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A native of Woodbine, MD, Shapiro is  ranked top 10 in the nation at 145 pounds for the month of June in 2021. A youth state champion in Maryland during 2019, Shapiro has a lengthy list of accomplishments for his young age. Shapiro finished fifth at the prestigious Beast of The East tournament in 2019 and followed that up with a Maryland state title.

  1. The College Fan Guide To USA Wrestling's 2024 Olympic Team Trials

    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!
  2. 2024 Missouri vs Cornell Wrestling Dual Preview & Predictions

    2024 Missouri vs Cornell Wrestling Dual Preview & Predictions

    Jan 24, 2024

    The #2 Missouri Tigers will travel to Ithaca, New York, to take on the 11th-ranked Cornell Big Red on Sunday afternoon. The dual will be streamed on ESPN+. The last time these two teams met was December 30th, 2019. Missouri had an 18-3 lead going into 174, but Cornell won the last four matches with bonus points from Ben Darmstadt and Brendan Furman to win 19-18. With several toss-up matches and multiple top-10 matchups, this dual has the potential to be just as exciting.
  3. True Freshman Meyer Shapiro Majors All-American Bryce Andonian

    True Freshman Meyer Shapiro Majors All-American Bryce Andonian

    Dec 1, 2023

    Bryce Andonian vs Meyer Shapiro may have been the most anticipated second-round match in the history of the Cliff Keen-Las Vegas Invitational. Andonian, seeded #3, is a two-time All-American for Virginia Tech, while Shapiro, seeded #14, is a promising true freshman and the winner of two age-level World Championships.
  4. Top True Freshman To Watch This 2023-24 NCAA D1 Season

    Top True Freshman To Watch This 2023-24 NCAA D1 Season

    Oct 16, 2023

    A new NCAA collegiate wrestling season brings with it new speculation on which true freshman will have breakout seasons.
  5. 157 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    157 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    Oct 12, 2023

    It’s October and that means the 2023-24 college wrestling season is right around the corner! In order to help you prepare for the upcoming season, we’ll be previewing all 10 Division 1 weight classes. Check out the article below for an in-depth look at 157 pounds.
  6. NCAA Week 1 Roundup: We're Back, Baby!

    NCAA Week 1 Roundup: We're Back, Baby!

    Nov 7, 2022

    Wrestling is back! D1 NCAA wrestling that is. How wonderful! Let's round up the top headlines of week 1, shall we?
  7. High School Stars At College Opens On NCAA Week One

    High School Stars At College Opens On NCAA Week One

    Nov 6, 2022

    On opening weekend of NCAA wrestling, we've seen a number of the nation's top high school wrestlers test themselves against college wrestling talent. Here's how they did.
  8. What 2 Watch 4: Opening Weekend

    What 2 Watch 4: Opening Weekend

    Nov 2, 2022

    Wrestling season is here! We've already had two D1 duals and there are a bunch more on tap + some great tournaments this weekend. Opening weekend is an exciting time to see who made jumps in the off-season and who is still isn't in postseason shape yet. Below are all the events going down this weekend plus the five things we'll be zeroing in on.
  9. Several Elite High Schoolers To Enter Clarion Open

    Several Elite High Schoolers To Enter Clarion Open

    Nov 1, 2022

    College wrestling season is finally here! Things get kicked off this weekend with the likes of the Southeast Open, Princeton Open, and Clarion Open among other events.
  10. Who's Number One College Fan Guide & Recruiting Watch

    Who's Number One College Fan Guide & Recruiting Watch

    Sep 7, 2022

    Who's Number One gives college wrestling fans a glimpse of what they can look forward to in just a few years on the NCAA stage. we've seen matchups between NCAA finalists like Jason Nolf vs Joey McKenna in 2013, Nick Suriano vs Daton Fix and Zahid Valencia vs Myles Martin in 2014, and Nick Lee vs Sammy Sasso in 2016. The athletes at Who's Number One will make their mark in college wrestling. Get ready for Friday's action by seeing who's already committed, and read about the uncommitted recruits who your team might snag.
  11. Meyer Shapiro And LaDarion Lockett To Meet At Who's Number One

    Meyer Shapiro And LaDarion Lockett To Meet At Who's Number One

    Aug 19, 2022

    On September 9, #1 Meyer Shapiro and #2 LaDarion Lockett will meet in one of the most intriguing matchups of the evening at Who's Number One. These two appeared to be on a collision course in December at Ironman, but Shapiro was unable to compete in a deep bracket that Lockett ultimately won.
  12. 8 Must Watch Matches From Journeymen World Classic

    8 Must Watch Matches From Journeymen World Classic

    Apr 14, 2022

    If you missed the 2022 Journeymen World Classic, you'll want to get up to speed. Check out scoring highlights from these eight matches between incredible competitors.
  13. #3 Big Boarder Meyer Shapiro Commits To Cornell

    #3 Big Boarder Meyer Shapiro Commits To Cornell

    Apr 12, 2022

    Meyer Shapiro, the #3 recruit in the Class of 2023, announced his commitment to Cornell on social media.
  14. All The Ranked Registered Wrestlers For The Journeymen World Classic

    All The Ranked Registered Wrestlers For The Journeymen World Classic

    Apr 6, 2022

    The Journeymen World Classic offers a unique opportunity to participate in a freestyle event with wrestlers from across the globe, all before the Cadet World Team Trials, which will take place at the US Open.
  15. Insane Matchups & Team Race In Store At National Preps

    Insane Matchups & Team Race In Store At National Preps

    Feb 24, 2022

    Malvern Prep, Wyoming Seminary, and Blair Academy are locked and loaded to battle for a National Prep team title, and we'll see a bunch of amazing matchups along the way. Here's what you need to know before National Preps kicks off.