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Max Wilner Season 2025-26

Position174 Lbs
Weight174 lbs
ClassSenior
HometownCosta Mesa, Calif.

2024-25 (Redshirt junior):

  • Posted a 6-6 record, including 1-2 in duals, for the Sun Devils at 174 this season
  • Enjoyed a five-match winning streak between both the Journeymen Collegiate Classic and the Daktronics Invite in November

2023-24 (Redshirt sophomore):

  • Went 3-3 this season, appearing in the Sun Devils' duals against North Carolina, Lock Haven, Missouri, CSU Bakersfield and Oklahoma State
  • Had three wins in dual matches this season, beating Sabino Portella (North Carolina), Johnny Miller (Lock Haven) and Guillermo Escobedo (CSUB)

2022-23 (Redshirt Freshman):

  • Went 4-13 throughout the season.
  • Earned a 9-7 sudden victory against Brock Rodgers in the CSU Bakersfield dual.
  • Went 2-1 in the Journeymen Collegiate Classic which featured two decision victories.
  • In a hard fought match he was defeated by Andrew Clark (RU) by a 2-0, decision.

2021-22 (Freshman):

  • Redshirted, but appeared in three tournaments, earning a 7-4 overall record (1 SV1, 2 falls, 1 TF).
  • Won the Mountaineer Open at 165, with a perfect 3-0 record, defeating Sid Ohl (Life) 6-2, Duke’s Brandon LaRue 11-5, and teammate Kendall Norlfeet 3-1 SV1.
  • Took three-of-four at the Cowboy Open, leaving with an 18-3 technical fall victory.
  • Earned a 18-3 technical fall at the Cowboy Open against Chadron State’s Stone Durham.

Previous:

  • Two-time California state medalist for the 160-pound weight class and finished fifth and sixth in the 2020 competitions he wrestled in
  • Peaked at #5 in the national rankings via FloWrestling, signed to ASU ranked #6 in the country at the time.
  • Two-time National Coaches Association (NHSCA) National Champion (2018, 2019)
  • Three-time CIF Southern Section Champion (2018, 2019, 2020) 
  • Three-time Sunset League Champion (2018, 2019, 2020)
  • Outstanding Wrestler, Southern Section Masters Tournament (2019)
  • Two-time California State Place Winner (2019, 2020)
  • Two-time USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals Champion (2018,2019)
  • Five Counties Champion (2019)
  • LA Times/Daily Pilot Wrestler of the Year (2019, 2020)
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Redshirt Sophomore
2023-24

- / 165 lbs
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Freshman
2021-22

- / 165 lbs
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Redshirt Freshman
2022-23

- / 165 lbs
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Redshirt Junior
2024-25

- / 174 lbs