2023 Super 32: Minnesota Preview
When Minnesota Grapples, the Nation Watches! Minnesota’s Mighty Mat Warriors Set to Conquer 2023 SUPER 32! By Jenny Smith Photo Credit: White Bear Lake Wrestling Hey there, fellow grappler! Pull up a mat, because boy, does TKDWN have some juicy wrestling intel for you. The 2023 SUPER 32 is just around the corner, and if you’re not buzzing with excitement, trust me, you will be in a moment. This isn’t just any tournament. It’s the Super Bowl of high school wrestling, the clash of the titans, the ultimate battleground for those with the grit and passion for the sport. And this year, it promises to be even grander with 161 ranked wrestlers, including those 9 who are sitting pretty at #1 in their respective weight classes. Impressive, right? Now, let’s talk Minnesota. You know as well as I do that when our state sends its wrestlers, they’re not just any wrestlers; they’re top-tier athletes ready to claim their stake. We’ve got 32 warriors representing us this year, but let me spotlight a few that you absolutely, positively, can’t miss. Brett Swenson (106 lb) from Mounds View – Lightning fast and as slippery as they come. Blake Beissel (120 lb) from Hastings – Ranked #13 and with a fire that burns bright. That kid’s got some moves! Landon Robideau (138 lb) from STMA – At #4, he’s not just another face in the crowd. Landon’s here to make a statement. Marco Christiansen (190 lb) from Minnetonka – Ranked #10 and with power to boot, he’s on Nebraska’s radar for a reason. … and the list goes on. From the determined Bianca Eide (100 lb) of Stillwater to the unstoppable Cy Kruse (215 lb) of Totino Grace, Minnesota’s lineup is a force to be reckoned with. So, to my wrestling brethren out there, whether you’re competing, coaching, or cheering from the stands, gear up for a showdown. It’s Minnesota’s time to shine at the 2023 SUPER 32. And remember, in the wrestling world, it’s not just about the moves; it’s about the heart. Let’s bring that Minnesota heart to Greensboro. Spotlight Wrestler: Brett Swenson – Mounds View High School’s Mat Phenom Photo Credit: White Bear Press What’s that rumble on the mat, you ask? It’s none other than Brett Swenson, the 106 lb sensation out of Mounds View High School. Let’s roll out the mat for this Junior class dynamo and dive deep into what makes him one of the most talked-about wrestlers in Minnesota and across the nation. First off, a glimpse at his recent accolades: MSHSL State Championships (106AAA) – 2nd place finish, boasting a stellar record of 47 wins to just 3 losses in his sophomore year. And hey, did I mention he was named the Mustang MVP during the state finals. Nationally ranked 17th by Flowrestling. That’s right, 17th in the entire country! Oh, and when he’s not wrestling, Brett’s holding down the gridiron playing football. An impressive resume from the 2023 MN/USA Wrestling State Freestyle wrestling (16U – 113) – 1st place Greco Roman wrestling (16U – 113) – 2nd place. Further shining on the national stage, Brett finished 4th in Folkstyle wrestling at the2023 USA Wrestling Nationals(16U – 106 category). And the numbers? They don’t lie: An overall record of 71 wins to 16 losses since October 2022. A breakdown of those wins: 32 pins, 22 techs, and 5 majors. With a rank value of 1.122639 as of Brett’s been turning heads, and it’s not hard to see why. According to Flowrestling’s latest article, Complete Super 32 Boys High School Preview & Predictions, Brett is in a competitive bracket, brushing shoulders with the likes of Rocco Cassioppi and Shamus Regan. And while predictions place Brett finishing 8th, we all know the heart and fight of this young warrior. Brett’s more than just statistics and rankings; he embodies the spirit of wrestling. With determination, grit, and undeniable talent, he’s not just one to watch, he’s one to remember. So, to all my wrestling enthusiasts, keep your eyes peeled. Because when Brett Swensonteps onto the mat, you’re guaranteed a show worth every second. Catch him if you can! Spotlight Wrestler: Blake Beissel – The Pride of Hastings High School Gather around the mat, folks, because we’re diving into the wrestling journey of a young legend: Blake Beissel. Representing the roaring Raiders of Hastings High School, this 12th-grade dynamo has been creating waves in the 120 lb category. Here’s a snapshot of Blake’s journey: Fresh from Northern Plains Regional, Blake bagged a 3rd place finish in both Greco-Roman (113 category) and Freestyle wrestling (120 category). Talk about versatility! A stellar showcase at the 2023 MN/USA Wrestling State saw Blake clinching the 1st place in Freestyle wrestling (Junior – 120) and a respectable 2nd in Greco-Roman (Junior – 120). But what undoubtedly stands out is his incredible performance at the 2023 MSHSL State Tournament. Competing in the AAA, Blake dominated the 113 lb division, finishing with an astonishing record of 55 wins and just 1 loss. And speaking of numbers: A cumulative record that speaks volumes: 68 wins to a mere 7 losses. Out of those victories, Blake has nailed 32 pins, 17 techs, and 5 majors. With a rank value standing at 1.135556 as of recent data, it’s evident why colleges have set their sights on him. Speaking of colleges, here’s some exciting news: Blake has committed to the University of Minnesota for 2024. The Golden Gophers have definitely landed a golden boy! According to a recent Flowrestling article titled Complete Super 32 Boys High School Preview & Predictions, the competition is fierce in Blake’s weight class. While he’s predicted to secure the 8th spot, we all know rankings can be deceiving. With threats after the top three seeds like Nate Desmond and Louie Gill, the weight category promises chaos, but if there’s one thing certain, it’s that Blake Beissel is up for the challenge. Blake’s not just a wrestler; he’s a testament to dedication, hard work, and
2023 Super 32: Pennsylvania Preview
2023 PA Super 32 Preview Of course we had to preview the best state in the country. That’s it. That’s the intro. 106 1 1 Joe Bachmann PA 6 6 Dominic Deputy PA 24 HM Max Tancini PA What if I told you Joe Bachmann was one of the best incoming freshmen in the country. And I told you that he wins a lot. And then I told you that the last time he wrestled Deputy, he lost. So, I definitely agree with the seed here, as I have Bachmann #1 in the country. But if you’re sleeping on Deputy, the sheriff might have to wake you up. And then arrest you. Bachmann just beat Tancini at PA Power’s Surge Main Event. It should be noted this is one of the tougher weights this weekend. It’s like all the ranked kids said they’re going and they’re in the mix. For Bachmann, he’s expected to get the 16, 8, 4, and 2 from the round of 16 to the finals. That’s Ayden Dodd, Ezekiel Witt, Shamus Regan, and Grey Burnett. He’ll be challenged in a way that he maybe hasn’t been yet, but in the end he’s the favorite for a reason. Deputy is an interesting one. The 6 seed goes 11, 3, 2, 1. The 11 is Rylan Seacrist and I’d give Deputy a solid advantage there but if he’s not careful, could get tripped up. The 3 seed is a world team medalist from Colorado, Ignacio Villasenor. I’ll be watching this one. Then the 2 seed is Grey Burnett. Again, one to watch. Could we get a Bachmann Deputy finals? Yes. It’s not even a long shot. 113 1 3 Aaron Seidel PA 3 5 Landon Sidun PA 6 11 Ayden Smith PA 7 7 Davis Motyka PA 14 #1 JH Matthew O’Neill PA There’s a lot to like about this PA field. State champions (Seidel and Smith). Freshman star in the making (Sidun). Prep school studs (Motyka and O’Neill). Looking at the seeds, Seidel gets placed on the top half all by himself. The other 4 all drop to the bottom half where Sidun and O’Neill get after it in the round of 16. The winner of that gets Smith. O’Neill is following in older brother Nik’s footsteps, holding things down for Malvern Prep. Still only in JHS, he’s a threat here for sure, but we’ll how the physical nature of it all plays out for him. Meanwhile, Motyka has a potential match up with world champ Paul Kenny in the quarters. Don’t let the lack of PA competition in Seidel’s way fool you. He gets the JoJo Uhorchuk JJ Peace winner and they’re both some top quality wrestlers from SEC country. Then it’s a former world champ in Dom Munaretto. And ultimately, the showdown with Kenny. I think we kinda all want the Seidel Kenny finals. I think every other kid here wants otherwise. Kenny’s got the advantage in the most recent freestyle matches between them. We’ll see what that means here. 120 4 9 Nathan Desmond PA 7 15 Keanu Dillard PA 13 11 Louie Gill PA 21 HM Weston Pisarchick PA 22 HM Nico Fanella PA I’m not breaking any news here when I say the two at the top of this list were once teammates. In fact, they went back to back state champs for BECA last season. With Desmond at Sem now, both moving up some weights, we’ll keep an eye on this bracket and if they run into each other. They’re on opposite sides so it would have to be the finals or somewhere in the consolations. The crazy thing is that neither is favored to win this thing. But that doesn’t mean they couldn’t make it interesting. The top 2 in this weight are as good as it gets at this level. Knox from NJ. Castillo from AZ. Louie Gill’s seed and ranking are wild to me. But it is what it is. He should make it to Desmond in the round 16 at the very least. And that one should be close. Desmond won a head to head at Ironman a year ago, slight favor to him again. I think whoever wins that gets past Ethan Rivera in the quarters. Then it’s Anthony Knox. And that’s probably the end of the road for the state of PA. While it’s difficult to envision a world where any of the PA kids win the whole thing, it’s easy for me to see all 3 somewhere in the top 8. Fanella and Pisarchick are the sort of low seeds who can trip someone up. 126 1 2 Jax Forrest PA 4 7 Nik O’Neill PA 6 10 Eren Sement PA 7 9 Anthony Mutarelli PA 8 19 Mason Ziegler PA Stop me if you’ve heard this before. A PA kid is at the top of the bracket. We’re 4 weights in, already got 2 top seeds. This time it’s Jax Forrest. Now, a year ago there was a kid from Kentucky of all places, a Raney. Touch as nails, loves the cradle. Trailing big to Jax it looked like it would be business as usual for Mr. Forrest. Until Raney got the cradle locked up and set the bracket on fire. Well, a year later and I’m sure Forrest has been thinking of that for awhile. Well, the belt is there for him this year and I can’t really see him getting tripped up again. Setting him aside, the state is sending some heavy hitters throughout this weight and for those from elsewhere, you might want to look away should 5 out of 8 on the podium be from the state. There’s a clear pecking order, though you can never know for sure how they show up to compete. Being the 4 seed, we’re looking at a Nik O’Neill v Jax semi. This will be like the longest or tallest pair of 126s you’ll ever see. 132 3 2 Bo Bassett PA
2023 Super 32: California Preview
2023 California Super 32 Preview So, it has to be noted that there are a few absolute killers from the state that just aren’t making the trip this year. A lot of them from Gilroy. Daniel Zepeda and Cody Merrill who are both top in the country at their weights. The Cortez twins who captured big wins through the freestyle season after ending last year as state champions. Brock Mantanona. The last Mantanona at the HS level for a few years, CA wrestlers can breathe easy for awhile. But he was a runner up last year to Sergio Lemley. Lemley’s gone to Michigan, where Brock will be next year. Aden Valencia who has had quite an interesting career to say the least. Winning a collegiate open, not making weight for the state tournament. An event like this would have definitely brought him right back to the forefront of everyone’s mind. His rivalry with Zepeda might be the best in the country – certainly up there with Forrest Lilledahl, Sinclair Mirasola, etc. Anyway, let’s get into the group of kids who will be here this weekend. Of course some could still scratch, I believe Angelo Posada is out but that’s not been confirmed for me yet so I’m including him. And when we talk about the kids in this mix, we see a lot of opportunity for big moves nationally. We like to look for the party crashers and it ain’t no party like a West Coast party. Didn’t Pac and Dre teach you anything? {seed; *rank; name; school; state; grade} *Ranking = mine 106 Top Contenders: n/a n/a Anthony Garza Clovis CA 9 California as a whole usually has some absolute studs at this weight. Sometimes you’ll see a group of sophomores or juniors who are still down here, but it’s almost always the frosh dominating the field. Unfortunately for Super 32, there aren’t many making the trip. But there is one, Anthony Garza. Because he’s unseeded, I can’t give a good prediction of where he’ll end up or what the battle through the bracket will look like for him. I can say that we have Gavin Landers (IA) ranked 23rd in the country and Garza lost to him 4-2 not too long ago. That could indicate that he has a chance against some of the top guys. This bracket is crazy good though, so I’ll say anything like a quarterfinals run would be impressive even if he falls short of placing. Jack Baker is another CA kid making the trip east. Garza has a head to head over him but things could change, who knows. 113 Top Contenders: n/a 13 Rocklin Zinkin Buchanan CA 10 n/a n/a Thunder Lewis Clovis CA 10 n/a n/a Paulo Valdez Hesperia CA 11 15 n/a Sean Willcox St John Bosco CA 10 I have to think this is an oversight or something, but there’s zero explanation for Rocklin to not be ranked in anyone’s top 20 and then not seeded. Weird. I understand the other two who, likewise, aren’t seeded or ranked. Lewis and Valdez are the exact sort of CA kid that skates by under the radar that absolutely can give anyone up to top seed Aaron Seidel all he wants, and it could happen in the first two rounds. Unfortunately, as I think Rocklin is the most likely medalist, I have no idea what his quarterfinals, semifinals, or finals draws would be. We do, however, know what Willcox will be up against. As a freshman last season, he took 7th in a weight that saw Zinkin finish 2nd, Lewis finish 4th, and Valdez finish 6th. Here, as the 15 seed, he’ll get world champ Paul Kenny in the round of 16. In the quarterfinals, it’s top 10 Davis Motyka of Wyoming Seminary. That kid is a terror. Get past him and it’s Landon Sidun in the semis and then Seidel in the finals. That’s a brutal run through a brutal weight. My guess is that he falls to Kenny and then it’s a consolation free-for-all. Projected order of finish: Zinkin, Willcox, Lewis, Valdez 120 Top Contenders: 8 16 Ronnie Ramirez Walnut CA 11 15 17 CJ Huerta Buchanan CA 10 14 20 Michael Romero St John Bosco CA 9 11 25 Edwin Sierra Poway CA 11 I remember last season thinking Ramirez was one of the most underrated kids in the country. Then he proceeded to beat Dru Ayala who was in the top 10 at the time and made a nice run though ultimately didn’t place. This season, he’s got more national recognition heading into the weekend and is seeded (top 8) to place. After Ramirez, I disagree with the order of the seeding, in fact I have it exactly reversed. But, this isn’t egregious on anyone’s part. They’re all very close. And including Ramirez, any combo of this group could be the one to reach the podium. Now, the very top of this weight is absolutely ridiculous. Anthony Knox, Chris Castillo, and Seth Mendoza. But maybe one of them pulls the unthinkable? Quarterfinals: I like that we get a few seeded wrestlers to discuss so we can flesh out some quarterfinals and beyond. As the 8 seed, this is the round where Ronnie will run into Anthony Knox. Now, the smart money says this is where he drops to the consolations and fights for 3 through 8. And I’m not going to be the one to call for the upset win here. I will say that if there were someone to do it, it’d be him. The other kids are seeded higher than 8 which means the prediction from jump is they don’t reach the quarterfinals (which is presumably the top 8 seeds). So that means they’ll meet one of these top 8 prior to the quarters and will need to pull out the surprise. Sierra would get 6 seed #19 Porter Matecki in the round of 16. Matecki is a Missouri state champ. He’s really solid but
Pablo’s Previews: CA Kids With Best Chance At Super 32 Belt
By Pablo DiMaria Pablo’s Previews Some Of The Top Wrestlers from California that will contend for a Super 32 championship belt Los Angeles, CA. – The 23rd annual Super 32 tournament is scheduled to take place October 21-22 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Sixteen years have passed since the first batch of California wrestlers entered the event. David Klingsheim (Liberty High) was the first CA medalist, placing fourth at 119 lbs. The following year, Alex Cisneros (Selma High) and Klingsheim became the first and second wrestlers from the Golden State to win the prestigious Super 32 belt. This year, around 60 wrestlers from California will make the cross-country trip to try to get their hands on their own belt. Let’s look at some of the wrestlers from CA who I believe can return back to California with some hardware, maybe even that belt. 106 – Anthony Garza (Clovis); 2022 Super32: DNC Garza is an incoming freshman who has had a lot of success recently. In the last few months, Garza won the Super 32 qualifier, defeating Jack Baker (Granada High School) 5-2. Baker was a North Coast place winner and was a match shy of advancing to the CIF state tournament last season. Garza placed second at the Grappler Fall Classic, losing a 4-2 match to Gavin Landers (Iowa). Landers himself is a Fargo Double All-American and a top freshman in the country. Garza’s relative “unknown” status in the tournament will make him a dangerous threat to the competition. 113 – Rocklin Zinkin (Buchanan); 2022 Super32: DNC Rocklin picked up a lot of quality wins through his freshman campaign last season. He walked away with Zinkin Classic, Sonora TOC, Doc B titles. He got the CIF post-season party started right with a Section championship. Although he’d ultimately take 2nd in the state, he spent the majority of the season ranked in the top 15 nationally. Now competing up a weight class, Rocklin is a strong top 8 contender and possible champion if it’s all clicking for him this weekend. His weight is especially frisky with 2 world champions, and more. 120 – Ronnie Ramirez (Walnut); 2022 Super32: 4-2 (113) Ramirez became the second Ramirez’s brother to claim a state title for the family after winning it all over a tough Antonio Rodriguez (Los Gatos) 9-2. His elder brother (Alex) was a state champion in 2020. Last season, Ramirez won a CIF Southern Section Divisional and master’s title at 113 pounds. Ronnie enters Super 32 with high expectations coming off a Freakshow performance where he pinned five of six opponents en route to the title. Q: Can you introduce yourself? A: name is Ronnie Ramirez 17yrs old California state champ Q: How did you get into wrestling in the first place? A: My dad. He wrestled. Q: Which three words would you use to describe yourself as an athlete? A: Calm, technical and funny. Q: Who is your biggest sports idol? A: Steph Curry Q: How do you feel you have grown since you were a freshman walking into your first practice? A: A lot getting better and more mature Q: What is your favorite wrestling memory ever? A: The wrestling trips to Tulsa nationals with my dad and my brothers and taking 1st place. Q: What does it mean for you to come from the Ramirez clan, where your father was a state medal winner and your older brother a state champion? A: Means a lot to represent our family name and thankful for this gift my dad has pass on, but we’re not done. There’s another lil Ramirez following right behind us lol. Q: What are your expectations this weekend at the Super 32 tournament? A: Always to win, but mainly to learn and grow from this tough tournament whatever the results are Q: What’s your favorite dish that your mom makes? A: Steak and tater tots Q: Something interesting that people don’t know about you? A: I love basketball and play a lot in the summer. That’s why I don’t do much freestyle or Fargo. 120 – Chris Huerta (Buchanan); 2022 Super32: DNC Sophomore sensation Chris “C.J.” Huerta is another wrestler for Buchanan who had a phenomenal freshman season. C.J. entered the state tournament as the No. 2 seed after having won the Tim Brown, Morro Bay, and the always-tough Central Section. Nevertheless, a shocking upset sent him to the consolation rounds, but he rebounded by eventually defeating the wrestler who beat him in the quarterfinal round and placing third at 113 pounds. A former Folkstyle National Champion, C.J. has the potential to win big matches on the national stage. 120 – Antonio Rodriguez (Los Gatos); 2022 Super32: 2-2 (113) Rodriguez AKA Ant-Man, as his teammates refer to him, had a tremendous freshman season that saw him place second at the CIF state tournament behind Ramirez. Ant-Man picked up a Central Coast title along the way, becoming the first Los Gatos High freshman to do so. His unorthodox style of wrestling will make him a dangerous individual to face during the early rounds. 120 – Michael Romero (St. John Bosco); 2022 Super32: 5th (106) Everyone in California should be excited to see Romero compete in high school. A highly touted middle schooler, Romero recently won the New York Journeymen tournament and placed second at Fargo. Last year at Super 32, he competed in the high school division as an 8th grader, and placed fifth. Between him, Ronnie, CJ, and Ant, this is one of the best weights for CA this weekend, and should be a fun one to watch this season. Q&A with Michael Q: Do you have a lot of pressure to perform at a high level like those affiliated with St. John Bosco? A: I don’t really feel pressure because I feel like I am on the same track with the help of coach Valencia. Q: What was the ultimate decision to choose Bosco? A: I chose Bosco because I knew I’d have good partners and
2023 Super 32: Illinois Preview
2023 Illinois Super 32 Preview I feel like Illinois has brought more wrestlers out to NC in years past. Maybe that’s just perception because the state always has some of the most elite anywhere. And this year that’s also true, even if a few others like Kannon Webster and Sergio Lemley have moved on. It also stands to reason the kids really serious about football, like Dillan Johnson for example, wouldn’t be making the trip either. Still, there are some very strong belt contenders and as always a few sleepers, if you can even call them that. {Seed; *Rank; Name; School; State; Grade} *Ranking = mine 106 Top Contenders: 7 8 Rocco Cassioppi Honenegah IL 9 5 10 Caleb Noble Waukegan IL 9 10 11 Rocco Hayes Sandberg IL 11 So, we have 3 Illinois kids ranked in the top 25 who will be in this bracket. It’s hard to say between 5 and 15 at any weight how much difference there really is. So while we have Rocco Hayes ranked the highest of this trio, they’re all quite close. Hayes is the veteran of the group, a junior coming off a 3rd place finish in the state last season. Cassioppi has been perhaps the busiest of all this Summer, notably picking up a couple ranked wins at Elite 8. Noble might have the most upside and showed already at Fargo he’s no shrinking violet on the big stage. Quarterfinals: Noble is slated to meet Shamus Regan in the quarterfinals here. Regan himself is our #7 nationally and the 4 seed. As is the case with most potential match ups that would be stellar. Regan holds a recent 5-2 win over Noble at Tulsa this past Winter. But that was neck and neck the whole way. As the 7 and 10 seeds, the Rocco’s are slated to wrestle each other in the round of 16. I can’t find any recent history between them***, so if someone has that, feel free to share with me. For now, I have this as a toss up, not just on the journey to the Super 32 podium, but also for supremacy among kids named Rocco in Illinois. That might even mean more. The winner of this one would face Grey Burnett more than likely. He’s 2 seed and currently 3rd in the country. Gotta favor him but stranger things have happened for sure. Neither one would be terribly outmatched. Semifinals: Should Noble win his quarter, he’d get the winner of Joe Bachmann and Ezekiel Witt. Bachmann is expected to win that one and then would be favored over Noble, but not by as much as those outside Illinois might think. On the other side, a win over Burnett in the quarters would likely have a battle with Ignacio Villasenor in the semis. I mean that’s a rough stretch but that’s what Super 32 is all about. From the round of 16 on, you’re likely going to get stronger competition than you will in the state season, even the finals. Finals: Is there a universe out there where Noble and a Rocco make the Super 32 finals? I think so. A lot would have to go right of course. But upsets are only upsets based on rankings on paper. The wrestling happens out there, on the mat. And a kid like Noble could well be the best 106 in the country by season’s end. So I’m not predicting that but I’m saying these light weights have tons of chaos and almost always some super early surprise result. Conclusion/Prediction: With all three seeded in the top 10, the odds say one is almost locked into a medal here, with another being projected, and a 3rd not long off the odds either. The way I have them ranked, they’d be the 6, 7, and 9 seeds. It doesn’t get much closer than that, folks. And it could certainly be that as the 5 seed, the path for Noble opens up for him early. Predicted order of finish: Noble, Cassioppi, Hayes ***Turns out Cassioppi and Hayes met up just this past week in a 4-0 decision for Cassioppi. I think that deserves a slight change in the rankings coming in, and it’ll be Hayes with the possible chance at revenge here. 113 Top Contenders: 4 3 Dom Munaretto St Charles East IL 10 12 18 Nicholas Garcia Marmion Academy IL 10 n/a n/a Bruno Cassioppi Honenegah IL 9 The top contender at this weight is none other than Dom Munaretto. I mean that much is clear. He’s our #3 in the country and enters as the 4 seed in this bracket. Nick Garcia is also up from 106 and comes in solidly within the top 20 and a 12 seed. He finished 4th in the state as a freshman and should be a tough out for anyone. There’s nothing “other” about the other Cassioppi, unless you say Bruno is otherworldly. He’s every bit the equal of Rocco and might blow this whole bracket up. I have him ranked 14th at 106. But prior to this weekend, I’m taking a wait and see approach since he’s unseeded. Without knowing what line he’ll be sitting at in the bracket, I can’t really say who he might face in any round. Just know, he’s liable to beat everyone here, including the top seed Seidel. Quarterfinals: Should Munaretto do what we expect, he’ll run into Dru Ayala from Iowa. Of course Ayala is following in his brother Drake’s (now at Iowa) footsteps and will be a challenge. However, the St Charles East sophomore is the favorite here to make the semis. What’s interesting for Ayala is that as the 5 seed, to get to Munaretto in these quarters, he’ll have to go through Garcia in the round of 16. Which means to get to the quarters, Garcia will have to get through the 5 seed first. If he does, then it’s IL on IL violence with Munaretto. Semifinals: I like Munaretto
Tahir Parkins Commits To Rutgers
Nazareth junior Tahir Parkins keeps the class of 2025 announcement train rolling. He recently went public with his commitment to Rutgers university. He enters this season with a 61-10 record and comes off the heels of a 4th place finish in the state last March. He’ll be at Super 32 next week where he should maintain a top 15 ranking nationally. We currently have him #15 exactly and think th needle is indeed pointing up for this Blue Eagle. More PA Commitments
Aaron Seidel Commits To Virginia Tech
Northern Lebanon junior phenom, Aaron Seidel, made his college decision this week, ending the recruiting process and letting him settle into a final 2-year stretch run that should include two more PIAA state titles and a bevy of other gold medals, belts, and championship awards. He projects to 125 at the next level, a weight where the Hokies have had some success between Eddie Ventresca and Sam Latona. He’ll be counted on to build upon their success once he steps on campus in 2025. Chances are good he redshirts that first season and then begins the journey toward ACC and NCAA dominance. While Blacksburg is still years away, what is right here right now for Seidel, our #4 wrestler in the country at 113, is Super 32 and then a junior season where he settles in as the lead horse in the toughest state in the country. More News
2023 Super 32 Iowa Entries
Super 32 Iowa Wrestlers Export XLSExport CSV First Last Weight School State Finish Super 32 Finish Mac Crosson 106 Indianola High School Taye Jordan 106 Atlantic High school Gavin Landers 106 Denver Mathew Prine 106 Southeast Polk High School Hayden Schwab 106 Don Bosco Isaac Wignall 106 Ankeny High School Dru Ayala 113 Fort Dodge Senior High School 2 Ashton Grace 113 Ottumwa High School 8 Alexander Pierce 113 Iowa City West High School 1 Cale Vandermark 113 Ankeny Centennial High School 4 Jake Knight 120 Bettendorf High School 1 Dawson Youngblut 120 Don Bosco High School Carson Doolittle 126 Webster city Community schools 3 Timothy Koester 126 Bettendorf High School 3 Blake Allen 132 Underwood 1 Jayce Luna 132 Bettendorf High School 3 Koy Davidson 138 Fort Dodge 2 Carter Freeman 138 Waukee NW 1 Boden White 138 Denver High School Parker Casey 144 Johnston Middle School 1 Kane Naaktgeboren 144 Linn-Mar High School 2 Bas Diaz 150 Waverly-Shell Rock 1 Kael Voinovich 150 Iowa City High School 2 Braylon Griffiths 157 Ottumwa High School Lincoln Jipp 157 Bettendorf 5 Damarion Ross 175 Fort Dodge senior high 2 Brayden Koester 190 Bettendorf High School Danarii Mickel 190 Ames High School 2 Dreshaun Ross 215 Fort Dodge senior high 1 Daniel Herrera 285 Ames High School 1 Iowa is an interesting case, there’s no one with notable Super 32 history but there are a lot of younger brothers to some really good kids now at the next level. Dru Ayala -> Drake Ayala. Kane Naaktgeboren -> Tate Naaktgeboren Kael Voinovich -> Victor Voinovich Then there’s a CA state champion now Ames High School heavyweight, Daniel “Peanut” Herrera. Then there’s national top 5 Dreshaun Ross with a chance to solidify his spot. And then there’s a slew of lower weights where Iowa is scattered throughout the top 20. The most interesting here might be freshman Dawson Youngblut. In any case, I expect some deep runs by multiple kids, with a couple causing a stir into the semis. BACK TO HUB
2023 Super 32 Oklahoma Entries
Super 32 Oklahoma Wrestlers Export XLSExport CSV First Last Weight School State Finish Super 32 Finish Eric Casula 106 Westmoore Highschool 3 Cason Craft 106 Sallisaw High School Aydan Thomas 113 Stillwater 1 Jason Goodin 113 Edmond North, Oklahoma 2 Canon Acklin 120 Collinsville 1 Devon Miller 120 Edmond North 2 Stockon Allen 120 Stillwater High School 1 JJ McComas 126 Stillwater 2 Dylan Bratt 138 Chickasha High School 3 Trae Rios 144 Westmoore High School 4 Beau Hickman 144 Tuttle HS 1 Kody Routledge 150 Edmond North high school 3 LaDarion Lockett 157 Stillwater High School 1 1 Oscar Williams 215 Edmond North High School 2 I don’t know if 14 or so wrestlers is the norm for Oklahoma to send, but within this small group are some real heavyweights, and I don’t mean the weight class. After PJ Duke, LaDarion Lockett could very well be the next best wrestler in any weight. Especially with Joe Sealey out of the event. He’s a world champion, a past Super 32 champion, and a big favorite now to do it again. He’ll be joined by a trio of Stillwater teammates, Aydan Thomas, JJ McComas, and Stockton Allen. Of the three, McComas enters with the highest seed and national ranking but Thomas has spent a good part of the last calendar year in the top 10 or even top 5 at 106. Up at 113, he’ll have a chance to prove he belongs there as well. Kody Routledge is the one non-Stillwater wrestler with a solid chance to crash the party. I think Devon Miller is the best shot at a dark horse performing well. BACK TO HUB
2023 Super 32 New York Entries
Super 32 New York Wrestlers Export XLSExport CSV First Last Weight School State Finish Super 32 Finish Vincent Augello 106 Commack Jaron Barrientos 106 Lewiston Porter Cooper Merli 106 Newburgh Free Acaedmy 1 Connor Sheridan 106 Hauppauge High School 2 Brennan Sprague 106 Monsignor farrell Oumar Tounkara 106 St.Benedict’s 1 Anthony Valls 106 Chenango Valley High School 8 Tommy Aiello 113 John Glenn 1 Jason Euceda 113 Brentwood Darren Florance 113 Harpursville Central School 1 Brody Franklin 113 Long Beach NY High Sxhool Evin Gursoy 113 Midwood H.S. 2 Will Russell 113 Manhasset High School Dunia Sibomana 113 Long Beach High School 1 Christopher Colon 120 Shoreham-Wading River High School 5 Ryan Ferrara 120 Chenango Forks High School 6 Thomas Looby Jr. 120 Brewster Gavin Mangano 120 Shoreham wading River 2 Christopher Noto 120 Honeoye Falls Lima (HFL) 3 Finnegan OBrien 120 Locust Valley Peyton Spencer 120 East syracuse minoa Dillon Arrick 126 Arlington 3 Caden Barrientos 126 Lewiston Porter Anthony Clem 126 Wantagh High School 2 Matthew Marlow 126 Northport High School 1 Nikolas Massaro 126 St. Joe’s 1 Joseph Clem 132 Wantagh High School 2 George Johnson 132 Iona Prep Zukhriddin Majidov 132 Poly Prep Samson McKissick Staley 132 Pittsford Mendon high school 6 Jacob McVige 132 Honeoye Falls Lima 4 Phillip Provenzano 132 Fairport Tyler Visciano 132 Smithtown East Amir Avazov 138 James Madison High School 4 Jude Bellantoni 138 Iona Preparatory School 4 Brayden Fahrbach 138 Mt Sinai 1 caleb Jolly 138 John C Birddlebough Waylan Winseman 138 Honeoye Falls Lima Cameron Catrabone 144 Williamsville North High School 1 6 Zach Gerby 144 Pittsford NY Jason Kwaak 144 Brentwood High School 3 Anthony Williams 144 Monsignor Farrell High School Liam Carlin 150 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School 2 PJ Duke 150 Minisink Valley 1 1 Griffin LaPlante 150 St Francis 5 Nolan Liess 150 Wyoming Seminary Leo Tansey 150 Collegiate School JOVANNI TORRES 150 MONSIGNOR FARRELL HIGH SCHOOL WILLIAM BURNELL 157 PHOENIX christopher crawford 157 wyoming seminary 4 Tyler Fromm 157 Trinity Pawling Dash Hort 157 Poly Prep Kosta Koufalis 157 Iona prep 2 Thomas Mancini 157 St Anthony’s 2 Ryley Monica 157 South Jefferson Mason Rowley 157 Little falls high school Vandavian Way 157 Gouverneur High school 4 Xavier Giles 165 Greens Farms Academy 3 Kyle Jacobs 165 Monsignor Farrell HS 3 Gage LaPlante 165 starpoint 7 Reese Spiro 165 NMH Jacob Stephenson 165 Wilson Johnathan Clohecy 175 G.Ray Bodley 5 Ian Sutherland 175 Brewster High School Samuel Szerlip 175 Nyack High School 3 Braidon Woodward 175 Palmac 3 Alexander Berisha 190 Fox Lane Gabe Garibaldi 285 Iona Prep 6 I mean, this list starts and ends with PJ Duke. Duke is by most accounts the best wrestler in the country at any weight. He’s a returning Super 32 champion and the favorite to do it again. But he’s not all The Empire State has either. Cam Catrabone is a past medalist who should be right back in the mix again. Chris Crawford competes for Wyoming Seminary but repping NY in the pre-season, he could give them another wrestler on the podium. Braidon Woodward has had his fair share of tough competition th least few months, he could be that upper weight dark horse. BACK TO HUB