2022 16U Men’s Freestyle Nationals finalist biographies

16U Freestyle Nationals finalist Landon Robideau of Minnesota. Photo by Jeff Beshey.

88 pounds

RED - Caleb Noble of Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
2022 U16 National Duals All-Tournament Team in freestyle… 2022 Northern Plains 16U Regionals champion in both styles… 2022 Wisconsin 16U state champion in both styles… Second in 2022 National Recruiting Showcase… 2021 Preseason Nationals Middle School champion… Two-time USA Wrestling Kids Triple Crown winner… Will be a freshman at SPIRE Academy…. Born: December 21, 2007… Age: 14

BLUE - Mac Crosson, Indianola, Iowa
2022 Northern Plains 16U Regional champion in both styles… 2022 Iowa 16U state champion in both styles… Third in 2022 U15 Nationals in freestyle… Second in 2021 Preseason Middle School Nationals… Fifth in 2021 14U Nationals in freestyle… Fourth in 2021 14U Folkstyle Nationals… Will be an eighth grader at Indianola High School…. Born October 28, 2007… Age: 14

94 pounds

RED - Haakon Peterson, Hollandale, Wis.
2022 16U National Duals All-Tournament Team in freestyle… Second in 2022 U17 Nationals… 2022 Pan America 17U champion in both styles… 2021 16U Nationals champion in Greco-Roman… Second in 2021 16U Nationals in freestyle… 2021 U15 Nationals champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… 2019 14U Nationals champion in Greco-Roman and second in freestyle… Fifth in 2019 U15 Nationals in freestyle and seventh in Greco-Roman… 2018 USA Wrestling Novice Nationals champion in freestyle and second in Greco-Roman… Will be a freshman at Dodgeville High School… Born: October 30, 2006… Age: 15

BLUE - Nathan Rioux, Avon, Ind.
Third in 2022 Indiana 16U states in both styles…. 2022 Indiana 16U folkstyle champion… Seventh in 2021 16U Nationals in freestyle… 2021 Central Regional 16U champion in Greco-Roman and third in freestyle… Sixth in 2021 U15 Nationals in Greco-Roman… Will be a freshman at Dodgeville High School…. Born: December 27, 2006… Age: 15

100 pounds

RED - Michael Romero, West Covina, Calif.
2022 U15 Nationals champion in Greco-Roman and second in freestyle… Second in 2022 Northwest 16U Regionals in freestyle and third in Greco-Roman… Super 32 champion… Second in 2021 U15 Nationals in freestyle and third in Greco-Roman… California Triple Crown winner… Born: September 14, 2007… Age: 14

BLUE - Keanu Dillard, Bethlehem, Pa.
2022 Northeast Junior Regionals freestyle champion… 2022 Northeast 16U Regionals freestyle champion… Fifth in 2022 U17 Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2021 Northeast 14U Regional freestyle champion… 2021 Pennsylvania 14U state champion in both styles… Will be a freshman at Bethlehem Catholic High School… Born: May 17, 2007… Age: 15

106 pounds

RED - Seth Mendoza, Mokena, Ill.
Current FloWrestling Ranking: No. 6 at 106
Second in 2022 U17 Nationals in freestyle… 2021 16U Nationals freestyle champion… 2021 Northern Plains Regional 16U champion in freestyle…. Second in 2021 U15 Nationals in freestyle… 2018 Preseason Nationals Grade 5-6 Nationals champion… 2017 IKWF Novice state champion… Will be a sophomore at Mt. Carmel High School… 2022 llinois state champion as a freshman at 106 pounds with a 43-2 record… Born: May 7, 2006… Age: 16

BLUE - Jayden Raney, Mayfield, Ky.
2022 16U National Duals All-Tournament Team in freestyle… 2022 Central Regional 16U champion in both styles… 2022 Kentucky 16U state champion in both styles… 2022 Kentucky Middle School champion…. 2020 and 2021 Preseason Nationals Middle School champion… Will be a freshman at Union County High School… 2022 Kentucky state champion as an eighth grader, with a 42-0 record… Born: March 1, 2007… Age: 15

113 pounds

RED - Kellen Wolbert, Wales, Wis.
2022 Northern Plains 16U freestyle champion… Second in Wisconsin 16U states in freestyle… Sixth in 2022 U17 Nationals in freestyle… 2022 Dominate at the Dells 16U champion… Third in 2021 14U Nationals in freestyle… Seventh in 2021 U15 Nationals in freestyle… Fourth in 2021 14U Nationals in folkstyle… Will be a freshman at Oconomowoc High School… Born: August 27, 2007… Age: 14
Note: Wolbert remains eligible for the 2022 16U Triple Crown.

BLUE - Moses Mendoza, Gilroy, Calif.
Third in 2021 16U Nationals in freestyle… Eighth in 2021 U15 Nationals in freestyle… Second in 2019 California U14 state championships… Will be a freshman at Gilroy High School… Born: December 26, 2006… Age: 15

120 pounds

RED - Marcus Blaze, Perrysburg, Ohio
Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 9 at 120
2022 Central Regional 16U freestyle champion… Fourth in 2021 16U Nationals in freestyle… Third in 2021 Central 16U Regionals in freestyle… 2021 U15 Nationals freestyle champion and fourth in Greco-Roman… Fourth in 2019 U14 Nationals in freestyle and fifth in Greco-Roman… Will be a sophomore at Perrysburg High School… 2022 Ohio state champion as a freshman at 113 pounds with a 55-0 record…. 2021 Walsh Ironman champion… Born: November 23, 2006… Age: 15

BLUE - Anthony Knox, Freehold, N.J.
Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 1 at 113
2022 Northeast 16U Regional champion in freestyle… 2021 16U Nationals champion in freestyle… Second in 2021 U15 Nationals in freestyle…. 2019 14U Nationals champion in freestyle… Third in 2019 14U Northeast Regionals in freestyle… 2019 New Jersey 14U National Duals team member… Sixth in 2018 Novice Nationals in freestyle… Will be a sophomore at St. John Vianney High School… 2022 New Jersey state champion at 113 pounds as a freshman… Born: May 28, 2006… Age: 16

126 pounds

RED - Benjamin Davino, South Elgin, Ill.
Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 4 at 120
2022 16U National Duals All-Tournament Team in freestyle… Third in 2022 U17 Nationals in freestyle… 2022 Illinois 16U state freestyle champion… 2021 U15 Nationals champion… Will be a junior at St. Charles East High School… Two-time Illinois state champion… 2022 Illinois state champion at 120 with a 37-1 record… 2021 Illinois state champion at 113 pounds with a 36-0 record… Born July 24, 2006… Age: 15

BLUE - Landon Robideau, St, Michael, Minn.
Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 15 at 126
Third in 2022 U17 Nationals in freestyle… Second in 2021 U16 Nationals….. 2021 U15 Nationals freestyle champion and third in Greco-Roman… Member of 2021 Minnesota 16U National Duals team… Fourth in 2019 14U Nationals in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Fourth in 2019 14U USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals… Will be a sophomore at St. Michael/Albertville High School…2022 Minnesota state champion at 126 pounds…. Two-time Minnesota state runner-up, placing second in 2020 at 106 pounds and second in 2021 at 120 pounds… Born: January 4, 2006… Age: 16

132 pounds

RED - Tyson Charmoli, St. Francis, Minn.
Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 17 at 132
2022 16U National Duals All-Tournament Team in both styles… Fourth in 2022 U17 Nationals in freestyle… Second in 2021 U15 Nationals in freestyle… Second in 2019 U14 Nationals in folkstyle… Will be a junior at St. Francis High School…. Second in the Minnesota state championships at 126 pounds with a 41-3 record… Born: May, 24, 2006… Age: 16

BLUE - Brock Mantanona, Bermuda Dunes, Calif.
Second in 2021 16U Nationals in freestyle… Fourth in 2021 U15 Nationals in freestyle… Member of 2021 California 16U Nationals Duals team… 2020 USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals champion (High School grades 9-10)…. 2018 Western Regionals Novice champion in all three styles… Will be a junior at Palm Desert High School… 2022 California state champion at 126 pounds with a 46-2 record… Competed at 120 pounds in high school in 2021… Born: February 28, 2006… Age: 16

138 pounds

RED - PJ Duke, Slate Hill, N.Y.
Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 7 at 138
2022 Northeast 16U Regionals champion in freestyle…2022 Jeff Blatnick New York 16U champion… Will be a sophomore at Minisink Valley High School…. 2022 New York state champion as a freshman at 138 pounds with a 38-1 record… Born: July 7, 2006… Age: 16

BLUE - Vince Bouzakis, Shavertown, Pa.
Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 14 at 138
2022 16U National Duals All-Tournament team in both styles… Seventh in 2022 U17 Nationals in freestyle… Sixth in 2021 16U Nationals in freestyle… 2021 U15 Nationals Greco-Roman champion and third in freestyle… 2019 Northeast 14U Regional champion in both styles… Will be a sophomore in the fall… Born: May 22, 2006… Age: 16

145 pounds

RED - Kody Routledge, Edmond, Okla.
2022 Southern Plains 16U Regionals champion in freestyle… 2022 Western Regionals champion in freestyle… Second in 2022 Oklahoma 16U states in freestyle… 2021 Western 16U champion in Greco-Roman and second in freestyle… 2020 Preseason Nationals Middle School champion… Will be a sophomore at Edmond North High School… Fourth in the 2022 Oklahoma state championships at 138 pounds with a 27-6 record… Born: January 31, 2006… Age: 16

BLUE - Kollin Rath, Stroudsburg, Pa.
Third in 2022 Northeast 16U Regionals in freestyle… 2021 Pennsylvania 16U state champion in both styles… Third in 2021 Northeast 16U Regionals in freestyle… Will be a sophomore at Bethlehem Catholic High School… Third in the 2022 Pennsylvania state championships at 132 pounds with a 26-2 record… Born: April 1, 2006… Age: 16

152 pounds

RED - Ladarion Lockett, Stillwater, Okla.
Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 10 at 152
Third in 2022 U17 Nationals in freestyle… 2021 U15 Nationals champion in both styles… Will be a sophomore at Stillwater High School…. 2022 Oklahoma state champion at 145 pounds with a 40-1 record… Born: January 9, 2006… Age: 16

BLUE - Alessio Perentin, Clark, N.J.
2022 Northeast 16U Regional champion in both styles… Seventh in 2021 16U Nationals in freestyle… Third in 2021 Northeast 16U Regionals in Greco-Roman and second in freestyle… Will be a sophomore at Delbarton High School… Fourth in the 2022 New Jersey state championships at 138 as a freshman with a 32-5 record… Fourth in 2021 Beast of the East… Born: March 20, 2006… Age: 16

160 pounds

RED - Travis Grace, Gilroy, Calif.
2022 California 16U state champion in freestyle… 2021 U17 Pan American Championships champion in both styles… Sixth in 2021 16U Nationals in freestyle… Fourth in 2021 U15 Nationals in both styles… Will be a freshman at Gilroy High School… Born: November 25, 2006

BLUE - Bekhruz Sadriddinov, Holland, Pa.
2022 Northeast 16U Regional champion in Greco-Roman and third in freestyle… Second in 2021 Northeast 16U Regionals in freestyle… Member of 2021 Pennsylvania 16U National Duals Team… Will be a junior at Council Rock South High School… Born: March 10, 2006

170 pounds

RED - Bryce Burkett, Watertown, Minn.
2022 Northern Plains 16U Regionals champion in Greco-Roman and second in freestyle… Second in 2021 Northern Plains 16U Regionals in Greco-Roman and third in freestyle… Third in 2021 U15 Nationals in Greco-Roman and fifth in freestyle… 2020 Preseason Nationals Middle School champion… Will be a sophomore at Watertown Mayer High School… Third in the Wisconsin state championships as a freshman at 160 pounds with a 46-4 record… Fifth in the Wisconsin state championships as an eighth grader at 145 pounds with a 35-4 record… Born: September 20, 2006… Age: 15

BLUE - Jarrel Miller Jr, Brook Park, Ohio
2022 16U Nationals All-Tournament Team in freestyle… 2022 Central 16U Regionals champion in both styles… 2021 Central 16U Regionals champion in Greco-Roman… Will be a sophomore at St. Edward High School…. Second in the 2022 Ohio state championships as a freshman at 157 pounds with a 52-6 record… Born: August 9, 2006… Age: 15

182 pounds

RED - Aeoden Sinclair. Edgerton, Wis.
Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 5 at 182
2022 16U National Duals All-Tournament Team in freestyle… 2022 Northern Plains 16U freestyle champion… 2022 Wisconsin 16U freestyle champion… Third in the U17 Nationals in freestyle… Second in 2022 National Recruiting Showcase… 2021 Preseason Nationals High School 9-10 grade champion… Third in 2021 16U Nationals in freestyle… 2021 U15 Nationals champion in both styles… 2021 16U Nationals folkstyle champion…Third in 2021 National Recruiting Showcase… Will be a junior at Milton High School… 2022 Wisconsin state champion as a sophomore at 182 pounds with a 48-1 record… Third in the 2021 Wisconsin state championships as a freshman at 152 pounds with a 15-3 record… Born: January 6, 2006… Age: 16

BLUE - De’Alcapon Veazy, Fort Wayne, Ind.
2022 16U National Duals All-Tournament Team in both styles… 2022 Central 16U Regionals champion in freestyle… Fifth in 2022 U17 Nationals in Greco-Roman and eighth in freestyle… 2021 Folkstyle Nationals 16U champion…Third in 2021 16U Nationals in Greco-Roman and sixth in freestyle… 2021 Central 16U Nationals Greco-Roman champion and second in freestyle… 2021 U15 Nationals Greco-Roman champion and second in freestyle… Will be a sophomore at Fort Wayne Snider High School…. Fourth in the 2022 Indiana state championships at 182 as a sophomore with a 41-4 record… Born: November 30, 2006… Age: 15
Note: Veazy remains eligible for the 2022 16U Triple Crown

195 pounds

RED - Dreshaun Ross, Fort Dodge, Iowa
2022 U15 Nationals champion in both styles… 2022 Iowa 16U champion in both styles… 2021 14U Nationals champion in both styles… Fifth in 2021 U15 Nationals in freestyle… Will be a freshman at Fort Dodge High School…. Born: December 26, 2007… Age: 14

BLUE - Vincenzo Lavalle. East Hanover, N.J.
2022 Northeast 16U Regional champion in freestyle… Third in 2021 Northeast 16U Regionals in freestyle… Will be a sophomore at Hanover Park High School…. Third in the 2022 New Jersey state championships at 190 pounds as a freshman with a 45-3 record…. Fifth in 2021 Best of the East… Born: January 26, 2006… Age: 16

220 pounds

RED - Jay Henderson, Bountiful, Utah
Will be a junior at Woods Cross High School…. 2022 Utah state champion as a sophomore at 215 pounds with a 61-0 record…. Sixth in the 2021 Utah state championships at 195 pounds as a freshman… Born: February 17, 2006… Age: 16

BLUE - Adam Farha, Escondido, Calif.
2022 Western 16U Regionals champion in both styles… Second in 2022 Northwest 16U Regionals in both styles… Second in 2021 Western 16U Regionals in freestyle and fourth in Greco-Roman… Will be a junior at Poway High School…. Born: March 4, 2006… Age: 16

285 pounds

RED - Aaron Ries, Doylestown, Ohio
2022 16U National Duals All-Tournament Team in freestyle… 2022 Central Regionals 16U champion in freestyle… Will be a junior at Wadsworth High School…. Eighth in the 2022 Ohio state championships at 285 pounds as a sophomore with a 46-13 record… Competed at 285 pounds as a freshman, with a 20-15 record… Born: April 21, 2006… Age: 16

BLUE - Jacob Levy, Villa Rica, Ga.
Will be a sophomore at Carrollton High School… Second in the Georgia state championships at 220 pounds as a freshman with a 29-2 record… NHSCA Nationals finalist… Born January 17, 2007… Age: 15