The_KC_Godfather Posted December 10, 2025 Posted December 10, 2025 If you had to pick one team from your home state, for a single season, to represent your state in either a dual meet or individual tournament, what team would it be? If you remember the wrestlers and their weights, feel free to list. I'll start with Missouri. My pick is the 2005-2006 Oak Park squad. I believe this was the year that they went to the St. Ed's Elite 8 duals and the Lepic duals. Ranked inside the top 5 nationally that year, IIRC. 103: Mac Bailey 33-1 (Fr.) - 1st 112: Marty Uehlin 29-12 (So.) - DNP 119: Joe Green 36-8 (Fr.) - 2nd 125: Jacob Nay 42-7 (Sr.) - 2nd 130: Scott O'Donnell 44-4 (Jr.) - 1st 135: Dylan Joiner 43-3 (So.) - 1st 140: Zack Bailey 18-0 (Sr.) - 1st 145: Shane Nay 32-2 (Jr.) - 1st 152: Ray Hall 40-9 (So.) - 3rd 160: Mat Koelling 39-10 (Sr.) - 3rd 171: Brent Haynes 46-3 (So.) - 2nd 189: Kolton Kono 31-10 (So.) - 2nd 215: Eric Bradshaw 26-17 (Sr.) - DNP 275: Elijah Madison 22-4 (So.) - 3rd
MizzouFan01 Posted December 11, 2025 Posted December 11, 2025 (edited) 8 hours ago, The_KC_Godfather said: If you had to pick one team from your home state, for a single season, to represent your state in either a dual meet or individual tournament, what team would it be? If you remember the wrestlers and their weights, feel free to list. I'll start with Missouri. My pick is the 2005-2006 Oak Park squad. I believe this was the year that they went to the St. Ed's Elite 8 duals and the Lepic duals. Ranked inside the top 5 nationally that year, IIRC. 103: Mac Bailey 33-1 (Fr.) - 1st 112: Marty Uehlin 29-12 (So.) - DNP 119: Joe Green 36-8 (Fr.) - 2nd 125: Jacob Nay 42-7 (Sr.) - 2nd 130: Scott O'Donnell 44-4 (Jr.) - 1st 135: Dylan Joiner 43-3 (So.) - 1st 140: Zack Bailey 18-0 (Sr.) - 1st 145: Shane Nay 32-2 (Jr.) - 1st 152: Ray Hall 40-9 (So.) - 3rd 160: Mat Koelling 39-10 (Sr.) - 3rd 171: Brent Haynes 46-3 (So.) - 2nd 189: Kolton Kono 31-10 (So.) - 2nd 215: Eric Bradshaw 26-17 (Sr.) - DNP 275: Elijah Madison 22-4 (So.) - 3rd Oak was so dominant during their run. I don’t remember everyone on the team, but I’d like to see how that Platte County team with Dickey, Verdoon and Sherman that broke Oakvilles scoring record stacks up vs OP. The FHC team that took 2nd was deep also. Probably not on OP or PC level, but man they were good. Bradley, both Wilbourns, Wood, Dickhous, Avery etc Edited December 11, 2025 by MizzouFan01
wrestlingfan22 Posted December 14, 2025 Posted December 14, 2025 PA: One of the Faith teams from the last 3 years
Truzzcat Posted December 15, 2025 Posted December 15, 2025 PA Central Dauphin 2008-2009 I am the personal property of VakAttack
nick Posted February 2 Posted February 2 Indiana I have to go with Brownsburg's team last year 7 Champs and 11 placers in a one-class state tournament, broke (destroyed) the state record for points with 243, which previously was 174. 1
WrestlingRasta Posted February 3 Posted February 3 19 hours ago, nick said: Indiana I have to go with Brownsburg's team last year 7 Champs and 11 placers in a one-class state tournament, broke (destroyed) the state record for points with 243, which previously was 174. Born and raised Hoosier but haven't lived there since '97, however I follow closely and watch the state finals as much as I can. That run last year by Brownsburg was definitely one for the history books. Indiana has a lot of wrestling talent and to dominate a one class state tournament like that is extremely impressive.
nick Posted February 9 Posted February 9 On 2/3/2026 at 8:44 AM, WrestlingRasta said: Born and raised Hoosier but haven't lived there since '97, however I follow closely and watch the state finals as much as I can. That run last year by Brownsburg was definitely one for the history books. Indiana has a lot of wrestling talent and to dominate a one class state tournament like that is extremely impressive. The Mooresville Regional that they come out of is insane - Brownsburg, Avon, and Center Grove. Throw them in the Evansville Semi State and it's a meat grinder. This year's team state for 3A that are in that semi state - Franklin Community (1st), Bloomington South (2nd), Columbus East (4th), and Floyd Central (6th). At 5A, Brownsburg got 2nd (upset by Crown Point), Center Grove (3rd), Mater (4th), and Avon (5th) Makes it more impressive to come out of a semi state like that and break records (vs the Fort Wayne Semi State)
Bacanator Posted February 9 Posted February 9 1 hour ago, nick said: The Mooresville Regional that they come out of is insane - Brownsburg, Avon, and Center Grove. Throw them in the Evansville Semi State and it's a meat grinder. This year's team state for 3A that are in that semi state - Franklin Community (1st), Bloomington South (2nd), Columbus East (4th), and Floyd Central (6th). At 5A, Brownsburg got 2nd (upset by Crown Point), Center Grove (3rd), Mater (4th), and Avon (5th) Makes it more impressive to come out of a semi state like that and break records (vs the Fort Wayne Semi State) The no wrestle backs make that Regional and Semi-State even harder. There’s a top 5 match up at 132 this Saturday in the ticket rounds. Two future D1 wrestlers and one won’t even make it to State it’s nuts
Ferrignohh Posted February 9 Posted February 9 The best team I recall watching in the last 25 years in the state of Illinois is the 2019-20 Montini Catholic squad. They qualified all 14 weights at state; nine in the semi finals; five state champs (tied state record,) and placed 11 out of 14 weights with everyone only losing to a medalist. They were just as dominate as a dual team outscoring their four opponents 227-31 in the dual team state tournament including a 37-9 thrashing of tenth in the nation Chicago Mt. Carmel. Not to mention the following stretch of duals to finish 21-0 in the regular season. 12/31 Buchanan, CA W 26 24 12/31 Gilroy, CA W 45 24 1/9 Aurora (Marmion Academy) W 53 15 1/11 Detroit (Central Catholic), MI W 32 31 1/11 Davison, MI W 42 19 1/11 Brighton, MI W 47 12 1/15 DeKalb W 62 3 1/18 Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest) W 55 9 1/18 Broken Arrow, OK W 46 18 2/18 Lake Highland Prep, FL W 33 17 Just an incredible amount of D1 talent on this roster: 106 Joe Fernau 10 34-9 1st 113 Nick Gonzalez 11 37-13 3rd 120 Nain Vazquez 11 36-13 4th 126 Dylan Ragusin 12 41-3 1st 132 Ethan Stiles 9 27-11 3rd 138 Braden Stauffenberg 10 32-18 6th 145 Fidel Mayora 12 42-6 3rd 152 Joe Roberts 12 39-5 1st 160 Brayden Thompson 9 37-11 3rd 170 Cooper Wettig 10 29-11 1-2 DNP (lost to 3rd and 4th) 182 Trevor Swier 12 40-6 1st 195 Nathan Wemstrom 10 17-16 1-2 DNP (lost to the 2nd and 3rd) 220 Josh LaBarbera 12 38-8 1st 285 Colin Baker 33-19 1-2 DNP (lost to 3rd and 6th)
wcap1999 Posted February 23 Posted February 23 The Buchanan Team that dominated the PA Faith team w/ ease.
Lunaticfringe Posted February 26 Posted February 26 For Minnesota it was 2010-2011 Apple Valley 103-Seth Gross 112-Jordan Kingsley 119-Cory Rathman 125-Dakota Trom 130-Mark Hall 135-Matt Kelliher 140-Brandon Kingsley 145-Daniel Woiwar 152-Destin McCauley 160-Steve Keogh 171-Jake Waste 189-Matt Hechsel 215-Corbin Farrell Hwt-Zach Martens Beat STMA 61-6 in the finals 1
Ragu Posted February 26 Posted February 26 Any NYers in here care to chime in? I’d imagine it could be one of the Hilton teams from the early to mid 2010s. Had Yianni, maybe a Kropman or 2, I think a few Deprezs’ went through there at that time too but this is showing my age https://x.com/RaguWrestle
MichiganMade3 Posted April 5 Posted April 5 ⁶2011 St John's MI ranked #2 Nationally Had 7 Nationally Ranked Wrestlers #7 Zac Hall #9 Jacob Schmitt #12 Josh Pennell #1 Taylor Massa #1 Ben Whitford #11 Jordan Wohlfort Payne Hayden #11 also Freshman Logan Massa who would be Nationally Ranked the following season and the top overall recruit by 2014. They went 32-1 loan loss was the Saint Edwards 38 to 16 The 2012 team was stacked as well and ranked 7th in the country in basically had the same lineup minus Taylor Massa who graduated.. that year they Beat Montini out of Illinois and lost to St. Eds 36-28 missing Whitford due to injury as well for that match up 1
Yugdab Posted May 1 Posted May 1 On 2/25/2026 at 8:13 PM, Lunaticfringe said: For Minnesota it was 2010-2011 Apple Valley 103-Seth Gross 112-Jordan Kingsley 119-Cory Rathman 125-Dakota Trom 130-Mark Hall 135-Matt Kelliher 135-Matt Kelliher 145-Daniel Woiwar 152-Destin McCauley 160-Steve Keogh 171-Jake Waste 171-Jake Waste 215-Corbin Farrell Hwt-Zach Martens Beat STMA 61-6 in the finals # 1 team nationally wire to wire that season 103 Seth Gross FR 3rd in State 30-6 Won Cadet National freestyle title later in the summer of 2011. 112-Jordan Kingsley - State Champ #16 Nationally 119-Cory Rathman 125-Dakota Trom #6 in the Nation 3 time state champ 130-Mark Hall a National top prospect 6 state titles 135-Matt Kelliher 5th in the Nation #7 Nationally 145-Daniel Woiwar 2nd in state 2 time champ 152-Destin McCauley was the top-ranked wrestler at 152 lbs and the top-ranked recruit overall in the Class of 2011 5 state titles 160-Steve Keogh #4 Nationally 171-Jake Waste #5 Nationally 189-Matt Hechsel 3rd in state 215 Corbin Farrell Hwt-Zach Martens
Ragu Posted May 1 Posted May 1 Any Floridians got a solid answer? I would imagine one of the Brandon teams from that legendary run from the 80s-early 2000s or maybe an underrated South Dade team? Lake Highland Prep? https://x.com/RaguWrestle
BaldHeadedShannon Posted May 5 Posted May 5 On 5/1/2026 at 12:35 PM, Ragu said: Any Floridians got a solid answer? I would imagine one of the Brandon teams from that legendary run from the 80s-early 2000s or maybe an underrated South Dade team? Lake Highland Prep? Gotta be a LHP team and I don't think it's particularly close although the golden age of Brandon was before my time so I'm not as familiar with them. When I competed they weren't wrestling at prep nationals yet and would roll up to the state tournament and walk through everyone. My team made the state dual finals opposite them two years in a row and won two matches in two tries, both at heavyweight, one of them being a forfeit. The 2025 prep national team would be my pick but I think their 2018 lineup is right there with them. 2025 106 Max Co 113 Liam Davis 120 Marlo Clark 126 Adalas Ortiz 132 Clint Plotner 138 Jayce Paridon 144 Charlie Desena 150 Zeno Moore 157 Lucas Boe 165 Claudio Torres 175 Miguel Rojas 190 Robert Kucharczk 215 Alex Smith 285 Jacob Levy 2018 106 Danny Nini 113 Jake Wohltman 120 Nic Bouzakis 126 Ryan Chauvin 132 Bailey Flanagan 138 Noah Castillo 145 Joey Silva 152 Cameron Monzadeh 160 Kai Bele 170 Max Cosmides 182 Erich Byelick 195 Logan Andrew 220 Ben Goldin 285 Curtis Ruff
cuda1234 Posted May 6 Posted May 6 19 hours ago, BaldHeadedShannon said: Gotta be a LHP team and I don't think it's particularly close although the golden age of Brandon was before my time so I'm not as familiar with them. When I competed they weren't wrestling at prep nationals yet and would roll up to the state tournament and walk through everyone. My team made the state dual finals opposite them two years in a row and won two matches in two tries, both at heavyweight, one of them being a forfeit. The 2025 prep national team would be my pick but I think their 2018 lineup is right there with them. 2025 106 Max Co 113 Liam Davis 120 Marlo Clark 126 Adalas Ortiz 132 Clint Plotner 138 Jayce Paridon 144 Charlie Desena 150 Zeno Moore 157 Lucas Boe 165 Claudio Torres 175 Miguel Rojas 190 Robert Kucharczk 215 Alex Smith 285 Jacob Levy 2018 106 Danny Nini 113 Jake Wohltman 120 Nic Bouzakis 126 Ryan Chauvin 132 Bailey Flanagan 138 Noah Castillo 145 Joey Silva 152 Cameron Monzadeh 160 Kai Bele 170 Max Cosmides 182 Erich Byelick 195 Logan Andrew 220 Ben Goldin 285 Curtis Ruff It's close. 2003 Brandon was a great team. Ryan Joyce, Cesar Grajales, Rocky Cozart, Matt Juncal, Rashad Goff, and David Craig all won state titles. Keith Simmons, Tom Hutchinson, and Alejandro Figueroa were state finalists. This was coming off of a legendary Fargo run where they had 7 Junior finalists. 2009 Brandon was another great team. Ryan Renkey, Rossi Bruno, Clark Glass, Eric Grajales, Kevin Timothy, Joe Cozart, and Mike Ettore all won state titles. Tyler Liberatore, Mike Lefevre, Wally Figaro, Kyle Koziel, and Zaq Berridge all placed.
Simpleman424 Posted July 9 Posted July 9 On 2/2/2026 at 1:21 PM, nick said: Indiana I have to go with Brownsburg's team last year 7 Champs and 11 placers in a one-class state tournament, broke (destroyed) the state record for points with 243, which previously was 174. Yea that’s insane…
MPhillips Posted September 12 Posted September 12 Just because. Thanks to @Wrestleknownothing https://wrestling.guru/state-power-rankings/ .
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