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RECAP: 2024 AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals

A new name on an old location held host to this years AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals which saw over 1,000 wrestlers come to start the new year on the mat.

Jan 09, 2024

RECAP: 2024 AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals

2024 AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals
Dates: January 6-7, 2024
Location: Liberty First Credit Union Arena – Ralston, Nebraska
Event Page | Schedule | Watch Replay
 

RALSTON, Neb. (January 9, 2024) – The 2024 AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals revisited an old arena with a brand new name. This past weekend, Liberty First Credit Union Arena saw wrestlers being crowned with their championship chains and AAU National Championship Rings. With the competition concluded, it’s time to clean the mats and reflect on the standout achievers in this year’s event.
 
Athletes from 14 different states journeyed to Ralston, converging to compete for the coveted AAU championship chain. Liberty First Credit Union Arena witnessed a total of 1,238 wrestlers, segmented into various age groups and weight categories. These groups included: Tots (6 and under), Batam (7-8), Midget (9-10), Novice (11-12), and School Boy/Girl 8th grade and under (13-15). The victors of each weight category within every division were honored with a Chain of Champions.
 

Colter Frain (Powerhouse Wrestling Club) and Cruzer Dominguez (MWC Wrestling Academy) both returned this year to defend their Championship Chain. Colter Frain won by decision over Kayden Young to retain his Midget Boys 90 title. With this win Colter becomes a 5-time winner. Cruzer Dominguez won by decision over Kipton Lewis to retain his SchoolBoy 110 title. With Cruzer securing another Championship Chain he raises his total AAU Winter National titles to five as well. 

Frain and Dominguez were not the only ones leaving Ralston as multi-year champions at the AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals. Below is a list of individuals who were awarded a championship ring for being multiple time winners at AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals.

Novice Boys 65 – Beckett Moyer – 3 x
Midget Boys 90 – Colter Frain – 5 x
Novice Boys 95 – Levi Halbert – 5 x
SchoolGirl 100 – Ariel Biggs – 3 x
SchoolBoy 110 – Cruzer Dominguez – 5 x
SchoolGirl 115 – Jauzlyean Gray – 6 x
Novice Boys 130 – Paxton Morgan – 5 x
SchoolBoy 160 – Jshawn Sterling – 6 x

Angry Fish and Contenders Wrestling Academy both finished with a 5-0 record putting themselves into the top category  for winning percentage in the tournament. For the second year in a row Sebolt Wrestling Academy finished first in total match points with 1,584.

A Full list of results can be found on Trackwrestling. Miss a match? Don’t worry, full length replays of the matches can be viewed on Flowrestling.

Thank you to everyone who competed safely and successfully at the 2024 AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals. For all information and upcoming wrestling dates, visit aauwrestling.net.

Be Sure to follow us on all social media to highlights from the weekend and images of your wrestlers. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And Share all of your images with us by adding #AAUWrestling and #AAUWinterNationals
 

 

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