The 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic lit up Rutgers’ Jersey Mike’s Arena with a night full of statement wins and early-season drama.
NCAA champions Jesse Mendez and Lucas Byrd delivered dominant performances, while Yonger Bastida and Zack Ryder turned heads with convincing victories.
One of the night’s biggest moments came when Ty Watters scored a sudden-victory takedown over Daniel Cardenas with a slick slide-by foot sweep straight out of Helen Maroulis’ playbook.
On the women’s side, Katie Lange and Reese Larramendy impressed in standout showings.
Recap the event below with full results and highlights, or subscribe to FloWrestling to watch the NWCA All-Star Classic replay.
NWCA All-Star Classic Results 2025
Here are the full results for the 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic.
Men – NCAA Division I
- 149lbs: Casey Swiderski (Oklahoma State) vs. Lachlan McNeil (Michigan): Swiderski wins by Dec 4-2
- 174lbs: Simon Ruiz (Cornell) vs. Lenny Pinto (Rutgers): Ruiz wins by Dec 9-6
- 197lbs: Joey Novak (Wyoming) vs. Stephen Little (Little Rock): Little wins by Dec 2-1 SV
- 125lbs: Eddie Ventresca (Virginia Tech) vs. Sheldon Seymour (Lehigh): Ventresca wins by Dec 4-0
- 157lbs: Ty Watters (West Virginia) vs. Daniel Cardenas (Stanford): Watters wins by Dec 7-2 SV
- 165lbs: Hunter Garvin (Stanford) vs. Max Brignola (Lehigh): Garvin wins by Dec 4-1
- 184lbs: Zack Ryder (Oklahoma State) vs. Jaxon Smith (Maryland): Ryder wins by MD 14-4
- 285lbs: Yonger Bastida (Iowa State) vs. Taye Ghadiali (Michigan): Bastida wins by Dec 8-2
- 133lbs: Lucas Byrd (Illinois) vs. Dylan Shawver (Rutgers): Byrd wins by Dec 7-1
- 141lbs: Jesse Mendez (Ohio State) vs. Anthony Echemendia (Iowa State): Mendez wins by Dec 7-3
Men – Division III vs. Division II
- 141lbs: Khyvon Grace (West Liberty) vs. Mark Samuel (Roanoke): Grace wins by Dec 8-6
Women
- 138lbs: Katie Lange (Grand Valley State) vs. Zaynah McBryde (Life): Lange wins by MD 11-3
- 145lbs: Reese Larramendy (Iowa) vs. Esther Kolawole (William Penn): Larramendy wins by Dec 4-3
- 160lbs: Bella Mir (North Central) vs. Latifah McBryde (Life): Mir wins by Dec 2-2
- 117lbs: Sage Mortimer (Grand Valley State) vs. Salyna Shotwell (Life): Mortimer wins by Dec 6-2
Jesse Mendez Def. Anthony Echemendia
Jesse Mendez (Ohio State) vs. Anthony Echemendia (Iowa State): Mendez wins by Dec 7-3
Lucas Byrd Def. Dylan Shawver
- Lucas Byrd (Illinois) vs. Dylan Shawver (Rutgers): Byrd wins by Dec 7-1
Yonger Bastida Def. Taye Ghadiali
- Yonger Bastida (Iowa State) vs. Taye Ghadiali (Michigan): Bastida wins by Dec 8-2
Zack Ryder Def. Jaxon Smith
- Zack Ryder (Oklahoma State) vs. Jaxon Smith (Maryland): Ryder wins by MD 14-4
Zack Ryder is for real. He MAJORS Jaxon Smith 14-4#AllStarClassic presented by @AthletePS pic.twitter.com/ASWeBb6ftR
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) November 2, 2025
Hunter Garvin Def. Max Brignola
- Hunter Garvin (Stanford) vs. Max Brignola (Lehigh): Garvin wins by Dec 4-1
Ty Watters Def. Daniel Cardenas
- Ty Watters (West Virginia) vs. Daniel Cardenas (Stanford): Watters wins by Dec 7-2 SV
Ty Watters hitting Daniel Cardenas with the Helen Maroulis slide-by foot sweep in OT for the win 🗣️ TOO SMOOTH pic.twitter.com/Zo2zR3gC3R
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) November 2, 2025
Eddie Ventresca Def. Sheldon Seymour
- Eddie Ventresca (Virginia Tech) vs. Sheldon Seymour (Lehigh): Ventresca wins by Dec 4-0
Stephen Little Def. Joey Novak
- Joey Novak (Wyoming) vs. Stephen Little (Little Rock): Little wins by Dec 2-1 SV
Tied 1-1 in sudden victory, Wyoming challenged the no takedown call for Novak, but the officials ended up awarding Little one point for an illegal headlock with no arm 😳. Thoughts? #AllStarClassic presented by @athleteps pic.twitter.com/FCPIOATUZI
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) November 2, 2025
Simon Ruiz Def. Lenny Pinto
- Simon Ruiz (Cornell) vs. Lenny Pinto (Rutgers): Ruiz wins by Dec 9-6
After giving up the first two takedowns, Simon Ruiz stormed back for a 9-6 win over Lenny Pinto #AllStarClassic presented by @AthletePS pic.twitter.com/AoFehwKqOl
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) November 2, 2025
Casey Swiderski Def. Lachlan McNeil
- Casey Swiderski (Oklahoma State) vs. Lachlan McNeil (Michigan): Swiderski wins by Dec 4-2
Casey Swiderski wins his first match in an Oklahoma State singlet with a 4-2 win over Lachlan McNeil #AllStarClassic presented by @athleteps pic.twitter.com/EDDFcMKbtM
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) November 2, 2025
Men’s Folkstyle Matches On Deck
Here’s the match order.
Men – NCAA Division I
- 133lbs: No. 1 Lucas Byrd (Illinois) vs. No. 7 Dylan Shawver (Rutgers)
- 141lbs: No. 7 Anthony Echemendia (Iowa State) vs. No. 1 Jesse Mendez (Ohio State)
Khyvon Grace Def. Mark Samuel
- Khyvon Grace (West Liberty) vs. Mark Samuel (Roanoke): Grace wins by Dec 8-6
You beat a national champ, you get to dance 🤷♂️. D2’s Khyvon Grace took out D3 National champion Mark Samuel with a last second takedown at the #AllStarClassic presented by @AthletePS pic.twitter.com/EQTZ2hMRIi
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) November 2, 2025
Sage Mortimer Def. Salyna Shotwell
- Sage Mortimer (Grand Valley State) vs. Salyna Shotwell (Life): Mortimer wins by Dec 6-2
Down 2-2 on criteria with less than a minute to go Sage Mortimer went big for the win!#AllStarClassic presented by @AthletePS pic.twitter.com/rFcOEyyEHx
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) November 2, 2025
Bella Mir Def. Latifah McBryde
- Bella Mir (North Central) vs. Latifah McBryde (Life): Mir wins by Dec 2-2
Bella Mir takes out Latifah McBryde on criteria 2-2#AllStarClassic presented by @athleteps pic.twitter.com/il4Zl4DQMW
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) November 2, 2025
Reese Larramendy Def. Esther Kolawole
- Reese Larramendy (Iowa) vs. Esther Kolawole (William Penn): Larramendy wins by Dec 4-3
Reese Larremendy gave up the first takedown of the match, but came back to win 4-3 over Esther Kolawole #AllStarClassic presented by @AthletePS pic.twitter.com/PFY4WLsbT2
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) November 1, 2025
Katie Lange Def. Zaynah McBryde
- Katie Lange (Grand Valley State) vs. Zaynah McBryde (Life): Lange wins by MD 11-3
Katie Lange takes the first match of this year’s #AllStarClassic by major decision over Zaynah McBryde 11-3
Presented by @athleteps pic.twitter.com/fXYGHK3Jph— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) November 1, 2025
What Time Does NWCA All-Star Classic Start?
Coverage for the 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic begins at 6:00 p.m. ET, with the first bouts beginning at 7:00 p.m.
How To Watch NWCA All-Star Classic 2025
The 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic will stream live on FloWrestling and the FloSports app.
Highlights, replays and news also will be available on FloWrestling.
NWCA All-Star Classic Lineup 2025
Here’s the lineup and match order for the 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic. Bouts begin at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Women
- 138lbs: No. 1 Zaynah McBryde (Life) vs. No. 1 Katie Lange (Grand Valley State)
- 145lbs: No. 1 Esther Kolawole (William Penn) vs. No. 2 Reese Larramendy (Iowa)
- 160lbs: No. 1 Latifah McBryde (Life) vs. No. 1 (145) Bella Mir (North Central)
- 117lbs: No. 2 Salyna Shotwell (Life) vs. No. 1 Sage Mortimer (Grand Valley State)
Men – Division III vs. Division II
- 141lbs: No. 1 Mark Samuel (Roanoke) vs. No. 1 Khyvon Grace (West Liberty)
Men – NCAA Division I
- 149lbs: No. 5 Casey Swiderski (Oklahoma State) vs. No. 3 Lachlan McNeil (Michigan)
- 174lbs: No. 3 Simon Ruiz (Cornell) vs. No. 8 Lenny Pinto (Rutgers)
- 197lbs: No. 3 Joey Novak (Wyoming) vs. No. 4 Stephen Little (Little Rock)
- 125lbs: No. 4 Eddie Ventresca (Virginia Tech) vs. No. 5 Sheldon Seymour (Lehigh)
- 157lbs: No. 5 Ty Watters (West Virginia) vs. No. 4 Daniel Cardenas (Stanford)
- 165lbs: No. 4 Hunter Garvin (Stanford) vs. No. 7 Max Brignola (Lehigh)
- 184lbs: No. 4 Jaxon Smith (Maryland) vs. No. 7 Zack Ryder (Oklahoma State)
- 285lbs: No. 3 Yonger Bastida (Iowa State) vs. No. 4 Taye Ghadiali (Michigan)
- 133lbs: No. 1 Lucas Byrd (Illinois) vs. No. 7 Dylan Shawver (Rutgers)
- 141lbs: No. 7 Anthony Echemendia (Iowa State) vs. No. 1 Jesse Mendez (Ohio State)
Casey Swiderski Vs. Lachlan McNeil
- 149lbs: No. 5 Casey Swiderski (Oklahoma State) vs. No. 3 Lachlan McNeil (Michigan)
All-Americans Swiderski and McNeil meet for the first time in what could preview a 2026 NCAA semifinal or final. With both wrestlers transferring to powerhouse programs, this bout will help set the tone for an open 149-pound weight class.
Simon Ruiz Vs. Lenny Pinto
- 174lbs: No. 3 Simon Ruiz (Cornell) vs. No. 8 Lenny Pinto (Rutgers)
Ruiz has defeated Pinto twice, both in close matches decided by his dominance from the top position. Pinto will need to win the neutral battle to flip the result, but Ruiz enters as the favorite after a stellar freestyle season.
Joey Novak Vs. Stephen Little
197lbs: No. 3 Joey Novak (Wyoming) vs. No. 4 Stephen Little (Little Rock)
This rubber match between two returning All-Americans features Novak’s superior top game against Little’s reattack offense. Both own major-decision wins over each other, but Novak’s control and scrambling give him the edge in a tight decision.
Eddie Ventresca Vs. Sheldon Seymour
- 125lbs: No. 4 Eddie Ventresca (Virginia Tech) vs. No. 5 Sheldon Seymour (Lehigh)
Ventresca won their 2025 NCAA fifth-place match 11–4 with fast leg attacks and sharp finishes. Seymour, fresh off a breakout All-American season, will look to adjust defensively in their rematch at the All-Star Classic.
Ty Watters Vs. Daniel Cardenas
- 157lbs: No. 5 Ty Watters (West Virginia) vs. No. 4 Daniel Cardenas (Stanford)
Both All-Americans return from redshirt seasons, making this matchup between explosive scorers unpredictable. Watters brings funky, lanky attacks, while Cardenas’ compact aggression sets up an action-heavy clash to kick off the new season.
Hunter Garvin Vs. Max Brignola
165lbs: No. 4 Hunter Garvin (Stanford) vs. No. 7 Max Brignola (Lehigh)
Garvin’s fearless offense meets Brignola’s pinning prowess in their first career meeting. The contrast in styles makes this one of the most anticipated bouts of the night and a key early test for both podium hopefuls.
Jaxon Smith Vs. Zack Ryder
184lbs: No. 4 Jaxon Smith (Maryland) vs. No. 7 Zack Ryder (Oklahoma State)
Smith’s experience and size advantage as a former 197-pounder clash with Ryder’s world-level pedigree and stingy defense. Though it’s Ryder’s biggest collegiate test yet, his disciplined style could make this a low-scoring battle.
Yonger Bastida vs. Taye Ghadiali
- 285lbs: No. 3 Yonger Bastida (Iowa State) vs. No. 4 Taye Ghadiali (Michigan)
Both wrestlers return from medical redshirts, making this their first major test in nearly a year. The matchup offers valuable insight into how two All-American heavyweights bounce back after long layoffs.
Lucas Byrd Vs. Dylan Shawver
- 133lbs: No. 1 Lucas Byrd (Illinois) vs. No. 7 Dylan Shawver (Rutgers)
Reigning NCAA champion Byrd faces Rutgers’ All-American Shawver in a rematch of their 6–5 dual bout earlier this year. With a shared history dating back to high school finals, this one promises another tightly contested showdown.
Anthony Echemendia Vs. Jesse Mendez
- 141lbs: No. 7 Anthony Echemendia (Iowa State) vs. No. 1 Jesse Mendez (Ohio State)
Two-time NCAA champ Mendez headlines the event against a resurgent Echemendia returning from injury. Their previous NCAA semifinal was a 6–4 thriller, and this rematch could hinge on who controls the mat in New Jersey.
Watch The NWCA Classic Pre-Show FREE
CP and JD are joined by a couple of All-Stars in Rutgers Head Wrestling Coach Scott Goodale and NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer to get everyone hype to kick off the college wrestling season at the 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic, presented by Nike Wrestling! https://t.co/FZu9ivFjwv
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Every Team At The 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic
Women
- Grand Valley State: Katie Lange, Sage Mortimer
- Iowa: Reese Larramendy
- Life University: Latifah McBryde, Zaynah McBryde
- North Central College: Bella Mir
- William Penn: Esther Kolawole, Christianah Ogunsanya
Men – Division III
- Roanoke College: Mark Samuel
Men – Division II
- West Liberty University: Khyvon Grace
Men – Division I
- Cornell: Simon Ruiz
- Illinois: Lucas Byrd
- Iowa State: Anthony Echemendia
- Lehigh: Max Brignola, Sheldon Seymour
- Little Rock: Stephen Little
- Maryland: Jaxon Smith
- Michigan: Taye Ghadiali, Lachlan McNeil
- Ohio State: Jesse Mendez
- Oklahoma State: Zack Ryder, Casey Swiderski
- Rutgers: Lenny Pinto, Dylan Shawver
- Stanford: Daniel Cardenas, Hunter Garvin
- Virginia Tech: Eddie Ventresca
- West Virginia: Ty Watters
- Wyoming: Joey Novak
When Is The NCAA Wrestling Championships 2026?
The 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships begins March 19 and will run through March 21.
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Tonight, November 1, marks the 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic at Jersey Mike’s Arena in New Jersey. The event features top-ranked NCAA wrestlers from across the country.
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