Wyatt HendricksonProjected high school weight class: 195
Projected college weight class: 197/285
Analysis: Wyatt's career high school record of 84-26 is deceiving. After a stellar youth career, he entered high school in a deep pool of upperclassmen in a heavy weight class. Many in Kansas took their eyes off him until his sophomore season when he beat the No. 1 wrestler. The switch was turned on and he has never looked back. Wyatt is a four-time Fargo All-American and a USAW folkstyle finalist in 2018. He went 15-0 at Junior Duals after going 34-1 in his state title run as a junior. Above his mat hardware, this young man has a quality of character that makes him stand out from a crowd in any setting. If there was ever a "sure thing" NCAA placer, it's Wyatt Hendrickson.
Words from the corner: "Wyatt is a great leader in and out of the room. He is a positive and energetic young man that is driven to be successful on the mat and in the classroom. His skill and body style make him the perfect fit for success on any college team." -- Head coach Tommy Edgmon
2. Troy Fisher (Goddard)
Projected high school weight class: 170
Projected college weight class: 165
Analysis: This young man is a phenom! He is a three-time folkstyle All-American with a career record of 118-8. Troy is coming off a 45-0 junior year and has recently committed to Northwestern University. There are few in Kansas history with such a storied kids and high school career.
Words from the corner: "Troy Fisher will be a huge asset to Northwestern. Troy is one of the hardest workers and most dedicated young man on the mat and in the classroom, that I have ever had the pleasure to be around. In addition, his knowledge of the sport and the technical aspects of wrestling are way beyond his years. Troy has become a great leader and mentor for our program that we will miss greatly when he moves on to bigger and better things at Northwestern." -- Head coach Brett Means
3. Dayton Porsch (Hoxie)
Projected high school weight class: 160
Projected college weight class: 157
Analysis: With a career record of 104-1, Dayton has the chance to become the 34th wrestler in Kansas history to win four titles. Hoxie has a rich history of producing tenacious hard-working kids with an attitude to succeed.
Words from the corner: "Dayton has had a huge impact on our program, not only has he been a hammer on the mat, but his leadership since his freshman year on has put us back in contention for team state titles. His exciting style of wrestling, relentlessly scoring points and pushing the pace has brought wrestling back to the forefront for Hoxie fans to cheer about. He leads by example and has shown younger guys in the program along with the young kids in the town the right way to go about business both on and off the mat." -- Head coach Mike Porsch
4. Cade Lindsey (Derby)
Projected high school weight class: 170
Projected college weight class: 165
Analysis: Cade is a three-time state placer with a career record of 112-19. He was a Fargo All-American in Cadet Greco and is a two-time USAW folkstyle All-American. He has anchored many of our National Duals teams and was a 2016 Kansas Triple Crown winner. Cade's work in the classroom and his top-shelf character is going to make him the perfect fit for any college program.
Words from the corner: "Cade Lindsey is a great leader for the Derby Panthers. Cade's passion and desire to be a champion is contagious and has positive effects on all the guys around him. He also has a great mat sense about him and he is very technically sound. His leadership qualities will certainly be missed when he moves on to the next level." -- Head coach Billy Ross
5. Braden Morgan (El Dorado)
Projected high school weight class: 220
Projected college weight class: 197
Analysis: With a career record of 99-23, Braden had a stellar junior season, finishing on top of the podium with a 40-1 record. His athleticism and physicality make him a crowd favorite and I won't soon forget his finals match at Rocky Mountain Nationals against our own Wyatt Hendrickson. Great character and loves the sport!
Words from the corner: "Braden is obsessed with wrestling and does all he can to seek out and wrestle the best kids around. You cannot keep this kid out of the gym. It's exciting as a coach to see a kid that only won one match at state his freshmen year, turn into the favorite his senior year and have a chance to be a two-time state champ tells a lot about how hard he works and how far he has come in just four years of high school." -- Head coach Wes Reynolds
6. Triston Wills (Derby)
Projected high school weight class: 160
Projected college weight class: 157
Analysis: Triston is a three-time state placer and a 2018 state champion with a career record of 83-17. As a USAW folkstyle All-American in eighth grade, Kansans knew they had a good one in Derby.
Words from the corner: "Triston has been a great leader for our team the past three years. He leads not only by his words but by example. The most impressive thing about Triston is that he doesn't concentrate on winning. His focus is more on getting better. Does he love winning? Of course, but he is more focused on wrestling the best competition possible and his focus is to get better every day. His goal is to be the best wrestler he can be to prepare himself for the college level." -- Head coach Billy Ross
7. Caleb Willis (Bonner Springs)
Projected high school weight class: 220
Projected college weight class: 197
Analysis: Caleb has been turning heads across the country since his freshman season. His physical presence and elite athleticism have earned him a 112-14 record and a state title in 2017, going 80-3 his last two seasons.
Words from the corner: "Caleb has a passion for wrestling, competing in all three styles. He has been a consistent member of Kansas national teams for many years, with multiple wins over nationally ranked opponents. He competes in the weight room as well, holding many school records. He can compete at an extremely high level and will be an asset to any college program." -- Head coach Brandon Jobe
8. Bubba Wilson (Manhattan)
Projected high school weight class: 152
Projected college weight class: 149/157
Analysis: Bubba capped off a stellar junior season, landing atop the podium in dramatic fashion, finishing 44-4 after making the finals as a sophomore. He made a huge splash on the national scene this year by finishing third at the UWW Cadet Greco Nationals. He wrestled with amazing heart in a deep weight class at the Junior Duals.
Words from the corner: "Bubba Wilson finished his junior season with a 44-4 record and a 6A state championship at 152 pounds. The senior to be is a second-year team captain and will lead the Indians in 2018-19. Bubba has earned this position with the Tribe due to his work ethic and his ability to instill in his teammates that same desire and passion. He exemplifies what we want in out student-athletes and his love for the sport of wrestling is second to none. In my 42 years of high school coaching, I can say that Clayton Bubba Wilson possesses the most humble character I've seen and his leadership ability is heartwarming." -- Head coach Robert Gonzales, 2017 National High School Wrestling Coach of the Year
9. Korbin Riedel (Tonganoxie)
Projected high school weight class: 145
Projected college weight class: 141/149
Analysis: Korbin has a career record of 122-21, placing all three years at state. His speed and pace on the mat make him a crowd favorite. One thing that stands out about Korbin is, he flat out loves to compete. He has always left it on the mat for our national dual teams and is a relentless attacker. Any college coach is going to love this kid!
Words from the corner: "Korbin has been working very hard all summer, competing in several freestyle and greco tournaments including Northern Plains and Fargo. Korbin is very determined, pushing himself and others around him to be the best that they can be and has a never quit attitude. He leads by example on and off the mat. He sets high goals for himself and pushes himself every day to achieve them. We are looking forward to him leading our team this season and showing underclassman what it takes to be a great wrestler and person." -- Head coach Ross Starcher
10. Taylon Peters (Salina Central)
Projected high school weight class: 182
Projected college weight class: 174/184
Analysis: Taylon has a career record of 112-21 with many victories over top ranked wrestlers. His 40-5 junior season carried him to the state finals in a stacked 182-pound bracket. Coming from a solid family and tradition rich program, this young man will have plenty of choices in his future.
Words from the corner: "Taylon has established himself as one of the top wrestlers in the nation. He knows how to close out matches and he has tremendous power and explosiveness as a wrestler. He has proven to be a leader in all aspects of his academic and athletic endeavors. Taylon is one of those athletes that has the right work ethic and the dedication that allows him to develop into something special. He has aspirations to either continue playing football or wrestle at the next level after his high school career." -- Head coach Shannon Peters
Honorable Mention:
Kendall Beitz (Eureka)
Kolby Beitz (Eureka)
Gabe Buckbee (Arkansas City)
Aidan Campbell (Maize)
Luke Richard (Riley County)
Montez Robinson (Arkansas City)
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