JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At Camden County 2026-2027

 

The Cougars only return two of eight NJCAA qualifiers from last season but both give use reason to be excited about their potential.  No word on All-American Anthony Evangelista (8th at 197) yet, or any of the other qualifiers. 

The Kulb Brothers

Expect some big things out of the Kulb brothers this season.  Both Chris & Owen made the Gulf Atlantic District finals last season at 125 & 133 lbs respectively. 

JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At Cloud County 2026-2027

 

The Thunder Birds totaled 7 NJCAA qualifiers in '26 & return 4 of the 7 for competition in 2026-2027. 

133
Luke Potter

Luke Potter was 4th in the South Central District last season. 

141
Dakota Gibson

Dakota Gibson was 4th at the South Central District & 3rd at the Yunes Hospitality last season. 

197
Tyler Pankey

Tyler Pankey was the South Central District runner-up last season. 

HWT
Brayden Hill 

If you're looking for an under the radar, potentially very dangerous HWT for 2026-2027, I'll give you one. 3rd in the South Central District, Brayden Hill won various tournaments last season including the Yunes Hospitality & the Oppenheim Open. 

JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At Carl Albert State 2026-2027

 

9 Vikings made the NJCAA championships last season & 5 of those 9 return for action in 2026-2027.  No Word yet on Sean-Michael Gonzalez & where he's going to end up.  What I can tell you is that the two-time All-American (5th & 8th) is going to be a great addition wherever he goes. 

141
Camden Webb

Camden Webb was 6th at the South Central District. 

165
Grayson Carpenter

The Texas native won a South Central District title for the Vikings last season. 

174
Jory Garrett

Jory Garrett was 4th at the South Central District last season. 

184
Braxton Garrett

Braxton Garrett took 6th place at the South Central District last season. 

HWT
Brandon Schoenecke

Brandon Schoenecke took 4th place at the South Central District last year. 

JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At Bergen 2026-2027

 

I'll shoot your straight, I don't know who all will be back this season for Bulldog wrestling & who won't be. What I can tell you is that Bergen qualified 3 to the NJCAA nationals last year, and here they are. 

157
Kevin M Castellon

A native of Cuba, Kevin M Castellon was 3rd at the Gulf Atlantic District last season. 

174
Alex Gossin

Alex Gossin won a Gulf Atlantic District title last season. 

197
Kai Argyios

Kai Argyios made the Gulf Atlantic District finals last season. 

JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At Colby 2026-2027

 

The Trojans sent 5 to the NJCAA championships last season & return 2 of those qualifiers.  No word on where All-American Cah'mari Johnson is going to end as of the time this was written. 

133
Talon Suttles

Talon Suttles failed to place at the South Central District last season, but he certainly showed up during other parts of the year. His wildcard selection was well earned & deserved.  4th at the Service Salute, he was 2nd at the Cougar Open. 

HWT
Bob Tatum

A native out of Tennessee, Bob Tatum was 6th at the South Central District. 

JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At Clackamas 2026-2027

 

Clackamas continued their tradition of absolutely dominating the West District last season, winning 8 out of the 10 weight classes, sending everyone to the NJCAA national tournament & crowning 6 of those 10 All-Americans. 

2026 NJCAA champion/2025 NJCAA runner-up Henry Dillingham is going to test himself at the NCAA Division I level competing for Oregon State. 

No word on All American Reggie Raiz (5th) or Aaron Concepcion (5th), nor is there on R12'er Cade McCallister or West District champ Jeremy Oani. 

Our returning Cougars...

133
Kelby Bernard

The Allen, Texas native won a West District title & finished one match shy of being an NJCAA All-American. 

174
Pablo Hernandez

A talent out of Phoenix, Arizona, Pablo Hernandez was a West District runner-up. 

184
Lusiano Lopez

A native right there in Oregon, Lusiano Lopez was bronze at the West District & 7th in the NJCAA nation. 

197
Elijah Josey

A West District champion, Elijah Josey earned 5th place NJCAA All-American honors. 

HWT
Mark Marin

Another West District champ for the Cougars, Mark Marin was 7th in the NJCAA nation. 

JT1Wrestle Takes A Look At Big Bend 2026-2027

 

One of the only two men's collegiate varsity programs in the state. the Vikings of Big Bend sent four to the NJCAA championships last season.  All-American Hunter Tibodeau (8th at HWT) will be looking for a new home as will qualifiers Alex Barajas & Drake Wood. 

197
Aiden Ford

Aiden Ford is the one returning NJCAA qualifier from last season.  He made the finals of the West District.