2017 Cadet/Junior National ChampionshipsJul 5, 2017 by Ryan Holmes
How Did Wrestling's Best Fare In Fargo?
How Did Wrestling's Best Fare In Fargo?
Before they became some of the most known stars in wrestling history, so many of our World and Olympic team members have gone through the grueling brackets of the Cadet and Junior brackets.
Before they became some of the most known stars in wrestling history, so many of our world and Olympic team members have gone through the grueling cadet and junior brackets.
We've already shown you that success at the Cadet & Junior National Championships does translate to making our world teams on many levels. But how did some of those world teamers do at the tournament that is known today as just "Fargo?" I went through Jason Bryant's Cadet & Junior Nationals All-American Almanac and pulled out the placing results for some of our most recognizable stars.
Note: Jordan Burroughs never wrestled in Fargo.
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We've already shown you that success at the Cadet & Junior National Championships does translate to making our world teams on many levels. But how did some of those world teamers do at the tournament that is known today as just "Fargo?" I went through Jason Bryant's Cadet & Junior Nationals All-American Almanac and pulled out the placing results for some of our most recognizable stars.
Note: Jordan Burroughs never wrestled in Fargo.
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| Wrestler | Placing | Year | Weight | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Kolat | 1st | 1988 | 112 | FS |
| 2nd | 1988 | 112 | GR | |
| 1st | 1989 | 121 | FS | |
| 1st | 1989 | 121 | GR | |
| Kenny Monday | 1st | 1977 | 114.5 | FS |
| 3rd | 1978 | 132 | FS | |
| 4th | 1979 | 143 | FS | |
| 2nd | 1980 | 142 | FS | |
| Kevin Jackson | 4th | 1981 | 154 | FS |
| 3rd | 1982 | 154 | FS | |
| 1st | 1982 | 154 | GR | |
| Dave Schultz | 3rd | 1976 | 165 | FS |
| Nate Carr | 6th | 1977 | 143 | GR |
| 5th | 1978 | 154 | GR | |
| 6th | 1978 | 154 | FS | |
| 2nd | 1979 | 154 | GR | |
| 1st | 1979 | 154 | FS | |
| John Smith | 4th | 1982 | 132 | FS |
| Kendall Cross | 4th | 1985 | 123 | FS |
| Brandon Slay | 6th | 1990 | 182.5 | FS |
| 1st | 1990 | 182.5 | GR | |
| 5th | 1991 | 178 | GR | |
| 4th | 1992 | 178 | FS | |
| 4th | 1992 | 178 | GR | |
| 2nd | 1993 | 178 | GR | |
| Tom Brands | 4th | 1986 | 123 | FS |
| 5th | 1987 | 123 | FS | |
| Terry Brands | 5th | 1986 | 114.5 | FS |
| 3rd | 1987 | 123 | FS | |
| Henry Cejudo | 4th | 2002 | 91 | FS |
| 1st | 2002 | 91 | GR | |
| 1st | 2003 | 105 | FS | |
| 1st | 2003 | 105 | GR | |
| 1st | 2004 | 112 | FS | |
| 1st | 2004 | 112 | GR | |
| Cael Sanderson | 1st | 1994 | 121 | GR |
| 2nd | 1995 | 143 | FS | |
| 1st | 1995 | 143 | GR | |
| 2nd | 1996 | 154 | FS | |
| 3rd | 1996 | 154 | GR | |
| 1st | 1997 | 165 | FS | |
| 3rd | 1997 | 165 | GR | |
| Andy Bisek | 7th | 2004 | 145 | GR |
| Robby Smith | 7th | 2002 | 215 | FS |
| 1st | 2003 | 215 | FS | |
| 2nd | 2003 | 215 | GR | |
| 7th | 2004 | 215 | GR | |
| 1st | 2005 | 215 | FS | |
| 1st | 2005 | 215 | GR | |
| Helen Maroulis | 5th | 2006 | 110 | FS |
| 1st | 2007 | 109 | FS | |
| 1st | 2008 | 116 | FS | |
| Ben Askren | 5th | 2000 | 143 | GR |
| 4th | 2001 | 165 | FS | |
| 1st | 2002 | 171 | FS | |
| Kerry McCoy | 2nd | 1990 | 182.5 | FS |
| 3rd | 1992 | 191.5 | FS | |
| Alli Ragan | 3rd | 2007 | 116 | FS |
| 2nd | 2008 | 116 | FS | |
| 2nd | 2009 | 124 | FS | |
| 3rd | 2010 | 132 | FS | |
| Logan Stieber | 1st | 2006 | 105 | FS |
| 1st | 2007 | 112 | FS | |
| 1st | 2008 | 125 | FS | |
| 1st | 2008 | 119 | GR | |
| Bill Zadick | 3rd | 1989 | 121 | FS |
| 3rd | 1989 | 121 | GR | |
| Mike Zadick | 1st | 1996 | 132 | FS |
| 1st | 1996 | 132 | GR | |
| 2nd | 1997 | 132 | FS | |
| 1st | 1997 | 132 | GR | |
| Coleman Scott | 3rd | 2002 | 112 | FS |
| 1st | 2002 | 112 | GR | |
| 1st | 2003 | 125 | FS | |
| 1st | 2004 | 125 | FS |