Isaac Manning was a two-time state finalist and an All-American in high school.

He was a two-time national qualifier, earning Academic All-America honors both years and finishing fourth in 2022. In 2023 he tore his hamstring two weeks before the national tournament, but still advance to the blood rounds.

Hailing from Lexington South Carolina, Manning wrestled for 14 years and two of his brothers also wrestled. Michael was a two-time state finalist and All-American and Aaron wrestled NCAA Division I at The Citadel.

Isaac graduated magna cum laude from Clemson University with a 3.9 GPA.