USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals helps kick off new wrestling season in Cedar Falls, Iowa, October 28-29
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by Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling
The USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals, one of the top preseason wrestling competitions in the nation, will be held this weekend at the UNI-Dome on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa, Saturday October 28 and Sunday, October 29.
Online registration for the event has closed, with 2,786 wrestlers coming from over 40 states. Included are many of the top wrestlers from the nation. The event will be broadcast live by Trackwrestling.
Athletes in all divisions may still walk up and register for the event on site. All walk-ups will be accepted. The cost for walk-up registration is $75 per athlete. The athletes who walk up must have their current 2017-18 USA Wrestling membership card with them at weigh-ins.
There are two weigh-ins on Friday, October 27 for the high school divisions, early weigh-in at 1:00 p.m. and regular weigh-in at 6:00 p.m. For all the youth divisions and the girls high school division, two weigh-ins are on Saturday, October 28, with early weigh-in at 1:00 p.m. and regular weigh-in at 6:00 p.m.
Based upon the online registration, there are 26 champions from last year who will compete again this year. Some return to the same division as last year, while many are moving up an age group.
Champions from last year entered in the 11th-12th Grade division include Real Woods of Izzy Style School of Wrestling (132), Jake Stiles of Izzy Style School of Wrestling (145), Braeden Redlin of Texas Best Trained Elite Wrestling (170), Peter Christensen of Izzy Style School of Wrestling (195), Zach Ryg of Elite Take Down Club (195), Cole Fibranz of Central Minnesota Wrestling (220) and Spencer Trenary of Team Valley (285).
The 9th-10th Grade division features two 2016 champions, both in the same weight, Jagger Condomitti of Dark Knights (132) and Randy Myers of Olympian Wrestling (132).
There are 10 champions from last year who will be featured in the 7th-8th Grade division: Zan Fugitt of Centralia Youth Wrestling (70), Jameson Garcia of Gomez wrestling academy (77), Samuel Hayes of Contender Wrestling MS (77), Jordan Williams of 3 Style Wrestling MS, Joey Novak of PINnacle (98), Braeden Scoles of X-Factor Elite (112), Aj Smith of Ringers Wrestling Club (128), Julius Alfaro of Mission Arlington Ruff Ryders (136), Tanner Meyers of Legends of Gold (152), Ryan Boersma of Tinley Park Bulldogs (210).
The 5th-6th Grade division will feature five 2016 champions, Brent Dennhardt of Sebolt Wrestling Academy (85), Caleb Wald of Wayzata (112), Daniel Max Magayna of Sailor Mat Club (120), Colin Staab of Northfield (130) and Navarro Schunke of Legends of Gold (HWT).
A pair of 2016 champions in the 1st-2nd Grade division are moving up and will be featured in the 3rd-4th Grade tournament this year, Landon Gottschalk of DC Elite (50) and Brayden Koester of Bettendorf Wrestling Club (85).
The boys high school divisions are scheduled for Saturday, October 28. Competing on Sunday, October 29 are all of the 8th grade and under youth divisions, as well as the High School Girls competition.
For more information, visit the official website at:
http://www.preseasonnationals.com/
USA WRESTLING PRESEASON NATIONALS
At Cedar Falls, Iowa, Oct. 28-29
Event schedule
Friday, October 27
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Early weigh in for High School divisions
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Weigh-in for High School divisions
Saturday, October 28
9:00 a.m. to conclusion – High School divisions
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Early weigh in for 8th grade and under divisions, plus High School girls
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Weigh-in for 8th grade and under divisions, plus High School girls
Sunday, October 29
9:00 a.m. to conclusion – 8th grade and under divisions, plus High School girls
2016 Preseason Nationals champions
11th-12th Grade
106 pounds - Justin Cardani of Centennial
113 pounds - Joey Melendez of Izzy Style Wrestling
120 pounds - Tommy Hoskins of LCA
126 pounds - Real Woods of Izzy Style School of Wrestling
132 pounds - Jackson Henson of MRTC
138 pounds - Jacob Greenwood of GRIT Athletics Wrestling Club
145 pounds - Will Lewan of Izzy Style School of Wrestling
152 pounds - Austin Braun of Woodbury
160 pounds - Braeden Redlin of Texas Best Trained Elite Wrest
170 pounds - Max Wohlabaugh of FL Jets
182 pounds - Nick Casperson of Legends of Gold
195 pounds - Blake Reynolds of Unaffiliated
220 pounds - Slade Sifuentes of Team Valley
285 pounds - Kevin Vough of Elyria
High School Girls
105 pounds - Genae Sampract of Team Illinois
112 pounds - Briana Kellin of Lake Gibson Wrestling
117 pounds - Mya Kretzer of McPherson High School Wrestlin
121 pounds - Catie Mays of Team Illinois
130 pounds - Monica Mendoza of Izzy style
139 pounds - Hannah Ramos of Kenosha Wrestling Academy
148 pounds - Jayden Laurent of X-factor Elite
159 pounds - Elisa Robinson of Team Kansas
172 pounds - Marissa Patterson of Ogden`s Outlaws
9th-10th Grade
100 pounds - Cullan Schriever of Sebolt Wrestling Academy
106 pounds - Mick Burnett of Burnett Trained Wrestling
113 pounds - Wyatt Henson of MRTC
120 pounds - Dylan D`Emilio of Burnett Trained Wrestling
126 pounds - Victor Voinovich of Brecksville
132 pounds - Donnell Washington of Marian Catholic
138 pounds - Jake Stiles of Izzy Style School of Wrestling
145 pounds - Brevin Balmeceda of South Dade High School Wrestli
152 pounds - Mason Reiniche of Baylor
160 pounds - Peter Christensen of Izzy Style School of Wrestling
170 pounds - Grant Parrish of PINnacle
182 pounds - Zach Ryg of Elite Take Down Club
195 pounds - Cole Fibranz of Central Minnesota Wrestling
220 pounds - Luke Luffman of ILLINOIS
285 pounds - Spencer Trenary of Team Valley
7th-8th Grade
70 pounds - Samuel Hayes of Contender Wrestling
77 pounds- Carter Fousek of Sebolt Wrestling Academy
84 pounds - Jordan Williams of 3 Style Wrestling
91 pounds- Cole Skinner of Middletown
98 pounds - Vincent Zerban of Bulls Wrestling Club
105 pounds - Nic Bouzakis of Team Greco
112 pounds - Robert Major of Greg Gomez Trained Wrestling
120 pounds - Jagger Condomitti of Dark Knights
128 pounds - Randy Myers of Olympian Wrestling
136 pounds - Tyson Moore of Greater Heights Wrestling
144 pounds - Darwin Hull of Ohana Wrestling Academy
152 pounds - Cael Meyer of West Delaware
160 pounds - Noah Pettigrew of The Storm Wrestling Center
175 pounds - Brandon Hoselton of King select academy
190 pounds - Thomas Witkins of Fort Atkinson Youth Wrestling
210 pounds - Ryan Boersma of Tinley Park Bulldogs
265 pounds - Nicholas Hughes of Vian Wolverines
5th-6th Grade
60 pounds - Zan Fugitt of Centralia Youth Wrestling
65 pounds - Jameson Garcia of gomez wrestling academy
70 pounds - Kale Petersen of Sebolt Wrestling Academy
75 pounds - Greyson Clark of Wrightstown
80 pounds - Christopher Minto of Charlotte Hammerheads
85 pounds - Angelo Ferrari of Texas Best Trained Elite Wrest
90 pounds - Joey Novak of PINnacle
95 pounds - Braeden Scoles of X-Factor Elite
100 pounds - Daniel Max Magayna of Sailor Mat Club
105 pounds - Ryder Rogotzke of East Ridge
112 pounds - Julius Alfaro of Mission Arlington Ruff Ryders
120 pounds - Aj Smith of Ringers Wrestling Club
130 pounds - Tanner Meyers of Legends of Gold
140 pounds - Gavin Mason of Team 1006 Wrestling
HWT - Navarro Schunke of Legends of Gold
3rd-4th Grade
50 pounds - Cadell Lee of Powerhouse
55 pounds - Chris Huerta of Dethrone
60 pounds - Emmitt Sherlock of The Storm Wrestling Center
65 pounds - Seth Mendoza of Region Wrestling Academy
70 pounds - Vince Bouzakis of Team Greco
75 pounds - Haakon Peterson of Sebolt Wrestling Academy
80 pounds - Brent Dennhardt of Sebolt Wrestling Academy
85 pounds - Ricky Ericksen of Mustang wrestling club
90 pounds - Dreshaun Ross of Sebolt Wrestling Academy
95 pounds - Frank Hazelrigg of Columbia Wrestling Club
103 pounds - Caleb Wald of Wayzata
112 pounds - Colin Staab of Northfield
120 pounds - Aaronaa Richtsmeier of Clear Lake
1st-2nd Grade
40 pounds - William Webb of Elite Wrestling / Team Hammer
45 pounds - Landon Gottschalk of DC Elite
50 pounds - Turner Ross of Texas School of Wrestling
55 pounds - Taitumn Deppe of DC Elite
60 pounds - Grayson Fuchs of Burnett Trained Wrestling
65 pounds - Legend Ellis of 3 Style Wrestling
70 pounds - Joshua Ringler of ICE Performance
75 pounds- Brayden Koester of Bettendorf Wrestling Club
90 pounds- Grady Isaacs of Apple Valley Wrestling Club
Online registration for the event has closed, with 2,786 wrestlers coming from over 40 states. Included are many of the top wrestlers from the nation. The event will be broadcast live by Trackwrestling.
Athletes in all divisions may still walk up and register for the event on site. All walk-ups will be accepted. The cost for walk-up registration is $75 per athlete. The athletes who walk up must have their current 2017-18 USA Wrestling membership card with them at weigh-ins.
There are two weigh-ins on Friday, October 27 for the high school divisions, early weigh-in at 1:00 p.m. and regular weigh-in at 6:00 p.m. For all the youth divisions and the girls high school division, two weigh-ins are on Saturday, October 28, with early weigh-in at 1:00 p.m. and regular weigh-in at 6:00 p.m.
Based upon the online registration, there are 26 champions from last year who will compete again this year. Some return to the same division as last year, while many are moving up an age group.
Champions from last year entered in the 11th-12th Grade division include Real Woods of Izzy Style School of Wrestling (132), Jake Stiles of Izzy Style School of Wrestling (145), Braeden Redlin of Texas Best Trained Elite Wrestling (170), Peter Christensen of Izzy Style School of Wrestling (195), Zach Ryg of Elite Take Down Club (195), Cole Fibranz of Central Minnesota Wrestling (220) and Spencer Trenary of Team Valley (285).
The 9th-10th Grade division features two 2016 champions, both in the same weight, Jagger Condomitti of Dark Knights (132) and Randy Myers of Olympian Wrestling (132).
There are 10 champions from last year who will be featured in the 7th-8th Grade division: Zan Fugitt of Centralia Youth Wrestling (70), Jameson Garcia of Gomez wrestling academy (77), Samuel Hayes of Contender Wrestling MS (77), Jordan Williams of 3 Style Wrestling MS, Joey Novak of PINnacle (98), Braeden Scoles of X-Factor Elite (112), Aj Smith of Ringers Wrestling Club (128), Julius Alfaro of Mission Arlington Ruff Ryders (136), Tanner Meyers of Legends of Gold (152), Ryan Boersma of Tinley Park Bulldogs (210).
The 5th-6th Grade division will feature five 2016 champions, Brent Dennhardt of Sebolt Wrestling Academy (85), Caleb Wald of Wayzata (112), Daniel Max Magayna of Sailor Mat Club (120), Colin Staab of Northfield (130) and Navarro Schunke of Legends of Gold (HWT).
A pair of 2016 champions in the 1st-2nd Grade division are moving up and will be featured in the 3rd-4th Grade tournament this year, Landon Gottschalk of DC Elite (50) and Brayden Koester of Bettendorf Wrestling Club (85).
The boys high school divisions are scheduled for Saturday, October 28. Competing on Sunday, October 29 are all of the 8th grade and under youth divisions, as well as the High School Girls competition.
For more information, visit the official website at:
http://www.preseasonnationals.com/
USA WRESTLING PRESEASON NATIONALS
At Cedar Falls, Iowa, Oct. 28-29
Event schedule
Friday, October 27
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Early weigh in for High School divisions
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Weigh-in for High School divisions
Saturday, October 28
9:00 a.m. to conclusion – High School divisions
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Early weigh in for 8th grade and under divisions, plus High School girls
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Weigh-in for 8th grade and under divisions, plus High School girls
Sunday, October 29
9:00 a.m. to conclusion – 8th grade and under divisions, plus High School girls
2016 Preseason Nationals champions
11th-12th Grade
106 pounds - Justin Cardani of Centennial
113 pounds - Joey Melendez of Izzy Style Wrestling
120 pounds - Tommy Hoskins of LCA
126 pounds - Real Woods of Izzy Style School of Wrestling
132 pounds - Jackson Henson of MRTC
138 pounds - Jacob Greenwood of GRIT Athletics Wrestling Club
145 pounds - Will Lewan of Izzy Style School of Wrestling
152 pounds - Austin Braun of Woodbury
160 pounds - Braeden Redlin of Texas Best Trained Elite Wrest
170 pounds - Max Wohlabaugh of FL Jets
182 pounds - Nick Casperson of Legends of Gold
195 pounds - Blake Reynolds of Unaffiliated
220 pounds - Slade Sifuentes of Team Valley
285 pounds - Kevin Vough of Elyria
High School Girls
105 pounds - Genae Sampract of Team Illinois
112 pounds - Briana Kellin of Lake Gibson Wrestling
117 pounds - Mya Kretzer of McPherson High School Wrestlin
121 pounds - Catie Mays of Team Illinois
130 pounds - Monica Mendoza of Izzy style
139 pounds - Hannah Ramos of Kenosha Wrestling Academy
148 pounds - Jayden Laurent of X-factor Elite
159 pounds - Elisa Robinson of Team Kansas
172 pounds - Marissa Patterson of Ogden`s Outlaws
9th-10th Grade
100 pounds - Cullan Schriever of Sebolt Wrestling Academy
106 pounds - Mick Burnett of Burnett Trained Wrestling
113 pounds - Wyatt Henson of MRTC
120 pounds - Dylan D`Emilio of Burnett Trained Wrestling
126 pounds - Victor Voinovich of Brecksville
132 pounds - Donnell Washington of Marian Catholic
138 pounds - Jake Stiles of Izzy Style School of Wrestling
145 pounds - Brevin Balmeceda of South Dade High School Wrestli
152 pounds - Mason Reiniche of Baylor
160 pounds - Peter Christensen of Izzy Style School of Wrestling
170 pounds - Grant Parrish of PINnacle
182 pounds - Zach Ryg of Elite Take Down Club
195 pounds - Cole Fibranz of Central Minnesota Wrestling
220 pounds - Luke Luffman of ILLINOIS
285 pounds - Spencer Trenary of Team Valley
7th-8th Grade
70 pounds - Samuel Hayes of Contender Wrestling
77 pounds- Carter Fousek of Sebolt Wrestling Academy
84 pounds - Jordan Williams of 3 Style Wrestling
91 pounds- Cole Skinner of Middletown
98 pounds - Vincent Zerban of Bulls Wrestling Club
105 pounds - Nic Bouzakis of Team Greco
112 pounds - Robert Major of Greg Gomez Trained Wrestling
120 pounds - Jagger Condomitti of Dark Knights
128 pounds - Randy Myers of Olympian Wrestling
136 pounds - Tyson Moore of Greater Heights Wrestling
144 pounds - Darwin Hull of Ohana Wrestling Academy
152 pounds - Cael Meyer of West Delaware
160 pounds - Noah Pettigrew of The Storm Wrestling Center
175 pounds - Brandon Hoselton of King select academy
190 pounds - Thomas Witkins of Fort Atkinson Youth Wrestling
210 pounds - Ryan Boersma of Tinley Park Bulldogs
265 pounds - Nicholas Hughes of Vian Wolverines
5th-6th Grade
60 pounds - Zan Fugitt of Centralia Youth Wrestling
65 pounds - Jameson Garcia of gomez wrestling academy
70 pounds - Kale Petersen of Sebolt Wrestling Academy
75 pounds - Greyson Clark of Wrightstown
80 pounds - Christopher Minto of Charlotte Hammerheads
85 pounds - Angelo Ferrari of Texas Best Trained Elite Wrest
90 pounds - Joey Novak of PINnacle
95 pounds - Braeden Scoles of X-Factor Elite
100 pounds - Daniel Max Magayna of Sailor Mat Club
105 pounds - Ryder Rogotzke of East Ridge
112 pounds - Julius Alfaro of Mission Arlington Ruff Ryders
120 pounds - Aj Smith of Ringers Wrestling Club
130 pounds - Tanner Meyers of Legends of Gold
140 pounds - Gavin Mason of Team 1006 Wrestling
HWT - Navarro Schunke of Legends of Gold
3rd-4th Grade
50 pounds - Cadell Lee of Powerhouse
55 pounds - Chris Huerta of Dethrone
60 pounds - Emmitt Sherlock of The Storm Wrestling Center
65 pounds - Seth Mendoza of Region Wrestling Academy
70 pounds - Vince Bouzakis of Team Greco
75 pounds - Haakon Peterson of Sebolt Wrestling Academy
80 pounds - Brent Dennhardt of Sebolt Wrestling Academy
85 pounds - Ricky Ericksen of Mustang wrestling club
90 pounds - Dreshaun Ross of Sebolt Wrestling Academy
95 pounds - Frank Hazelrigg of Columbia Wrestling Club
103 pounds - Caleb Wald of Wayzata
112 pounds - Colin Staab of Northfield
120 pounds - Aaronaa Richtsmeier of Clear Lake
1st-2nd Grade
40 pounds - William Webb of Elite Wrestling / Team Hammer
45 pounds - Landon Gottschalk of DC Elite
50 pounds - Turner Ross of Texas School of Wrestling
55 pounds - Taitumn Deppe of DC Elite
60 pounds - Grayson Fuchs of Burnett Trained Wrestling
65 pounds - Legend Ellis of 3 Style Wrestling
70 pounds - Joshua Ringler of ICE Performance
75 pounds- Brayden Koester of Bettendorf Wrestling Club
90 pounds- Grady Isaacs of Apple Valley Wrestling Club
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