103 Pounds:
One of the more exciting classes usually, but will definitely not match to the huge final that occurred here last between Logan Stieber of Monroeville (Ohio) and David Taylor of St. Paris Graham (Ohio). Traditionally a wide open weight class, this year there is a clear favorite in Hunter Stieber the freshman out of Monroeville (Ohio).
The favorites: Hunter Stieber of Monroeville (Ohio), Sam Brody Montini of Catholic (Illinois), Devin Carter of Christiansburg (Virginia), and Gus Sako of St. Edwards (Ohio).
The ones you may not know: Evan Silver of Blair Academy (New Jersey), Chris Mears of Bishop Lynch (Texas), Johnni DiJulius of Walsh Jesuit (Ohio), and Courtland Hacker of Broomfield (Colorado).
Predicted Final: Stieber over Silver
112 Pounds:
This weight class is shaping up to be one of the deepest in the tournament. Everyone is chasing David Taylor, the junior out of St. Paris Graham. Can anyone close the gap?
The favorites: David Taylor of St. Paris Graham (Ohio), Steve Mitcheff of Elyria (Ohio), Sam White of Massilon Perry (Ohio), and Jamie Clark of St. Edwards (Ohio).
The ones you may not know: Sean Boyle of Blair Academy (New Jersey), Shane Gentry of Colonial Forge (Virginia), Cam Tessari of Monroeville (Ohio), and Chris Keech of Caesar Rodney (Delaware).
Predicted Final: Boyle over White
119 Pounds:
The exciting continues at 119 with again many notable names. Look for many quality matchups early in the tournament.
The favorites: Logan Stieber of Monroeville (Ohio), Ben Sergent of Troy Christian (Ohio), Michael Garafalo of Colonial Forge (Virginia), and David Klingsham of Brentwood Liberty (California).
The ones you may not know: Derek Steeley of Broken Arrow (Oklahoma), Zach Neibert of St. Paris Graham (Ohio), Travis McKillop of Burrell (Pennsylvania), and Tony Buxton of Blair Academy (New Jersey).
Predicted Final: Stieber over Garafalo
125 Pounds:
This weight class is like many others have several nationally ranked wrestlers. Leading the pack is defending Ironman and First-Team Asics All American Tony Ramos. He will definitely have a long road in defending his crown this year.
The favorites: Tony Ramos of Glenbard North (Illinois), Chris Villalonga of Blair Academy (New Jersey), Dan Genetin of Massillon Perry (Ohio), and Andrew Williams of Tabb (Virginia).
The ones you may not know: Caleb Vallotton of Palo Cedro Foothill (California), Drew Partain of Broken Arrow (Oklahoma), Riley Adamson of Bishop Lynch (Texas), and Cody Kelly of Reynolds (Pennsylvania).
Predicted Final: Ramos over Villalonga
130 Pounds:
The first of several weight classes with no major front runners. There are more than seven wrestlers capable of winning this championship, and do not be surprised if several upsets occur early.
The favorites: Anthony Valles of Blair Academy (New Jersey), Brian Stephens of St.Paris Graham (Ohio), Brad Squire of Wadsworth (Ohio) and Ian Squires of Colonial Forge (Virginia).
The ones you may not know: Andrew Grabfelder of Germantown Academy (Pennsylvania), Troy Silver of Bishop Lynch (Texas), Jake Gregerson of Montini Catholic (Illinois), and David Yost of Fauquier (Virginia).
Predicted Final: Squire over Valles
135 Pounds:
What else can you say about this weight class but WOW!!!! Getting to the finals will definitely not be easy, but if St. Edwards' Collin Palmer and Canon McMillan's Collin Johnston can reach the finals, fans will certainly be in for a treat.
The favorites: Collin Palmer of St.Edwards (Ohio), Collin Johnston of Canon McMillan (Pennsylvania), Daniel Kolodzik of Miami Valley (Ohio), and Matt Bryan of Broken Arrow (Oklahoma).
The ones you may not know: Jacob Earp of Watagua (NC), Joe Pantaleo of Colonial Forge (Virginia), Austin Ormsbee of Blair Academy (New Jersey), and Trey Adamson of Bishop Lynch (Texas).
Predicted Final: Palmer over Johnston
140 Pounds:
Like 130, this weight class is truly wide open and any wrestler who gets during the tournament we can expect to see in the finals.
The favorites: Dak Adamson of Bishop Lynch (Texas), Neil Birt of St.Edwards (Ohio), Richard Spicel of Brunswick (Ohio) and Jordan Shields of Burrell (Pennsylvania).
The ones you may not know: John Guzzo of Blair Academy (New Jersey), Drew Squires of Colonial Forge (Virginia), Matt Stephens of St. Paris Graham (Ohio), and Isiah Meade of Caesar Rodney (Delaware).
Predicted Final: Adamson over Shields
145 Pounds:
Rev's No. 1 high school wrestler Mario Mason of Blair Academy looks to defend his Ironman crown, but the road is not easy as 145 has turned out to be one of the deeper weight classes in the tournament.
The favorites: Mario Mason Blair Academy (New Jersey), Ben Jordan of St. Paris Graham (Ohio), David Habat of St. Ignatius (Ohio) and Richie Dehenz of Palmetto Ridge (Florida).
The ones you may not know: Tanner Eitel of Bishop Lynch (Texas), Vince Ramos of Glenbard North (Illinois), Jon Burns of Cardinal Gibbons (North Carolina), and Zach Toal of Troy Christian (Ohio).
Predicted Final: Mason over Jordan
152 Pounds:
This is one weight class you do not want to miss. While Coby Boyd and Alex Meade are the front-runners, the quarters and semifinals of this weight class should be outstanding.
The favorites: Alex Meade of Caesar Rodney (Delaware), Coby Boyd of St.Paris Graham (Ohio), Brandon Rolnick, of Lawrenceville Prep (New Jersey), and Zac Cibula of Luxemburg-Casco (Wisconsin).
The ones you may not know: David Rios of Liberty-Brentwood (California), Jesse Shanaman of Blair Academy (New Jersey), Zack Mastro of Palmetto Ridge (Florida), and Cory Casady of Broomfield (Colorado).
Predicted Final: Boyd over Meade
160 Pounds:
Eric Cubberly, Riley Kilroy and Josh Condon lead the charge in this weight class where after them, the rest of the place finishers are really up for grabs.
The favorites: Eric Cubberly of Pemberville Eastwood (Ohio), Riley Kilroy of Padua Franciscan (Ohio), Sam Rakes of Christiansburg (Virginia), and Josh Condon of Harrison (Georgia).
The ones you may not know: Trey Edmunds of Damonte Ranch (NV), Jared King of Great Bridge (Virginia), Todd Koch of Caesar Rodney (Delaware), and Kyle McPeek of Parkersburg (West Virginia).
Predicted Final: Cubberly over Condon
171 Pounds:
Leading the charge at 171 is Brian Roddy of St. Edwards, who is looking for his first Ironman crown. Roddy figures to get a challenge from several contenders including Blair Academy's Corey Peltier who he faced twice last year.
The favorites: Brian Roddy of St. Edwards (Ohio), Corey Peltier of Blair Academy (New Jersey), Zac Thomusseit of St. Paris Graham (Ohio), and Keith Witt of Oak Harbor (Ohio).
The ones you may not know: Chris Phillips Monroeville (Ohio), Oscar Huntley Colonial Forge (Virginia), Justin Armstrong Bishop Lynch (Texas), and Noah Budi of Kaukauna (Wisconsin).
Predicted Final: Roddy over Peltier
189 Pounds:
Two names lead the pack here Cody Magrum of Oak Harbor and Joe Budi of Kaukauna. Like always, the upper-weights are always up in the air, fans do not be surprised if we see a few upsets along the way.
The favorites: Cody Magrum of Oak Harbor (Ohio), Joe Budi of Kaukauna (Wisconsin), Max Huntley of Colonial Forge (Virginia) and Jermey Foster of Pemberville Eastwood (Ohio).
The ones you may not know: Nick Lloyd of Luxemburg-Casco (Wisconsin), Ryan Neilsse of Elyria (Ohio), and Dan Grimes of Montini Catholic (Illinois).
Predicted Final: Magrum over Budi
215 Pounds:
This is another totally wide open weight class. Matt Fisher appears to be the favorite, but there are a lot of relative unknowns here.
The favorites: Matt Fisher of Sandusky Perkins (Ohio), Trever Spude of Luxemburg-Casco (Wisconsin), and Matt Lindamood of Parkersburg (West Virginia).
The ones you may not know: Jake Hanley of Bishop Lynch (Texas), Mike Green of St. Edwards (Ohio), and Nick Zissimos of Broomfield (Colorado).
Predicted Final: Fisher over Lindamood
285 Pounds:
In this class there appears to be a drop off after the top two seeds: Garret Goebel of Montini Catholic and Adam Walls of St. Paris Graham.
The favorites: Garret Goebel of Montini Catholic (Illinois) and Adam Walls of St. Paris Graham (Ohio).
The ones you may not know: Kyle Hanson of Blair Academy (New Jersey), Zach Nolan of Parkersburg (West Virginia), and Nick Cook of Fauquier (Virginia).
Predicted Final: Goebel over Walls
Team Championship: Look for Blair Academy on the strength of strong performances by its freshman class to hold off the challenge from St. Paris Graham. Keep an eye on Bishop Lynch who definitely has their most balanced team in quite some time.
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