As the wrestling world turns its eyes to Coralville, Iowa, for the 2025 Who’s Number One event on October 11, two Lone Star State standouts are set to steal the show. Hailey Delgado and Landri Von Gonten, both hailing from the heart of Texas, bring their elite pedigrees and unyielding grit to the Xtream Arena, ready to battle for victories in high-stakes rematches and rankings defenses. For fans back home, it’s a golden opportunity to rally behind their homegrown heroes as they chase glory on the national stage.
Hailey Delgado’s Rematch Fire: Clashing with Bouzakis at 105 Pounds
El Paso native Hailey Delgado is no stranger to the bright lights of Who’s Number One, and she’s charging into her second straight appearance with a chip on her shoulder. This time, the third-ranked grappler at 105 pounds faces off against second-ranked Jaclyn Bouzakis of Pennsylvania in a highly anticipated rematch that’s generating buzz across the wrestling community. It’s a clash that pits Delgado’s explosive power against Bouzakis’ technical prowess for the first time at this weight class.
Delgado, a product of Texas’ rugged wrestling tradition, has stacked her trophy case with international flair. She captured silver at the 2024 U17 Pan American Championships and gold at the 2023 U15 Pan Ams, proving her mettle on the global stage. Add to that her 2025 Fargo championshipāa crown she shares with her opponentāand it’s clear why Delgado is a force to be reckoned with. But the road to this rematch hasn’t been easy; Bouzakis handed her setbacks in their 2024 WNO clash at 100 pounds (a 65-second tech fall) and a best-of-three sweep at the April 2025 USMC Women’s Nationals. Now, with Texas pride fueling her fire, Delgado is poised to flip the script and climb the rankings.
Facing her is Bouzakis, a Wyoming Seminary standout and two-time U17 World Championship bronze medalist, including a fresh one from Athens just weeks ago. While Bouzakis enters as the slight favorite, Delgado’s home-state support could make all the difference in this grudge match.
Landri Von Gonten’s Texas Tenacity: Challenging McGowan at 130 Pounds
Not to be overshadowed, Landri Von Gonten from College Park High School is injecting even more Texas flavor into the card at 130 pounds. As the second-ranked wrestler nationally, the 16U national champion is gunning to dethrone top-ranked Taina McGowan of New Jersey in a collision of Fargo champions that promises fireworks. Von Gonten earned her elite status with a runner-up finish at the U17 World Team Trials and a title-winning run at Junior Nationals, showcasing the blend of heart and skill that’s become her signature.
McGowan, making her second WNO appearance, is the defending number one after a stellar Junior Nationals campaign. The New Jersey native and sister to 2022 WNO alum Marc-Anthony enters as the favorite, looking to build on her 2024 showingādespite a tough loss to then-top seed Aubre Krazer at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. She’s currently the preseason national number one at 130 pounds, but Von Gonten’s momentum from her recent triumphs makes this anything but a cakewalk.
For Von Gonten, this isn’t just a rankings battleāit’s a chance to represent Texas on wrestling’s biggest stage and prove why the state produces champions. With her aggressive style and never-back-down attitude, she’s got the tools to pull off the rankings upset and send shockwaves through the rankings – although not an upset for those familiar with Von Gonten’s wrestling IQ.
Lone Star Legacy in the Making
When the whistle blows on October 11, Delgado and Von Gonten won’t just be wrestling for personal accoladesāthey’ll be carrying the weight of Texas wrestling pride into every takedown and escape. Whether it’s Delgado avenging past defeats or Von Gonten toppling a top seed, these matchups have all the ingredients for unforgettable drama. Who’s Number One? In the eyes of Texas fans, it’s already clear: our girls are ready to claim it. Tune in via FloWrestling and cheer on the Longhorns as they make history!
Match Order
100lbs: #1 Ryleigh Sturgill, TN vs #2 Bella Manno, NJ
110lbs: #1 Sophia Marie Gonzales, CA vs #2 Kayla Batres, CT
130lbs: #1 Taina McGowan, NJ vs #2 Landri Von Gonten, TX
170lbs: #1 Kaili Manuel, MI vs #2 Autumn Elsbury, IA
115lbs: #1 Taylor Whiting, WI vs #2 Reagan Mathers, AZ
140lbs: #1 Nora Akpan, MN vs #2 Riley Hanrahan, WI
155lbs: #1 Ella Poalillo, NJ vs #2 Janiya Johnson, TN
125lbs: #1 Emma Bacon, PA vs #2 Caley Graber, MN
105lbs: #2 Jaclyn Bouzakis, PA vs #3 Hailey Delgado, TX
145lbs: #1 Violette Lasure, PA vs #2 Eve Skrocki, IA
135lbs: #1 Taina Fernandez, MD vs #2 Morgan Lucio, AZ
120lbs: #1 Everest Leydecker, AZ vs #2 Epenesa Elison, CA
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