Two World champions headline qualifiers for the World Team Trials
May 12, 2006
SIOUX CITY, IA -- Two World champions, an Olympic silver medalist and three other World medalists highlight the list of qualifiers for the U.S. World Team Trials for wrestling on May 26-28 at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
World champions Dremiel Byers and Sammie Henson headline a strong field of athletes that are seeking to qualify for the World Championships on Sept. 26-Oct. 2 in Guangzhou, China. Byers was a 2002 World champion in Greco-Roman wrestling at 264.5 pounds. Henson won a World title in freestyle in 1998 before following with an Olympic silver medal in 2000. Henson also made the 2005 World Team at 121 pounds.
Veterans Joe Williams is a two-time World bronze medalist in freestyle at 163 pounds. Tolly Thompson and Justin Ruiz, a pair of former University of Nebraska standouts, each won World bronze medals last year. Thompson competes in freestyle at 264.5 pounds while Ruiz is ranked No. 1 in Greco-Roman at 211.5 pounds.
U.S. World Team Trials qualifiers
MEN’S FREESTYLE
55 KG/121 LBS.
- U.S. Nationals champion – Henry Cejudo, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, second place - Matt Azevedo, Arroyo Grande, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Adam Smith, Newport, Pa. (ITCWC)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Collin Cudd, River Falls, Wis. (Badger)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Luke Eustice, Coralville, Iowa (Hawkeye TC)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Mark McKnight, McDonald, Pa. (New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Terrance Clendenin, Toms River, N.J. (Unattached)
- Olympic Team member – Sammie Henson, Flintstone, Ga. (Sunkist Kids)
- World Team member – Eric Akin, Gardner, Kan. (Cyclone WC)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – Grant Nakamura, Ames, Iowa (Cyclone WC)
- ’05 NYAC Holiday Open champion – Henry Cejudo, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
- ’05 Dave Schultz Memorial champion – Matt Azevedo, Arroyo Grande, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
- International Tour medalist (within 1 year) –
- ’06 Uzbekistan Independence Cup gold medalist – Sammie Henson, Flintstone, Ga. (Sunkist Kids)
- ’06 Poland Open gold medalist – Matt Azevedo, Arroyo Grande, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
- ’06 Yasar Dogu International silver medalist – Sammie Henson, Flintstone, Ga. (Sunkist Kids)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – Michael Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Colo.
- University Nationals champion – Franklin Gomez, Brandon, Fla. (Michigan WC)
- University Nationals, second place – Luke Smith (The A-TEAM)
60 KG/132 LBS.
- U.S. Nationals champion - Zach Roberson, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, second place - Michael Lightner, Norman, Okla. (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Nate Gallick, Tucson, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Mike Zadick, Solon, Iowa (Hawkeye TC)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Cliff Moore, Iowa City, Iowa (Hawkeye TC)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Josh Moore, Cuyahoga Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Teyon Ware, Norman, Okla. (New York AC)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – Jesse Brock, Boise, Idaho (Bronco WC)
- Olympic Team member – Stephen Abas, Fresno, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
- World Team member – Michael Lightner, Norman, Okla. (Sunkist Kids)
- ’05 NYAC Holiday Open champion – Travis Lee, Ithaca, N.Y. (New York AC)
- ’05 Dave Schultz Memorial champion – Mike Zadick, Solon, Iowa (Hawkeye TC)
- International Tour medalist (within 1 year) -
- ’05 Henri Deglane Challenge silver medalist – Angel Cejudo, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
- ’06 Uzbekistan Independence Cup silver medalist – Mike Zadick, Solon, Iowa (Hawkeye TC)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – Nick Gallick, Tucson, Ariz. (Cyclone WC)
- University Nationals champion – Vic Moreno, Stockton, Calif. (Meat Head Wrestling Club)
- University Nationals, second place – Mike Rowe, Huntington, Md. (Sunkist Kids)
66 KG/145.5 LBS.
- U.S. Nationals champion - Chris Bono, Ringgold, Ga. (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, second place - Bill Zadick, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Doug Schwab, Blacksburg, Va. (Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Jared Frayer, Cambridge, Mass. (Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Jared Lawrence, Roseville, Minn. (Minnesota Storm)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Eric Larkin, Tempe, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - JaMarr Billman, Ithaca, N.Y. (New York AC)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – Dylan Long, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Unattached)
- World Team member – Chris Bono, Ringgold, Ga. (Sunkist Kids)
- World Team member – Bill Zadick, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- World University Games champion - Jesse Jantzen, Brookline, Mass. (New York AC)
- ’05 Sunkist Kids International champion – Eric Larkin, Tempe, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids)
- ’05 NYAC Holiday Open champion – Jared Lawrence, Roseville, Minn. (Minnesota Storm)
- ’05 Dave Schultz Memorial champion – Chris Bono, Ringgold, Ga. (Sunkist Kids)
- International Tour medalist (within 1 year) –
- ’06 Uzbekistan Independence Cup silver medalist – Chris Bono, Ringgold, Ga. (Sunkist Kids)
- ’06 Uzbekistan Independence Cup bronze medalist – Jared Lawrence, Roseville, Minn. (Minnesota Storm)
- ’06 Poland Open bronze medalist – Aaron Holker, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- ’06 Yasar Dogu International bronze medalist – Chris Bono, Ringgold, Ga. (Sunkist Kids)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – Mitch Mueller, Iowa City, Iowa (Cyclone WC)
- University Nationals champion – Andy Simmons, Williamston, Mich. (Michigan WC)
- University Nationals, second place – Phillip Simpson, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
74 KG/163 LBS.
- U.S. Nationals champion - Donny Pritzlaff, Northport, N.Y. (New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, second place - Joe Williams, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Tyrone Lewis, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Joe Heskett, Grover Beach, Calif. (Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Ramico Blackman, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Matt Gentry, Stanford, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Matt Pell, Columbia, Mo. (Tiger Style Wrestling)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – Matt Gentry, Stanford, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
- Olympic Team member – Joe Williams, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- ’05 Sunkist Kids International champion – Tyrone Lewis, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC)
- ’05 Dave Schultz Memorial champion – Joe Williams, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- International Tour medalist (within 1 year) -
- ’05 Henri Deglane Challenge bronze medalist – Joe Heskett, Grover Beach, Calif. (Gator WC)
- ’06 Uzbekistan Independence Cup gold medalist – Joe Williams, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- ’06 Poland Open silver medalist – Tyrone Lewis, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC)
- ’06 Poland Open bronze medalist – Scott Owen, Annapolis, Md. (New York AC)
- ’06 Yasar Dogu International silver medalist – Joe Williams, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – Travis Paulson, Council Bluffs, Iowa (Cyclone WC)
- University Nationals champion – Trent Paulson, Council Bluffs, Iowa (Cyclone WC)
- University Nationals, second place – Tyron Woodley, Columbia, Mo. (Tiger WC)
84 KG/185 LBS.
- U.S. Nationals champion - Mo Lawal, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, second place – Lee Fullhart, Christianburg, Va. (Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Clint Wattenburg, Ithaca, N.Y. (New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Travis Pascoe, Fresno, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Andy Hrovat, Ann Arbor, Mich. (New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Greg Jones, Morgantown, W.Va. (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Tony Gansen, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – Tony Gansen, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
- World Team member – Mo Lawal, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- ’05 Sunkist Kids International champion – Andy Hrovat, Ann Arbor, Mich. (New York AC)
- ’05 NYAC Holiday Open champion – Andy Hrovat, Ann Arbor, Mich. (New York AC)
- ’05 Dave Schultz Memorial champion – Mo Lawal, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- International Tour medalist (within 1 year) -
- ’05 Henri Deglane Challenge gold medalist – Andy Hrovat, Ann Arbor, Mich. (New York AC)
- ’05 Henri Deglane Challenge silver medalist – Chris Pendleton, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC)
- ’06 Uzbekistan Independence Cup gold medalist – Mo Lawal, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- ’06 Poland Open silver medalist – Andy Hrovat, Ann Arbor, Mich. (New York AC)
- ’06 Yasar Dogu International gold medalist – Mo Lawal, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – Bryce Hasseman, Bloomsburg, Pa. (New York AC)
- University Nationals champion – Jake Herbert, Wexford, Pa. (Wildcat WC)
- University Nationals, second place – Roger Kish, LaPeer, Mich. (Minnesota Storm)
96 KG/211.5 LBS
- U.S. Nationals champion - Daniel Cormier, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, second place - Nik Fekete, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Damion Hahn, Minneapolis, Minn. (Minnesota Storm)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - J.D. Bergman, Columbus, Ohio (Ohio International WC)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Phil Davis, State College, Pa. (Penn State WC)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Sean Stender, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Max Askren, Columbia, Mo. (Sunkist Kids)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – Sam Wendland, Laramie, Wyo. (Unattached)
- Olympic Team member – Daniel Cormier, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC)
- ’05 Sunkist Kids International champion – Sean Stender, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- ’05 NYAC Holiday Open champion – Nick Preston, Columbus, Ohio (Sunkist Kids)
- ’05 Dave Schultz Memorial champion – Nick Preston, Columbus, Ohio (Sunkist Kids)
- International Tour medalist (within 1 year) -
- ’06 Ivan Yarygin Memorial bronze medalist – Nik Fekete, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- ’05 Henri Deglane Challenge gold medalist – Nik Fekete, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – Josh Pearce, Colorado Springs, Colo.
- University Nationals champion – J.D. Bergman, Columbus, Ohio (Ohio International)
- University Nationals, second place – Mike Tamillow, Oak Park, Ill. (Wildcat WC)
120 KG/264.5 LBS.
- U.S. Nationals champion - Tolly Thompson, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, second place - Steve Mocco, N. Bergen, N.J. (New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Tommy Rowlands, Columbus, Ohio (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Michael Irving, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Bubba Gritter, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. (Advantage WC)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Andrew Patrick, Boise, Idaho (Bronco WC)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Arturo Basulto, San Luis Obispo, Calif. (Meathead WC)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – Michael Irving, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- World Team member – Tolly Thompson, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- ’05 Sunkist Kids International champion – Pat Cummins, Evanston, Ill. (New York AC)
- ’05 NYAC Holiday Open champion – Tommy Rowlands, Columbus, Ohio (Sunkist Kids)
- ’05 Dave Schultz Memorial champion – Tolly Thompson, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- International Tour medalist (within 1 year) -
- ’06 Ivan Yarygin Memorial bronze medalist – Tommy Rowlands, Columbus, Ohio (Sunkist Kids)
- ’06 Uzbekistan Independence Cup bronze medalist – Tolly Thompson, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- ’06 Yasar Dogu International bronze medalist – Tolly Thompson, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – Les Sigman, Sturgis, S.D. (Sunkist Kids)
- University Nationals champion – Cole Konrad, Freedom, Wis. (Minnesota Storm)
- University Nationals, second place – Ty Watterson, Corvallis, Ore. (Orange Crush)
GRECO-ROMAN
55 KG/121 LBS.
- U.S. Nationals champion - Lindsey Durlacher, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, second place - Spenser Mango, Flourissant, Mo. (USOEC/Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Sam Hazewinkel, Pensacola, Fla. (Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Jermaine Hodge, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Neal Rodak, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Josh Habeck, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Anthony Brooker, Santa Barbara, Calif. (U.S. Air Force)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – Tyrone Hodge, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- World Team member – Lindsey Durlacher, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- ’05 Sunkist Kids International champion – Joe Betterman, Chicago, Ill. (USOEC/NYAC)
- ’05 NYAC Holiday Open champion – Lindsey Durlacher, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- ’05 Dave Schultz Memorial champion – Lindsey Durlacher, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – Eric Albarracin, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- University Nationals champion – Spenser Mango, Flourissant, Mo. (USOEC/Gator WC)
- University Nationals, second place – Terry Allison, Pinson, Ala. (USOEC)
60 KG/132 LBS.
- U.S. Nationals champion - Joe Warren, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, second place - Jeremiah Davis, El Cajon, Calif. (USOEC/Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Joe Betterman, Chicago, Ill. (USOEC/New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Marco Lara, Long Beach, Calif. (USOEC/New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Kerry Regner, Darlington, Pa. (USOEC)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - James Johnson, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Jeremy McLean, Quantico, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – Duaine Martin (U.S. Army)
- World Team member – Joe Warren, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- ’05 Sunkist Kids International champion – Joe Warren, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- ’05 NYAC Holiday Open champion – Joe Warren, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – Chad Vandiver, DeKalb, Ill.
- University Nationals champion – Nathan Piasecki, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
- University Nationals, second place – Jeremiah Davis, El Cajon, Calif. (USOEC)
66 KG/145.5 LBS.
- U.S. Nationals champion - Marcel Cooper, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, second place - Mike Ellsworth, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Michigan WC)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Glenn Garrison, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Oscar Wood, Fountain, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Mark Rial, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - James Shillow, Quantico, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Zach Lamano, Layton, Utah (Elite Wrestling)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – Darnell Lollis (U.S. Army)
- Olympic Team member – Oscar Wood, Fountain, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- World Team member – Marcel Cooper, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- World Team member – Harry Lester, Akron, Ohio (USOEC/Gator WC)
- ’05 Sunkist Kids International champion – Mark Rial, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- ’05 NYAC Holiday Open champion – Harry Lester, Akron, Ohio (USOEC/Gator WC)
- ’05 Dave Schultz Memorial champion – Harry Lester, Akron, Ohio (USOEC/Gator WC)
- International Tour medalist (within 1 year) –
- ’06 Poland Open bronze medalist – Harry Lester, Akron, Ohio (USOEC/Gator WC)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – Donny DePatto, Quantico, Va. (USMC)
- University Nationals champion – Jacob Curby, LaGrange, Ill. (USOEC)
- University Nationals, second place – Mervin Ford, Marquette, Mich. (USOEC)
74 KG/163 LBS.
- U.S. Nationals champion - T.C. Dantzler, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, second place - Keith Sieracki, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Brandon McNab, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Jess Hargrave, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Cheney Haight, Orem, Utah (USOEC/New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Sasa Petkovic, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Jacob Fisher, Platte City, Mo. (USOEC)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – Jess Hargrave, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- World Team member – T.C. Dantzler, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- World Team member – Keith Sieracki, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- ’05 Sunkist Kids International champion – Jess Hargrave, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- ’05 NYAC Holiday Open champion – Sasa Petkovic, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- ’05 Dave Schultz Memorial champion – T.C. Dantzler, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – Travis Paulson, Council Bluffs, Iowa (Cyclone WC)
- University Nationals champion – Jacob Fisher, Platte City, Mo. (USOEC)
- University Nationals, second place – Kevin Lozano, Marquette, Mich. (USOEC)
84 KG/185 LBS.
- U.S. Nationals champion - Jacob Clark, Quantico, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps)
- U.S. Nationals, second place - Brad Vering, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Aaron Sieracki, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Brad Ahearn, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - John Wechter, East Lansing, Mich. (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Jake Plamann, Kaukauna, Wis. (Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Zac Dominguez, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – Abram Haddon, Tucson, Ariz. (Unattached)
- Olympic Team member – Brad Vering, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- ’05 Sunkist Kids International champion – Keith Sieracki, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- International Tour medalist (within 1 year) –
- ’06 Poland Open bronze medalist – Brad Vering, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – David Spangler, Iowa City, Iowa (U.S. Air Force)
- University Nationals champion – Kenneth Cook, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Unattached)
- University Nationals, second place – Chas Betts, St. Michael, Minn. (USOEC)
96 KG/211.5 LBS.
- U.S. Nationals champion - Justin Ruiz, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, second place - Adam Wheeler, Lancaster, Calif. (USOEC/Gator WC)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Phil Johnston, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Gerard Habibian, St. George, Utah (Team Extreme)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Kevin Vogel, Dundee, Mich. (Cliff Keen)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Al Sankey, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Robert Smith, San Ramon, Calif. (USOEC)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – David Walker, Boise, Idaho (Bronco WC)
- World Team member – Justin Ruiz, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- ’05 Sunkist Kids International champion – R.C. Johnson, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
- ’05 NYAC Holiday Open champion – Adam Wheeler, Lancaster, Calif. (Gator WC)
- International Tour medalist (within 1 year) –
- ’06 Cristo Lutte Championships bronze medalist – R.C. Johnson, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – Justin Millard, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force)
- University Nationals champion – Robert Smith, San Ramon, Calif. (USOEC)
- University Nationals, second place – J.D. Bergman, Columbus, Ohio (Ohio International)
120 KG/264.5 LBS.
- U.S. Nationals champion - Dremiel Byers, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- U.S. Nationals, second place - Russ Davie, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
- U.S. Nationals, third place - Frank Workman, Spotsylvania, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps)
- U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Brandon Ruiz, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
- U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Jake Marquart, Marquette, Mich. (USOEC)
- U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Mark Simmonds, Minneapolis, Minn. (U.S. Navy)
- U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Gabe Beauparthy, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Unattached)
- Rocky Mountain Regional champion – Everette McDaniel, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- World Team member – Dremiel Byers, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- ’05 Sunkist Kids International champion – Dremiel Byers, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- ’05 NYAC Holiday Open champion – Dremiel Byers, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- International Tour medalist (within 1 year) –
- ’06 Cristo Lutte Championships silver medalist – Dremiel Byers, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- Northern Plains Regional champion – Timothy Taylor, Fountain, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- University Nationals champion – Jake Marquardt, Marquette, Mich. (USOEC)
- University Nationals, second place – James Hollis, West Point, N.Y. (West Point WC)