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Billy Buckheit

Billy Buckheit

Joined: Dec 20, 2022

Billy Buckheit is a long-time high school wrestling expert and journalist who has been doing the individual national high school wrestling rankings for SBLive Sports since 2022. He also provides coverage a major high school wrestling tournaments throughout the year. Billy previously served as the senior wrestling writer for Varsity Sports Network and the Baltimore Banner. He has also served on the seeding committees for many prestigious regional and national tournaments. In addition, he is the editor of Billy B's Wrestling World, a popular Facebook page dedicated to high school wrestling, and is an editorial contributor for the Maryland State Wrestling Association (MSWA).

The victorious Bethlehem Catholic wrestling team after sweeping the PIAA dual meet and AAA state tournament championships.
Pennsylvania

Bethlehem Catholic Wins AAA Title at Pennsylvania State Wrestling Tournament; Keanu Dillard Secures Third Gold

Bethlehem Catholic claims both the AAA Dual and Tournament championships at the Pennsylvania State Wrestling Tournament in Hershey, with standout performances from Keanu Dillard, Wilmont Kai, and Collin Gaj.

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With victories over rival Bishop McCort in the Walsh Ironman, the PA AA state duals finals and PIAA AA state championships, Faith Christian Academy, the nation's No. 1 team, proved is supremacy at the top of the sport in 2024-25.
Pennsylvania

Faith Christian Academy Completes Championship Sweep with PIAA AA State Championship Title

The nation's No. 1 team tops No. 2 Bishop McCort for a third time this year.

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Saint John Vianney’s Anthony Knox’s hand is raised after defeating Bergen Catholic’s Nathan Braun in the championship XX match during finals of the NJSIAA individual wrestling state championships at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Friday, March 8, 2025. Saint John Vianney’s Anthony Knox is awarded the 126-pound state championship title and is a 4-time state champion.
New Jersey

St. Joseph Regional Claims New Jersey State Wrestling Title in Thrilling Finals Showdown

Green Knight Edge Delbarton by Seven Points, Crowns Three Champions at Boardwalk Hall; Anthony Knox captures his fourth straight state title.

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St. Joseph Regional coach Tom Farinaro, whose squad is ranked No. 4 this week, has his squad in the lead of the NJSIAA state tournament after two days.
Wrestling

Top 35 National High School Wrestling Team Rankings (3/8/2025)

St. Joseph Regional, Faith Christian Academy, and St. Edward Lead State Tournament Battles in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

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Bishop McCort wrestler Jax Forrest, the nation's top-ranked wrestler at 132.
Wrestling

2024-25 National High School Wrestling Rankings (3/6/2025)

We have reached the finish line of the 2024-2025 High School Wrestling season. Four states hold their grand finales this weekend as we stroll off into the sunse

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El Diamante's Chris Creason (top) and Golden West's David Lopez compete in the boys 157-pound EYL league championship at Mt. Whitney High School on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Wrestling

Vote: Who is the National High School Upper Weight Wrestler of the Week? (3/5/2025)

Here are 11 nominees for your voting consideration

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Mt Olive, NJ -- January 27, 2024 -- Chase Quenault of Delbarton won this 132 lb. semi-final, defeating Joshua Ortiz of Madison in the Morris County Wrestling Tournament held in Mt. Olive, NJ on January 27, 2024.
Wrestling

Vote: Who is the National High School Lower Weight Wrestler of the Week? (3/5/2025)

Here are 11 nominees for your voting consideration.

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Buchanan's Rocklin Zinkin has arm raised after securing his second consecutive CIF Southern Section state title. The win also clinched the 2025 teams championship for the Bears as they edged rival Poway for the crown.
California

Buchanan Reclaims CIF State Wrestling Title, Edges Poway in Dramatic Finish

Rocklin Zinkin's second straight title clinches it for the Bears; Daniel Zepeda captures his third straight crown; Gilroy goes 5-for-5 in the finals; team and individual results.

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Athens Chrisitian (Georgia) eighth-grader Ariah Mills made a huge this week at 106, going from No. 25 to No. 4 in our national rankings.
Wrestling

2024-25 National High School Wrestling Rankings (2/28/2025)

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Lake Highland Prep has moved up to No. 3 in our national Top 35, the Highlanders' highest ranking of the year.
Wrestling

Top 35 National High School Wrestling Team Rankings (2/27/2025)

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Wyoming Seminary's Jude Correa won his fourth National Prep wrestler last week.
Wrestling

Vote: Who is the National High School Upper Weight Wrestler of the Week? (2/25/2025)

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Clovis (CA) wrestler Thunder Lewis upset national ranked Paris Ruiz (Buchanan) last week.
Wrestling

Vote: Who is the National High School Lower Weight Wrestler of the Week? (2/25/2025)

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