The competition, which brings together the top junior talent from around the country, is an opening event for the FILA World Championships, as wrestlers compete to qualify for the FILA Junior National team.
Coughlin, who is the top pick for the team, must first undergo training camp on June 4-10, where he will wrestle against the champion of the second mini-tournament before the final grappler is chosen for the team.
Escobedo also still has one more chance to punch his ticket on the team, as the second mini-tournament on June 4-10 will give the IU freshman a chance to grapple back into the final team spot. Escobedo finished second behind 2006 All-American Coleman Scott (Oklahoma State) at the event. Before losing in the finals, Escobedo had only dropped one period on his way to the finals.
Also having an impressive showing were freshmen Trevor Perry and Scott Kelley. While neither of the Hoosier grapplers placed, both faced tough fields filled with 2006 NCAA qualifiers. Perry made it to the quarterfinals before falling to the eventual champion at 185 pounds, while Kelley competed at 132 pounds.
For complete results of the 2006 US Nationals, visit www.themat.com.
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