2024 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals Men's Freestyle finalist biographies

2024 JUNIOR NATIONALS FREESTYLE BIOGRAPHIES

100 pounds

RED - Michael Rundell, Oak Park, Ill.

Third in 2024 Central 16U Regionals in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Third in 2024 Northern Plains 16U Regionals in freestyle and fifth in Greco-Roman… 2024 Illinois 16U state freestyle champion… Second in 2024 U17 Nationals in freestyle and eighth in Greco-Roman… Fourth in 2024 U15 Pan American Trials in both styles.. Third in 2023 14U Nationals in freestyle and third in Greco-Roman… Will be a sophomore at Oak Park River Forest High School… Born April 25, 2009

BLUE - Xavier Diaz, Richboro, Pa.

Second in 2024 Northeast Junior Regionals in freestyle… Second in 2023 Northeast Junior Regionals in Greco-Roman and third in freestyle… Fifth in 2022 Northeast 16U Regional in Greco-Roman and fifth in freestyole… Graduate of Council Rock North High School… Will attend New York University… Born March 22, 2006

106 pounds

RED - Christopher Swann, Carrolton, Ga.

Seventh in 2023 16U Nationals in freestyle and eighth in Greco-Roman… Third in 2022 16U Nationals in Greco-Roman… Third in 2021 Brian Keck Preseason Middle School Nationals… Will be a junior at the Baylor School… Fifth in 2021 Georgia Independent State Championships at 113 pounds as an eighth grader… Born June 10, 2007

BLUE - Antonio Quiroz, North Las Vegas, Nev.

2024 Western States High School champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… 2024 Nevada Junior state champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… 2024 Western Junior Regionals freestyle champion and second in Greco-Roman… 2024 Northwest Junior Regionals champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Third in 2022 Western States 16U Championships in Greco-Roman and sixth in freestyle… Fourth in 2022 Nevada 16U states in freestyle… Will be a junior at SLAM Academy… Born February 25, 2006

113 pounds

RED - Ayden Dodd, Perrysburg, Ohio

Fourth in 2024 Central Junior Regionals in freestyle.. Sixth in 2023 Junior Nationals in freestyle… 2023  Ohio 16U state freestyle champion and second in Greco-Roman… Third in 2022 16U Nationals in freestyle… 2022 Central 16U Regionals champion in freestyle… 2021 Brian Keck Preseason Nationals Middle School champion… Will be a junior at Perrysburg High School… Second in 2024 Ohio Div. 1 State Championships at 106 pounds as a sophomore… Fifth in 2023 Ohio Div. I State Championships at 106 pounds as a freshman…

Born September 26, 2007

BLUE - Dunia Sibomana, Long Beach, N.Y.

2024 Northeast Junior Regionals champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Second in 2024 New York Junior freestyle state championships… Third in 2024 U17 Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2023 Journeymen Fall Classic Main Event champion… Second in 2023 Northeast 16U Regionals in Greco-Roman and fifth in freestyle… Third in 2022 U15 Nationals in freestyle… Will be a junior at Long Beach High School… Second in 2024 New York Div. I State Championships at 108 pounds as a sophomore… Third in 2023 New York Div. I State Championships at 110 pounds as a freshman… 2022 New York Div. I state champion at 102 pounds as an eighth grader…

Born July 7, 2007

120 pounds

RED - Gauge Botero, Lansdale, Pa.

Current FloWrestling Ranking: No. 9 at 120

2024 Northeast Junir Regionals champion in freestyle… Seventh in 2023 Junior Nationals in freestyle… Third in 2022 16U Nationals in freestyle and Greco-Roman… 2022 Northeast 16U champion in Greco-Roman and second in freestyle… 2021 Pennsylvania 16U state champion in Greco-Roman… Will be a senior at Faith Christian Academy… Sixth in 2024 Pennsylvania Class AA State Championships at 121 pounds as a junior… 2023 Pennsylvania Class AA state champion at 121 pounds as a sophomore… Third in 2022 Pennsylvania Class AA State Championships at 113 pounds as a freshman… Born March 1, 2006

BLUE - Brock Rothermel, Dornsife, Pa.

Fifth in 2024 Northeast Junior Regionals in freestyle… 2023 Pennsylvania 16U state freestyle champion… Will be a sophomore at Line Mountain High School… Third in 2024 Pennsylvania AA State Championships at 114 pounds as a freshman…Born August 1, 2007

126 pounds

RED - Koufax Christensen, Clive, Iowa

2024 PNL Nebraska Junior champion… Seventh in 2023 National High School Recruiting Showcase… 2023 Iowa state Junior freestyle champion.. Second in 2022 National High School Recruiting Showcase… Third in 2022 Iowa Junior freestyle state championships… Fourth in 2021 Northern Plains 16U Regionals in freestyle… Graduated from Waukee Northwest High School… Two-time Iowa AAA champion… Second in 2024 Iowa state championships at 126 pounds as a senior… 2023 Iowa state champion at 120 pounds as a junior… 2022 Iowa state champion at 113 as a sophomore… Second in 2021 Iowa state meet at 113 as a freshman… Will attend University of Oklahoma… Born August 19, 2005

BLUE - Aaron Seidel, Schaefferstown, Pa.

Current FloWrestling Ranking: No. 5 at 120

Sixth in 2024 U20 Natinals in freestyle… Second in 2023 16U Nationals in freestyle… Second in 2023 Northeast Junior Regionals in freestyle… Sixth in 2022 16U Nationals in freestyle…. 2022 Northeast 16U champion in freestyle, third in Greco-Roman… Third in 2021 16U Nationals in Greco-Roman… Will be a senior at Northern Lebanon High School… Three-time Pennsylvania AA state champ… 2024 state champion at 121 as a junior… state champ at 107 in 2023 as a sophomore… state champ at 106 in 2022 as a freshman… Born July 25, 2006… Age 17

132 pounds

RED - Jax Forrest, Johnstown, Pa. 

Current FloWrestling Ranking: No. 2 at 126, No. 3 Pound-For-Pound

Fourth in 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in freestyle… 2024 U20 Nationals champion… 2024 Pennsylvania Junior freestyle champion… 2024 Last Chance Olympic Team Trials champion… 2023 Junior Nationals freestyle champion… Second in 2023 U20 Nationals in freestyle… Second in 2023 U17 Nationals in freestyle… Second in 2022 U17 World Championships… 2022 U17 Nationals champion in freestyle…. Fourth in 2022 16U Nationals in freestyle and sixth in Greco-Roman… Second in 2021 Southeast 16U Regionals in freestyle… Second in 2021 Northeast 16U Nationals in freestyle… Will be a junior at Bishop McCort High School… 2024 Pennsylvania AA state champion at 127 pounds as a sophomore… Born: October 13, 2006… Age: 18

BLUE - Seth Mendoza, Mokena, Ill.

Current FloWrestling Ranking: No. 3 at 126, No. 10 Pound-For-Pound

Third in 2023 U20 World Team Trials… Fourth in 2024 U20 Nationals… Third in 2023 Junior Nationals… Second in 2022 U17 Nationals… Second in 2022 16U Nationals… Second in 2022 U17 Nationals in freestyle… 2021 16U Nationals freestyle champion… 2021 Northern Plains Regional 16U champion in freestyle…. Second in 2021 U15 Nationals in freestyle… 2018 Preseason Nationals Grade 5-6 Nationals champion… 2017 IKWF Novice state champion… Will be a senior at Mt. Carmel High School… Three-time Illinois AAA state champion… 2024 state champion at 126 pounds as a junior… 2023 state champion at 113 pounds as a sophomore…  2022 state champion at 106… Born: May 7, 2006… Age: 18

138 pounds

RED - Sergio Vega, Tucson, Ariz.

Current FloWrestling Ranking: No. 3 at 132, No. 18 Pound-For-Pound

Third in 2023 U20 World Team Trials… Fourth in 2023 Junior Nationals… 2023 Western Regionals freestyle champion and third in Greco-Roman… 2022 Arizona Junior freestyle champion… Fourth in 2022 National High School Recruiting Showcase…. 2021 Western 16U Regionals champion in both styles… Fourth in 2020 Brian Keck Preseason Middle School Nationals… Will be a senior at Sunnyside High School… Three-time Arizona Division 1 state champion… 2024 state champion at 144 pounds as a junior… 2023 state champion at 126 pounds as a sophomore… 2022 state champion at 113 as a freshman… Born October 24, 2005

BLUE - Drew Gorman, Buford, Ga.

Current FloWrestling Ranking: No. 4 at 138

Sixth in 2024 U20 Nationals… 2024 Southeast Junior Regionals freestyle champion… Second in 2024 Journeymen World Classic… Third in 2022 Junior Nationals in freestyle… Fifth in 2022 U17 Nationals in freestyle… 2021 Southeast 16U Regionals champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Will be a senior at Buford High School… Three-time Georgia state champion… 2024 7A state champion at 138 pounds as a junior… 2003 6A state champion at 138 pounds as a sophomore… 2022 6A state champion at 126 pounds as a freshman

Born October 22, 2005

144 pounds

RED - Daniel Zepeda, Gilroy, Calif. 

Current FloWrestling Ranking: No. 1 at 138

2024 Western Junior Regionals freestyle champion… Second in 2023 Junior Nationals in freestyle and eighth I Greco-Roman… Eighth in 2022 Junior Nationals in Greco-Roman… Will be a 2022 California Junior champion in Greco-Roman and second in freestyle… Fifth in 2021 16U Nationals in Greco-Roman… Second in 2021 Western 16U Regionals in freestyle and fifth in Greco-Roman… Will be a senior at Gilroy High School… Two-time California state champion… 2024 state champion at 138 pounds as a junior… 2023 state champion at 132 as a sophomore… Born: November 8, 2005… Age: 18

BLUE - Smokey McClure, Langley, Wash.

Second in 2024 Journeymen World Classic… Fifth in 2023 Journeymen Fall Classic… Eighth in 2023 Junior Nationals in Greco-Roman… Fourth in 2022 U17 Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2022 Northwest Junior Regionals champion in both styles… 2021 Brian Keck Preseason Nationals champion in 9^th-10^th Grade… Eighth in 2021 16U Nationals in freestyle… Graduated from Wyoming Seminary (Pa.)… Previously attended Langley South Whidbey High School in Washington… Second in 2022 Washington 1A State Championships at 138 pounds as a sophomore… Previouly attended Falcon High School in Colorado… Fourth in 2021 Colorado state championships at 132 as a freshman… Will attend Utah Valley University… Born December 15, 2005

150 pounds

RED - Landon Robideau, St, Michael, Minn.

Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 2 at 150

Fourth in U20 World Team Trials… Fourth in 2024 U20 Nationals… Third in 2023 Junior Nationals… Fifth in 2023 U17 Nationals… Second in 2022 16U Nationals in freestyle… Third in 2022 U17 Nationals in freestyle… Second in 2021 U16 Nationals….. 2021 U15 Nationals freestyle champion and third in Greco-Roman… Member of 2021 Minnesota 16U National Duals team… Fourth in 2019 14U Nationals in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Fourth in 2019 14U USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals… Will be a senior at St. Michael/Albertville High School…Three-time Minnesota AAA state champion… 2024 state champion at 152 pounds as a junior… 2023 state champion at 132 pounds as a sophomore… 2022 state champion at 126 pounds as a sophomore… Two-time Minnesota state runner-up, placing second in 2020 at 106 pounds and second in 2021 at 120 pounds… Born: January 4, 2006… Age: 18

BLUE - Paul Kelly, Wildomar, Calif.

Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 9 at 150

Seventh in 2024 U20 Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2023 PNL Gilroy champion…. Fourth in 2023 Junior Nationals in freestyle and Greco-Roman…. Second in 2023 Western Junior Regionals in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Fifth in 2023 U20 Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2022 Western Junior Regionals freestyle champion and second in Greco-Roman… 2022 Northwest Junior Regionals champion in both styles… Graduated from Poway High School… Second in 2024 California state championships at 138 pounds as a senior… Third in 2023 California states at 138 pounds as a junior… Seventh in 2022 California state meet at 126 pounds as a sophomore… Will attend California Baptist University… Born October 11, 2004

157 pounds

RED - Isaias Jimenez, Gilbert, Ariz.

Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 17 at 157

Seventh in 2024 U20 Nationals in freestyle… 2024 PNL Nebraska champion… Fourth in 2023 PNL Gilroy…. Fourth in 2023 PNL Chicago… Third in 2023 PNL Pennsylvania… Seventh in 2021 16U Nationals in freestyle… Graduated from Valiant College Prep… Will attend the University of Pennsylvania… Born July 2, 2005

BLUE - Melvin Miller, Windber, Pa.

Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 7 at 150

2024 U17 Nationals champion… 2023 16U champion in freestyle and third in Greco-Roman… 2023 PNL Pennsylvania champion… 2023 Pennsylvania state 16U freestyle champion and second in Greco-Roman… Third in 2022 Pennsylvania 16U state championships in freestyle… 2021 Pennsylvania 14U state champion in Greco-Roman… Will be a sophomore at Bishop McCort High School… 2024 Pennsylvania AA state champion at 152 pounds as a freshman… Born: October 30, 2007… Age: 16

165 pounds

RED - Elliott Humphries, Hampden, Mass.

Will be a senior at Northfield Mount Herman High School… 2024 Prep School New England Champion… Third in 2023 New England Championships at 145 pounds as a junior… 2023 Massachusetts All-State champion at 145 pounds as a junior… Third in 2022 Massachusetts All-State at 145 pounds as a sophomore… Born July 5, 2006

BLUE - Alessio Perentin, Clark, N.J.

Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 7 at 165

Second in 2022 16U Nationals in freetyle… 2022 Northeast 16U champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Seventh in 2021 16U Nationals in freestyle… Third in 2021 Northeast 16U Regionals in Greco-Roman and fourth in freestyle… Will be a senior at Delbarton High School… 2024 New Jersey state champion at 165 pounds as a junior…Born March 20, 2006

175 pounds

RED - Ryan Burton, Farmingdale, N.J.

Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 3 at 175, No. 30 Pound-For-Pound

Sixth in 2023 16U Nationals in freestyle… Third in 2022 16U Nationals in freestyle… Will be a senior at Montvale St. Joseph Regional High School… 2024 New Jersey state champion at 175 pounds as a junior… Third in the 2023 state championships at 165 pounds as a sophomore… Born July 21, 2006

BLUE - William Henckel, Southbury, Conn.

Current FloWrestling Ranking: No. 5 at 175, No. 16 Pound-For-Pound

Second in 2022 U20 World Team Trials… Third in 2022 U20 Nationals… 2024 Journeymen World Classic champion… Second in 2023 Junior Nationals in freestyle… Second in 2023 U20 Freestyle World Team Trials… Fourth in 2022 Junior Nationals in freestyle… Second in 2022 Northeast Regionals in freestyle… Second in 2021 16U Southeast Regionals in freestyle… Second in 2019 Northeast 14U Regionals in freestyle… Graduate of Blair Academy… 2024 Prep School National champion at 175 pounds… Third in 2023 Prep School Nationals at 150 pounds… Second in 2022 Prep School Nationals at 145 pounds … Will attend Penn State… Born: October 25, 2005… Age: 19

190 pounds

RED - Harvey Ludington, Point Pleasant, N.J.

Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 5 at 190

Third in 2024 Northeast Junior Regionals in freestyle… Fifth in 2021 16U Nationals in Greco-Roman… Second in 2021 Southeast Regionals in freestyle and third in Greco-Roman… Will be a senior at Brick Memorial High School… Two-time New Jersey state champion… 2024 state champion at 190 pounds as a junior… Second in 2023 state championships at 175 pounds as a sophomore… 2022 state champion at 182 pounds as a freshman….

Born October 3, 2005

BLUE - Cade Ziola, Elkhorn, Neb.

Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 6 at 190

2024 Southern Plains Junior freestyle champion… 2023 PNL Nebraska champion… Second place in 2023 PNL Chicago… Third in 2022 Brian Keck Preseason Nationals in 9-10^th grade… Fifth in 2022 16U Nationals…  Will be a senior at Omaha Skutt Catholic High School… Two-time Nebraska Class B champion… 2024 state champion at 190 pounds as a junior… 2023 state champion at 170 pounds as a sophomore… Second in 2022 state championships at 152 pounds as a freshman… Born March 17, 2006

215 pounds

RED - Angelo Posada, Poway, Calif.

Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 12 at 190

2024 Western Junior Regionals champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Sixth in 2023 Junior Nationals in Greco-Roman and eighth in freestyle… Secondi in 2023 Western Junior Regionals in freestyle and third in Greco-Roman… Second in 2022 16U Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2022 Northwest 16U Regionals champion in both styles… Fifth in 2021 U15 Nationals in Greco-Roman and seventh in freestyle… Second in 2022 Preseason Nationals Middle School division… Will be a senior at Poway High School… 2024 California state champion at 175 pounds as a junior… Second in 2023 state championships at 160 pounds as a sophomore… Fourth in the state championships at 160 pounds as a freshman… Born April 1, 2006… Age: 18

BLUE - Anthony Harris, Sparta, N.J.

Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 10 at 215

Second in 2023 Western States Preseason Nationals… Eighth in 2022 National High School Recuriting Showcase… Second in 2021 Western Junior Regionals in freestyle… Will be a senior at St. Peters Prep… Second in 2023 New Jersey state championships at 190 pounds as a sophomore… Born February 9, 2009

285 pounds

RED - Daniel Herrera, Ames, Iowa

Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 9 at 285

2024 Iowa Junior freestyle champion… Graduate of Ames High School… 2024 Iowa AAA state champion at 285 pounds as a senior… previously attended Palm Desert High School… Two-time California state champion… 2023 California state champion at 285 pounds as a junior… 2022 California state champion at 285 pounds as a sophomore…Will attend Iowa State… Born November 29, 2004

BLUE - Rocco Dellagatta, Hawthorne, N.J.

Current FloWrestling ranking: No. 16 at 285

Fourth in 2023 Junior Nationals in freestyle… Third in 2023 U17 Nationals in freestyle… Fifth in 2022 16U Nationals in freestyle… Seventh in 2022 16U Nationals in freestyle… Will be a senior at St. Joseph Regional High School… 2024 New Jersey state champion at 285 pounds as a junior… Fourth in 2023 state championships at 175 pounds as a sophomore… Born July 11, 2006