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Fargo Women's Freestyle: State-by-State Facts, Stats & Figures

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by Jason Bryant

Pennsylvania won both team titles the 16U and Junior divisions in women's freestyle in Fargo.

Pennsylvania won both team titles the 16U and Junior divisions in women's freestyle in Fargo.

The Junior Girls division set a new record with 1,269 wrestlers and the 16U Girls division had over 1,000 entries for the second year in a row with 1,024 – down five wrestlers from last year’s record-setting year. There were six wrestlers who competed in both age groups, making the total number of individual women to compete 2,287, which is also a new record for total individual entries in the women’s divisions in Fargo.

Here’s the state-by-state rundown of the 39 states that placed wrestlers in the women’s portion of the tournament with notable achievements and highlights.

Alabama
In 16U, Bentley Betts placed fifth at 190 pounds to earn her first Fargo All-American, the sixth time Alabama has placed a wrestler on the 16U podium.

Arizona
In 16U, Bella Manno captured a title at 105 pounds, her first Fargo championship, leading Arizona to four 16U All-Americans, the second-most in state history. Daphney Gomez took third at 110 pounds for her first Fargo All-American honor, while Hannah Naccarati-Cholo placed fourth at 125 pounds, collecting her second career Fargo medal. Yamilett Cortez rounded out the group with a fourth-place finish at 145 pounds, her first career medal. Arizona has now put a wrestler on the 16U podium every year since 2022, five in a row. The 16U team placed seventh with 64 points. In the Junior division, Arizona set a new state record with six All-Americans, surpassing the previous mark of four from 2024, and matched its state record with two finalists, also done in 2024. Martynique Davis finished runner-up at 125 pounds and Camila Torres took second at 135 pounds, both earning their first Fargo All-American honor. Daynah Gomez placed fifth at 115 pounds, and Reagan Mathers took sixth at 120 pounds, notching her second career Fargo medal. Emma Chacon added a sixth-place finish at 130 pounds, her second career Fargo medal, while Elizabeth Valenzuela Smith placed seventh at 110 pounds for her second career medal. Arizona has landed at least one Junior All-American every year since 2016, ten straight. The Junior team set the state's all-time best placement, finishing fifth with 68 points.

Arkansas
In 16U, Madelyn Medrano took fourth at 135 pounds for her first career Fargo medal, giving Arkansas one 16U All-American. It’s the seventh time a wrestler Arkansas has ever put on the 16U podium.

California
Taya Maumausolo Matagi headlined California's 16U freestyle showing with a title at 235 pounds, her first Fargo championship. Olivia Munson took third at 105 pounds to collect her second career Fargo medal. Aleia Apostol placed third at 125 pounds, one of a wave of first-time 16U All-Americans. Isabella Fodera finished fourth at 115 pounds, Alexa Smith fifth at 120, Lillian Fonceca sixth at 115, Emmyjane Bragg sixth at 170, Rio Rening seventh at 120, Sophia Lazaro eighth at 100, and Josylyn Glass eighth at 155, and Tasi Maumausolo Matagi, seventh at 190, each reaching the podium for the first time. That gave California 11 All-Americans in 16U, extending its streak of placing at least one 16U freestyle wrestler every year since the division started in 2011. The 16U team finished fifth with 104 points, its 15th consecutive year in the top 10. In the Junior division, Aubree Gutierrez led the way with a third-place finish at 120 pounds, her third career Fargo medal. Symone Jewell took fourth at 155 pounds for her third career Fargo medal, and Isabella Lorenzana placed fourth at 207 pounds. Me'kala James finished fifth at 125 pounds, collecting her third career Fargo medal and reaching the Junior podium for the second straight year. Kiana Lien took sixth at 105 pounds for her second career Fargo medal, while Mary Snider placed sixth at 155. Eva Garcia closed out an eighth-place run at 135 pounds, her third career Fargo medal and first Junior podium finish, and Natalin Hout (eighth at 145) and Katherine Luna (eighth at 235) rounded out the group as first-time Fargo All-Americans. That gave California nine Junior All-Americans, marking at least nine in the age group for the 22nd straight year and extending its streak of placing a Junior freestyle wrestler every year since the tournament began in 2002. The Junior team placed fifth with 68 points, its 24th consecutive top-10 finish.

Colorado
In 16U , Sophia Valdez led Colorado with a runner-up finish at 95 pounds. Eila Schultz took sixth at 135 pounds and Brianna White placed seventh at 207 pounds. Peggy Susan Dean wrestled both age groups and finished eighth at 110 pounds. The four 16U All-Americans rank as the fifth-most in state history, and mark at least four in the age group for the third straight year. Colorado has now placed a 16U All-American every year since the division started. In the Junior division, Colorado produced five All-Americans, the fourth-most in state history. Justice Gutierrez took second at 100 pounds for her third career Fargo medal across, and Emma Faczak matched her with a runner-up finish at 105 pounds, her second career Fargo medal. Timberly Martinez placed fifth at 140 pounds for her third career medal, Matilda Hruby took seventh at 155 pounds for her third career medal and picked up the Most Falls Award, pinning six opponents in 5:02 and having the fastest fall of the division in 11 seconds in the seventh-place bout. Jaydin Cuevas rounded out the group with an eighth-place finish at 115 pounds. The state has now placed a Junior All-American every year since 2006, 20 straight.

Connecticut
In Junior freestyle, Sarah Henckel took third at 155 pounds, collecting her fifth career Fargo medal. She was Connecticut's lone Junior All-American, the one placer in a run that has now seen the state put a wrestler on the Junior podium every year since 2021, six straight.

Florida
Paola Perez led Florida's 16U charge with a third-place finish at 100 pounds, her first Fargo All-American. She was one of three Florida wrestlers to take third in the age group, joining Zeinab Mourad at 190 pounds and Kenzie Barrett at 207 pounds. Ennis Coakley placed fifth at 155 pounds and Zoe Delgado took sixth at 145 pounds, rounding out five 16U All-Americans, a new state record that surpassed the previous mark of four set in 2021, 2022, and 2023. In the Junior division, Abigail Gonzalez captured the 115-pound title, her first Fargo championship and third career Fargo medal across all styles. Grace Jawulski took fourth at 105 pounds, Willow White placed seventh at 130 pounds, and Alexandra Thomas finished eighth at 95 pounds, all first-time Fargo All-Americans, giving Florida four Junior All-Americans. The state has now produced at least four Junior All-Americans for the sixth straight year.

Georgia
In 16U, Kirra Mitchell took fourth at 110 pounds, collecting her second career Fargo medal.

Hawaii
In 16U, Auriana Wakinekona finished runner-up at 115, and Kayne-Lin Chun took fifth at 105 pounds, also her first Fargo medal. The two gave Hawaii a pair of 16U All-Americans, and the state's first 16U placers since Jahlia Miguel took sixth at 144 pounds in 2022. In the Junior division, Hawaii put four wrestlers on the podium. Leivelle Alejado placed third at 95 pounds, while Sky Ramos took fourth at 100 pounds, Hepua Salter fourth at 115 pounds, and Ava Asing fourth at 190 pounds. The state has placed a wrestler in Juniors every year since the event started.

Idaho
In 16U, Keleigh Russell-Smith placed sixth at 207 pounds for her first career Fargo All-American, giving Idaho one 16U All-American. The state has now placed at least one 16U All-American every year since 2011, a run of 15 straight. Idaho's Junior effort produced four All-Americans, a new state record surpassing the previous mark of three set in 2025. Kinzie Williams led the way with a runner-up finish at 115 pounds, her first Fargo All-American. Olivia Bezdicek took third at 130 pounds, collecting her third career Fargo medal. Ali Svancara placed seventh at 115 pounds, earning her second career Fargo medal. Keanna Conrad finished seventh at 140 pounds for her first career Fargo All-American.

Illinois
Rain Scott led Illinois In 16U with a title at 135 pounds, her first Fargo championship. Anastasia Rodnikova finished runner-up at 130 pounds for her second career Fargo medal, and Alexis Penley did the same at 170 pounds. Kennedy Hogan placed fourth at 105 pounds and Anastasia Crum took fourth at 235 pounds, both earning their first Fargo All-American honors. Charlotte Nold (sixth at 110), Khole Perez (sixth at 120), and Aryanna Geiger (eighth at 135) rounded out the group as first-time All-Americans. The eight 16U All-Americans tied the state's all-time record, previously set in five previous times, and extended Illinois's streak of placing at least one 16U All-American every year since 2012 to 14 straight. The 16U team placed fourth with 105 points. In the Junior division, Phoenix Molina captured a title at 207 pounds, her second career Fargo medal across all styles. Ema Durst took fourth at 140 pounds and Jasmine Enriquez placed sixth at 235 pounds, each reaching the Junior podium for the first time, while Angelina Gochis finished seventh at 120 pounds for her second career Fargo medal. The four Junior All-Americans marked the 11th consecutive year Illinois has produced at least four in Junior .

Indiana
In 16U , Ella Neibert led the way with a runner-up finish at 105 pounds, her first Fargo All-American. Mikayla Perkins took fourth at 120 pounds for her second career Fargo medal. Corabella Wesley placed seventh at 130 pounds and Eleanor Robertson placed seventh at 155 pounds, both first-time Fargo All-Americans, giving Indiana four 16U All-Americans, the third-most in state history. In the Junior division, Indiana produced six All-Americans, tying the all-time state record set in 2025, and set a new state record with four finalists, surpassing the previous mark of three from 2024. Maddie Marsh won the title at 140 pounds, her first Fargo championship and third career Fargo medal across. Aubrey Bartkowiak captured the crown at 235 pounds, her first Fargo title and second career Fargo medal across all styles. The two champions gave Indiana the most titles it has ever won in a single year in Junior . Marsh and Barkowiak won the state’s seventh and eighth all-time titles. Katelyn Rowles finished runner-up at 95 pounds. Isabel Kaplan placed second at 110 pounds, collecting her third career Fargo medal, while Naima Ghaffar took third at 135 pounds for her third career Fargo medal. Aaliyah Brown placed fourth at 95 pounds for her first Fargo All-American. Indiana has now landed at least one Junior All-American every year since 2016, ten straight. The Junior team placed third with 117 points, the best team finish in state history, topping the fourth-place showing in 2024, and its third consecutive year in the top 10.

Iowa
n 16U freestyle, Abigail Peterson captured a title at 100 pounds in 16U and finished third in Juniors. Regan Jensen took fourth at 170 pounds and Piper Phillips placed seventh at 95 pounds, both landing on the 16U podium for the first time. In the Junior division, Iowa produced nine All-Americans, a new state record surpassing the previous mark of five. Greta Brus placed fourth at 145 pounds, her second career Fargo medal and second straight year as an All-American. Autumn Elsbury took sixth at 190 pounds for her third career Fargo medal and a second consecutive All-American run, and Skylar Slade closed out eighth at 155 pounds for her fourth career Fargo medal and second straight year on the podium. Violet Diaz placed eighth at 120 pounds, collecting her second career Fargo medal and her first Junior All-American finish. First-time Fargo All-Americans included Hayden Bratland (sixth at 145 pounds), Mya Van Beek (seventh at 95 pounds), Katie Biscoglia (seventh at 105 pounds), and Chloe Sanders (seventh at 145 pounds). The Junior team placed ninth with 60 points, its second consecutive year in the top 10.

Kansas
Gray Joyce, Siobhan Flanner, and Kaylee Thompson led a historic 16U freestyle showing for Kansas, winning three titles – the first three in state history. Joyce, the champ at 145 pounds, won her first Fargo championship and second career Fargo medal across all styles. Flanner followed with a title at 170 pounds, also her first Fargo championship and second career Fargo medal across. Thompson completed the sweep with a title at 190 pounds for her first Fargo championship. Presley Beard added a runner-up finish at 125 pounds for her first career Fargo All-American, giving Kansas four finalists in the age group, a new state record surpassing the previous mark of two set in 2025. Scarlett Yeager took third at 155 pounds for her first career Fargo All-American, and Leolyn Karnowski placed sixth at 155 pounds for her second career Fargo medal. Kansas totaled six 16U All-Americans, tying the state record. The 16U team finished third with 110 points, the state's all-time best team placement in the division, topping the tenth-place showing in 2025 and marking a second consecutive year in the top 10. In the Junior division, Kansas produced three All-Americans, the fourth-most in state history. Kiley Dillow paced the group with a third-place finish at 170 pounds, her second career Fargo medal. Kaison Miller took fourth at 135 pounds for her first career Fargo All-American, and Lulu Kirk placed fifth at 207 pounds, collecting her second career Fargo medal.

Maryland
It was chicken time for Kesi Tsarni, who won the 16U title at 140 pounds, her first Fargo championship and second career Fargo medal. Tsarni is just the third wrestler ever to win a 16U title for Maryland, joining older sister Nebi Tsarni in 2022 and Taina Fernandez in 2025. In the Junior division, Summer Mutschler took fourth at 110 pounds.

Massachusetts
In 16U , Brooklyn Murray made history as the first wrestler ever to win a 16U title for Massachusetts, taking first at 95 pounds. Murray is a New Hampshire resident, but competed for the Bay State, which isn’t unusual since New Hampshire hasn’t regularly brought a state association to the tournament, so Mass gets the credit for this one.

Michigan
In 16U, Lyla Hensen captured a title at 207 pounds, her first Fargo championship and second career Fargo medal. Emma Baker took seventh at 115 pounds and Tatianna Castillo eighth at 105 pounds, each collecting a second career Fargo medal. That gave Michigan three 16U freestyle All-Americans, marking at least three in the age group for the eighth straight year. In the Junior division, Michigan produced 10 All-Americans, a new state record surpassing the previous mark of nine set in 2003 and 2025. The state also sent five wrestlers to the finals, another new state record topping the previous mark of four from 2022. Lillee Denson won at 100 pounds for her first Fargo title and second career Fargo medal. Kaili Manuel claimed her first Junior title at 170 pounds, having also won 16U freestyle titles in 2024 and 2025, for her third career Fargo gold. Alexis Lazar finished runner-up at 140 pounds for her fourth career Fargo medal and a second straight year as a Junior All-American, while Maddie Hayden took second at 207 pounds for her third career Fargo medal, also her second consecutive year on the podium. Kaili’s older sister, Belicia Manuel, placed second at 145 pounds for her first Fargo All-American finish. Mya Brandenburg took third at 235 pounds, also her first Fargo placement. Cheyenne Frank finished fourth at 120 pounds for her third career Fargo podium finish. Kanata Richardson placed fifth at 190 pounds and Halle Spears fifth at 235 pounds, each earning a second career Fargo medal. McKenzie Mantei rounded out the group with a fifth-place finish at 95 pounds, her first Fargo All-American. The Junior team placed second with 164 points, one point behind team champion Pennsylvania, its sixth consecutive year in the top 10.

Minnesota
Emma Antoni led Minnesota's 16U freestyle effort with a third-place finish at 145 pounds, her first career Fargo placement. Olivia Martinez joined her on the podium with an eighth-place finish at 190 pounds, In the Junior division, Nora Akpan repeated as champion at 145 pounds, capturing her second Junior title after winning in 2025 and becoming one of just four wrestlers in state history with multiple Junior crowns. She joins the state’s multiple time Junior champions: Two-time Olympian Ali Bernard, multiple-time age-group world champion Emily Shilson, and two-time champion Rachel Holthaus, who holds the distinction of being the first Junior women’s champion in the tournament’s history, winning at 95 pounds back in 2002. Sarah Pulk took fifth at 170 pounds for her third career Fargo medal across all styles, reaching the podium as a Junior All-American for the first time, and Chloe Wehry placed sixth at 135 pounds. Those three gave Minnesota three Junior All-Americans, marking at least three Junior All-Americans for the eighth straight year.

Missouri
In 16U, Missouri put four on the podium and extended its streak of placing at least one 16U All-American to 12 straight years dating to 2014. Mabel Rogers led the group with a fifth-place finish at 115 pounds, and Malena Borja matched that with a fifth at 235 pounds for her first Fargo medal. Zolah Williams took seventh at 110 pounds and Ellie Drennon placed eighth at 235 pounds, both first-time Fargo All-Americans. In the Junior division, Missouri produced five All-Americans and reached that mark for the seventh straight year. Jayden Keller paced the group with a fifth-place finish at 110 pounds, her third career Fargo medal. Lilly Breeden took seventh at 100 pounds for her third career Fargo medal, and Sophiea Quinn placed seventh at 207 pounds for her second career Fargo medal. Angela Bereuter landed on the podium with a seventh at 235 pounds and Kayleigh Milam took eighth at 110 pounds, both first-time Fargo All-Americans.

Nebraska
In the Junior division, Nebraska tied its all-time record with two All-Americans, matching the mark set in 2009 and 2025. Kaylyn Harrill placed fifth at 120 pounds, collecting her second career Fargo medal. JayaShree Bray took eighth at 190 pounds, her second Fargo medal. Nebraska has placed nine wrestlers all-time in Junior .

Nevada
In 16U, Hailey Worden placed fifth at 125 pounds, the state’s only placer on the women’s side this year.

New Jersey
In 16U, Elle Changaris placed second at 120 pounds, and Alexandria Barskiy took third at 115 pounds to reach the podium for the first time. Brianna Sandoval rounded out the group with a sixth-place finish at 190 pounds. That gave New Jersey three 16U All-Americans, the third-most in state history and the state extended its run to at least three 16U All-Americans for the third straight year. In the Junior division, Francesca Gusfa won the title at 95 pounds, her first Fargo championship and second career Fargo medal. Gusfa became just the fourth wrestler ever to win a Junior title for New Jersey, joining Skylar Grote (2015), Taina McGowan (2025), and Olivia Georges (2025). Ella Poalillo finished runner-up at 155 pounds, collecting her second career Fargo medal. Georges took fourth at 170 pounds for her third career Fargo medal. New Jersey's three Junior All-Americans marked the third-most in state history. The Junior team placed 10th with 57 points, its second straight year in the top 10.

New Mexico
In the Junior division, Eloise Woolsey won the title at 155 pounds, the first Junior championship in New Mexico history in either age group. She was also named the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler after rolling through a loaded bracket. Woolsey was also the state’s first finalist. In 16U, Caylee Rivera took third at 235 pounds, while Vivienne Popadiuc placed seventh at 105 pounds for her second career Fargo medal. The two placers gave New Mexico two 16U All-Americans, tying the state's all-time record set in 2025, and the state has now put five wrestlers on the 16U podium all-time.

New York
Ava Guilmette led New York's 16U group with a title at 155 pounds, her first Fargo championship. Noli Paddock followed with a runner-up finish at 135 pounds, and Gail Sullivan took third at 130 pounds for her second career Fargo medal. Ava Gregg placed fourth at 207 pounds, and the rest of the group reached the podium for the first time: Zavanna Evans at 235 pounds in seventh and Delaney Dixon at 145 pounds in eighth. Those six 16U All-Americans marked the fourth-most in state history. The 16U team finished sixth with 79 points. In the Junior division, Peyton Mullin took fourth at 235 pounds, earning her third career Fargo medal. She was the state’s lone Junior placer.

North Carolina
In 16U, Mia Pardo placed fifth at 95 pounds. She is the sixth wrestler the place and won the state’s seventh all-time medal in 16U. The fifth-place finish is the highest since Heaven Fitch placed third in 1019 at 94 pounds. In the Junior division, North Carolina set a new state record with two All-Americans. Iyanna Crawford took seventh at 135 pounds and Rylynn Keziah finished seventh at 170 pounds, each earning her first Fargo medal. They are the third and fourth wrestlers North Carolina has ever placed in Junior .

North Dakota
North Dakota placed two wrestlers on the 16U podium, a new state record, bringing the state to eight all-time 16U placers. Jacey Peterson took sixth at 235 pounds, and Kaydence Golding finished eighth at 125 pounds. It’s three straight years hitting the podium for the host state. In the Junior division, Julia Araujo placed fifth at 155 pounds, collecting her second career Fargo.

Ohio
In 16U, Kaylee Vera captured a title at 115 pounds, her first Fargo championship. Reghan Koch took fifth at 170 pounds and McKinzee Mills placed sixth at 125 pounds, each landing on the podium as first-time Fargo All-Americans. The trio gave Ohio three 16U All-Americans, marking the seventh straight year the state has put at least three wrestlers on the 16U podium. In the Junior division, Mackenzie Carder led the way with a title at 125 pounds, her third career Fargo medal. Deionna Borders took third at 207 pounds for her third career Fargo medal and second straight year on the podium. Kayla Moroschan placed fifth at 130 pounds. Elizabeth Madison finished sixth at 170 pounds, collecting her third career Fargo medal, while Cameron Leng took seventh at 125 pounds for her second Fargo medal. Those five gave Ohio the second-most Junior All-Americans in state history, and it’s the fifth straight year of five or more in the age group. The Junior team finished seventh with 61 points, its second consecutive year in the top 10.

Oklahoma
Oklahoma's 16U team turned in a record-setting run, placing eight All-Americans for a new state record, surpassing the previous mark of seven set in 2025, and stacking up four finalists to break the old state record of two shared. McKenna Wilson led the way with a title at 120 pounds, and Rachel Garcia matched her with a title at 130 pounds. The two titles tied the most ever for Oklahoma in a single year in 16U , previously done in 2023. Ki'Morah Cathey finished runner-up at 140 pounds, and Abagail Lacy took second at 207 pounds, collecting her second career Fargo medal. Chloe Medlock placed fifth at 110 pounds, Kylee Ooton sixth at 100 pounds, Sasha Williams seventh at 140 pounds, and Kyah Leyba eighth at 130 pounds, all first-time Fargo All-Americans. The 16U team finished second with 113 points, tying the state's all-time best placement and marking its second consecutive year in the top 10. In the Junior division, Oklahoma produced three All-Americans, the second-most in state history. Kyrstan Perez placed fifth at 105 pounds for her first Fargo All-American honor. Emily Beckley also took fifth, at 145 pounds, earning her second career Fargo medal. Clover Williams landed on the podium in sixth at 140 pounds.

Oregon
In 16U, Olivia Hernandez finished runner-up at 100 pounds, one of two Oregon finalists in the age group, which tied a state record previously set in 2017 and 2019. Audrey Robinson also reached the title match, placing second at 145 pounds. Paisley Morrison took third at 140 pounds, collecting her second career Fargo medal. In the Junior division, Vivianna Scott placed sixth at 207 pounds and was the lone Oregon placer.

Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania squad took home both age-group titles for the second year in a row and it was the fourth straight title in the 16U division. Riley Karwowski led Pennsylvania's 16U freestyle charge with a title at 110 pounds. Behind her, the state set a new 16U state record with 15 All-Americans, surpassing the previous mark of 13 from 2025. Camilla Hathaway finished runner-up at 155 pounds for her first Fargo medal, and Ashley Hoffman took second at 190 pounds, her second career Fargo. Third-place finishes came from Brooklyn Henry at 95 pounds and Olivia Kearns at 120 pounds, each collecting a second career Fargo medal, along with Remington LaFlamme, who took third at 170 pounds for her first Fargo medal. Maddison Miller placed fourth at 155 pounds. First-time All-Americans rounded out the group with Timi Coles (fifth at 100), Shannon Logue (fifth at 135), Kimberly Munoz (fifth at 145), Mia Nesbitt (sixth at 95), Jenny Gautreau (sixth at 140), Hayden Manning (seventh at 170), McKenzie Astorino (eighth at 95), and Xuan Graham (eighth at 120). In the Junior division, Pennsylvania set a new state record with 11 All-Americans, topping the previous mark of nine from 2025. Jaclyn Bouzakis won her second Junior freestyle title at 105 pounds, having previously won in 2025 and also claimed a 16U freestyle title in 2024, making her one of just four wrestlers in state history with two or more Junior titles; it marked her fourth career Fargo medal. Emma Bacon matched that feat with her second Junior title at 135 pounds, having also won in 2025 and captured a 16U title in 2023, likewise one of four wrestlers in state history with two or more Junior freestyle titles. Marlee Solomon completed the title trio with a championship at 120 pounds, her first Fargo title and third career Fargo medal. Ciyanna Okocha took second at 170 pounds, while Raenah Smith placed third at 125 pounds for her second career Fargo medal and first Junior podium finish. Violette Lasure took third at 145 pounds, collecting her fourth career Fargo medal and five more pins, giving her 24 career falls in Fargo. Neve O'Byrne finished fourth at 125 pounds for her second Fargo medal, and Haley Smarsh placed fourth at 130 pounds. Julia Horger took sixth at 110 pounds, earning her third career Fargo medal, with Morgan Hyland sixth at 115 pounds and Samiyah Rahming eighth at 125 pounds, each notching a second Fargo placements.

South Dakota
In 16U, Finley Evjen placed sixth at 130 pounds, the lone placewinner for the state in the women’s divisions.

Tennessee
In the Junior division, the state matched its all-time record with two All-Americans, previously done in 2022, and has now placed eight wrestlers all-time in Junior . Ryleigh Sturgill took third at 105 pounds, collecting her third career Fargo medal. Irelynn Laurin matched that finish with a third-place run at 190 pounds, earning her second career Fargo medal.

Texas
In 16U, Audrey Cunningham led the way with a runner-up finish at 110 pounds. Zaylyn Woods placed fifth at 130 pounds, and Cameron Hodge took sixth at 105 pounds, earning her second Fargo medal. That gave Texas three All-Americans in the age group, its fourth straight year with at least three, and the state has now put a wrestler on the 16U podium every year since 2011. In the Junior division, Texas piled up seven All-Americans and finished fourth as a team with 84 points, a jump from 21st a year ago. Hailey Delgado placed second at 120 pounds, while Alyciana Rogers also finished runner-up, taking second at 235 pounds. Kailin Sebert had a breakout performance during the tournament and closed out as an All-American at 130 pounds with a second-place finish, her third career Fargo medal. Jordyn Parker took third at 140 pounds for her first Fargo All-American. First-time All-Americans rounded out the group, with Jaida Kuntz seventh at 190 pounds, Noah Kovach eighth at 100 pounds, and Riley Drennan eighth at 130 pounds.

Utah
Utah set a new 16U state record with three All-Americans, breaking the previous mark of two. Maycee Hales led the way with a runner-up finish at 235 pounds. Giavonna Good took third at 135 pounds for her second career Fargo medal. Avery Colvin placed eighth at 140 pounds. The 16U effort extended Utah's streak of placing at least one All-American to 12 straight years, dating back to 2014. In the Junior division, Utah tied its all-time record with four All-Americans, matching the mark set in 2024. Tevia Nau Rarick finished runner-up at 190 pounds, collecting her third Fargo medal. Eva Zimmerman took third at 110 pounds for her second Fargo medal. Nia Hagler placed fifth at 135 pounds, earning her second career Fargo medal, while Clarion Fager rounded out the group with an eighth-place finish at 170 pounds.

Virginia
In Junior freestyle, Sarissa Tucker won the title at 110 pounds, her first Fargo championship and third career Fargo. Tucker became the fifth wrestler ever to win a Junior title for Virginia. Alliya Walker took sixth at 95 pounds, collecting her second career Fargo medal.

Washington
Winter West led Washington's 16U effort with a title at 125 pounds, her first Fargo championship and second career Fargo medal. Washington totaled four 16U All-Americans. Maisie Elliott placed in both age groups, taking fourth at 100 pounds in 16U and fifth in Juniors. First-time Fargo All-Americans in the 16U bracket included Lanaia Selig at fourth at 95 pounds and Princess Saili at fourth at 190 pounds. The 16U team placed eighth with 61 points. In the Junior division, Washington also produced four All-Americans and the state has earned at least four Junior placers every year since 2009. Malia Ottow paced the group with a third-place finish at 115 pounds. Vina Nguyen placed sixth at 100 pounds, collecting her second career Fargo medal and reaching the Junior podium for the second consecutive year. Saige McCleery took eighth at 140 pounds.

West Virginia
In 16U, Ava Turner placed fifth at 140 pounds, the state’s only placer. Turner is West Virginia's first 16U All-American since Violette Lasure (now with Pennsylvania) took third at 138 pounds in 2023.

Wisconsin
Wisconsin's 16U squad set a new state record with nine All-Americans, surpassing the previous mark of eight set in 2016 and 2024. Daelin Cody led the way with a fourth-place finish at 130 pounds, her second 16U Fargo medal. Katie Davidson also took fourth, at 140 pounds, for her first Fargo medal, while Mercedes Kruse placed fifth at 207 pounds in her debut on the podium. Layla Risler closed out her second straight year as a 16U All-American with a seventh-place finish at 145 pounds. First-time 16U All-Americans filled out the rest of the group: Mya Beckett at 100 pounds, Morgan Johnson at 125, Annabella Nelson at 135, all taking seventh, plus Ember Zupanc in eighth at 115 pounds and Aaliyah Miller in eighth at 170. The 16U team placed 10th with 57 points, its fourth consecutive year inside the top 10. In the Junior division, Wisconsin produced five All-Americans and has now medaled a Junior wrestler every year since 2004, 22 straight. Madilyn Peach won her first Fargo title at 130 pounds, her second career Fargo medal. Brooke Huffman captured her first Junior title at 190 pounds, having also won a 16U title in 2024, giving her a fourth career Fargo medal. Kylee Kurszewski placed sixth at 125 pounds for her first Fargo medal. Dilynn Albrecht took eighth at 105 pounds, and Kimura Segerson-Hutter rounded out the group in eighth at 207 pounds. The Junior team finished seventh with 61 points.

Wyoming
In 16U, Kaydence Sander placed eighth at 207 pounds. Sander is the seventh wrestler Wyoming has ever placed in 16U .