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    IndianaMat Hoosier Preseason Open

    2024 IndianaMat Hoosier Preseason Open September 8th

    Date
    September 8, 2024

    Registration
    Registration will start in late July
     
    Petition Information
    Petitions are closed
     
    Brackets and Streaming
    Coming Soon

    Stud List
     
    Coming Soon
     
     
    Location:
    Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
    4000 Parnell Ave
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
     
    Event Schedule (Tentative)
    Saturday September 7th  Weigh-ins
    VIP Weigh-ins 2-3pm
    Normal Weigh-ins 5-7pm Sunday September 8th  Wrestling Session 1 
    9:00 am pm EST
    Weights: 109, 123, 141, 147, 168, 193, 288 Wrestling Session 2
    2:00 pm EST
    Weights: 116, 129, 135, 153, 160, 178, 218  
    Weigh-In Information
    Saturday September 7th 
    VIP Weigh-ins 2-3pm
    Normal Weigh-ins 5-7pm No Satellite Weigh-ins Weigh-ins will be in a singlet or NFHS approved two-piece uniform No weight change fee Weigh-ins are WHOLE pounds, tenths will count! For example if you weigh 153.3 you will NOT wrestle the 153lbs weight class!   
    VIP Weigh-In Information
    Saturday September 7th 
    VIP Weigh-ins 2-3pm $20 cash only paid at the door No limit to number of VIP weigh-in athletes  
    Entry Fee
    $40 Registration by September 4th at 10:00pm EST or 850 paid entries, whichever comes first. No membership card is required to wrestle You must pay online by credit card ONLY! There will be no refunds of paid entries. Online registration ONLY will be accepted this year. Registration will be cut off at the first 850 paid entries or September 4th at 10pm ET whichever comes first. Please note we have sold out the past four years. The Tournament Committee will retain the right to add up to an additional 25 wrestlers, at their discretion, via a petition process, after the entry cutoff. Information about the petition process will be posted within a day after registration closes. Once we reach the entry limit registration will be shut down. After that point the ONLY way to enter is through a petition.  
    Memorial Coliseum Procedures
    No charge for parking on Saturday for weigh-ins. Please tell the attendant you are there for wrestling weigh-ins Coolers will be allowed in the athlete lunch area only. Athletes can bring coolers in through the Athlete Entrance ONLY!  
    Tournament Gear and Apparel

    3X Gear is the official gear distributor for the IndianaMat Hoosier Preseason Open. They will be on hand with a full selection of tournament apparel and other wrestling apparel and supplies.
     
    Spectators
    $20 per person can be purchased at the door Sunday morning or before session 2.
     
    Age Groups
    Students currently enrolled in 7th-12th grades will be wrestling in one division.

    Awards
    Top 4 will receive medals and the top 4 will qualify for Super 32 early entry
     
    Contact
    Joe Caprino
    joe@Indianamat.com
     
    Wrestling Information
    -Wrestling will take place on Sunday September 8th, 2024
    -Weight Classes: 109, 116, 123, 129, 135, 141, 147, 153, 160, 168, 178, 193, 218, 288
    -Wrestlers in 7th-12th grade may participate
    -Double elimination wrestle-backs to 4th place
    -Period lengths Championship 2:00-1:30-1:30 Consolation 2:00-1:00-1:00 
    -Overtime will be 1 minute sudden victory neutral and 30 second ride-out
    -We will seed all wrestlers with specific criteria so please include your state or national credentials when registering 
    -2024/2025 NFHS rules will be utilized, except the overtime modification
    -Wrestling will be on full mats
    -Singlet or approved NFHS uniform is required
    -College out of bounds rules will be utilized.
    -Headgear is not required, but recommended
    -Mouthpieces are required if you have braces
    -NFHS hair rules will apply
     
    Seeding Information
    MatScouts Willie Saylor will seed up to 16 in each weight class. All others with criteria below will be separated beyond the seeded wrestlers.
     
    Each wrestler that qualifies will be given a "Separation Criteria" from the list below. The criteria are ranked in order.
    1. Nationally ranked in FloWrestling or MatScouts rankings
    2. State Champion/IHPO Champion
    3. State 2-3/IHPO 2-4
    4. State 4-5
    5. State 6-8
    6. State Qualifier/IHPO Top 6 or 8
    7. Other Credentialed athletes that deserve separation
     
    With these groups we will determine seeds.  Here is an example
    If we have 2 wrestlers with #1 criteria, 4 with #2, 2 with #3, 2 with #4 and 5 with #5 this is how it will work.
     
    The top two seeds will be the two wrestlers with #1 criteria in a random order
    Seeds 3-6 will be the wrestlers with #2 criteria in a random order
    Seeds 7-8 wrestlers with #3 criteria in a random order
    Seeds 9-10 wrestlers with #4 criteria in a random order
    Seeds 11-14 wrestlers with #5 criteria in a random order
    The seeds will be determined randomly by TrackWrestling. 
     
    Host Hotel
    Information coming soon
     
    College Coaches
    We will offer a special college coaches package for $50. 
    You may pay in advance or pay if you are not attending the event and want the entry database using this button
    Click here to purchase
    The package will include:
    Registration list of all high school aged wrestlers with name, address, grade, weight, accomplishments, GPA, and college test scores* Preliminary entry list sent after registration closes Note: Due to coliseum policies you will need to purchase a ticket separately.  
    *Tournament entry information with addresses and contact information will be sent the week after the event and will have all high school aged wrestlers that opted to have information released to coaches.
     
    Past Results
    2023 Results(747 wrestlers from 9 states)
    2022 Results(732 wrestlers from 10 states)
    2021 Results(716 wrestlers from 12 states)
    2020 Results(707 wrestlers from 16 states)
    2019 Results(610 wrestlers from 11 states)
    2018 Results(605 wrestlers from 12 states)
    2017 Results(607 wrestlers from 10 states)
    2016 Results(647 wrestlers from 11 states)
    2015 Results(580 wrestlers from 11 states)
    2014 Results(586 wrestlers from 14 states)
    2013 Results(598 wrestlers from 10 states)
    2012 Results(444 wrestlers from 8 states)
    2011 Results(254 wrestlers from 9 states)
    2010 Results(171 wrestlers from 9 states)  
     
    IHSAA Rules
    Regarding Coaching at the IHPO
    15-2 During School Year Out-of-Season
    15-2.1 Individual Sports (Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Wrestling)
    a. Students may participate in non-school contests as individuals or as members of a non-school team in non-school contests provided that participation during school time is approved by the school principal or his/her designee.
    b. Coaches, from a member school coaching staff, may coach students in that sport if NOT under the organization, supervision and operation of the member school.
    c. Member schools may not organize, supervise or operate athletic practices or interschool athletic contests.
    d. Member schools may not provide school-owned uniforms (jerseys, shirts, shorts, pants, singlets, or swimsuits, etc.) worn by the student in non-school contests.
     
    Estimated Future Event Dates
    *We try our best to be the weekend after Labor Day
    September 7-8, 2024
    September 6-7, 2025
    September 12-13, 2026

    High School News

    IHSAA Approves Girls Wrestling as a Varsity Sport

    In an 18-0 decision the IHSAA has moved forward with fully sanctioning girls wrestling as a varsity sport in Indiana. The sport was officially approved this afternoon after running as a separate event under the IHSGW since 2017 and two years under the IHSAA's Emerging Sport status.
     
    Indiana has been a training ground for many of the top women's wrestlers in the country with Olympians Sarah Hildebrandt and Kayla Miracle leading the way. Indiana has a strong tradition in women's wrestling and as a fully sanctioned sport it will continue to produce wrestlers with national and world level success.

    High School News

    THREEEEE Big Rule Changes Coming to High School Wrestling

    Big changes are coming to high school wrestling this season. Over the past ten years the collegiate folkstyle rules have become almost a different sport with out of bound stalling, what determines out of bounds, and this past year the three point takedown. While many were clamoring for the college out of bounds rules with only one supporting point determining being in bounds it was repeatedly shot down by the NFHS due to mat and gym size concerns.
     
    This year though, the NFHS has decided that it is time to implement the one supporting point criteria for high school wrestling. While making the wrestling area a little bigger this rule will make it easier for referees to focus on the action instead of checking for the proper amount of supporting points of the wrestlers.
     
    On top of that change the NFHS has approved the popular three-point takedown. This year at the NCAA level they went to a three-point takedown. Many people were cautious, but also excited about that big change. After the NCAA season concluded many felt that the three-point takedown was a huge success.
     
    If these two big changes aren’t enough for you, the NFHS has also aligned with the NCAA level with adding a four-point nearfall. After four seconds on your back the offensive wrestler will now be awarded four points instead of taking five seconds to earn only three points. This was implemented in the NCAA since 2015 and last year they updated the rule to allow two points for two seconds, three points for three seconds, and four points for four seconds or more. The NFHS will follow the NCAA and implement all three scenarios for nearfall.
     
    Other rule changes include a clarification of the Technical Fall criteria and not requiring a 10-foot circle on the wrestling mat.
     
    Here is the NFHS article on the changes
    https://www.nfhs.org/articles/participants-now-inbounds-with-one-point-of-contact-in-high-school-wrestling/
    NFHS Article.pdf

    High School News
    602 7

    2024 Pritchard Companies US Open Entries from Indiana

    Brackets
    Click here for brackets on FloArena
     
    Schedule of Events
    Wednesday, April 24
    U20 Greco-Roman (10 Mats) Main Arena
    Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Consolations
    10:00AM – 3:00 PM
    U15 Greco-Roman (5 Mats) Concourse
    Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Consolations
    10:00AM – 3:00PM
    Masters Greco-Roman (5 Mats) Concourse
    Preliminaries to Medal Matches (If Needed)
    4:00PM – 8:30PM
    Futures Greco-Roman (2 Mats) Main Arena
    Preliminaries to Medal Matches
    4:00PM – 8:30PM
    U20 Greco-Roman (4 Mats) Main Arena
    Consolation and Consolation Semifinals 
    4:00PM – 6:30PM 
    U15 Greco-Roman (4 Mats) Main Arena
    Consolation and Consolation Semifinals 
    4:00PM – 6:30PM 
    U20 Greco-Roman (4 Mats) Main Arena
    All Medal Matches
    6:30PM – 8:00PM 
    U15 Greco-Roman (4 Mats) Main Arena
    All Medal Matches
    6:30PM – 8:00PM 
     
    Thursday April 25
    U17 Greco-Roman (10 Mats) Main Arena
    Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Consolations 
    10:00AM – 3:00PM 
    U15 Freestyle (5 Mats) Concourse
    Preliminaries and Consolations
    10:00AM – 3:00PM
    U17 Greco-Roman (4 Mats)  Main Arena
    Consolations, Consolation Semifinals, Medal Matches, and Best 2 of 3 Finals
    4:00PM – 7:30PM
    U15 Freestyle (6 Mats) Main Arena
    Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Consolations
    4:00PM – 8:00PM
    Futures Freestyle  (2 Mats) Concourse
    Preliminaries and Consolations
    4:00PM – 8:00PM
    Masters Freestyle – Day 1 (3 Mats) Concourse
    Preliminaries
    4:00PM – 8:00PM

    Friday, April 26
    U20 Freestyle (15 Mats) Main Arena and Concourse
    Preliminaries and Consolations
    10:00AM – 3:00PM
    Masters Freestyle-Day 2 (3 Mats) Concourse
    Preliminaries to Medal Matches
    10:00AM - 3:00PM
    U20 Freestyle (8 Mats) Main Arena and Concourse
    Preliminaries and Consolations
    4:00PM – 8:30PM
    Futures Freestyle  (2 Mats) Concourse
    Consolations to Medal Matches
    4:00PM – 8:00PM
    U15 Freestyle (4 Mats) Main Arena
    Consolations and Consolations Semifinals
    4:00PM – 6:30PM 
    U15 Freestyle (4 Mats) Main Arena
    All Medal Matches
    6:30PM – 8:00PM 

    Saturday, April 27
    U20 Freestyle (8 Mats) Main Arena
    Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Consolations and Consolation Semifinals
    10:00AM – 1:00PM
    U17 Freestyle (7 Mats) Concourse *Will take over U20 Mats at 1:00
    Preliminaries and Consolations
    10:00AM – 3:00PM
    U20 freestyle (4 Mats) Main Arena
    All Medal Matches
    4:00PM – 5:30PM
    U17 Freestyle (6 Mats) Main Arena
    Preliminaries, Quarterfinals and Consolations
    4:00PM – 8:00PM
    Girls HS Showcase Freestyle (5 Mats)  Concourse
    Preliminaries, Quarterfinals and Consolations
    4:00PM – 8:00PM 

    Sunday, April 28
    U17 Freestyle (6 Mats) Main Arena
    Semifinals, Consolations, Consolation Semifinals, Medal Matches and Best 2 of 3 Finals
    10:00AM – 2:00PM
    Girls HS Showcase Freestyle (8 Mats) Main Arena and Concourse
    Semifinals, Consolations and Consolation Semifinals
    10:00AM – 1:00PM
    Girls HS Showcase Freestyle (4 Mats) Main Arena and Concourse
    All Medal Matches
    1:00PM – 3:00PM
     

    U20 Freestyle (8 Mats) Main Arena
    Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Consolations and Consolation Semifinals
    10:00AM – 1:00PM
    U17 Freestyle (7 Mats) Concourse *Will take over U20 Mats at 1:00
    Preliminaries and Consolations
    10:00AM – 3:00PM
    U20 freestyle (4 Mats) Main Arena
    All Medal Matches
    4:00PM – 5:30PM
    U17 Freestyle (6 Mats) Main Arena
    Preliminaries, Quarterfinals and Consolations
    4:00PM – 8:00PM
    Girls HS Showcase Freestyle (5 Mats)  Concourse
    Preliminaries, Quarterfinals and Consolations
    4:00PM – 8:00PM 
     
    Sunday, April 28
    U17 Freestyle (6 Mats) Main Arena
    Semifinals, Consolations, Consolation Semifinals, Medal Matches and Best 2 of 3 Finals
    10:00AM – 2:00PM
    Girls HS Showcase Freestyle (8 Mats) Main Arena and Concourse
    Semifinals, Consolations and Consolation Semifinals
    10:00AM – 1:00PM
    Girls HS Showcase Freestyle (4 Mats) Main Arena and Concourse
    All Medal Matches
    1:00PM – 3:00PM
     
     
    Entries from Indiana
    Division Style Weight Name Team Girls HS Showcase Freestyle 100 lbs Aaliyah Brown Howe Wrestling School, LLC Girls HS Showcase Freestyle 105 lbs Madisyn Mikels Indiana Girls HS Showcase Freestyle 105 lbs Rianne Murphy Wyoming Seminary Wrestling Club Girls HS Showcase Freestyle 115 lbs Amelia Murphy Wyoming Seminary Wrestling Club Girls HS Showcase Freestyle 125 lbs Naima Ghaffar M3 Wrestling Academy Girls HS Showcase Freestyle 135 lbs Ella Gahl Spartans Wrestling Club Masters A Freestyle 62 kg Caleb Bourland Chicago Wrestling Club Masters A Freestyle 88 kg Alex Skipper Brownsburg Wrestling Club Masters A Greco-Roman 62 kg Caleb Bourland Chicago Wrestling Club Masters A Greco-Roman 88 kg Alex Skipper Brownsburg Wrestling Club Masters B Freestyle 100 kg Michael Burke Yorktown Wrestling Club Masters B Freestyle 58 kg Daniel Coyne Edgewood Wrestling Club Masters B Freestyle 78 kg Michael Morgan Legends of Gold Wrestling Masters B Greco-Roman 100 kg Michael Burke Yorktown Wrestling Club Masters B Greco-Roman 58 kg Daniel Coyne Edgewood Wrestling Club Masters B Greco-Roman 78 kg Michael Morgan Legends of Gold Wrestling Masters C Greco-Roman 78 kg Seth Gleave Indiana U15 Freestyle 38 kg Ezra Cappa Edgewood Wrestling Club U15 Freestyle 38 kg Joshua Sanders Red Cobra Wrestling Academy U15 Freestyle 41 kg Spenser McCammon Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U15 Freestyle 41 kg Cameron Schofield Red Cobra Wrestling Academy U15 Freestyle 41 kg Nathanial Sanders Red Cobra Wrestling Academy U15 Freestyle 44 kg Jeremy Carver Contenders Wrestling Academy U15 Freestyle 44 kg Traevon Ducking Contenders Wrestling Academy U15 Freestyle 48 kg Connor Maddox Contenders Wrestling Academy U15 Freestyle 48 kg Daniel Brown Jr. Howe Wrestling School, LLC U15 Freestyle 52 kg Xavier Flores Center Grove Wrestling Club U15 Freestyle 57 kg Grayson Baumann Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U15 Freestyle 62 kg Bo Jackson Contenders Wrestling Academy U15 Freestyle 62 kg Lincoln Hinchman Contenders Wrestling Academy U15 Freestyle 62 kg Donald Bowie Warren Wrestling Academy U15 Freestyle 68 kg Deacon Dressler Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U15 Freestyle 68 kg Peyton Hornsby Contenders Wrestling Academy U15 Freestyle 68 kg Anthony Lopshire The Fort Hammers Wrestling U15 Freestyle 75 kg Sean Breedlove Center Grove Wrestling Club U15 Greco-Roman 38 kg Ezra Cappa Edgewood Wrestling Club U15 Greco-Roman 38 kg Joshua Sanders Red Cobra Wrestling Academy U15 Greco-Roman 41 kg Spenser McCammon Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U15 Greco-Roman 41 kg Nathanial Sanders Red Cobra Wrestling Academy U15 Greco-Roman 44 kg Jeremy Carver Contenders Wrestling Academy U15 Greco-Roman 44 kg Traevon Ducking Contenders Wrestling Academy U15 Greco-Roman 48 kg Connor Maddox Contenders Wrestling Academy U15 Greco-Roman 52 kg Xavier Flores Center Grove Wrestling Club U15 Greco-Roman 57 kg Grayson Baumann Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U15 Greco-Roman 62 kg Bo Jackson Contenders Wrestling Academy U15 Greco-Roman 62 kg Lincoln Hinchman Contenders Wrestling Academy U15 Greco-Roman 68 kg Deacon Dressler Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U15 Greco-Roman 68 kg Peyton Hornsby Contenders Wrestling Academy U15 Greco-Roman 68 kg Anthony Lopshire The Fort Hammers Wrestling U15 Greco-Roman 75 kg Sean Breedlove Center Grove Wrestling Club U17 Freestyle 110 kg James Hartleroad Midwest Regional Training Center U17 Freestyle 48 kg Samuel Westfall Howe Wrestling School, LLC U17 Freestyle 48 kg Case Bell Contenders Wrestling Academy U17 Freestyle 51 kg Peyton Schoettle Roncalli Wrestling Foundation U17 Freestyle 51 kg Teigan Newell Howe Wrestling School, LLC U17 Freestyle 55 kg Ty Henderson Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U17 Freestyle 55 kg Colin Strayer Region Wrestling Academy U17 Freestyle 55 kg Gavin Lewis Howe Wrestling School, LLC U17 Freestyle 55 kg Ryann Schmidtendorff Midwest Xtreme Wrestling U17 Freestyle 57 kg Gavyn Kemp Contenders Wrestling Academy U17 Freestyle 60 kg Clinton Shepherd Howe Wrestling School, LLC U17 Freestyle 60 kg Gunner Butt Contenders Wrestling Academy U17 Freestyle 60 kg Landon Hawkins Region Wrestling Academy U17 Freestyle 60 kg Braylon Reynolds Red Cobra Wrestling Academy U17 Freestyle 60 kg Caelyb Sides Edgewood Wrestling Club U17 Freestyle 60 kg Dominic Brown Howe Wrestling School, LLC U17 Freestyle 60 kg Sontonio Sessa Bulldog Premier Wrestling Club U17 Freestyle 60 kg John Orman Edgewood Wrestling Club U17 Freestyle 65 kg Jeffrey Huyvaert Midwest Regional Training Center U17 Freestyle 71 kg Matthew Staples Midwest Regional Training Center U17 Freestyle 71 kg Camden Baumann Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U17 Freestyle 71 kg Silas Stits Contenders Wrestling Academy U17 Freestyle 71 kg Lucas Boe Red Cobra Wrestling Academy U17 Freestyle 71 kg Cayleb Stephens Edgewood Wrestling Club U17 Freestyle 71 kg Cale Bonenberger Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U17 Freestyle 71 kg Anthony Lopshire The Fort Hammers Wrestling U17 Freestyle 80 kg Conner Hoar Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U17 Freestyle 80 kg Xavier Smith Fishers Wrestling Club U17 Freestyle 80 kg Sam Howard Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U17 Freestyle 80 kg Miguel Rojas Indiana U17 Freestyle 80 kg Vincent Freeman Midwest Xtreme Wrestling U17 Greco-Roman 110 kg James Hartleroad Midwest Regional Training Center U17 Greco-Roman 55 kg Ty Henderson Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U17 Greco-Roman 57 kg Gavyn Kemp Contenders Wrestling Academy U17 Greco-Roman 60 kg Gunner Butt Contenders Wrestling Academy U17 Greco-Roman 60 kg Caelyb Sides Edgewood Wrestling Club U17 Greco-Roman 60 kg John Orman Edgewood Wrestling Club U17 Greco-Roman 71 kg Camden Baumann Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U17 Greco-Roman 71 kg Michael Neidigh Edgewood Wrestling Club U17 Greco-Roman 71 kg Lucas Boe Red Cobra Wrestling Academy U17 Greco-Roman 71 kg Cayleb Stephens Edgewood Wrestling Club U17 Greco-Roman 71 kg Cale Bonenberger Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U17 Greco-Roman 80 kg Conner Hoar Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U17 Greco-Roman 80 kg Xavier Smith Fishers Wrestling Club U17 Greco-Roman 80 kg Sam Howard Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U17 Greco-Roman 80 kg Miguel Rojas Indiana U20 Freestyle 125 kg Connor Barket Indiana U20 Freestyle 57 kg Revin Dickman Contenders Wrestling Academy U20 Freestyle 57 kg Ashton Jackson Boilermaker RTC U20 Freestyle 61 kg Jake Hockaday Contenders Wrestling Academy U20 Freestyle 61 kg Isaiah Schaefer Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U20 Freestyle 61 kg Michael Tharpe Warrior Regional Training Center U20 Freestyle 61 kg Joey Buttler Indiana RTC U20 Freestyle 65 kg Parker Reynolds Red Cobra Wrestling Academy U20 Freestyle 65 kg Tony Wood Warrior Regional Training Center U20 Freestyle 65 kg Cole Solomey Boilermaker RTC U20 Freestyle 65 kg Sergio Lemley Cliff Keen Wrestling Club U20 Freestyle 70 kg Wyatt Krejsa Red Cobra Wrestling Academy U20 Freestyle 70 kg Lucas Clement Hawks Wrestling Club U20 Freestyle 70 kg Isaac Ruble Boilermaker RTC U20 Freestyle 70 kg Aidan Torres Region Wrestling Academy U20 Freestyle 70 kg Bryce Lowery Indiana RTC U20 Freestyle 79 kg Waylon Cressell Indiana U20 Freestyle 79 kg Landon Buchanan Warrior Regional Training Center U20 Freestyle 79 kg Michael Durham Warrior Regional Training Center U20 Freestyle 79 kg Drake Buchanan Air Force Regional Training Center U20 Freestyle 86 kg Gunner Henry Indiana U20 Freestyle 86 kg Samuel Goin Indiana RTC U20 Freestyle 92 kg Reid Schroeder West Point Wrestling Club U20 Greco-Roman 67 kg Wyatt Krejsa Red Cobra Wrestling Academy UWW Futures Freestyle 28 kg Emmett McCammon Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club UWW Futures Freestyle 28 kg Layten Marsh M3 Wrestling Academy UWW Futures Freestyle 35 kg Jon Luke Austin Contenders Wrestling Academy UWW Futures Greco-Roman 28 kg Emmett McCammon Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club UWW Futures Greco-Roman 35 kg Jon Luke Austin Contenders Wrestling Academy

    International News
    2733 111

    2024 Olympic Trials Indiana Notables

    Wrestlers from all over will converge upon State College, Pennsylvania Friday and Saturday for one of 18 coveted spots on the Olympic team. Seven wrestlers with Indiana ties will look to call themselves Olympians after the dust settles on Saturday evening.
     
    Men's Freestyle
    At 65kg there are two entries from Indiana in Nick Lee and Jesse Mendez. Lee is coming in as the top seed, while Mendez is the 11th seed. This weight is not qualified for the Olympics yet, so the winner here will go to Turkey with hopes of getting a qualifying spot. Lee won the spot last year and wrestled at Worlds, but did not qualify the spot. He potentially see Penn State teammate Beau Bartlett or 2023 NCAA champ Andrew Alirez to make the best of three finals.
     
    Moving up to 97kg we will see Christian Carroll attempt to make the team. He qualified at the Last Chance Qualifier a couple weeks ago and slots in as the 9th seed. He will have Iowa's Anthony Cassioppi in the first round with the winner getting former Olympic medalist J'den Cox in the quarters.
     
    At heavyweight Mason Parris will sit out until the finals on Saturday. He will away the challenge tournament winner in a best of three series due to winning a bronze medal at last year's world championships. It will be very fitting to see Parris in Paris this summer.
     
    Women's Freestyle
    Three wrestlers will look to earn spots on the team in Women's Freestyle. All of the women's weights are qualified for the Olympics which means winning here will get you a trip to Paris. At 50kg the Queen of Granger Sarah Hildebrandt will be sitting out until Saturday's best of three finals. She has medaled multiple times on the world stage and looks to make her second Olympic team. 
     
    Kayla Miracle will be in the best of three series at 62kg awaiting the winner of the challenge tournament. She was an Olympian in 2021 and qualified the weight again for the Olympics at the Pan Am qualifier.
     
    Lastly, Yorktown's Alara Boyd will look to earn a spot at 68kg. She comes in as the 5th seed in the challenge tournament. She has multiple world medals and will be a threat to make the best of three series against Amit Elor.
     
    Schedule
    Friday, April 19
    Session 1: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Challenge Tournament: Preliminaries, Quarterfinals and Consolation Rounds* 
    (ALL STYLES AND WEIGHTS)
    *All championship matches will wrestle prior to consolation rounds
     
    Session 2: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    Challange Tournament: Semifinals and Finals
    (ALL STYLES AND WEIGHTS)
     
    Saturday, April 20
    Session 3: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Final 2 out of 3 Championship Series Round 1**
    **Weights not currently qualified for the Olympics will wrestle match 2 in this session
    Challenge Tournament: Consolations, Consolation Semi-finals, 3rd place and True 3rd (if needed)
    (ALL STYLES AND WEIGHTS)
     
    Session 4: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    Final 2 out of 3 Championship Series Round 2**
    **Weights not currently qualified for the Olympics will wrestle match 3 at beginning of session (if needed)
    Final 2 out of 3 Championship Series Round 3 (If Needed)
     
    How to Watch
    On Peacock and USA
    https://www.themat.com/news/2024/april/16/how-to-watch-live-u-s-olympic-team-trials-wrestling-live-on-peacock-and-usa-network
     
    Brackets
    Brackets on TrackWrestling
     
    TheMat.com Coverage Page

    International News
    1672

    2024 U.S. Marine Corps Women's National Championship Entries from Indiana

    Brackets
    Click here for brackets
     
    Schedule of Events
    Friday, April 12
    10:00am- 2:30pm
    U23 Women and U17 Girls
    Session 1 – Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, and Consolation
    3:30pm – 7:30pm
    U23 Women and U17 Girls
    Session 2– Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Consolation
    Saturday, April 13
    10:00am to 1:00pm
    U23 Women and U17 Girls
    Best 2 out of 3 Championship Finals and 3rd, 5th, 7th place matches
    10:00am – 1:00pm
    Session 3 Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, and Consolation
    2:00pm to 8:00pm
    U20 Women
    Session 4 Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Consolations
    2:00pm – 6:00pm
    14U Girls
    Session 4 – Semifinals, Consolations & All Medals
    Sunday, April 14
    10:00am – 4:00pm
    U15 Women
    Session 5 – Preliminaries, Consolations, All Medals, & Best 2 out of 3 Finals
    10:00am- 1:00pm
    U20 Women
    Session 5 – Consolation, Consolation-Semi, Best 2 out of 3 Finals and Placements
    10:00am – 3:00pm
    8U, 10U, 12U Girls
    Session 5 – Preliminaries, Consolations & All Medals
     
    Entries from Indiana
     
    Division Weight Name Team 14U 108 lbs Corabella Wesley Hobart Wrestling Club 14U 163 lbs Melody Vazquez Highland Wrestling Club U15 50 kg Corabella Wesley Hobart Wrestling Club U15 66 kg Rhaigyn Trenary The Fort Hammers Wrestling U17 46 kg Kendall Moe Contenders Wrestling Academy U17 49 kg Isabel Kaplan Indiana U17 49 kg Olivia Crull Northeastern Wrestling Club U17 49 kg Julianna Ocampo Beast Mode Wrestling Club U17 53 kg Amelia Murphy Wyoming Seminary Wrestling Club U17 57 kg Ava Strayer Region Wrestling Academy U17 65 kg Aleksandra Bastaic Highland Wrestling Club U17 65 kg Maddie Marsh Red Cobra Wrestling Academy U17 69 kg Elly Janovsky Howe Wrestling School, LLC U20 50 kg Heather Crull Northeastern Wrestling Club U20 50 kg Makenize Smith Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U20 50 kg Julianna Ocampo Beast Mode Wrestling Club U20 50 kg Rianne Murphy Wyoming Seminary Wrestling Club U20 53 kg Elizabeth Dollar Indiana U20 55 kg Marisa Moffitt Indiana U20 57 kg Rose Kaplan Indiana U20 65 kg Aleksandra Bastaic Highland Wrestling Club U23 50 kg Makenize Smith Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club U23 50 kg Heather Crull Northeastern Wrestling Club U23 53 kg Elizabeth Dollar Indiana U23 55 kg Catharine Campbell Grand View Wrestling Club U23 55 kg Marisa Moffitt Indiana U23 57 kg Rose Kaplan Indiana U23 76 kg Grace Doering Warrior Regional Training Center U23 76 kg Catherine McNulty Warrior Regional Training Center

    High School News
    723 1

    2024 NHSCA Nationals Entries from Indiana

    Brackets
    Click here for brackets on Flo Arena
     
    Schedule
    Friday April 5th
    8:00am- Boys Freshman, Boys Sophomore, and HS Girls Divisions 
    Wrestle up to Quarterfinals 
    All consi bracket competition will begin Saturday April 6th
    1:00pm- Boys Junior and Boys Senior Divisions
    Wrestle up to Quarterfinals 
    All consi bracket competition will begin Saturday April 6th
    Saturday April 6th
    8:00am- Boys Freshman, Boys Sophomore, and HS Girls Divisions CONSI Bracket Competition 
    All High School Divisions will wrestle up to the placement matches (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th)
    12:00pm- Boys Junior and Boys Senior Divisions CONSI Bracket Competition 
    All High School Divisions will wrestle up to the placement matches (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th)
    2:00pm- All High School Division Quarterfinals
    4:00pm- All High School Division Semifinals  
    Sunday April 7th
    8:00am- All High School Division 3rd, 5th, and 7th medal matches 
    8:00am- Middle School wrestling begins 
    10:00am- All High School Division Finals 
     
    Seeded Indiana Wrestlers
    Easton Doster #7
    Lucas Szymborski #6
    Parker Reynolds #6
    Seer Godwise #9
    Evan Stanley #1
    Lucas Boe #1
    Miguel Rojas #5
     
    Participants from Indiana
    Division Weight Wrestler School Freshman 113 Fabian Rodriguez Southport Wrestling Club Freshman 138 Evan Stanley Mount Carmel(IL) Freshman 160 Lucas Boe Lake Highland Prep(FL) Freshman 170 Miguel Rojas Wyoming Seminary(PA) Freshman 182 Alexander Lane Perry Meridian Wrestling Club Freshman 195 Tristan Castillo-Uribe Southport Wrestling Club Freshman 285 Eli Addington Perry Meridian Wrestling Club Sophomore 113 Peyton Brummitt Perry Meridian Wrestling Club Sophomore 120 Sean Murphy Perry Meridian Wrestling Club Sophomore 120 John Orman Edgewood Wrestling Club Sophomore 138 Jesus Pablo-Valderrama Southport Wrestling Club Sophomore 145 Riley Cox Perry Meridian Wrestling Club Sophomore 145 Parker Reynolds Brownsburg Sophomore 152 Cayleb Stephens Edgewood Wrestling Club Sophomore 182 Seer Godwise Perry Meridian Wrestling Club Junior 113 Bryce Beckham Perry Meridian Wrestling Club Junior 120 Keegan Dressler Southport Wrestling Club Junior 120 Jullian Roll Perry Meridian Wrestling Club Junior 126 Matthew Maldonado Merrillville Pirate Wrestling Club Junior 126 Dylan Merilus Perry Meridian Wrestling Club Junior 126 Caelyb Sides Edgewood Wrestling Club Junior 145 Michael Neidigh Edgewood Wrestling Club Junior 145 Marlone Kirksy Merrillville Pirate Wrestling Club Junior 145 Joel Silvernail Edgewood Wrestling Club Junior 145 Easton Doster New Haven Junior 160 Adrian Pellot Merrillville Pirate Wrestling Club Junior 195 Cory Horner Perry Meridian Wrestling Club Junior 195 Lucas Szymborski Higher Calling Wrestling Club(TN) Senior 132 Joshua Foxworthy Southport Wrestling Club Senior 152 Anthony Quarles Perry Meridian Wrestling Club Senior 170 Cameron Crisp Merrillville Pirate Wrestling Club Senior 220 Andy Warren Perry Meridian Wrestling Club Girls 126 Zoey Zambrano Edgewood Wrestling Club Girls 165 Kate Mckee Perry Meridian Wrestling Club Middle School 75 Ezra Cappa Edgewood Wrestling Club Middle School 95 Ethan Alvarez Merrillville Pirate Wrestling Club Middle School 135 Segar Ralston Madison Middle School 135 Dylan Foster Edgewood Wrestling Club

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    1755 1

    2024 NCAA DI Nationals Qualifiers from Indiana

    Location
    T-Mobile Center
    Kansas City, Missouri
     
    Event Information Page
    Click here for information page
     
    Schedule
    *All Times Central
    Thursday, March 21
    11:00am Session 1 (Round of 32)
    6:00pm Session 2 (Round of 16 and consolations)
     
    Friday, March 22
    11:00am Session 3 (Quarter-Finals and consolations)
    7:00pm Session 4 (Semi-Finals and consolations)
     
    Saturday, March 23
    10:00am Session 6 (Consolation finals)
    6:00pm Session 7 (Championship matches)
     
    Brackets
    Brackets on TrackWrestling
     
    Streaming and Viewing
    *All Times Central
     
    All sessions and all mats are available on ESPN+
    Thursday, March 21
    11:00am Session 1 ESPNU 
    6:00pm Session 2 ESPN
     
    Friday, March 22
    11:00am Session 3 ESPNU
    7:00pm Session 4 ESPN
     
    Saturday, March 23
    10:00am Session 6 ESPNU
    6:00pm Session 7 ESPN
     
    Participating wrestlers from Indiana
    Weight Wrestler High School College 133 Cayden Rooks Columbus East Indiana 141 Jesse Mendez Crown Point Ohio State 141 Sergio Lemley Mount Carmel Michigan 149 Graham Rooks Columbus East Indiana 157 Brayton Lee Brownsburg Indiana 174 Brody Baumann Mater Dei Purdue 197 Evan Bates Chesterton Northwestern 197 Silas Allred Shenandoah Nebraska 285 Lucas Davison Chesterton Michigan 285 Nick Willham Greenwood Indiana

    High School News
    910

    2024 Air Force Special Warfare Folkstyle Nationals Participants from Indiana

    Brackets
    Click here for brackets on TrackWrestling
     
    Schedule
    Friday March 15
    Session 1 
    Junior Boys & Junior Girls – Prelims and Consolation 
    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
     
    Session 2 
    Junior Boys & Junior Girls – Quarterfinals and Consolation 
    3:00 PM – 8:00 PM 
     
    Saturday March 16
    Session 3 
    Junior Boys – Semifinals, Consolation, and Consolation-Semi
    Junior Girls – Consolation, Semifinals, Consolation-Semi and All Medals
    16U Boys – Prelims and Consolation  
    Masters – Prelims and Consolation  
    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
     
    Junior Boys – All Medal Matches 
    1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 
     
    Session 4 
    16U Boys – Prelims, Quarters and Consolation
    16U Girls – Prelims and Consolation 
    Masters – If Needed   
    3:00 PM – 7:30 PM 
     
    Sunday March 17 
    Session 5 
    16U Boys - Semifinals, Consolation-Semi, All Medals Matches
    16U Girls - Quarters, Semifinals, Consolation
    9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
     
    Session 6 
    16U Girls – All Medal Matches 
    2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 
     
    Participants from Indiana
    Division Weight Name State Team 16U Boys 100 lbs Connor Maddox Indiana Contenders Wrestling Academy 16U Boys 100 lbs Reed Wicker Indiana Daleville Broncos Wrestling Club 16U Boys 113 lbs Mason Quarles Indiana Fishers Wrestling Club 16U Boys 120 lbs Colin Strayer Indiana Region Wrestling Academy 16U Boys 120 lbs Faruq Ghaffar Indiana M3 Wrestling Academy 16U Boys 126 lbs Richard Rogers Indiana Franklin Central Wrestling Club 16U Boys 132 lbs Cooper Wilkins Indiana Portage Wrestling Club 16U Boys 132 lbs Steven Hunter Indiana Lawrence North Wrestling Club 16U Boys 138 lbs Amin Mardanzai Indiana Franklin Central Wrestling Club 16U Boys 138 lbs Jaydin Fisher Indiana Franklin Central Wrestling Club 16U Boys 138 lbs Phillip Cospy Indiana   16U Boys 144 lbs Aiden Hutchison Indiana Crawfordsville Wrestling Club 16U Boys 150 lbs Erick Grady Indiana Lawrence North Wrestling Club 16U Boys 150 lbs Moses Stevenson Indiana Franklin Central Wrestling Club 16U Boys 165 lbs Xavier Smith Indiana Fishers Wrestling Club 16U Boys 175 lbs Graham Imes Indiana Fishers Wrestling Club 16U Boys 175 lbs Michael White Indiana Lawrence North Wrestling Club 16U Boys 190 lbs Julian Burgett Indiana Fishers Wrestling Club 16U Boys 215 lbs Kellen Fellure Indiana Franklin Wrestling Club 16U Boys 285 lbs Hayden Smith Indiana Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club 16U Boys 88 lbs Cameron Schofield Indiana Franklin Wrestling Club 16U Boys 88 lbs Carter Sanford Indiana Dragon Wrestling Club 16U Boys 88 lbs Karson Kahalekomo Indiana Daleville Broncos Wrestling Club 16U Boys 88 lbs Tyler Quarles Indiana Elite Athletic Club 16U Girls 100 lbs Kynlie Keffer Indiana Daleville Broncos Wrestling Club 16U Girls 106 lbs Madisyn Mikels Indiana Portage Wrestling Club 16U Girls 106 lbs Olivia Crull Indiana Northeastern Wrestling Club 16U Girls 118 lbs Georgiana Wallace Indiana   16U Girls 124 lbs Ava Strayer Indiana Region Wrestling Academy 16U Girls 130 lbs Aubrey Troutner Indiana   16U Girls 130 lbs Naima Ghaffar Indiana M3 Wrestling Academy 16U Girls 136 lbs Maddie Marsh Indiana Red Cobra Wrestling Academy Junior Boys 106 lbs Nash Burke Indiana Munster Wrestling Club Junior Boys 120 lbs Dominic Sumner Indiana   Junior Boys 120 lbs Nathan Toxqui Indiana   Junior Boys 120 lbs Owen Ingalls Indiana Fishers Wrestling Club Junior Boys 120 lbs Seth Aubin Indiana Hobart Wrestling Club Junior Boys 126 lbs Cameron Woods Indiana   Junior Boys 126 lbs Daniel Mata Jr Indiana Hobart Wrestling Club Junior Boys 132 lbs DShaeon Wilson Indiana   Junior Boys 144 lbs Alexander Smith Indiana Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club Junior Boys 144 lbs Atticus Finley Indiana   Junior Boys 144 lbs Xavier Jackson Indiana   Junior Boys 150 lbs Michael Ortega Indiana Portage Wrestling Club Junior Boys 150 lbs Terry Scott Indiana   Junior Boys 157 lbs Christopher Bohn Indiana Region Wrestling Academy Junior Boys 157 lbs Jacob Weaver Indiana Central Indiana Academy Of Wrestling Junior Boys 157 lbs Noah Davis-Cornett Indiana   Junior Boys 165 lbs Diego Carabano Indiana Fishers Wrestling Club Junior Boys 165 lbs Evan Roudebush Indiana Bloomington South Wrestling Club Junior Boys 165 lbs Hunter Marlow Indiana Franklin Central Wrestling Club Junior Boys 165 lbs KiAun Fields Indiana   Junior Boys 175 lbs Aidan Costello Indiana Hobart Wrestling Club Junior Boys 190 lbs Noah Weaver Indiana Central Indiana Academy Of Wrestling Junior Boys 215 lbs Everett Mcclelland Indiana Portage Wrestling Club Junior Boys 285 lbs Triston Meschede Indiana Portage Wrestling Club Junior Girls 100 lbs Kendall Moe Indiana Contenders Wrestling Academy Junior Girls 105 lbs Heather Crull Indiana Northeastern Wrestling Club Junior Girls 110 lbs Makenize Smith Indiana Maurer Coughlin Wrestling Club Junior Girls 130 lbs Hannah Seitzinger Indiana Indian Creek Wrestling Club Junior Girls 130 lbs Naima Ghaffar Indiana M3 Wrestling Academy Junior Girls 135 lbs Samarrah Sswanigan Indiana   Junior Girls 140 lbs Aleksandra Bastaic Indiana Highland Wrestling Club Junior Girls 145 lbs Carlee Wilson Indiana   Junior Girls 145 lbs Elly Janovsky Indiana Howe Wrestling School, LLC Junior Girls 155 lbs Leila Thomas Indiana   Junior Girls 170 lbs Adelmaris L. Collazo Gaud Indiana   Junior Girls 170 lbs Janiya Brogan Indiana   Masters A 100 kg Darren Eads Indiana Bloomington South Wrestling Club Masters A 78 kg Jordan Vaughn Indiana Franklin Central Wrestling Club Masters B 100 kg Christopher Myers Indiana Carroll Wrestling Club Masters B 100 kg James Haddix Indiana   Masters B 78 kg Michael Dieter Indiana  

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    1166 2

    2024 NCAA DIII Nationals Qualifiers from Indiana

    Location
    La Crosse Center
    La Crosse, Wisconsin
     
    Event Information Page
    Click here for information page
     
    Schedule
    *All Times Central
    Friday, March 15
    11 a.m. | Preliminaries and First Round
    6 p.m. | Quarterfinals and first-and-second round consolations
    Saturday, March 16
    10 a.m. | Semifinals, wrestle backs (seventh-, fifth-, and third-place matches)
    7 p.m. | Championship finals
     
    Brackets
    Brackets on TrackWrestling
     
    Participating wrestlers from Indiana
    Wrestler School High School 133 Joey Langeman Trine Carmel 141 Evan Burge Wabash McCutcheon 165 Jesse Herrera Wabash Highland 184 Cole Cervantes North Central Griffith 184 Gavin Layman Ohio Norther Chesterton

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    2239 15

    2024 NCAA DII Nationals Qualifiers from Indiana

    Location:
    Hartman Arena
    Wichita, KS

    Schedule
    Friday, March 15
    11 a.m. Preliminaries and First Round
    6 p.m. Quarterfinals and first-and-second round consolations
     
    Saturday, March 16
    11 a.m. | Semifinals, wrestle backs (seventh-, fifth-, and third-place matches)
    8 p.m. | Championship finals
     
    Brackets
    Brackets on TrackWrestling
     
    Streaming Link
    Click here to watch on FloWrestling
     
    Participating wrestlers from Indiana
    Wrestler School High School 285 Shawn Streck Central Oklahoma Merrillville 125 Jose Diaz Gannon Wheeler 125 Christian Meija McKendree Elkhart Central 197 Derek Blubaugh Indianapolis Bloomington South

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    Who Gets In? A Full Weekend Rundown of NCAA Qualification Chances for 18 ex-Indiana High-Schoolers

    By Adrian Troyer
     
    March 8 to 10 is conference tournament weekend in NCAA Division 1 college wrestling. This is intense in terms of medals and bragging rights--but it is arguably an even bigger deal in the national context. Every one of the 750+ college kids that takes the mat gets a shot to qualify for the biggest wrestling show in America—the NCAA Division 1 National Championships.
     
    Here is a full rundown by conference of each seed, weight class context, and advancement possibility for the 18 participants who were Indiana high school wrestlers:
     
    Atlantic Coast Conference
    Sunday, March 10, on ACCN and ACCN Extra (access through ESPN+)
    Brackets: here
     
    Connor Barket, 285, Duke (West Lafayette), redshirt freshman
    Seed: 5 of 6, NCAA Allocations: 2, Rank: 42 (WrestleStat, starters only)
    Connor has made huge strides this year as the full-time Duke starter, but he will struggle in a weight class that boasts 4 guys ranked in the Top 33 by InterMat with only 2 NCAA allocation spots available. He’ll need to first upset #13 Dayton Pitzer of Pitt (whose injury the past 2 months explains one of the missing allocation spots) in the quarterfinals before he’d also need to upset the 1-seed, #14 Owen Trephan of NC State, to reach the final and an NCAA bid.
    NCAA Prospectus: Not likely.
     
    Southern Conference
    Saturday, March 9, on ESPN+
    Brackets: here
     
    Blake Boarman, 133, Tennessee-Chattanooga (Ev. Mater Dei), redshirt sophomore
    Seed: 3 of 8, NCAA Allocations: 3, Rank: 31 (InterMat)
    Blake has burst onto the scene this year in his move down from 141 to 133. He’s ranked in all the national services and earned one of his conference’s allocation spots. He’ll start his tournament against the 6-seed, George Rosas of The Citadel, who he beat, 9-1, in the dual. He’d then likely see the 2-seed, Ethan Oakley of App State, who he upset by fall in the dual in his biggest win of the year. A win there would earn an automatic NCAA bid. A loss would put him into the wrestle-backs needing to get 3rd for an automatic bid. Awaiting him there could be a potential matchup with the 5-seed Dyson Dunham of VMI, who handed Blake his only unranked loss of the season, 7-4. Even if Blake were to place 4th or 5th at this tournament, his regular season and current ranking would give him a good chance of an at-large NCAA berth.
    NCAA Prospectus: Very likely
     
    Brodie Porter, 174, The Citadel (Eastern-Greentown), sophomore
    Seed: 5 of 8, NCAA Allocations: 1, Rank: 61 (WrestleStat, starters only)
    Brodie has become a very solid Division 1 competitor in his second year as the starter. Sadly, he’s had two bad losses in-conference—one by Technical Fall to the 4-seed, Uliano of App State, and the other 17-4 to the 1-seed, #19 Murphy of Campbell—and those are the exact two guys he needs to beat to make the final and a shot at the 1st Place that an NCAA bid demands here. He’s got a winning record and only tight losses in his other conference matches, so he could legitimately fight for a top 3 spot in the league.
    NCAA Prospectus: Not likely
     
    Hayden Watson, 157, The Citadel (Center Grove), redshirt freshman
    Seed: 4 of 8, NCAA Allocations: 1, Rank: 48 (WrestleStat, starters only)
    Hayden is a sleeper to get to the NCAA tournament. Like his teammate Porter, he has won about half of his D1 matches this year. However, Hayden’s beaten or been very close with every guy in the bracket—including losing only 12-9 in sudden victory to the 1-seed, #22 Askey of App State. To get to that semifinal, he first needs to knock off the 5-seed, Heck of Chattanooga, who he beat 7-4 during the regular season.
    NCAA Prospectus: Dark horse longshot
     
    Andrew Wilson, 165, Gardner-Webb (Cathedral), redshirt sophomore
    Seed: 6 of 8, NCAA Allocations: 2, Rank: 72 (WrestleStat, starters only)
    Andrew has struggled to string together very many wins in his second year as the G-W starter. He’ll open with the 3-seed, Haubert of The Citadel, who majored him 13-1 during the year. Sadly, Wilson isn’t quite on the level of the top several guys here, so he’ll be looking to make some noise in terms of placement and improvement.
    NCAA Prospectus: Very unlikely
     
    Big Ten Conference
    Saturday/Sunday, March 9-10, on the Big Ten Network and BTN+
    Brackets: here
     
    Silas Allred, 197, Nebraska (Shenandoah), redshirt sophomore
    Seed: 4 of 14, NCAA Allocations: 7, Rank: 13 (InterMat)
    With a good seed, a high ranking ensuring an at-large fallback berth, and plenty of slots available; Silas obviously has his sights set higher than an NCAA berth this weekend. He’ll be looking to generate some of that Big 10 magic he produced during a title run last year, while building confidence for an All-American run at nationals. He’ll start this tournament against Striggow of Michigan, who he dominated this season, before a potential matchup with #20 Garrett Joles of Minnesota in the quarterfinals. Silas beat Joles, 4-1 in sudden victory, during the season.
    NCAA Prospectus: Certain, barring injury
     
    Evan Bates, 197, Northwestern (Chesterton), redshirt sophomore
    Seed: 8 of 14, NCAA Allocations: 7, Rank: 34 (WrestleStat, starters only)
    In terms of seed, Evan is right outside the cut line for getting an automatic bid at this weight. He would be clearly in the conversation for an at-large bid with his Coaches’ Rank and RPI numbers being in the Top 33, but it sure would be nice to place in the Top 7 here and seal it. He’ll start with 9-seed Vanadia of Purdue, who he beat, 11-4, in the dual. Even though he’d almost certainly fall then to #1 Brooks of Penn St. in the quarterfinals, that first round win would go a long way in keeping him in a good bracketed spot to eventually face 6-seed Geog of Ohio St. and 7-seed Poznanski of Rutgers in potential NCAA bid-winning matches.
    NCAA Prospectus: Fifty-fifty
     
    Brody Baumann, 174, Purdue (Ev. Mater Dei), redshirt freshman
    Seed: 10 of 14, NCAA Allocations: 8, Rank: 32 (InterMat)
    Brody has become a solid starter in his first year in the spot, but he’s got work to do to claim an NCAA bid. He’ll need to win one or two above his 10 seed depending on how the bracket and true finisher matchups come out. He lost during the year to seeds 7, 8, and 9 above him, but he gets a gigantic rematch right out of the gate with 7-seed, #15 Max Maylor of Wisconsin, who beat Brody, 19-16, in a crazy one in the dual.
    NCAA Prospectus: Possible, but work to do
     
    Lucas Davison, 285, Michigan (Chesterton), senior
    Seed: 3 of 14, NCAA Allocations: 7, Rank: 6 (InterMat)
    Lucas is one of a few basically automatic qualifiers from Indiana. He would need a season-ending injury not to get a berth, one way or another. He starts with Hayden Filipovich of Purdue in Round 1 and is probably hoping for a shot to avenge his loss to 2-seed Feldman of Ohio State eventually, and to meet #1 Kerkvliet in the final.
    NCAA Prospectus: Certain
     
    Hayden Filipovich, 285, Purdue (Indy Lutheran), redshirt sophomore
    Seed: 14 of 14, NCAA Allocations: 7, Rank: 37 (WrestleStat, starters only)
    Hayden actually made great strides at 184 this year and picked up a couple of very nice wins as the backup. However, stepping into Big 10s as the backup way up at 285, having only had one previous match at the weight, will be a crazy endeavor. He’ll start with fellow Indiana native, 3-seed Davison of Michigan. I’m sure Hayden’s main goal for this tournament will be continuing to build for the future.
    NCAA Prospectus: Far longshot
     
    Brayton Lee, 157, Indiana (Brownsburg), senior
    Seed: 3 of 14, NCAA Allocations: 9, Rank: 15 (InterMat)
    Brayton has had a fantastic comeback run here. Certainly all of Indiana will be pulling for the former Mr. Gorilla to make one final attempt at All-American glory. He starts this tournament against 14-seed Swaw of Illinois before he’d probably see the 6-seed, #20 Saldate of Michigan St. If he gets past those two, he’s most likely back at nationals. The only iffy thing here is always Lee’s health. If he has any issues and stumbles to a 12th place or something in a very deep weight class, he could get left out of the NCAA field with his very limited late-season résumé.
    NCAA Prospectus: Probable
     
    Diego Lemley, 141, Michigan (Chesterton), freshman
    Seed: 5 of 14, NCAA Allocations: 11, Rank: 10 (InterMat)
    We’ll give Diego honorary Indiana status here for the great one-season run he had in our tournament during the covid year (and for being from here!!). Diego is one of the breakout stars of NCAA wrestling. He’ll have many eyes on him for his style and his ability to beat anybody in the country at nationals. He starts out here versus 12-seed Clark of Purdue before a potential rematch of a high-flying, super-tight loss to 4-seed Brock Hardy of Nebraska.
    NCAA Prospectus: Almost certain
     
    Jesse Mendez, 141, Ohio St. (Crown Point), sophomore
    Seed: 2 of 14, NCAA Allocations: 11, Rank: 2 (InterMat)
    Jesse has evolved into a true title contender this year. He’ll be happy with nothing less than a championship in a couple of weeks. He gets a shot here at his first Big 10 title, and to resume the wars at this brutal Big 10 weight class. He’ll probably get 7-seed Moore of Rutgers in the quarterfinals after his first-round bye.
    NCAA Prospectus: Certain
     
    Cayden Rooks, 133, Indiana (Columbus East), senior
    Seed: 10 of 14, NCAA Allocations: 7, Rank: 57 (WrestleStat, starters only)
    Cayden has held down the fort admirably for a long time now, so he’ll be hoping to go out with a bang. He’ll most likely need two clear upsets to get an automatic spot. An at-large spot won’t be possible. He starts with the 7-seed, #17 Braxton Brown, who beat him handily during the year. An upset would be put him clearly in the conversation. If he loses that one, it will be a serious uphill climb.
    NCAA Prospectus: Unlikely
     
    Graham Rooks, 149, Indiana (Columbus East), senior
    Seed: 8 of 14, NCAA Allocations: 9, Rank: 13 (InterMat)
    Graham’s back, hoping to make another run and to get over the hump to All-American status at nationals. For this tournament, he’ll be aiming to at least hold serve and get one of the 9 automatic berths. He starts with the 9-seed, Roberts of Minnesota, before a potential matchup with the very tough 1-seed, Ridge Lovett of Nebraska.
    NCAA Prospectus: Almost certain
     
    Gabe Sollars, 197, Indiana, (Ev. Mater Dei), sophomore
    Seed: 10 of 14, NCAA Allocations: 7, Rank: 33 (InterMat)
    Gabe put himself on the map this year, basically pinning everyone in sight for the first half of the season. He still sits near the top of the national pin leaderboard. In terms of wins and losses, he’s been impressive, but this weight is another stacked one. He’s right on that cut line with Evan Bates and a couple other guys. His first match against 7-seed Poznanski of Rutgers feels like a must-win toward getting one of those 7 automatic berths, or to at least come very close so he can be in the at-large conversation. If he won he’d face the 2-seed, #4 Jaxon Smith of Maryland, in the quarterfinals.
    NCAA Prospectus: Fifty-fifty
     
    DJ Washington, 174, Indiana (Portage), redshirt junior
    Seed: 8 of 14, NCAA Allocations: 8, Rank: 25 (InterMat)
    DJ started the season as strong as ever and looking like an All-American candidate. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been himself lately, so he’ll be looking to right the ship off of the long pre-tournament layoff. He’s right on the cut line for the automatic bid, but he probably has a small bit of cord to play with because of his ranking numbers if he falls outside the Top 8 here. He’ll look to wrap up the bid here, though, starting with the 9-seed, #30 Sparks of Minnesota. He'd then have #1-ranked Starocci in an exciting potential quarterfinal matchup.
    NCAA Prospectus: Probable
     
    Nick Willham, 285, Indiana (Greenwood), senior
    Seed: 6 of 14, NCAA Allocations: 7, Rank: 36 (WrestleStat, starters only)
    Nick has stepped up admirably into the 285 slot at IU. He’s flirted with the edge of the rankings, but he’s just outside at the moment. It will be a war for those number 5 to 12 placements at this weight, where anyone involved could go to nationals or be biting their fingernails hoping for an at-large bid. Nick starts off with 11-seed Jessen of Northwester, who he just edged in a very tight one, 2-1, a couple of weeks ago. If he wins, he’ll be breathing slightly more easily and head to a likely matchup with Lucas Davison.
    NCAA Prospectus: Fifty-fifty

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    2024 IndianaMat Messageboad Hall of Fame Inductees

    The first annual IndianaMat MessageBoard Hall of Fame class has been announced. Since this Hall of Fame is run by crooked media members we modified the rules right before the announcement. We are inducting three people posthumously and four via the vote-in process. Don’t be surprised if we change the rules again next year. Before we get into the inductees here are some of the general guidelines we have for this honor.
    1. No admins or staff
    2. Can only go in under ONE name
    3. Been an active member for 5 years
    4. Innovative and fun
    5. All in fun
     
    We start the inductees with three people who left an impact on the board and have unfortunately passed away. The first one is grecoref aka Tom Clark. He came to Indiana from his native Ohio and became a full blown Hoosier. On the mat he was a very accomplished referee making his way to the state finals and also to a little tournament called the Olympics. On the board he was known to provide valuable information, sarcasm, wit, and humor. He was a friend to all and a great personality to have on the board.
     
    Our second inductee is The Ancient Elder aka Dick Neal. Mr. Neal was likely the greatest Indiana wrestling historian ever. In the days of paper brackets and snail mail, he acquired everything he could possibly get his hands on to incorporate into his Indiana wrestling book. On the board he always answered the historical questions and reminded us of the best wrestlers and matches of the years gone by.
     
    The last one to be inducted posthumously is Perseverance aka Eric Allred. Allred has a great story of overcoming adversity and making his life right. He was a huge fan of his son Silas and very knowledgeable about the sport and the kids Silas wrestled with. His passion for the sport and supporting others is very much missed.
     
    The currently active members are characters to say the least and have had a fun and important impact on our lively messageboard. It is only fitting that MattyB and Team Garcia are inducted at the same time. Both came on the board at the same time to wreak havoc and promote #TheCounty and mainly the “young guns” of Avon. They have continued to this day due to having sons still involved in wrestling or in the case of Garcia, just loving to stir the pot.
     
    The steel factory in da region kept RegionRat1 off the board for a few years, but he made a comeback this season. While he has stayed relatively anonymous he always loves to promote da region in his very unique regioneese. Most outside of da region likely believe the way he types is how they speak there, and they aren’t wrong. 
     
    Last, but not least is the lightning rod they call General Heavy Handz. Of the current inductees he leads the league in most “vacations” from IndianaMat. Luckily for him, Mike talks Joe into letting him come back EVERY SINGLE TIME! He is never shy about promoting the SAC and his beloved Snider Panthers.

    Gorilla Radio
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    IndianaMat Gorilla Radio Episode 180- Hall of Fame and MORE!

    Mike and Joe are joined by Nicky Dubs and we go over the Hall of Fame and some grade rankings.

    Gorilla Radio
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    IndianaMat Gorilla Radio Episode 179- 2024 Awards Show

    Mike and Joe hand out our annual awards, announce the messageboard hall of fame candidates, and go over Frosh/Soph state.

    Mr. Gorilla Award
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    2024 IndianaMat Award Winners

    Mr. Gorilla: Wyatt Krejsa- Center Grove
    1st Runner-up: Will Clark- Crown Point
    2nd Runner-up: Kyrel Leavell- Warren Central
     
    Miss Gorilla: Rose Kaplan- West Lafayette
    1st Runner-up: Varzidy Batchelor- Northview
    2nd Runner-up: Elly Janovsky- Lake Central
     
    Assistant Coaching Staff of the Year: Brownsburg
    4A Coach of the Year: Darrick Snyder- Brownsburg
    3A Coach of the Year: Brandon Sisson- Floyd Central
    2A Coach of the Year: Cody LeCount- Delta
    1A Coach of the Year: Tony Abbott- Cown
    Girls Coach of the Year: James Linn- New Haven
     
    4A Wrestler of the Year: Jake Hockaday- Brownsburg
    3A Wrestler of the Year: Easton Doster- New Haven
    2A Wrestler of the Year: Mitchell Betz- Western
    1A Wrestler of the Year: Noah Weaver- Rossville
     
    Past Award Winners
    1A Coach
    2015- Tony Currie- Adams Central
    2016- Brett Smith- Prairie Heights
    2017- Gary Black- Shenandoah
    2018- Chuck Fleshman- Central Noble
    2019- Tony Currie- Adams Central
    2020- Cody Moll- North Posey
    2021- Neal Stahly- Tell City
    2022- Clint Gard- Rochester
    2023- Joe Litherland- Tell City
     
    1A Wrestler
    2015- Sawyer Miller- South Adams
    2016- Evan Ellis- Eastern
    2017- Eli Stock- Monrovia
    2018- Noah Cressell- Wabash
    2019- Silas Allred- Shenandoah
    2020- Isiah Levitz- Prairie Heights
    2021- Hayden Filipovich- Indianapolis Lutheran
    2022- Marshall Fishback- Rochester
    2023- Tyce DuPont- Tell City
     
    2A Coach
    2015- Trent McCormick- Yorktown
    2016- Mark Kerrn- Jimtown
    2017- Trent McCormick- Yorktown
    2018- Frank Bumgardner- Wawasee
    2019- Chad Shepherd- Western
    2020- Paul Gunsett- Bellmont
    2021- Nick Kraus- Garrett
    2022- Tim Myers- Bellmont
    2023- Chad Shepherd- Western
     
    2A Wrestler
    2015- Brock Hudkins- Danville
    2016- Brock Hudkins- Danville
    2017- Mason Parris- Lawrenceburg
    2018- Brayden Curtis- Yorktown
    2019- AJ Fowler- Calumet
    2020- Clayton Fielden- Garrett
    2021- Isaac Ruble- Bellmont
    2022- Christian Carroll- New Prairie
    2023- Tylin Thrine- New Castle
     
    3A Coach
    2015- Brad Harper- Penn
    2016- Darrick Snyder- Brownsburg
    2017- Chris Johl- Chesterton
    2018- Matt Schoettle- Perry Meridian
    2019- Sean McGinley- Cathedral
    2020- Sean McGinley- Cathedral
    2021- Adam Wolf- East Central
    2022- Chris Cooper- Columbus East
    2023- Steve Sandefer- Mishawaka
     
    3A Wrestler
    2015- Chad Red- New Palestine
    2016- Blake Rypel- Cathedral
    2017- Joe Lee- Mater Dei
    2018- Asa Garcia- Avon
    2019- Jordan Slivka- Cathedral
    2020- Eli Dickens- Mater Dei
    2021- J Conway- Floyd Central
    2022- J Conway- Floyd Central
    2023- Cole Solomey- Kankakee Valley
     
    4A Coach
    2021- Greg Schaefer- Mater Dei
    2022- Brandon Lorek- Crown Point
    2023- Maurice Swain- Center Grove
     
    4A Wrestler
    2021- Jesse Mendez- Crown Point
    2022- Gabe Sollars- Mater Dei
    2023- Joey Buttler- Whiteland
     
    Girls Coach of the Year
    2021- Jeremy Goodlett- Lebanon
    2022- Brad Harper- Penn
    2023- Nick Skinner- Southport
     
    Assistant Coaching Staff of the Year
    2022- Crown Point
    2023- Center Grove
     
    Mr. Gorilla
    2015- Tommy Forte- Mishawaka
    2016- Chad Red- New Palestine
    2017- Andrew Davison- Chesteron 
    2018- Brayton Lee- Brownsburg and Mason Parris- Lawrenceburg
    2019- Asa Garcia- Avon
    2020- Silas Allred- Shenandoah
    2021- Alex Cottey- Perry Meridian
    2022- Jesse Mendez- Crown Point
    2023- Sam Goin- Crown Point
     
    Miss Gorilla
    2021- Sarah Huse- Lebanon
    2022- Catie Campbell- North Montgomery
    2023- Aulani Davis- Kokomo



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