NJ Wrestlers Top Early 2025-26 National Rankings

New Jersey's high school wrestlers are asserting dominance early in the 2025-26 season, with multiple athletes earning top national rankings and state pound-for-pound honors as competitions intensify across the Garden State. As of January 7, wrestlers from powerhouse programs like Delbarton, Christian Brothers, and Blair have secured prominent spots in national pound-for-pound and weight-class lists, signaling a strong push toward the state tournament in mid-March.

In the boys' rankings, Jayden James of Delbarton leads the state pound-for-pound at No. 1, competing at 165 pounds and holding the top national spot according to MatScouts. Paul Kenny of Christian Brothers follows at No. 2 statewide and ranks 17th nationally at 126 pounds. Other standouts include Cam Sontz of Delbarton at No. 3 in the state at 120 pounds, with national rankings of seventh on FloWrestling and eighth on MatScouts. Sammy Spaulding of Camden Catholic sits at No. 4 pound-for-pound and earned a No. 11 national listing at 138 pounds.

The rankings highlight depth across weights, with Delbarton placing multiple wrestlers in the top 10 nationally, including Jack Anello at No. 11 at 106 pounds and Vincenzo...