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Hard to find the words, but this feels right. I don’t have a picture from my first practice 30 years ago. I do have one from the 1996 State Finals — back when I still thought this ride might last just a few years. Another is 2025 State Finals Last week I walked out of my last practice. Not because I stopped loving this sport. Not because I stopped believing in what it can teach. But because sometimes it’s time to close a chapter before the story writes you instead. 30 years. 11 at Portage. 8 at CIA. 11 at Carmel. And hundreds of athletes and families who trusted me to help shape their kids — it was the honor of my life. To the parents: thank you for letting me be part of your kids’ journey. You trusted me with your sons and daughters — to push them, to teach them, and sometimes to be the voice they didn’t always want to hear. That trust was never taken lightly. To the athletes: we are forever family. You know what we built in those rooms. You know what it meant to wear that singlet. Hold those lessons tight. Keep chasing hard things. Wrestling in Indiana is in great hands. It’s grown stronger, faster, tougher, smarter. I will stay connected, but my role will be different now. One thing I never imagined when I started this career was that my own daughter would one day walk this journey with me. EVP — my favorite smart ass — was there for the beginning of her own path and stood beside me at the end of mine. Sharing this time with her was one of the greatest gifts wrestling gave me. I’m attaching a few photos. One from long ago, one from today, and three of the kid who always made sure her dad never took himself too seriously. Thank you, Indiana Wrestling. We are family. Now somebody give me a "Hell Yeah"

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I haven't been on here for quite some time, but traveling and bored, so figured I'd look it up. 106 lbs... Ducking Brownsburg #17 College: N/A 120 lbs... Dickman Brownsburg #7 VA Tech Bell Brownsburg #19 College: N/A 132 lbs... Rioux Avon #13 Purdue 144 lbs... Shepherd Crown Point #6 College N/A B. Reynolds Brownsburg #12 College N/A 150 lbs... P Reynolds Brownsburg #13 Purdue 175 lbs... Cressell Warren Central #6 N. Iowa Smith Fishers #13 Purdue 190 lbs... White Lawrence North #11 Minnesota HW Hazlett Lowell #10 College N/A Indiana Ties... 157 lbs... Boe (Avon) Lake Highland Prep #5 College N/A Brownsburg with 5 total nationally ranked wrestlers (2 Srs, 1 Jr, 2 Sophs)... Purdue with 3 nationally ranked recruits from the state of IN in class of 2026.

The SCM School Board officially approved the appointment of Benjamin "Benji" Dolly as the 9th Head Wrestling Coach at Mishawaka High School to lead the Cavemen into the storied 66th season of wrestling at MHS. Benji is a 2006 Caveman Alumni. The Dolly family has been a prominent family in the sport of wrestling for decades. Developing many Michiana area wrestlers over the years in addition to the Dolly brothers Desmond, Alex and Benji. The Cavemen are very excited for the next chapter of MHS Wrestling Tradition. Please join us in welcoming Head Coach Benji Dolly to the helm.

Sometimes people say I’m divisive — I don’t believe that’s true. I’ve just always spoken directly, because I care deeply. But at this point in my life, it’s time to sit back and pass the torch. I don’t have the energy to argue or debate. Wrestling’s done a lot for me, and I’ve done a lot for wrestling. I’d be lying if I said I always felt appreciated — because I don’t. But this isn’t a bitter post. It’s a realistic one. There’s more work for me to do elsewhere now. Bigger fish to fry. I’m building something larger — something that still includes wrestling, but moves beyond it. That said: our region’s wrestling community still has a long way to go. We’re trying. But we still lack real resources and support. That’s not an attack — it’s a challenge for all of us. This isn’t me giving up. It’s me stepping into a new role. So I’ll fall back now. No bitterness. No sadness. Just a clear-eyed hope that the next generation gets from this sport what I got: discipline, fire, and legacy. Y’all have the Handz now. — General Heavy Handz

By Cameron Diep June 17–21, 2025 | Milwaukee, WI Indiana's top junior wrestlers are set to represent the Hoosier state at the 2025 Air Force Special Warfare Junior National Duals, hosted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from June 17th to 21st. With elite talent spread across two freestyle teams — Indiana Gold and Indiana Blue — as well as a stacked Greco-Roman lineup, Indiana enters the national spotlight with high expectations. Indiana Gold – Freestyle Indiana Gold is loaded with nationally ranked wrestlers, Division I commits, Fargo champions, and IHSAA state titleholders. This squad is expected to contend for a top finish in Milwaukee. · 100 lbs – Alex Huddleston ISWA Freestyle State Champion · 106 lbs – Joseph Hamilton Folkstyle Nationals All-American, 2024 IHSAA State Qualifier · 113 lbs – Case Bridge 2024 IHSAA State 3rd Place · 120 lbs – Peyton Schoettle Indiana University Commit, 2024 IHSAA State Champion, 17U World Team Trials All-American · 126 lbs – Ty Henderson Purdue Commit, 2024 IHSAA State Runner-Up, IHSAA State 3rd · 132 lbs – Nathan Rioux Purdue Commit, Ranked #11 Nationally (MatScouts), IHSAA State Champion · 138 lbs – Isaiah Schaefer Purdue Commit, 4x IHSAA State Place Winner, IHSAA State Champion · 144 lbs – Clinton Shepherd 16U Fargo Champion, 2024 IHSAA State Runner-Up · 150 lbs – Tommy Gibbs IHSAA State Champion, 16U Fargo Freestyle & Greco All-American · 157 lbs – Silas Stits 2024 IHSAA State 3rd, Central Regionals Runner-Up · 165 lbs – Jacob Weaver 2x IHSAA State Qualifier · 175 lbs – Griffin Van Tichelt 3x IHSAA State Qualifier, ISWA State Champion · 190 lbs – Michael White Minnesota Commit, Ranked #11 Nationally (MatScouts), NHSCA National Champion · 215 lbs – Noah Weaver Purdue Commit, 2x IHSAA State Champion, Ranked #5 Nationally (FloWrestling), Super 32 Runner-Up · 285 lbs – James Hartleroad 16U Greco Fargo National Champion, 2024 IHSAA State 3rd Place Indiana Blue – Freestyle Indiana Blue boasts a deep and battle-tested lineup, featuring numerous state place winners and Fargo All-Americans. This team is built for grit and consistency. · 100 lbs – Jayland Davis ISWA State Runner-Up · 106 lbs – Karson Bachelder ISWA State Runner-Up · 113 lbs – Caleb Morrow 2x IHSAA State Qualifier · 120 lbs – Keegan Dresslar 2024 IHSAA State 6th Place · 126 lbs – Elijah Broady 3x IHSAA State Qualifier, 2024 IHSAA State 4th · 132 lbs – Mason Goelz 2024 IHSAA State Runner-Up · 138 lbs – Evan Stanley 2024 IHSAA State 3rd Place · 144 lbs – Tylin Thrine 2023 IHSAA State Champion, 3x IHSAA State Place Winner · 150 lbs – Jeffrey Huyvaert 3x IHSAA State Place Winner · 157 lbs – Wyatt Cooksey IHSAA State Qualifier · 165 lbs – Camden Baumann IHSAA State Qualifier · 175 lbs – Jacob Cole IHSAA State Qualifier · 190 lbs – Seer Godwise 2024 IHSAA State 7th Place, 16U Greco Fargo All-American · 215 lbs – Austin Reading 2024 IHSAA State 5th Place · 285 lbs – William Glesing 2024 IHSAA State 8th Place, ISWA Folkstyle & Freestyle State Champion Indiana Greco-Roman Indiana’s Greco team is built on strong positioning, mat awareness, and proven success at both the state and national level. With multiple Fargo All-Americans and IHSAA standouts, this group is hungry for hardware. · 100 lbs – Jayland Davis · 106 lbs – Karson Bachelder · 113 lbs – Caleb Morrow · 120 lbs – Keegan Dresslar · 126 lbs – Rex Moore Jr. 3x IHSAA State Qualifier, 2024 IHSAA State 8th · 132 lbs – Mason Goelz · 138 lbs – Isaiah Schaefer · 144 lbs – Chase Kline IHSAA State Qualifier · 150 lbs – Amrin Pratt Frosh-Soph State 5th · 157 lbs – Wyatt Cooksey · 165 lbs – Camden Baumann · 175 lbs – Jacob Cole · 190 lbs – Seer Godwise · 215 lbs – Olver Piwoszkin ISWA State 3rd · 285 lbs – William Glesing · 285 lbs – James Hartleroad Watch Live Coverage Fans can catch all the action live on FloWrestling throughout the week as Team Indiana competes in one of the most prestigious dual tournaments in the country. With nationally ranked talent, future NCAA stars, and gritty team depth, Indiana is set to make a serious run in Milwaukee. View full article

100 Huddleston Burg 3 seed 106 Hamilton Cg 10 106 Bayliss Cath 20 113 bridge 8 120 case bell burg 1 seed 120 Schoettle 20 seed 126 dickman 6 seed 126 brown 16 seed 126 Henderson 23 126 broady 27 132 rioux 5 seed 132 malone 22 132 Goelz 27 138 Schaffer 7 seed 138 Stanley 11 138 Thrine 19 144 Shephard 10 144 Reynolds 14 150 Gibbs 5 150 huyvert 13 150 Thornton 21 157 stitts 2 157 foster 10 165 Arberry 8 175 cressell 14 175 van tichelt 27 175 fielden 31 190 Henry 7 190 white 8 190 godwise 21 215 Howard 18 215 weaver 24 285 Hartleroad 14 285 Glesing 20 285 Forrester 28

By Cameron Diep How Will Indiana Fare? – 2025 U.S. Marine Corps 16U & Junior Nationals Indiana enters the Junior Men’s Freestyle division with a lineup that blends national firepower and state-proven toughness at nearly every weight. With five wrestlers ranked in the top 20 nationally and numerous multi-time IHSAA state placers, Indiana’s Junior Freestyle team is equipped to take on the country’s best. Top Performers to Watch Revin Dickman (120) Ranked #6 (FloWrestling) & #7 (MatScouts) 3x IHSAA State Champion 5x Fargo All-American 3x Walsh Ironman All-American Virginia Tech commit Nathan Rioux (132) Ranked #13 (MatScouts) & #16 (FloWrestling) IHSAA State Champion 5x Fargo All-American Purdue commit Isaiah Schaefer (138) IHSAA State Champion 4x IHSAA State Place Winner Walsh Ironman All-American Purdue commit Thomas Gibbs (150) IHSAA State Champion 2x Fargo All-American Noah Weaver (215) Ranked #9 (FloWrestling) 2x IHSAA State Champion Super 32 Runner-Up Walsh Ironman 3rd Purdue commit Michael White (190) Ranked #11 (MatScouts) & #17 (FloWrestling) IHSAA State Runner-Up NHSCA National Champion UWW U17 Freestyle 7th Minnesota commit Clinton Shepherd (144) Ranked #6 (MatScouts) 2024 IHSAA State Runner-Up 16U Fargo Freestyle National Champion Waylon Cressell (175) Ranked #6 (MatScouts) & #13 (FloWrestling) 2x IHSAA State Champion 3x Fargo All-American 2024 U23 WTT All-American Northern Iowa commit Gunner Henry (190) Ranked #12 (FloWrestling) IHSAA State Champion 2023 Super 32 All-American Wyoming commit Case Bell (120) Ranked #19 (MatScouts) IHSAA State Champion 2x Fargo All-American UWW U17 Freestyle Nationals 6th Peyton Schoettle (120) 2024 IHSAA State Champion Junior Folkstyle Nationals Runner-Up UWW U17 Freestyle Nationals 8th Indiana commit Underdogs to Watch Silas Stits (157) IHSAA State 3rd 7-0 record at 2024 Junior National Duals Kent State commit Evan Stanley (138) IHSAA State 3rd Braylon Reynolds (144) Ranked #12 (MatScouts) IHSAA State Runner-Up Tylin Thrine (138) 2023 IHSAA State Champion 3x IHSAA State Place Winner Jeffrey Huyvaert (150) 3x IHSAA State Place Winner George Mason commit Adrian Pellot (165) · IHSAA State Champion · Purdue commit View full article

By Cameron Diep How Will Indiana Fare? – 2025 U.S. Marine Corps 16U & Junior Nationals From nationally ranked light-weights to upper-weights with duals experience and Fargo hardware, this team is one of the deepest Indiana has sent in recent years. Anchored by multiple IHSAA state medalists and national placers, they’re ready to jump levels in 2025. Top Performers to Watch Traevon Ducking (106) Ranked #12 (FloWrestling) & #17 (MatScouts) IHSAA State Champion 16U Fargo Freestyle 4th Walsh Ironman 6th Connor Maddox (106) Ranked #15 (FloWrestling) IHSAA State 4th U17 World Team Trials 6th Spenser McCammon (106) U15 Pan-American Champion 3rd at 15U Greco World Team Trials 4th at 15U Freestyle World Team Trials Jeremy Carver (113) 17U Greco World Team Trials Runner-Up 15U Freestyle World Team Trials 6th Peyton Hornsby (144) IHSAA State Runner-Up Ceasar Salas (215) IHSAA State 5th 16U Folkstyle Nationals Champion 8-0 at 2024 16U National Duals Kameron Hazelett (285) Ranked #10 (MatScouts) IHSAA State Champion 8-0 at 2024 16U National Duals Underdogs to Watch Daniel Brown Jr. (113) · IHSAA State Runner-Up Reed Wicker (120) IHSAA State 5th Noel Verduzco (120) IHSAA State 3rd Tate St. Laurent (113) IHSAA State Qualifier Deacon Dressler (165) IHSAA State Qualifier Donald Bowie (138) IHSAA State 6th Past Fargo Success Revin Dickman – 5x Fargo All-American Nathan Rioux – 5x Fargo All-American Thomas Gibbs – 2x Fargo All-American Clinton Shepherd – 16U Fargo Freestyle Champion Waylon Cressell – 3x Fargo All-American Case Bell – 2x Fargo All-American Sam Howard – Fargo Freestyle All-American Carter Fielden – 2024 16U Fargo Freestyle All-American Team Outlook Indiana’s 2025 Men’s Freestyle contingent is the most complete in recent memory — from top-tier national contenders to gritty duals-tested role players. The squad features high-end firepower with multiple Fargo All-Americans, Ironman placers, and wrestlers ranked inside the national top 10. Together, the Junior and 16U teams form a one-two punch capable of landing Indiana on the podium in both age divisions. If top stars perform to their potential and underdogs win key bouts, Indiana has the horsepower to compete with powerhouse states like Illinois, Pennsylvania, and California — and make a serious run at national titles. View full article

With us here All being part of a very proud wrestling community/family, we have also taken pride in always comparing careers, accolades in sheer numbers. which leads do us always having great banter that comes from also having hypothetical Who beat you or had a better career type of discussions.. I obviously don't know everything but I've packed this brand of mine with a lot of information and after getting together with big Jeremy in him opening up his sacred statistical wrestling Bible Britannica lol here's what we've gathered so far in regards Who are considered one of the nephews and one of the next freshman phenoms on his way AKA Jeremy Aiden Carver who will be a electrical part of the cathedral Irish Wrestling team going forward. Aiden Carvers career Match totals year by year with his wins and losses listed below: 2016: 2-1 2017: 8-14 2018 : 21-14 2019: 36-30 2020: 110-66 2021: 347-134 2022: 386-101 2023: 363-51 2024: 259-59 So far in 2025: 171-29 FS/GR/FOLKSTYLE TOTAL MATCHES WRESTLED: 2,178 matches wrestle Total matches Won: 1,703 matches Wom career records so far: 1703-475 12X ISWA State Champion/4X Triple Crown 3X MS State Champion: 15 X State Champ Total National Titles: 96 Nope that is not a typo that you've just Read,,. according to his father Big Jeremy, Little Aiden is a 96X National Champion! Which doesn't even include his unbelievable run at the U.S Open this year where he done something I'd never heard of in regards to wrestlers from Indiana, when he became a 3x All-American!!!. consisting of him being a 2x ALL-AMERICAN in his 15U age division. He gave up nearly 6 lb and 2 years of age .. Then went on to make a run to the finals in the 17U Greco- Roman division of the US Open.. Simply trying to win matches is not and was never his goal or what Aiden wants for himself. In order to become an Ohio State Buckeye, Like his idle that he looks up to Mr Mendez, it'll take more than just being What most would consider the Pinnacle of The rest of us mere mortals wrestling careers which is on top of a podium in high school state finals.When he dominates his own age division or even gets his butt kicked ,b He always is of the mindset that he needs to be chasing losses, More than wins! And that's why of his 475 defeats I'd say at least 200 of those are him up both age and weight divisions.

Thanks General! Your presence will always be felt in the wrestling community, especially in the Northeast

Definitly good to see that Shepherd is back on the mat though.

6th in Greco & 7th in Freestyle The team was definitely better, but non the less a great accomplishment by placing in both styles in a very tough dual competition! I'm for sure proud and happy to see Indiana on the rise nationally on all levels!

Maddie Marsh was Runner-Up at 135 in Women’s Juniors.

Not to disparage the young man, but wow that seems like an insanely high number of matches. I'm really curious to hear how that stacks up against other IN studs, like Mendez, all the Lee's, Red, etc.. Did they have similarly high number of matches like this? The young man has obviously been very successful and I look forward to seeing his high school career.

General Heavy Hands= SSpecifically Light Hearted!

Great , now Joe going to shift his glaring eyes with his Double Top Secret Probation focus down South to #TheCounty when we start going at it . They always remember Indianamat HOFers, even when you’re gone in retirement.

There are some young capable women and men in the wrestling community. My job is to source of support and mentor them. I'm not retiring from teaching student-athletes. I Retired from debating and arguing about what I know. If a person wants to pick my brain DM me. I'm not leaving the site. I'm leaving the ego.

By Cameron Diep The Indiana 14U Men’s teams made a strong showing at the National Duals, highlighted by impressive individual performances and a first-place finish in the Red/Blue Pool for Freestyle. In Freestyle, Indiana took 5th place in Pool B, finishing with a 3-2 record. After a narrow loss to Connecticut (40-38), the team bounced back with dominant wins over Minnesota Red (52-25), Arkansas (57-21), and Florida (62-11), but fell to a tough Ohio Gray squad (55-19). The team advanced to the Red/Blue Pool, where they went undefeated to claim 1st place, defeating Iowa Red (59-21), Kansas (40-35), New York Blue (44-32), and Washington (53-23). Top Freestyle Performers: Haedyn Cochran (88) – 8-1 Deacon Gibbs (105) – 8-1 Noah Fitzgerald (225) – 8-1 Ezra Cappa (75), Colton Wiseman (80), Elias Faith (92), Harry Scott (96), Gavin Meranda (115), JJ Doty (126), Gavin Brown (155), and Mason Heidelberger (175) – all finishing 7-2 In 14U Men’s Greco, Indiana placed 3rd in Pool D with wins over Virginia (50-29), Arkansas (54-23), and Washington (44-31), while falling to Maryland (41-35). Competing in the Bronze/Copper Pool, the team finished 8th, facing close losses to New York Blue, Kansas, Colorado, and Washington in the final rounds. Top Greco Performers: Noah Fitzgerald (225) – undefeated at 8-0 Wyatt Melchi (84) and Elias Faith (92) – both at 7-1 JJ Doty (126) and Gavin Brown (155) – 6-2 records Colton Wiseman (80), Haedyn Cochran (88), and Ethan Alvarez (120) – all finished 5-3 With multiple standouts and a strong team effort in both styles, Indiana’s 14U group showed they are a force to be reckoned with on the national stage. View full article

Happy Father's Day to all the coaches and mentors out there. Some kids didn't have supportive families during season, asking them to quit rather than cut weight or need rides to practice. If you have coached for a few years, know that at least a few kids have considered you as a father figure. Thank you for your service.

Mikayla Perkins : All- American 6th place 16u 120. Knocked off the #13 girl in the country. Capped off an outstanding freshman season, 41-1 HS season, Folkstyle National Champ and Fargo AA!

I can not speak enough about Gunner Henry and what he has meant to our program. So incredibly focused and an absolute stud. An even much better human being and teammate. He has elevated our program because of the way he trains and handles himself. Gunner’s technique is outstanding. He isn’t blessed with ridiculous athletic ability. It is mostly technique and the grind. 4X State Placer. State Champion. Super 32 Placer. Nationally ranked. Come…get…better!

By Cameron Diep The summer wrestling season has been packed with excitement as Indiana athletes made their mark at the Junior Men’s National Duals, the Women’s National Duals (14U, 16U, & Junior divisions), and the Kids Freestyle and Greco Nationals. Here's a full recap of the standout team and individual performances: file:///C:/Users/jcaprino/AppData/Local/Packages/oice_16_974fa576_32c1d314_230d/AC/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.png Junior Men’s National Duals Freestyle – Indiana Gold Indiana Gold dominated Pool D with wins over Alabama (58-6), Idaho (51-15), and a commanding victory in the 1st Place Match against Minnesota Blue (44-22). In the Gold/Silver pool, they battled tough opponents, falling to Ohio Scarlet (34-30) and Illinois (51-12) but clinched 5th Place with another win over Minnesota Blue (33-31). Freestyle – Indiana Blue Indiana Blue showed resilience, winning over Arizona (42-22) in Pool B but narrowly losing to Oklahoma and North Dakota. They secured 7th Place with a rematch win over Arizona (38-31). In the Green/Yellow Pool, Indiana Blue notched victories against Pennsylvania Blue and Nebraska before falling to Florida and Kansas Red, placing 4th overall. Top Freestyle Performers Indiana Gold 113: Case Bridge (5-2) 132: Nathan Rioux (5-2) 138: Isaiah Schaefer (6-1) 144: Clinton Shepherd (6-1) 150: Tommy Gibbs (4-1) 157: Silas Stits (7-0) 190: Michael White (6-1) 285: James Hartleroad (5-2) Indiana Blue 113: Caleb Morrow (5-3) 126: Elijah Broady (5-3) 138: Evan Stanley (6-0) 144: Tylin Thrine (6-2) 150: Jeffrey Huyvaert (7-1) 157: Wyatt Cooksey (5-3) 165: Camden Baumann (6-2) 190: Seer Godwise (4-2) 215: Austin Reading (5-3) Greco Indiana’s Greco team faced intense competition in Pool A, finishing with key wins over Texas and Kansas Red and a 5th Place win over Ohio Gray. In the Blue/Red Pool, they took victories over Maryland and Kansas Blue before finishing 4th after a loss to North Dakota. Top Greco Performers 100: Jayland Davis (7-0) 113: Caleb Morrow (6-3) 120: Peyton Schoettle (4-0) 138: Isaiah Schaefer (6-0) 165: Camden Baumann (6-3) 190: Seer Godwise (6-3) 285: James Hartleroad (7-0) Women’s National Duals – 14U, 16U, & Juniors 14U Freestyle After falling in Pool C to Missouri and Pennsylvania Red, Indiana rallied with wins in the Red/Blue Pool and captured 1st Place by edging Utah (41-38). 16U Freestyle In a competitive Pool C, Indiana topped Arizona but fell to Pennsylvania Red and Kansas. They advanced to the Red/Blue Pool, earning wins over North Dakota Blue and Georgia before finishing 2nd to Nebraska. Juniors Freestyle Indiana Juniors took solid wins in Pool B and the Bronze/Copper Pool but came up just short in two close matches against Idaho and Tennessee, securing a top finish. Top Freestyle Performers 14U 80: Grace Nedelsky (7-0) 90: Kylie Asa (6-2) 95: Achaiah McCue (6-2) 120: Maya Hammond (7-1) 165: Hannah Beasley (8-0) 180: Amia Quarles (7-1) 16U 105: Ella Neibert (6-2) 110: Kynlie Keffer (6-2) 115: Kaydie Epley (7-1) 120: Mikayla Perkins (7-1) 135: June Wagner-Gilbert (6-2) Juniors 105: Heather Crull (8-0) 110: Kendall Moe (8-0) 120: Isabel Kaplan (7-1) 125: Ava Strayer (7-1) 140: Maddie Marsh (7-1) Greco Results All three divisions faced tough opposition. Highlights include: 14U: Wins over Missouri and Oregon 16U: Competitive losses to Missouri, Washington, and Virginia Juniors: Wins against New York and Texas Blue; close loss to California Blue (40-39) Top Greco Performers 14U 90: Kylie Asa (5-1) 95: Achaiah McCue (5-1) 180: Amia Quarles (5-1) 16U 100: Aniah Delgado (3-0) 145: Allie Silcox (3-0) Juniors 105: Heather Crull (4-0) 110: Kendall Moe (3-1) 135: Naima Ghaffar (4-0) 235: Aubrey Bartkowiak (3-1) file:///C:/Users/jcaprino/AppData/Local/Packages/oice_16_974fa576_32c1d314_230d/AC/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.png Kids Freestyle & Greco Nationals Indiana’s youngest competitors made a big impression at the Kids Nationals with several All-Americans and even a National Champion. Freestyle Highlights 8U: Kian Franklin (2nd), Jeremiah Sanders (3rd) 10U: Leyton Boyd (2nd), Tucker Jackson (3rd), Tysen Robertson (2nd) 12U: Wyatt Schoettle (8th), James Windholtz (6th) 14U: Haedyn Cochran (3rd), Gavin Brown (3rd), Noah Fitzgerald (4th) Greco Highlights 8U: Kian Franklin (2nd), Jeremiah Sanders (3rd), Sebastian Valle (4th) 10U: Anthony Quiroz (2nd), Tysen Robertson (3rd), Tucker Jackson (6th) 12U: Wyatt Schoettle (7th), Bennett Silence (7th) 14U: Noah Fitzgerald – NATIONAL CHAMPION at 175 lbs Indiana’s wrestlers from the youth to junior levels showcased elite talent, toughness, and depth across all styles. With continued development, the future of Indiana wrestling remains incredibly bright. View full article

Benji Dolly new Mishawaka Head coach

We’re thrilled to welcome athletes, families, and wrestling fans to the Second Annual South Bend Outdoor Folkstyle Wrestling Tournament Event Details: Date: Sunday, July 27th, 2025 Location: O'Brien Park, 321 E Walter St, South Bend, IN 46614 Registration Fee: $25 per wrestler (cash collected at check-in) Registration Deadline: Saturday, July 26th by 11:59 pm Weigh-In Schedule: Ages 7–14: 1:00–2:00 PM Ages 15–18: 3:00–4:00 PM Wrestling Times: Ages 7–14: 3:00–5:00 PM Ages 15–18: 5:00–8:00 PM What to Expect: Official Folkstyle wrestling brackets with certified referees Medals awarded to top finishers in each division Outdoor atmosphere with plenty of shade, family seating, and on-site concessions Great sportsmanship, high energy, and local pride! Participation Requirements: Waivers must be signed on site by a parent or guardian before competing $25 cash payment due at weigh-in How to Register: Click below to complete your registration form: https://forms.gle/rVSs1HEK22wE1WU89 After submitting the form, you'll receive a confirmation email with all event-day details. Let’s bring the energy, showcase our local athletes, and create an unforgettable day on the mat! Any Questions: Contact Coach David Saleh at Dasaleh@iu.edu or 574-329-1841 South Bend Wrestling Tournament Flyer (1).pdf

Congrats Coach, back in 2010 TeamGarcia (my sons) introduced themselves at a CIA as always you ended the practice with an inspiring talk about life or wrestling . I also listened in to those talks . Always absorbing knowledge when you spoke to those Champions listening to you . Calm & collective energy you brought to those practices back then . Well Done on 30 years !

I’m super proud of how these young men wrestled and the Gold team placed 5th overall. I’ve heard that was the best finish in 23 years and also heard it was the best finish all time. Regardless of the outcome, they rallied behind each other, stepped up in big moments, and battled through injuries. Spending time with these young men, you quickly understand why they are some of the best, if not the best, in the state. Zack Johansen did a great job leading the team and putting all the puzzle pieces together. Special shout out to Isiah Schaefer and Ty Henderson. Isiah led by example and his positivity was contagious! Ty Henderson… 2 years in a row winning a dual came down to his match and he delivered. He will be now known as “Ice Man”!!! One guy to keep your eye on… Jayland Davis… absolute dog! He went undefeated and made the all-tournament team in Greco! Please know all of our guys performed well so by me calling out these guys in no way underscores everyone else’s efforts and how they contributed to the success of the team. This was a dual competition so it took everyone coming together to represent Indiana and bring home a top 5 finish. I was blessed to be part of it.

By Cameron Diep Indiana’s 16U Men’s teams put forth a determined performance at the National Duals, highlighted by standout efforts in both Freestyle and Greco competition. Indiana Gold Indiana Gold started strong, finishing 2nd in Pool C with wins over Minnesota Red (53-21), Idaho (51-25), and Michigan Blue (44-31). A narrow 37-36 loss to Iowa Blue kept them just shy of the top spot. In the Gold/Silver Pool, Indiana Gold went 1-3, picking up a hard-fought 37-36 win over Oklahoma Outlaws Blue after facing tough losses against national powerhouses Pennsylvania Blue, Ohio, and Illinois. Top Freestyle Performers – Indiana Gold: 215: Ceasar Salas – 8-0 285: Kameron Hazelett – 8-0 106: Traevon Ducking – 6-1 Jeremy Carver (113), Peyton Hornsby (144), Lincoln Hinchman (150), and Sean Breedlove (175) each finished with strong 5-3 records. Indiana Blue Despite not placing in Pool A with losses to Florida and Colorado, Indiana Blue found their stride in the Purple Pool, where they swept the bracket to claim 1st place, defeating South Carolina, North Carolina, South Dakota, and Utah Black. Top Freestyle Performers – Indiana Blue: 285: Austin Oakley – 6-0 106: Kellen Schoeff, 157: Grayson Baumann, 190: Jaxton Litchfield, and 215: Camden Williams – each went 5-1 Multiple athletes including Tate St. Laurent, Evan Cryderman, Bo Jackson, Cash Mays, Owen Porterfield, and Bradley Rivera all recorded 4-2 marks. 16U Men’s Greco In Greco-Roman action, Indiana took 2nd place in Pool A with wins over New Jersey (38-34) and Iowa (41-33), falling just short to Pennsylvania in a 41-32 battle. In the Gold/Silver Pool, the team notched a win over Washington (40-30) and battled against top-tier competition, ultimately taking 6th place. Top Greco Performers: 215: Camden Williams – 6-1 285: Kameron Hazelett – 6-1 144: Peyton Hornsby – 5-1 106: Traevon Ducking, 113: Jeremy Carver, and 175: Sean Breedlove – all ended with solid 5-2 records. View full article

I respect your contributions and the love you have for the sport. I put back 3x the amount of time back coaching that I ever did wrestling. There are more and more full-term high school and college wrestlers ready to step into the coaching ranks and take it way further than I could ever hope to do. I'm at peace doing what I am doing now: being a fan from a distance. Live events would get me too wound up and I need to take it easy. Hopefully, the peace will come to you as well, sir.

Indiana wrestling family, one of our own needs our help. Class of '23 graduate Neo Cameron was the 145lbs. starter for Lake Central during the 2022-2023 season and accomplished some incredible things in his one year on the starting lineup. He was a Harvest Classic runner up, DAC and Lake County 4th place finisher, Al Smith blood rounder, regional qualifier, and spent the last leg of the season ranked in the EC semi state. He only started wrestling in his sophomore year of high school, but his hard work and grit helped him improve and break his way into the lineup in just two years. He was an amazing teammate, whose humor and optimism were a much-needed boost through the grueling season and is a great person off the mat as well. But now, Neo is wrestling a different opponent. Neo is suffering from a severe case of aplastic anemia, a condition in which his bone marrow is failing to produce the blood cells his body needs to survive. A bone marrow transplant is his best bet for a long-term solution, however, as a young African American male, possible matches for Neo very low. The National Marrow Donor Program lacks a significant number of African American males ranging in age from 18-40 in their registry, and as such Neo has been unable to find a suitable match thus far. Neo and others are left waiting for a possible match to save their lives, which is why I am writing this now. I am begging, as both a wrestler, teammate, and a friend, to please spread the word and help Neo find his match. If you or anyone you know fits the demographic Neo needs, please register at https://join.bethematch.org. And if you don't, please share the message and help others in need of bone marrow donations. The procedure to donate is incredibly safe and quick, and any serious and lasting complications are incredibly rare. The procedure itself will also not impact the ability of your bone marrow in any way, should you choose to donate. Please help Neo and others like him win the toughest match of their lives. Another copy of the link to join the registry: https://join.bethematch.org

Andy, Look — we’ve bumped heads. That’s no secret. But when it came time to put up or shut up, you stepped up. $500 — Tier Two. Foundational 15. No hesitation. You were the first one to say: “Let’s build.” And that means something to me. You didn’t just support Heavy Handz Signature, you backed Fort Wayne wrestling. You backed the kids. You backed the future. I’m not gonna stand here and over-articulate it like some press release. I’m gonna say it plain: You a real one. You put the BS to the side and moved like a builder. Like a grown man. Like somebody who knows legacy ain’t about feelings — it’s about action. That $500 ain't just money. That’s seed. That’s mold. That’s momentum. You and the Fort Wrestling Facility will always have a place in the foundation. Appreciate you. Respect you. We move different now. — Nyasa Neeley Heavy Handz Signature Fort Wayne, for real.

He missed the deadline to register with Indiana. There is a loophole in USA wrestling that you can compete for a different state if they have an opening on their team.

It is straight up GARBAGE! I see nationally ranked killers seeded lower than kids then went to a bunch of low level USAW tourneys. Just a money grab to get more kids at their events. Pathetic

The events “Separation Criteria” is based on USAWrestlings PIN system that was developed a few years ago. It works by tracks a wrestlers wins vs opponent in all events they have participated in. The more events you are in, the more wrestlers you beat, and the ability of your opponent (PIN score) are all factored in to determine your PIN score. It is not base on a single win over a higher PIN score opponent, but rather the wrestles entire body of work. This is modeled after the same formula used for the World Chess and Tennis rankings. And from what I’ve been told USAWrestling can categorized a wrestlers PIN score by each style (Free, Greco, Folk) for more accurate results when sepereting opponents in the bracket. I’m not sure how far out that USAWrestling actually does “separation criteria” at Fargo though. It could be they end it at some point and the slot all the remaining State and Regional Champs into spots in bracket followed by all other wrestles left.

Agreed and I am surprised Weaver is 24 seed!

With the 2024-2025 season officially over what changes will see in the near future: Could we see the return of coaches out of retirement? School Old Coach New Coach Updated Adams Central Tony Currie 4/9 Angola Russ Tingley Charles Lanham 5/22 Brebuef Jesuit Cory Watkins 3/25 Calumet Jim Wadkins 2/25 Churubusco JT Kilgore Jeff Clark 4/30 East Chicago Central Anthony Burns 2/25 Eastside Doug Smoker Garrett Pepple 4/7 Edgewood Danny Coyne Paul Konrath 5/13 Elkhart Zach Whickcar Gus Hatzipavlides 5/13 Evansville North Billy Hewig Austin Littlle 5/13 Gibson Southern Tim Alcorn Clay Leek 5/22 Greenfield-Central Josh Holden Riley McClurg 5/13 Indianapolis Scecina Patrick Mangan 3/11 Jay County Eric Myers 4/9 Leo Damion Heffley 4/30 Mishawaka Steven Sandefer 5/13 Mississinewa Pat Pearson John McVicker 4/23 Northridge Trenton Bixler Mike Price 5/13 Northwood Dennis Lewis Garrett Stuckman 4/30 Prairie Heights Brett Smith Dylan Forbes 4/23 Southridge Kurt Collins Tucker Schank 4/30 Wood Memorial 4/7

We’re thrilled to welcome athletes, families, and wrestling fans to the Second Annual South Bend Outdoor Folkstyle Wrestling Tournament Event Details: Date: Sunday, July 27th, 2025 Location: O'Brien Park, 321 E Walter St, South Bend, IN 46614 Registration Fee: $25 per wrestler (cash collected at check-in) Registration Deadline: Saturday, July 26th by 11:59 pm Weigh-In Schedule: Ages 7–14: 1:00–2:00 PM Ages 15–18: 3:00–4:00 PM Wrestling Times: Ages 7–14: 3:00–5:00 PM Ages 15–18: 5:00–8:00 PM What to Expect: Official Folkstyle wrestling brackets with certified referees Medals awarded to top finishers in each division Outdoor atmosphere with plenty of shade, family seating, and on-site concessions Great sportsmanship, high energy, and local pride! Participation Requirements: Waivers must be signed on site by a parent or guardian before competing $25 cash payment due at weigh-in How to Register: Click below to complete your registration form: https://forms.gle/rVSs1HEK22wE1WU89 After submitting the form, you'll receive a confirmation email with all event-day details. Let’s bring the energy, showcase our local athletes, and create an unforgettable day on the mat! Any Questions: Contact Coach David Saleh at Dasaleh@iu.edu or 574-329-1841 South Bend Wrestling Tournament Flyer .pdf

I learned a ton from you for over the last 35 years. You got the boots. I got the gloves.

I saw that there are new rankings for MatScouts out. Could someone please reply with where the Indiana guys are there? Thank you!

Great tournament! Thanks to all involved! Look forward to next year!

Up here in NW Indiana: we have a State Champ, 4th, SQ, and the sister of an 3x aa on a 3 street subdivision(she’s probably the toughest of the bunch…I’ve seen her go toe to toe with her brother) ***obviously many studio apartments can beat my neighborhood, haaa I’m sure there’s a ridiculous wrestling neighborhood out there that has 12 state champs on it, what you got?

By Cameron Diep After a strong 4th place finish in 2024, this Indiana squad returns with high expectations. Many members of last year’s team have since moved up to the Junior division, leaving this new group with a big question: can they rise to the occasion and bring home a 16U National Dual Team Championship for Indiana? Catch all the action live on FloWrestling from June 10–14. Roster Breakdown (88–100 lbs): At 88 and 94 pounds, Sam Rioux and Henry Antrobus both captured ISWA Freestyle and Greco State titles, showing promise in both styles. At 100 pounds, Cameron Schofield returns to the team after competing here last year. Since then, he earned Greco-Roman All-American honors at Fargo in North Dakota. 106–113 lbs: Traevon Ducking, the reigning IHSAA State Champion from Brownsburg, brings a wealth of experience. A 15U All-American in Vegas and 6th place finisher at Ironman, Ducking is currently ranked #15 in the nation at 113 lbs by MatScouts. Jeremy Carver of Cathedral is another high-ceiling prospect. The incoming freshman wrestled in both 15U and 17U divisions at the U.S. Open, placing in three of four styles and reaching the finals in U17 Greco (51kg). 120–132 lbs: Noel Verduzco (120) capped off his season with just one loss, winning the Al Smith and placing 3rd at IHSAA State. Ryan Hockaday (126) aims to break into Brownsburg’s varsity lineup, while Gavyn Kemp (132) had a standout freshman year at Roncalli, setting the stage for a big summer. 138–144 lbs: Donald Bowie (138), IHSAA State 6th placer, made a name for himself at the Al Smith Invitational with wins over two returning state medalists. Peyton Hornsby (144), the team’s only other returning member besides Schofield, was the IHSAA state runner-up and also won both ISWA styles. He has his sights set on Fargo All-American honors next month. 150–175 lbs: Another standout incoming freshman is Lincoln Hinchman, who was ranked #1 in the nation at 136 lbs in MatScouts' Junior High rankings and won the Middle School Super 32 National Championship. Also watch for Cameron Sommers (Franklin Community), Deacon Dresslar (Gibson Southern), Sean Breedlove (Center Grove), and Denny Algood (Bloomington South) — all highly talented and expected to contend at Fargo and next season’s IHSAA State Finals. (190–285 lbs): At 215, Ceasar Salas of Crown Point placed 5th at IHSAA State as a freshman — a rare feat at a heavier weight. And at heavyweight, Kameron Hazelett could be Indiana’s ‘Tyrese Haliburton’ in any tight dual. The IHSAA State Champion has drawn comparisons to Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Steveson and is the only underclassman currently ranked nationally by MatScouts. Blue Team Lineup: · 88: Jonah Martinez · 94: Greyson Cain · 100: Kolten Land · 106: Kellen Schoeff · 113: Tate St. Laurent · 120: Jaxsen Jean · 126: Brody Koselke · 132: Evan Cryderman · 138: Bo Jackson · 144: Cash Mays · 150: Owen Porterfield · 157: Grayson Baumann · 165: Adrian Haughn · 175: Bradley Rivera · 190: Jaxton Litchfield · 215: Camden Williams · 285: Austin Oakley This year's team blends top-tier talent with up-and-coming stars. With several nationally ranked athletes and a mix of experienced returners and hungry newcomers, Indiana could be poised to make a serious run at the 16U National Dual title! View full article

I’d say they were too spread out, I can’t imagine a hot spot in any one place. I can’t even pinpoint a feeder team with that much success. Obviously (to MD people) Resurrection and Corpus Christi schools have produced a number of talented wrestlers, but I think part of that is because of their numbers, not taking away anything from ANY of the programs, but I think the success has been spread throughout the feeder programs of MD. Some schools would love to have that resume across their entire program history but to have that much success in just one neighborhood is certainly impressive. There’s an offhand joke about a milkman dying to be told but that would take away from the hard work that all those gentlemen put into the sport!

FloWrestling 106: #13 Connor Maddox 120: #5 Revin Dickman 126: #17 Nathan Rioux 126: #18 Gavin Jendreas 132: #3 Jake Hockaday 175: #13 Waylon Cressell 190: #12 Gunner Henry 190: #18 Michael White 215: #5 Noah Weaver MatScouts (Seniors Removed) 113: #15 Traevon Ducking 120: #7 Revin Dickman 120: #19 Case Bell 132: #11 Nathan Rioux 144: #12 Braylon Reynolds 150: #15 Parker Reynolds 150: Clinton Shepherd (Injured) 175: #5 Waylon Cressell 175: #13 Xavier Smith 175: #17 Vinny Freeman 190: #11 Michael White 285: #13 Kameron Hazelett

Heard about this a couple days ago, but figured aid share in case someone missed it. Former Olympian, NCAA Champ, and MMA fighter Ben Askren is hospitalized battling severe pneumonia, possibly connected to a staph infection. Scary situation to say the least. https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/45472131/former-mma-star-ben-askren-hospital-severe-illness

By Cameron Diep Schedule Friday, May 16th Senior Women’s and Men’s Freestyle Preliminaries and Quarterfinals 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM Senior Women’s and Men’s Freestyle Semifinals and ALL Consolation 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM Saturday, May 17th Senior Women’s Finals & 3rd Place 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM *** Time subject to change Senior Men’s Finals & 3rd Place 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ***Time subject to change Brackets on USA Bracketing The Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky will be the place to be this Friday through Sunday. The center is hosting two large events, the Senior World Team Trials and the Central Regionals Qualifier for the16U and Junior National Championships, held in Fargo, North Dakota. This preview will feature all Indiana wrestlers competing at the Senior World Team Trials Challenge Tournament. WOMEN’S FREESTYLE 50 KG: Heather Crull After finishing her high school career as a 3x IHSAA State Qualifier, an ISGW State Champion, and before heading to McKendree, Indiana gets the privilege of following the 2023 Cadet World Bronze Medalist at the World Team Trials. Crull just recently placed 5th at the U.S. Open, falling to Audrey Jimenez of Lehigh Valley. To get a sense of how good Jimenez is, she just won the Pan-American Championship, teching the Olympic Silver Medalist from Cuba. 62 KG: Alara Boyd In her attempt to make her fourth world team, Alara Boyd must win the World Team Trials, as do all of these athletes. In Boyd’s case, if she were to win the challenge tournament this weekend, she would then face off against another Indiana native, Olympian Kayla Miracle. In the U.S. Open semi-finals, Boyd dropped a heartbreaker 12-11 decision to Adaugo Nwachukwu of the Army WCAP. If Alara can put together a strong tournament, there’s a high percentage chance that we could see an all-Indiana Final X match at 62 kilograms! MEN’S FREESTYLE 70 KG: Brayton Lee It’s really nice to see 3x IHSAA State Champion and D1 All-American Brayton Lee competing regularly again! If you recall, Lee was out of competition due to injuries. After transferring back home and wrestling for the Hoosiers/Indiana RTC, Lee had a fantastic showing at the U.S. Open. It was there that Lee compiled wins over Dayne Morton of California Baptist, Stanford All-American Daniel Cardenas, and 2x NCAA Qualifier Jackson Arrington of NC State. Depending on seeds, it will be interesting to see how B-Lee stacks up against multiple time world medalist James Green and NCAA Champions in Ridge Lovett, Antrell Taylor, and Caleb Henson. 74 KG: Joey Blaze – Purdue Due to his collegiate success, Indiana gets to claim Purdue’s Joey Blaze (for this article only!) Otherwise, Joey’s roots come from the great state of Ohio. Blaze earned his bid to the World Team Trials tournament by placing 2nd at the 2025 NCAA Championships. Blaze’s biggest tests of the weekend would have to be 2x NCAA Champion David Carr and NCAA Runner Up Michael Caliendo. The winner of the Trials this weekend will await NCAA Champion Mitchell Messenbrink of Penn State at Final X. 65 KG: Jesse Mendez & Nick Lee *Nick Lee was not in the final preseeds released on Wednesday Talk about a weight with many age groups! 65 kilograms includes high schoolers in Marcus Blaze & Bo Bassett, a redshirt freshman in Aden Valencia, those still with college eligibility in Brock Hardy, Carter Young, & Jesse Mendez, additional NCAA Runner Ups in Real Woods & Beau Bartlett, AND graduated NCAA Champions in Seth Gross & Nick Lee. After claiming his 2nd NCAA title for Ohio State, Jesse Mendez put together a strong performance at the U.S. Open, placing 2nd to fellow Buckeye Joey McKenna. It’s been a while since we have seen 2x NCAA Champion Nick Lee wrestle. Lee was promoted to Assistant Wrestling Coach at Penn State just last year, which put a short pause on his competing days. If Lee has been training just as hard as he was before the break, he is more than capable of being the world team rep at 65 kilos. He is one of the only Americans with multiple wins over Zain Retherford and Yianni Diakomihalis. View full article

Crull wins by superiority 11-0 2:22

Congratulations to Nathan Rioux Congratulations to from Avon for signing with Purdue. Projected to wrestle 125, 133. View full signing

I heard some stuff

I’m not saying that his past movement aren’t a possible deterrent for a prospective school. Just pointing out several other guys are taking advantage of the freedom to move between schools more often than we have ever had before. It’s the time we are in.