Made a promise at the beginning of last year that in the '23-'24 season JT#1 would start doing coverage of NJCAA wrestling! Seems fairly straightforward. Two year programs. If you were a freshman last season, then you're a sophomore this season. If you were a sophomore last season, you are moving on to a four year school to finish up your last two years of eligibility. Unfortunately, it isn't that simple.
Some of last year's freshmen will be redshirting this season. Then with the whole COVID-19 ordeal, some of last year's 'sophomores' will still be back.
So with that said, take it easy on me if some of these guys listed are redshirting or have already moved on to a four year school!
And of course, unintentionally I'll probably leave off a few names that belong on the list. If so, mention their names. The more the merrier.
Now....
The top returnees in NJCAA wrestling '23-'24 165 lbs!
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| Cayleb Atkins Pratt |
If we're making early pre-season predictions, it'd be a safe bet to put your money on Cayleb Atkins. The Beaver won a South Central District title before ultimately taking a 3rd place finish at the NJCAA tournament. Among his many impressive victories, a 3-1 decision over NCAA DII qualifier Jace Fisher of Newman.
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| Cole Price Iowa Western |
One of the top returnees at 165 lbs in the NJCAA will be Cole Price, who placed 5th at last year's national tournament.
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| Justice Compton NEO |
The Kansas native had himself a very nice season last year which saw a 3rd place finish at Districts & a 6th place finish at the NJCAA tournament.
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| Ashton Light St. Clair |
Light was an NJCAA qualifier for the Skippers last year.
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| Hunter Heath Southwestern Michigan |
Heath was an NJCAA qualifier for the Roadrunners last season.
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| Dylan Hogan Lackawanna |
Another wrestler I'm anxious to see if he ends up at East Stroudsburg post his NJCAA career. Will look to once again claim titles at both the Keystone Open & the Gulf Atlantic District this season.
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| T.J. Moffit Northeastern |
The Colorado native was an NJCAA qualifier for the Plainsmen last season.
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| Isaiah Toomey Southwestern Oregon |
Toomey was an NJCAA qualifier for the Lakers last season.
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| Rice Robins Muskegon |
3rd in the MCCAA conference & 5th in the Great Lake District, Rice Robins was an NJCAA qualifier last season.
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| Aidan Dick Camden County |
Aidan Dick was an NJCAA qualifier for the Cougars last season.
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| Jesus Jimenez Patrick & Henry |
Jimenez was an NJCAA qualifier for the Patriots last season.
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| Gabriel Bailey Cloud County |
A South Central District Runner-up, Gabriel Bailey was an NJCAA qualifier for the T-Birds last season.
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| Peyton Asbury Indian Hills |
4th in the North Central District, Peyton Asbury was an NJCAA qualifier for the Warriors last season.
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| Trevor Kruse Iowa Lakes |
An NJCAA qualifier for the Lakers last season, Kruse was 5th at the North Central District. He also took runner-up honors at the York Open.
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