Oklahoma State Signee Christian Carroll Secures Spot on Team USA U20 World Team

GENEVA, Ohio – Oklahoma State wrestling signee Christian Carroll claimed his spot on the Team USA U20 World Team in the 125 kg division at the World Team Trials on Saturday.

The No. 1 pound-for-pound prospect in the country entered the tournament with his spot in the 125 kg best-of-three final series already secured thanks to his U20 National Title in Las Vegas in late April. Carroll handled seventh-seeded Aden Attao with ease in the series, winning both bouts by a score of 10-0, with the second victory coming in just 17 seconds.

With the win, Carroll will compete for Team USA's World Team at the World Championships in Warsaw, Poland from September 14-20.

Carroll was not the only incoming Cowboy to put together a strong weekend, as Troy Spratley (57 kg), Cael Hughes (61 kg) and Brayden Thompson (86 kg) all fell in the best-of-three final series to finish as runner-up. Spratley is an incoming transfer from Minnesota, while Hughes and Thompson are both highly-touted high school signees.

Jordan Williams (65 kg) and Hayden Simpson (125 kg), both true freshmen, finished eighth in their respective weight classes. AJ Heeg, another incoming freshman at 79 kg, went 1-2 on the weekend and did not place.

In the U23 division, three Cowboys made their way into the quarterfinal round, as Daniel Manibog (70 kg), Dustin Plott (79 kg) and Luke Surber (92 kg) combined for a perfect 8-0 day. Plott is the reigning champion of 79 kg division, winning seven bouts in last year's tournament.

Cutter Sheets (70 kg), Benjamin Mower (86 kg), Kyle Haas (92 kg) and Konner Doucet (125 kg) all reached the Round of 16, but will wrestle in the consolation bracket as they look to earn medals tomorrow.

The U23 division will continue tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. CT as 10 more champions are crowned. Fans can follow the remaining Cowboys with streaming options, brackets and results available on FloWrestling.org.