Recent News

Final 2024-25 National Girls High School Rankings Released
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame, USA Wrestling and FloWrestling have published the final National Rankings for high school girls wrestlers for the 2024-25 season. This national ranking evaluates all girls enrolled in grades 8-12, and athletes from all 50 states are eligible for selection.
This ranking includes seniors from the 2024-25 season. It is being posted prior to the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, N.D., July 12-13, where a large number of ranked wrestlers will compete in either the Junior or the 16U divisions.

Nation's Top Young Wrestlers Expected In Fargo, N.D. For U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals
Every year, the nation's best young wrestlers come together for the world's largest wrestling competition, the 2025 U.S Marine Corps Junior Nationals at the Fargodome on the campus of North Dakota State in Fargo, N.D.

Dan Hodge Trophy: History, Winners, How It Works
The Dan Hodge Trophy honors the top college wrestler every year. It was established in 1995 and is named after the legendary Dan Hodge, a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame who was an NCAA champion, Olympic medalist and ambassador for the sport of wrestling.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Dan Gable Museum Closed for 4th of July
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Dan Gable Museum Works to Honor Legendary West Waterloo Coach Bob Siddens
In an effort to honor Robert S. Siddens, a man who helped grow wrestling in Waterloo and the state of Iowa, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum has launched an initiative to raise $500,000 for the Bob Siddens and Dan Gable Learning Center.
Siddens, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2025, led West Waterloo High School to prominence in wrestling while positively impacting countless lives during his career as a guidance counselor and coach.

Win One-of-a-Kind Dan Gable Golf Cart
Don’t miss your chance to win a custom One-of-a-Kind Dan Gable Golf Cart.
Only 500 tickets will be sold.
All proceeds support the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum thanks to Streetrod Productions generously donating the cart.

Anthony Petrillo, Legendary NJ Coach Passes
Anthony Petrillo, who received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from the New Jersey Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2008, passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 96.

College Sports Communicators Announce 2024-25 Academic All-District® Men's & Women's At-Large Teams
The 2024-25 Academic All-District® Men's and Women's At-Large teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in competition and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes At-Large honorees in five divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, and the College Division.
Our Mission: Preserve wrestling history, recognize extraordinary achievement and inspire greatness
Our Vision: Be the definitive steward and champion of wrestling history and achievement
Our Values: Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Service