Matt Hickey
Matt Hickey grew up on Long Island as the youngest of five brothers, all of whom share a passion for wrestling. He started wrestling at the age of 6 and
The Top 10 Problems With North Carolina Wrestling Tournaments
North Carolina wrestling is surging with talent and passion, yet tournament structure holds the sport back. Long days, poor communication, limited mats, weak infrastructure, and inefficient operations exhaust families and
NC United Inaugural Women’s Team Competes at Ultimate Club Duals
NC United’s inaugural women’s team competed at the Ultimate Club Duals against elite programs, laying the foundation for the future of girls’ wrestling in North Carolina. Their debut signaled progress,
NC United Establishes Competitive Identity on the National Stage
NC United’s 2025 campaign at the UCD Duals showcased a program on the rise. A 7–2 record, veteran leadership, and impactful newcomers confirmed growth in depth, consistency, and competitiveness, strengthening
NC United Trains with University of Virginia Regional Training Center (RTC)
On August 30, the athletes of NC Wrestling United Blue traveled to Charlottesville to train alongside the University of Virginia Regional Training Center. The session challenged high-school talent with elite
Tyler Tracy Makes History for Jamaica with Bronze Medal at Junior Pan American Games
Tyler Tracy made history at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games, earning Jamaica’s first wrestling medal with bronze. A product of North Carolina wrestling and NC State, Tracy inspires a
Congratulations to the Historic NC Class of 2025 College Commits!
Thank you, Class of 2025, for raising the bar in North Carolina wrestling. Your legacy launches RecruitNC, the new home for rankings, profiles, and college commits, preserving your impact and
NC United + NWOA Partnership to Support NC Wrestling’s Future
NC United has partnered with the National Wrestling Officials Association to recruit, train, and empower referees across North Carolina. This initiative includes sponsoring six athletes to attend the 2025 Elite
Team North Carolina’s Journey at USMC Nationals, Fargo 2025 Pt.1
Team North Carolina brought heart, grit, and growth to the Fargodome. This reflection captures our athletes’ efforts, key takeaways from USMC Nationals, and the deliberate steps we must take to
Areas for Growth: Intention, Experience, Knowledge, Execution Pt.2
Closing the gap requires more than desire. Team NC must focus on earlier international style development, deeper competitive experience, smarter preparation, and consistent execution to rise at USMC Nationals. The
Team North Carolina Women: Breaking Barriers and Building Pt.3
Team NC women made history at Fargo with two All-Americans and bold performances. As participation grows, so does potential. The path forward is clear—more girls, more freestyle, more often, with
Moving Forward: The Future is Bright for NC Wrestling Pt.4
Team NC leaves Fargo with renewed clarity and fire. Inspired by Jamel Johnson’s message and driven by experience, our athletes showed heart and growth. The foundation is set—now we build
NC-Based Program Connects Wrestlers with High-Growth Career Opportunities
Wrestlers United in Business is a new statewide initiative from NC Wrestling United that connects college wrestlers with career opportunities in North Carolina’s business and technology sectors. The program develops
United Gold Builds Momentum: Second Women’s Freestyle Practice
NC United Gold’s May 10th women’s freestyle session at NC State delivered high-level technical drilling, elite mentorship, and fresh talent—cementing the team’s role as a driving force in advancing girls’
Iron Sharpens Iron: NC United Gold’s Inaugural 2025 Practice Sets the Standard High
NC United Gold kicked off its 2025 season with an elite women’s freestyle practice at Greensboro College, uniting high school standouts, college stars, and future Olympians to sharpen each other—proving