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The year 2024 marks the 31st consecutive time that the 16U/Junior Nationals (aka, Fargo Nationals) has been conducted under the roof of the Fargo Dome on the campus of North Dakota State University. This year’s Fargo Nationals will go down in the history books as another solid performance by Team Idaho.
Since the first Junior level competition at the Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Iowa in 1971, the tournament’s size has exponentially grown, especially since the addition of the girl’s divisions in the early 2000s. With the number of entries surpassing a record 7,000 in 2023 and just over 8,000 this year, the level of competition is at its best in all respective divisions. To sum it up, Fargo is among the largest age group tournaments in the world and a sneak preview of future NCAA Champions, All-Americans and Olympians.
2024 REGISTERED WRESTLER COUNT (Per USA Wrestling)
Junior Boys Freestyle: 1,816
Junior Girls Freestyle: 1,134
Junior Boys Greco-Roman: 1,310
16U Boys Freestyle: 1,698
16U Girls Freestyle: 828
16U Boys Greco-Roman: 1,260
TOTAL: 8,046
A question that I frequently encounter from people within my wrestling circle is what prep level tournament is the toughest in the land? My answer without hesitation is the Fargo Nationals. Yes, there are tier one tournaments, such as the Walsh Ironman in Ohio, Clovis “Doc” Buchanan in Central California, and the Super 32 in North Carolina to name a few. It would be like comparing apples to oranges because each of these tournaments attract the nation’s elite as does Fargo. Having said that, there is nothing like Fargo for a few reasons. For instance, it’s the largest age group tournament in the world that has 30 full size mats spanning the floor of the Fargo Dome. Secondly, Fargo is a week-long grind made up of several divisions (i.e., Junior and 16U for Freestyle, Greco, and Women’s), where a number of weight groups within these divisions have well over a hundred plus competitors (e.g., Matthew Martino’s Junior Freestyle weight group had approximately 150 entries). On top of that, for those wrestlers competing in both Freestyle and Greco, it is not uncommon to wrestle between 12 to 16 matches in a span of a week. The mental and physical fortitude it requires one to attempt a feat of this type is beyond the norm and sets itself apart from any other competition.
Since the beginning of my editorship in the Gem State (2020), Team Idaho has performed exceptionally well. In fact, prior to the COVID shutdown in 2020 (Fargo not held), the ten year average for All-Americans (all divisions) was approximately 13. Then, following COVID, Team Idaho produced a state record 24 All-Americans in 2021 and followed in 2022 with 21. Despite dipping slightly in 2023 with 19 All-Americans, the Gem State brought home the state’s first national team title in the Junior Greco-Roman division with a state record 10 All-Americans.
Entering this year’s championships with another large contingent, the Gem State wrestlers hit the Fargo mats running, fiercly battling against the nation’s best, and in the end brought home a total of 15 All-Americans, which to date matches the new 10 year average for all divisions. Another notable achievement is for the eleventh time since 2001, Idaho’s Junior Greco division placed in the top 10 in the state team standings, finishing 6th this year with 7 All-Americans.
Leading this year’s Idaho contingent is Mountain View’s graduate Shilo Jones and incoming sophomore Ivan Ivanov of Eagle. No stranger to Fargo and the national scene, Jones capped his prep career with his long sought after Fargo National Championship title. To sum it up, Jones’ list of accolades is very long, impressive, and among the top tier in Idaho history. For the past several years, he has traveled the country from coast to coast seeking the toughest competition possible in his respective weight group and as a result has earned 15 All-American honors among many other accolades at a series of national level tournaments.
Despite coming up short of earning an All-American honor in the Junior Freestyle division (lost by a slim margin in the consolation blood round), Jones refocused and moved forward with a counter strike that left no doubt that he is the king of the hill in the Junior Greco-Roman division. For instance, in Jones’ first six matches leading up to the championship finals, he scored a combined 54 points to only 4 being scored by his opponent in the round of 16. In the end, Jones battled hard in the finals against South Dakota’s Micah Hach, and like a true champion achieved his most sought after prize, A Fargo National Championship. As a result, Jones is a new member of Idaho’s 4x All-American Club and part of a small group of national Fargo Champions. Headed to North Dakota State University this Fall, Jones is definitely a student of the sport and will go down in history as one of most dedicated wrestlers in Gem State history.
A member of the Suples Wrestling Club since birth, Ivanov is the son of Suples Founder and Head Coach, Ivan Ivanov, a world class wrestler from Bulgaria and among the top Greco coaches in the world today. Having had success at the age group levels for the past several years, Ivanov recently made a name for himself on the national stage this past May by winning the U15 Greco title at the US Open in Las Vegas. At this year’s Fargo training camp, I had the opportunity to talk to Ivan about his goals for Fargo. Without hesitation, Ivanov stated, “My goal is to win it all…I plan to be on the top step of the podium.”
Beyond any doubt, Ivanov has proven on the mat that he is among the top young wrestlers in the national Greco pipeline. I have witnessed firsthand his training regimen at Suples, a wrestling system that is among the best in the world and has produced many national and world level medalists. From match one through the championship finals, Ivanov outscored his opponents by a score of 72-8 and on the big stage, he defeated number two seed Eli Esquerra of Ohio with a first period fall. As a result, Ivanov was presented the Outstanding Wrestler award in the 16U Greco-Roman division. To date, Ivanov is the sixth Idaho wrestler in history to receive this great honor.
Joining Jones on the All-American podium for Junior Greco is veteran Hudson Rogers of Meridian. Committed to compete for Utah Valley University, Rogers is a student of the sport and has embraced the demanding “Process” it takes to reach the pinnacle of our great sport. His capacity to commit to countless hours of training, preparation, and compete against the top tier in the country is evident with the results he has produced since he first set foot on the mat at a very young age. In due course, Rogers’ hard work and commitment to the pursuit of excellence has paid off in dividends as he joins Jones’ in Idaho’s rare 4x Fargo All-American Club.
Ridgevue graduate and West Liberty University commit Treygen Morin put together one of his best Fargo experiences to date by reaching the championship finals after registering five solid victories enroute (outscored his opponents 46-8), including a win over the number one seed Manuel Saldate of Nevada in the semi-finals. Placing runner-up, Morin is a longtime member of Suples WC and is the 19th wrestler in history to join Idaho’s 3x Fargo All-American Club.
A returning Junior Greco All-American and the anchor to last year’s National Championship team, University of Sioux Falls commit Jaxton Packer (South Fremont H.S.) battled back hard after losing in the round of 16 to reach the consolation final. In his final match, Packer registered a fall in the first round over Logan Schwanz of Minnesota and joins Morin in Idaho’s 3x Fargo All-America Club.
The next two Junior All-Americans return next season in pursuit of a rare fourth prep state title in their respective state divisions as well as becoming Idaho’s newest members of the 2x Fargo All-American Club. They include Bishop Kelly’s Matthew Martino and Boden Banta of South Fremont High School. Competing in one of the largest weight groups in the Junior Freestyle division with approximately 150 competitors, Martino battled hard for two days, posting an 8-2 record and a well-deserved All-American honor. Earning his first Fargo All-American honor in the 16U Greco division back in 2022, Banta battled hard throughout and, in the end, capped off his junior season with a hard fought All-American honor.
In the Junior Women’s Freestyle division, returning All-American Joely Slyter and 2023 National Champion Kaidance Gerg were the lone All-Americans in 2024. A 2023 Idaho State Champion and 3x state placer, Slyter posted a 5-2 record to secure her third national medal and is the fourth to join Idaho’s 3x Fargo All-American Club. Rated among the top junior level wrestlers in the women’s division, Gerg won six straight matches before dropping a highly contested match in the semi-finals. Like a true champion, Gerg regrouped and won her next two matches in championship format in addition to securing her second Fargo medal and becoming the sixth to join Idaho’s Fargo 2x All-American Club.
In the women’s 16U Freestyle division, two more All-American honors were earned by freshman state champions Olivia Bezdicek of Jerome and Buhl’s Roxy Sheen. Based on their recent performances at the state championships and national competitions, both Bezdicek and Sheen are an example of the top up and coming talent being produced in the Gem State and from what I have observed at the grassroots level, the talent is growing at a significant rate.
Other Idaho wrestlers earning their first Fargo All-American honor include Canyon Ridge’s Sean Hall (16U GR), Malad’s Drake Morrison (16U GR), American Fall’s Blaise Turner (16U GR), and Southern Oregon commit Carson Gooley of Meridian in the Junior Greco division.
Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss the current status of Idaho wrestling and Fargo with Chris Owens, the Director of Wrestling Operations for Idaho USA Wrestling. He stated, “Team Idaho battled hard throughout the Fargo competition and showed the effort that people have come to expect from our Idaho teams. The wrestlers were well prepared, competed at a high level…We couldn’t be prouder of their efforts! Thanks to the many coaches and parents that made big contributions to the team’s success this year. We are so thankful for our Idaho wrestling community!”
Another notable highlight worth mentioning is the sum of All-American honors earned by the Gem State for the last four decades. To date, the Gem State has produced a total of 346 All-Americans since Zane Jones became the first in 1980.
In summary, the state of Idaho continues to make a big statement on the national scene. Case in point, for the last several years Idaho has produced a solid number of All-Americans annually at Fargo, Folkstyle Nationals, and other national level events. From my first experience observing the wrestling scene in Idaho nearly four years ago, I could feel it in the air that something special was happening here. The wrestling culture in the Gem State is growing and from my observation is solidifying into a system that any wrestler willing to embrace the “Process” is more than capable of reaching their full potential at the highest of levels. I want to give a “thumbs up” to Chris Owens, all the coaches and volunteers involved with Team Idaho, as well as a job well done for each and every Idaho wrestler that competed at the Fargo Nationals. On another note, I want to give a shoutout to past multiple Fargo National Champion and All-American Aden Attao (Borah H.S. grad/Suples WC) for winning his second Pan American Gold medal. Job well done!
Below is a list of 2024 All-Americans per division and Fargo statistics dating back to 1980. A huge “THANK YOU” to Jason Bryant, one of the top journalists and promoters of wrestling in the country for his hard work and commitment to compile the entire history of the Fargo National Championships. Accordingly, I would not have been able to accurately compile Idaho’s history without having access to his work. We’re One Idaho!
TEAM IDAHO 2024 ALL-AMERICANS
16U GRECO ALL-AMERICANS
132 – Sean Hall (Canyon Ridge), 5th Place
144 – Drake Morrison (Malad), 5th Place
157 – Ivan Ivanov (Eagle), NATIONAL CHAMPION *OW
190 – Blaise Turner (American Falls), 7th Place
JUNIOR GRECO ALL-AMERICANS
126 – Boden Banta (South Fremont), 8th Place
126 – Jaxton Packer (South Fremont), 3rd Place
132 – Treygen Morin (Ridgevue), 2nd Place
175 – Hudson Rogers (Meridian), 5th Place
215 – Carson Gooley (Meridian), 7th Place
285 – Shilo Jones (Mountain View), NATIONAL CHAMPION
JUNIOR FREESTYLE ALL-AMERICANS
150 – Matthew Martino (Bishop Kelly), 7th Place
16U WOMEN’S ALL-AMERICANS
124 – Olivia Bezdicek (Jerome), 7th Place
142 – Roxy Sheen (Buhl), 5th Place
JUNIOR WOMEN’S ALL-AMERICANS
105 – Joely Slyter (Lewiston), 5th Place
125 – Kaidance Gerg (Meridian), 3rd Place
TEAM IDAHO HIGHLIGHTS
- – 346 All-Americans produced since 1980 (Zane Jones, 114.5 JR GR)
- – Produces 15 All-Americans (matches 10 year average)
- – Women’s 16U/Junior divisions produced 4 All-Americans (ties record set in 2021)
- – Women’s 16U Division produced a state record 2 All-Americans (third time since 2015)
- – Team Idaho Junior Greco-Roman placed in 6th Place (11th top 10 finish)
INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS
- – Lewiston’s Joely Slyter - Idaho’s 3x All-American Club
- – Meridian’s Kaidance Gerg - Idaho’s 2x All-American Club
- – Hudson Rogers and Shilo Jones - Idaho’s 4x All-American Club
- – Jaxton Packer and Treygen Morin - Idaho’s 3x All-American Club
- – Boden Banta and Matthew Martino - Idaho’s 2x All-American Club
- – Shilo Jones earns Junior Greco-Roman title (19th individual title in Idaho history)
- – Ivan Ivanov earns 16U Greco-Roman title and the Outstanding Wrestler award
IDAHO’s HISTORY AT 16U/JUNIOR FARGO NATIONALS
1980 – 2024
OUTSTANDING WRESTLER AWARD (Idaho)
157 – Ivan Ivanov, 16U GR, 2024
106 – Saxton Scott, 16U GR, 2023
145 – Matthew Park, 16U GR, 2014
170 – Jon Jay Chavez, JR GR, 2014
132 – Hayden Tuma, JR GR, 2013
178 – Jake Rosholt, JR FS, 2000
5x NATIONAL CHAMPION (16U/JR)
Mack Mauger, 2021 (16U FS/GR), ’22 (JR FS/GR), ’23 (JR GR)
4x NATIONAL CHAMPIONS (16U/JR)
Hayden Tuma, 2010 (16U GR), ’11 (16U FS), ’12 (JR GR), ’13 (JR GR)
3x NATIONAL CHAMPIONS (16U/JR)
Aden Attao, 2022 (JR FS/GR), ’23 (JR GR)
Ridge Lovett, 2016 (16U GR), ’18 (JR GR), ’19 (JR GR)
Jon Jay Chavez, 2011 (16U GR)*, ’13 (JR GR), ’14 (JR GR)
Boe Rushton, 1996 (16U FS/GR), 1998 (JR FS)
*Cadet GR ‘11 (California)
2x NATIONAL CHAMPIONS (16U/JR)
Tanner Hall, 2009 (16U GR), ’10 (JR FS)
Shawn Jones, 2005 (JR GR), ’06 (JR GR)
Jared Lawrence, 1995 (16U GR), ’96 (16U GR)
2x DOUBLE NATIONAL CHAMPION – FS/GR (16U/JR)
Mack Mauger, 2021 (16U), ’22 (Junior)
DOUBLE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS – FS/GR (16U/JR)
Aden Attao, 2022 (Junior)
Boe Rushton, 1996 (16U)
1x NATIONAL CHAMPIONS (JUNIORS)
Shilo Jones, 2024 (JR GR)
Kolter Burton, 2021 (JR GR)
Jaron Chavez, 2017 (JR GR)
Dorian Sapien, 2014 (JR GR)
Trevor Rupp, 2010 (JR GR)
Kirk Smith, 2006 (JR FS)
Clayton Foster, 2006 (JR FS)
Adam Hall, 2006 (JR FS)
Nick Smith, 2004 (JR GR)
Brock Zollinger, 2001 (JR GR)
Jake Rosholt, 2000 (JR FS)
Zac Taylor, 1992 (JR FS)
1x NATIONAL CHAMPIONS (16U)
Ivan Ivanov, 2024 (16U GR)*OW
Saxton Scott, 2023 (16U GR) *OW
Kaden Ramos, 2018 (16U GR)
Jonathon Fagen, 2017 (16U GR)
Matthew Park, 2014 (16U GR)
MOST ALL-AMERICAN HONORS
Ridge Lovett (FS/GR), 2015 – ’19 (10x)
7x ALL-AMERICANS
Hayden Tuma (FS/GR), 2010 – ’13
Shawn Jones (FS/GR), 2002 – ’06
6x ALL-AMERICANS
Mack Mauger (FS/GR), 2021 – ’23
Christopher Martino (FS/GR), 2018 – ’21
Clayton Foster (FS/GR), 2004 – ’06
Adam Hall (FS/GR), 2003 – ’06
5x ALL-AMERICANS
Aden Attao (FS/GR), 2021 – ’23
Kolter Burton (FS/GR), 2021 – ’22
Kirk Smith (FS/GR), 2005 – ’07
Josh Strait (GR), 2002 – ’06
Brock Zollinger (FS/GR), 2000 – ’02
Jared Lawrence (FS/GR), 1995 – ’96
4x ALL-AMERICANS
Hudson Rogers (FS/GR), 2021, ’22, ’24
Shilo Jones (Junior FS), 2022, ’23, ’24
Jaron Chavez (FS/GR), 2013 – ‘17
Drake Foster (FS/GR), 2012 – ’13
Jon Jay Chavez (GR), 2011 – ’14*
Casey George (FS/GR), 2008 – ’11
Brock Banta (FS/GR), 2007 – ’10
Nick Smith (FS/GR), 2001 – ’04
Clint Wolfley (GR), 1997 – ’00
Boe Rushton (FS/GR), 1995 – ’98
*2x AA honors – FS/GR (CALIF.) ‘11/2x AA honors, 2013-’14 (ID)
3x ALL-AMERICANS
Treygen Morin (GR), 2021, ’23, ’24
Jaxton Packer (GR), 2021, ’23, ’24
Kyle Rice (FS/GR), 2019 – ’21
Derek Mathews (FS/GR), 2019 – ’21
Destin Summers (FS/GR), 2015 – ’19
Kase Mauger (FS/GR), 2016 – ’17
Ryan Klemp (FS/GR), 2013 – ’15
Chase Lemons (FS/GR), 2013 – ’14
Michael Cook (FS/GR), 2010 – ’14
Blaine Invernon (GR), 2011 – ’13
Chase Call (GR), 2010 – ’13
Jared Johnshoy (FS/GR), 2010 – ’12
Gaylen Edmo (FS/GR), 2010 – ’11
Colby Kloetzer (FS), 2007 – ’10
Tanner Hall (FS/GR), 2009 – ’10
Trevor Rupp (FS/GR), 2009 – ’10
Eric Smith (FS/GR), 2000 – ’02
Jake Rosholt (FS), 1998 – ’01
Pat Larson (FS/GR), 1994 – ’95
2x ALL-AMERICANS
Matthew Martino (FS/GR), 2021, ’24
Boden Banta (GR), 2022, ’24
Gabriel Rosales (FS/GR), 2023
Saxton Scott (GR), 2022, ’23 *OW
Tanner Frothinger (GR), 2021, ’23
Jadon Skellenger (GR), 2022, ’23
Dedrick Navarro (FS), 2021 – ’22
Rylan Rogers (FS), 2019 – ’22
Preston Owens (FS/GR), 2019
Kaden Ramos (FS/GR), 2018
Ezekial Williamson (GR), 2016, ’18
Jonathon Fagen (FS/GR), 2017
Kade Lincoln (GR), 2014 – ’16
Taylor Owens (GR), 2013 – ’15
Seth McLeod (FS/GR), 2014, ’15
Derek Ramos (FS/GR), 2015
Dorian Sapien (FS/GR), 2014
Mathew Park (FS/GR), 2014
Casey Cobb (FS/GR), 2012 – ’13
DeVaughn Sapien (FS/GR), 2012
John Kenyon (FS/GR), 2012
Adam Dewey (FS/GR), 2010 – ’12
Preston Gentry, 2004 – ’06
Dan Erekson (FS/GR), 2005
Paul Gentry (GR), 2003 – ’04
Brandon Rupp (GR), 2002 – ’04
Andy Patrick (FS), 2002 – ’03
Talon Vickers (FS/GR), 2001
Louis Bean (FS/GR), 2000 – ’01
Tony Hook (GR), 1999 – ’01
Tracy Vail (FS), 1993 – ’94
Zac Taylor (FS/GR), 1989 – ’92
Brett Bingham (FS/GR), 1986
Glenn Amador (FS/GR), 1985
TRIPLE ALL-AMERICAN HONORS (Single Championships)
Kolter Burton (16U FS/JR FS/GR), 2022
Jared Lawrence (16U FS/GR/JR FS), 1995
5x DOUBLE ALL-AMERICAN HONORS (Single Championships)
Ridge Lovett (16U/JR FS/GR), 2015, ’16, ’17, ’18, ’19
3x DOUBLE ALL-AMERICAN HONORS (Single Championships)
Mack Mauger (16U/JR FS/GR), 2021, ’22, ’23
Hayden Tuma (16U/JR FS/GR), 2010, ’11, ’12
Clayton Foster (16U/JR FS/GR), 2004, ’05, ’06
Shawn Jones (16U/JR FS/GR), 2002, ’05, ’06
2x DOUBLE ALL-AMERICAN HONORS (Single Championships)
Aden Attao (JR FS/GR), 2022, ’23
Christopher Martino (16U FS/GR), 2018, ’19
Drake Foster (16U FS/GR), 2012, ’13
Kirk Smith (16U/JR FS/GR), 2005, ’06
Adam Hall (16U/JR FS/GR), 2004, ’06
Brock Zollinger (JR FS/GR), 2000, ’01
1x DOUBLE ALL-AMERICAN HONORS (Single Championships)
Gabriel Rosales (JR FS/GR), 2023
Shilo Jones (JR FS/GR), 2023
Hudson Rogers (16U FS/GR), 2022
Derek Matthews (JR FS/GR), 2021
Kolter Burton (JR FS/GR), 2021
Preston Owens (16U FS/GR), 2019
Kaden Ramos (16U FS/GR), 2018
Jaron Chavez (JR FS/GR), 2017
Jonathan Fagen (16U FS/GR), 2017
Kase Mauger (16U FS/GR), 2017
Derek Ramos (16U FS/GR), 2015
Dorian Sapien (JR FS/GR), 2014
Matthew Park (16U FS/GR), 2014
Chase Lemons (16U FS/GR), 2013
Ryan Klemp (16U FS/GR), 2013
DeVaughn Sapien (16U FS/GR), 2012
John Kenyon (16U FS/GR), 2012
Casey George (JR FS/GR), 2011
Gaylen Edmo (16U FS/GR), 2010
Tanner Hall (JR FS/GR), 2010
Trevor Rupp (JR FS/GR), 2009
Dan Erekson (JR FS/GR), 2005
Nick Smith (JR FS/GR), 2004
Talon Vickers (16U FS/GR), 2001
Boe Rushton (16U FS/GR), 1996
Jared Lawrence (16U GR/JR FS), 1996
Pat Larson (16U FS/GR), 1994
Brett Bingham (16U FS/GR), 1986
Glenn Amador (Junior FS/GR), 1985
2x NATIONAL CHAMPION (JR Women’s FS)
Anneliese DeAragon, 2009, ’10
NATIONAL CHAMPION (JR Women’s FS)
Kaidance Gerg, 2023
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS (16U Women’s FS)
Brelane Huber, 2017
Cierra Foster, 2014
DOUBLE ALL-AMERICAN HONORS (Women’s FS)
Brelane Huber, 2017 (16U/JR)
Megan Houser, 2016 (16U/JR)
Cierra Foster, 2014 (16U/JR)
Lily DeAragon, 2011 (16U/JR)
4x ALL-AMERICAN (Women’s FS)
Brelane Huber, 2017 – ’19
3x ALL-AMERICANS (Women’s FS)
Joely Slyter, 2021, ’22, ’24
Megan Houser, 2015 – ’16
Lily DeAragon, 2011 – ’12
Annaliese DeAragon, 2008 – ’10
2x ALL-AMERICANS (Women’s FS)
Kaidance Gerg, 2023, ’24
Alyssa Randles, 2021, ’22
Marissa Jimenez, 2019, ’21
Sierra Pesnell, 2015, ’16
Koral Sugiyama, 2013, ’15
Cierra Foster, 2014
TOP 10 TEAM FINISHES (Idaho)
JUNIOR GRECO-ROMAN (GR)
2024 – 6th Place
2023 – National Champions
2022 – 3rd Place
2021 – 6th Place
2014 – 7th Place
2013 – 7th Place
2010 – 8th Place
2006 – 4th Place
2005 – 7th Place
2004 – 7th Place
2001 – 9th Place
JUNIOR FREESTYLE (FS)
2022 – 4th Place
2006 – 6th Place
2005 – 9th Place
2000 – 9th Place
16U GRECO-ROMAN (GR)
2021 – 4th Place
2019 – 9th Place
2013 – 8th Place
MEDAL COUNTS/STATISTICS (Since 1980)
JUNIOR DIVISION
Individual Titles – Freestyles (9)
Individual Titles – Greco-Roman (19)
Total Medals – Freestyle (64)
Total Medals – Greco-Roman (92)
Total Medals – Freestyle/Greco-Roman (156)
16U DIVISION
Individual Titles – Freestyle (3)
Individual Titles – Greco-Roman (12)
Total Medals – Freestyle (61)
Total Medals – Greco-Roman (93)
Total Medals – Freestyle/Greco-Roman (154)
JUNIOR WOMEN’S DIVISION
Individual Titles – Freestyle (3)
Total Medals – Freestyle (20)
16U WOMEN’S DIVISION
Individual Titles – Freestyle (2)
Total Medals – Freestyle (16)
FARGO MEDALS SINCE 1980
16U Freestyle (61)
16U Greco-Roman (93)
Junior Freestyle (64)
Junior Greco-Roman (92)
16U Women’s Freestyle (16)
Junior Women’s Freestyle (20)
TOTAL: 346
MOST MEDALS AT A SINGLE CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2021 (All Divisions)
16U Greco-Roman (7)
16U Freestyle (3)
Junior Greco-Roman (7)
Junior Freestyle (3)
16U Women’s Freestyle (2)
Junior Women’s Freestyle (2)
TOTAL: 24
10 OR MORE ALL-AMERICAN HONORS (All Divisions)
24 All-Americans, 2021
21 All-Americans, 2022
19 All-Americans, 2023
15 All-Americans, 2010, ’12, ’13, ’24
14 All-Americans, 2006
13 All-Americans, 2004, ’05, ’17, ’19
12 All-Americans, 2011, ’14
11 All-Americans, 2015, ’16
10 All-Americans, 2000
MOST ALL-AMERICANS AT CHAMPIONSHIPS (Per Division)
16U Freestyle: 4 (2000)
16U Greco-Roman: 7 (2021)
Junior Freestyle: 5 (2005, ’22)
Junior Greco-Roman: 10 (2023)
Junior Women’s Freestyle: 2 (2009, ’16, ’21, ’22, ’23, ’24)
16U Women’s Freestyle: 2 (2015, ’21, ’24)
WEIGHT GROUPS W/MOST ALL-AMERICANS
16U Freestyle – 88 lbs. (6)
16U Greco-Roman – 94/94.5 lbs. (8)
Junior Freestyle – HWT (8)
Junior Greco-Roman – HWT (10)
16U Women’s Freestyle – 124 lbs. (3)
Junior Women’s Freestyle – 125 lbs. (3)
5 OR MORE FINALS APPEARANCES (All Divisions)
Ridge Lovett (16U/Junior FS/GR): 7 (2015-’19)
Aden Attao (Junior FS/GR): 5 (2021-’23)
Mack Mauger (16U/Junior FS/GR): 5 (2021-’23)
Hayden Tuma (16U/Junior FS/GR): 5 (2010-’13)
ALL-AMERICANS (Family Members)
BROTHERS (Totals)
Smith (12): Eric (3x, 2000-’01)/Kirk (5x, 2005-’06)/Nick (4x, 2001-’04)
Martino (8): Christopher (6x, 2018-’22)/Matthew (2x, 2021, ’24)
Chavez (8): Jon Jay (4x, 2011-’14)/Jaron (4x, 2013-’17)
Banta (6): Brock (4x, 2007-’10)/Boden (2x, 2022)
Lawrence (6): Brett (1x, 1995)/Jared (5x, 1995-’96)
Rupp (5): Brandon (2x, 2002-’04)/Trevor (3x, 2009-’10)
Wolfley (5): Jared (1x, 1995)/Clint (4x, 1997)
Ramos (4): Derek (2x, 2015)/Kaden (2x, 2018)
Sapien (4): DeVaughn (2x, 2012)/Dorian (2x, 2014)
Johnshoy (4): Kyle (1x, 2008)/Jared (3x, 2010-’12)
Gentry (4): Paul (2x, 2003-’04)/Preston (2x, 2004-’06)
Patrick (3): Andy (2x, 2002-’03)/Spence (1x, 2008)
SISTERS (Totals)
DeAragon (6): Anneliese (3x, 2008 –’10/Lily (3x, 2011-’12)
COUSINS (Totals)
Wolfley/Jones (11): Jared/Clint Wolfley (5x, 1995-’00)/Shawn Jones (6x, 2002 – ’06)
Mauger (9): Kase (3x, 2016-’17)/Mack (6x, 2021-’23)
Owens (4): Taylor (2x, 2013-’15)/Preston (2x, 2019)
FATHER/SON (Totals)
Owens (3): Chris (1x – 1987)/Taylor (2x, 2013-’15)
Kloetzer (4): Jeff (1x – 1983)/Colby (3x, 2007-’10)
BROTHER/SISTER (Totals)
Foster (6): Drake (4x – 2012-’13)/Cierra (2x, 2014)
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