Vote: Who is best Texas high school boys wrestler pound-for-pound in 2023-24?
Earlier this week, we took a look at the top high school boys wrestlers in Texas as UIL state week approaches.
From Melissa's Angelo Ferrari, the top-ranked high school wrestler in America at 175 pounds, to Smithson valley's Efren Arizmendez Jr., we gathered 20 standout wrestlers across the Lone Star State, spanning every weight class.
Now, we want to hear from you.
Scroll down to read more on all 20 wrestlers, then cast your vote in the reader poll. Voting stays open until Sunday, Feb. 18 at 11:59 p.m. central time.
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TOP 20 BOYS WRESTLERS IN TEXAS IN 2023-24
Isaak Arevalo, jr.
High school: Arlington James Martin
Weight class: 120 pounds
He’s a defending state champion back for the Warriors after winning 113 pounds last year. He’s 24-2 this year and his only two losses were against wrestlers from Oklahoma.
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Efren Arizmendez Jr., sr.
High school: Comal Smithson Valley
Weight class: 165 pounds
He’s lost only once this year and will be a favorite to return to the finals in 5A. He took second last year at 165 pounds and was a state qualifier as a sophomore. He’s 46-1 this season.
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Caio Aron, jr.
High school: The Woodlands College Park
Weight class: 126 pounds
He bumped down a weight class in the middle of January from 132 — where he was ranked No. 24 in the country in SB Live rankings. Last year, he was a state runner-up at 126 pounds and lost by one on an ultimate tiebreaker. He’s only lost once this season — his first match of the season back in November.
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Kelby Bernard, jr.
High school: Allen
Weight class: 126 pounds
He heads into regionals on the heels of another district title. Bernard is 38-5 this season and three of those losses were foes from Oklahoma. He was the 120-pound 6A champion last year and was named the most outstanding wrestler in the lower weight classes at last year’s finals.
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Eli Biermann, sr.
High school: Midlothian
Weight class: 138 pounds
He’s a three-time all-stater for the Panthers and will have a chance to repeat as a champion this year. He won 132 pounds last year and bumped up in a weight class and hasn’t missed a beat. After a 47-1 mark last year, he’s 30-0 with a chance to be an undefeated state champion. He’s headed to Tarleton State next year.
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-- Cody Thorn | @sblivetx
