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A native of Galion, Ohio, Shumate was a runner up at the Fargo junior freestyle national tournament in the summer of 2021. Shumate has been a staple in Ohio wrestling from the youth level up to high school. Shumate won the NUWAY national championships in 2012 and a title at the OHIOWAY Northwest regional in 2013. Shumate was a runner up at the OHIOWAY state championship in 2013 and third at the Ohio youth state championship in 2014. Shumate won a title at the OH-WAY state championships in 2014.

  1. Young Bucks: A Season With Ohio State (Ep. 2 The First Test)

    Young Bucks: A Season With Ohio State (Ep. 2 The First Test)

    Oct 24, 2023

    This episode follows the Ohio State Buckeyes and their strong freshman class to their first competition of the year, the Michigan State Open. At this event we focus in on Jesse Mendez, Nic Bouzakis, Luke Geog and Seth Shumate.
  2. NCAA Week 1 Roundup: We're Back, Baby!

    NCAA Week 1 Roundup: We're Back, Baby!

    Nov 7, 2022

    Wrestling is back! D1 NCAA wrestling that is. How wonderful! Let's round up the top headlines of week 1, shall we?
  3. Full And Complete Ironman Preview & Predictions

    Full And Complete Ironman Preview & Predictions

    Dec 9, 2021

    Ironman is so close you can taste it! This year's field includes over 80 ranked wrestlers and many of the nation's toughest teams. Here is our preview of every weight class with top 8 predictions for each bracket.
  4. Ironman Seeds Released!

    Ironman Seeds Released!

    Dec 9, 2021

    The 2021 Walsh Jesuit Ironman will be incredibly loaded and will shape national rankings in a major way. Now we know the top 16 seeds at every weight. Before the action gets underway on Friday, check out preseeds here.
  5. Insane Ironman Field Is Set With 80+ Ranked Wrestlers!

    Insane Ironman Field Is Set With 80+ Ranked Wrestlers!

    Dec 6, 2021

    The Ironman is special every year, but in 2021, we're making up for lost-time. This year's field is incredibly loaded. With over 80 ranked wrestlers and almost as many guys on the honorable mention list, these brackets are sure to shake up the rankings in a big way. Check out the full field below with ranked wrestlers on the top of each weight class, and be sure to tune in live this weekend.
  6. The 6 Can't Miss Weight Classes Of Super 32

    The 6 Can't Miss Weight Classes Of Super 32

    Oct 20, 2021

    What are the toughest weight classes at this year’s Super 32? They're all insanely good, so this was no easy question to answer, but after much deliberation, we picked the following six divisions that we consider to be the deepest.
  7. Super 32 Preseeds Are Here!

    Super 32 Preseeds Are Here!

    Oct 20, 2021

    Super 32 preseeds have been released, and while there is the potential for some significant shakeups, we now have a good idea of some of the potential matchup we could see at the nation's toughest high school folkstyle tournament.
  8. Super 32 Upper-Weight Preview & Predictions

    Super 32 Upper-Weight Preview & Predictions

    Oct 19, 2021

    Super 32 coincides with football season which does take some of the potential juice out of the upper weights, but make no mistake, many of the best big men in the country will be throwing down in Greensboro. Two of these weights have returning champs looking to defend, and all of them will have plenty of high-paced big guys.
  9. College Wrestling Fan's Guide To Super 32

    College Wrestling Fan's Guide To Super 32

    Oct 19, 2021

    As one of the crown jewels of the high school wrestling season, Super 32 has long been a mandatory stop for college recruiters. That also means it's a great opportunity for current college fans to get a glimpse of the future stars of their sport.
  10. Full Super 32 Registration List

    Full Super 32 Registration List

    Oct 11, 2021

    Every year, the nation's top high school wrestlers flock to Super 32, and it has become the number one stop on the folkstyle calendar. This year's field is especially deep. Check out the full registration list here with ranked wrestlers at the top of each weight class, and get ready for an unbelievably deep Who's Number One in two weeks.
  11. The Complete & Total 2021 Junior Freestyle Preview And Predictions Article

    The Complete & Total 2021 Junior Freestyle Preview And Predictions Article

    Jul 17, 2021

    It’s Fargo time baby! There’s a whole lot to get into below, so I won’t waste your time with a boring intro. I’m just going to remind you that USA Wrestling uses separation criteria as their way of seeding. So, don’t freak out when brackets come out.
  12. A College Wrestling Fan's Guide To Fargo 2021

    A College Wrestling Fan's Guide To Fargo 2021

    Jul 13, 2021

    It's Fargo time, one of the biggest high school wrestling events of the year. Which means it's also one of the biggest events of the year for college wrestling fans.
  13. Can This Ohio Roster Finish Top 3 Like They Did Last Fargo?

    Can This Ohio Roster Finish Top 3 Like They Did Last Fargo?

    Jul 6, 2021

    In 2019, Ohio finished 3rd in 16U freestyle and 2nd in Junior freestyle. While Ohio is bringing a decent roster with six nationally ranked guys, a couple of their best will be missing. Most notably, #1 at 106 Beric Jordan as well as graduated seniors Paddy Gallagher, Victor Voinovich, Alek Martin, and Logan Messer. Their Junior squad is adding depth with guys just on the outside looking in of the national rankings, but it would be pretty shocking if Ohio is able to repeat their success from last Fargo.
  14. At 195lbs, Will Shumate Punch Through At Super 32?

    At 195lbs, Will Shumate Punch Through At Super 32?

    Oct 19, 2020

    Before his loss to Tate Picklo at Who's #1, Seth Shumate was the consensus top dog at 195lbs. He'll work to prove why he's regarded as one of the top prospects in the class of 2022 while a solid group of challengers will try to take their shots at the 195 favorite.