Hall of Fame Announces Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award State Winners

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the state winners of the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award (TSHSEA). 

The Hall of Fame’s High School Excellence Awards are proudly sponsored by the Hyman Family, whose generous support and passion for the sport help ensure the continued recognition and development of wrestling’s next generation. 

Nanea Estrella Named Inaugural Female Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award Winner

Nanea Estrella, who was the Hawaii and National winner of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award in 2020, is the inaugural female winner of the Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award.

The award recognizes student-athletes whose significant community service contributions align with Jackie Robinson's legacy of courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence.

2025 Florida Chapter Honors Weekend Reservations

The Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will celebrate its 26th Anniversary and its 158 alumni during its Honors Weekend on August 22-23.

Blades Named USA Wrestling Women’s College Wrestler of the Year

Kennedy Blades, a junior at the University of Iowa, was voted the 2025 winner of the USA Wrestling Women’s College Wrestler of the Year Award, which goes to the nation’s best college wrestler annually.

In her first collegiate season with the Hawkeyes, Blades recorded a 25-0 record, which included a 100% bonus rate, 23 technical falls and two pins. She earned the 160-pound title at the 2025 National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships and was named Outstanding Wrestler of the event. Her efforts also helped Iowa claim it’s second-straight national team title.

USA Wrestling Surpasses 345,000 Members, Breaks Membership Record

USA Wrestling surpassed 345,000 members for the first time in its 57-year history, with nearly five months remaining in the 2024-25 membership year.

Remembering Saitiev: Master On Mat Who Inspired Many

Buvaisar Saitiev was an unknown before the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. And after that he became the legend.

A three-time Olympic gold medalist, six-time World champion and an inspiration to the wrestling world, Saitiev passed away earlier this month at the age of 49.

National Duals Invitational Team Qualifications Announced

The National Duals Invitational, a groundbreaking $1 million collegiate wrestling event sponsored by Paycom, has announced the qualification process for the inaugural 16-team bracket.

Featuring top programs from across the country, this high-stakes tournament will bring together elite competition and unprecedented prize money to the BOK Center in Tulsa on Nov. 15-16.

National Girls High School Rankings Include Two New No. 1 Wrestlers

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame, USA Wrestling and FloWrestling have published the latest National Girls High School Rankings, which include Ella Poalillo, #1 at 155 Pounds and #24 in Pound-for-Pound, High Point Regional High School, Wantage, New Jersey (Photo by Tony Rotundo | WrestlersAreWarriors.com)