Norwalk’s Calli Gilchrist and Middletown’s Raekwon Shabazz not only won National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) national championships on Sunday but they matched a rarely-reached standard for excellence in Connecticut.
Gilchrist and Shabazz became the second and third wrestlers from Connecticut to win multiple NHSCA national championships. Gilchrist, who wrestles for Choate-Rosemary Hall, and Shabazz, who wrestles for Xavier, each won their second straight NSCHA championship at the Virginia Beach Sports Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Simsbury’s Max Konopka won a freshman national championship with his victory at 195 pounds. Middletown’s Charles Weidman (Xavier) was second at 220 pounds in the junior national tournament.
Five other state wrestlers earned All-American honors for a top eight finish in the five high school division tournaments with two state wrestlers earning All-American honors in the Middle School Division event.
Gilchrist, a junior at Choate Rosemary Hall, went 6-0 with three pins to win another national championship at 120 pounds. A reversal with 1:53 left in the match lifted her to a 7-6 win over Kailey Benson of Maryland in the finals.
Before getting to the championship match, Gilchrist had shutouts in four of her five matches. A reversal with 1:51 left in the third period gave Gilchrist a 2-0 win over Georgia’s Ivy Anderson in the round of 32.
Earlier this spring, Gilchrist won a Prep School national championship at 114 pounds where she was named the outstanding wrestler. She won a NHSCA title at 114 pounds in 2023.
Shabazz won his second NHSCA national title with a 2-1 win over Virginia’s Aidan Schufelt at 113 pounds, thanks to a takedown with 13 seconds left in the first period. Shabazz (57-2) went 5-0 in the tournament with five decisions.
In the round of 16, a takedown with 1:08 left in the match turned a one-point lead, 3-2, into a three-point lead as Shabazz beat Ohio’s Markell Marshall, 5-3. In the quarterfinals, Shabazz had three takedowns in a 9-3 win over California’s Ian Morales.
In the semifinal, Shabazz trailed 1-0 after two periods but got an escape with 1:48 remaining and a takedown with 34 seconds left in the match to beat Illinois’ Anthony Alanis, 3-1 and advance to the championship round.
Shabazz, who won his second New England championship in early March, won his NHSCA title a year ago at 106 pounds. He is the third wrestler from Connecticut to win a Senior national title since 2021.
Fairfield Warde’s Will Ebert (160) won in 2022 with Stratford’s Nico Provo (126) winning in 2021.
The only other two-time NHSCA national champion from Connecticut was Newtown’s Anthony Falbo, who won a Sophomore national title in 2015 and added a Junior National title in 2016.
Konopka (195) had another dominating performance as he became the first wrestler from Simsbury to win a NHSCA championship. Konopka (49-1) was 4-0 in the freshman tournament with three pins.
Konopka, who swept the State Open and New England championships this season, pinned Utah’s Jason Young in the finals in 1:19. His most competitive match came in the quarterfinals in a 7-4 win over New Jersey’s Anthony Jackson. Tied 2-2 after one period, Konopka had two reversals in the second period to take command of the match.
He is the third Connecticut wrestler to win a NHSCA freshman tournament and the first since Newtown’s Nate Taylor (160) in 2021.
Konopka earned NHSCA All-American honors last year when he finished first at 180 pounds in the NHSCA’s middle school tournament.
Weidman (220) went 5-1 to finish second in the junior tournament. He had four pins in his first five victories, including two pins in the first period (1:08 and 1:42). Weidman dropped a 5-0 decision to Virginia’s Wyatt Bush in the championship match.
Weidman advanced to the final with a 15-7 win over Walker Walls of Texas in the semifinal. Weidman ran out to an 11-0 lead in the bout.
Newtown’s Brigton Karvoski (Greens Farms Academy) went 5-2 with four pins to earn All-American honors with his fourth place finish at 113 pounds in the freshman national tournament.
Other All-American winners from Connecticut included senior Fisher Stites of Newtown, who finished eighth at 160 pounds. Three wrestlers earned All-American honors in the freshman tournament – Newtown’s Antonio Arguello (145), who finished sixth, Newtown’s Jake Maddox (152), who took seventh, and Old Lyme’s Chase Catalano (160), who finished eighth.
Two state wrestlers earned All-American honors in the Middle School tournament. Danbury’s Charlie Atkinson (75 pounds) was seventh while Colchester’s Riley Storozuk (142) went 6-1 and finished third.
2024 NHSCA national championship tournaments
At Virginia Beach, Va.
Results and brackets (FloArena)
SENIOR
FINALS
113 Raekwon Shabazz Middletown, CT (CT) dec. Aidan Shufelt Ashburn, VA (VA), 2-1
120 Logan Davis New Cumberland, WV (WV) dec. Gabriel Tellez Miami, FL (FL), 7-1
126 Keyan Hernandez Billings, MT (MT) dec. Peyton Ellis Coventry, RI (RI), 5-3
132 John Provencio Morenci, AZ (AZ) dec. Jarvis Little TN (TN), 3-2
138 Dawson Johnson Cumberland, WI (WI) dec. Marcos Torrez Toppenish, WA (WA), 2-1
145 Gabriel Bouyssou Hope, RI (RI) dec. Jaydon Robinson IL (IL), 8-6
152 Konlin Weaver St Marys, GA (GA) dec. Thomas Stofka Virginia Beach, VA (VA), 7-5 SV
160 Kendrick Hodge Pembroke Pines, FL (FL) dec. Dane Steel Sheridan, WY (WY), 6-4
170 Matthew Jens Grayslake, IL (IL) dec. Omer Barak Boca Raton, FL (FL), 11-4
182 Trenton Blomquist Yuma, AZ (AZ) dec. Anthony Lowe Brunswick, GA (GA), 3-2
195 Trevyn Gates Pleasant Grove, UT (UT) dec. Evan Wingrove Ringgold, GA (GA), 5-3
220 Brenan Morgan Aliquippa, PA (PA) pin Garrett Vail Paul, ID (ID), 5:36
285 Stephan Monchery Middletown, NY (NY) pin Naa’sir Edmonds Virginia Beach, VA (VA), 4:12
3RD PLACE
113 Anthony Alanis Woodstock, IL (IL) dec. Samuel Aponte NC (NC), 4-3
120 Tyson Roach Lake Charles, LA (LA) tech fall Joseph Calvin Nashville, TN (TN), 18-1 3:53
126 Camren French Cape Coral, FL (FL) pin Nicholas Sanders Fredericksburg, VA (VA), 2:43
132 Daniel Aranda Orlando, FL (FL) pin Jack Kazalas Pittsburgh, PA (PA), 1:34
138 Michael Trujillo Kingston, PA (PA) dec. Brogan Fielding Jefferson, OH (OH), 3-2
145 Brayden Robison Bluebell, UT (UT) pin Daishun Powe Gardendale, AL (AL), 5:14
152 Tristin Greene LaGrange, OH (OH) dec. Jayden Iznaga Oradell, NJ (NJ), 8-4
160 Gage Wiggins SARASOTA, FL (FL) dec. Gavin Balmeceda Homestead, FL (FL), 6-0
170 Kevin Olavaria Miami, FL (FL) dec. Oliver Howard Decatur, AL (AL), 11-6
182 Jordan Mills Ormond Beach, FL (FL) dec. Tayshaun Glover Greensboro, NC (NC), 5-4
195 Coy Raines North Chili, NY (NY) dec. Jaret Peterson Imperial, NE (NE), 6-4
220 Bryson Tibbs Middletown, NY (NY) pin Tristan Crosby NM (NM), 2:24
285 Timothy Gray Crystal River, FL (FL) pin Jabare George Blackshear, GA (GA), 4:14
5TH PLACE
113 Waylon Rogers Orange, VA (VA) dec. Amir Wray-hill Chesapeake, VA (VA), 8-7
120 Nat`aani Prado Las Vegas, NV (NV) dec. Kyle Gibson New Kent, VA (VA), 9-5
126 Evan Benitez Grandview, WA (WA) dec. Anthony Clem Wantagh, NY (NY), 5-3
132 Noah Keen St Charles, MO (MO) dec. Christian Ford Aston, PA (PA), 9-1
138 Garrett McChesney TX (TX) dec. Antonio Avila Gillette, WY (WY), 2-1
145 Jacob Schmadeke Gilbert, AZ (AZ) pin Thomas Thongseng Exeter, CA (CA), 3:32
152 Joseph Manfredi New Hyde Park, NY (NY) dec. Jake Moon Rockwall, TX (TX), 3-2
160 John Quinonez Dumont, NJ (NJ) FOR Logan Chambers Virginia Beach, VA (VA)
170 Braidon Woodward Palmyra, NY (NY) NC Ousmane Duncanson Tioga Center, NY (NY)
182 Spencer Fine Cumberland, RI (RI) dec. Jackson Perkins Prescott VAlley, AZ (AZ), 6-4
195 Isaac Sheeren Spring, TX (TX) FOR Mishael Mauck Banks, OR (OR)
220 Jerameel Vazquez West Springfield, MA (MA) dec. Lance Peterson Bloomington, IN (AL), 10-6
285 Dylan Bledsoe Glenn mills, PA (PA) dec. Willie Cox Wetumpka, AL (AL), 7-3
7TH PLACE
113 William Moore Tucson, AZ (AZ) dec. Sebron Colson Murfreesboro, TN (TN), 11-2
120 Logan Dean Bethel, OH (OH) pin Karson Shelley UT (UT), 3:29
126 Vincent Paolucci Crofton, dec. (MD) dec. Jacob Perry Martinsburg, WV (WV), 7-4
132 Geoffrey Whelan Stafford, VA (VA) dec. Joseph Clem Wantagh, NY (NY), 5-1
138 Noah Torres Morenci, AZ (AZ) dec. Griffin Walizer Mill Hall, PA (PA), 5-2
145 Smokey Mcclure Kingston, PA (PA) dec. David Wetzel Spanish Fork, UT (UT), 12-2
152 Brandon Ploehn UT (UT) dec. Deakon Schaeffer Lewistown, PA (PA), 4-2
160 Charles McTorry III Nolensville, TN (TN) dec. Fisher Stites Newtown, CT (CT), 9-0
170 Jacob Zearfoss Gloucester City, NJ (NJ) dec. Noah Hall VA (VA), 11-6
182 Morgan Hatch Lyman, WY (WY) pin Jett Mccauley punta gorda, FL (FL), 2:54
195 Jackson Buck Lumberton, NC (NC) pin Kaleb Wright Gloucester City, NJ (NJ), 4:22
220 Kyle Oliveira Hoover, AL (AL) pin Chris Ayala New York, NY (NY), 1:08
285 Drake Garrison Harrisonburg, VA (VA) DEF Rasheen Duncan Glen Burnie, dec. (MD), 0-0 2:30
GIRLS
FINALS
100 Marlee Solomon Anaheim, CA (CA) pin Lily Dizon x, CA (CA), 6:46
107 Mariah Mills Palm Coast, FL (FL) dec. Alicia Serratos Santa Ana, CA (CA), 4-1
114 Vanessa De la cruz Houston, TX (TX) dec. Sarah Pineda Perris, CA (CA), 6-2
120 Calli Gilchrist Norwalk, CT (CT) dec. Kailey Benson St. Peters, MO (MO), 7-6
126 Christina Borgmann Palm Coast, FL (FL) pin Ella Hughes Jefferson, GA (GA), 3:58
132 Elizabeth Rosenstiel Tuscaloosa, AL (AL) dec. Lauren Walton Lexington, KY (KY), 4-3
138 Charlotte Gilfoil Harrisburg, PA (PA) pin Chloe Sanders Vinton, IA (IA), 1:32
145 Selina Moore Sherburne, NY (NY) dec. Faith Bane New Bern, NC (NC), 3-1
152 Eduarda Rodrigues Newport beach, CA (CA) pin Meghan Werbrich Cleves, OH (OH), 1:10
165 Kaylie Hall Augusta, WV (WV) dec. Nebi Tsarni Gaithersburg, dec. (MD), 9-2
185 Juliana Marquez La Puente, CA (CA) dec. Isabella Sosa Montebello, CA (CA), 6-4 TB2
235 Anna Bozanic Winchester, CA (CA) pin Aaliyah Grammer Wildwood, MO (MO), 4:46
3RD PLACE
100 Natalie Radecki Newark, DE (DE) dec. Zurri Zamora Amarillo, TX (TX), 3-1
107 Maddie Ripley Owls Head, ME (ME) pin Senna Grassman Cleveland, TN (TN), 3:58
114 Jenna Anderson Moseley, VA (VA) dec. Iyonna Church-ross Punta Gorda, FL (FL), 6-3
120 Evelyn Holmes-smith Enterprise, AL (AL) dec. Justice Anthony Parkersburg, WV (WV), 11-1
126 Ariyanah Parson Suffolk, VA (VA) pin Emily Murphy Montgomery, PA (PA), 1:19
132 Christina Osorio Santa Fe Springs, CA (CA) dec. Mariana Bowen Clarksville, TN (TN), 14-3
138 Nora Quitt Ashland, MA (MA) dec. Jada Lawrence SC (SC), 6-2
145 Katherine Stewart St Augustine, FL (FL) dec. Sally Johnson Clarksville, TN (TN), 12-0
152 Ayana Fletcher Columbus, GA (GA) M FOR Samira Kupa Lincoln Park, NJ (NJ), 8-1 2:11
165 Ugochi Anunobi dec. (MD) pin Meghan Wiebe Sharon, MA (MA), 5:06
185 Shaelie Young Westville, NJ (NJ) dec. Cheyenne Cruce Middleburg, FL (FL), 4-3
235 Kennedi Washington Greenwood, SC (SC) pin Manusiu Muti Barrow, AK (AK), 5:06
5TH PLACE
100 Jada Chaves Odenton, dec. (MD) pin Jessica Leclair Soldotna, AK (AK), 1:38
107 Teegan Sibble Bolivar, NY (NY) dec. June Welch Woodruff, SC (SC), 5-1
114 Lillian Rumsey Williamsport, PA (PA) pin Julia Kempf-stone Amarillo, TX (TX), 0:49
120 Willow White Miami, FL (FL) dec. Brooke Tarshis Pine Bush, NY (NY), 13-6
126 Miliyah Pacheco Amarillo, TX (TX) dec. Jada Pichardo NJ (NJ), 6-1
132 Anna Vogt The Woodlands, TX (TX) dec. Ciara Riner Huntington, WV (WV), 2-1
138 Samantha Arce Menifee, CA (CA) pin Ruby Clark Toppenish, WA (WA), 3:39
145 Jameson Strickland Aston, PA (PA) pin Jesse Foebar Batavia, OH (OH), 3:17
152 Kaelyn Ronnau Cheyenne, WY (WY) pin Lauren Garcia White Plains, NY (NY), 3:02
165 Alyssa Guzman Perris, CA (CA) dec. Kalea Loving Huntsville, AL (AL), 8-4
185 Becca Oetken Sheridan, WY (WY) dec. Morgan Miller Overland park, KS (KS), 3-2
235 Lorelei Hartman Covina, CA (CA) FOR Caroline Biegel Ringwood, NJ (NJ), 0-0
7TH PLACE
100 Camdyn Elliott Gulf Breeze, FL (FL) dec. Khyla Lipumano Yuma, AZ (AZ), 8-4
107 Mia Goodwin Virginia Beach, VA (VA) dec. Princessstorm Woody Trenton, NJ (NJ), 12-3
114 Kylie Gudewitz Howell, NJ (NJ) dec. Cailan Drake NY (NY), 6-2 TB2
120 Kamilah Brooks Elizabeth City, NC (NC) dec. Mckinley Jovanovic Silver Spring, dec. (MD), 7-0
126 Zammy Okoli Ellenwood, GA (GA) dec. Sophie Anderson Walton, KY (KY), 5-3
132 Ailee Briggs Englewood, FL (FL) pin Aenaya Vines Alabaster, AL (AL), 4:56
138 Renice Gonzalez CA (CA) M FOR Marissa Rumsey Williamsport, PA (PA)
145 Tiana Fries Ormond Beach, FL (FL) dec. Ciyanna Okocha Louisa, VA (VA), 8-7
152 Kenley Riley Morehead City, NC (NC) pin Amaya Fairley vasquez Corning, CA (CA), 3:25
165 Clarion Fager Draper, UT (UT) pin Emily Riopel Laurens, SC (SC), 2:29
185 Kyree Rubio Moreno Valley, CA (CA) pin Andrea Ramirez Anaheim, CA (CA), 5:26
235 Isabella Lorenzana Q, NY (NY) pin Mackenzie Laforest Waverly, NY (NY), 2:33
JUNIOR
FINALS
106 Oumar Tounkara NY (NY) dec. Connor Sheridan Hauppauge, NY (NY), 9-3
113 Bradley Patterson Woodbine, GA (GA) pin Anthony Mucci Derry, PA (PA), 3:17
120 Musa Tamaradze West Springfield, MA (MA) dec. Nico Fanella Indiana, PA (PA), 6-4 SV
126 Leo Maestas CA (CA) dec. Caio Aron The Woodlands, TX (TX), 14-7
132 Aiden King Columbus, OH (OH) dec. Casen Roark Mt Juliet, TN (TN), 7-6
138 Sergio Vega Tucson, AZ (AZ) dec. Jayce Paridon Orlando, FL (FL), 10-1
145 Dorian Olivarez Spring, TX (TX) pin Logan Paradice Moultrie, GA (GA), 3:07
152 Pj Duke Slate Hill, NY (NY) pin Ryan Lawler NA (NA), 3:36
160 Claudio (cj) Torres Orlando, FL (FL) dec. Brady Collins Clearfield, PA (PA), 8-5
170 Connor Wetzel Sunbury, PA (PA) dec. Levi Dicugno Lake Tapps, WA (WA), 8-5
182 Caleb Close Wingate, PA (PA) dec. Robert Kucharczk Orlando, FL (FL), 3-2
195 Alex Smith Orlando, FL (FL) dec. Leimana Fager Draper, UT (UT), 7-2
220 Wyatt Bush Lee County, VA (VA) dec. Charles Weidman Middletown, CT (CT), 5-0
285 Micah Hach Watertown, SD (SD) dec. Rylan Kuhn Kansas City, MO (MO), 7-6
3RD PLACE
106 Cooper Foster Newland, NC (NC) pin Pepper Martin Morgantown, WV (WV), 0:56
113 Evin Gursoy New York, NY (NY) dec. Malachi Stratton Frankford, DE (DE), 7-0
120 Kelby Bernard Allen, TX (TX) pin Lucas Kaufman Newton, KS (KS), 4:53
126 Ethan Uhorchuk Signal Mountain, TN (TN) dec. Colin Martin VA (VA), 4-3
132 Maximus Brady Cape Coral, FL (FL) dec. Anthony Lucchiani Stephens City, VA (VA), 5-2
138 Holden Huhn Cincinnati, OH (OH) dec. Javin Jackson-bey Allen, TX (TX), 4-3
145 Jason Kwaak Brentwood, NY (NY) pin Tyler Hood VA (VA), 6:26
152 Gus Amerson Newberg, OR (OR) FOR Coltyn Reedy Pleasantville, OH (OH)
160 Macon Ayers Goodview, VA (VA) dec. Bradlee Farrer PG, UT (UT), 8-2
170 Devan Parn Brookfield, MO (MO) dec. Cy Fowler Cleveland, TN (TN), 3-0
182 Conor McCloskey Buford, GA (GA) dec. Jared Rohn Hellertown, PA (PA), 19-7
195 Cason Howle Greenwood, SC (SC) dec. Greyson Meak Cold Spring Harbor, NY (NY), 6-0
220 Brycen Arthur Parkersburg, WV (WV) dec. Xavier Wilson NC (NC), 5-1
285 Thomas Brown Chelmsford, MA (MA) dec. Cael Denigris Wilmington, DE (DE), 5-0
5TH PLACE
106 Jayden Grijalva Derby, KS (KS) dec. Tyler Hildebrandt NJ (NJ), 3-1
113 Richard Springs North Charleston, SC (SC) dec. Garrett Johnson oak hill, WV (WV), 3-1 SV
120 Colton Wade Shunk, PA (PA) dec. Tyson Waughtel Carlyle, IL (IL), 8-4
126 Vincent Paino Emerson, NJ (NJ) dec. Tj Meyer Walton, KY (KY), 2-1
132 Sidney Tildsley Billerica, MA (MA) FOR Phoenix Contos Toledo, OH (OH), 0-0
138 Luke Geleta Phillipsburg, NJ (NJ) dec. George Maholtz Taylors, SC (SC), 6-4
145 Evan Petrovich Connellsville, PA (PA) FOR Carlos Stanton jr. Tucson, AZ (AZ)
152 Leonard Ashley Virginia Beach, VA (VA) dec. Damian Montoya Fresno, CA (CA), 4-3
160 Cade Parent Alpharetta, GA (GA) dec. Landen Johnson Massillon, OH (OH), 5-2
170 Brodie Johnson CA (CA) dec. Jameson Maynard WHEELING, WV (WV), 5-2
182 Landon Jobber-spence Vinton, VA (VA) pin Zakaria Darwish Franklin Lakes, NJ (NJ), 1:24
195 Lucas Lawler Harrisburg, PA (PA) pin Lucas Szymborski Cleveland, TN (TN), 3:24
220 Walker Walls Terrell, TX (TX) pin Mason Brancato Pompton Lakes, NJ (NJ), 5:55
285 Brock Kehler Morgantown, WV (WV) pin Anthony Nava Toppenish, WA (WA), 2:41
7TH PLACE
106 Nathaniel Granados Merced, CA (CA) dec. Travis Bauer Southampton, NJ (NJ), 9-2
113 Neal Krysty Columbus, OH (OH) dec. Kiyan Simon Huntsville, AL (AL), 8-5
120 Isaak Arevalo Arlington, TX (TX) dec. Tanner Halling Rohrersville, dec. (MD), 7-2
126 Colson Hoffman Carrollton, GA (GA) dec. Tate Hisey Saint Marys, OH (OH), 6-3
132 Ryan Kennedy North Olmsted, OH (OH) dec. Liam Hickey Raleigh, NC (NC), 9-4
138 Aidan Gillings Newfane, NY (NY) pin Andrew Mccarthy Bristol, RI (RI), 5:10
145 AJ Falcone Howell Township, NJ (NJ) dec. Patrick Kelly Doylestown, PA (PA), 10-5
152 Brayden Leach Spring Hill, TN (TN) dec. Londen Murphy Moscow, OH (OH), 4-2
160 J.T. Bowers Dublin, GA (GA) dec. Gavin Cole Langhorne, PA (PA), 11-3
170 Brock Sullivan Carthage, NC (NC) dec. Johnathan Clohecy Fulton, NY (NY), 8-1
182 Kage Mir Las Vegas, NV (NV) dec. Cort Catlin Gillette, WY (WY), 15-6
195 Preston Hagel Wichita, KS (KS) pin Conor Delaney NJ (NJ), 0:41
220 Jamil Morrow Bowie, dec. (MD) dec. Hayden Haynes Marion, NC (NC), 8-4
285 Tyson Russell Cleveland, TN (TN) M FOR Maxwell Roy Delran, NJ (NJ), 4-0 0:47
SOPHOMORE
FINALS
106 Charlie Esposito Pequannock Township, NJ (NJ) dec. Brandon Cynar chesapeake, VA (VA), 6-0
113 Joseph Uhorchuk Signal Mountain, TN (TN) dec. Johnathon Mcginty Ridgewood, NJ (NJ), 1-0
120 Antonio Mills iii Dacula, GA (GA) dec. Mason Jakob Kingsport, TN (TN), 5-3
126 Trey Wagner Nazareth, PA (PA) dec. Justyce Zuniga Toppenish, WA (WA), 1-0
132 Brandt Harer Montgomery, PA (PA) dec. Lorenzo Gallegos Albuquerque, NM (NM), 7-2
138 Thomas Verrette Edmond, OK (OK) dec. Austin Paris Moab, UT (UT), 5-1
145 Dallas Russell Jefferson, GA (GA) dec. Kross Cassidy Fairfax, VA (VA), 8-3
152 Griffin Laplante North Tonawanda, NY (NY) dec. Gage Wentzel Montoursville, PA (PA), 3-1 SV
160 Cael Weidemoyer Telford, PA (PA) dec. Tyler Whitford NJ (NJ), 15-3
170 Jonathan Rocha CA (CA) dec. Jake Robie Christiansburg, VA (VA), 8-2
182 Nevin Mattessich River Vale, NJ (NJ) dec. Mason Ontiveros Turlock, CA (CA), 9-2
195 Carter Vannest Turlock, CA (CA) dec. Cash Colbert Manassas, VA (VA), 9-3
220 Ryder Smith Soddy Daisy, TN (TN) dec. Brody Rebuck Sunbury, PA (PA), 10-1
285 James Bechter Dayton, OH (OH) dec. Caleb Rodriguez Johnstown, PA (PA), 4-3
3RD PLACE
106 Kole Davidheiser Barto, PA (PA) dec. Connor Lagier Scranton, PA (PA), 1-0
113 Alex Rozas Breaux Bridge, LA (LA) dec. Andrew Huerta The Woodlands, TX (TX), 12-2
120 Mikey Bautista Montvale, NJ (NJ) dec. Yandel Morales Andover, MA (MA), 4-3
126 John Stewart Scottsboro, AL (AL) dec. Christopher Noto New York, NY (NY), 4-3
132 Jair `yahyah Jackson-bey Allen, TX (TX) dec. Samson Mckissick staley Pittsford, NY (NY), 10-8
138 Tyler Traves Fredericksburg, VA (VA) dec. Brady Hand Christiansburg, VA (VA), 14-2
145 Zeno Moore Orlando, FL (FL) dec. Lorenzo Alston Asheboro, NC (NC), 7-2
152 Rex Bryson Centralia, MO (MO) dec. Isaak Chavez Denver, CO (CO), 9-7
160 Carl Betz Oakland, NJ (NJ) dec. Kalias Nazario Fort Lauderdale, FL (FL), 6-4
170 Colin Wooldridge Cincinnati, OH (OH) dec. Devin Downes Plainedge, NY (NY), 5-3
182 Ryder Wilder Kingsland, GA (GA) dec. Tavio Hoose Lakewood, NY (NY), 6-0
195 Jason Singer Bally, PA (PA) dec. Harry Maltese VA (VA), 9-3
220 Rocco Salerno Watchung, NJ (NJ) dec. Mateo Vinciguerra Pilesgrove, NJ (NJ), 9-3
285 Troy Ceja Turlock, CA (CA) dec. Zayne Candelaria Tucson, AZ (AZ), 2-0
5TH PLACE
106 Christopher Swann Carrollton, GA (GA) dec. Teequavious Mills Dacula, GA (GA), 9-0
113 Dunia Sibomana Long Beach, NY (NY) pin Jadyn Wren Clovis, CA (CA), 5:24
120 Tyler Conroy West Chester, PA (PA) dec. Brock Johnson Paola, KS (KS), 5-1
126 Jonathon Romero Albuquerque, NM (NM) FOR Jojo Gigliotti Mount Airy, dec. (MD), 0-0
132 Gino Schinina Wanaque, NJ (NJ) dec. Bentley Sly Cramerton, NC (NC), 8-2
138 Zane Leitzel Ellicott City, dec. (MD) pin Braylan Cosper Chattanooga, TN (TN), 3:29
145 Parker Reynolds Brownsburg, IN (IN) dec. Jordan Thompson Bradford, PA (PA), 5-3
152 Santino Rodriguez Ramsey, NJ (NJ) dec. Jackson Butler PA (PA), 3-1 TB2
160 Billy Tyler Nokesville, VA (VA) dec. Jaelen Culp Kings Mountain, NC (NC), 2-1
170 Dylan Reel College Park, GA (GA) pin Gabriel Barragan jr. Hemet, CA (CA), 1:52
182 Jesse Adams Coal City, WV (WV) dec. Alexander Dossett McDonough, GA (GA), 12-3
195 Noah Templin Manheim, PA (PA) dec. Zachary Caldwell Buffalo, NY (NY), 3-2
220 Blake Sweetman Gilbert, AZ (AZ) pin Jackson Locke Ball Ground, GA (GA), 0:58
285 Christopher Belmonte New Hartford, NY (NY) pin Kaz Morosetti North Kingstown, RI (RI), 2:47
7TH PLACE
106 Ethan Michaels Manalapan Township, NJ (NJ) dec. Bruce Anderchak Pittsburgh, PA (PA), 9-5
113 Elijah Collick Berlin, dec. (MD) dec. Samuel Comes Seymour, TN (TN), 5-0
120 Nathan Braun Rockaway, NJ (NJ) pin Josef Garshnick armagh, PA (PA), 4:15
126 Jayden Dela rosa Burbank, CA (CA) pin Aaron Silva Fullerton, CA (CA), 5:59
132 Charlie Desena FL (FL) dec. Laudan Henry Rutherford, NJ (NJ), 7-2
138 Bradley Williams Hoover, AL (AL) dec. Dominic Wilson Rockwall, TX (TX), 9-4
145 Max Wirnsberger Watsontown, PA (PA) dec. Morgan Schwarz South Brunswick Township, NJ (NJ), 8-0
152 Kaizen Detoles Saratoga Springs, UT (UT) dec. Maddux Hintz Green River, WY (WY), 7-5
160 Christian Burd Palmyra, PA (PA) dec. Shaw Garrett Brooksville, FL (FL), 9-5
170 Kyle Scott Port Matilda, PA (PA) pin Dalton Matney Paintsville, KY (KY), 0:39
182 Ryan Brown Syracuse, NY (NY) dec. Rudy Wagner Virginia Beach, VA (VA), 10-6
195 Gabe Moore Cleveland, TN (TN) dec. David Nichols Dahlonega, GA (GA), 6-1
220 Matt Harrold jr. Haverhill, MA (MA) pin Jeremiah Mora Turlock, CA (CA), 1:27
285 Jack Peters Selinsgrove, PA (PA) dec. Elan Catoe Axton, VA (VA), 8-2
FRESHMAN
FINALS
106 Anthony Lagala ryan Ridge, NY (NY) dec. Mason Bauer Ashland, OH (OH), 4-3
113 Amari Vann NJ (NJ) dec. Cael Floerchinger Great Falls, MT (MT), 8-4
120 Stephen Myers Parkersburg, WV (WV) dec. Bradley Wagner Millmont, PA (PA), 15-6
126 Gavin Mangano Shoreham, NY (NY) dec. Greyson Music Annville, PA (PA), 5-1
132 Kane Shawger OH (OH) dec. Kai Vielma Connellsville, PA (PA), 4-3
138 Evan Stanley Lowell, IN (IN) dec. Carnell Davis Cranston, RI (RI), 8-0
145 Maximus Fortier Fairmont, WV (WV) pin Reid Clausi Fairfield, NJ (NJ), 5:37
152 Sonny Amato Fair Haven, NJ (NJ) dec. Zack Aquila Brecksville, OH (OH), 1-0
160 Lucas Boe Orlando, FL (FL) dec. Salah Tsarni Montgomery Village, dec. (MD), 9-7
170 Nicholas Singer Bally, PA (PA) dec. Jt Smith Omaha, NE (NE), 6-1
182 Brady Brown Latrobe, PA (PA) dec. Miguel Rojas Brownsburg, IN (IN), 5-3 SV
195 Maximus Konopka Simsbury, CT (CT) pin Jaxson Young Salem, UT (UT), 1:19
220 Caleb Tyler Fairfield, PA (PA) pin John Gill Taylorsville, GA (GA), 1:33
285 Chandler Moore Dayton, OH (OH) pin Kyler Kuhn Kansas City, MO (MO), 1:22
3RD PLACE
106 Tommy Gretz Connellsville, PA (PA) pin Jordan Bell Kearney, MO (MO), 4:47
113 Zane Crouse Harrisburg, PA (PA) dec. Brighton Karvoski Newtown, CT (CT), 4-0
120 Brock Rothermel Dornsife, PA (PA) dec. Preston Waughtel Carlyle, IL (IL), 4-2
126 Billy Hamilton Ringgold, GA (GA) dec. Gavin Ciampoli Tyrone, PA (PA), 8-5
132 Cayden Rios TX (TX) dec. Armand Williams Homestead, FL (FL), 11-2
138 Ryan Mitchell PA (PA) pin Myles Burroughs Providence, RI (RI), 2:37
145 Jordan Neal OH (OH) dec. Chance Ruble Imperial, MO (MO), 11-8
152 Noah Tucker Germantown, dec. (MD) dec. Jonathan Moreno Homestead, FL (FL), 8-2
160 Jack Harty Greensboro, NC (NC) dec. William Childs Marietta, GA (GA), 8-1
170 Caige Horak Canton, OH (OH) dec. Gabe Johnson Dillsburg, PA (PA), 3-0
182 Carter Brown Ellisville, MO (MO) pin Ibrahim Zaky Bluemont, VA (VA), 2:43
195 Anthony Jackson Sicklerville, NJ (NJ) dec. John Robinson Rock Hill, SC (SC), 3-0
220 Keyshon Morrison Statesville, NC (NC) pin Rj Tinyes New York, NY (NY), 3:38
285 Champion Dyes Denver, CO (CO) dec. Jt Kelso Buffalo Center, IA (IA), 3-0
5TH PLACE
106 Nolan Rice connellsville, PA (PA) dec. Eli Gabrielson Chesapeake Beach, dec. (MD), 5-2
113 Shai Sabag Abington, PA (PA) dec. Chazz Robinson IL (IL), 4-1
120 Deven Lopez Pueblo, CO (CO) dec. Luke Gorski Columbia Station, OH (OH), 7-6
126 Kayden Mcdonald Parkersburg, WV (WV) FOR Gavin Green Fairfield, PA (PA), 0-0
132 Houston Rudisill Bluffton, SC (SC) dec. James Sievers Social Circle, GA (GA), 6-5
138 Wyatt Boice Port Jervis, NY (NY) dec. Kolten Hmel Brook Park, OH (OH), 3-2
145 Raymond Fitzgerald Berwyn, PA (PA) dec. Antonio Arguello Newtown, CT (CT), 14-1
152 Nicky Negron York, PA (PA) pin Harrison Smith Las Vegas, NV (NV), 5:15
160 Wyatt Hanssen Heber City, UT (UT) pin Chad Mcconnell Riverdale, NJ (NJ), 3:05
170 Sean Perez jr Humble, TX (TX) dec. Gavin Boyd Mercersburg, PA (PA), 7-6
182 Carter Macha Breaux Bridge, LA (LA) pin Keshawn Bland WV (WV), 3:48
195 Josiah Rodriguez PA (PA) pin Brayden Pearson Mercersburg, PA (PA), 3:24
220 Max Thomas Gloucester, MA (MA) pin Tommy Osborne Andover, MA (MA), 2:22
285 Xander Swoyer Lawrence, KS (KS) pin Lance Clelland Richmond, VA (VA), 0:41
7TH PLACE
106 David Hill Oak Grove, AL (AL) pin Cole Lemovitz Glocester, RI (RI), 1:53
113 Gabriel Serros Albuquerque, NM (NM) dec. Brendon Oehme Brandon, SD (SD), 5-2
120 Jack Abramson NJ (NJ) dec. Carter Price Point Pleasant, WV (WV), 6-5
126 Kaygen Roberts Danville, KY (KY) FOR Anthony Barra Bloomsburg, PA (PA), 0-0
132 Wyatt Fry Tunkhannock, PA (PA) tech fall Carmine Cruz Tucson, AZ (AZ), 16-1 5:08
138 Parker Quinn Manasquan, NJ (NJ) pin Cooper Kirkham Platte City, MO (MO), 1:10
145 Steel Meyers Dallas, TX (TX) pin Nikolas Gallardo Las Vegas, NV (NV), 2:52
152 Jake Maddox Newtown, CT (CT) pin Ryker Cox Athens, NY (NY), 0:21
160 Frankie Pieffer OH (OH) dec. Chase Catalano Old Lyme, CT (CT), 14-4
170 Brady Allessie Mount Joy, PA (PA) pin Gavin Lopez Cary, NC (NC), 1:31
182 Connor Gillahan Palm, PA (PA) dec. Troy Ruffner Bethel, PA (PA), 3-1
195 Thomas Reed rochester, NY (NY) M FOR Grey Richardson Savannah, GA (GA)
220 Connor Brinkley Morganton, NC (NC) pin Frank Damminger Paulsboro, NJ (NJ), 4:50
285 Grant Goodman Winder, GA (GA) pin Landon Lee Herricks, NY (NY), 5:43
Gerry deSimas, Jr., is the editor and founder of Connecticut Wrestling Online. He is an award-winning writer and has been covering sports in Connecticut and New England for more than 40 years. He was inducted into the New England High School Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2018.