In the realm of high school wrestling, each new season brings forth a wave of fresh talent eager to make their mark, and Oklahoma, with its storied wrestling tradition, is no exception. This year, all eyes are on the incoming freshmen, a group of young men who have already carved out reputations as prodigies in the youth circuits, displaying unparalleled skill and potential beyond their years. These nascent athletes are not merely entering the high school scene; they’re storming it, ready to challenge established norms and rise above the ranks. As the wrestling community keenly watches, there’s a palpable sense of anticipation: will one of these freshmen become the next great Oklahoma wrestling legend? Their journey has just begun, but their passion, discipline, and sheer talent suggest that the future of wrestling in the Sooner State is brighter than ever.
Name | School | Accomplishments |
Baylor Stonecipher | Ada | 2x Midwestern conference placer. Won several tournaments through the year. Pinned a kid from blanchard who won 6th/7th grade state at HWT. Beat several state placers. 1 match short of placing both last year and the year before. Extremely hard worker and will surprise a lot of people this year |
Brock Heilmann | Coweta | Jh all state placer |
Brody Mills | Sallisaw | 2022 & 2023 – OKWA 2nd 2023 – Jr High State – 5th 2022 – Member of the Oklahoma Schoolboy freestyle National Team 2023 – Member of Oklahoma Elite Dual Team. 6th Jr High State |
Caleb Kelley | Salina | Caleb has wrestled since he was in elementary. He has been a state champ and has qualified for state. He puts in all the hard work and this year I beleive he will be a high school state qualifier.4x okwa state champ Freestyle/greco state champ |