Poway High School standout and Virginia Tech commit Mario Carini put on a wrestling clinic this week, earning Simple Man Wrestling’s Wrestler of the Week honors following an undefeated performance at the Super Elite wrestling duals in Atlanta, Georgia.

Representing Team Thunder alongside high school teammates Matthew Orbeta and Arseni Kikinou, Carini anchored a powerful lineup that pushed all the way to the tournament finals before dropping a hard-fought 33-19 decision to Team Carnage. While Team Thunder settled for runner-up honors in the team standings, Carini’s individual dominance was the talk of the showcase.

Carini went a flawless 7-0 against an elite gauntlet of opponents, securing victories over standout state champions and finalists from California, Florida, Kansas, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.

Among his statement victories was a dominant 10-1 major decision over St. John Bosco’s Mason Savidan (wrestling for Team Cormier Trained). Carini, who captured a state championship last season at 175 pounds, handled the move up in competition against Savidan, a reigning California state runner-up at 190 pounds.

Carini also picked up a tactical 4-1 victory over Pennsylvania state champion Mario Hutcherson of Kiski Area High (wrestling for Team Dinasty). Hutcherson entered the matchup boasting an impressive career pedigree, including a 48-1 record last season and a 91-8 career mark.

Super Elite Duals Individual Results: Mario Carini (7-0)

Mario Carini dec. Jet Smith (Valiant Prep), 4-2

Smith: 2026 Nebraska state champion, 2026 NHSCA 3rd place, 2025 Fargo All-American, Army West Point commit

Mario Carini tech. fall Alan Garcia (Tri-Force Elite), 18-1

Garcia: 6x Pan American medalist

Mario Carini dec. Rock Shurette (Minion Legends), 10-3

Shurette: 3x Tennessee state medalist, 2026 NHSCA All-American

Mario Carini dec. Mario Hutcherson (Dinasty), 4-1

Hutcherson: 2026 Pennsylvania state champion, 2-time Fargo All-American

Mario Carini tech. fall Dresden Beard (Diamond Fish), 18-0

Beard: 2026 Kansas state runner-up, 2026 Fargo All-American, 2026 NHSCA champion

Mario Carini dec. Mason Savidan (Cormier Trained), 10-1

Savidan: 2026 California state runner-up

Mario Carini dec. Kyle Gallo (Team Carnage), 7-3

Gallo: 2025 Florida state runner-up, 3-time Fargo All-American

Carini’s stellar weekend in Atlanta underscores why he is considered one of the premier talents in the country as he builds momentum toward his upcoming collegiate career in Blacksburg.