​Fargo, North Dakota — Day 1 of the 16U and Junior Freestyle National Championships kicks off on June 10 at the FargoDome, situated on the North Dakota State University campus. This three-day event brings together the top high school wrestlers from across the country as they compete for the prestigious trophy shaped like a stop sign. Stay with us for live coverage and updates highlighting the finest freestyle wrestling the United States has to offer.
The championships are divided into two separate tournaments on the first day, with the two divisions running concurrently on Days 2 and 3. The format features a mix of junior freestyle and 16U freestyle competitions, each with its own schedule before they merge into a shared lineup as the event progresses.
Here are the scheduled start times and key sessions:
– Junior Freestyle: begins at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, followed by another session at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11. On Sunday, July 12, action starts at 11:00 a.m., with continuing rounds at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
– 16U Freestyle: starts at 5:00 p.m. on July 10, then resumes at 4:00 p.m. on July 11. On July 12, wrestlers will compete in sessions at 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
Dublin Coffman standout Tommy Wurster, known for his performance in both styles, aims to capture titles in both divisions as he competes for the Greco-Roman crown at 120 pounds in the 16U National Championships in Fargo. Fans can catch all the action through Flowrestling’s subscription service, while brackets will be available on usabracketing.com as the competition unfolds.
Local athletes who’ll be keeping an eye on amid the nationwide talent are highlighted in bold within the team roster. Note that weight classes can be adjusted at weigh-ins, so the lineup may shift slightly as the event progresses. The Team Ohio contingent includes wrestlers across multiple weight divisions, with several standout names listed for fans to track.
– 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 (unspecified affiliation); 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 (unspecified); 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 (Perry)
This event showcases the depth of wrestling talent from across the country, with a strong contingent of Ohio athletes expected to leave Fargo with podium finishes. Additional coverage, live updates, and bracket information will be provided as the competition unfolds, with fans encouraged to follow along for real-time results and breakdowns of standout performances.