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Forrest smokes Garrett, 2 HSers in the US Open semis at 61kg

Nick Bouzakis looks like he just destroyed his knee, guessing he will end up taking a medical red shirt this year I would be shocked if that wasn't a torn something

NaTo got a TD and showed no mercy with a leg lace that made Nic tap out

Bouzakis looks like he might try to continue but that looked like he tore something

Don't forget about Seidel also, that would be a really good lightweight room (will be one even without Crookham)

Apparently Allred wants to go back up, McDanel may not have a choice

Apparently, there is a non-zero chance Crookham hits the portal. It sounds like the same parents vs. coaching staff issue was going on this season with Crookham's elbow. I would bet he stays but it might not be 100% lock

Sammy Gautreau from Maryland to Lock Haven (Steller Trained to Lock Haven pipeline continues)

Predictions lets give this a shot: 57: Lilledahl 61: Blaze 65: McKenna 70: Yianni 74: Carr 79: Nolf? if not him Hamiti 86: Dake 92: Hidlay 97: Snyder 125: Wyatt

His father also passed away in late January and he seems very focused on his youth Academy. I would expect him to give it 1 last go, especially with how wide open 79kg is, but only time will tell. I hope he is not done but that is simply because I want to watch him wrestle forever.

Pitt guy: This is a shock in terms of ability, he is no doubt a top 30 guy at the D1 level at 133. Career wins over Nic Bouzakis, Braxton Brown, Tyler Ferrara, Gable Strickland, Anthony Madrigal. SV Loss to E.Frost, 12-8 loss to Bailey, 7-6 loss to Yarbrough, 6-4 loss to Latona, etc. However, he has had lots of injury issues in college, missed his entire first season at Pitt (after already spending a year at Navy Prep) and only wrestled four matches this year before going down with injury. Also, he appears to be moving up to 141 with this transfer, where he would be very short for the D1 level and obviously at Pitt that is the weight his little brother is at still. At 133 he would have been the presumed starter but the rumor is that his best friend/cousin Tallmadge is moving up from 125 and will man 133 next year. He is from about 45 minutes away from TCNJ and I know there is a good relationship between his family and that staff. I expected him to end up at Rider or a smaller PA/NY program but I think this will be a great destination for him and if he stays healthy a legitimate title contender there

We have already seen Plott move up to 92 it looks like, wonder who else follows. Is McFadden out? he would be the 2 seed at 79kg no?

If Dake loses at the US Open he can go to WTT at 79kg (or 92kg if he really wants to go crazy)

I doubt it ever happens due to weight management/injury and retirements but I think that D2vD3 dual would be a great event a way to grow interest in those levels. Also a pipe dream is a 2A vs 3A PIAA state champ dual

Have these two not wrestled since 2018?

He also confirmed he is looking at 74kg in the future which was assumed but nice to confirm

It depends on the sport, but D3 is often stronger than D2 as there are far more D3 programs (which don't require scholarships), and many of those D3 schools have higher academics than the D2 schools. Wrestling specific I would say D2 and D3 are pretty inseparable and a dual of National Champs vs National Champs would be very close. Edit: just realized replied to the wrong comment. Oh well

With Dake officially going 86, 1) that weight is stacked and 2) 79kg is WEAK. Of the current registrants Hamiti, McFadden, Wick and Kharcala are the top dogs. Other than Haines is there anyone else that could even register late? It doesn't seem like Burroughs is planning on competing this year (if ever again). Also with 86kg being so stacked, does anyone think we see a Zahid repeat from a few years ago where if someone doesn't make Final X from the Open they move up to 92 for WTT?

Both moving up in weight, Brooks is also coming off an injury and may not be cleared this year

Only if Stiles is holding 149

For Pitt's sake I hope not

I guess it depends if he wants to hold 149 or move back up to 157

He must not want to use his redshirt? interesting move imo

I heard rumors a while back that he wants to come back to Nebby and take over Lovett's spot...

And potentially Kharchla at 174, he may have a MRS if he wants it and he is entered in the US Open this year so he is not done competing.