​Fargo, North Dakota — Day one of the 16U and Junior Freestyle National Championships continues on June 11 at the FargoDome, located on the campus of North Dakota State University. The three-day event gathers the nation’s top high school wrestlers who vie for the coveted trophy shaped like a stop sign. For fans seeking updates, live coverage will be provided here, showcasing the best high school wrestling the United States has to offer.
The 16U and Junior divisions are split across the first two days, then run concurrently on the third day. The schedule is as follows: Junior Freestyle begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, with sessions at 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 12. The 16U Freestyle competition starts at 4:00 p.m. on July 11, followed by sessions at 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. on July 12.
Ashland’s Mason Bauer is anticipated to be a key contender on the championship side of the 16U Freestyle bracket in Fargo on July 11. Flowrestling will offer coverage of the event on its subscription-based platform, and brackets will be available at usabracketing.com.
Local athletes highlighted in bold include a number of Team Ohio competitors across weight classes, though class rankings and participants can shift after weigh-ins. The roster features wrestlers from several Ohio programs and affiliates, reflecting the depth of talent entering the national stage. Weight classes listed below reflect the entrants at the time of publication, with the understanding that last-minute changes may occur.
100 pounds: Braden Haley (Walsh Jesuit); Zach Young (Brecksville); Ryker Young (St. Edward)
106 pounds: Ricky Molasso-Mate (Upper Arlington); Seth McFarland (Elyria); Brian Futon (Miami East); Bryce Books (Garaway); Carter Mirolo (Little Miami)
113 pounds: Jackson McDonald (West Branch); Cayden McCullogh (St. Mary’s Memorial); Chris Nameth (Buckeye); Bennett Wachter (Elyria); Bo Gibbs (North Ridgeville); Gabe Brough (Eastwood); Zane Russell (Wapakoneta); Blackburn Savage (Cincinnati Moeller)
120 pounds: Colin Bagdonis (Perrysburg); Brayden Studer (Tiffin Columbian); Reed Hamey (Northwestern); Oliver Lester (Lima Central Catholic); Chance Wuhr (Lake Catholic); Jarreau Walker (Streetsboro); Carmello Kolb (Western Reserve Academy)
126 pounds: Ed Vitu (Columbus St. Francis DeSales); Connor Bagdonis (Perrysburg); Collin Bartos (Buckeye); Caden Steinbeck (Worthington); Derion Williams (Trinity); Bradley Bauman (St. Edward); Loc Webber (Dublin Coffman)
132 pounds: Taegan Gilmore (Medina); Boston Noland (Moeller); Brady Todd (Worthington Kilbourne); Connor Niehaus (Harrison); Tommy Wurster (Dublin Coffman)
136 pounds: Doyle Grosz (Kirtland); John Paul Hatgas (Benedictine); Dominic Marengo (Cincinnati LaSalle); Mark Clark (Brecksville); Chase Davis (Perrysburg); Urijah Lopez (Perrysburg); Blaze Van Gundy (Dublin Coffman)
144 pounds: Josiah Sims (Brush); Jayzahn Jones (Benedictine); Nick Vivian (LaSalle); Gael Ramirez (Moeller); Cole Speer (Brecksville); Thomas Lindsey (Bishop Watterson)
150 pounds: Ben Takats (Perrysburg); Isaiah Callahan (Dublin Coffman); Danny Waite (New Lexington); Ben James (Sandusky Central Catholic); Mason Bauer (Ashland)
157 pounds: Jacob Bayless (Bishop Hartley); Cashil Clark (Olentangy Berlin); Anthony Trentanelli (Lake County Perry); Landon Moses (Olentangy); Sully Karmon (Perrysburg)
165 pounds: Brennan Kicker (Highland); Ben Jacobs (Bellevue); Nathan Craig (Freemont Ross); Cael G.
This event serves as a premier showcase for rising stars and seasoned competitors alike, with extensive coverage planned through Flowrestling and official bracket updates online. As the competition unfolds, fans can expect thrilling matches, strategic displays, and the emergence of the next generation of freestyle wrestling leaders.