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The 2024 Air Force Special Warfare 16U & Junior Boys and Girls Folkstyle Nationals, hosted in the iconic UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, IA, is primed to be a groundbreaking event in the world of wrestling. This year marks the introduction of a revamped format aimed at showcasing the elite young talent in the 16U and Junior divisions, spotlighting the hard work and dedication of these outstanding athletes.
As the first stage of the prestigious Triple Crown, this event not only sets the tone for the competitions to follow but also serves as a vital platform for athletes to demonstrate their skills before college recruiters and a national audience. With participants and spectators from across the country expected to attend, the Nationals stand as a testament to the spirit and passion that define high school folkstyle wrestling, making it an unmissable event for anyone involved in or enthusiastic about the sport.
Interview: Dorian Olivarez, Junior Boys Folkstyle Nationals Champion at 144 lbs.
Interview: Steel Meyers, 16U Boys Folkstyle Nationals Champion at 150 lbs.
Interview: Marisa Iturrino, 16U Girls Folkstyle Nationals Champion at 118 lbs.
Texas All-Americans
| Age Group | Weight | Placement | First Name | Last Name | Club |
| Junior Girls | 95 | 6 | Abigail | Mendoza | Texas Style Wrestling Club |
| Junior Girls | 95 | 8 | Leila | Rosas | Carrollton Thunder Wrestling |
| Junior Girls | 100 | 3 | Amaya | Rubalcado | Carrollton Thunder Wrestling |
| Junior Girls | 120 | 6 | Raquel | Iturrino | Carrollton Thunder Wrestling |
| Junior Girls | 120 | 7 | Ishitha | Mallidi | Sisters on the Mat |
| Junior Girls | 125 | 7 | Brooke | McCurley | 512 Outlaw Wrestling |
| Junior Girls | 140 | 8 | Olivia | Sandoval | Carrollton Thunder Wrestling |
| Junior Girls | 145 | 7 | Bronwyn | Sadlier | Texas |
| Junior Girls | 190 | 5 | Rylee | Ferranti | Klein Oak High School Wrestling |
| Junior Girls | 190 | 6 | Carla | Campos | Texas |
| Junior Boys | 106 | 4 | Zachary | Siatka | NG Bombers Wrestling Club |
| Junior Boys | 132 | 8 | Ty | Annoura | Vici Wrestling Club |
| Junior Boys | 144 | 1 | Dorian | Olivarez | Texas |
| Junior Boys | 157 | 7 | Jared | Remington | Vici Wrestling Club |
| 16U Girls | 118 | 1 | Marisa | Iturrino | Carrollton Thunder Wrestling |
| 16U Girls | 118 | 6 | Hailey | Kennedy | Quest for Gold Wrestling Club |
| 16U Girls | 136 | 5 | Lillian | Skelton | Carrollton Thunder Wrestling |
| 16U Boys | 120 | 2 | Izayiah | Chavez | Best Trained Wrestling |
| 16U Boys | 150 | 1 | Steel | Meyers | Best Trained Wrestling |
| Masters C | 62-70 | 2 | Nathaniel | Falconer | Best Trained Wrestling |
| Masters E | 88-92 | 1 | James | Miller | Vici Wrestling Club |
