A Big Super 32 Preview For The Big Boys
A Big Super 32 Preview For The Big Boys
Bratke breaks down a really fun heavyweight bracket at Super 32.
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We saved the best for last. Too many times heavyweight is the overlooked weight class in a tournament, but that won't be the case this weekend. I'm officially putting the must-watch tag on this weight as the nation's top three ranked wrestlers will be battling to bring home the belt.
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Chase Horne Looks To Defend #1 Ranking
Earlier this summer, it looked like we were heading to a Hayden Copass-Kyonte Hamilton showdown at Who's #1. Chase Horne had other plans. The NC State commit shut out Copass at the Grand River Rumble in July to earn his spot in Who's #1 and a shot at Kyonte Hamilton. The Georgia hammer made the most of his opportunity and left no doubt against Hamilton earlier this month to capture the nation's top spot.
Watch Horne beat Hamilton at Who's #1.
Not only will Horne be in Myrtle Beach looking to defend his ranking, but also trying to capture the belt he missed out on last year when he fell in the finals to Wisconsin signee Braxton Amos at 220.
Watch Mike Mal jump on the telestrator to breakdown Horne's game.
Kyonte Hamilton Wants His #1 Ranking Back
Rutgers wrestling and football commit Kyonte Hamilton had an incredible 2019-20 season taking third at Ironman and winning Beast Of The East and National Prep titles. He came into Who's #1 as one of the biggest favorites of the card but was unable to defend his ranking.
Watch Hamilton beat Kolby Franklin in the National Prep finals.
If Hamilton wants another shot at Horne, he'll have a dog fight in the semifinals against multiple-time Fargo champion Hayden Copass. Horne won the battle on the mat with Hamilton in a big way at Who's #1 and Hamilton will have to make quick improvements on bottom if he wants to get revenge on Horne.
Watch Mike Mal go over some Hamilton technique.
Hayden Copass Is Back For Revenge
Like Horne, Wisconsin commit Hayden Copass came up short in last year's Super 32 finals and will be looking to get a belt of his own while grabbing the nation's top spot. Copass has been dominant in the Olympic styles winning back-to-back Cadet freestyle titles in 2018 and 2019 and taking second in Greco-Roman in 2019 but is now looking to get a big-time folkstyle title.
Watch Copass win a Fargo title last summer.
Similar to Horne's win over Hamilton, he controlled the mat battle with Copass despite the size difference earning a reversal and riding Copass for over three minutes. The Illinois native will need to make some big adjustments if he wants to get his hand raised Sunday afternoon in the finals.
Mike Mal breaks down how Copass can win a Super 32 belt this weekend.
Top 20 Ranked Wrestlers
#1 Chase Horne (West Laurens, GA)
#2 Kyonte Hamilton (Georgetown Prep, MD)
#3 Hayden Copass (Westville, IL)
#20 Jalen Stephens (Meyersdale, PA)
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