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Ranked top 10 in the nation as of June, 2021 at 170 pounds, Rowley is a native of Corvallis, Oregon. Rowley will represent the U.S. at the Cadet world championships in 2021.

  1. 2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championship Preseeds Are Out!

    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!
  2. Last Week In Recruiting: April 24-30

    Last Week In Recruiting: April 24-30

    May 2, 2023

    The transfer portal continues to be the biggest talk of the offseason. While Oklahoma State lost Victor Voinovich to the portal, they picked up an All-American at 165 in Izzak Olejnik and a highly touted 125 recruit with four years of eligibility in Troy Spratley.
  3. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 6 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 6 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Dec 7, 2022

    This weekend, international wrestling takes center stage as Team USA's men's and women's freestyle teams will compete against the world's best on December 10 and 11. On top of that, we'll see one of the top high school tournaments of the year at Ironman. College fans shouldn't worry though, we'll still see several enticing duals including Bedlam and Missouri vs Virginia Tech. Here's a list of every college event on this week's calendar (compiled by Britt Malinsky) along with all the ranked wrestlers who could compete at each event. Times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
  4. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 5 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 5 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Nov 29, 2022

    December is upon us, and that means it's CKLV week! Throw in Iowa vs Iowa State and a bunch of other great duals, and week 5 of the season is shaping up to be the most consequential week of the season so far. Below is a list of every D1 event on the calendar along with all the ranked wrestlers we could see at those events. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
  5. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Is Set To Compete On Week 3 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Is Set To Compete On Week 3 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Nov 15, 2022

    NCAA wrestling action keeps heating up. After back-to-back weekends with more than 50 upsets, week three sets the table for even more potential chaos than we've already seen. Here's a list of every D1 event on this weekend's calendar along with all the ranked wrestlers who could participate in that event. This list also includes links to events that are live on FloWrestling along with preview content where applicable. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
  6. #5 Cornell vs #10 Wisconsin Preview & Predictions

    #5 Cornell vs #10 Wisconsin Preview & Predictions

    Nov 14, 2022

    #5 Cornell will welcome #10 Wisconsin to Ithaca on Saturday, November 19 at 1:00 pm (ET) for one of the best duals of the weekend. Check out the projected lineups below with a full breakdown of each match.
  7. 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?
  8. Early Lineup Look: 2022-23 Wisconsin Badgers

    Early Lineup Look: 2022-23 Wisconsin Badgers

    Oct 10, 2022

    Wisconsin finished 14th at the NCAA tournament last season and has a talented roster leading into the upcoming year that looks poised to move up the ranks. Check out a full preview of the Badgers for the 2022-23 season.
  9. 2022-23 NCAA 174-Pound Preview: Catch A Rising Starocci

    2022-23 NCAA 174-Pound Preview: Catch A Rising Starocci

    Aug 2, 2022

    The last three years of NCAA wrestling have been anything but typical. And the next few seasons are primed to stay on the peculiar end of the spectrum thanks to the extra year of eligibility granted every wrestler who participated in the 2021 season.
  10. US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    Apr 28, 2022

    U20 Nationals (formerly known as UWW Junior Nationals) is one of my favorite age-level tournaments every year. The top high school upperclassmen get to test themselves against the best first or second year college guys who are often hungry to compete coming out of redshirt. It's the first step in making the Junior World Team as the winner of this event will earn an automatic berth to the best-of-three wrestle-off series against the World Team Trials challenge tournament champion in June.
  11. Triple-Digit Ranked High Schoolers Headed To u17 Trials & u20 Open

    Triple-Digit Ranked High Schoolers Headed To u17 Trials & u20 Open

    Apr 26, 2022

    the U20 division at the US Open attracts some of the most ambitious high schoolers and young college wrestlers, and the U17 World Team Trials are one of the pinnacles in the sport. As a result, more than 100 ranked high school wrestlers will be in action in Las Vegas this weekend. Check out the ranked wrestlers and their full fields below.
  12. All The Ranked Wrestlers At The Doc Buchanan

    All The Ranked Wrestlers At The Doc Buchanan

    Jan 6, 2022

    The best of the West and beyond are coming to Clovis High School for the annual Doc Buchanan Wrestling Invitational.
  13. Full And Complete Ironman Preview & Predictions

    Full And Complete Ironman Preview & Predictions

    Dec 9, 2021

    Ironman is so close you can taste it! This year's field includes over 80 ranked wrestlers and many of the nation's toughest teams. Here is our preview of every weight class with top 8 predictions for each bracket.
  14. Ironman Seeds Released!

    Ironman Seeds Released!

    Dec 9, 2021

    The 2021 Walsh Jesuit Ironman will be incredibly loaded and will shape national rankings in a major way. Now we know the top 16 seeds at every weight. Before the action gets underway on Friday, check out preseeds here.
  15. Insane Ironman Field Is Set With 80+ Ranked Wrestlers!

    Insane Ironman Field Is Set With 80+ Ranked Wrestlers!

    Dec 6, 2021

    The Ironman is special every year, but in 2021, we're making up for lost-time. This year's field is incredibly loaded. With over 80 ranked wrestlers and almost as many guys on the honorable mention list, these brackets are sure to shake up the rankings in a big way. Check out the full field below with ranked wrestlers on the top of each weight class, and be sure to tune in live this weekend.