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2023 Idaho High School Wrestling: College Commits and Rosters
A Closer Look at the Gem State of Idaho's Wrestlers Who Have Committed to Wrestle Collegiately
Idaho Shines At National Wrestling Competitions
The US Open and USMC Women's Nationals both gave Idaho grapplers a chance to shine
2023 College Wrestling Commits Soar In Gem State
A significant number of Idaho grapplers will be taking their talents to the college level
Attao and Randles Win National High School Excellence Awards
The standout seniors from Borah and Coeur d'Alene were honored by the Wrestling Hall of Fame
Hidden Gems of Idaho Prep Wrestling: Daniel and Gabriel Rosales, Mountain Home
Al Fontes talks to Mountain Home's dynamic set of wrestling twins
Team Idaho Represents Well at 2023 USAW Folkstyle Nationals
Team Idaho went to Northern Iowa's Uni Dome and once again proved they are among the nation's best
Jones and Waite Earn All-American Honors
Shilo Jones and Clare Waite both performed well at the National High School Coaches Association Championships
2023 Idaho Girls State Wrestling Recap: Alyssa Randles Becomes 2nd 4-Time State Champ
The senior from Coeur d'Alene headlined a strong lineup of championship performers in girls wrestling
2023 2A/1A State Wrestling Recap: Grace's Newby Joins 4-Time Champion Club
Hans Newby finished his senior season with a perfect 41-0 record, while New Plymouth won the team title
2023 3A State Wrestling Recap: Hobbs And South Fremont Go 4-For-4 In Title Wins
South Fremont once again proved they are the king of the 3A classification
2023 4A State Wrestling Recap: Individuals Shine, Minico Surges To Team Title
Some of Idaho's best individual wrestlers were on display during the 4A State Meet
2023 5A State Wrestling Recap: Meridian Three-Peats
The Warriors held off tough challenges from Post Falls and Nampa to win their third title in a row
2023 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Girls
A record number of female athletes will be competing for state wrestling titles this weekend
2023 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 2A/1A
There's no shortage of teams angling for the championship here, although New Plymouth appears to have a slight lead
2023 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 5A
Meridian and Post Falls appear to be headed towards a collision for the title, but Nampa also lurks
2023 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 4A
Minico has the numbers. Bishop Kelly has the top-end talent. Which strategy will win out?
2023 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 3A
South Fremont is angling for their fourth consecutive title. Can anyone dethrone the Cougars?
The Pioneers of Idaho Girls Prep Wrestling: Maria Sifuentes, Columbia
Al Fontes goes one-on-one with Columbia's standout grappler
Mat Chat: Jake Rosholt, Sandpoint
Al Fontes sits down with the former Sandpoint and Oklahoma State standout
Hidden Gems of Idaho Prep Wrestling: Carson Exferd, Nampa
Al Fontes had a chance to catch up with the Bulldogs' standout wrestler
2022 Idaho High School Girls Wrestling Preview
Alyssa Randles of Coeur d'Alene and Olivia Woods of Eagle will both be attempting to win their 4th individual title this year.
2022 Idaho High School Wrestling Preview: 2A/1A Classification
The 2A/1A team title race was the most exciting in Idaho a year ago. What's in store for this classification in '22-'23?
2022 Idaho High School Wrestling Preview: 3A Classification
Among the Class 3A storylines this year is Hunter Hobbs' attempt at winning a 4th championship
2022 Idaho High School Wrestling Preview: 4A Classification
Blackfoot, Minico and Bishop Kelly are expected to lead the way in 4A wrestling this year
2022 Idaho High School Wrestling Preview: 5A Classification
Al Fontes identifies the top teams, returning state placers and incoming freshmen to keep an eye on this year.
THE 20 GEMS OF IDAHO PREP WRESTLING
The Top 20 wrestlers in 5A, 4A, 3A, and 2A/1A at the start of the new Idaho high school season
2022 Treasure Valley Middle School Wrestling Championships
This meet serves as the 'Great Predictor' of what's to come
Tier 1 of Idaho Prep Wrestling: Tanner Frothinger, Eagle
Frothinger recently committed to wrestle for Nebraska, and goes one-on-one with Al Fontes
Tier 1 of Idaho Prep Wrestling: Dedrick Navarro, Nampa
As Nampa High makes the jump to 5A competition this year, Dedrick Navarro is ready
Tier 1 of Idaho Prep Wrestling: Aden Attao, Borah
Al Fontes sits down for a one-on-one profile of the Tier 1 heavyweight
The Pioneers of Idaho Girls Prep Wrestling: Alyssa Randles, Coeur d'Alene
Randles is the latest star in a long line of prep wrestling excellence in her family
2022 Wrestling USA Magazine Names Three Idaho High Schoolers All-Americans
Derek Matthews, Rylan Rogers, and Nico Rodriguez were selected to the Annual Senior All-American Team
Team Idaho Makes Big Statement at 2022 Fargo USA Nationals
Twenty-one Idaho wrestlers came home from Fargo with All-American honors
Team Idaho Heads to Fargo USA Nationals
Several of Idaho's best wrestlers will compete for the coveted "STOP SIGN" trophy
Team Idaho Represents at Turf War Duals
Idaho's best wrestlers stormed the competition in Farmington, Utah
Tier 1 of Idaho Prep Wrestling: Mack Mauger, Blackfoot
Al Fontes introduces his newest segment by highlighting Blackfoot wrestler Mack Mauger
Hidden Gems of Idaho Prep Wrestling: Kolter Burton, American Falls
Al Fontes goes one-on-one with the American Falls junior
The Pioneers of Idaho Girls Prep Wrestling: Mia Furman, Rocky Mountain
Al Fontes goes one-on-one with Rocky Mountain's standout grappler Mia Furman
Hidden Gems of Idaho Prep Wrestling: Matthew Martino, BK
Al Fontes shines the spotlight on Idaho wrestling's hidden gems
Idaho Prep Wrestlers Represent at 2022 USMC US Open
Idaho's best and brightest shined through in Las Vegas
Hidden Gems of Idaho Prep Wrestling: Jason Mara, Meridian
Al Fontes shines the spotlight on Idaho wrestling's hidden gems
Mat Chat: Casey Randles, Coeur d'Alene
Al Fontes has a one-on-one talk with former Coeur d'Alene wrestler Casey Randles
Team Idaho Wins Back-to-Back National Folkstyle Team Titles
Idaho's male and female wrestlers explode on the national scene
Idaho Represents at National and International Wrestling Competitions
Idaho was well represented at several national and international competitions
Inside the Numbers: State Wrestling Meet
Al Fontes crunches the numbers and gives us the biggest storylines from the Idaho state wrestling meet
Inside the Numbers: Girls State Wrestling Meet
Eagle High won the first officially sanctioned girls state wrestling meet
Inside the Numbers: 2A/1A State Wrestling Meet
Ririe nipped New Plymouth by a single point to win the team title
Inside the Numbers: 3A State Wrestling Meet
Paced by Hunter Hobbs, South Fremont showed yet again that they are the premiere program in 3A
Inside the Numbers: 4A State Wrestling Meet
Four-time state champion Christopher Martino of Bishop Kelly headlines the 4A field
Inside the Numbers: 5A State Wrestling Meet
Al Fontes crunches the numbers and gives us the biggest storylines from the 5A wrestling meet
Girls State Wrestling Preview
2022 marks the first year that girls wrestling will conduct an officially-sanctioned state meet
2A/1A State Wrestling Preview
New Plymouth looks like a strong favorite to repeat, with Joel Campbell and Kyle Rice leading the way
3A State Wrestling Preview
The team race is wide open, which makes for an intriguing competition
4A State Wrestling Preview
Minico brings the most competitors, but Nampa, Jerome and Blackfoot are strong contenders as well
5A State Wrestling Preview
Can Meridian repeat as state champion? Or will a new contender emerge?
Participation Skyrockets at Jaybird Memorial Tourney
Over 200 female wrestlers hit the mats at this year's event in Nampa







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