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 ORDER GAME PHOTOS
The 2023 team title in the 2A/1A was highly contested throughout with New Plymouth finishing on top over Ririe, who in 2022 just edged the Pilgrims in the final match of the state finals at heavyweight. This season, New Plymouth is the early favorite, but will be challenged by several schools.
The Pilgrims return a strong group this season with seven state placers, which includes three state champions in Jacob Shaw (Jr.), Skyler Rodriguez (Sr.) and Nathan Willoughby (Sr.) in addition to eight state qualifiers. Other returning state placers include Jeremiah Perry (Jr.), Gabriel Cox (Jr.), James Ethington (Sr.), and Brock Cooper (Jr.).
Also in contention for a top three finish is Kellogg, which is located in the northern panhandle. The Wildcats return one state champion, four additional placers, and ten qualifiers. The leader here is returning state champion Jaeger Hall (Sr.), followed by fellow placers Chase Scribner (Soph.), Ricky Haralson (Jr.), Kolby Lemmon (Sr.), and Kolter Wood (Sr.), who is vying for a fourth state medal.
North Fremont also returns a strong contingent with six state placers and nine qualifiers overall. They include state placers Carson Hill (Jr.), Bronc Cordingly (Jr.), Cutter Bowman (Sr.), Orin Miller (Jr.), and 2022 placers Justin Patino (Jr.) and Teysen Gunnell (Sr.). Other teams that will challenge for top sport include Malad, Ririe, Soda Springs, and West Side.
Top-level wrestlers to keep an eye out on include 2x state champions Gabe Mullenburg of Glenns Ferry (Jr.) and All-American Tucker Bowen (Soda Springs, Sr.). Other returning state champions include Carter Kimball (Grace, Soph.), Wallace Durfee (Declo, Sr.), Colton Gundersen (West Side, Sr.), and 3x placer Wyatt Cutler of Grace (Sr.) in addition to 3x placer Hiatt Beck of Aberdeen (Sr.), who will challenge for the title this season. Additionally, Isaac Finley (Wendel., Sr.), Price Thomas (Glenns Ferry, Sr.), and Ches Lee Webb (Ririe, Jr.) all have finals experience and will challenge for the top of the podium in February.
Below is listed top returning teams, state champions, multi-placers, and All-Americans. Once again, the 2023-’24 season is expected to be exciting this year, especially in the 2A/1A team race.
NOTE: All wrestlers in this preview are listed at previous weight groups and is subject to change in 2023-’24. Additionally, all my data is driven from past state championship results and input from coaches throughout the state, which I was able to obtain.
FINAL STATE TEAM RESULTS – 2023
- New Plymouth – 190.0
- Ririe – 178.0
- West Side – 140.0
- Malad – 138.0
- Aberdeen – 101.0
TEAMS TO WATCH IN THE 2A/1A
NEW PLYMOUTH
RETURNING STATE PLACERS
120 – Jeremiah Perry (11), 4th Place
138 – Jacob Shaw (11), State Champion (6, 1)
170 – Gabriel Cox (11), 4th Place (5, 4)
285 – Nathan Willoughby (12), State Champion
98 – James Ethington (12), 5th Place ‘21
132 – Skyler Rodriguez (12), State Champion ’21 (3, 1)
138 – Brock Cooper (11), 5th Place ‘22
RETURNING STATE QUALIFIERS
113 – Charles Esplin (10)
113 – Jacob Hartle (11), 2x
160 – Parker Boring (12), 3x
98 – Riley Hutchison (11), SQ ‘21
106 – Samuel Austin (11), SQ ‘21
120 – Zack Vian (12), 2x SQ ‘22
138 – Porter Beus (11), SQ ‘22
195 – Adam Quezada (11), SQ ‘22
KELLOGG
RETURNING STATE PLACERS
106 – Chase Scribner (10), 3rd Place
120 – Ricky Haralson (11), 6th Place (4, 6)
126 – Kolter Wood (12), 3rd Place (5, 6, 3)
132 – Jaeger Hall (12), State Champion
132 – Kolby Lemmon (12), 6th Place ‘22
RETURNING STATE QUALIFIERS
98 – Aiden Figueroa (10)
98 – Johnny Stoven (10)
113 – Dalton Coburn (10)
120 – Treven Bush (11)
126 – Wyatt Storey (11)
152 – Brady Vergobbi (11), 2x
170 – Ramsey Rainino (12), 2x
113 – Asher Goodner (12), SQ ‘21
132 – Tanner Williams (11), SQ ‘22
285 – Kyle VanVleet (11), SQ ‘22
NORTH FREMONT
RETURNING STATE PLACERS
120 – Carson Hill (11), 5th Place
138 – Bronc Cordingly (11), 6th Place
160 – Cutter Bowman (12), 4th Place (6, 4)
195 – Orin Miller (11), 3rd Place
98 – Justin Patino (11), 5th Place ‘22
182 – Teysen Gunnell (12), 5th Place ‘22
RETURNING STATE QUALIFIERS
98 – Bryce Jensen (10)
98 – Caleb Fransen (10)
138 – Ryan Fransen (12), 2x
145 – Teagan Sessions (12), 3x
145 – Nathan Scafe (11)
152 – Andrew Martin (10)
182 – Jace Mardsen (12), 2x
220 – Colton Carter (12)
145 – Christopher Newling (11), SQ ‘21
OTHER TEAMS TO WATCH: Malad, Ririe, Soda Springs, and West Side.
TOP RETURNING INDIVIDUALS
2x STATE CHAMPIONS
Gabe Mullenburg (Glenns Ferry, 11)
Tucker Bowen (Soda Springs, 12)
1x STATE CHAMPIONS
Carter Kimball (Grace, 10)
Wallace Durfee (Declo, 12)
Jaeger Hall (Kellogg, 12)
Jacob Shaw (New Plymouth, 11)
Wyatt Cutler (Grace, 12)
Nathan Willoughby (New Plymouth, 12)
Colton Gunderson (West Side, 12)
Skyler Rodriguez (New Plymouth, 12), ’21
3x STATE PLACERS
Tucker Bowen (Soda Springs, 12), 2nd, 1st, 1st
Wyatt Cutler (Grace, 12), 5th, 4th, 1st
Kolter Wood (Kellogg, 12), 5th, 6th, 3rd
Hiatt Beck (Aberdeen, 12), 6th, 3rd, 3rd
2x STATE PLACERS
Gabe Mullenburg (Glenns Ferry, 11), 1st, 1st
Jacob Shaw (New Plymouth, 11), 6th, 1st
Isaac Finley (Wendell, 12), 2nd, 2nd ’21
Tayven Kunz (Ririe, 11), 2nd, 4th
Price Thomas (Glenns Ferry, 12), 3rd, 2nd
Ches Lee Webb (Ririe, 11), 5th, 2nd
Porter Whipple (Kamiah, 12), 5th, 3rd
Colten Gundersen (West Side, 12), 5th, 1st
Eston Beck (Aberdeen, 11), 5th, 4th
Gabriel Cox (New Plymouth, 11), 5th, 4th
Bass Myers (Clearwater Valley, 12), 6th, 3rd
Brylee Ganske (Salmon, 11), 6th, 5th
Ricky Haralson (Kellogg, 11), 4th, 6th
Cutter Bowman (North Fremont, 12), 6th, 4th
ALL-AMERICANS
Tucker Bowen (Soda Springs, 12)
RETURNING STATE PLACERS (Previous State Tournament Weights)
98
Carter Kimball (Grace, 10), STATE CHAMPION
Kaden Schaff (Nezperce, 10), 2nd Place
Breylon Moon (Ririe, 10), 3rd Place
Porter Mills (Malad, 10), 4th Place
Jack Willie (Malad, 10), 5th Place
Colter Barzee (West Side, 10), 6th Place
Gerardo Partida (Aberdeen, 12), 4th Place ‘22
Justin Patino (North Fremont, 11), 5th Place ‘22
James Ethington (New Plymouth, 12), 5th Place ‘21
106
Gabe Mullenburg (Glenns Ferry, 11), STATE CHAMPION (1, 1)
Gavin Peterson (West Side, 11), 2nd Place
Chase Scribner (Kellogg, 10), 3rd Place
Tayven Kunz (Ririe, 11), 4th Place (2, 4)
Jace Potter (Malad, 12), 5th Place
Hayden Bond (Bear Lake, 11), 6th Place
Landon Winmill (Soda Springs, 11), 6th Place ‘22
Chase Morden (Wallace, 12), 6th Place ‘21
113
Ches Lee Webb (Ririe, 11), 2nd Place (5, 2)
Tommy Angell (Malad, 12), 3rd Place
Brylee Ganske (Salmon, 11), 5th Place (6, 5)
Mitchell Mumford (West Side, 10), 6th Place
120
Tucker Bowen (Soda Springs, 12), STATE CHAMPION (2, 1, 1)
Price Thomas (Glenns Ferry, 12), 2nd Place (3, 2)
Jeremiah Perry (New Plymouth, 11), 4th Place
Carson Hill (North Fremont, 11), 5th Place
Ricky Haralson (Kellogg, 11), 6th Place (4, 6)
Colm Mclaimtaig (Priest River, 11), 5th Place ‘22
126
Wallace Durfee (Declo, 12), STATE CHAMPION (3, 1)
Kolter Wood (Kellogg, 12), 3rd Place (5, 6, 3)
Eston Beck (Aberdeen, 11), 4th Place (5, 4)
Stellar Tew (West Side, 11), 6th Place
Zander Yearsley (Ririe, 11), 4th Place ‘22
Jack Eddins (Grace, 11), 3rd Place ’22
132
Jaeger Hall (Kellogg, 12), State Champion
Jace Waggoner (Tri-Valley, 10), 2nd Place
Kolby Lemmon (Kellogg, 12), 6th Place ‘22
Skyler Rodriguez (New Plymouth, 12), STATE CHAMPION ’21 (3, 1)
138
Jacob Shaw (New Plymouth, 11), STATE CHAMPION (6, 1)
Caeden McLaimtaig (Priest River, 12), 2nd Place
Bronc Cordingly (North Fremont, 11), 6th Place
Brock Cooper (New Plymouth, 11), 5th Place ‘22
Russell Noah (Tri-Valley, 12), 6th Place ‘22
145
Hiatt Beck (Aberdeen, 12), 3rd Place (6, 3, 3)
152
Jake Fabbi (Clearwater Valley, 11), 5th Place ‘22
160
Colten Gundersen (West Side, 12), STATE CHAMPION (5, 1)
Cutter Bowman (North Fremont, 12), 4th Place (6, 4)
Gabe Finley (Wendell, 12), 2nd Place ‘22
170
Wyatt Cutler (Grace, 12), STATE CHAMPION (5, 4, 1)
Gabriel Cox (New Plymouth, 11), 4th Place (5, 4)
Bridger Jolley (Firth, 11), 6th Place
182
Bass Myers (Clearwater Valley, 12), 3rd Place (6, 3)
Blaiz Wright (Malad, 12), 4th Place
Trevor Rhoades (Melba, 12), 6th Place
Teysen Gunnell (North Fremont, 12), 5th Place ‘22
195
Orin Miller (North Fremont, 11), 3rd Place
Evan Michaelson (Melba, 12), 4th Place
Elijah Dilworth (Soda Springs, 10), 5th Place
220
Porter Whipple (Kamiah, 12), 3rd Place (5, 3)
Matthew Goostrey (Bear Lake, 12), 5th Place
Ben Jensen (West Side, 12), 6th Place
Isaac Finley (Wendell, 12), 2nd Place ’22 (2, 2)
Wylie Johnson (Grace, 12), 6th Place ‘22
285
Nathan Willoughby (New Plymouth, 12), STATE CHAMPION
Aaron McDaniel (West Side, 12), 2nd Place
Gage Maher (Clark County, 12), 6th Place ‘22
The 2023 team title in the 2A/1A was highly contested throughout with New Plymouth finishing on top over Ririe, who in 2022 just edged the Pilgrims in the final match of the state finals at heavyweight. This season, New Plymouth is the early favorite, but will be challenged by several schools.
The Pilgrims return a strong group this season with seven state placers, which includes three state champions in Jacob Shaw (Jr.), Skyler Rodriguez (Sr.) and Nathan Willoughby (Sr.) in addition to eight state qualifiers. Other returning state placers include Jeremiah Perry (Jr.), Gabriel Cox (Jr.), James Ethington (Sr.), and Brock Cooper (Jr.).
Also in contention for a top three finish is Kellogg, which is located in the northern panhandle. The Wildcats return one state champion, four additional placers, and ten qualifiers. The leader here is returning state champion Jaeger Hall (Sr.), followed by fellow placers Chase Scribner (Soph.), Ricky Haralson (Jr.), Kolby Lemmon (Sr.), and Kolter Wood (Sr.), who is vying for a fourth state medal.
North Fremont also returns a strong contingent with six state placers and nine qualifiers overall. They include state placers Carson Hill (Jr.), Bronc Cordingly (Jr.), Cutter Bowman (Sr.), Orin Miller (Jr.), and 2022 placers Justin Patino (Jr.) and Teysen Gunnell (Sr.). Other teams that will challenge for top sport include Malad, Ririe, Soda Springs, and West Side.
Top-level wrestlers to keep an eye out on include 2x state champions Gabe Mullenburg of Glenns Ferry (Jr.) and All-American Tucker Bowen (Soda Springs, Sr.). Other returning state champions include Carter Kimball (Grace, Soph.), Wallace Durfee (Declo, Sr.), and 3x placer Wyatt Cutler of Grace (Sr.) in addition to 3x placer Hiatt Beck of Aberdeen (Sr.), who will challenge for the title this season. Additionally, Isaac Finley (Wendell., Sr.), Price Thomas (Glenns Ferry, Sr.), Ches Lee Webb (Ririe, Jr.), and Colten Gundersen (West Side, Sr.) all have finals experience and will challenge for the top of the podium in February.
Below is listed top returning teams, state champions, multi-placers, and All-Americans. Once again, the 2023-’24 season is expected to be exciting this year, especially in the 2A/1A team race.
NOTE: All wrestlers in this preview are listed at previous weight groups and is subject to change in 2023-’24. Additionally, all my data is driven from past state championship results and input from coaches throughout the state, which I was able to obtain.
FINAL STATE TEAM RESULTS – 2023
- New Plymouth – 190.0
- Ririe – 178.0
- West Side – 140.0
- Malad – 138.0
- Aberdeen – 101.0
TEAMS TO WATCH IN THE 2A/1A
NEW PLYMOUTH
RETURNING STATE PLACERS
120 – Jeremiah Perry (11), 4th Place
138 – Jacob Shaw (11), State Champion (6, 1)
170 – Gabriel Cox (11), 4th Place (5, 4)
285 – Nathan Willoughby (12), State Champion
98 – James Ethington (12), 5th Place ‘21
132 – Skyler Rodriguez (12), State Champion ’21 (3, 1)
138 – Brock Cooper (11), 5th Place ‘22
RETURNING STATE QUALIFIERS
113 – Charles Esplin (10)
113 – Jacob Hartle (11), 2x
160 – Parker Boring (12), 3x
98 – Riley Hutchison (11), SQ ‘21
106 – Samuel Austin (11), SQ ‘21
120 – Zack Vian (12), 2x SQ ‘22
138 – Porter Beus (11), SQ ‘22
195 – Adam Quezada (11), SQ ‘22
KELLOGG
RETURNING STATE PLACERS
106 – Chase Scribner (10), 3rd Place
120 – Ricky Haralson (11), 6th Place (4, 6)
126 – Kolter Wood (12), 3rd Place (5, 6, 3)
132 – Jaeger Hall (12), State Champion
132 – Kolby Lemmon (12), 6th Place ‘22
RETURNING STATE QUALIFIERS
98 – Aiden Figueroa (10)
98 – Johnny Stoven (10)
113 – Dalton Coburn (10)
120 – Treven Bush (11)
126 – Wyatt Storey (11)
152 – Brady Vergobbi (11), 2x
170 – Ramsey Rainino (12), 2x
113 – Asher Goodner (12), SQ ‘21
132 – Tanner Williams (11), SQ ‘22
285 – Kyle VanVleet (11), SQ ‘22
NORTH FREMONT
RETURNING STATE PLACERS
120 – Carson Hill (11), 5th Place
138 – Bronc Cordingly (11), 6th Place
160 – Cutter Bowman (12), 4th Place (6, 4)
195 – Orin Miller (11), 3rd Place
98 – Justin Patino (11), 5th Place ‘22
182 – Teysen Gunnell (12), 5th Place ‘22
RETURNING STATE QUALIFIERS
98 – Bryce Jensen (10)
98 – Caleb Fransen (10)
138 – Ryan Fransen (12), 2x
145 – Teagan Sessions (12), 3x
145 – Nathan Scafe (11)
152 – Andrew Martin (10)
182 – Jace Mardsen (12), 2x
220 – Colton Carter (12)
145 – Christopher Newling (11), SQ ‘21
OTHER TEAMS TO WATCH: Malad, Ririe, Soda Springs, and West Side.
TOP RETURNING INDIVIDUALS
2x STATE CHAMPIONS
Gabe Mullenburg (Glenns Ferry, 11)
Tucker Bowen (Soda Springs, 12)
1x STATE CHAMPIONS
Carter Kimball (Grace, 10)
Wallace Durfee (Declo, 12)
Jaeger Hall (Kellogg, 12)
Jacob Shaw (New Plymouth, 11)
Wyatt Cutler (Grace, 12)
Nathan Willoughby (New Plymouth, 12)
Skyler Rodriguez (New Plymouth, 12), ’21
3x STATE PLACERS
Tucker Bowen (Soda Springs, 12), 2nd, 1st, 1st
Wyatt Cutler (Grace, 12), 5th, 4th, 1st
Kolter Wood (Kellogg, 12), 5th, 6th, 3rd
Hiatt Beck (Aberdeen, 12), 6th, 3rd, 3rd
2x STATE PLACERS
Gabe Mullenburg (Glenns Ferry, 11), 1st, 1st
Jacob Shaw (New Plymouth, 11), 6th, 1st
Isaac Finley (Wendell, 12), 2nd, 2nd ’21
Tayven Kunz (Ririe, 11), 2nd, 4th
Price Thomas (Glenns Ferry, 12), 3rd, 2nd
Ches Lee Webb (Ririe, 11), 5th, 2nd
Porter Whipple (Kamiah, 12), 5th, 3rd
Colten Gundersen (West Side, 12), 5th, 2nd
Eston Beck (Aberdeen, 11), 5th, 4th
Gabriel Cox (New Plymouth, 11), 5th, 4th
Bass Myers (Clearwater Valley, 12), 6th, 3rd
Brylee Ganske (Salmon, 11), 6th, 5th
Ricky Haralson (Kellogg, 11), 4th, 6th
Cutter Bowman (North Fremont, 12), 6th, 4th
ALL-AMERICANS
Tucker Bowen (Soda Springs, 12)
RETURNING STATE PLACERS (Previous State Tournament Weights)
98
Carter Kimball (Grace, 10), STATE CHAMPION
Kaden Schaff (Nezperce, 10), 2nd Place
Breylon Moon (Ririe, 10), 3rd Place
Porter Mills (Malad, 10), 4th Place
Jack Willie (Malad, 10), 5th Place
Colter Barzee (West Side, 10), 6th Place
Gerardo Partida (Aberdeen, 12), 4th Place ‘22
Justin Patino (North Fremont, 11), 5th Place ‘22
James Ethington (New Plymouth, 12), 5th Place ‘21
106
Gabe Mullenburg (Glenns Ferry, 11), STATE CHAMPION (1, 1)
Gavin Peterson (West Side, 11), 2nd Place
Chase Scribner (Kellogg, 10), 3rd Place
Tayven Kunz (Ririe, 11), 4th Place (2, 4)
Jace Potter (Malad, 12), 5th Place
Hayden Bond (Bear Lake, 11), 6th Place
Landon Winmill (Soda Springs, 11), 6th Place ‘22
Chase Morden (Wallace, 12), 6th Place ‘21
113
Ches Lee Webb (Ririe, 11), 2nd Place (5, 2)
Tommy Angell (Malad, 12), 3rd Place
Brylee Ganske (Salmon, 11), 5th Place (6, 5)
Mitchell Mumford (West Side, 10), 6th Place
120
Tucker Bowen (Soda Springs, 12), STATE CHAMPION (2, 1, 1)
Price Thomas (Glenns Ferry, 12), 2nd Place (3, 2)
Jeremiah Perry (New Plymouth, 11), 4th Place
Carson Hill (North Fremont, 11), 5th Place
Ricky Haralson (Kellogg, 11), 6th Place (4, 6)
Colm Mclaimtaig (Priest River, 11), 5th Place ‘22
126
Wallace Durfee (Declo, 12), STATE CHAMPION (3, 1)
Kolter Wood (Kellogg, 12), 3rd Place (5, 6, 3)
Eston Beck (Aberdeen, 11), 4th Place (5, 4)
Stellar Tew (West Side, 11), 6th Place
Zander Yearsley (Ririe, 11), 4th Place ‘22
Jack Eddins (Grace, 11), 3rd Place ’22
132
Jaeger Hall (Kellogg, 12), State Champion
Jace Waggoner (Tri-Valley, 10), 2nd Place
Kolby Lemmon (Kellogg, 12), 6th Place ‘22
Skyler Rodriguez (New Plymouth, 12), STATE CHAMPION ’21 (3, 1)
138
Jacob Shaw (New Plymouth, 11), STATE CHAMPION (6, 1)
Caeden McLaimtaig (Priest River, 12), 2nd Place
Bronc Cordingly (North Fremont, 11), 6th Place
Brock Cooper (New Plymouth, 11), 5th Place ‘22
Russell Noah (Tri-Valley, 12), 6th Place ‘22
145
Hiatt Beck (Aberdeen, 12), 3rd Place (6, 3, 3)
152
Jake Fabbi (Clearwater Valley, 11), 5th Place ‘22
160
Colten Gundersen (West Side, 12), 2nd Place (5, 2)
Cutter Bowman (North Fremont, 12), 4th Place (6, 4)
Gabe Finley (Wendell, 12), 2nd Place ‘22
170
Wyatt Cutler (Grace, 12), STATE CHAMPION (5, 4, 1)
Gabriel Cox (New Plymouth, 11), 4th Place (5, 4)
Bridger Jolley (Firth, 11), 6th Place
182
Bass Myers (Clearwater Valley, 12), 3rd Place (6, 3)
Blaiz Wright (Malad, 12), 4th Place
Trevor Rhoades (Melba, 12), 6th Place
Teysen Gunnell (North Fremont, 12), 5th Place ‘22
195
Orin Miller (North Fremont, 11), 3rd Place
Evan Michaelson (Melba, 12), 4th Place
Elijah Dilworth (Soda Springs, 10), 5th Place
220
Porter Whipple (Kamiah, 12), 3rd Place (5, 3)
Matthew Goostrey (Bear Lake, 12), 5th Place
Ben Jensen (West Side, 12), 6th Place
Isaac Finley (Wendell, 12), 2nd Place ’22 (2, 2)
Wylie Johnson (Grace, 12), 6th Place ‘22
285
Nathan Willoughby (New Plymouth, 12), STATE CHAMPION
Aaron McDaniel (West Side, 12), 2nd Place
Gage Maher (Clark County, 12), 6th Place ‘22
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