Nuway Summer Nationals 2024: A Breakdown of the 117 lb. Bracket

The 117 lb. bracket at the Nuway Summer Nationals was filled with intense matchups, where top-tier wrestlers displayed incredible skill and determination. Isa Kupa (Validus) and Rocco Monteferrante (Audubon) emerged as top performers, each claiming spots in the coveted top four

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Key Results:

1st Place: Isa Kupa (Validus)Kupa’s performance in the tournament was nothing short of dominant, securing a fall over Andrew Poh (Pro Ex) in 3:32 with a 9-1 scoreline, taking the gold in impressive fashion.

2nd Place: Andrew Poh (Pro Ex)Poh showed resilience throughout the tournament but ultimately fell to Kupa in the final. His 2nd-place finish is a testament to his strength and skill on the mat.

3rd Place: Rocco Monteferrante (Audubon)Monteferrante earned his third-place finish after a hard-fought 3-2 decision over Mike Perez (Farmingdale), showcasing his ability to battle through tough situations.

4th Place: Mike Perez (Farmingdale)Perez had a solid tournament, but despite his valiant effort, he fell just short of a top-three finish after losing to Monteferrante in the semifinals.

Notable Matches:

• Isa Kupa (Validus) defeated Andrew Poh (Pro Ex) by fall (3:32), 9-1

• Rocco Monteferrante (Audubon) defeated Mike Perez (Farmingdale) by decision (3-2)

  
  

A Strong Field of Talent

The 117 lb. bracket was highly competitive, with wrestlers like Christian Trujillo-Quintana (Adams City) and Austin Guerrieri (Cape Henlopen) showing their potential throughout the tournament. Trujillo-Quintana advanced through tough matches, while Guerrieri made a solid run to the semifinals, demonstrating his tenacity.

Rising Stars

The talent pool in the 117 lb. bracket is impressive, with young wrestlers like Yusel Aguilar (Red Lynx) and Colin LoGalbo (District 7) continuing to develop into top contenders. Their performances at the Summer Nationals signal great things for the future of the sport, as they look to make a bigger impact in upcoming seasons.

A Season to Watch

The 117 lb. bracket at the Nuway Summer Nationals provided wrestling fans with a glimpse of the future stars in the sport. With so many strong performances and fierce competition, these wrestlers are poised to make their mark in the 2024 season and beyond!