The Greenwave Youth Wrestling Club has seized the spotlight this season, capturing first place at three out of eight local SWA tournaments and amassing a staggering haul of 76 medals at the Greenwave Rural Rumble, 22 medals at the Crush Cancer Tournament, 27 at the Silver State Showdown, 30 at the Yerington Tournament, and 15 at the High Desert Challenge. The club’s success signals a new era of achievement and discipline for young wrestlers in Fallon.
Building on their momentum, Greenwave wrestlers have also made their mark outside Nevada. Two athletes represented Team Nevada United at the Legacy Duels in Caldwell, Idaho, with standout performances from Colt Johnson (4-1 record) and Giavanna O’Donnell (3-2 record), the team’s sole female competitor. Six club members traveled to Richfield, Utah, for the Beehive Brawl western regional tournament, where Johnson earned a second-place finish. Pictured right: Hunter Hicks-Romano and Madelyn Johnson train on the mat during practice, continuing the disciplined, fundamentals-based work that has fueled Greenwave’s record season.
Head Coach Jordan Mize credited the club’s transformation to a year-round training approach. “This season has been nothing short of incredible. Making the change to a year-round club was huge. Our athletes and coaches have embraced it with heart and determination,” Mize said. “Watching their growth has been incredible. Their confidence is building alongside their performance. As a coach, I could not be more proud of the commitment, resilience, and character these wrestlers have shown.”
Is the postseason approaches, Mize said the wrestlers are motivated and focused, with Regionals and State Championships to be hosted in Fallon at Rafter 3C Arena. Regionals will take place Feb. 28 and March 1, and State is scheduled for March 7-8. “Heading into Regionals and State, our wrestlers are hungry and focused. They work hard every week and believe in the program we are building. Competing in our own hometown adds to their motivation. They do not just want to compete; they want to win it all,” Mize said.
Coach Chad Munoz emphasized the importance of the club’s structured foundation. “We made internal changes focusing on a more structured wrestling foundation centered on long-term development, and we are already seeing meaningful results after just one year. The biggest improvement is not just in the increase in wins, but in discipline, mat awareness, and fundamentals. That tells us the foundation we are building is working. The sky is now the limit for how far these kids want to go in their wrestling journey.”
The Greenwave Youth Wrestling Club will conclude its regular season at the Reno Rumble Tournament at the Reno Livestock Events Center on Feb. 21, with 24 wrestlers registered. The club encourages community members to attend and support the athletes as they compete in Regionals and State.
Though the competitive season is nearing its end, the club will continue to offer off-season training four nights a week, Monday through Thursday, for athletes looking to develop their skills. Additional competition opportunities will be available in Northern California and at the Olympic State tournament in Las Vegas for 14U, 16U, and Junior divisions. The club remains committed to fostering athletic growth and welcomes new participants eager to join the journey.
Pictured above left: Daxton Ritchie faces a challenging moment in practice as Coach Jordan Mize motivates him to keep fighting, a glimpse of the confidence and determination Greenwave athletes develop every day on the mat.
Families interested in off-season training can visit fallonyouthwrestling.org, stop by the gym at 150 Industrial Way in Fallon, Monday through Thursday at 5 p.m., email [email protected], or call 775-217-3151 for more information.
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