The 2024 Air Force Special Warfare 16U & Junior Boys and Girls Folkstyle Nationals, hosted in the iconic UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, IA, is primed to be a groundbreaking event in the world of wrestling. This year marks the introduction of a revamped format aimed at showcasing the elite young talent in the 16U and Junior divisions, spotlighting the hard work and dedication of these outstanding athletes.
Interview: Deacon Moran: 190 National Champion, Ft. Zumwalt North.
As the first stage of the prestigious Triple Crown, this event not only sets the tone for the competitions to follow but also serves as a vital platform for athletes to demonstrate their skills before college recruiters and a national audience. With participants and spectators from across the country expected to attend, the Nationals stand as a testament to the spirit and passion that define high school folkstyle wrestling, making it an unmissable event for anyone involved in or enthusiastic about the sport.
Interview: Wyatt Dannegger, 16U Boys Folkstyle Nationals Champion at 88 lbs.
Interview: Mya Hairston: 95 National Champion, Festus
Interview: Jayden Moehle: 235 National Champion, Grain Valley
Missouri All-Americans:
| Age Group | Weight | Placement | First Name | Last Name | Club |
| Junior Girls | 95 | 1 | Mya | Hairston | Thoroughbred Wrestling Academy (TWA) |
| Junior Girls | 100 | 4 | McKenzy | Mason | Team Owls Wrestling Club |
| Junior Girls | 100 | 6 | Genavieve | Ceja | Team Owls Wrestling Club |
| Junior Girls | 110 | 3 | Aroma | Marrufo | MO West Championship Wrestling Club |
| Junior Girls | 115 | 7 | Kristie | Jensen | Missouri |
| Junior Girls | 125 | 2 | Kailey | Benson | Purler Wrestling Inc |
| Junior Girls | 125 | 8 | EmmaLyn | Burnett | Missouri |
| Junior Girls | 155 | 3 | Cali | Dupree | Nixa High School Wrestling |
| Junior Girls | 155 | 7 | Abby | Keating | Missouri |
| Junior Girls | 235 | 3 | Jayden | Moehle | MO West Championship Wrestling Club |
| Junior Boys | 113 | 5 | Kaison | Schreier | MO West Championship Wrestling Club |
| Junior Boys | 150 | 5 | Colby | Gray | Missouri |
| 16U Girls | 100 | 7 | McKenzy | Mason | Team Owls Wrestling Club |
| 16U Girls | 112 | 7 | Paloma | Juarez | Greater Heights Wrestling |
| 16U Girls | 170 | 7 | Taylor | Kanoy | Missouri |
| 16U Girls | 190 | 6 | Kaylyn | Davis | Missouri |
| 16U Girls | 235 | 1 | Jayden | Moehle | MO West Championship Wrestling Club |
| 16U Boys | 88 | 1 | Wyatt | Dannegger | Bonhomme Wrestling |
| 16U Boys | 113 | 7 | Eli | Sperry | Team Grind House Wrestling Club |
| 16U Boys | 120 | 8 | Luke | Cline | Missouri |
| 16U Boys | 144 | 3 | Landen | McDowell | Team Hammer Wrestling Academy |
| 16U Boys | 175 | 3 | Carter | Brown | Bonhomme Wrestling |
| 16U Boys | 175 | 6 | Bryce | Newham | Columbia Wrestling Club |
| 16U Boys | 190 | 1 | Deacon | Moran | Combative Sports Athletic Center |
| 16U Boys | 215 | 7 | Tyler | Brooks | Team Owls |
| 16U Boys | 285 | 3 | Griffin | Morris | Thoroughbred Wrestling Academy (TWA) |
