2023-24 All-World wrestling: Here are the best boys and girls wrestlers in the Tulsa area (2024)

This week, the Tulsa World is honoring athletes in boys wrestling, girls wrestling, boys swimming, girls swimming, girls basketball and boys basketball. Sunday is All-State boys and girls basketball.

All-World week continues below with the boys and girls All-World wrestling teams.

The boys and girls wrestler of the year will be announced at the eighth annual All-World Awards banquet, presented by Bill Knight Automotive, on Thursday, June 20 at the Cox Business Convention Center. Tickets for the All-World Awards banquet are $75 and are available atallworldawards.com.

Look online and in the Tulsa World this week to see the other winter sports All-World teams. Spring sports finalists will be announced in June and fall sports (football, cross country, volleyball and softball) were announced last fall.Click here to see the fall finalists.

Wrestler of the Year finalists

(Listed in alphabetical order)

Canon Acklin

Collinsville | 126 | Sr.

Became Oklahoma’s 47th four-time state champion after a 1-0 victory over Coweta’s Legend Ellis in the 5A state final. Carrying a 3.98 GPA, the Iowa State signee finished his high school career 130-9, including 40-4 this season. He swept regional and state titles all four years. His wins contributed to the Cardinals winning the 5A team state championships his freshman and sophom*ore campaigns, respectively, in 2021 and 2022, and the 5A dual state title in the latter year. “It’s awesome,” Acklin said regarding his victory in the state final. “I’m really happy to cap it off as a four-timer. It’s really cool (to join the list of four-time state champions in Oklahoma). It is a tough state of wrestling, so it’s hard to get that done. Hopefully, I can get the job done at Iowa State.”

Brady Benham

Sperry | 165|Sr.

Recognized as the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Class 3A state tournament, Benham finished his senior year 40-0, becoming Sperry’s first four-time state champion. He also became Oklahoma’s 48th four-time state champion. The Iowa signee rolled through the season finishing most of his matches with pins, but as is the case with most championship finals, he endured in a hard-fought battle against a one-loss opponent in Hinton’s Kyle Harrall. But Benham overcame that challenge with a 5-0 decision, finishing his high school career 139-11.

Clay Giddens-Buttram

Bixby | 175 | Sr.

Oklahoma signee was ranked 23rd nationally at 175 pounds and finished the season with a 36-6 dual record and a 120-15 career record. Won state titles as a senior, junior and freshman. Was injured as a sophom*ore. As a senior, he defeated Edmond North’s Jude Randall, getting a takedown for a 3-1 sudden victory in the 6A final.

Jace Roller

Bixby | 138 | Sr.

Won three straight state titles after placing third as a freshman. Ranked ninth in the nation at 138 this year, the Missouri signee is Bixby's record holder in career falls (88) and falls in a season (29). He went 112-14 in his prep career, including 24-2 as a senior. Defeated Edmond North’s Hunter Hollingworth in this year’s 6A 138-pound final, with a 3-1 decision. Also was a United World Wrestling Cadet Freestyle All-American and a three-time Academic All-State champion.

Gage Walker

Bixby | 126|Sr.

Ranked fourth nationally at 126 pounds, Walker became Oklahoma’s 46th four-time state champion after a 9-1 major decision against Stillwater’s Julio Aguirre. Walker, also bound for Missouri, accomplished this feat of winning four regional and state titles with two programs. He was at 3A Jay his freshman and sophom*ore seasons before moving to Bixby before his junior season. Walker finished 39-5 as a senior and was 155-11 through his career. Walker has been an Ironman medalist, two-time Doc Buchanan medalist, Fargo Junior Freestyle All-American, Mid-American Nationals champion, won tournaments in Sapulpa, Sand Springs, Catoosa and the Big 4+4 event in Ponca City, and is a two-time Academic State champion.

First team

106:Rudy Rojas, Broken Arrow, Sr.

113:Mason Burnham, Catoosa, Fr.

120:Gerald “Boogie” Harris III, Cascia Hall, So.

126:Gage Walker, Bixby, Sr.; Canon Acklin, Collinsville, Sr.

132:Toby Shipman, Coweta, So.

138:Jace Roller, Bixby, Sr.

144:Hudson Henslick, Collinsville, Sr.

150:Isaiah Guerrero, Bixby, Jr.

157:Kolbe Novotny, Pawnee, Jr.

165:Brady Benham, Sperry, Sr.

175:Clay Giddens-Buttram, Bixby, Sr.

190:Wura-Yinusa, Union, Jr.

215:Kale Charboneau, Wagoner, Jr.

285:Mason Harris, Sand Springs, Sr.

Coach of the year

Ray Blake | Bixby

Has catapulted Bixby into one of the state's top wrestling programs. After third-place finishes in 2022 and 2023, the Spartans placed second in 2024. Although state champion Edmond North won the event with a staggering 260 points and eight first-place finishes, it was still a big night for Bixby, which finished with three state champions, two state runner-ups, and two third-place finishes. Also coached the Spartans to a 6A runner-up finish at dual state.

Second team

106: Kolton Terwilliger, Vinita, Fr.

113: Aydan Thomas, Stillwater, Jr.

120:Bryson Humphries, Owasso, Sr.

126:Legend Ellis, Coweta, Fr.

132:Miles Velasquez, Cascia Hall. Jr.

138:Corey Velaszquez, Cascia Hall. Jr.

144:Treshaun Tecscon, Cascia Hall, Sr.

150:Greyson Zellers, Bishop Kelley, Jr.

157:Bryce Steel, Wagoner, Jr.

165:Cooper Zickefoose, Claremore, Jr.

175:Haydan Yocham, Bristow, So.

190:Hank Puckett, Bixby, Sr.

215:Cameron Braswell, Claremore, Sr.

285:Deacon Peterson, Coweta, Sr.

Honorable mention

Berryhill:Kyler Tabor, Jackson Martin, Zane Swafford

Bishop Kelley:Bobby Burke

Bixby:Isaiah Jones, Tharyn Hausler

Broken Arrow:Kadence Roop, Gunner Wilson, Matthew Mann, Evan Rodriguez, Hudson Beckley, Bradley Lazzerini, Jake Miller, Garrett Stinchcomb, Kahlen Thompson

B.T. Washington:Boone Garrett-Spring

Bristow:Javon Freeman, Kale Fruits, Hank Powell

Cascia Hall:Camden Webb

Claremore:Mason Gillespie

Coweta:Brock Roberts, Tohmi Carney

Cushing:Andy Collier, Darin Stewart

East Central:Creshawn Mayberry, Aydrian Vang

Edison:Elijah Cherry

Ft. Gibson:Jaiden Johnson

Glenpool:Mason Buzbee, Trent Cole

Henryetta:Taylor Hamric

Inola:Gavin Miller

Jenks:Owen Jones

Lincoln Christian:Ty Thrasher

Mannford:Joey Bish, James Elliott

Oologah:Garrett Salt

Owasso:Jaxson Humphries

Pawhuska:Logan Cass, Corlin Cass, Traven Richardson

Pawnee:Grady Mattasch, Deacon Britt, Cale McPeek

Pryor:Noah Cowan, Kade Edmonds

Sand Springs:Zander Grigsby, Dawson Briscoe, David Ritchey, Jaxon Grigsby, Matthew Moore, Jayden Pait, Jesse Moore, Preston Reyna, Brody Ensten, Peyton Callis

Sapulpa:Ethan Peterson, Gavin Peper

Skiatook:Cole Smith

Sperry:Jesse Justice, Dylan Abbott

Stillwater:J.J. McComas, LaDarian Lockett, Julio Aguirre, Stockton Allen,Landyn Sommer

Union:Dariuz Black, Tanner Jarvis, Contrell Richardson, Ezequiel Palos

Victory Christian:Teyton Chandler

Vinita:Zane Donley, Luke Prince

Wagoner:Bryce Steel, Witt Edwards, Wagoner

How the team was picked

Coaches and athletic directors within the All-World area were consulted. Schools within 60 miles of downtown Tulsa and schools located in towns with a population of 5,000 more and within 75 miles of Tulsa are considered to be in the All-World area. Freshmen through seniors were eligible. Tulsa World correspondent Mike Moguin made the final selections.

Previous winners

Wrestler of the year

2023:Cael Hughes, Stillwater

2022:Jersey Robb, Bixby

2021:Jordan Williams, Collinsville

2020: Caleb Tanner, Collinsville

2019: Cougar Andersen, Skiatook

2018: Jerome Townsell, Edison

2017: Daton Fix, Sand Springs

2016: Daton Fix, Sand Springs

2015: Daton Fix, Sand Springs

2014: Gary Wayne Harding, Collinsville

2013: Davey Dolan, Berryhill

2012: Kyle Crutchmer, Union

2011: Kyle Crutchmer, Union

2010: Justin DeAngelis, Jenks

2009: Dallas Bailey, Catoosa

2008: Jeremy Goree, East Central

2007: Jamal Parks, Union

2006: Gregg Cannon, Cascia Hall

2005: Mike Bizzle, Cascia Hall

Coach of the Year

2023:Zac Livingston, Cascia Hall

2022:Weston Harding, Collinsville

2021:Ethan Kyle, Stillwater

2020: Rodney Jones, Broken Arrow

2019: Jake Parker, Skiatook

2018: Weston Harding, Collinsville

2017: Kelly Smith, Sand Springs

2016: Weston Harding, Collinsville

2015: Weston Harding, Collinsville

2014: Weston Harding, Collinsville

2013: Weston Harding, Collinsville

2012: Weston Harding, Collinsville

2011: Weston Harding, Collinsville

2010: Shawn Jones, Broken Arrow

2009: H.M. Chapman, Claremore

2008: Shawn Jones, Broken Arrow

2007: Corey Clayton, Union

2006: Darren Peaster, Catoosa

2005: Biff Jones, Glenpool

Wrestler of the Year finalists

(Listed in alphabetical order)

Millie Azlin

Bixby | 155|So.

Ranked No. 7 in the nation, Azlin rolled through her sophom*ore campaign without a loss. She totaled 37 victories, with 34 pins, including championship wins against Sophie Donohoe of Broken Arrow in both the Class 6A East regional and state finals. Azlin also won titles in December at the Jay Border Wars, the Walsh Women’s Ironman in Ohio, and the prestigious Wonder Woman national tournament in Missouri.

"Millie is a huge asset to our program where she demonstrates high character, integrity, and sportsmanship. We are so excited to see what the future holds for her," Bixby coach Paul Mayfield said.

Brissa Bernal

Bixby | 120|Jr.

Carrying a No. 9 ranking nationally, Bernal went 40-3 this year and won her first state championship. Won the 120-pound state title overUnion’s Aiyana Perkins with a takedown in extra periods. Bernal won significant tournaments at the Jay Border Wars, the Super Girl 64 the Walsh Women’s Ironman in Ohio. She placed second at the Wonder Woman tournament in Missouri.

"Brissa has a passion for the sport and is a tireless worker," Bixby coach Paul Mayfield said. "Brissa has a bright future in the sport of wrestling and with her drive and determination the sky's the limit."

Kali Hayden

Union | 170 | Sr.

Described as a “pinner,” by her coach Gerald Harris. Is a two-time All-World Wrestler of the Year, after competing at 190 in previous years, dropped down to 170 this season, ranking fourth nationally, en route to a third straight state championship. All three of Hayden’s state titles have come by pins. Having signed with Carl Albert Junior College in Poteau, Hayden completed a 45-2 record her senior year and a career record of 125-5, with an astonishing 123 of those victories being pins. “Kali is a very special athlete, you will be hearing her name for a long time,” Harris said.

Peighton Mullins

Fort Gibson | 155 | Sr.

Mullins completed her high school career on the mat as a three-time state champion with a record of 81-3, a four-time regional champion and a three-time conference champion. After winning gold her freshman and sophom*ore seasons, she settled for runner-up at state last year, but bounced back with her third title, beating Henryetta’s Lily Haywood by fall at 1:58. She finished 18-1 as a senior with her only loss coming in Alabama. “Peighton is obviously a good wrestler,” Fort Gibson coach Sammy Johnsoin said. “She is a great role model for our younger girls and leads by example.”

Jadyn Roller

Bixby | 105 | Jr.

Roller won her third state championship in a dramatic thriller. Down 3-0 with 10 seconds to go and faced with a near fall to Westmoore’s Krystan Perez, Roller miraculously flipped Perez on her back and looked to pin her. But she got two points each for the reverse and the near fall, winning a 4-3 decision. Bixby coach Paul Mayfield said, “It was one of the best matches I ever coached, and that I’ve ever been a part of. “She’s the hardest worker in the room and no one deserves it more than that girl. She works super, super, hard. I’m super proud of her.” She had a record of 43-5 record.

First team

100:Alina Peralta, Broken Arrow, Fr.

105:Jadyn Roller, Bixby, Jr.

110:Kelcie Avallone, Pawhuska, So.; Shaylee Kelley, Catoosa, So.

115:Kristin DeLaRosa, Broken Arrow, So.

120:Brissa Bernal, Bixby, Jr.

125:Zoey Freeman, Bristow, Sr.

130:Stella Edison, Glenpool, Sr.

135:Mak Gregg, Owasso, Jr.

140:Terrilan Banner, Union, So.

145:Kyleigh Austin, Wagoner, Fr.

155:Millie Azlin, Bixby, So.; Peighton Mullins, Ft. Gibson, Sr.

170:Kali Hayden, Union, Sr.

190:Harmony Callins, McLain, Jr.

235:Azreal Smith, Union, Jr.

Coach of the year

Paul Mayfield | Bixby

Mayfield led Bixby to its first state championship in girls’ wrestling, which came in the second year of existence for the program. Mayfield inherited a group of talented girls that had already been growing in the sport, and had been winning matches and tournaments as individuals. After finishing in second by a half-point behind Union in a tight battle of just one class in 2023, the Spartans finished a half-point ahead of Edmond North for the 2024 Class 6A title with 90 points, along with three state champions and one runner-up.

Second team

100:Dakota Harris, Union, Fr.

105:Destiny Jones, Skiatook, Sr.

110:Addie Thompson, Jenks, Fr.

115:Laila Mirza, Sand Springs, Sr.

120:Aiyana Perkins, Union, Jr.

125:Jordyn Todhunter, Broken Arrow, Jr.

130:Tiffany Breshears, Broken Arrow, Fr.

135:Addison Farquhar, Broken Arrow, Jr.

140:Payton Maggard, Owasso, Fr.

145:Jayla Ford, Bixby, Jr.

155:Sophie Donohoe, Broken Arrow, So.

170:Aubrey Bolton, McLain, Jr.

190:Kassandra Buckner, Sapulpa, Sr.

235:Zion Moore, Owasso, Jr.

Honorable mention

Berryhill:Tatum Dolan

B.T. Washington:Eva Ross

Broken Arrow:Emily Beckley

Cleveland: Hallie Horine

Henryetta:Lily Haywood

Kiefer:Cynthia Love

Mannford:Aubrey Merrell, Olivia Hamilton, Roseline Baker

Oologah:Piper Morton

Sand Springs:Laila Mirza, Kelsi Hilton, Ambriella Chambers, Bailey Copeland

Sapulpa:Elizabeth Cope

Stillwater:Abigail Rivera

Wagoner:Tylen Edwards

Will Rogers:Janaye Wise

How the team was picked

Coaches and athletic directors within the All-World area were consulted. Schools within 60 miles of downtown Tulsa and schools located in towns with a population of 5,000 more and within 75 miles of Tulsa are considered to be in the All-World area. Freshmen through seniors were eligible. Tulsa World correspondent Mike Moguin made the final selections.

Previous winners

Wrestler of the year

2023:Kali Hayden, Union

2022:Kali Hayden, Union

Coach of the year

2023:Gerald Harris, Union

2022:Darin McAfee, Union

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