U.S. Beach Nationals return to Huntington Beach, Calif., on August 15, with competition in 11 age divisions
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by Gary Abbott
USA Wrestling’s busy summer season of national championships concludes with the 2026 U.S. Beach Nationals, which return to historic Huntington Beach, Calif., on Saturday, August 15.
Each year, USA Wrestling hosts two major national-level Beach Championships, one on the East Coast and the other on the West Coast. The annual U.S. Beach National Championships alternate between the Coasts each season. This year, the 2026 U.S. Beach National Championships are set for Huntington Beach. The event was in Carolina Beach, N.C. last year.
One of the best things about the U.S. Beach Nationals is that competition is held at a variety of age groups, from 8U up through Masters. There is high-level competition for both men and women in these age groups. Champions in Huntington Beach are recognized as the 2026 national champions. There is still time to register for this year’s Beach Nationals.
The specific age divisions for the U.S. Beach Nationals are: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, Junior, Masters A, Masters B, Masters C, Masters D, Masters E, Masters F, Senior Men Beach, Senior Women Beach, U17 Men’s Beach, U17 Women’s Beach, U20 Men’s Beach, U20 Women’s Beach.
Please note there is an optional registration and weigh-in for all divisions (except U17, U20 and Senior) on Friday night from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Zack’s By The Beach. All others who did not weigh in on Friday can register and weigh in on Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Huntington Beach.
Register for 2026 U.S. Beach Nationals
The U.S. Beach Nationals is an important qualifying event for U.S. international teams on the Senior level, as well as a number of age group levels.
Senior athletes compete in the UWW Senior Beach World Series which is held in five locations each year. There are Age-Group Beach World Championships events at the U17 and U20 levels. There are also Pan American Beach Championships at multiple age levels (U15, U17, U20, U23, Senior). Placement at this year’s U.S. Nationals is a major criterion for selection of future teams at these levels. The United States is considered a strong nation in international beach wrestling.
2026 Beach Wrestling Team Procedures
A medical certificate is required to compete in Masters’ C, D, E, & F and must be turned in during weigh-ins. International athletes (including Canadians) are eligible for all age divisions excluding the U15, U17, U20 and Senior age divisions for both men and women.
2025 U.S. Beach Nationals champions on the Senior level among men were David Coptsias of North Carolina (70 kg), Cameron Pine of West Virginia (80 kg), Jacob Bumgardner of Bremen Takedown Club (90 kg) and Brandon Williams of North Carolina (Over 90 kg). 2025 U.S. Senior Beach women champions were Adriana Gomez of Colorado Mesa WC (50 kg), Ciara Riner of West Virginia (60 kg), Olivia Pizano of Lehigh Valley Wrestling RTC (70 kg) and Isabeau Shalack of Colorado Mesa WC (Over 70 kg).
Beach wrestling is a competitive and fun way for wrestlers to improve and challenge themselves. Beach wrestling is growing across the nation and around the world. For the first time, Beach Wrestling will be the only international style contested at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, November 7-8.
If you have not tried Beach Wrestling yet, this is a perfect chance to expand your wrestling experience and technical abilities. For those who have wrestled on the Beach, you already know why you should compete again.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.- OPTIONAL USA Beach Wrestling Nationals Registration and Weigh-in for all divisions (except Senior, U17 & U20); Weigh-in location: Zacks By The Beach, 405 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, California 92648
8:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Coach and Competitors' Pre-Event Social at Zacks By The Beach
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - USA Beach Nationals Registration for all divisions
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Weigh-in for all divisions (except Senior, U17 & U20). Those who weighed in on Friday night do not need to attend this.
9:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. U17, U20 & Senior Men's and Women's Beach Wrestling National Championships Weigh-in
10:30 a.m.- Welcome and Introduction/Opening Ceremonies
10:45 a.m. - Rules Clinic (ALL competitors must report)
11:00 a.m. to conclusion - USA Beach Nationals-Age Group Beach Wrestling Competition
12: 00 p.m. to conclusion - USA Beach Nationals U17, U20, and Senior Division Competition
6:00 p.m.- Officials Social at Fred’s Mexican Cafe
7:00 p.m.- Post-Tournament Social at Dukes, 405 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, California 92648
70 kg - David Coptsias (North Carolina)
80 kg - Cameron Pine (West Virginia)
90 kg - Jacob Bumgardner (Bremen Takedown Club)
Over 90 kg - Brandon Williams (North Carolina)
50 kg - Adriana Gomez (Colorado Mesa WC)
60 kg - Ciara Riner (West Virginia)
70 kg - Olivia Pizano (Lehigh Valley Wrestling RTC)
Over 70 kg - Isabeau Shalack (Colorado Mesa Wrestling Club)
70 kg - Jaylen Bethea (Forge Wrestling)
80 kg - Waleed Khairi (Power Training Center)
90 kg - Pierce White (Boone RTC)
Over 90 kg - Dominic Porter (California)
50 kg - Jayden Keller (The Nest Wrestling Club)
60 kg - Kennedie Snow (North Carolina)
70 kg - Amber Hunter (Western Maryland Wrestling Club)
Over 70 kg - Shylee Tuzon (GV Wrestling)
Boys 1 - Lucas Angstadt (North Carolina)
Boys 2- Bryson Perkins
Boys 3 - Jaylen Bethea (Forge Wrestling)
Boys 4 - Kaiser Perkins
Boys 5- Christopher Aparicio (North Carolina)
Boys 6 - Alex Collins (North Carolina)
Boys 7- Lucky Horrell (North Carolina)
Boys 8- Tijuan Powell
Girls 1 - Morgan Foy (North Carolina)
Girls 2 - Alijah Christiansen
60 kg - Bladen Ingle (Top Dawg)
70 kg - Benjamin Graham (Illinois)
80 kg - Kirick Gurkin
45 kg - Isabella Raygoza (North Carolina)
55 kg - June Treser-Pyles (MVKWA Patriot Wrestling Club)
65 kg - Cheyanne Wolfard-Henry (West Kitsap WC)
Boys 1 - Tyler Gardner (Carolina Elite Wrestling Club)
Boys 2 - Matthew Fleming (Athens Drive High School Wrestling /Mad Cow WC)
Boys 3 - Jamie Baldwin (Virginia)
Boys 4 - Elijah Allinen (North Carolina)
Boys 5- Jake Klotz (Athens Drive High School Wrestling/Mad Cow WC)
Boys 6 - Magnus Michaelson (NWWC)
Boys 7 - Adrian Guerra (Virginia)
Boys 8 - Ryann Hodgins (Top Dawg)
Girls 1 - Charlotte VanPelt (Carolina Elite Wrestling Club)
Girls 2 - Mackenzie Shaver
Girls 3 - Nadia Johnson (West Virginia)
Boys 1 - Jake Geist (Carolina Elite Wrestling Club) 16U
Boys 2 - Bentley Weaver (Sly Fox Wrestling Club)
Boys 3 - Ian Winchell (North Carolina)
Girls 1 - JayceeMae Erwin (Western Carolina Wrestling Club)
Boys 1 - Ronan Smith (North Carolina) 14U
Boys 2 - TJ Markijohn (Sly Fox Wrestling Club)
Boys 3 - Daniel Aparicio (North Carolina) 14U
Girls 1 - Natalie Shaver
Girls 2 - Bella Hayes (Carolina Elite Wrestling Club)
Boys 1 - Dylan Conger (North Carolina)
Boys 2 - Lachlan Smith (North Carolina)
Girls 1 - Jaylen "Rain" Erwin (Western Carolina Wrestling Club)
45 - Elijah Johnson (Carolina Elite Wrestling Club)
80 - Declan Edge (Lost Boyz Wrestling Club)
78 kg - Wayne Lamont (Natural Athlete Wrestling Club)
88 kg - Austin Ray (Valhalla Wrestling Club)
100 kg - Benjamin Bullin (Virginia)
130 kg - Seth Adams (North Carolina)
88 kg - Aaron Quinlin (Quinlin Wrestling Academy)
100 kg - Chase Gamble
130 kg - Henry Valdez (All Navy Wrestling)
100 kg - Brant Meyer (Virginia)
100 kg- Mark Dollins (South Side Wrestling Club)
130 kg - Henry Valdez (All Navy Wrestling)
Charles McCook (Virginia)
70 kg - Veysel Pekince (California)
80 kg - Francis Morrissey (The Storm Wrestling Center)
90 kg - Kyle Brown (MO West Championship Wrestling Club)
Over 90 kg - Ian Murphy (California)
50 kg - Valerie Carreon (Texas)
60 kg - Breanna Stikkelman (California)
70 kg - Alexandra Lopez (Surfside X Wrestling)
Over 70 kg - Eliana Bommarito (Michigan Revolution Wrestling Club)
70 kg - Nathanial Higgins (Cyclones Wrestling & Fitness)
80 kg - Anthony Manno (Newport Harbor High School Wrestling)
90 kg - Christian Diaz
70 kg - Adriana Palumbo (GPS Wrestling)
Over 70 kg - Kasandra Villarreal (California)
112.1-122.5 - Lorenzo Pastrana (Valencia High School Wrestling)
123.6-131.1 - Lorenzo Jauregui (California)
139-151 - Nathanial Higgins (Cyclones Wrestling & Fitness)
145.8-151 - Alec Avedissian (California)
151.8-161.2 - Cade Johnston (Revival School of Wrestling)
170.1-180.1 - Truman Gilbertson (Mustang Wrestling Club)
190 - Logan Ulmer (California)
192.5-202.3 - Dario Ruiz (South Hills High School Wrestling)
230.8-273 - Daren Calix (California)
115.2-116.2 - Lillyana Torres-Wynne (Socal Grappling Club)
137-146.4 - Ava Willford (Arizona Girls Wrestling)
137.7-148.5 - Isabella SantaMaria (Torotech Wrestling)
185.6-194.6 - Anna Kleineahlbrandt (La Canada High School Wrestling)
60 kg - Benjamin Higgins (Cyclones Wrestling & Fitness)
70 kg - Julian Espinoza (California)
80 kg - Chris Anguiano (Surfside X Wrestling)
55 kg - Aubree Gutierrez (Surfside X Wrestling)
91.8-107.2 - Max Fate (California)
111.4-121.1- Cash Blackwell (Swarm Wrestling Club)
118.6-126.4 - Dylan Duran (Marina High School Wrestling)
130.8-134.4 - Knox Espinoza (Surfside X Wrestling)
139.6-150.6 - Evan Mayek (La Canada High School Wrestling)
144.2-154.9 - Lucas Mojica (Rosemead Panther Wrestling)
158.2-164 - Milad Sharif (Surfside X Wrestling)
169.9-173.5 - Leon Murphy (California)
165.7-179.8 - Chris Anguiano (Surfside X Wrestling)
180.7-198.4 - Rodney Sabin (Uintah Wrestling)
200.6-218.8 - Jose Aguilar (Valencia High School Wrestling)
96.4-110.2 - Emiri Sarabia
114.1-117.5 - Jessica J. Strassburg (La Canada High School Wrestling)
119-122.6 - Aubree Gutierrez (Surfside X Wrestling)
122.5-128.3 - Harmony Marquez (Chaffey High School Wrestling)
129-131.6 - Savannah Belmonte (Revival School of Wrestling)
153.8-164 - Lillian Vakatawa (Gatos Wrestling Club)
93.4-102.2 - Luke Higgins (Cyclones Wrestling & Fitness)
115.4-117.9 - Anthony Rodriguez, Jr. (Church Boyz Wrestling Club)
128-139.6 - Warrior Bundra (Rim Fighting Scots Youth Wrestling)
148.6-161.2 - Thomas Zubia (California)
98.5-110.3 - Emiri Sarabia
70-76.4 - Matthew Zubia (California)
78.6-82.2 - Francisco Bueno (Aniciete Training Club)
51.3-52.8 - Arrow Ballon (Savage House Wrestling Club)
56.6-61.8 - Andre Delgado (California)
64.7-72.5 - Jean Pierre De Jesus (Team of Hard Knox)
79.9-86.5 - Herra Fisher (Riverhawk Wrestling Academy)
82.9-87 - Herra Fisher (Riverhawk Wrestling Academy)
53-59.2 - Sariah Fisher (Riverhawk Wrestling Academy)
72.8-82.2 - Maggie Larson (DeKalb Wrestling Club)
52.8-52.9 - TrEstelle DeJesus (Kansas)
65 kg - Alanna Harwell (California)
40.8-48.1 - Paul Rafanan III (California)
61.9-69.6 kg - Carlos Monteon Jr (Arizona)
74.8-76.1 kg - Steven Mendoza (California)
81.2-85.3 kg - Anthony Vargas (California)
95.3-99.6 kg - Edgar Alvarez (California)
81-87.8 kg - Michael Lopez (Elite Panthers Wrestling Club)
107-126.6 kg - Michael Wood (California)
77.5-77.9 kg - Joe Fitzsimons (Orange County Grappling)
Experienced U.S. team to compete at Beach World Series Casablanca in Morocco, September 6-7
2025 California Beach Nationals champions crowned on various age-group levels
Georgia girls win team title, Utah was second at the USA Beach Wrestling Fargo Summer Showcase
2025 Fargo Beach Summer Kickoff Bash set for July 13 (girls) and July 17 (boys). Have fun & test yourself in the sand!
