Written by Ryan Lance, Youth1

Super 32 returns to the Greensboro Convention Center in Greensboro, NC, this weekend, featuring a slew of talent from across the country.

The two-day tournament is regarded as not only the preseason's toughest tournament but also one of the most challenging of the year -- for both nationally ranked wrestlers and the plethora of grapplers who are looking to make their marks on a national stage.



Here is a preview of some of the top wrestlers set to compete in each middle school weight class. WATCH LIVE ALL WEEKEND.

70lb

The 70-pound bracket is led by War at the Shore winner and NUWAY Summer National champion Ethan Rivera from Pennsylvania, but he faces a stiff challenge from a trio of state champions in North Carolina's Henry Kopf, Indiana's Preston Haines, and Virginia's Major Lewis. Others to keep an eye on are South Carolina state champion Ty Tice, Georgia state champion Robert "Austin" Westbrook, and North Carolina state champion Charleston Baglio.

75lb

Reigning Super 32 elementary champion Braeden Davis is joined in this bracket by a trio of second-place finishers in Fisher Bejnerowicz from Florida, Kale Petersen from Iowa, and Alessandro Nini from New Jersey. Others to watch include Nolan Wertanen of Michigan, Ethan Lebin from Pennsylvania, and Hunter Sloan from Pennsylvania.

80lb

Ohio's Eli Spencer, who finished in third place a season ago, is one of the favorites to win the 80lb bracket. Spencer has already won the Grappler Fall Classic this year, where he defeated Dylan Gilcher from Michigan -- another previous Super 32 champion who is competing at 80lb. Also vying for the title in this bracket is Flo Jr. High Big Board member Nic Allison from Pennsylvania.

They are joined by defending 75lb elementary Super 32 champion Ryder Block from Iowa, Jaden Pepe from Pennsylvania, and Freakshow national champion Clarence Moore.

85lb

Ranked as high as No. 18 last year by FloWrestling Iowa standout Carter Fousek is looking to repeat as a middle school Super 32 champion. Fousek, one of the top youth wrestlers in the country, captured the 75lb Super 32 title a season ago. He'll have a tough bracket to get through against the likes of Trinity Award winner and No. 20-ranked Richard Fedalen of Maryland, folkstyle national champion Nasir Bailey of Illinois, and Matthew Henrich of New Jersey. Others to watch are Marc-Anthony McGowan of Florida, Sean Logue of Pennsylvania, and Miguel Estrada Jr of California.

90lb

Florida's Kai Owen, who was ranked No. 21 by Flo last season, finished in fourth place in his previous visit to Super 32 in 2016. Joining him will be Cael Keck from Missouri, previous Super 32 elementary champion Mac Church, Duncan Christensen from Virginia, and Weston Dalton from Colorado.

95lb

Ranked No. 22 by FloWrestling, Nick Fea of New York captured the 80lb Super 32 championship a season ago and will be challenged this year by Joseph Cangro of New Jersey, Cooper Price of Pennsylvania, and Nicolas Willingham of Ohio.

100lb

Peyton Fenton of Ohio is looking to add a second Super 32 championship to his resume after winning the 2014 elementary title. He is joined in this bracket by New Jersey's Daniel Wask and Carter Schubert of New York. Others to watch are Robert Schneider and Bodie Morgan of Pennsylvania.

105lb

Easton, Pennsylvania's Brandan Chletsos finished fourth a year ago, and he's hoping to improve upon that finish this weekend. Joining him is Mark Botello of Massachusetts, who is also hoping to improve upon a fourth-place finish. Others to watch are 2014 Super 32 Champion Kimo Leia, Clayton Gabrielson from Maryland, and Koen Hoffman from Florida.

112lb

Two previous Super 32 champions will lead the 112lb bracket as Justin Griffith and William Ebert both vie for their second Super 32 titles. Joining them will be Dominic Baker from Virginia, Michael Kilic from Georgia, and Nate Burnett from Ohio.

120lb

Jesse Mendez, one of the top youth wrestlers in the country, is vying for his first Super 32 championship. Mendez, who was ranked No. 30 by Flo, is an accomplished wrestler was he owns a Tulsa National Championship and a National Triple Crown Award. He is joined by in-state counterpart Brayden Thompson, who is an Indiana state champion, and Grant MacKay from Pennsylvania, who owns a Super 32 silver medal. Others to watch are Virginia state champions Travis Ragland and Nicholas Vafiadis.

128lb

Folkstyle national champion Garrison Dendy is looking to start his season off with a bang as he competes in the 128lb bracket. Dendy, who already owns a 2014 Super 32 Championship, is joined by 2015 Super 32 champion and Ohio standout Evan Bennett. Others who could make a deep run include Colby Dalon from Tennessee and Aiden Curry of North Carolina.

136lb

California state champion Joseph Martin headlines the 136-pound bracket alongside Noah Ewen of Ohio, Jake Niffenegger of Ohio, and Nick Sanko of New York. Braydon Castillo of New Jersey, JT Hogan of Pennsylvania, and Enzo Morlacci are other wrestlers who could make a run in this year's weight class.

145lb

After finishing in third place last season, nationally ranked Tyson Moore from Missouri is eyeing the title in a 145lb weight class loaded with talent. Moore, who is ranked No. 33 by Flo, is joined by Stephen O'Neil Jr. from New Jersey, Trevor Stewart from Ohio, and Ashton Davis from Tennessee -- all three of whom have captured a Super 32 Championship in the past. Others to watch are Robert Perez from California and Erik Gibson from Pennsylvania.

157lb

No. 40-ranked Brenden Severs from Ohio is expected to make another deep run in this year's event after finishing in fourth place in 2016. He is joined by Alan Alexander from Pennsylvania, KJ Sherman from New Jersey, and Braden Welch from Ohio.

180lb

James Pettigrew of Georgia will have the chance to capture a Super 32 title this weekend as one of the favorites in the 180lb bracket. Others who have a chance to take home the title are Evan Anderson from Ohio, Logan Badge from Michigan, and Chase Thompson from Florida.

235lb

Kaden Glass is the favorite to win the 235lb title, but he'll have to battle past Chase Thompson from Florida -- the only other wrestler currently scheduled to compete in the weight class.