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-'24 133 lbs!
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| Cody Phelps Western Wyoming |
The Mustangs certainly seem to have it going on in regards to top returnees in the lower weights. 3rd in the NJCAA championships last season, I would most certainly call Cody Phelps a title contender. Of note had a very nice 9-3 decision over Hunter Leake of California Baptist at the Reno Tournament of Champions.
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| Mauro Michel Southwestern Oregon |
It'll be a rough road for the newcomers of 133 lbs this season, as Mauro Michel who was 6th at last years NJCAA championships is one of three returning All Americans.
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| Paul Ruff Iowa Western |
The two time Nebraska High School runner-up had a very good season last year, placing 8th at the NJCAA championships.
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| Joseph Petrone Nassau |
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| Aidan O'Dell Cowley |
A three time Oklahoma high school state finalist, Aidan O'Dell was one match shy of earning NJCAA All American honors last season.
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| Tanner Williams Labette |
Yet another 133 lbs'er who was one match shy of All American honors last season, Tanner Williams will be looking to make the award stand this year.
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| Ayden Rader Iowa Lakes |
The Pennsylvania native was 3rd at both the York Open & the North Central District qualifying for the NJCAA championships last season.
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| Trey Kratko Patrick & Henry |
Kratko was an NJCAA qualifier for the Patriots last season.
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| Brooks Cowell Iowa Central |
Right at home in Fort Dodge, Brooks Cowell was an NJCAA qualifier for the Titans last season.
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| Derek Renninger Thaddeus Stevens |
Renninger was an NJCAA qualifier for the Bulldogs this past season.
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| Jackson McCormick Rochester Tech |
Despite narrowly missing out on qualification for the high school state championships of Wisconsin, Jackson McCormick would not be denied his quest to qualify for the NJCAA tournament last season. This year the Yellow Jacket will look for All American honors.
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| Chris Kirchner Northland |
Kirchner was an NJCAA qualifier for the Pioneers last season.
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| Gabe Livingston Southwestern Michigan |
Livingston was an NJCAA qualifier for the Roadrunners last season.
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| Jacob Waddoups Snow |
Waddoups was among six NJCAA qualifiers for the Badgers last season.
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| Johnny Colon Itasca |
Johnny Colon was an NJCAA qualifier for the Vikings last season.
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