Regional Winners of Dave Schultz High School Excellence Awards Announced

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the regional winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award (DSHSEA). 

The Hall of Fame’s High School Excellence Awards are proudly sponsored by the Hyman Family, whose generous support and passion for the sport help ensure the continued recognition and development of wrestling’s next generation. 

The winners are Austin Collins (Central), Michael Mocco (Southeast), Dreshaun Ross (Midwest), Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez (Northeast) and Rocklin Zinkin (West).

The national winner will be announced on April 29. The national winner will be chosen from the regional winners. 

Regional Winners of Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award Announced

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced the regional winners of the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award (TSHSEA). 

The Hall of Fame’s High School Excellence Awards are proudly sponsored by the Hyman Family, whose generous support and passion for the sport help ensure the continued recognition and development of wrestling’s next generation. 

The regional winners are Kiley Dillow (Central), Zorina Johnson (West), Natalie Radecki (Northeast), Willow White (Southeast) and Taylor Whiting (Midwest).

The national winner will be announced on April 28. The national winner will be chosen from the regional winners. 

Senior Women’s Freestyle Pre-Seeds Released for 2026 U.S. Open

Lots of winners of our Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award are scheduled to compete in women's freestyle at the 2026 U.S. Open Championships this week at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, including No. 1 pre-seed Macey Kilty and Everest Leydecker.

The "Women In Wrestling" exhibit at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame celebrates the rich history and significant milestones of women's wrestling and is a tribute to the resilience, determination, and talent of female athletes who have fought for recognition and respect in our great sport.

Pre-Seeds Released for Senior Men’s Freestyle at 2026 U.S. Open

Lots of winners of our Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award are scheduled to compete in men's freestyle at the 2026 U.S. Open Championships this week at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, including No 1 pre-seeds Joshua Barr, David Carr, Jax Forrest, Spencer Lee, and Chance Marsteller.

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Senior Greco-Roman World Team Trials Pre-Seeds Announced for 2026 U.S. Open

Lots of winners of our Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award are scheduled to compete in Greco-Roman at the 2026 U.S. Open Championships this week at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, including No 1 pre-seed Cohlton Schultz.

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You can be whatever you desire in this sport because wrestling truly is for everyone!

John Allen Passes - A Cornerstone Of New Jersey Wrestling

John Allen, who received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from the New Jersey Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2005, passed away on March 16, at the age of 89.

South Carolina Chapter Class of 2026

The South Carolina Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame celebrated its Class of 2026 on April 12 at The Columbia Museum of Art.

Lifetime Service to Wrestling award recipients are Erika Delgado, Robert Delgado, Kevin Emily, Chad Singleton, Chip Sloan, Albert Spalviero, Kenny Walker and Mike Wilson.

Olympians Dake, Lee, Parris Headline 2026 U.S. Open Senior Men’s Freestyle Field

A star-studded field of wrestlers is set to take the mat next week in Las Vegas for the 2026 U.S. Open Championships. The field consists of Olympians, World champions, age-group World champions, NCAA champions and up-and-coming stars on the domestic and international circuits.

Over 390 wrestlers, including several winners of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award, have entered the Senior men’s freestyle division. Action takes place April 24-25 at The Expo at World Market Las Vegas.