USA Wrestling Kids Folkstyle Nationals, for boys and girls in four age groups, set for Fort Wayne, Ind., Jan. 26-28
by Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling
FORT WAYNE, Indiana – Youth wrestlers, both boys and girls, are training across the nation in preparation for the 2024 USA Wrestling Kids Folkstyle Nationals, which will be hosted in the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, January 26-28.
This is a brand new event, which was created by USA Wrestling after it decided to separate its youth age divisions from the high school age divisions at the national tournament level. The age divisions being contested at the event in Fort Wayne include 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U. A large and competitive field is expected in every division.
This event also brings boys and girls together for their Folkstyle National Championships for the very first time. In past years, the boys and girls competed in different events, held at different locations and dates.
The competition has also been moved up into late January, which better aligns with the Youth Folkstyle schedule across the nation.
Register for the USA Wrestling Kids Folkstyle Nationals
https://usawrestlingevents.com/event/2400000902/registration
This event is included in the prestigious USA Wrestling Triple Crown for both boys and girls at all four age levels. Future Olympian Ranking points can be earned at this event for 8U-14U age divisions for both Boys and Girls.
The top eight placewinners in each weight class will reach the podium, receive awards and become USA Wrestling Kids Folkstyle All-Americans. There will also be an Outstanding Wrestler award and a Team award for each of the standard USA Wrestling divisions.
Champions in each division will receive a custom USA Wrestling Champion Belt. This is a newly designed belt, which athletes and their families will take pride in bringing home with them. Watch USA Wrestling’s platforms for more on the new belts.
Don’t miss out on competing in the outstanding event, where you can test yourself against the nation’s best at your age-level.
USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals website
https://usawrestlingevents.com/event/2400000902
USA WRESTLING KIDS FOLKSTYLE NATIONALS
At Fort Wayne, Ind.
Friday, January 26th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Medical Check and Weigh-Ins - 12U-14U Boys & Girls
Saturday, January 27th
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM - 12U Boys – Preliminaries, Consolation, Quarterfinals, & Semifinals
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM - 14U Boys – Preliminaries, Consolation, & Quarterfinals
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM - Medical Check and Weigh-Ins - 12U-14U Girls ONLY
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM - 12U Boys – Consolation-Semis & Medal Matches
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM - 14U Boys – Semifinals, Consolation-Semis, & Medal Matches
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM - 12U Girls – Preliminaries to Completion (Medal Matches)
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM - 14U Girls – Preliminaries to Completion
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM - Medical Check and Weigh-Ins - 8U-10U Boys & Girls
Sunday, January 28th
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM - 8U Girls & 10U Girls – Preliminaries, Consolation, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Consi-Semis
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM - 8U Boys – Preliminaries, Consolation, Quarterfinals
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM - 10U Boys – Preliminaries, Consolation, Quarterfinals
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM - 8U Girls & 10U Girls – Medal Matches
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM - 8U Boys – Semifinals, Consi-Semis, and Medal Matches
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM - 10U Boys - Semifinals, Consi-Semis, and Medal Matches
2023 USA WRESTLING KIDS FOLKSTYLE NATIONALS CHAMPIONS
8U Girls
45-50 - Madison Vigil (Colorado)
60-70 - Line Nau Rarick (Utah)
85 - Losa Nau Rarick (Utah)
8U Boys
43 - Cole Urioste (Michigan)
45 - Caden Senzig (Wisconsin)
49 - Montagne Melstrand (Wisconsin)
53 - Cohen Utesch (Iowa)
56 - Oliver Umlauf (South Dakota)
62 - Ashton Steiner (North Dakota)
70 - Beau Blevins (Kansas)
85 - Steve Islas (Arizona)
10U Girls
50 - Jayna Whitford (Utah)
55 - Savina Burgo (California)
60 - Mandi Blades (Iowa)
65 - Savannah Phelan (Virginia)
70 - Avery Haber (Maryland)
75 - Brinlie Bazer (Nebraska)
80 - Mia Williams (Virginia)
90-100 EXB - Maggie Martinez (Oklahoma)
10U Boys
49 - John Reimer (Wisconsin)
53 - Liam King (Missouri)
56 - Adam Husk Jr. (Wisconsin)
59 - Ian Weber (Wisconsin)
63 - Jett Brenner (Arizona)
67 - Kalix Kilpatrick (Tennessee)
71 - Paxton Beckett (Washington)
77 - Jace Evers (Minnesota)
84 - Ben Howenstein (South Dakota)
93 - Eli Anderson (South Dakota)
105 - Eyston Racine (North Dakota)
120 - Ryden Schultz (Wisconsin)
12U Girls
65 - Jaelyn Anderson (Nebraska)
70 - Abigail Peterson (Iowa)
75 - Iliyah Sailas-Lara (Colorado)
80 - Carleigh Clark (Oklahoma)
85 - Isla Silva (Pennsylvania)
90 - Kenley Harris (Nebraska)
100 - Kara-Lynn Dover (Georgia)
110 - KiMorah Cathey Oklahoma)
120 - Emma Antoni (Minnesota)
12U Boys
58 - Jacob Graber (Minnesota)
63 - Beckett Moyer (Iowa)
67 - Lincoln Schulz (Minnesota)'
70 - Noah Thomas (Illinois)
74 - Kai McDonald (Iowa)
78 - Jacob Saunders (Missouri)
82 - Vincenzo Mannello (New York)
86 - Jaden Washington (Illinois)
92 - Nathan Fenner (Pennsylvania)
98 - Jeremiah Hayes (Illinois)
108 - Aiden Robideaux (Oklahoma)
117 - Luke Lucero (Texas)
135 - Naijier Morris (Illinois)
160 - Bobby McNutt (Minnesota)
14U Girls
72-79 - Ella Neibert (Indiana)
85 - Leena Sharp (Utah)
92 - Paris Soria (California)
97 - Erica Irvine (Iowa)
101 - Epenesa Elison (California)
105 - Julianna Hernandez (New York)
110 - Julia Araujo (North Dakota)
119 - Elliotte Strange (Texas)
127 - Erika Sleznikow (Wisconsin)
136 - Isabella Miller (Iowa)
145 - Matilda Hruby (Colorado)
185 - Melanie Butler (Missouri)
14U Boys
77 - Owen Parish (Minnesota)
83 - Jeremy Carver (Indiana)
87 - Aj Woerpel (Wisconsin)
92 - Trevor Christenson (Kansas)
97 - Michael Daleiden (Wisconsin)
102 - Martez Sheard (Wisconsin)
106 - Riker Ohearon (Utah)
110 - Luke Cline (Missouri)
114 - Carson Neubert (Wisconsin)
119 - Marcus Killgore (Arizona)
125 - Carmine Cruz (Arizona)
130 - Joaquin Chacon (Arizona)
136 - Owen Schacht (Wisconsin)
149 - Peyton Hornsby (Indiana)
165 - Isaac Barrientos (Illinois)
187 - Ceasar Salas (Indiana)
250 - William Bishop (Kansas)