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).

Julia Horger of Conwell-Egan (Pennsylvania) has moved to the top-spot in the 105-pound national rankings.

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New Jersey state runner-up (120) JoJo Burke, of St. Joseph Regional, made a big splash in Vegas with his title at 60kg.

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Grey Burnett of Perrysburg (right) is at the top of the boys 126-pound national rankings.

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Just a freshman, Ariel Biggs of Missouri's Fort Osage has ascended to the top of our national rankings at 140-pounds

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This update contains everything since the high school season ended up through the Women’s Nationals. That took us well over a week to go over and led to new can

Taina Fernandez of earned the rare distinction of being a three-time U17 national champion, just one day after also earning a U20 World Team berth.

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Epenesa Elison earns Outstanding Wrestler honors and Eve Skrocki survives a three-match thriller to headline a loaded weekend in Spokane.

Charlie Desena was one of three Spartan RTC wrestlers to win titles at the 2026 U20 PNL Freestyle championships.

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Charlie DeSena (70 kg), Lucas Boe (79) and Colton Bell (92 kilograms) all bring home top honors.

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Morgan Turner, Taina Fernandez and Everest Leydecker lead a powerhouse U20 class to World Team spots, while breakout performances and gritty finals battles define a thrilling weekend.

Denver’s Abigail Peterson (top) wrestles West Marshall’s Kielly Kasal in a Class 1A 100-pound semifinal match Feb. 6, 2026 during the IGHSAU State Wrestling Championship at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. She is ranked No. 1 at 95-pounds in our latest girls' wrestling national rankings.

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After completing the final work necessary to close the door on the 2025-26 girls’ high school wrestling season, we began combing over all the major events that

Buchanan took over the nation's No. 1 ranking after its Doc B win and carried it all the way to the 2025-26 National Championship.

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In a close call, Buchanan (Cal.) earns our National Championship wrestling crown over Florida's second-ranked Lake Highland Prep.

Archbishop Spalding's Taina Fernandez, the 145-pound National Champion, had one of the most dominant season's in the history of girls high school wrestling.

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A full season breakdown highlights state-by-state power shifts, emerging parity in girls wrestling, and the programs producing the most nationally ranked athletes.

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A full-season consensus report reveals where high school wrestling’s true power lies, from Pennsylvania’s overwhelming depth to California’s elite efficiency at the top.

Georgia star Antonio Mills captured his fourth NHSCA national title last weekend in Virginia Beach, while his brother Ariah won his first.

Billy Buckheit

Joined: Dec 20, 2022

Chaos Reshapes Girls Postseason National Wrestling Rankings After U.S. Open Shake-up

Bo Bassett Dominates U.S. Open as Top High School Wrestling Stars Shine in U20 Freestyle Finals

JoJo Burke Headlines Breakout Stars as U17 Freestyle Wrestling Finals Deliver Drama in Las Vegas

Postseason Reset: New Names, Weight Jumps and Tough Decisions Shape Latest National Wrestling Rankings

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New Girls Post-Season Wrestling Rankings Shake Up After Women’s Nationals Results

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Taina Fernandez Wins Her Third U17 National Championship, Adding to the U20 Crown She Won on Saturday

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LHP's Spartan RTC Prevails in U20 PNL Freestyle Championships, Crowning Three Champions

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USA’s Rising Stars Shine at Women’s U20 Wrestling Nationals in Spokane

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2026 Girls Wrestling Postseason National Rankings - April 10, 2026

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Final 2025-26 Top 40 National High School Wrestling Team Rankings

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Final 2025-26 Girls High School Wrestling National Rankings

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Final 2025-26 Boys High School Wrestling National Rankings

Mills Brothers Make History And Stars Emerge at Massive NHSCA Nationals in Virginia Beach

NHSCA Girls Wrestling Nationals Deliver Breakouts, Upsets and Dominance as Champions Crowned in Virginia Beach

Pennsylvania Girls Dominate Oklahoma in Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic as Showcase Upset Adds Intrigue

USA Storms Back After Early Split, to Survive Pennsylvania Push to Win Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic