Looking at the early registrations for U23 Nationals

Feature photo of Brandon Courtney and Taylor LaMont wrestling in the 2021 NCAA semifinals courtesy of Tony Rotundo/Wrestlers are Warriors.

Next week, wrestlers will flock to Lincoln, Neb. for the opportunity to compete for a spot on the U23 World Teams in men’s freestyle and Greco-Roman. While registration is ongoing, take a look at some of the big names already signed up to wrestle.

Men’s Freestyle

57 kg
Jakason Burks (MWC Wrestling Academy) – 2018 Greco-Roman Cadet World Team member, 2018 Fargo Cadet MFS champion
Brandon Courtney (Sunkist Kids) – 2021 NCAA runner-up, Two-time NCAA qualifier, 2015 Fargo Junior champion
Patrick Glory (New Jersey RTC) – 2019 NCAA All-American, Two-time NCAA qualifier
Taylor LaMont (Sunkist Kids) – 2021 NCAA All-American (5th), Three-time NCAA qualifier, Seven-time age-group World Team member (GR), 2016 Junior World bronze medalist, Former National Team member
Joseph Manchio (NYC RTC) – 2020 NCAA qualifier

61 kg
Michael Colaiocco (Pennsylvania RTC) – 2020 NCAA qualifier, 2020 U23 Nationals runner-up, 2018 Fargo Junior champion
Carmen Ferrante (Pennsylvania RTC) – 2019 NCAA qualifier
Jamie Hernandez (Tar Heel WC) – 2020 NCAA qualifier
Michael McGee (Sunkist Kids) – 2021 NCAA All-American (6th), Three-time NCAA qualifier
Angelo Rini (NYC RTC) – 2019 Fargo Junior champion, 2020 UWW Junior Nationals runner-up
Nicky Raimo (New Jersey) – 2015 and 2016 Fargo Cadet champion (MFS and Greco)
Jared Van Vleet (Air Force RTC) – 2021 NCAA qualifier

65 kg
Matt Kazimir (NYC RTC) – 2020 NCAA qualifier

70 kg
Anthony Artalona (Pennsylvania RTC) – 2019 NCAA qualifier, 2015 Cadet Fargo champion (MFS and GR), Two-time Junior MFS Fargo Champion (2016,2017)
Josh Finesilver (Blue Blood WC) – Three-time NCAA qualifier (2018, 2019, 2021)
Jacori Teemer (Sunkist Kids) – 2021 NCAA All-American (4th), Two-time NCAA qualifier, 2017 Cadet World bronze medalist, 2016 Fargo Cadet champion
Doug Zapf (Pennsylvania RTC) – 2020 NCAA qualifier

74 kg
Quincy Monday (NJRTC) – Two-time NCAA qualifier (2019, 2020)
Michael Petite (Bulls Wrestling Club) – 2021 NCAA qualifier

86 kg
Travis Stefanik (New Jersey RTC) – Two-time NCAA qualifier (2019, 2020)

92 kg
Cole Urbas (Pennsylvania RTC) – 2020 NCAA qualifier

97 kg
Brandon Whitman (Tar Heel WC) – 2019 NCAA qualifier, 2016 Cadet World Team member

Greco-Roman

55 kg
Jakason Burks (MWC Wrestling Academy) – 2018 Cadet World Team member, 2018 Fargo Cadet MFS champion
Brady Koontz (Ohio RTC) – No. 2 on the National Team at 55 kg, 2021 Senior Nationals runner-up, 2019 U23 World Team member, 2017 Junior World Team member, 2015 Cadet Greco-Roman World Team member
Taylor LaMont (Sunkist Kids) – 2021 NCAA All-American (5th), Three-time NCAA qualifier, Seven-time age-group World Team member, 2016 Junior World bronze medalist, Former National Team member

60 kg
Dylan Koontz (Ohio RTC) – 2021 Senior Nationals runner-up, 2020 Senior Nationals sixth-place

67 kg
Benji Peak (Sunkist Kids) – No. 3 on the National Team, 2020 Senior Nationals champion, 2020 U23 Nationals runner-up, 2020 UWW Junior Nationals runner-up
Alston Nutter (Sunkist Kids) – 2019 Junior World bronze medalist, 2018 Junior World Team member, 2021 Senior Nationals runner-up

72 kg
Lenny Merkin (New York AC) – 2019 U23 World Team member, 2018 Junior Pan Am champion

82 kg
James Burks (MWC Wrestling Academy) – 2018 Cadet World Team member
Jake Hendricks (Pennsylvania RTC) – 2017 Cadet World Team member, 2020 UWW Junior Nationals champion, 2020 U23 Nationals runner-up

87 kg
Spencer Woods (Army WCAP) – 2021 Senior Nationals champion, 2019 U.S. Open runner-up, 2019 Bill Farrell runner-up

97 kg
Nicholas Boykin (Sunkist Kids) – 2021 Senior Nationals champion, 2020 Senior Nationals champion, 2019 Junior World Team member
Chad Porter (Sunkist Kids) – 2020 Senior Nationals runner-up, 2021 Senior Nationals 4th, 2019 U23 World Team member, 2018 Junior World Team member

130 kg
Cohlton Schultz (Sunkist Kids) – No. 2 on the National Team, 2021 NCAA All-American (4th), 2017 Cadet World champion, 2019 Junior World silver medalist, 2018 Junior World bronze medalist, Six-time age-group World Team member