Charlotte High wrestler Jake Austin continues to dominate the mat, recently achieving All-American status in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling at the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota. Over his two-year high school career, Austin has won two state championships and established himself as one of the top wrestlers in Tarpon history. This summer, he showcased his skills against elite competition, placing third in the 16U 157-pound bracket after navigating through a challenging field of over 100 wrestlers.

By the Numbers
  • Austin finished third out of more than 100 wrestlers in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling.
  • He went 7-1 in Greco-Roman at the 16U National Duals, with only one loss coming from a tie-breaker decision.
State of Play
  • Austin's strong performance has attracted attention from college coaches, including the Virginia Tech coach, who reached out after his tournament success.
  • Coach Evan Robinson believes Austin is the first Charlotte wrestler to earn All-American honors since he became the coach.
What's Next

Austin aims to improve further and is planning to move up to the 157-pound weight class next season, pending his coach's decision. His impressive summer performances have positioned him for potential recruitment opportunities by collegiate wrestling programs.

Bottom Line

Austin's journey reflects not only his hard work and dedication but also the potential for future wrestling success at the national level, making him a rising star worth following for aspiring athletes and college coaches alike.