Fargo Junior Preview

The Juniors will start on the mat Sunday at Fargo. This is a group that overall might be the deepest group in terms of state placers and champions that Indiana has taken in a long time. Eight wrestlers that have won a state title will be representing the Hoosier state along with over 40 wrestlers that have state level experience.

Three wrestlers with Fargo experience that will have high expectations include Evan Bates, Zeke Seltzer, and Drake Buchanan. Both Selzer and Bates were runner-ups in 2019 at the 16U age level and looking to get the big stop sign this year. Bates will be wrestling at Northwestern this winter, while Seltzer recently committed to wrestle at Missouri after completing his senior year. Buchanan was 6th in 2019 and currently looking at finding a school to wrestle at after this year. By now we all know Christian Carroll's story, he'll be in the mix for his second major title during the season after winning the Super 32 last fall.

Sergio Lemley has two state titles in two states during his career and is a threat for a spot in the finals. He struggled a little bit at UWW Cadets, but will be at a more natural weight for Fargo. Three Mater Dei state champs will all look to bring back hardware this year. Blake Boarman will be off to Chattanooga soon, but wants to grab some Fargo hardware before he leaves. Both Brody Baumann and Gabe Sollars will look to impress college coaches as they still have one more year left at Mater Dei.

Floyd Central champ J Conway will be taking the mat at 160lbs. He will surprise some folks as he will come into Fargo without some national credentials. LaPorte little guy Ashton Jackson will take a break from leading local parades and join the fray at 113lbs at Fargo.

Perry Meridian’s Matthew Koontz was 5-0 at the Junior duals and could headlock a few guys in the FargoDome.  Other wrestlers with experience under the lights include Evan Dickey, Cheaney Schoeff, Logan Frazier, and Jajuan Anderson. Sullivan’s Lane Gilbert represented the USA at the Pan Ams in the 15U age group and could surprise some folks in Fargo.

Schedule

Saturday, July 17

Junior Freestyle Medical Check and Weigh-in

7:30 PM

Sunday, July 18

Junior Men's Freestyle: Session I - Preliminaries and Consolations

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Junior Men's Freestyle: Session II - Preliminaries and Consolations

4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Monday, July 19

Junior Freestyle 2ND Medical Check and Weigh-in [+ 2 LBS]

7:00 AM

Junior Men's Freestyle: Session III – 1/8 Championships, Quarterfinals & Consolations

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Junior Men's Freestyle: Session IV –- Semifinals, Consolations and Consolation Semifinals

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday, July 20

Junior Freestyle: Session VI - Finals, Medal Matches & Awards

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday, July 21

Junior Greco-Roman Medical Check and Weigh-in

4:00 PM

Thursday, July 22

Junior Greco-Roman: Session I - Preliminaries and Consolations

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Junior Greco-Roman: Session II – 1/8 Championship and Consolations

4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Friday, July 23

Junior Greco-Roman: Session III – Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Consolations

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Junior Greco-Roman: Session IV Finals, Medal Matches & Awards

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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