Top 25 Indiana Middle School Wrestlers 2023/2024

[Mr. RIght]

UPDATED 3/12/2024 
Please message Mr.Right with comments or criticisms. We added projected high school if you need that changes just post in the comments! 
 

1. Case Bell 120 Brownsburg 

 

2. MJ Staples New Prairie 165

 

3. Caesar Salas 190 Merrillville - 16U Tulsa Champ - 2024 2nd 16u Folkstyle 

 

4. Jeremy Carver 102  Delta - 2024 Middle School Champ - 24' Folkstyle Champ

 

5. Colin Strayer 120 Crown Point - 24' Middle School Champs - 24' Folkstyle Champ

 

6. Lincoln Hinchman 130 Brownsburg 24' Middle School Champ - 24' Folkstyle Champ

 

7. Noel Verduzo 113 Lowell- 24' Middle School Champ - 24' 1st Folkstyle

 

8. Kameron Hazelett 285 lowell- 24' 1st Folkstyle 16U

 

9. Daniel Brown 106 Center Grove - 1st 24' Middle School State - 1st 24' Folkstyle 16U

 

10. Sabastian Garcia 100 Portage- 1st 24' middle School - 1st 24' Folkstyle

 

11. Anthony Zuranski 113 Avon -24' MS 2nd - 24' Folkstyle 1st16U

 

12. Case Bridge 106 Avon 2nd Folkstyle 24' 16U

 

13.  Tate St. Laurent 106 Warren Central  - 1st Folkstyle 24'

 

14.  Connor Maddox 106 Westfield  - 24' Folkstyle Champ

 

15. Colton Wiseman 71 New Palestine  24' MS Champ - 24' MS Folkstyle

 

16. Haedyn Cochran 77 - 24' MS Champ - 24' Folkstyle Champ 

 

17.  Dallas Rosenbarger 113 - 3rd 24' MS - 2nd Folkstyle 24'

 

18.   Bo jackson 130 Indian Creek - 24' MS 2nd - 24' 3rd Folkstyle 16U

 

19. Kellen Schoff 94 Avon - 24' MS Champ - 24' Folkstyle Champ

 

20. Hunter Pierson 87 - 24 MS Champ - 24' Folkstyle Champ

 

21. Lincoln Underwood 126 Mount Carmel - 24' MS Champ 

 

22. Traevon Ducking 106 Brownsburg - 24' MS 2nd - 3rd Folkstyle16U

 

23. Spencer McCammon 92 -24' Folkstyle Champ

 

24. Patrick Dowty 106 Indian Creek 

 

25. Carter Marsh 80 - 24' MS 2nd - 24' Folkstyle Champ

 

Honorable Mention

Jared Guevara 136

 Marcus Malone  113lbs Monrovia 4th MS state

Camden Hook 97 Mt Vernon 

Xavier Acuna 130 Mount Carmel 

Alec Huddleston 106 Brownsburg 

Cameron Schofield 88 Franklin Community 

Austin Goney

Deacon Gibbs 87 Brownsburg 

Kolten Land 94

William Gafton Hodgetts 106 Mount Carmel 

Elias Faith 83

Xavier Folres 117 Center Grove 

 

What do you think?

 

I would love to hear some feedback. I only did top 25 P4P, so if you want a guy to get a looked at, or maybe you think I missed someone, please post or inbox me.

If you or your child is on the list then congratulations! If you would like a few more accomplishments, grade, or School updated please inbox me.

 

Thanks

Edited March 19 by ontherise219
Updated Accomplishments

[CoachFrepan]

Possibly (probably) biased Brownsburg middle school coach here.  Watch out for Colton Gipson and Deacon Gibbs!

[MatTime]

Interesting first go at this. I think you are really close on the top 10. Top 15 has some issues. Some of those athletes are ranked much higher than kids below who have way more state and national accomplishements to their credits. There are a few national champs from last year that are ranked outside of the top 15 and are ranked lower than a few with no such accomplishments to their names. At least one is ranked in the 20-25 bubble range.  

 

Good start for the discussion, however, and I appreciate the difficulty in putting this together. 

[HollyCWA]

Haedyn Cochran is a 3x Triple Crown Winner 21', 22', 23', US Open Freestyle and Greco runner up 23', USAW Folkstyle Nationals 3rd Place 23', USAW Freestyle Nationals Champ 23', USAW Greco 4th place 23', Middle School State Champ 23'

Edited November 9, 2023 by HollyCWA

[MatTime]

Elias Faith needs to be in the mix also. 

[Coach Coop]

Pretty sure Breedlove is a freshman 

 

Essentially the entire list above is 106 and under. Here are a some middle-weight guys who are really good. Maybe top 25 maybe not.  Kids like Ashton Goney, Aiden Flowers, Jared Guevara, Noah Fitzgerald 

 

[ontherise219]

Great first set! 

[FCFIGHTER170]

Heres a few of Aiden Carvers 2023 accomplishments:
2023 USA Folkstyle Nationals champion 
2023 USA Greco and Freestyle Nationals runner up
2023 Ohio Tournament of Champions 1st
2023 ISWA Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco State Champion 
2023 Tallinn Open Freestyle 3rd Greco 2nd
2023 IHSWCA Middle School State Champion 
2023 Tulsa Nationals 4th
2023 Tyrant Nationals runner up
2023 Journeyman Fall Classic Champion 
2023 Super 32 Challenge 7th
2023 USA Preseason Nationals Champion

This years record 363-51 

 

Edited November 9, 2023 by FCFIGHTER170

[Bigtoe19]

4	Traevon Ducking Southport Freshman Perry Meridian

[Worden]

Interested to see how many of these kids practice together at academies/clubs

[MatTime]

I don't think Traevon is entering high school this year. 

Edited November 10, 2023 by MatTime

[MatTime]

Looks like he also took 5th at MS State '22 when he was a 5th grader, looking at his profile. Referring to Haedyn.

Edited November 10, 2023 by MatTime

[Mr. RIght]

Strayer and Daniel Brown @ Howe wrestling club.

 

Acuna, Garcia, Grafton-Hodgetts, and Alavarez @ Region Wrestling Academy 

 

Verduzo used to be at Region but has moved to Elite with Hazelett

 

 

Edited November 10, 2023 by Mr. RIght

[Slop Drop and Roll]

Verduszco is at portage now 

[MatTime]

If 6th graders are making the list then Noah Fitzgerald (130) should also be at least an honorable mention. Big, athletic kid that is only going to get bigger. 23' Trinity Winner; 23' Super 32 champ; ranked nationally as the top 10u 130lber 22'. He is likely on the same trajectory as Cesar Salas. 

 

If 6th graders are making the list this year, this one needs to be considered. Especially since he has well recognized national championships to his credit. 

[84Coach]

Dont sleep on Charlie "aka Chuck" Hutchison. Weight Unknown

 

Just a kid that has been focused on less competition, growing at all costs, and having fun on the mat scoring points. Anyone that knows him knows he cant be slept on. Excited to see his continued progress and his HS debut in 2023/24. 

 

He has a couple big brothers that he keep him honest and he is dialing in. He has a no fear, send it style that is fun to watch.

 

I may be "biased" of course. But looking forward to watching him compete next year!

[njbailey1981]

On 11/8/2023 at 10:17 PM, Mr. RIght said:

1. Case Bell - Avon - 105

3x Triple Crown Winner 21’-22’-23’ , 2x Middle School State Champ 21’-22’, 1x Runner up 23'

 

2. MJ Staples - Crown Point - 145

23' Middle School Champ, Super 32 Champ 23’, 23’ Greco State Champ

 

3. Ceasar Salas - Merrillville - 200

2x Middle School State Champ 22’- 23’, 2x Triple Crown Winner 22’-23’, Indiana Mat Pre season Open 4th

 

4. Jeremy Carver - Delta - 90

23' Middle School State Champ, 23’ Triple Crown Winner, 23’ 1st Pre-season nationals, 23’ 4th Tulsa Nationals, 23’ 7th Super 32, 23' USA Folkstyle Nationals champion, 23' USA Greco and Freestyle Nationals runner up,  23' Ohio Tournament of Champions 1st,  23' Tyrant Nationals runner up, 23' Journeyman Fall Classic Champion 
 

5. Tate St. Laurent - 90

23' Middle School State Champ, 23’ 1st Folkstyle/Greco,  23’ 2nd Greco

 

6. Case Bridge  -  Avon - 95

Triple Crown Winner 23',  Middle School Runner up 23',  1st Freestyle/Greco 22',  Middle school Runner up 22', Folkstyle runner up 22'

 

7.  Connor Maddox  - Westfield - 90

Triple Crown Winner 23',  Middle School State Champ 23', 3rd Pre-season Nationals 

 

8. Colin Strayer - Crown Point - 107

23' Middle School Champ, Freestyle/Folkstyle 1st 23'

 

9.  Kamron Hazelett - Calumet - 215

2X Middle School State Champ 22’-23’

 

10. Traevon Ducking - South Port - 90

Triple Crown Winner 22' ,  Greco 1st 23', Freestyle 3rd,  Folkstyle 2nd 

 

11. Lincoln Hinchman - Plainfield - 123

Freestyle/Folkstyle State 1st 23',  Greco 2nd,  Middle School State 3rd, 2nd Pre-Seaon Nationals, 1st Tulsa Nationals

 

12. Anthony Zuranski - Danville - 105

Triple Crown Winner 23'

 

13. Colton Wiseman - Beech Grove - 70

Middle School State Champ 23' Freestyle 1st 23’, FolkStyle/Greco 2nd 23’, Triple Crown Winner 22'

 

14. Alex Huddleston - Brownsburg - 85

Triple Crown Winner 23',  2x Middle School State Champ 21’- 22’,  Middle School State 3rd 23'

 

15. Patrick Dowty - Indian Creek

Middle School State Champ 23', 2nd Pre-season Nationals 23’

 

16. Dallas Rosenbarger - Lafayette - 100

Triple Crown Winner 23',  Middle School State 3rd 23', 8th Super 32

 

17.  Noel Verduzo - Portage - 105 

Middle School State Champ 23' FolkStyle State 1st 22’

 

18.  Spenser McCammon - Shelburn - 79

Middle School Runner up 23' Greco 3rd 23’,  Freestyle 2nd 23’,  Greco/Freestyle 1st 22'

 

19. Zavier Acuna - Portage - 105

Freestyle State 1sr 22', Middle School State 3rd 22' ,  FolkStyle State 2nd 22'

 

20. Daniel Brown - Center Grove - 105

Greco State 4th 23’,  Freestyle State 3rd 23’,  Folkstyle State 2nd 23’,  Middle School State Finals 4th 23’

 

21. Bo Jackson - Nashville - 128

Greco/Freestylee State 1st 23’ , Folkstyle State 2nd 23’, 5th Pre-Seaon Nationals 

 

22.  Sabastian Garcia - Portage - 105

Middle School State 2nd & 3rd 22’-23’  - Folkstyle 2nd 23’

 

23. Haedyn Cochran - Indianapolis - 75

3x Triple Crown Winner 21', 22', 23', US Open Freestyle and Greco runner up 23', USAW Folkstyle Nationals 3rd Place 23', USAW Freestyle Nationals Champ 23', USAW Greco 4th place 23', Middle School State Champ 23'

 

24. Cameron Schofield - Franklin - 85

3rd middle school state 23',  3rd iswa folkstyle 23',  1st central regionals - freestyle 23',  1st central regionals - greco 23',  3rd kids nationals - freestyle 23',  6th kids nationals -greco 23',  2 USA Pre -Season Nationals 23'

 

25. Xavier Flores - Center Grove - 105

22' Triple Crown Winner, 23' 1st Folkstyle ISWA state,  23' 1st Freestyle ISWA state,  23' 2nd Greco ISWA state,  23' 4th MS state,  22' 3rd MS state

 

Honorable Mention 

 

Nicolas Freeze 

Gavin Brown

JJ Doty

Lincoln Underwood

 William Grafton Hodgetts

 Dangelo Chavez

 Ethan Alvarez

 Kolten Land 

Marcus Malone

Harry Scott

Elias Faith

Deacon Gibbs

Aiden Goney

 

I would love to hear some feedback. I only did top 25 P4P, so if you want a guy to get a looked at, or maybe you think I missed someone, please post or inbox me.

If you or your child is on the list then congratulations! If you would like a few more accomplishments, grade, or School updated please inbox me.

 

Thanks

 

 

Cohen Weitrich from New Pal should at minimum be notable mention. 7th grader who is a man child. Former state champ, has won two consecutive team titles with dragon wrestling club, and plays on the All-Indiana football team. 

 

Carter Sanford will also do very well as he's placed at ISWA. 

 

A lot of these kids are familiar names that will keep popping up in the years to come. 

 

 

[njbailey1981]

On 11/10/2023 at 7:41 AM, Worden said:

Interested to see how many of these kids practice together at academies/clubs

I've met half the list at Red Cobra and Outlaw practices/tournaments. They are all connected!

[Mattyb]

On 11/27/2023 at 2:45 PM, njbailey1981 said:

 

 

Cohen Weitrich from New Pal should at minimum be notable mention. 7th grader who is a man child. Former state champ, has won two consecutive team titles with dragon wrestling club, and plays on the All-Indiana football team. 

 

 

Cohen is a cousin of my kids (Brewer brothers). Tough kid going to make big noise the next couple years. 

[MatTime]

How did these kids do at MS state this past weekend?

[Mr. RIght]

1. Case Bell - Brownsburg - 105 - DNW

 

2. MJ Staples - Crown Point - 150 - DNW

 

3. Ceasar Salas - Merrillville - 200 - DNW

 

4. Jeremy Carver - Delta - 95 - Champ
 

5. Tate St. Laurent - 100 - 5th

 

6. Case Bridge  -  Avon - 95 - DNW

 

7.  Connor Maddox  - Westfield - 100 DNP inj. Default out of tournment 

 

 

8. Colin Strayer - Crown Point - 120 - Champ

 

 

9.  Kamron Hazelett - Calumet - 215 - DNW

 

10. Traevon Ducking - South Port - 106 - 2nd

 

11. Lincoln Hinchman - Plainfield - 130 - 1st

 

12. Anthony Zuranski - Danville - 113 - 2nd

 

13. Colton Wiseman - Beech Grove - 70 - Champ

 

14. Alex Huddleston - Brownsburg - 85 - DNW

 

15. Patrick Dowty - Indian Creek - 113 - 5th

 

16. Dallas Rosenbarger - Lafayette - 113 - 3rd

 

17.  Noel Verduzo - Portage - 113 - Champ

 

18.  Spenser McCammon - Shelburn - 79 - DNW

 

19. Zavier Acuna - Portage - 105 - DNW

 

20. Daniel Brown - Center Grove - 105 - Champ

 

21. Bo Jackson - Nashville - 130 - 2nd

 

22.  Sabastian Garcia - Portage - 100 - Champ

 

23. Haedyn Cochran - Indianapolis - 80 - Champ

 

24. Cameron Schofield - Franklin - 90 - 4th

 

25. Xavier Flores - Center Grove - 120 - DNP

 

Honorable Mention 

 

Nicolas Freeze - 100 - 7th

Gavin Brown - 6th

Lincoln Underwood - 126 - Champ

 William Grafton Hodgetts - 106 - 3rd

 Ethan Alvarez - 100 -  DNP

 Kolten Land - DNW

Marcus Malone - 113 - 4th

Elias Faith - DNW

Deacon Gibbs - 2nd

Aiden Goney - 3rd

 

DNW = Did not Wrestle

Edited February 12 by ontherise219

[Jen Bayliss]

Many kids at middle school state last weekend getting 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and they are not on the list.  I think kids still playing multiple sports get overlooked because they are not wrestling the amount of matches as the ones on the list.  Just a thought?????

[Mr. RIght]

Yeah, unfortunately we couldn't name everyone. We just did a top 25 of all weights and try to go off the big tournments. Most on the list were either middle school, folkstyle, freestyle, greco, champs or did well at tulsa, super 32, or Nationals. We'll be putting out an updated list soon.

Some of the weight classes last weekend were really loaded, like 100, 106, and 113. St. Laurent and Dowty both were returning Middle School champs and took 5th this year, still really good but just shows how loaded these weights were. 

[Casey Bradley]

I'd keep a eye out for Carter Marsh from New Castle, he is only a 6th grader.  I believe he lost a tight match in the finals at MS state in OT, the day before he dropped 20 points in his basketball tournament too. Kids a freak athlete. @FCFIGHTER170 can back me up on this.

[FCFIGHTER170]

3 hours ago, Casey Bradley said:

I'd keep a eye out for Carter Marsh from New Castle, he is only a 6th grader.  I believe he lost a tight match in the finals at MS state in OT, the day before he dropped 20 points in his basketball tournament too. Kids a freak athlete. @FCFIGHTER170 can back me up on this.

yessir!! Comes from a long line of Studs!