Wrestling signs six to 2026-27 roster
TEMPE– Sun Devil Wrestling has officially announced six new high school signees that will join the roster in 2026-27. Arizona State is welcoming a new wave of talent to its future roster, with the six newest Sun Devils set to debut next season. Here’s a closer look at what the signees are bringing to the mat:
Kal-El Fluckiger | Chandler, Arizona
Arizona native, Fluckiger, holds a 21-8 record in his high school career competing for Valiant College Prep and is a top-ranked wrestler in the 215 lb division. Fluckiger was recognized as a Folkstyle Nationals All-American and NHSCA/High school Nationals All-American, and most recently swept the 2025 Defense Soap Super 32 over numerous top prospects at his weight.
The number five prospect at the 215 weight class, per FloSports, is primed for success under the tutelage of head coach Zeke Jones.
Justin Wardlow | Romeoville, Illinois
A three-time state finalist from Romeoville, Illinois, comes to Tempe ready to hit the ground running. Competing out of Lockport High School and wrestling his way to a 72-10 record, the Sun Devils are receiving a fierce competitor who looks to make his mark on the 165 lb weight class.
Rylan Seacrist | Breckville, Ohio
Ohio-born wrestler, Rylan Seacrist, is Tempe-bound and coming with him is his impressive high school wrestling resume. Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School is the home to one of the nation’s hardest-working wrestlers at the 113 lb class. Ranked as the number 2 prospect at his weight, some of his accolades include: the Fargo Nationals champion, Ohio State champion and U.S Open All-American. Rylan has committed to moving up to the 125-pound division upon his arrival at ASU.
Antonio Rodriguez | Brentwood, California
California’s own Antonio Rodriguez is a rising contender in the 132-pound weight class out of the prestigious Los Gatos High School. He has won 14 of his last 17 matches and boasts a laundry list of accolades, such as being a 3x CIF state placer, a CIF state finalist, 3x Reno TOC All-American, 2x Doc B finalist, a 2025 Defense Soap Super 32 placer, 3x CCS finalist and CCS champ.
Travis Cardenas | Chandler, Arizona
Travis Cardenas hails from Chandler High School and owns a 42-4 record as reported by Flowrestling. This year’s AIA D1 state champion in the 138-pound division went from previously unranked to a top-20 high school prospect in the 144-pound weight class. Additionally, he is a 2x Fargo All-American and a U17 US Open All-American. Cardenas is listed at the 157 lb class at Chandler High and will provide a versatile presence for the Maroon and Gold.
Billy Ward | Fargo, North Dakota
William Ward is the number-seven-ranked contender at the 190 weight class out of Moorhead High School in Minnesota. Billy Ward captured consecutive state titles as a sophomore and junior, winning first in North Dakota before claiming another in Minnesota. The 2025 Defense Soap Super 32 finalist put on a show at the Minnesota AAA State Championships with a resounding 15-0 Tech Fall victory. He now aims to win his third straight state championship before heading south to the Valley of the Sun.
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