Highlighting standout content from our blog, this section showcases must-read stories, in-depth analyses, or key updates that offer valuable insights and perspectives for the wrestling community.
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 inspiring future generations of wrestlers across the state and beyond.
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 close the gap and rise on the national stage.
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 work starts now—with intention, strategy, and accountability.
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 national goals and collegiate dreams in sight.
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 with intention, discipline, and high-level reps year-round.
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 disciplined, high-performing talent and builds a long-term pipeline of leadership.
Wrestling isn’t just a seasonal sport—it’s a year-round martial art. This post explores the mindset, training approach, and recovery strategies needed for wrestlers to grow beyond the season and embrace wrestling as a lifelong path of mastery.
North Carolina’s top high school wrestlers are set to compete at NHSCA Nationals in Virginia Beach. With returning All-Americans and rising talent, NC aims for a strong showing on the national stage while gaining exposure to college recruiters.
NC United Blue has united the state’s top wrestlers to challenge the status quo, compete on national stages, and set a new standard for North Carolina Wrestling. There is no room for the status quo, we will set a new standard for what it means to represent Our State!
NC United showcased incredible growth at the 2024 Patriot Open, with five high school wrestlers competing against top collegiate athletes. Highlighted by Liam Hickey’s 4th-place finish and multiple wins over Division 1 opponents, the team achieved a 44% improvement in CAP Scores, solidifying its commitment to elevating North Carolina wrestling.
NC United made its college tournament debut at the 2024 Southeast Open, where six high school wrestlers faced elite college athletes from Division 1, 2, and 3 programs. With our CAP Scoring system, we evaluated each athlete’s performance, marking a proud milestone for North Carolina wrestling. Read about their journey here!
North Carolina’s wrestlers are showing steady progress, as reflected in our CAP Score analysis of the 2024 Super 32 Tournament. By comparing results from 2023 to 2024, the CAP Score offers a clear measure of how far we’ve come and highlights areas for continued growth, setting the foundation for future statewide success.