Match of the Day: Jett Strickenberger and Joey Cruz wrestle in the Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals finals

Nov 5, 2020, 9:23 AM EST

by USA Wrestling

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Last weekend at the Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa, Jett Strickenberger claimed outstanding wrestler honors in the 11th-12th grade division.

In the 120 pound finals, Strickenberger, a 2019 Greco-Roman Cadet World Team member, faced off with returning champion Joey Cruz of Cruz. At the time, Cruz was ranked No. 1 in the country at 113 pounds by FloWrestling. He also sits sixth on the Class of 2022 Big Board.

Following the match, Strickenberger, a Colorado native, entered the Flo weight class rankings at No. 20. Cruz is now ranked No. 3 at 120 pounds.

Watch Strickenberger and Cruz wrestle below:

Match of the Day: Jett Strickenberger and Joey Cruz wrestle in the Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals finals

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