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NC United Blue continued uniting North Carolina's top high school talent around elite training, national competition and a shared commitment to represent the state.
The program's mission was to foster excellence, create collegiate opportunities and help elevate North Carolina into the nation's top tier of wrestling states.
More than a training program
United Blue combined a competitive practice environment with national events, strength and conditioning, nutrition and weight-management guidance, mindset development and college recruiting support. Athletes also gained access to national camps and facilities such as the Olympic Training Center, The Compound and KD Wrestling.
From self to state
First, you represent yourself and your family. Then your team and club. Beyond state lines, you represent our state.
A dominant state-tournament performance
The results reflected the caliber of the established roster and the standard being built within the program.
Building for the future
Graduating seniors remained part of the spring and summer training cycle as competitors and mentors while the program welcomed its next group of athletes. The additions brought six state championships and 18 state placements to the room.
| Athlete | Weight | School | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elii Taylor | 100 | Middle School | — |
| Sam Boltes | 106 | Washington | Sophomore |
| Aiden Burkholder | 106 | Trinity | Sophomore |
| Adam Walker | 106 | Middle School | — |
| Jaxon Thomas | 106 | Piedmont | Sophomore |
| Ayden Summners | 126 | Wheatmore | Sophomore |
| Aiden White | 126 | Weddington | Sophomore |
| Jake Amiott | 126 | Topsail | Freshman |
| David Lambright | 126 | Eastern Randolph | Junior |
| Bryce Perry | 132 | Washington | Sophomore |
| Austin Green | 138 | Mooresville | Junior |
| Mitchell Rowland | 144 | Pinecrest | Freshman |
| Aaron Ellisson | 144 | Lumberton | Freshman |
| Jacob Perry | 150 | Newbern | Freshman |
| Ryan Thompson | 165 | Cardinal Gibbons | Freshman |
A roster that spoke to excellence
Powered by wrestling leaders
Ethan Oakley, Josh Wilson, Colton Palmer and Mike Macchiavello joined college wrestlers from across North Carolina in providing mentorship and technical leadership. Through its partnership with UNC Wrestling, United Blue athletes also trained regularly in a collegiate facility and experienced the expectations of the next level.
The goal remained clear: build North Carolina's wrestling legacy one champion—and one opportunity—at a time.