This last weekend we had 3 Utah wrestlers who qualified to wrestle in the 2023 U15 Pan-Am Team Trials event at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our athletes representing at this event were Riker O'Hearon, Harvey Walgren & Jaxten Bowler. All 3 of these wrestlers prequalified to compete at this event to earn their opportunity to compete for a chance to represent the United States of America in the Pan American Championships hosted in Panama City, Panama this fall. All wrestlers represented Utah very well and we are proud of their hard work, determination and desire to strive for greatness. USA Wrestling Utah welcomes home 3 All American wrestlers from this event.
Congratulations!
USA Wrestling Age-Level World Team Trials and National Championships shall be limited to U.S. citizens.
National Team - Team Selection Criteria
Only the following individuals may participate as competitors in the 2023 U15 Pan American Team Trials:
All competitors must be U.S. citizens. U15 age athletes (Born 2008-2010)
Eligible athletes in the U15 division must be prequalified to compete.
*Wrestlers that represent Team USA at the Pan-American Championships will compete in BOTH styles.
Males:
Top 8 from 2023 U15 Nationals (Las Vegas) – either style
Top 8 from 2023 16U (Fargo) – either style
Top 8 from 2023 Junior (Fargo) – either style
Top 3 from 2022 &/or 2023 Kids Nationals – either style
**If you have any questions on how to get your wrestler(s) qualified and set to compete at this event next year please reach out to Dwayne Henry at Dwayne.Utahwrestling@gmail.com**
Age: 14
Grade: 8th
Hometown: Price, Utah
Club: Champions Wrestling Club
Qualification For Trials: 2023 14U National Champion in Freestyle & Greco Roman & 5th Place at U15 Nationals
Results:
U15 Pan American Team Trials Greco-Roman All American - 5th Place
U15 Pan American Team Trials Freestyle All American - 2nd Place
Age: 12
Grade: 8th
Hometown: Cedar City, Utah
Club: Falcon Wrestling Club
Qualification For Trials: 6th Place at U15 Nationals 2023
Results:
U15 Pan American Team Trials Greco-Roman All American - 8th Place
U15 Pan American Team Trials Freestyle All American - 4th Place
Age: 13
Grade: 8th Grade
Hometown: Delta, Utah
Club: Delta Wrestling Club
Qualification For Trials: 3rd at 2023 14U Freestyle Nationals Championships
U15 Results:
U15 Pan American Team Trials Freestyle All American - 8th Place