The phenom freshman came in with a lot of accomplishments before getting to Blacksburg, Virginia. As a high school wrestler, Latona was a multiple time state champion in Alabama and the first wrestler in Alabama state history to win a junior national title. Latona was also a two time NHSCA national champion and was ranked sixth in the nation at 120 pounds as a senior. Latona opened up his college career competing unattached for the Hokies compiling a record of 20-2 winning three open tournaments and placing third at the Southern Scuffle with his lone loss coming to Oklahoma State's Nick Piccininni. The 2021 season was where Latona really made his mark in college wrestling.
133 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions
Oct 4, 2023
It’s October and that means the 2023-24 college wrestling season is right around the corner! In order to help you prepare for the upcoming season, we’ll be previewing all 10 Division 1 weight classes. Check out the article below for an in-depth look at 133 pounds - one of the country's deepest and most interesting weights!
Early Line-up Look: Virginia Tech Hokies
Apr 9, 2023
Head coach: Tony RobieAssistants: Jared Frayer, Cody Brewer, Jared Haught
The Toughest Half Of A Bracket At The 2023 NCAA Championships
Mar 25, 2023
Bracket reveals are a special time for wrestling fans. All potential paths to a title are laid out in exquisite detail. And the more special the tournament, the more special the reveal, hence the reverence for the NCAA Wrestling Championship bracket reveal.
2023 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview & Predictions - 133 Pounds
Mar 14, 2023
Can anyone prevent a third-straight Daton Fix vs Roman Bravo-Young NCAA final? The odds are unlikely, but come March, anything can happen!
Tight Team Race Should Lead To Memorable ACC Championships
Feb 22, 2023
FloWrestling recently released its Atlantic Coast Conference rankings and a quick glance shows how tight the team race will be at the ACC Championships on March 5 in Raleigh. It appears to be a two-team sprint to the finish with North Carolina State and Virginia Tech vying for the crown.
Vito Arujau vs Jesse Mendez Is A Match Packed With Possibilities
Feb 14, 2023
How good is Ohio State true freshman Jesse Mendez? Saturday’s match against Cornell’s Vito Arujau — an established veteran who has placed twice at nationals — will offer clues as both wrestlers conclude the dual season.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 16 Of NCAA Wrestling
Feb 14, 2023
It's the last big week of the NCAA season, and it should be a great one! We'll start off with the most anticipated match of the year between NCAA champions David Carr and Keegan O'Toole during an incredible Iowa State vs Missouri dual, we'll see Cornell vs Ohio State on Saturday, and we'll wrap up with a legacy dual between Oklahoma State and Iowa on Sunday.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 15 Of NCAA Wrestling
Feb 7, 2023
We only have a few weeks of dual meets left on the NCAA calendar, so let's enjoy it while it lasts! This week we'll have a whole bunch more ranked matchups and plenty of great action to look forward to. Here's every event on the division 1 calendar plus every time all 330 ranked wrestlers could compete. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 14 Of NCAA Wrestling
Jan 31, 2023
The action doesn't slow down on week 14 of the NCAA wrestling season. Get ready for Ohio State vs Penn State, Iowa vs Minnesota, and a whole lot more. Below is a list of all the division 1 wrestling events on this week's calendar plus every time we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers in action. Times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 12 Of NCAA Wrestling
Jan 17, 2023
This weekend has plenty of spicy matchups on the team and individual level, especially on Friday night when Penn State takes on Michigan and Iowa battles Nebraska. Here's every match on the D1 calendar (compiled by Britt Malinski) and every time we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers in action.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 11 Of NCAA Wrestling
Jan 10, 2023
A whole bunch more duals are on tap for week 11 of NCAA wrestling. Here's every event on the NCAA D1 calendar along with every place we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers compete.
Nearly 40 Upsets At The Start Of Dual Season
Jan 10, 2023
Your regularly scheduled upset blog is back. Now that we've entered dual meet season, expect to see your this upset article at the beginning of every week. Things got a little hairy over the holidays as our rankers kept updating the rankings every dang day and it was nigh impossible to keep up!
Hokie Insider: Past Adversity Pushing Latona Forward At 133
Dec 27, 2022
Few are the wrestlers who enroll in college, find immediate success, don’t cut weight and don’t handle a hardship or two.
Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 6 Of NCAA Wrestling
Dec 7, 2022
This weekend, international wrestling takes center stage as Team USA's men's and women's freestyle teams will compete against the world's best on December 10 and 11. On top of that, we'll see one of the top high school tournaments of the year at Ironman. College fans shouldn't worry though, we'll still see several enticing duals including Bedlam and Missouri vs Virginia Tech. Here's a list of every college event on this week's calendar (compiled by Britt Malinsky) along with all the ranked wrestlers who could compete at each event. Times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
Nearly 100 Big Upsets In Week 5 Of The NCAA Season
Dec 5, 2022
The Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational added heaps of new upsets to the ever-growing list for this 2022-23 NCAA D1 wrestling season.
