👑 Trent Hidlay Crowned World Champion
Lewistown, Pa. native and NC State wrestling alumnus Trent Hidlay made history at the Senior World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, capturing gold at 92 kg in his first appearance at the tournament. Entering as the No. 8 seed, Hidlay outscored his opponents 42–6 en route to the title, securing three technical falls and completing a dramatic comeback from an eight-point deficit in the finals against Amanula Gadzhimagomedov. The Wolfpack standout became NC State’s first-ever world champion and the first ACC wrestler to claim a world title since 1998.
🥇Will Denny Secures Gold for Team USA at U20 Pan Ams
Manhattan, Illinois native and incoming freshman at NC State, Will Denny delivered a stellar performance at the U20 Pan American Wrestling Championships in Lima, Peru. Representing Team USA at 74 kg in men’s freestyle, he triumphed in all three of his matches—recording one pin and two technical falls, including an 11–0 shutout in the final against El Salvador’s Kevin Aleman Gomez
Grit & Growth at the World Team Trials
Three Wolfpack RTC athletes—Ed Scott (74 kg), Jackson Arrington (70 kg), and Christian Knop (97 kg)—competed at the 2025 Senior World Team Trials Challenge in Louisville, KY. Scott reached the consolation semifinals with two strong wins. Arrington battled through a tough 70 kg bracket, narrowly dropping his consolation match. Knop faced two gritty bouts at 97 kg but came up short. While none advanced to Final X, all three gained valuable experience against top-tier competition.
🏆 Trent Hidlay Captures Gold at 2025 Pan Am Championships
Trent Hidlay captured the 92kg freestyle gold medal at the 2025 Pan American Championships in Monterrey, Mexico, dominating the field with powerful offense and relentless pressure. Hidlay’s performance continues to prove he's one of the top contenders on the international stage.
This victory is a testament not only to Trent’s hard work but also to the leadership of Coach Jamill Kelly, whose Olympic-level experience and technical mentorship have been instrumental in Hidlay’s development.
🏆 🥇 Trent Hidlay Crowned U.S. Open Champion at 92kg
In addition to Hidlay’s gold, Christian Knop battled to a strong 4th-place finish at 97kg, Jackson Arrington and Ed Scott both secured 7th-place honors, and Tyrie Houghton placed 8th in a deep heavyweight field. In U20 action, Gavin Linsman and Latrell Schafer each picked up multiple dominant wins, showing the depth of young talent rising through the program.