By Pablo Di Maria

When the dust settles inside the Greensboro Coliseum Complex following the Super 32 Challenge, the mat talk inevitably shifts from dramatic final-second takedowns to cold, hard statistics. Widely regarded as the “Super Bowl of high school wrestling,” the Super 32 is an unyielding national barometer.

By analyzing the numbers behind the top 10 state delegations—from massive participation footprints to surgical efficiency on the medal stand—we uncover a fascinating blueprint of how America’s premier wrestling hotbeds stack up against one another.

Pennsylvania’s Unrivaled Armada

At the summit of the team standings sits Pennsylvania, towering over the field with a staggering 1,479 points. Keystone State’s dominance is built on both sheer volume and elite conversion rates:

The Numbers: 164 wrestlers entered the fray, capturing 27 total medals and 4 individual champions.

Weight Class Depth: Pennsylvania fielded massive contingents across the board, led by 20 wrestlers at 106 pounds, 21 at 132 pounds, and strong representation all the way up to heavyweight.

California: The West Coast Heavy Hitter

Trailing only Pennsylvania in team scoring is California, which put on a masterclass in efficiency while enduring the country’s most grueling cross-country travel schedule.

The Numbers: With 739 points compiled from 78 wrestlers, the Golden State punched well above its weight class count.

The Hardware: California secured 18 medals and 1 championship, proving that its elite cadre of hammers can travel 2,400+ miles across three time zones and still stand on the national podium.

The Mid-Atlantic and Heartland Powerhouses

Beneath the top two, a tight pack of traditional wrestling states showcased unique strengths in depth and podium conversion:

New Jersey & Illinois (Efficiency at the Top): New Jersey scored 440 points with 67 wrestlers, yielding 5 medals and 2 champions—highlighting a high title-to-entrant ratio. Illinois brought 73 wrestlers, totaling 453 points, 4 medals, and 1 champion.

Florida & Indiana: Florida brought a massive squad of 107 wrestlers, accumulating 596 points, 7 medals, and 1 champion. Meanwhile, Indiana quietly put together a stellar tournament with just 56 wrestlers, matching Florida’s output with 7 medals and 415.5 points.

Ohio & Iowa (Surgical Precision): Ohio fielded 69 wrestlers for 342 points and 3 medals. Iowa deployed the leanest roster among the top tier with just 35 wrestlers, yet remarkably punched through 6 medals and 290 points, demonstrating an incredible per-capita success rate.

New York & North Carolina: New York logged 286 points from 51 wrestlers with 4 medals, while host-state North Carolina led the local turnout with 114 wrestlers securing 240.5 points and 1 medal.

Super 32 State Standings & Statistical Breakdown of the Top 10 Teams

State	Team Points	Total Wrestlers	Total Medals	Champions
Pennsylvania	1,479	164	27	4
California	739	78	18	1
Florida	596	107	7	1
Illinois	453	73	4	1
New Jersey	440	67	5	2
Indiana	415.5	56	7	0
Ohio	342	69	3	0
Iowa	290	35	6	0
New York	286	51	4	0
North Carolina	240.5	114	1	0

The Takeaway

As these athletes pack their bags and return home to prepare for the rigorous winter folkstyle season, the Super 32 numbers tell a clear story. Whether it is Pennsylvania’s overwhelming pipeline of talent, California’s coast-to-coast resilience, or Iowa’s lethal efficiency with a smaller squad, the road to a national title runs directly through Greensboro—and the stats prove who came ready to fight.