Southeast Region Preview

NOTE: Registration pulled on May 12, 2024 … we can expect more to register after, but for the preview we stopped looking after the 12th.

The names below are those with PIN ratings above 1050 in that style.

14U Boys Freestyle - 77 wrestlers registered

14U Boys Greco - 68 wrestlers registered

  • 83 Greyson McDonald (FL) - 1073

  • 92

    • Hudson McFate (GA) - 1152

    • Lincoln Whitcome (IA) - 1108

    • Logan Rowlands (OH) - 1047

    • Lane Gowl (FL) - 1035

    • Knox Ritchie (TN) - 1032

  • 102

    • Isaac Jung (GA) - 1185

    • Jalai Naghib (FL) - 1054

    • Mack Karmon (FL) - 1031

  • 106

    • Liam Nielsen (GA) - 1096

    • Brandon Lefler (NC) - 1057

  • 110 Rocco Ruiz (FL) - 1061

  • 114 Xavier Mance (GA) - 1064

  • 119 Ernest Watkins (TN) - 1044

  • 130 Walker Woodard (GA) - 1117

  • 149

    • Tommy Rowlands (OH) - 1283

    • Nathaniel Park (GA) - 1052


16U Boys Freestyle - 197 wrestlers registered

16U Boys Greco - 149 wrestlers registered

120 and 126 are the largest weights, but a solid showing (in terms of numbers) at 132, 138, 144, and 190. Not surprisingly the lightest and heaviest weights have the lowest #’s.

Here are a few names to watch:

  • 100

    • Cody Clarke (GA) - 1153

    • RJ Phelan (FL) - 1059

    • Thomas Perez III (SC) - 1029

  • 106

    • Bryson Drennen (GA) - 1126

    • Robert Ruscitti (IL) - 1071

    • Christopher Metz (GA) - 1052

  • 113

    • Jovanni Tovar (FL) - 1175

    • Gabriel Rogers (NC) - 1055

    • Michael Klein (LA) - 1034

    • Montero Royal (SC) - 1030

  • 120

    • Tanner Hunt (GA) - 1138

    • Aden Oglesby (GA) - 1083

    • Jack Silfies (PA) - 1074

    • Ty Valenzuela (GA) - 1059

    • Holton Quincy (NC) - 1047

    • Jekai Sedgwick (NC) - 1035

    • Sully Karmon (FL) - 1024

  • 126

    • Shane Stream (IL) - 1043

    • Braxton Pennings (TN) - 1022

    • Kyle Nielsen (TN) - 1022

    • Chris Phillips (GA) - 1020

  • 132

    • Legend Ellis (OK) - 1176

    • Thomas Lindsay (OH) - 1070

    • Jonderrious Williams (GA) - 1066

    • Joshua Huskey (TN) - 1050

    • Griff Powell (IL) - 1049

    • Zane Chavis (SC) - 1025

    • Cayden Laws (NC) - 1023

  • 138

    • Jovani Solis (FL) - 1172

    • Houston Rudisill (SC) - 1065

  • 144

    • Mihai Necula (GA) - 1140

    • Xander Nielsen (GA) - 1084

    • Bentley Sly (NC) - 1060

    • Cruz Hezel (GA) - 1053

    • Sy Strobel (SC) - 1026

    • Matthew Arndt (VA) - 1024

But the main event of 16U’s is at 190 where you have two of the top in the country in Florida’s Peter Mocco and Georgia’s Ronan An. An has a PIN Rating (1152) that ranks him 136 in the country and Mocco has a PI Rating (1115) that ranks him 214. I believe it is the only weight that has two wrestlers with PIN’s above 1100.

16U Girls - not many numbers but keep an eye on the 155 lb. matchup between Ariel Maicon and Janiya Johnson.


Junior Girls Freestyle - 73 wrestlers registered

Just 73 registered as of May 13th … still some solid weights to watch especially at 120 with a few Fargo All Americans in the mix.

115

  • Delialah Betances (GA) - 1079

  • Leah Edwards (NC) - 1064

  • Keep an eye on Ellie Underwood of Tennessee also

120

  • Zao Estrada (SC) - 1294

  • Evelyn Holmes-Smith (AL) - 1118

  • Evey Hill (GA) - 1019

  • Senna Grassman (TN) - 1006

125

  • Jordyn Anderson (VA) - 1091

  • Vera Spencer (GA) - 1049

  • Ivy Anderson (GA) - 1030

130

  • Iyanna Crawford (NC) - 1044

  • Christina Borgmann (FL) - 1017

  • Kennedie Snow (NC) - 1016

  • Ava Johnson (TN) - 1016

  • Evelin Ochoa (TN) - 1015


Junior Boys Freestyle - 254 wrestlers registered

Junior Boys Greco - 190 wrestlers registered

Junior Boys is the largest group at SE Regions. Should be some outstanding weights to watch this weekend. Below are a few weights and wrestlers to watch this weekend in Atlanta:

120

  • Jojo Uhorchuk (TN) - 1116

  • Axel Ritchie (TN) - 1098

  • Stone Phillips (AL) - 1092

  • Ryan Saunders (VA) - 1031

  • Brody Connell (TN) - 1025

126

  • Gianni Bottone (SC) - 1084

  • Fredrick Mitchum (FL) - 1045

  • Jack Oliver (FL) - 1037

  • DJ Clarke (GA) - 1034

  • Alex Giglietti (FL) - 1031

  • David Ritchey (OK) - 1024

  • Jeremiah Chinyere-Okiyi II (VA) - 1024

138 - best weight of the tournament … could also see Drew Gorman in the mix.

  • Blue Stiffler (GA) - 1275

  • Logan Swenson (MN) - 1209

  • Casen Roark (TN) - 1162

  • John Stewart (AL) - 1136

  • Colson Hoffman (GA) - 1129

  • EJ Solis (FL) - 1120

  • Tyler Turzinski (MN) - 1080

  • Jackson Rowling (NC) - 1039

  • Max Brady (FL) - 1016

157

  • Hunter Sturgill (TN) - 1148

  • Konlin Weaver (GA) - 1057


Jason Fulmore
National Wrestling Coaches Association Awards - Boys State Coach of the Year

NWCA Press Release

Manheim, PA - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) is thrilled to unveil the High School Boys State Coach of the Year Award recipients. This prestigious program celebrates exceptional coaches whose unwavering dedication and remarkable accomplishments have enriched the wrestling community. Every year, the NWCA recognizes head coaches and assistant coaching staffs for both boys and girls wrestling programs, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the sport's growth and success.

The NWCA Scholastic Coach of the Year Awards Program commences with the selection of winners from each state. Each section then selects its winners, who will be finalists for the National Coach of the Year award.

NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer commended the passion and commitment exhibited by all coaches, emphasizing their tireless efforts in nurturing and guiding their wrestlers. Moyer remarked, "These coaches epitomize dedication and passion, investing countless hours mentoring and guiding their wrestlers. They inspire and shape the future of the sport, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of their athletes."

National Wrestling Coaches Association Awards - Girls State Coach of the Year

Press Release from NWCA

Manheim, PA - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) is excited to unveil the High School Girls State Coach of the Year Award recipients. This prestigious program celebrates exceptional coaches whose unwavering dedication and remarkable accomplishments have enriched the wrestling community. Every year, the NWCA recognizes head coaches and assistant coaching staffs for both boys and girls wrestling programs, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the sport's growth and success.

The NWCA Scholastic Coach of the Year Awards Program commences with the selection of winners from each state. Each section then selects its winners, who will be finalists for the National Coach of the Year award.

NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer commended the passion and commitment exhibited by all coaches, emphasizing their tireless efforts in nurturing and guiding their wrestlers. Moyer remarked, "These coaches epitomize dedication and passion, investing countless hours mentoring and guiding their wrestlers. They inspire and shape the future of the sport, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of their athletes."

Stay tuned for the announcement of the Section Coach of the Year awards, as as we continue to celebrate the exceptional contributions of wrestling coaches.