World Team Trial Recap
May 22, 2025
🏆 Wolfpack RTC Athletes Compete at 2025 World Team Trials Challenge
The Wolfpack RTC took 3 wrestlers to the 2025 Senior World Team Trials Challenge Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky. Competing against the nation's best, our athletes demonstrated resilience and skill throughout the event.
Ed Scott (74 kg):
Scott opened his tournament with a swift technical fall over Elroy Perkin, securing a 10-0 victory in just 52 seconds. In the quarterfinals, he faced National Champ David Carr, where he was defeated by a 13-3 technical fall. Scott rebounded in the consolation rounds with a 10-2 decision over Michael Caliendo but concluded his run with a narrow 4-1 loss to Quincy Monday in the consolation semifinals.
Jackson Arrington (70 kg):
Arrington faced a challenging bracket, opening against James Green. Despite a valiant effort, he was defeated by a 10-0 technical fall. In the consolation round, Arrington was edged out in a close 4-3 decision by Will Lewan, concluding his tournament run.
Christian Knop (97 kg):
Knop began his tournament with a tough matchup against Justin Rademacher, falling by an 11-0 technical fall. In the consolation bracket, he battled Ethan Laird in a close contest but ultimately dropped a 4-1 decision, ending his run in Louisville.
While they did not advance to Final X, their performances underscore the depth and dedication within our program. The experience gained at this elite level of competition will undoubtedly contribute to their growth and future successes.
We extend our congratulations to all participants and look forward to building upon these experiences as we continue to develop world-class wrestlers at the Wolfpack RTC.
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