The sophomore out of Simley, Minnesota is ranked top five in the nation at 220 pounds as of June, 2021 and comes in with a list of accomplishments heading into the cadet world championships. Nelson has competed on some of the bigger stages from the Midwest Iron Man duals, to the junior national duals in both freestyle and greco.
Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic 2023 Preview - PA vs The Nation's Best
Mar 24, 2023
The Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic, formerly the Dapper Dan, has a long-standing tradition of showcasing high school wrestling excellence. Every year, they pit the toughest Pennsylvania high school seniors against the highest-ranked national competitors they can find. This year's PA All-Star team includes 8 nationally ranked wrestlers, half of whom are ranked in the top ten in the country. Team USA? All 12 are ranked inside the top 7 in the country with three #1s and four #2s.
Minnesota Christmas Tournament Pre-Seeds Released
Dec 16, 2022
The Minnesota Christmas tournament rarely disappoints due to the high caliber of competition in Minnesota and its surrounding states. Take a look at this year's pre-seeds with national rankings where applicable. Every weight is tough, and several weights have multiple nationally-ranked wrestlers. Pay special attention to 182 lbs and 195 lbs. It's also worth noting that Gigi Bragg, the #12 ranked wrestler in the women's national rankings will toe the line in the boys' division at this tournament.
The Complete & Total Fargo Junior Freestyle Preview And Predictions Article
Jul 13, 2022
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.
A College Wrestling Fan's Guide To Fargo
Jul 13, 2022
Fargo is often the last major tournament before incoming freshman-level up to college competition. It's also an event where committed underclassmen in high school test their might against the rest of the country.
All The Ranked Wrestlers Headed To Fargo
Jul 11, 2022
The biggest Fargo ever is going to be packed with nationally ranked wrestlers. Here are all the boys we could find in the 16U and Junior freestyle registrations that also appear in the national high school rankings.
Minnesota Has The Big Guns On Its Fargo Roster
Jul 5, 2022
Minnesota wrestlers are no stranger to the big stage in Fargo, and this year's team looks like it will have plenty of wrestlers vying for stop signs. Take a look at who's headed to Fargo from the Land Of 10,000 Lakes.
Big Ten vs ACC Matchup: Gavin Nelson vs Dylan Fishback At Who's Number One
Aug 12, 2021
In a battle of two nationally renowned but committed recruits, Gavin Nelson (Minnesota) will be taking on Dylan Fishback (Ohio) for the #1 spot at 195 lbs at Who’s Number One on September 18th.
