Roxa Rated Wrestlers of the Week
Another weekend of hard-nosed competition produced big bracket wins, rankings shakeups, and several standout performances across Nebraska. From top-ranked wrestlers defending their spots to lower-ranked athletes making serious moves upward, this group earned Roxa Rated Wrestler of the Week recognition this week.
Micah Alder (Roxa Rated #2)
Randolph Wrestling Club | 4th Grade | 140 lbs
Micah powered through a tough bracket at Wayne, defeating the #10 and #16 wrestlers at 140 lbs along with the #7 wrestler at 160 lbs in the 3rd–4th grade division. A dominant run that reinforced his standing near the top of the rankings.
Julia Streff (Roxa Rated #6)
CWO | 7th Grade | 89 lbs
Julia emerged on top of a loaded field in York. Entering ranked #6 at 89 lbs in the 7th–8th grade division, she knocked off the #4 and #7 wrestlers at 89 lbs, plus the #3 wrestler at 82 lbs, to capture the bracket title.
Keila Kohout (Roxa Rated #6)
York Wrestling Club | 7th Grade | 101 lbs
Keila delivered a strong performance on her home mats in York this weekend. Coming in ranked #6 at 101 lbs, she defeated the #7 wrestler at 113 lbs, the #13 wrestler at 107 lbs, and the #14 wrestler at 101 lbs to secure first place.
Carson Simons (Roxa Rated #4)
Waverly Wrestling Club | 2nd Grade | 62 lbs
Carson took control of a stacked bracket in Kearney that featured the #2, #6, and #8 wrestlers at 62 lbs. Entering as the #4 wrestler in the 1st–2nd grade division, he finished on top with a complete performance.
Cooper Sadlo (Roxa Rated #7)
Kearney Matcats | 3rd Grade | 70 lbs
Cooper ran the gauntlet in Kearney, winning a brutal bracket that included the #2, #6, #11, and #17 ranked wrestlers at 70 lbs. Entering as the #7 wrestler, he proved he belongs firmly in the upper tier of his division.
Treyson Goebel (Roxa Rated #13)
Syracuse Mat Club | 7th Grade | 80 lbs
Treyson put together an impressive run in Kearney. Coming in ranked #13 at 80 lbs, he captured the title in a bracket that featured the #10 and #15 wrestlers at 85 lbs along with the #12 and #14 wrestlers at 80 lbs.
Gunner Thompson (Roxa Rated #5)
Nebraska Elite | 8th Grade | 102 lbs
Gunner showed his toughness by moving up and defeating the #2 and #6 wrestlers at 110 lbs to win his bracket in Kearney. He is currently ranked #5 at 102 lbs in the 7th–8th grade division.
Niles Otjen (Roxa Rated #1)
Battle Creek Brave Elite | 2nd Grade | 50 lbs
Niles continued his dominant season, running through a bracket that included the #8 and #18 wrestlers at 50 lbs and the #15 wrestler at 45 lbs. Currently ranked #1 at 50 lbs, he once again showed why he sits atop the standings.
Charlie Stec (Roxa Rated #11)
Valentine Wrestling Club | 2nd Grade | 59 lbs
Charlie delivered a big performance in Kearney. Entering ranked #11 at 59 lbs, he defeated both the #5 and #7 wrestlers at 59 lbs to claim his bracket title.
Brody Desmond (Roxa Rated #17)
Blair Wrestling Club | 3rd Grade | 65 lbs
Brody made one of the biggest moves of the weekend. Coming in ranked #17 at 65 lbs, he won his bracket in Blair by defeating the #6 wrestler at 65 lbs and the #3 wrestler at 60 lbs in the 3rd–4th grade division.