Greensboro, NC — The Super 32 is not for the faint of heart. It’s the battlefield where only the toughest survive, and this year, Missouri brought 53 of its best to face off against the nation’s elite. When the dust settled, nine warriors stood tall, bringing hardware home to the Show-Me State.
High School Boys Division
Israel Borge (132 lbs) – Runner-Up
In one of the tournament’s most stacked brackets, Israel Borge proved why he’s among the nation’s elite. Calm under pressure, Borge stunned fans in the semifinals by taking down Fred Bachmann of Pennsylvania—a multiple-time Super 32 champ and one of the country’s top recruits. With ice in his veins, Borge outworked Bachmann in a thriller match.
Israel Borge gets the CRUCIAL takedown late to secure his spot in the finals at #Super32 pic.twitter.com/r2AqlUEgyk
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) October 19, 2025
Though he narrowly fell to California’s Moses Mendoza in the finals, the match was far closer than the scoreboard suggested. Borge created multiple scoring chances, only to see Mendoza somehow escape danger each time. Expect him to bounce back stronger. This warrior’s journey is just heating up.
Carter Brown (215 lbs) – 4th Place
Seeded 11th, Carter Brown exceeded all expectations by storming into the semifinals and finishing 4th in a brutally tough bracket. With four pins and a 5-2 record, Brown’s explosive style and relentless pace overwhelmed opponents. Watching him wrestle is like watching lightning strike: raw power, total chaos, and undeniable excitement.
Middle School Boys Division
Jacob Saunders (112 lbs) – Champion
The lone Missouri wrestler to claim gold, Jacob Saunders reminded everyone why he’s a rising star. In dominant “Saunders” fashion, he notched two tech-falls and two pins before cruising to a 4–0 victory in the finals, controlling every second of the match. He’s not just continuing last season’s form—he’s leveling up.
Talon Worden (Heavyweight) – Runner-Up
In perhaps the most controversial match of the tournament, Talon Worden was denied a chance at gold due to a questionable near-fall call. A referee out of position missed a potentially dangerous sequence and awarded points to his opponent instead—forcing Worden to battle back from behind. But in true Missouri fashion, he showed grit, composure, and class. The silver medal doesn’t tell the full story, but his performance sure does.
Billy Roberts (70 lbs) 3rd Place
Billy Roberts wrestled a tournament to remember, with his only loss coming in a razor-thin 1–0 decision to Brock Taylor, one of the nation’s best. The loss? Caused by a controversial singlet pull. But Roberts wasn’t done. He stormed through the backside of the bracket, scoring bonus points in every match and then avenged his loss to Taylor in the 3rd-place match. Redemption never looked sweeter.
Chasen Burke (70 lbs) – 7th Place
After an early loss in a stacked 70 lbs bracket, Chasen Burke clawed his way back to a 7th-place finish, capped by an electric sudden victory win over the opponent who had previously beaten him. It was a match filled with heart, grit, and sheer determination. A true showcase of Missouri toughness.
Rocky Thompson (120 lbs) – 7th Place
In the 120 lbs division, Rocky Thompson put the nation on notice. A technician on the mat, Thompson delivered one of the tournament’s most jaw-dropping moments. Down by 4 points with under 10 seconds left—on bottom—he hit a stunning Peterson roll to secure a 6–4 win. It was a moment of brilliance that had fans out of their seats and coaches shaking their heads in disbelief.
High School Girls Division
Lilly Breeden (105 lbs) – 3rd Place
Lilly Breeden lost only to the eventual champion in the quarterfinals, then blazed through the backside of the bracket allowing just 5 points total. Her speed and mat awareness made her stand out in every match, and she proved she belongs on the national stage. The future is bright for this dynamic talent.
Jayci Shelton (200 lbs) – 6th Place
Jayci Shelton kicked off her tournament with fireworks pinning the #1 seed in the first period and sending shockwaves through the bracket. Though she later fell in the semifinals and took 6th, her breakout performance turned heads and proved she’s a force to be reckoned with. Expect her name to show up on podiums again.
From upset pins to controversial calls, highlight-reel reversals to revenge-fueled rematches, Missouri wrestlers brought fire, fight, and finesse to the Super 32 mats. With nine medalists and countless gritty performances, the message is clear: Missouri wrestling isn’t just participating on the national stage: it’s competing, contending, and conquering.
As the season heats up, one thing is certain—you haven’t seen the last of these names.
