NCAA DIVISION III 133 lbs
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| James Day Wabash |
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| Dom Mallinder UW-Whitewater |
The Warhawk has the rare opportunity this season to become both a four-time Regional champion & a four-time Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) champion. Along with these accomplishments he also looks to become a three-time D3 All American (6th & 5th thus far) as well as a three-time Pete Willson place-winner (3rd & 1st thus far). He was 25-4 last year.
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| Garrett Totten TCNJ |
The former Midshipmen of the Navy had an outstanding season for the Lions last year. 19-3 on the season, he won Region 3 & finished 6th in the D3 nation.
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| Chance Suddeth Augsburg |
If you've ever eaten a really good steak while in Wisconsin, there's a chance that it could've came from the Suddeth family beef cattle farm. The junior has been 2nd & 1st thus far in Regionals, earning 7th place D3 All American honors last year. 29-8 on the season, he won both the Auggie Open & the MSOE open.
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| Connor Kidd Luther |
His go for broke style didn't always pay off last season, but when it did, it put the Spartan on the map. 22 wins in total, Kidd made the finals of Region 6 & took 8th place All American honors at the NCAA Division III tournament.
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| Isaias Torres Ithaca |
7th in the D3 nation in 2024, Isaias Torres narrowly missed out on his second All American honor last season. 2nd-1st-2nd in Regionals thus far he will look to become a four-time Regional finalist & two-time champion this season. 3rd-2nd-2nd in the Ithaca Invite, he will look to become a four-time place-winner & earn his first title.
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| Peyton Ellis Johnson & Wales |
30-4 on the year, Peyton Ellis finished one match shy of D3 All American honors last season, and I seriously doubt he ever ends another season without an All American plaque again. Predictions can be so difficult to make at the D3 level, but I feel pretty safe in saying that I believe we're looking at a three-time D3 AA. Ellis also took 2nd at Regional 1 & he was champion at the Ithaca Invitational. Among his 30 wins, an 18-6 major over James Day, a 10-8 decision over Dom Mallinder & he stuck Connor Kidd at the 1:19 mark.
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| Jonah Paulino Roanoke |
Talk about another freshman from last season who finished one match shy of D3 All American honors, who also is in a boat looking to sail to a destination of a possible three AA's for it is all said and done. Jonah Paulino 28-6 on the year was the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) champion & the Region 4 runner-up.
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| Caden Frost New England College |
25 wins on the season, Caden Frost was 3rd in both Region I & at the Doug Parker Invite.
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| Danny Haws Centenary |
The Cyclone has yet to earn D3 All American honors in three trips to the national tournament (3rd-3rd-1st at Regionals) yet as far as I'm concerned he's as much of a title contender heading into '25-'26 as is anyone. Runner-up at the Doug Parker invitational.
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| Jacob Blair Delaware Valley |
70 career wins Jacob Blair is a three-time NCAA Division III qualifier (2nd-2nd-3rd in Regionals) who finished 5th at the 2024 D3 Nationals.
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| Vince Ziccardi Tharon Svetanant Washington & Lee |
Vince Ziccardi won 23 matches last season for the Generals & earned NCAA Division III qualification with a 3rd place showing at Regional 4. Backup Tharon Svetanant showed some skills last year as well. Defeated D3 R12'er Isais Torres 10-9.
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| Brody Toledo UW-Oshkosh |
Brody Toledo was one of the biggest surprises at Regional 7 last season when he made the finals. Performance is a lot of times, right place at the right time. Finished up freshman campaign with an 11-17 record.
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| Wyatt Magolski Matt Haldiman UW-La Crosse |
The Eagles have two good ones here at 133 lbs. Wyatt Magolski won 24 matches last season taking 3rd place showings at both Regional 7 & Pete Willson. Teammate Matt Haldiman looked sharp last year too, including a 9-0 major decision over D3 All American Connor Kidd.
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| Trevor Cortright Utica |
Trevor Cortright nearly gave the Pioneers their first NCAA Division III qualifier last season when he finished 4th at Regional 1. Matter of fact, he defeated Caden Frost 7-2 in the first round, but unfortunately then lost to him in the "do or die" match to qualify for D3 nationals. Utica's first SUNY-AC champion, when it comes to first for Utica, Trevor Cortright will add much more to the list.
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| Art Martinez Case Western Reserve |
I might catch some Hell for this, but I'll tell you right now, we're looking at an NCAA Division III title contender. I realize that at 5th-4th-4th in the Regionals, Art Martinez has yet to even make it to the national tournament. How on earth could JT1Wrestle make such a bold prediction? I'll tell you why. Martinez has 95 career wins. He went 40-10 last season. Among those wins, three-time D3 All American Jaden Hinton & D3 All American Chance Suddeth. 5th at Pete Willson & a University Athletic Association (UAA) runner-up, Martinez won titles at John Summa, Albion & R.I.T.
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| Lucas Torre Jersey City |
24 wins on the season, Lucas Torre was one match shy of earning NCAA Division III qualification when he finished 4th at Regional 2.
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| Nolan Frye Mount Union |
Nolan Frye was one match shy of NCAA Division III qualification last season, finishing 4th at Region 4. He owned a 16-4 major decision over All American Connor Kidd.
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| Devin Murphy Dubuque |
We didn't see a whole lot out of the California native last season, but he wrestled well enough to nearly qualify for the D3 nationals with a 4th place showing at Regional 6.
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| Connor Krueger St John's |
Wasn't on the mat much but was on the mat enough to nearly qualify for the NCAA Division III championships as he finished 4th at Regional 7. Ended his season with a record of 8-6.
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| Drew Marchese Castleton |
18 wins on the season for Drew Marchese who enters his senior season having placed 5th in Regional 1 last year. He's been 5th-3rd-3rd at the Ithaca Invitational & he's also collected two bronze medals at the Roger Williams Invite. Among those 18 wins, a 2-1 decision over qualifier Jacob Blair.
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| Mike Santore SUNY-Oswego |
Another wrestler with 18 wins on the season, Mike Santore was 5th in Regional 2.
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| Caden Heller Mason Casey Messiah |
Caden Heller won 24 matches this past season & earned himself a 5th place finish at Regional 3. He's also a two-time Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) All-academic. Teammate Mason Casey looked pretty good in his own right, winning 23 matches & taking home the Ken Oberman title.
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| A.J. Orlando III Averett |
25 wins on the season, 3rd in the ODAC & 5th at Regional 4 for the Cougar last season.
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| Ethan Spacht North Central |
Academic All CCIW (Collegiate Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin), Ethan Spacht won 25 matches on the season, earning runner-up finishes at both the CCIW & the prestigious Pete Willson Invitational. A 6-5 decision over qualifier Wyatt Magloski, Spacht was 5th at Regional 5.
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| Travis Moelter UW-Eau Claire |
An NWCA Scholar All-American, Travis Moelter was 5th in Regional 7 last year.
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| Calvin Singewald UW-Eau Claire |
Also want to give some recognition to another Blugold, Calvin Singewald. 8th at the prestigious Pete Willson, he had a 2-0 victory over qualifier Wyatt Magolski.
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| Rocco Futia SUNY-Cortland |
28 wins on the season for Rocco Futia, who won the Racich Rumble, & placed 6th at Regional 2.
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| C.J. Horvath Mulenberg |
It was a 6th place finish at Regional 3 for C.J. Horvath last season.
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| Chris Vanderhorst Ohio Northern |
It was a up & down season for Chris Vanderhorst last year, but he did wrestle well enough to earn a 6th place finish at Regional 4.
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| Eli Sneed Cornell (IA) |
27 wins on the year for Eli Sneed, who placed 6th at Regional 6. Among his W's, an impressive 5-4 decision over All American Connor Kidd & a 7-2 decision over qualifier Wyatt Magolski.
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| Brady Grennan UW-Platteville |
A future farmer, who names former Nebraska Cornhusker C.J. Red one of his favorite wrestlers, Brady Grennan was 6th at Regional 7 last year & one match shy of placing at Pete Willson.
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| Botensky Bauzile Hunter |
20 wins on the year for Botensky Bauzile who finished 7th at Regional 2.
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| Wes Wydick USMMA |
7th at Regional 3, among 18 wins this season, Wes Wydick defeated qualifier Vince Zaccardi 10-9.
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| Jackson Rustad Chicago |
Jackson Rustad heads into his junior season of competition now a two-time Regional place-winner with finishes of 6th & 7th. Also 6th at Pete Willson, he won the UAA title this past year.
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| Javin Douglas Ozarks |
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| Shawn McLaughlin Roger Williams |
Shawn McLaughlin had 21 wins last season & took 8th at Regional 1.
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| Mike Adam Ursinus |
19 wins on the year for Mike Adams who was 8th at Regional 3.
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| Derek Bernardino St John Fisher |
An NWCA Scholar All-American, Derek Bernardino made the SUNY-AC finals & took 8th place at Regional 2 last year.
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| Lewis Deloach Hiram |
It was an 8th place finish for Lewis Deloach at the Regional 4 last year.
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| Tyler Evitts Carlos Munoz Flores Aurora |
Tyler Evitts put together a 16 win season, placing 7th at Regional 7. Teammate Carlos Munoz-Flores among his wins nearly teched Drew Marches 14-1.
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| Robbie Fisher Nebraska-Wesleyan |
The Prairie Wolf took 8th place Regional 7 honors last year, racking up 17 victories.
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| Jonathan Valdez Simpson (IA) |
16 wins for the New Mexico native, who was 3rd at the Coe Invitational.
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| Liam Anderson MSOE |
Among his accomplishments this past season, Liam Anderson was one match shy of placing at Pete Willson.
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| Carter West Central |
Among the accomplishments that Carter West had last season, he also defeated All American Connor Kidd. A score of 5-3.
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| Charlie Pavis WPI |
Unfortunately Charlie Pavis had a bad Regional 1 last season, but showed potential for what he is capable of in '25-'26. A 17-2 technical fall over qualifier Vince Ziccardi.
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| Matt Carroza Trinity |
Ironically enough, Matt Carroza was another tough wrestler who came up short of a top 8 finish at Regional 1. He too owned a victory over qualifier Vince Ziccardi. An 11-7 decision.
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