2022 USA World Team Trials Challenge Tourney Thread

[Tom McAndrew]

The USA FS WTT Challenge Tournament is taking place this coming Saturday and Sunday (5/21 & 5/22). A number of current and former PSUers are in the tournament.

The below link is a good preview of each weight class at the tournament.

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2022/May/18/WTTCT-preview-mens-freestyle

The preview is good, but it doesn't always indicate the seeds at each weight class. That can be found at this link:

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2022/May/16/Seeds-released-for-World-Team-Trials-Challenge-Tournament

Please use this thread for discussions in advance about the WTT Challenge Tourney, and then for discussions and results during the WTT Challenge Tourney.

Pat Downey has even entered the tourney, so if he shows up, and if he makes weight, I'm hoping @El_Jefe will keep us updated on how does in the tourney.

 

[WV lion]

Anyone know why no brooks? Also why kerk didn't even try to qualify? I know he was banged up at NCAA's

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Anyone know why no brooks? Also why kerk didn't even try to qualify? I know he was banged up at NCAA's

Brooks was pretty clear in interviews after he won NCAAs that he was going to take off (relatively speaking) this summer. If I recall correctly, he mentioned that he’s been competing year-round at Worlds, etc. for several years, and that he wanted to take a break this year and spend some time with his family. The interview(s) were posted on this board, so you could probably find them if you searched.

I don’t recall any such comments from Kerk. My assumption is that it’s related to rehabbing, but that’s just a guess.

 

[El_Jefe]

Pat Downey has even entered the tourney, so if he shows up, and if he makes weight, I'm hoping @El_Jefe will keep us updated on how does in the tourney.

He's off to a great start -- got zip-tied by the cops for blocking an exit row on his flight.

OTOH, that means he was on a plane.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

The ultimate college wrestling fan guide to the 2022 senior world team trials

Here's everything you need to know about the top college wrestlers competing this weekend at the 2022 senior world team trials in Iowa.

www.ncaa.com

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Guadalupe native Josh Rodriguez is back and better than ever

How would Josh Rodriguez describe the past three years?

santamariatimes.com

 

[SonnyAbeFan]

I wish I could watch, but I’m no longer a Flo subscriber, and I’m not putting up $150 for the annual subscription. I think, but I’m not certain, that you can now do a monthly for $30/month. So is it worth $30 to watch the WTT (assuming it is true)? If I have the time to watch, it might be.

 

[jbeldingk]

I wish I could watch, but I’m no longer a Flo subscriber, and I’m not putting up $150 for the annual subscription. I think, but I’m not certain, that you can now do a monthly for $30/month. So is it worth $30 to watch the WTT (assuming it is true)? If I have the time to watch, it might be.

I justify the expense by comparing to the cost of a UFC card. Im not out there ordering UFC fights but the 3-6 tournaments I watch on Flo every year is easily worth $150 in my mind. The freestyle tournaments and random cards are essentially the only thing they offer of value these days though

 

[Fencepost]

I missed why we're not seeing Suriano in freestyle this year, can someone fill me in? Injury rehab?

 

[CropDuster507]

If anybody makes the trek, say what's up.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

I missed why we're not seeing Suriano in freestyle this year, can someone fill me in? Injury rehab?

I haven't seen anything directly from him. This tweet from Nomad is probably a good guess:

 

[Tom McAndrew]

2022 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament Preview - WIN Magazine

Photo: A bet with Missouri NCAA champion Keegan O’Toole sent Tiger assistant coach Kendric Maple (left) to the U.S. Open, which he won and earned the No. 1 spot at 65 kilos in men’s freestyle at this weekend’s World Team Trials Challenge Tournament. Note: WIN’s upcoming issue, printed June 16...

www.win-magazine.com

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

The details of the schedule can be found at:

USA Wrestling Events

USA Wrestling Event Schedule and Results

usawrestlingevents.com

Key parts of the schedule (which I presume are in CDT, as the event is in Iowa):

Saturday

Session I
Senior Women’s, Men’s Freestyle and Senior Greco-Roman (All Weights): 1st Round, Quarterfinals and Consolation
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Session II
Senior Women’s, Men’s Freestyle and Senior Greco-Roman: SEMIFINALS
Mens Freestyle: 57 KG, 61 KG, 74 KG, 79 KG, 86 KG, 92 KG, and 97 KG;
Women’s: 50 KG, 55 KG, 57 KG, 62 KG, 65 KG, and 68 KG;
Greco-Roman: 97 KG
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Senior Women’s, Men’s Freestyle and Senior Greco-Roman (All Weights): Consolations
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM


Sunday

Session III
Senior Women’s, Men’s Freestyle and Senior Greco-Roman: SEMIFINALS
Mens Freestyle: 65 KG, 70 KG, and 125 KG;
Women’s: 53 KG, 59 KG, 72 KG, and 76 KG;
Greco-Roman: 55 KG, 60 KG, 63 KG, 67 KG, 72 KG, 77 KG, 82 KG, 87 KG, 130 KG
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Senior Women’s, Men’s Freestyle and Senior Greco-Roman (All Weights): Consolations, Consolation Semi-finals and 3rd Place
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Session IV
Senior Women’s, Men’s Freestyle and Senior Greco-Roman: Rd 1 - Best 2 out of 3 Championship
Mens Freestyle: 57 KG, 61 KG, 74 KG, 79 KG, 86 KG, 92 KG, and 97 KG;
Women’s: 50 KG, 55 KG, 57 KG, 62 KG, 65 KG, and 68 KG;
Greco-Roman: 97 KG
2:30 PM– 3:30 PM

Senior Women’s, Men’s Freestyle and Senior Greco-Roman: Rd 2 - Best 2 out of 3 Championship
Mens Freestyle: 57 KG, 61 KG, 74 KG, 79 KG, 86 KG, 92 KG, and 97 KG;
Women’s: 50 KG, 55 KG, 57 KG, 62 KG, 65 KG, and 68 KG;
Greco-Roman: 97 KG
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

 

[Michlion]

Nick Lee over Josh Saunders 10-3
Ian Parker over Beau Bartlett 5-5 (Beau led 5-0)
Michael Blockhus over Jarod Verkleeren 6-2
Ty Walz over Cerone Francisco 10-6
Nico Megaludis over Sheldon Mack 10-0
Josh Rodrigues over Josh Kramer 4-0
Nick Lee over Kolodzik 12-2
Zain Retherford over Doug Zapf 4-1
Chance Marsteller over Carter Starocci 5-4
Vincenzo Joseph over Taylor Lujan 10-0
Mark Hall over Caleb Hopkins 10-0
Jason Nolf bye
Jennifer Rogers bye

 

[Tom McAndrew]

I’m traveling this weekend, so I can’t provide any coverage. I believe you can follow the brackets and results at:

FLOARENA

arena.flowrestling.org

 

[SurgeOne]

Nick Lee over Josh Saunders 10-3
Ian Parker over Beau Bartlett 5-5 (Beau led 5-0)
Michael Blockhus over Jarod Verkleeren 6-2
Ty Walz over Cerone Francisco 10-6

Nico tech’s Shelton Mack 10-0

 

[SurgeOne]

Nico tech’s Shelton Mack 10-0

Nick Lee gave up a TD then score 12 pts in about 15 seconds. Tech amazing

 

[SurgeOne]

Nick Lee gave up a TD then score 12 pts in about 15 seconds. Tech amazing

Down goes Kendrick Maple and that PLidget PLetcher and McKenna (never will be able to root for a buckeye other than Snyle Kyder)

 

[SurgeOne]

Down goes Kendrick Maple and that PLidget PLetcher and McKenna (never will be able to root for a buckeye other than Snyle Kyder)

Retherford beats Zapf 4-1. Panteleo squeaks by Berger by 1

 

[SRATH]

Cenzo ( 10 -0 ) and Hall both win......sorry, don't know the score.

Chance beat Carter 5-4

Zain get Pantaleo Oliver and Deakin on the other side

Nolf gets David Carr this round

Pat Downey in the finals at 125, 97, 92, 86 and 79.

 

[Michlion]

Nick Lee over Josh Saunders 10-3
Ian Parker over Beau Bartlett 5-5 (Beau led 5-0)
Michael Blockhus over Jarod Verkleeren 6-2
Ty Walz over Cerone Francisco 10-6
Nico Megaludis over Sheldon Mack 10-0
Josh Rodrigues over Josh Kramer 4-0, Josh into semi-finals
Nick Lee over Kolodzik 12-2, Nick into semi-finals
Zain Retherford over Doug Zapf 4-1, Zain into semi0finals
Chance Marsteller over Carter Starocci 5-4
Vincenzo Joseph over Taylor Lujan 10-0, Vincenzo into semi-finals
Mark Hall over Caleb Hopkins 10-0, Mark into semi-finals
Jason Nolf bye, Jason into semi-finals
Jennifer Rogers bye, Jennifer into semi-finals

Consolations
Beau Bartlett over Matthew Kolodzik 15-5
Doug Zapf over Jarod Verkleeren 5-0
Derek White over Cerone Francisco 4-0
Kendrick Maple over Beau Bartlett 8-6
Carter Starocci over Brayden Thompson 10-1

Semi-Finals
Seth Gross over Nico Megaludis by Fall
Daniel DeShazier over Josh Rodrigues 10-0
Jason Nolf over David Carr by Fall
Vincenzo Joseph over Alex Diereinger 3-2
Mark Hall over Drew Foster by Fall
Jennifer Rogers over Emmily Patneaud 10-0

 

[Seltz]

 

[Seltz]

He so beastly

 

[CropDuster507]

Gross had 4 on Mendez earlier in that Canadian destroyer challenge imow

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Pat Downey in the finals at 125, 97, 92, 86 and 79.

LMAO. Well played

 

[Tom McAndrew]

in the 79 kg semis, Alex Dieringer is up on Cenzo Joseph, 1-0, at the break.

Dieringer got put on the clock early in the 2nd period, and didn't score, so that tied it up 1-1. Dieringer got a point with about 30 sec to go, and then Cenzo got a TD in the final 10 sec, and won 3-2.

He'll face Chance Marsteller in the final.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

In the 86 kg semi, Mark Hall defeated Drew Foster, 2-0.

In the final, he'll face the winner of the Trent Hidlay - Zahid Valencia semi.

Edit: appears it will be Zahid, as he defeated Hidlay, 9-4

 

[Seltz]

 

[Seltz]

 

[SRATH]

Nolf appears to be gradually transforming his body to the man-strength he is going to need for high level international freestyle.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

situation at the end of Saturday's competition:

57 KG
- no PSUers in the competition
- #4 seed Jakob Camacho will take on #2 seed Vitali Arujau in the final

61 KG
- Nico lost in the semifinals to Seth Gross, 6-0
- Gross will face Daniel DeShazer in the final
- Nico will face Tyler Graff in the Consolation semifinals

65 KG
- Nick Lee (4 seed) is in to the semifinals. He'll face #8 seed Evan Henderson on Sunday
- Beau Bartlett lost 5-5 to Ian Parker in R1
- Beau defeated #5 seed Matt Kolodzik in the Consolation Round of 8, 15-5
- Beau lost to #1 seed Kendric Maple in the Consolation Round of 4, 8-6. Beau was down 6-0 after the 1st period, but rallied in the 2nd period

70 KG
- #4 seed Zain Retherford is in to the semis against #1 seed Alec Pantaleo. They'll wrestle on Sunday
- Jordan Oliver and Ryan Deakin (#3 seed and #2 seed, respectively) are in the other semi

74 KG
- #1 seed Jason Nolf is in to the finals against #7 seed Joey Lavallee. They'll wrestle the best of 3 on Sunday

79 KG
- #4 seed Carter Starocci lost to #5 seed Chance Marsteller in the quarterfinals
- in the Consolation Round of 4, he bested Brayden Thompson, 10-1
- he'll face #3 seed Alex Dieringer in the Consolation Semifinals on Sunday
- #2 seed Cenzo Joseph is in to the finals. He'll face #5 seed Chance Marstellar in the best of 3 on Sunday

86 KG
- #1 seed Mark Hall is in to the finals. He'll face #2 seed Zahid Valencia in the best of 3 on Sunday

92 KG
- no PSUers in the bracket
- #5 seed Isaac Trumble will face #2 seed Nathan Jackson in the finals (best of 3) on Sunday

97 KG
- no PSUers in the bracket
- #1 seed Michael Macchiavello will face #2 seed Kollin Moore in the final (best of 3) on Sunday

125 KG
- no PSUers in the bracket
- #1 seed Hayden Zillmer will face #4 seed Dom Bradley in 1 semi, and #3 Anthony Cassioppi will face #2 seed Nick Gwiazdowski in the other semi

apologies if I missed anybody. I've had a very long day, and am falling asleep.

 

[AK1967]

Nolf is a freaking Beast. He should dominate tomorrow. Good Luck Jason. Carter S as well.

 

[SRATH]

Really some great bouts today. Lots of young talent with PSU connections plus we know we have guys resting up who would make some noise.

 

[SRATH]

Henderson beats Nick 12-11. Rats. Nick was up then Henderson came storming back
Retherford wins 5-2 will face Oliver in finals

 

[AK1967]

Henderson beats Nick 12-11. Rats. Nick was up then Henderson came storming back
Retherford wins 5-2 will face Oliver in finals

Thanks for the update. Any others since Zain ?

 

[SurgeOne]

Henderson beats Nick 12-11. Rats. Nick was up then Henderson came storming back
Retherford wins 5-2 will face Oliver in finals

That anyone would put Panteleo above Zain, makes no sense. Zain’s dominated him ad infinitum. I thought Nick would beat Henderson, he’ll get better at freestyle and be at the top
Starocci beat ‘ringer: 3-1

 

[Michlion]

Evan Henderson over Nick Lee 12-11
Zain Retherford over Alec Panteleo 5-2
Josh Rodriguez over Jesses Mendez 5-2
Nico Megaludis over Tyler Graff 3-1
Carter Starocci over Alex Dieringer 5-2
Joey McKenna over Nick Lee 13-3
Nico Megaludis over Josh Rodriguez 3-2 (Nico 3rd, Josh 4th)
Carter Starocci over David McFadden 10-2 (Carter 3rd)
Jason Nolf over Joey Lavallee 12-1
Jason Nolf over Joey Lavallee 13-3 (Jason 1st)
Chance Marsteller over Vincenzo Joseph 4-0
Vincenzo Joseph over Chance Marsteller 3-2
Chance Marsteller over Vincenzo Joseph 7-2 (Vincenzo 2nd)
Zahid Valencia over Mark Hall 6-0
Zahid Valencia over Mark Hall 10-0 (Mark 2nd)
Jennifer Rogers over Macy Kilty FF (Jennifer 1st)

 

[SRATH]

Big win for Carter......very nice.