51 BTSC wrestlers qualify for Fargo

This summer, 51 Beat the Streets Chicago wrestlers (30 boys and 21 girls) will represent Team Illinois at the 2026 US Marine Corps Junior and 16U National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota. Widely considered the most prestigious freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling tournament in the country, Fargo brings together the nation's top high school wrestlers and serves as a proving ground for future collegiate competitors. For many wrestlers, strong performances at Fargo can elevate their recruiting profiles and provide valuable exposure to college coaches from across the country. We are proud of all 51 qualifiers who earned the opportunity to represent Illinois and look forward to watching them compete on one of wrestling's biggest stages! 

Check out all our amazing wrestlers representing Team Illinois!

Boys Greco-Roman Qualifiers

Crue Hatchell, Jaden Washington, Jeremy Powell Jr., Obadiah Willis, Te'Jon Beals, Axel Rodriguez, Antonio Reyes, Andre Rice, Nolan Callahan, Jeremiah Lawrence, Colton Huff, Chance Woods, Dylan Galvez, David Ogunsanya, Arkail Griffin, Samer Suleiman, Zach Michaud

Boys Freestyle Qualifiers

Crue Hatchell, Jaden Washington, Jeremy Powell Jr., Obadiah Willis, Te'Jon Beals, Michael Chatman, Arturo Balderas, Jesse Nunez, Axel Rodriguez, Antonio Reyes, Colton Huff, David, Ogunsanya, Arkail Griffin

Girls Freestyle Qualifiers

Charlotte nold, Yazmine Garcia, Hannah Chong, Gianna Mezzano, Viviana Esparza, Eila Barbour, Layla Moreland, Elena Haugh, Csani Wilson, Giselle Arambula, Danita Palmore, Carmen Jackson, Demetria Griffin, Zoë Connelly, Giancarla Garduño Díaz, Zahabia Badru, America Cabrera, Kenaiece Barrett, Sara Martinez Lopera, Makiya May, Esmeralda Bustamante

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