Philadelphia, PA - The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) was well represented on the national stage this past week as 10 athletes traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete at the 2026 US Open, one of the premier freestyle wrestling events in the United States.

Held annually in Las Vegas, the US Open serves as a major benchmark on the domestic wrestling calendar, featuring many of the nation's top Senior-level athletes while also showcasing the next generation of talent in the U20 division. Strong performances at the event can open doors to future international opportunities, national team contention, and age-group World Team pathways.

The PRTC entered seven athletes in the U20 Nationals and three athletes in the Senior US Open, combining for 48 total matches and 295 match points over the course of the tournament.

Leading the way was Elliott Humphries, who earned U20 All-American honors with a 7th-place finish at 79 kg. Humphries put together an impressive run with six victories, including multiple technical falls, demonstrating the offensive pace and grit that define PRTC athletes.

At 74 kg, Caden Bellis delivered one of the most active performances of the week, battling through the backside with six victories in eight matches. Bellis showcased resilience and scoring ability, highlighted by several impressive wins.

At 125 kg, John Pardo showed determination bouncing back after an opening loss with a dominant technical fall victory. At 97kg, Greyson Meak responded similarly, earning two commanding wins in consolation action.

At 86 kg, Xander Kuokkanen recorded three victories, including a fall and a technical superiority win, while Deven Casey picked up two dominant technical falls at 61 kg. Donny Almeyda also gained valuable experience competing in a deep 70 kg bracket.

In the Senior division, the PRTC athletes competed against some of the best wrestlers in the country. Sean Seefeldt earned three wins at 74 kg. Martin Cosgrove posted three victories at 97 kg, while Max Gallagher battled to two wins at 57 kg in a loaded weight class.

The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center continues to provide elite training, mentorship, and competitive opportunities for wrestlers pursuing success at the collegiate, national, and international levels. Based in Philadelphia, the PRTC is committed to developing world-class athletes while supporting growth of wrestling in the region.

With another strong showing in Las Vegas, the future remains bright for the PRTC as its athletes continue to progress on the national scene.

Full Results

U20 Nationals

Deven Casey (61 kg)

WIN - Shirk 10-0

Loss - Rodriguez 5-1

WIN - Kastner 12-0

LOSS - Saldate 5-2

Donny Almeyda (70 kg)

LOSS - Lew 12-9

WIN - Gomez 9-3

WIN - Williams 12-1

WIN - Gosz 10-8

LOSS - Russell Injury Default

Caden Bellis (74 kg)

WIN - Baldwin 11-0

WIN - Burkett 4-2

LOSS - Denny 11-0

WIN - Campagna 13-2

WIN - Garcia 14-7

WIN - Diaz 5-2

WIN - Torres 5-0

LOSS - Routledge 4-1

Elliott Humphries (79 kg)

WIN - Placencia 10-0

WIN - Rios 10-0

WIN - Ibarra 12-1

WIN - Dhabolt 13-8

LOSS - Cunningham 14-5

WIN - Norman 14-2

LOSS - Heiser 10-0

WIN - Miller 7-4

Xander Kuokkanen (86 kg)

WIN - Trotter 4-1

LOSS - Robinson 9-0

WIN - Hancock FALL

WIN - Oizerowitz 10-0

LOSS - Bienus 10-0

Greyson Meak (97 kg)

LOSS - Brown FALL

WIN - Lohmeyer 10-0

WIN - Raines 12-2

LOSS - Cooley 10-0

John Pardo (125 kg)

LOSS - Schunke 15-9

WIN - Royce 10-0

LOSS - Weidman FALL

Senior US Open

Max Gallagher (57 kg)

LOSS - Assad 7-6

WIN - Martir 10-0

WIN - Oliver 10-1

LOSS - Witt FALL

Sean Seefeldt (74 kg)

WIN - DeSena 11-0

WIN - Thomas 5-2

LOSS - Amine 8-1

WIN - Peterson 4-2

LOSS - Downey 10-6

Martin Cosgrove (97 kg)

WIN - Henry 8-3

LOSS - Buchanan 12-1

WIN - Manning 13-2

WIN - Knop 3-0

LOSS - Mirasola 7-1