Oklahoma high school boys wrestling 2023-24 preview: Storylines, wrestlers, teams to watch
The 2023-24 Oklahoma high school boys wrestling season is underway.
Here are some Oklahoma City-area storylines and wrestlers to watch.
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Top OKC-area storylines for 2023-24 boys wrestling season
Tuttle looks to add to dynasty. The Class 4A Tigers have won 14 consecutive dual state titles and are tied with Perry for the most in state history with 20 overall. Tuttle has also claimed 15 straight state tournament championships and has 20 overall.
Will Edmond North get it done in Class 6A? The Huskies have just one dual state title and one state tournament crown, and those victories came in 2013. They’ve been among the best in recent years and will try to get over the hump this season. Stillwater is the three-time defending state tournament champion and has claimed two straight dual state crowns.
What team will prevail in Class 5A? Carl Albert had a shocking victory at the state tournament last season, winning the title after not qualifying for dual state and placing fifth at regionals. Elgin won the dual state championship. This will be an interesting classification and one to keep an eye on.
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OKC-area boys wrestlers to watch during 2023-24 season
Cash Donnell, Sr., Piedmont: An OU signee, Donnell went 35-0 as a sophomore and claimed the Class 6A 113-pound title. Last season, he won the 120-pound crown and went 33-3.
Beau Hickman, Jr., Tuttle: The Oklahoma State commit is a two-time state champion in Class 4A. Hickman made The Oklahoman’s All-City first team last season after finishing 44-4.
Hunter Hollingsworth, Sr., Edmond North: The OU signee was the Class 6A runner-up at 132 pounds last season. As a sophomore, he claimed the 120-pound title.
LaDarion Lockett, Jr., Stillwater: A two-time Class 6A state champion and Oklahoma State commit, Lockett is one of the top recruits in the nation. He finished 38-1 as he claimed the 145-pound crown as a freshman and was 40-1 last season as won the 157-pound championship.
Layton Schneider, Sr., Edmond North: Schneider won the Class 6A 145-pound title last season and finished 34-3. He’ll continue his career at Air Force.
Landyn Sommer, Sr., Stillwater: The OU signee finished undefeated last season as he went 33-0 and claimed the Class 6A 165-pound championship.
Ethan Teague, Jr., Tuttle: The Oklahoma State commit claimed the Class 4A crown at 157 pounds last season and had a 37-4 record.
Ricky Thomas, Sr., Edmond North: He was named a Wrestler of the Year finalist by The Oklahoman last season after winning the Class 6A 285-pound crown and finishing 42-2.
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