Explore the storied history of wrestling in North Carolina, highlighting pivotal moments, legendary athletes, historic teams, and the evolution of the sport across the state.
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, opportunity, and a commitment to freestyle development statewide.
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 the reputation of North Carolina wrestling on the national stage
Saturday, August 30 – NC United Blue athletes traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia, for a joint training session with the UVA Regional Training Center (RTC) and the University of Virginia wrestling program. The workout gave North Carolina’s wrestlers valuable exposure to the intensity
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 future generation of athletes.
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.
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 Officials Wrestling Clinic, strengthening the foundation of the sport’s future.
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.
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’ wrestling across North Carolina.
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 North Carolina is ready to lead women’s wrestling forward.