Ranked first in the nation as of June, 30th, 2021 at 138 pounds, Jesse Mendez will be set to compete at the Who's Number One event in Dallas, TX September 2021. Mendez is no stranger to Who's Number One, competing there in 2020 knocking off Jordan Williams 3-2. Mendez has had a very successful career to get him to this point. Mendez was a three time Indiana middle school state champion winning titles in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Mendez began his high school career in the 2018-2019 season going 42-0 en route to his first state title at 126 pounds. In that offseason, Mendez won the UWW cadet nationals to make the Cadet world team at 60 kg.
The College Fan Guide To USA Wrestling's 2024 Olympic Team Trials
Apr 15, 2024
Every four years, the Olympic Team Trials attracts one of the greatest collections of active American wrestlers under one roof. Just how great will the 2024 Trials in State College be? Keep reading and we will tell you!
2024 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview & Predictions - 141 Pounds
Mar 18, 2024
Northern Colorado’s Andrew Alirez took an Olympic redshirt, so there will be a new 141-pound NCAA champion. The field is wide open with no clear favorite and a handful of front runners.
Over 150 Upsets From Conference Tournament Weekend
Mar 11, 2024
It's hard to overstate how much exciting college wrestling took place this past weekend. All seven conferences held their championships over the last few days and determined the majority of the qualifiers for the 2024 NCAA Championships that will take place in less than two weeks in Kansas City, Missouri.
2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championship Preseeds Are Out!
Mar 5, 2024
The Big Ten, the nation's toughest and deepest college wrestling conference will hold their championship on Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10 in the Xfinity Center on the University of Maryland's College Park campus, and no we have the pressed for the tournament!
Young Bucks: A Season With Ohio State (Ep. 6: NCAA Championships)
Nov 27, 2023
This final episode of the series culminates with the Buckeyes traveling to Tulsa, OK to compete in the NCAA Championships.
Young Bucks: A Season With Ohio State (Ep. 5: B1G Championships)
Nov 15, 2023
The Ohio State wrestling team closes out their regular season with a dual meet against Cornell in Tampa, FL and get to enjoy a little time in the sun before they gear up for the post season, starting with the Big Ten Championships. They make their final preparations at the Covelli Center back in Columbus, OH then load the bus and hit the road for Ann Arbor, MI where the Wolverines host the conference championships.
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.
Best Freshman Performances At The 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships
Mar 25, 2023
The 2023 NCAA Wrestling National Championships saw Yianni Diakomihalis join the ultra elite club of four-time NCAA champs, of which only four other wrestlers can claim membership.
2023 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview & Predictions - 133 Pounds
Mar 14, 2023
Can anyone prevent a third-straight Daton Fix vs Roman Bravo-Young NCAA final? The odds are unlikely, but come March, anything can happen!
2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championship Preview: 125-157
Feb 27, 2023
The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships will take place March 4-5 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and will feature some of the best college wrestlers in the country. Check out the article below for a full preview, with predictions for the lightweights (125-157) at Big Tens.
Predicting Every Seed For The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships
Feb 22, 2023
The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships are set to go down March 4-5 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and will feature some of the nation's best wrestlers on their quest to NCAAs. We should get the "official" seeds for Big 10's in the next 7-10, and that gives us plenty of time to speculate and predict what they might be. Take a look at the below article for a breakdown of what the seeds we're predicting at each weight.
NCAA Week 16 Roundup: It's All Over
Feb 20, 2023
The last FULL weekend of duals (there are still 2 duals next week). No time to hold back, we’re going full throttle, full bore, and full swing. What can I say, when it comes to wrestling, I’m quite fulsome!
These Four Rematches Could Be The Difference In Ohio State vs Cornell
Feb 16, 2023
While Ohio State and Cornell aren’t in the same conference, and don’t regularly dual each other, between CKLV and NCAAs, some of their wrestlers have gotten quite familiar with each other. It will be a fun dual that could go either way when the two meet in Tampa, Florida. However, that familiarity could be the difference maker. Below are the four rematches we will see on Saturday afternoon and how they’ve gone in the past.
5 Can't Miss Matchups From Cornell vs Ohio State On Saturday
Feb 15, 2023
Major league collegiate wrestling is coming to the Sunshine State thanks to Spartan Combat. The #4 Cornell Big Red are taking on #7 Ohio State in a titanic out-of-conference clash to close out both programs' respective regular seasons this Saturday afternoon at 1:00pm ET.
Vito Arujau vs Jesse Mendez Is A Match Packed With Possibilities
Feb 14, 2023
How good is Ohio State true freshman Jesse Mendez? Saturday’s match against Cornell’s Vito Arujau — an established veteran who has placed twice at nationals — will offer clues as both wrestlers conclude the dual season.
