Missouri Youth Elementary Rankings

NEW for the 2025–26 season

Missouri’s youth wrestling scene continues to deliver some of the deepest and most competitive talent in the country. With national champions emerging at multiple age groups, multi-style standouts making noise all summer, and new names pushing into the state’s elite tier, the elementary ranks are absolutely loaded heading into the season.

This ranking separates 8U, 10U, and upper-weight 12U athletes so we can get a clear look at the state’s developing “elementary pecking order” and where the biggest potential matchups could shake things up.

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Top Matchups to Watch

60 lbs: Estes vs Hoffman is a Missouri Supermatch in the Making

At 60 lbs, 8U state champion Noah Estes continues to elevate his resumé after a monster summer that included national titles in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman. He takes the No. 1 spot over multi-time state champion Henry Hoffman, though this matchup is razor-thin. Folkstyle favors Hoffman; the summer FS/GR dominance gives Estes the slight edge for now.

80–85 lbs: Thompson, Robbins, Butman, Samm & Corns Create Chaos

A potential showdown between Kal Thompson and Berringer Robbins could completely reshape the 80–85 lbs landscape. Both athletes hold strong national credentials, and it’s hard to confidently pick a winner if they meet. At 85 lbs, expect major parity among Butman, Samm, and Corns with three athletes talented enough to beat each other on any given day.

105 lbs: Gatewood vs Jacobi Is a Toss-Up

The 105 lbs division might be the toughest to rank. Cooper Gatewood gets the slight nod at No. 1 based on strength of wins, but a matchup with Vincent Jacobi is close to a coin flip. Expect this rivalry to take shape as soon as the winter tournaments hit.

Cross-Weight Dream Match: Smalley vs Lopez

This is a bout fans are itching to see:

• Odin Smalley — the No. 1 ranked 75-pounder
• Braydon Lopez — the No. 1 ranked 70-pounder

Both bring elite pace, high-level technique, and proven results. Expect fireworks when this one finally happens.

Final Note

As the season gets underway, expect major movement across multiple weights — especially 75, 80, and 85 lbs, where the depth and parity are the strongest they’ve been in years. Missouri’s young talent continues to raise the bar nationally, and we’ll update rankings as matchups unfold.
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