As wrestling season approaches, the wrestling community of Texas eagerly anticipates the action set to unfold on the mats of Class 5A high schools. Juniors, representing a pivotal year in the high school wrestling journey, are gearing up to showcase their talent, grit, and technique.
These student-athletes have dedicated countless hours to refining their skills, and the preseason pound-for-pound rankings offer a snapshot of those who have risen to the forefront in this competitive division.
Whether it’s a returning state champion or a rising dark horse, these rankings set the tone for the battles ahead, highlighting the names we should all keep an eye on in the coming months.
Rank | Class | Weight | Name | School | State Place |
1 | 5A | 126 | Hunter Bogner | Dumas | 1st-2022, 1ST-2023 |
2 | 5A | 132 | Thomas Pacheco | Amarillo Tascosa | 2nd-2022, 3rd-2023 |
3 | 5A | 150 | Jayden Johnson | Melissa | 4th-2022, 5th-2023 |
4 | 5A | 190 | Hudson Zufelt | Melissa | DNP-2022, 2nd-2023 |
5 | 5A | 165 | Nate Jean | Northwest | DNP-2022, 3rd-2023 |