National Rankings

[AJ]

Indiana has 5 wrestlers on this list:

 

High School National Rankings (Connect Wrestling)

 

Below are the top ranked wrestlers in the nation (all class) for each weight as of January 27, 2009 - the THIRDof rankings for the 2008-2009 season. Rankings will be next completed at a time to be determined in February (or March).

 

103 pounds

1. Nick Brascetta, Graham OH, sophomore

2. Mark Grey, Blair Academy NJ, freshman

3. Alex Cisneros, Selma CA, freshman

4. Joe Orecchio, Don Bosco Prep NJ, sophomore

5. Arik Robinson, Peru NY, sophomore

6. Kory Mines, Maple Hts OH, junior

7. Jimmy Gulbion, Derry Area PA, freshman

8. Josh Walker, Union OK, freshman

9. Nick Francavilla, High Point NJ, sophomore

10. Jacob Crawford, Millbrook VA, freshman

11. Dylan Durso, Reynolds PA, freshman

12. Jade Rauser, Townsend MT, sophomore

13. Eddie Klimara, Providence Catholic IL, freshman

14. Dominick Malone, Wyoming Seminary PA, freshman

15. Nathan Kraisser, Centennial MD, freshman

16. Bryce Evans, Puyallop WA, sophomore

 

112 pounds

1. Devin Carter, Christianburg VA, junior

2. Evan Silver, Blair Academy NJ, sophomore

3. Nico Megaludis, Franklin Regional PA, sophomore

4. Tyler Biscaha, Jackson Memorial NJ, senior

5. Jerome Robinson, St Ignatius OH, junior

6. Sean Boylan, St Mark?s DE, junior

7. Zach Horan, Nazareth PA, sophomore

8. Ryak Finch, Safford AZ, senior

9. Robert Deutsch, Eastern Regional NJ, sophomore

10. Vince Rodriguez, Clovis North CA, sophomore

11. Eric Devos, Waverly Shell-Rock IA, freshman

12. Dakota Trom, Apple Valley MN, freshman

13. Mason Beckman, Reynolds PA, junior

14. Kagan Squire, Wadsworth OH, freshman

15. Edwin Cooper, Providence Catholic IL, sophomore

16. Brian St James, Centennial GA, junior

 

119 pounds

1. Jamie Clark, St Edward OH, junior

2. David Klingsheim, Liberty CA, senior

3. Vinny DelleFave, Toms River East NJ, senior

4. Tyler Cox, Campbell County WY, senior

5. Shane Young, Penn Trafford PA, senior

6. Josh Keszler, Sturgis SD, junior

7. Sean Boyle, Blair Academy NJ, senior

8. Brandon Wright, Indianapolis Cathedral IN, junior

9. Camden Eppert, Anderson Highland IN, senior

10. Alan Waters, Park Hill MO, junior

11. Jesse Delgado, Gilroy CA, junior

12. Steven Keith, Shoreham-Wading River NY, senior

13. Shane Gentry, Colonial Forge VA, senior

14. Hunter Steiber, Monroeville OH, sophomore

15. Frank Goodwin, Mt St Joseph MD, junior

16. Damonte Riley, Marian Catholic IL, senior

 

125 pounds

1. Logan Steiber, Monroeville OH, junior

2. Tony Ramos, Glenbard North IL, senior

3. Jon Morrison, Carl Sandburg IL, senior

4. Sam White, Massillon Perry OH, senior

5. Zach Neibert, Graham OH, senior

6. Ryan Mango, Whitfield MO, senior

7. David Thorn, STMA MN, senior

8. Ladd Rupp, Perry OK, senior

9. Jarrod Patterson, Cushing OK, senior

10. Martin Gonzalez, Gilroy CA, senior

11. Joe Colon, Clear Lake IA, senior

12. Frank Cagnina, Queen of Peace NJ, junior

13. Nathan Pennessi, Greater Latrobe PA, senior

14. Brandon Kingsley, Apple Valley MN, freshman

15. Cashe Quiroga, Lawrence North IN, senior

16. Michael Garofalo, Colonial Forge VA, senior

 

130 pounds

1. Chris Villalonga, Blair Academy NJ, junior

2. Felipe Martinez, Graham OH, freshman

3. Erik Spjut, The Woodlands TX, senior

4. Justin Lavalle, Apple Valley MN, senior

5. Jose Mendoza, Selma CA, senior

6. Joe Waltko, North Allegheny PA, senior

7. Sam Sherlock, West Mifflin PA, junior

8. Cody Kelly, Reynolds PA, senior

9. Louis Trujillo, Rio Rancho NM, junior

10. Cam Tessari, Monroeville OH, sophomore

11. Nick Dardanes, Oak Park River Forest IL, junior

12. Jimmy Chase, Glenbard North IL, senior

13. Bret Baumbach, Lewis Central IA, senior

14. Josh Harper, Mishawaka IN, senior

15. Dan Osterman, St John?s MI, senior

16. Jake Vaughan, Col DeSales OH, senior

 

135 pounds

1. David Taylor, Graham OH, senior

2. Eric Grajales, Brandon FL, senior

3. Josh Kindig, Blue Mountain PA, junior

4. Ausitn Ormsbee, Blair Academy NJ, sophomore

5. Ellis Coleman, Oak Park River Forest IL, senior

6. Mac Bailey, Oak Park MO, senior

7. Destin McCauley, Apple Valley MN, sophomore

8. Ian Paddock, Warsaw NY, senior

9. Kodie Silvestri, Walkill Valley NJ, senior

10. CJ Napier, Columbus KS, senior

11. Robby Fisher, Bloomington Kennedy MN, senior

12. Nicky Gordon, Wyoming Seminary PA, senior

13. Alex Ekstrom, Palmyra-Macedon NY, senior

14. Joey Lazor, Union Grove GA, senior

15. Hank Stinson, Eastern Regional NJ, junior

16. Pete Baldwin, Osceola FL, senior

 

140 pounds

1. Andrew Alton, Central Mountain PA, junior

2. Collin Palmer, St Edward OH, senior

3. Anthony Baldosaro, Eastern Regional NJ, junior

4. Kyle Dake, Lansing NY, senior

5. Alex Bridgeford, Omaha Burke NE, senior

6. Dylan Ness, Bloomington Kennedy MN, junior

7. Jake Snider, Ponderosa CO, junior

8. Dane Johnson, Shady Side PA, senior

9. Vlad Dombroski, Natomas CA, senior

10. Matt Boggess, Prospect IL, senior

11. Steven Monk, Wausau West WI, senior

12. Max Ortega, Rio Rancho NM, senior

13. Ryan Kemmerer, Boyertown PA, senior

14. Luke Vaith, Hastings MN, senior

15. Mike Nevinger, Letchworth NY, senior

16. Drake Houdashelt, Fort Zumwalt West MO, junior

 

145 pounds

1. Dylan Alton, Central Mountain PA, junior

2. Taylor Massa, St John?s MI, freshman

3. RJ Pena, Sprague OR, senior

4. Joey Napoli, Cumberland Valley PA, senior

5. Kendrick Sanders, South Dade FL, senior

6. Steven Hernandez, Bishop Gorman NV, junior

7. Zach Clemente, LaSalle NY, senior

8. Joey Cozart, Brandon FL, senior

9. Brian Stephens, Graham OH, senior

10. Kellen Bounous, Monett MO, senior

11. Elias Larson, Marian Catholic IL, senior

12. Jordan Thomas, Greenville MI, freshman

13. Dylan Carew, Iowa City West IA, senior

14. Cody Kloetzer, Caldwell ID, sophomore

15. Justin DeAngelis, Jenks OK, junior

16. David Habat, St Ignatius OH, junior

 

152 pounds

1. Trent Weatherman, Ballard Huxley IA, senior

2. Marshall Peppelman, Central Dauphin PA, junior

3. Brandon Rolnick, Lawrenceville School NJ, junior

4. John Greisheimer, Wantagh NY, senior

5. Stephen Swan, Perry OK, senior

6. Nick Moore, Iowa City West IA, junior

7. Jackson Morse, Lowell MI, junior

8. Bobby Barnhisel, Oak Park Fenwick IL, senior

9. Derek Garcia, Sedro Woolley WA, junior

10. Taylor Knapp, Collins Hill GA, senior

11. Nick Lester, Eureka MO, senior

12. Justin Gonzalez, Northridge CO, senior

13. Brandon Zeerip, Hesperia MI, senior

14. Jason Luster, Woodberry Forest VA, freshman

15. Nick Hagar, Tomahawk WI, senior

16. Robert Kokesh, Wagner SD, junior

 

160 pounds

1. Derek St John, Iowa City West IA, senior

2. Alec Ortiz, Newberg OR, senior

3. Matt Lester, Eureka MO, senior

4. Zach Toal, Troy Christian OH, senior

5. Michael Moreno, Urbandale IA, junior

6. John Nicholson, Des Moines Roosevelt IA, senior

7. Kyle Lang, Brecksville OH, senior

8. Ryan LeBlanc, Morrisville Eaton NY, senior

9. Dan Yates, Hesperia MI, senior

10. Stephen West, Buchanan CA, senior

11. Brock Gutches, Crater OR, senior

12. Kalvin York, Belleville WI, senior

13. Tyler Caldwell, Goddard KS, senior

14. James Fleming, West Mifflin PA, senior

15. Jahwon Akui, St Rita IL, sophomore

16. Jimmy Sheptock, Northampton PA, senior

 

171 pounds

1. Ed Ruth, Blair Academy NJ, senior

2. Chris Phillips, Monroeville OH, sophomore

3. Ethan Lofthouse, Mountain Crest UT, senior

4. Jake Kemerer, Hempfield PA, senior

5. Morgan McIntosh, Calvary Chapel CA, sophomore

6. Lee Munster, Grant IL, junior

7. Zach White, Woodward OK, senior

8. Dallas Bailey, Catoosa OK, senior

9. Michael Evans, Cumberland Valley PA, senior

10. Brice Wolf, Greeley Central CO, senior

11. Tyler Beckwith, Greene NY, junior

12. Tanner Keck, Marlow OK, senior

13. Joey Sheridan, Union OK, senior

14. Tyler Lehmann, Apple Valley MN, junior

15. Andrew Clement, Grassfield VA, senior

16. Brendan Ard, Watchung Hills NJ, senior

 

189 pounds

1. Chris Perry, Stillwater OK, senior

2. Andrew Campolattano, Bound Brook NJ, sophomore

3. Max Huntley, Blair Academy NJ, senior

4. Zac Bennett, Westmont Hilltop PA, senior

5. Jon Fausey, Line Mountain PA, senior

6. Kevin Barrett, Boys Town NE, senior

7. Reid Chivers, Bellingham WA, senior

8. Jake Swartz, Auburn WA, senior

9. Austin Meys, Shenendehowa NY, senior

10. Tony Dallago, Central Dauphin PA, senior

11. Alex Thomas, Sussex Tech DE, senior

12. Mac Mancuso, Holy Spirit NJ, senior

13. Ryan Robinson, Collinsville IL, senior

14. Kyler Ellsworth, Goodrich MI, senior

15. Jon Becker, Bergen Catholic NJ, senior

16. Ryan Loder, Granite Bay CA, senior

 

215 pounds

1. Orlando Scales, Elder OH, senior

2. Antonio Giorgio, Warwick PA, junior

3. Glenn Carson, Southern Regional NJ, senior

4. Znick Ferrell, Sand Springs OK, senior

5. Tony Nelson, Cambridge-Isanti MN, senior

6. Kyle Cowan, Cascia OK, junior

7. Nick Pica, Concord CA, senior

8. Drew Meulman, Saint Francis CA, junior

9. Paul Glover, Spencerport NY, senior

10. Steven Butler, Port Jervis NY, senior

11. Josh Wood, Modoc CA, senior

12. Trevor Spude, Luxemburg Casco WI, senior

13. Joe McMullan, Wyoming Seminary PA, senior

14. Vance Grube, Wisconsin Rapids WI, senior

15. Brandon Palik, Saucon Valley PA, senior

16. Luke Macchiaroli, Corona AZ, senior

 

285 pounds

1. Roger McCovey, Del Norte CA, senior

2. Sean Owen, Clearfield PA, junior

3. Jimmy Lawson, Manchester NJ, junior

4. Ronald Coleman, Omaha North NE, junior

5. Evan Craig, Abington Hts PA, junior

6. Eloheim Palma, Cary NC, senior

7. Ken Altarac, LaSalle NY, senior

8. Dylan Stadel, Lehi UT, senior

9. Toby Erickson, Helena MT, senior

10. Bobby Telford, St Mark?s DE, junior

11. Jeremy Johnson, Brecksville OH, senior

12. Karl Green, Mt St Joseph MD, junior

13. Shaun Pakaliko, Cleveland OR, senior

14. Adam Chalfant, Winchester IN, senior

15. Andrew Miller, Bassett VA, senior

16. Chris McMullin, University MO, senior

 

User feedback is strongly encouraged on the rankings. If you have any information that could potentially impact the rankings (weights, results, etc), or have questions about them, please e-mail rankings@ConnectWrestling.com. Note than until the website transition is complete, replies may be slower than normal.

 

[CoachRyan_Delta]

If Ohio State can grab some of the kids from Ohio on this list watch out... there are tons of 'em!

Ohio State is already very good... national champs in the near future?

[catfish]

What is the story with Apple Valley, MN program.  Do they recruit from all over the state or are they just that good?

[103Cousin]

Wow... When I went through this list I was not expecting to see a kid from my hometown to be on here. Zach Horan from Nazareth, PA. I've never met him though, wish I could find out more about him.

[Drooke]

Wow... When I went through this list I was not expecting to see a kid from my hometown to be on here. Zach Horan from Nazareth, PA. I've never met him though, wish I could find out more about him.

 

I would suggest putting his name into a search engine. 

 

I did and his name came up multiple times.

 

I just didn't sift throught it all. 

[Loki27]

What is the story with Apple Valley, MN program.  Do they recruit from all over the state or are they just that good?

No kidding, that Graham, ohio probably ain't too shaby either.

[2016GrecoGold]

Half of Blair Academy's team is ranked.

[midget5589]

am i the onley one suprised to see no crown point people in those rankings? i was thinking roach, tsirtis, or shrews would be on there. i know shrewsbury and roach go kick national butt in the offseason

[Drooke]

They are nationally ranked. Just not in the top 16.

[midget5589]

They are nationally ranked. Just not in the top 16.

just those three? or do hawkins or myers sneak in anywhere?

[FC118]

No kidding, that Graham, ohio probably ain't too shaby either.

 

St. Paris Graham is a very small school north of Dayton.  They are awesome every year.  The Schlatter brothers (Iowa and Minnesota) plus several other top DI wrestlers are from Graham.  Every year they had some "mystery transfers".  They have won the Ohio DII State Title several years in a row and have won the Beast of the East and Medina tournaments several times (considered toughest tournaments in nation).  They battle Blair Academy in the national rankings each year.  I previously coached in Ohio and wrestled Graham every year in a dual and at Regions.  One year we had our best team in school history, we won two large tournaments, won conference, and were 13-0 in duals heading into Graham dual.  We thought we had a shot against them.  They beat us 63-3 in front of 3,000 crazy fans on a Tuesday night!     

[devildog47959]

I don't know if anybody is aware of this but Josh Harper is on the cover of ESPN RISE The Magezine, The magezine dedicated to H.S. Sports. It talks about him going for his 4th consecutive State Title. Harper is a Fantastic wrestler one of Indiana's ALL TIME greats but he has been beaten 2 times this year in his own state.. Wrestling in the big 10 is going to be a big eye opener..i think the Cover Spread should have went too CASHE QUIROGA. Anybody agree??

[cadet130]

I don't know if anybody is aware of this but Josh Harper is on the cover of ESPN RISE The Magezine, The magezine dedicated to H.S. Sports. It talks about him going for his 4th consecutive State Title. Harper is a Fantastic wrestler one of Indiana's ALL TIME greats but he has been beaten 2 times this year in his own state.. Wrestling in the big 10 is going to be a big eye opener..i think the Cover Spread should have went too CASHE QUIROGA. Anybody agree??

 

No. I sure don't agree. The edition of the magazine that Harper was on is for Indiana only. This isn't a national publication. Each state that has RISE has their own edition. At any rate, Harper is going for his 4th title. He's the only one this year in Indiana that can achieve this. Cashe is going for his 2nd title. Harp is well deserving of this acknowledgment.

 

Also...where is Brooks at on the 119 rankings? He stuck the guy out at Fargo that is ranked 7th! It wasn't even a close match. Brooks was dominating and then pinned him. That kid should definitely be on there!

[devildog47959]

Thanks, Good knowledge I was not aware it was state by state.  4 state titles is a great accomplishment.. is Alex Tsirtsis the only other to do so in Indiana H.S. history?? I know Humprey won 3... sure there are more dod Howe win 3 or 4??

[Y2CJ41]

Four-Time State Champions        

Estil Ritter, Bloomington: 1924, 175 lb.; 1925, 175 lb.; 1926, Hvy.; 1927, Hvy.   

Willard Duffy, Muncie Central: 1930, l00 lb.; 1931, 108 lb.; 1932, 115 lb.; 1933, 115 lb.   

Howard Fisher, South Bend Central: 1949, 95 lb.; 1950, 112 lb.; 1951, 127 lb.; 1952, 133 lb.       

Lance Ellis, Indianapolis Cathedral: 1986, 98 lb.; 1987, 112 lb.; 1988, 112 lb.; 1989, 119 lb.

Blake Maurer, Evansville Mater Dei:  2001, 130 lb.; 2002, 145 lb.; 2003, 171 lb.; 2004, 171 lb.

Alex Tsirtsis, Griffith: 2001, 119 lb.; 2002, 130 lb.; 2003,135 lb.; 2004, 145 lb.

Angel Escobedo, Griffith: 2002, 112 lb.; 2003, 125 lb.; 2004, 130 lb.; 2005, 135 lb.

[devildog47959]

Thanks!! OOH RAH Joe

[AJ]

Also...where is Brooks at on the 119 rankings? He stuck the guy out at Fargo that is ranked 7th! It wasn't even a close match. Brooks was dominating and then pinned him. That kid should definitely be on there!

 

On the bottom of the rankings it states:

If you have any information that could potentially impact the rankings (weights, results, etc), or have questions about them, please e-mail rankings@ConnectWrestling.com.

 

Maybe if you contact them and let them know, they would take that into consideration for the next ranking.  Having 6 Indiana guys ranked is better than 5.