Fargo, ND – July 15, 2024: The third day of the USA Wrestling National Championships saw Team Minnesota's wrestlers continue to excel in the men’s freestyle brackets. Out of 74 entrants in the Junior division, 25 remain on the championship side, while 32 are fighting through the consolation rounds. In the 16U division, 15 wrestlers are still in contention for the championship, with 21 battling in the wrestlebacks out of 62 entrants.

Today's opening round is always one of the most significant in the tournament. The intensity and level of competition were comparable to state championship bouts, as noted by one of the Minnesota coaches.

Junior wrestlers in the Round of 32 include:

• Ryker Clobes
• Blake Beissel
• Brett Swenson
• Joel Friederichs
• Titan Friederichs
• Logan Schwanz
• Trey Beissel
• Christian Jelle
• Logan Swensen
• Alex Braun
• Davis Parrow
• Easton Dircks
• Nolan Ambrose
• Tyson Charmoli
• Landon Robideau
• Griffin Lundeen
• Jarrett Wadsen
• Kyler Walters
• Bryce Burkett
• Luke Hoag
• John Murphy
• Zakary McPhee
• Ben Schultz
• Evan McGuire
• Samuel Winkels

16U wrestlers in the Round of 32 include:

• Andrew Olson
• Bennett Kujawa
• Cooper Rowe
• Gage Bjerga
• Grayson Eggum
• Jack Bridenstine
• Jake Kos
• Kane Larson
• Lincoln Robideau
• Parker Zutter
• Zane Engels
• Liam Collins
• Trey Kraemer
• Turner Ross

Stay tuned for more coverage right here, and watch the excitement live on FloWrestling.

Minnesota/USA Wrestling is immensely proud of these young athletes and the dedicated staff of coaches and volunteers who provide opportunities for wrestlers to exceed their potential.  Summer wrestling builds winter champions.