Who is Asia Ray? I am a very personable person, and not afraid to talk with anyone. I love trying new foods rollerblading and dancing. I am also a diehard anime fan. Like many other people/athletes I am extremely hard on myself, I want to be MY best in every aspect of life. Give us some insight into your rehabbing I am rehabbing my ACL on my left leg. I got surgery on May 9th, 2022. As you can expect with ACL reconstructions, it will take 8 to 12 months before I can compete again. Currently, I am doing at home exercises 2-3 times per day and going to a physical therapist 3 times a week. I am g ..read more

  Avery started wrestling in 8th grade & fell in love with wrestling. She is a 2X State Champion & 4X State placer in wrestling from Lucas Lovejoy High School (TX).  She is currently ranked 8th in country at 112 pounds.  Avery is not only a wrestler, but she also competes in Lacrosse, cross country, track (300m hurdles and 4x400) and field (pole vault).  She is also a member of the National Honors Society. Q. Please tell us about your process of deciding to sign with Oklahoma City University? a. I knew I wanted to go to a college that was in between far and cl ..read more

Massoma just finished his 2nd season as the National Runner up & 2X NJCAA All American at 197 lbs. for Iowa Lakes Community College. What is more amazing about these All-American accomplishments is that he has only been wrestling since his sophomore high school (Arlington Bowie HS, TX). Massoma also placed 5th at 160 lbs. during his high school senior year.  Q. How did you begin your wrestling career, how old were you when you started? a.  I started wrestling my sophomore year because I wanted to try something new. After I wrestled in my first match and referee raised my hand, I ..read more

 Q.You have been competing since you were seven, what inspired the journey? What about MMA attracts you?  a. I’m a twin, and my sister is a special needs individual. When we were much younger, she was bullied and that just didn’t sit right with me, it still doesn’t. My aunt’s old friend opened up a martial arts school in my neighborhood, I convinced her to let me try a class, and I’ve been training ever since. What attracts me most about MMA is the paradox of grit and roughness with respect and class - knowing that I have the skills to show force, and the wisdom to know when and whe ..read more

  Q. How did you begin your wrestling journey, how old were you when you started? a. I began my wrestling journey when I was six years old, my father started me early, being a wrestler himself and placing second at the olympic trials. I started practicing at age six then competed in my first tournament a few days after my seventh birthday. Q. What makes you passionate about wrestling? a. I love the grind. Nothing compares to the sport of wrestling when it comes to mental and physical toughness, you have to be a little crazy to pursue this sport and that’s why I love it. Q. Who is your ..read more

Q. How did you begin your wrestling career, how old were you when you started? a. I started wrestling in eighth grade. I had just quit the swim team and my parents wanted me to be involved in a sport so I started wrestling with my brother at the club that is now rise. My brother Nate inspired me to wrestle because he made it look so fun I loved how competitive and challenging it was. Q. What makes you passionate about wrestling? a. He challenge is what makes me so passionate. There is an obvious physical challenge in wrestling that is very addicting but for me it’s a mental challenges that ma ..read more

Today we are happy to have Robert Hernandez shine some light onto out "Athlete Spotlight" blog section. Robert is currently attending Schreiner University where he is studying Exercise science Fitness and Wellness while wrestling. Robert is an outstanding student and athlete full of determination, hunger for success, and love for his peers and family. American Wrestler is excited to see what the future holds for Robert! Q. As someone who played football before wrestling, how do the sports differ and how do they complement each other? a. Football and wrestling are two very tough sports, Wrestl ..read more

Gavin Ramos from Montwood High School   Mirna Espinoza from Lamar High School  Xander Larsen from Southlake Carroll High School ..read more

Athlete Spotlight has been created as a way to shine light on wrestlers who strive to be great athletes. Today we are happy to be interviewing Byron Nelson High School's state placer, Logan Mantezolo, and head wrestling coach, Carlos Ornelas. Hear what Byron Nelson's athletes are all about through this interview ..read more

Today's "Athlete Spotlight" goes to Brian Andrews, Brian is Grapevine native currently wrestling at University of Wyoming, his accomplishments vary from being 2020 Big 12 Champion and D1 Qualifier at heavyweight. Being third place in NJCAA for Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and being a three-time Texas State Champion for Grapevine High School in Texas. Get to know Brian more through his American Wrestler Athlete Spotlight Q&A Interview below Q. Let’s begin with getting to know you a bit more. How did you begin your wrestling journey, and for how long have you been wrestling? a. I ..read more