Volk Set to Participate in NWCA All-Star Classic

LARAMIE -- The University of Wyoming wrestling team will have representation at the National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Classic in November. Jore Volk, a 125-pounder, is one of 20 student-athletes slated to compete.

“The NWCA All-Star Classic has been around for over 50 years, and it has consistently highlighted the top wrestlers from across the nation in a prestigious head-to-head matchup,” head coach Mark Branch said. “We are honored to have Jore Volk and the University of Wyoming recognized and included in this event.”

Volk – who’s ranked as high as No. 3 in some polls – will square off with South Dakota State’s Tanner Jordan, who owns a ranking as high as No. 6. The two met three times during the 2023-24 season. Jordan won the regular-season matchup in Laramie, while Volk claimed both postseason meetings, one at the Big 12 Tournament and the other at the NCAA Championships.

“Jore has established himself as one of the best 125-pound wrestlers in the country and the world,” Branch said. “We are excited for him to go represent this program on one of the biggest stages.”

The All-Star Classic takes place Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. Penn State will host the event in its Rec Hall.

Below is a list of all the matchups:

133: No. 2 Nasir Bailey (Little Rock) vs. No. 4 Evan Frost (Iowa State)

141: No. 2 Jesse Mendez (Ohio State) vs. No. 3 Beau Bartlett (Penn State)

149: No. 2 Shayne Van Ness (Penn State) vs. No. 3 Ty Watters (West Virginia)

157: No. 3 Peyten Kellar (Ohio) vs. No. 4 Tyler Kasak (Penn State)

165: No. 3 Hunter Garvin (Stanford) vs. No. 4 Peyton Hall (West Virginia)

174: No. 2 Levi Haines (Penn State) vs. No. 3 Rocco Welsch (Ohio State)

184: No. 1 Carter Starocci (Penn State) vs. No. 2 Parker Keckeisen (Northern Iowa)

197: No. 5 Stephen Little (Little Rock) vs. No. 9 Zac Braunagel (Illinois)

HWT: No. 1 Greg Kerkvliet (Penn State) vs. No. 3 Nick Feldman (Ohio State)