For the second straight week, the list of entries for this year’s High School Nationals more than doubled, and well over 1,500 wrestlers are now registered in the four high school grade level events. That includes over 400 in both the Senior and Junior Divisions. Last year, a total of 2,525 competitors entered the four high school divisions.
Here are some numbers that emphasize the strength of last year’s field:
·Over one-half of the 700 Junior Division entries – 397 – were state place-winners, with 150 having won at least one state title. That total included 22 three-time champions.
·Over 80 percent over the 537 Sophomore Division entries were state place-winners as sophomores, with 106 having won at least one state title. That total included 12 two-time state champions.
·Over one-half of the 424 Freshman Division entries were state place-winners as freshmen, and 64 were state champions.
