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NC Native Oakley Discusses Last Season of College Wrestling and Home-State Pride

NC Native Oakley Discusses Last Season of College Wrestling and Home-State Pride

NC Native Oakley Discusses Last Season of College Wrestling and Home-State Pride

Nov 22, 20252 min read

Photo BY LEVI DENNIS

Photo BY LEVI DENNIS

Best Start in Nearly 20 Years Tar Heels Sweep Carolina Duals to Move to 5–0

Nov 21, 20252 min read

Trahan gets his hand raised after capturing the Wolverine Challenge title last weekend. Photo by Charles Schaefer.

Trahan gets his hand raised after capturing the Wolverine Challenge title last weekend. Photo by Charles Schaefer.

The Last Ride JoJo Trahan’s Senior Season

Nov 21, 20253 min read

Just the Beginning the Rise of Skyline’s Josiah Sykes After a Breakout Super 32 Run.

Just the Beginning the Rise of Skyline’s Josiah Sykes After a Breakout Super 32 Run.

Just the Beginning the Rise of Skyline’s Josiah Sykes After a Breakout Super 32 Run.

Nov 20, 20254 min read

Coach Joseph Anders and Coach Marcus Sayers in the corner at the 2025 NCHSAA State Finals.

Coach Joseph Anders and Coach Marcus Sayers in the corner at the 2025 NCHSAA State Finals.

Inside One of the Area’s Fastest Rising Clubs. The Story of Coach Anders and Trinity Top Team

Nov 19, 20256 min read

NC native Phillip Terrell is set to compete at the 2026 NAIA National Championship. The national tournament gets underway tomorrow.

NC native Phillip Terrell is set to compete at the 2026 NAIA National Championship. The national tournament gets underway tomorrow.

NC native Kamilah Brooks is headed back to the national stage. After placing 2nd at the Mid-South Conference Championships, Brooks secured her spot at 124 lbs in the 2026 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championships, marking her second career national qualification.

NC native Kamilah Brooks is headed back to the national stage. After placing 2nd at the Mid-South Conference Championships, Brooks secured her spot at 124 lbs in the 2026 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championships, marking her second career national qualification.

NC native Aynsley Fink has punched her ticket to the 2026 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championships set for March 13–14 in Park City, Kansas.

Fink secured her spot after capturing the KCAC Championship at 103 pounds, going 3-0 at the conference tournament to claim the title.

NC native Aynsley Fink has punched her ticket to the 2026 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championships set for March 13–14 in Park City, Kansas.

Fink secured her spot after capturing the KCAC Championship at 103 pounds, going 3-0 at the conference tournament to claim the title.

NC native Morgan Repasky is headed back to the national stage at 103 lbs, qualifying for the 2026 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championships for the second straight year.

NC native Morgan Repasky is headed back to the national stage at 103 lbs, qualifying for the 2026 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championships for the second straight year.

Here’s a look at all 10 weight classes for the 2026 ACC Wrestling Championships as the conference heads to Blacksburg this weekend.

#ACCWrestling #RoadToNCAAs #CarolinaCombatMedia

Here’s a look at all 10 weight classes for the 2026 ACC Wrestling Championships as the conference heads to Blacksburg this weekend.

#ACCWrestling #RoadToNCAAs #CarolinaCombatMedia

#KeepCBUWrestling

College wrestling matters.
Opportunities matter.
Programs matter.

#KeepCBUWrestling

College wrestling matters.
Opportunities matter.
Programs matter.

IN DECEMBER
HE CALLED HIS SHOT

STATE CHAMPION
TEAM STATE DUAL CHAMPION

OMEGA EDGE
GOT IT DONE

IN DECEMBER
HE CALLED HIS SHOT

STATE CHAMPION
TEAM STATE DUAL CHAMPION

OMEGA EDGE
GOT IT DONE

The 2026 ACC Championship preseeds have been released.

The 2026 ACC Championship preseeds have been released.

Jax Forrest enters the Big 12 Championships as the No. 1 seed at 133 lbs. Action begins March 6–7.

Jax Forrest enters the Big 12 Championships as the No. 1 seed at 133 lbs. Action begins March 6–7.

2026 CCC All-Conference Selections

2026 CCC All-Conference Selections

Central Carolina Conference Coach of the Year Brandon Coggins.

Central Carolina Conference Coach of the Year Brandon Coggins.

Central Carolina Conference Co–Upper Weight Player of the Year Dominic Hittepole.

Central Carolina Conference Co–Upper Weight Player of the Year Dominic Hittepole.

Central Carolina Conference Co–Upper Weight Player of the Year JoJo Trahan.

Central Carolina Conference Co–Upper Weight Player of the Year JoJo Trahan.

Central Carolina Conference Co–Lower Weight Player of the Year Aiden Burkholder.

Central Carolina Conference Co–Lower Weight Player of the Year Aiden Burkholder.

Central Carolina Conference Co–Lower Weight Player of the Year Ayden Summers.

Central Carolina Conference Co–Lower Weight Player of the Year Ayden Summers.

Mark Samuel captured the Region IV Championship at 141 pounds, punching his ticket back to the national stage.

Now, the North Carolina native turns his focus toward defending his NCAA title as the 2026 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships will be held March 13-14 at Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Mark Samuel captured the Region IV Championship at 141 pounds, punching his ticket back to the national stage.

Now, the North Carolina native turns his focus toward defending his NCAA title as the 2026 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships will be held March 13-14 at Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Maxwell Kiel captured the Super Region II title at 174 pounds, earning another trip to the NCAA Division II National Championships.

The victory marks his fourth career appearance at nationals and his third regional championship.

Maxwell Kiel captured the Super Region II title at 174 pounds, earning another trip to the NCAA Division II National Championships.

The victory marks his fourth career appearance at nationals and his third regional championship.

James Joplin wins the Super Region II title at 133 pounds, punching his ticket back to the NCAA Division II National Championships.

The two-time All-American and Midwest Classic Champion continues to add to an already impressive career resume as he heads back to the national stage.

James Joplin wins the Super Region II title at 133 pounds, punching his ticket back to the NCAA Division II National Championships.

The two-time All-American and Midwest Classic Champion continues to add to an already impressive career resume as he heads back to the national stage.

Cooper Davis is headed to the NCAA Division II National Championships after placing third at 125 pounds in Super Region II.

He’ll compete March 13–14 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

North Carolina represented on the national stage.

Cooper Davis is headed to the NCAA Division II National Championships after placing third at 125 pounds in Super Region II.

He’ll compete March 13–14 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

North Carolina represented on the national stage.

Kyler Pickard is headed back to the NCAA Division II National Championships at 184 pounds after finishing runner-up at Super Region II.

He’ll compete March 13–14 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Back on the national stage.

Kyler Pickard is headed back to the NCAA Division II National Championships at 184 pounds after finishing runner-up at Super Region II.

He’ll compete March 13–14 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Back on the national stage.

Luke Kunath is headed to the NCAA Division II National Championships after capturing the Super Region II title at 141 pounds.

The returning All-American returns to NCAAs

He’ll compete March 13–14 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

Luke Kunath is headed to the NCAA Division II National Championships after capturing the Super Region II title at 141 pounds.

The returning All-American returns to NCAAs

He’ll compete March 13–14 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

Caleb Moore is headed to the NCAA Division II National Championships after capturing the Super Region II title at 197 pounds.

He’ll compete March 13–14 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Caleb Moore is headed to the NCAA Division II National Championships after capturing the Super Region II title at 197 pounds.

He’ll compete March 13–14 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

HENRY CEJUDO
TECH FALL 11-0
OVER URIJAH FABER
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HENRY CEJUDO
TECH FALL 11-0
OVER URIJAH FABER
📸: @gc.photos._

Owen McMullen earns his 100th career win.

Owen McMullen earns his 100th career win.

DOUBLE CHAMPS.

The 2025–2026 Trinity Bulldogs capture both the 3A Dual Team State Championship and the 3A Individual Tournament Team Title.

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DOUBLE CHAMPS.

The 2025–2026 Trinity Bulldogs capture both the 3A Dual Team State Championship and the 3A Individual Tournament Team Title.

Contact @dennis_graphics221 for all your graphic needs!

Congratulations to Omega Edge on capturing the 2026 NCHSAA 3A 132 State Championship.

Congratulations to Omega Edge on capturing the 2026 NCHSAA 3A 132 State Championship.

Officially Friday

Officially Friday

History made.

Aidan Gore (157, M) and Addison Gore (120, W) captured state titles in the men’s and women’s 7A division, becoming the first brother–sister duo in NCHSAA history to do it simultaneously.

History made.

Aidan Gore (157, M) and Addison Gore (120, W) captured state titles in the men’s and women’s 7A division, becoming the first brother–sister duo in NCHSAA history to do it simultaneously.

The 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship allocations are set.

The Big Ten once again leads the way with 87 automatic bids, followed by the Big 12 with 63 and the ACC with 39.

Pre-allocations total 288, with 42 at-large spots still up for grabs.

The 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship allocations are set.

The Big Ten once again leads the way with 87 automatic bids, followed by the Big 12 with 63 and the ACC with 39.

Pre-allocations total 288, with 42 at-large spots still up for grabs.

Almost Friday State Title Edition
Photo 1 NCHSAA
Photo 2 @reneessfilms
Photo 3 @still_visualsphotography
Photo 4 @poplar.media

Almost Friday State Title Edition
Photo 1 NCHSAA
Photo 2 @reneessfilms
Photo 3 @still_visualsphotography
Photo 4 @poplar.media

CHRISTIAN KNOPP JOINS THE RAW COACHING STAFF

4X ALABAMA STATE CHAMPION
ONLY 4-TIME UNDEFEATED STATE CHAMP IN AHSAA HISTORY

321–0 HIGH SCHOOL RECORD
2019 NHSCA SENIOR NATIONAL CHAMPION
4X NHSCA ALL-AMERICAN
FLO NATIONALS ALL-AMERICAN
UWW ALL-AMERICAN
2X FARGO ALL-AMERICAN

FORMER NC STATE WRESTLER

CHRISTIAN KNOPP JOINS THE RAW COACHING STAFF

4X ALABAMA STATE CHAMPION
ONLY 4-TIME UNDEFEATED STATE CHAMP IN AHSAA HISTORY

321–0 HIGH SCHOOL RECORD
2019 NHSCA SENIOR NATIONAL CHAMPION
4X NHSCA ALL-AMERICAN
FLO NATIONALS ALL-AMERICAN
UWW ALL-AMERICAN
2X FARGO ALL-AMERICAN

FORMER NC STATE WRESTLER

Congratulations to Kane Bryson (125) and Boedi Kirkland (149) on qualifying for the 2026 NAIA National Championships. The national stage awaits.

Congratulations to Kane Bryson (125) and Boedi Kirkland (149) on qualifying for the 2026 NAIA National Championships. The national stage awaits.

Grayson Carroll gets the fall when it matters most, punching his ticket to the podium and securing state placment.
Video courtesy of Lindsay Carroll.

Grayson Carroll gets the fall when it matters most, punching his ticket to the podium and securing state placment.
Video courtesy of Lindsay Carroll.

Pretty cool seeing Carolina Combat Media being repped on the mat at the Coliseum this weekend and last week’s state duals. Appreciate everybody rocking CCM and showing love all weekend!

Pretty cool seeing Carolina Combat Media being repped on the mat at the Coliseum this weekend and last week’s state duals. Appreciate everybody rocking CCM and showing love all weekend!

From the first whistle in November to the lights at the state tournament, North Carolina showed out all season long and we were honored to document it.

The energy.
The storylines.
The champions.
The seniors closing chapters.

Nothing like it.

ACC Championships up next.
Back at NHSCA’s for year two.

North Carolina and beyond we’re just getting started.

Thank you for the support. 🔥

#CarolinaCombatMedia #NCWrestling

From the first whistle in November to the lights at the state tournament, North Carolina showed out all season long and we were honored to document it.

The energy.
The storylines.
The champions.
The seniors closing chapters.

Nothing like it.

ACC Championships up next.
Back at NHSCA’s for year two.

North Carolina and beyond we’re just getting started.

Thank you for the support. 🔥

#CarolinaCombatMedia #NCWrestling

Three NC natives are headed to NCAA’s in Iowa

Lillian Prendergast (103 lbs) and Katie Simmons (110 lbs) each earned third-place finishes at their respective regionals to punch their tickets to the NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championships.

Zaria Robinson (207 lbs) secured her spot with a second-place finish.

North Carolina will be well represented on the national stage.

Three NC natives are headed to NCAA’s in Iowa

Lillian Prendergast (103 lbs) and Katie Simmons (110 lbs) each earned third-place finishes at their respective regionals to punch their tickets to the NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championships.

Zaria Robinson (207 lbs) secured her spot with a second-place finish.

North Carolina will be well represented on the national stage.

ADAIR PANAMA WITH THE CLEAN SLIDE IN HIS OPENING MATCH OF THIS YEAR’S STATE TOURNAMENT 💥

He set the tone early and never looked back rolling through the bracket on his way to capturing his 2nd state title.

ADAIR PANAMA WITH THE CLEAN SLIDE IN HIS OPENING MATCH OF THIS YEAR’S STATE TOURNAMENT 💥

He set the tone early and never looked back rolling through the bracket on his way to capturing his 2nd state title.

Jax Forrest techs 2x NCAA finalist Drake Ayala, 19–3.

Statement win. Redshirt officially burned.

Jax Forrest techs 2x NCAA finalist Drake Ayala, 19–3.

Statement win. Redshirt officially burned.

Now ✌️Time State Champion

Now ✌️Time State Champion

NC Native Jackson Baglio goes 3-0 to capture the Wildcat 125 Open title this weekend.

NC Native Jackson Baglio goes 3-0 to capture the Wildcat 125 Open title this weekend.

NC native Ethan Oakley goes 3-0 to win the Wildcat Open 133 title

A strong showing for the North Carolina Native.

#CollegeWrestling #NCWrestling #CarolinaCombatMedia

NC native Ethan Oakley goes 3-0 to win the Wildcat Open 133 title

A strong showing for the North Carolina Native.

#CollegeWrestling #NCWrestling #CarolinaCombatMedia

Record-setting year for Trinity Top Team.

3 State Champions.
6 State Finalists.
10 State Placers including 2 from non-Trinity schools.

That’s the growth of a club. Different singlets, same room, same standard.

Built different. 💪🏻🏆

Record-setting year for Trinity Top Team.

3 State Champions.
6 State Finalists.
10 State Placers including 2 from non-Trinity schools.

That’s the growth of a club. Different singlets, same room, same standard.

Built different. 💪🏻🏆

Congratulations to Joseph Trahan on capturing the 3A 285 state championship.

The Trinity senior closes out his career with a perfect 62–0 season, finishing as a 3x state placer and adding a long-awaited state title to his résumé. Along the way, he helped power Trinity to dual team and individual team championships this season.

180 career wins. One final gold. Well earned. 🏆

Congratulations to Joseph Trahan on capturing the 3A 285 state championship.

The Trinity senior closes out his career with a perfect 62–0 season, finishing as a 3x state placer and adding a long-awaited state title to his résumé. Along the way, he helped power Trinity to dual team and individual team championships this season.

180 career wins. One final gold. Well earned. 🏆

What a weekend covering our first state tournament. Being able to capture it all from the floor and see everything unfold in real time was special.

Here’s a few behind-the-scenes moments from the weekend the stuff you don’t always see in the final posts.

Shoutout to everyone who came up, introduced themselves, showed love, and had great conversations throughout the tournament. That’s what makes this even more meaningful.

Congratulations to all the state champions boys and girls and every placer who earned their spot on the podium. Well deserved all the way around.

What a weekend covering our first state tournament. Being able to capture it all from the floor and see everything unfold in real time was special.

Here’s a few behind-the-scenes moments from the weekend the stuff you don’t always see in the final posts.

Shoutout to everyone who came up, introduced themselves, showed love, and had great conversations throughout the tournament. That’s what makes this even more meaningful.

Congratulations to all the state champions boys and girls and every placer who earned their spot on the podium. Well deserved all the way around.

Trinity closes out the 3A season with championships at both the regional and state level.

• 3A Dual Team State Champions
• 3A Individual Team State Champions
• 3A East Individual Regional Team Champions
• 3A East Dual Team Regional Champions

Trinity closes out the 3A season with championships at both the regional and state level.

• 3A Dual Team State Champions
• 3A Individual Team State Champions
• 3A East Individual Regional Team Champions
• 3A East Dual Team Regional Champions

@weststanlywrestling State Champions
Photo sent in by Mellisa Kiker

@weststanlywrestling State Champions
Photo sent in by Mellisa Kiker

3A MOW @aydenmad_dogsumners

3A MOW @aydenmad_dogsumners

Trinity 3a State Champs

Trinity 3a State Champs

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