102lbs
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Austin Boone, Flat River Black
He won’t be in high school until the fall of 2015, but at the Rumble Boone proved that he is ready to compete at that level. In 5 matches the reigning MYWAY state champ recorded 3 falls, a 5-1 decision over Jordan Ringler who was a match away from qualifying for Michigan’s D2 state meet, and a 2-0 OT win over Indiana middle school stud Tyler Triana.
Honorable Mention
Tyler Griffiths, All-American WC
Nate Keaton, Michigan Gold Pitbulls
Tyler Triana, Indiana High Rollers Black
108lbs
Most Outstanding Wrestler: John Siemasz, Fury Blue Rebels
It’s been a busy and productive offseason for Siemasz, and last weekend was no exception. The Westland John Glenn sophomore was as dominant as anyone in the building, posting a 7-0 record that consisted of 4 falls, 2 techs and 1 void. In his most notable victory, Siemasz earned a late 2nd period fall against Mason Kauffer, a state qualifier in single-class Indiana.
Honorable Mention
Caleb Brooks, Michigan Red Poppers
Zack Donathan, Michigan Gold Pitbulls
Alex Rhine, Ohio Mafia
117lbs
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Mitch Moore, Ohio Mafia
Currently ranked #5 in the class of 2018, Moore’s performance at the Rumble displayed why he will instantly be among the nation’s top preps when he enters the high school ranks this fall. The closest of his 7 matches came in a 1-0 victory over 2X Ohio state placer Ana Abdujelil. Of his remaining 6 bouts 5 came against 2014 state placers, but that didn’t stop Moore from recording 4 falls and a pair of convincing decisions.
Honorable Mention
Ana Abdujelil, Average Joe’s
Breyden Bailey, Indiana High Rollers Black
George Clemens, Mad Dog WC
125lbs
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Brock Hudkins, Indiana High Rollers Black
In 6 contested bouts Hudkins earned 5 falls, most notably pinning 2X Michigan D4 state champ Logan Griffin. He also managed to record a fall against Clay Ragon, a 2X top-4 finisher in Michigan’s D4. The only match of his to go the distance came in the championship dual when Hudkins soundly defeated Tanner Smith of Ohio by an 8-3 score.
Honorable Mention
Noah Gonser, Rampage Red
Marcus Meija, Indiana High Rollers White
Romeo Riley, Michigan Gold Pitbulls
130lbs
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Mason Smith, Chubb Chubb Plague Green
For the second consecutive summer Smith was one of the Rumble’s top wrestlers, posting a spotless record for Chubb Chubb. Of his 7 wins, the most impressive was a 10-0 drubbing of Michigan D2 state runner-up Patrick Blommel. In his remaining 6 bouts Smith posted 3 falls, 1 major, and 2 decisions.
Honorable Mention
Niko Barrantes, Indiana High Rollers Black
Shakur Laney, Ohio Mafia
Sandro Ramirez, Mad Dog WC
138lbs
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Tommy Cash, Indiana High Rollers Black
An Indiana state champion, Cash was among the most dominant wrestlers at any weight in this year’s Rumble. His closest match was a 4-0 decision of Michigan D3 runner-up Zane Corey. Beyond that, Cash recorded 4 falls and a major decision. All 4 pins were recorded in the first period, including when Cash quickly stuck 3X Michigan D2 placer Jordan Hall.
Honorable Mention
Zane Corey, Chubb Chubb Plague Green
Jordan Hall, Flat River Black
Gerrit Yates, Michigan Gold Pitbulls
145lbs
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Brent Moore, Ohio Mafia
In what was arguably the most notable individual matchup of this year’s Rumble, Moore defeated Indiana’s Drew Hughes by a score of 3-0 in a battle between 2 of the country’s top 30 wrestlers in the class of 2016. Moore made quick work in his 3 remaining matches, winning each by way of a first period fall.
Honorable Mention
Ryan Ford, Ohio Mafia
Drew Hughes, Indiana High Rollers Black
Jordan Markey, Chubb Chubb Plague Green
155lbs
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Dom Latora, Chubb Chubb Plague Green
In his second straight undefeated performance at the Rumble Latora outscored opponents by a total of 36-1 in 3 matches, recording a tech, major, and decision. Of his matches, the most competitive was 7-1 defeat of Michigan D3 state qualifier Hunter Gasper.
Honorable Mention
Jared Krattiger, Higher Level WC
Logan Parks, Rampage Red
Eric Reyes, All-American WC
167lbs
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Austin Reese, Ohio Mafia
Reese was as dominant as anyone at this year’s rumble, scoring bonus points in all 7 of his bouts including 6 falls. In his biggest matchup of the day, Reese pinned Indiana state champ Brendon Kelley in the tournament’s championship dual. He also recorded an impressive 8-0 major against Tyler Fahrer, a 4X Ohio DIII placer.
Honorable Mention
Nate Hall, Gladiator WC
Brendon Kelley, Indiana High Rollers Black
Logan Ritchie, Michigan Gold Pitbulls
182lbs
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Dakota Geer, All-American WC
In 4 matches Geer completed folkstyle wrestling’s version of a ‘cycle’ by recording a pin, tech, major, and decision. The decision came in a tight 8-5 win over 2X Michigan D1 placer Wes Maskill.
Honorable Mention
Max Dean, Flat River Black
Devon Pingle, Chubb Chubb Plague Green
Jared Roehl, Michigan Gold Pitbulls
200lbs
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Tyree Sutton, Long Branch WC
Sutton started his day in a big way by beating 2X Michigan D4 state champ Jacob Cooper by a score of 2-1. From there, Sutton would record 2 decisions and a fall in his remaining matches. Additionally, Cooper added some cache to Sutton’s earlier win by later defeating Indiana state runner-up Blake Rypel.
Honorable Mention
Jacob Cooper, Chubb Chubb Plague Green
Hunter Dunn, Rampage Red
Blake Rypel, Indiana High Rollers Black
285lbs
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Devin Nye, Ohio Mafia
Nye was a key contributor to the eventual team champion Ohio Mafia, racking up bonus points with 4 falls and a major. In his lone decision of the day, Nye won 5-1 against Michigan D1 state qualifier Cody Tis.
Honorable Mention
Aaron Davis, Storm Academy
Joe Foret, MC Hammers
Cody Tis, Rampage Red
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