2017 Kids Freestyle and Greco-Roman Nationals set for Atlanta, Georgia, June 29-30

This is the national championship in the Olympic styles for the Kids divisions of Schoolboy/girl (13-14 years), Novice (11-12 years) and Intermediate (9-10 years).

This will be the first year that Atlanta has hosted this major event, the eighth city to serve as the host, and the first time it has been hosted in the Eastern time zone.

Up for grabs is the coveted USA Wrestling Kids Triple Crown, which is given to any wrestler who wins USA Wrestling national titles in folkstyle, freestyle and Greco-Roman during the same year.

Winners in these age-groups from the 2017 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals, held in Cedar Falls, Iowa from March 31-April 2, will be eligible to pursue the Kids Triple Crown this year.

Twelve talented wrestlers were awarded 2016 Kids Triple Crowns: Hudson Rogers of Idaho (Intermediate 87), Draven Woods of Iowa (Intermediate 112), Gabriel Kaminski of Illinois (Intermediate 120+), Avery Allen of Montana (Novice 80), Colton Garibaldi of Montana (Novice 130), Quentin Saunders of Kansas (Novice 140), Amit Elor of California (Novice 140+), Carson Manville of Virginia (Schoolboy 120), Alex Facundo of Michigan (Schoolboy 136), Tyler Hanna of Wisconsin (Schoolboy 175), Dominik Vacura of Minnesota (Schoolboy 190), and Cody Pearson of Kansas (Schoolboy 265).

Many of the athletes expected to participate and challenge for All-American honors were successful at the USA Wrestling’s Regional Championships, held across the nation throughout the spring and early summer. The list of 2017 Regional Champions on the Kids level will be posted this week.

Greco-Roman competition will be held Thursday, June 29, with the freestyle competition on Friday, June 30.

In addition to the three national championship age-groups, a Bantam Festival will be held in both styles.

This year, TrackCast will be providing live coverage of all the mats at the ASICS USA Wrestling Kids National Freestyle and Greco-Roman Nationals.

ASICS KIDS FREESTYLE AND GRECO-ROMAN NATIONALS
at Atlanta, Georgia June 29-30

Event Schedule

Thursday, June 29
8:40 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. - Parade of Competitors
9:00 a.m. – conclusion: Greco-Roman competition (all ages and weight classes)

Friday, June 30
8:40 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. - Parade of Competitors
9:00 a.m. – conclusion: Freestyle competition (all ages and weight classes)

2016 USA Wrestling Kids Greco-Roman champions

Schoolboy Greco-Roman champions
70 – Brandon O’Brien of Iowa
77 – Nate Rubino of Nebraska
84 – Jordan Williams of Oklahoma
91 – Parker Decker of Texas
98 - Matthew Bianchi of Wisconsin
105 – Preston Decker of Texas
112 – Niko Katsuyoshi of Pennsylvania
120 – Carson Manville of Virgina
128 – Dominick Serrano of Colorado
136 – Alex Facundo of Michigan
144 – Riley Van Scoy of Washington
152 – Charlie Darracott of Georgia
160 – Tyler Grasmick of Colorado
175 – Tyler Hannah of Wisconsin
190 – Dominick Vacura of Minnesota
210 – Nathaniel Deasey of Arizona
265 – Cody Pearson of Kansas

Novice Greco-Roman champions
60 – Colton Gutenberger of Wisconsin
65 – Kael Lauridsen of Nebraska
70 – Dylan Gilcher of Michigan
75 – Zach Hanson of Minnesota
80 – Avrey Allen of Montana
85 – Chapman McKown of Oklahoma
90 – Thor Michaelson of Washington
95 – Antrell Taylor of Nebraska
100 – Ryder Rogotzke of Minnesota
105 – Nicholas Hall of Delaware
112 – Andrew Jensen of Utah
120 – Blake Jouret of Kansas
130 – Colton Garibaldi of Montana
140 – Quentin Saunders of Kansas
140+ - Amit Elor of California
140++ - Zach Smith of Missouri
140+++ - Daniel Sanchez of Oregon

Intermediate Greco-Roman champion
50 – Jaredd Blount of Georgia
55 – Aydan Stone Thomas of Texas
60 – Derek Barrows of Colorado
65 – Ryker Graff of Iowa
70 – Garrett Reece of Colorado
75 – Alex Braun of Minnesota
80 – Darius Marines of Michigan
87 – Hudson Rogers of Idaho
95 – Adonis Bonar of Nebraska
112 – Draven Woods of Iowa
120+ - Gabriel Kaminski of Illinois)

Bantam Festival Greco-Roman champions
40 – Gannon Wilson of Oklahoma
45 – Dylan Frothinger of Idaho
50 – Adaias Ortiz of Florida
55 – Wyatt Lewis of California
60 – Legend Ellis of Oklahoma
65 – Aaron Stewart of Illinois
70 – William Alt of Wyoming
75 – Gabriel (Gabby) King of Iowa
75+ - David Calkins of California

2016 USA Wrestling Kids Freestyle National champions

Schoolboy Freestyle champions
70 – Brandon O’Brien of Iowa
77 – Carter Young of Oklahoma
84 – Jordan Williams of Oklahoma
91 – Alex Almeyada of New Jersey
98 – Keegan Slyter of Kansas
105 – Michael Burnett of Ohio
112 – Niko Katsuyoshi of Pennsylvania
120 – Carson Manville of Virginia
128 – Dominick Serrano of Colorado
136 – Alex Facundo of Michigan
144 – Kyle Haas of Kansas
152 – Jaden Hardrick of Ohio
160 – Brooks Empey of Wisconsin
175 – Tyler Hannah of Wisonsin
190 – Dominik Vacura of Minnesota
210 – Cael Knox of Iowa
265 – Cody Pearson of Kansas

Novice Freestyle champions
60 – Luke Lilledahl of Missouri
65 – Mitchell Neiner of Washington
70 – Kale Petersen of Iowa
75 – Caden Horwath of Michigan
80 – Avery Allen of Montana
85 – Cameron Steed of Oklahoma
90 – Jadon Skellenger of Idaho
95 – Antrell Taylor of Nebraska
100 – Ryder Rogotzke of Minnesota
105 – Bryce Fisher of Oklahoma
112 – Bradley Gillum of Illinois
120 – Noah Mulvaney of Wisonsin
130 – Colton Garibaldi of Montana
140 – Quentin Saunders of Kansas
140+ - Amit Elor of California
140++ - Isaiah Gonzalez of Illinois
140+++ - Daniel Sanchez of Oregon

Intermediate Freestyle Champions
50 – Thunder Lewis of California
55 – Jorden Williams of Pennsylvania
60 – Emmitt Sherlock of Georgia
65 – Ryker Graff of Iowa
70 – Haakon Peterson of Wisconsin
75 – Benjamin Smith of Maryland
80 – Zak McPhee of Minnesota
87 – Hudson Rogers of Idaho
95 – Dreshaun (Staton) Ross of Iowa
112 – Draven Woods of Iowa
120+ - Gabriel Kaminski of Illinois

Bantam Festival freestyle champions
40 – Malik Hoskins of Arizona
45 – Dylan Frothinger of Idaho
50 – Adaias Ortiz of Florida
55 – Wyatt Lewis of California
60 – Legend Ellis of Oklahoma
65 – Aaron Stewart of Illinois
75 – Gabriel (Gabby) King of Iowa
75+ - David Calkins of California

2017 USA WRESTLING FOLKSTYLE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
(eligible for the USA Wrestling Kids Triple Crown)

Schoolboy/Girl Folkstyle champions
70 – Kolby Warren of Spartan Wrestling Club
77 – Caden Horwath of Team Donahoe
84 – Nasir Bailey of Harvey Twisters WC
91- Jordan Williams of Threestyle Wrestling
98 – Hayden Taylor of Sebolt Wrestling Academy
105 – Jesse Mendez of Region Wrestling Academy
112 – Nic Bouzakis of Team Greco
120 – Garrison Dendy of Gordon Lee Middle School Wrestling
128 – Deon Davis of Dirty Eagles Wrestling Club
136 – Stoney Buell of Shamrock Select
144 – Robert Paul Perez 111 of Monster Garage/Sunkist Kids
152 – Quentin Saunders of Team of Hard Knox
160 – Connor Larsen of Team Real Life
175 – Cayden Winter of Team Kansas
190 – Keith Brown of Salem Elite
210 – Kyler Boren of Champons Wrestling Club
265 – Caden Howard of Bonhomme Wrestling Club

Novice Folkstyle Champions
60 – Mack Mauger of Delchev Trained Academy
65 – Tyler Rhue of Team Scorpion
70 – Tyler Wells of Pinnacle
75 – Aden Valencia of Amateur Wrestling Academy
80 – Andrew Barbosa of CVBJJ
85 – Collin Guffey of Poway Elite
90 – Angelo Ferrari of Texas Best Trained Elite
95 – Nicholas Fox of IAWC
100 – Harvey Ludington IV of Team Nevada
105 – Daniel Max Magayna of IAWC
112 – Koy Hopke of Amery Wrestling Club
120 – Hudson Davis of All-Phase
130 – Jadon Hellerud of Shakopee Mat Club
140 – Alex Morris of MWC Wrestling Academy
140+ - James Bryant of Janesville Youth Wrestling Club
140++ - Gunner Wilson of Threestyle Wrestling
140+++ - Zoey Gillis of Gladstone

Intermediate Folkstyle Champions
50 – Samuel Sanchez of Titan Mercury Wrestling Club
55 – Cole Blattner of Fulton Wrestling Club
60 – Wyatt Lees of Team Donahoe
65 – Evan Stanley of Region Wrestling Academy
70 – Tyler Traves of Bandits
75 – Thomas J. Verrette of SOT Academy
80 – Jarrett Wadsen of Anoka
87 – Jett Goldsberry of Patriots WC
95- Dutch Farnsworth of Team Nevada
112 – Austin Reading of Region Wrestling Academy
120 – William Cole of Toss Em Up
120+ - Braiden Molebash of Culver Wrestling Club

A Bantam Festival is also held. These winners are not national champions, nor are they eligible for the Kids Triple Crown.

Bantam Folkstyle Results
40 – Evan Propes of Natrona Colts
45 – John Cox of Victory
50 – Jacob Farner of Team Donahoe
55 – Boden Harker of Delchev Trained Academy
60 - Martez ‘The Phenom’ Sheard of LAW
65 – Brett Johnson of Southern Iowa Outlaws
70 – Justus Heeg of Stallers Elite
75 – Kameron Hazelett of Region Wrestling Academy