Richard FigueroaAs the former eighth grade group moves onto high school, it is time to turn the corner to the next group of top junior high prospects. These wrestlers reflect those that will graduate high school in the Class of 2021 and outward years. Due to many factors, the rankings will be imperfect, and will most certainly evolve as the years go on. However, all the young men on this list are very talented and deserving to be recognized.
Topping the initial junior high rankings is Richard Figueroa of California. It has been a most excellent 2015-16 season for him, including a Roller World of Wrestling Triple Crown at 80 pounds in the 12U division. Figueroa was also a California junior high state champ at 85 pounds, and a Super 32 Challenge middle school champ at 80 pounds.
Two other Golden State natives join Figueroa in the top 15, Ryan Franco and Maximo Renteria. Two other states have a pair of ranked wrestlers within the top 15, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Ranked second overall is Carson Manville of Virginia, who also has a very robust resume within the past year. He was champion at the Super 32 Challenge competing at 100 pounds, runner-up at the InterMat JJ Classic, undefeated at the McDonogh Duals, undefeated in both freestyle and Greco-Roman at the Schoolboy Duals, a Schoolboy Nationals folkstyle champion, and placing fourth in the high school division of the FloNationals at 106 pounds.
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Link: Top 15 Junior High Wrestlers
Below is a sneak peek of the top five junior high wrestlers.
1. Richard Figueroa, California
2. Carson Manville, Virginia
3. Ryan Crookham, Pennsylvania
4. Ryan Franco, California
5. Chance Lamer, Iowa
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