Winners Circle

Agree with you on Tyus. He scraps hard. Chronic, serious, shoulder injuries forced Ruffin into early retirement. Unfortunate given how talented he was.

Yes, he's a stud. 2x qualifier now. Scraps hard. Glad to know there's a fellow SIUE fan in the building.

As an SIUE alum, and a coach of this kid, very excited about Porter Matecki (Whitfield School, MO) to SIUE. 3x MO Class 3 Champ. Made the round of 12 at Super 32 last year @ #120. Beat Gauge Botero (2022 Fargo 3rd), Ashton Jackson (C/o 2023 Purdue signee), and Nikade Zinkin (Cali state medalist; top 20 by MatScouts). Both losses came to Jax Forrest (12-4 in Round of 32 & 9-6 in bloodround). Kid is a gamer. Very excited about/for him.

Even better for them. Ley/Cerniglia split 157/165. Wask at 174.

Apologies. I thought Cerniglia was done. Little logjam they'll have there.

Jon Ley, 2x Super 32 top 4, as well. I imagine they'll want both he and Wask in the lineup. One at 157 and one at 165.

You are correct Zan is a big Greco guy. When Zan was getting recruited OU had Sam Hazewinkel on staff, who made many Greco world teams. He and Zan had a good relationship. Not saying that was the only reason he went there, but I do know that helped.

Agreed. I think it's more likely Jamison mans 141, with Williams/Alvarez battling for 149 and the loser of Williams/Alvarez goes 157 to compete with Mirzo (Juco transfer). No insight, just a guess.

SIUE alum here. Yes, McKiernan is done.

Knowing Zan, I doubt this played into his decision. He's not afraid of competition. I would imagine he chose the place that he felt gave him the best opportunity to achieve his goals on and off the mat.

I don't want to speak for Zan or his family. But, from the outside looking in, training with Seth Gross/Eric Barnett doesn't seem like a bad situation for an incoming freshman.

Not sure of Wisco's roster/incoming recruiting class. But I would not bet against him starting as a true frosh. Kid has 'it'.

Short and thick. I've coached him some over the years. I'm friends with his dad. Great kid. Obsessed with wrestling. He'll have a huge impact for the Badgers. They got a good one.

Yes, I'm hearing that Jamison is the real deal Holyfield. Little logjam situation. Good problem to have for the Cowboys.

Zerban is from Bethalto, IL. Did first three years of HS on this side of the river for private school, CBC. Then finished HS career at Civic Memorial HS in IL. He's an IL boy.

I know how tough it is in HS. I coach a lot of kids from IL. Just seems like most of their top end talent doesn't reach the same heights in college that they do in HS. But 8 AA's says otherwise.

Solid 6 though. The Lamer's could have nice team just themselves. Haha.

Man. Real good lineup. Better than I anticipated if I'm being honest.

Solid first 8. I agree though, it was harder than I anticipated.

Very solid lineup, as expected. Surprising none of those hammer 165s are from PA.

Yes. Athletes that were in DI wrestling in 2022-2023 season.

What is each state's all-star team based on athlete's home states? I'll do Missouri. 125: Jeremiah Reno (Little Rock) 2022-2023 season: 16-10 record; DNQ for NCAAs 133: Kai Orine (NC State) 2022-2023 season: 18-8 record; 8th @ NCAAs 141: Kal Miller (Maryland) 2022-2023 season: 18-18 record; 2-2 @ NCAAs 149: Brock Mauller (Mizzou) 2022-2023 season: 20-4 record; 7th @ NCAAs 157: Jarrett Jacques (Mizzou) 2022-2023 season: 19-7 record; 2-2 @ NCAAs 165: Gavin Londoff (Lindenwood) 2022-2023 season: 5-1 record; Lindenwood ineligible for postseason until 2026-2027 season 2020-2021 season: 12-1 record; 3rd @ DII's 174: Gaven Sax (NDSU) 2022-2023 season: 12-12 record; DNQ for NCAAs 184: Colton Hawks (Mizzou) 2022-2023 season: 19-12 record; 2-2 @ NCAAs 197: Rocky Elam (Mizzou) 2022-2023 season: 15-2 record; 3rd @ NCAAs 285: Zach Elam (Mizzou) 2022-2023 season: 22-6 record; 6th @ NCAAs Obviously we know PA, NJ, CA would have great teams. Still interested to hear each state's team.

If Zahid wins 92 kg spot, and Brooks loses 86 kg spot, there should be a special wrestle off between Zahid/Brooks. Best of three series with Brooks only needing to win 1 match (since he beat him at The Open) and Zahid needing to win 2 straight.

He is wrestling in college. He's committed to SIUE. Took officials to Little Rock and Pitt as well.