WHO’S NEXT? USAW STAR OF THE FUTURE Rogers looking strong
Oklahoma State recruit captured Junior Nationals freestyle crown
By Craig Sesker FARGO, N.D. – Jordan Rogers is the All-American kid. He’s polite, respectful, mature and intelligent with a very strong faith. And he’s a force on the wrestling mat. Rogers, who has developed while excelling in the USA Wrestling ranks, captured a Junior Nationals freestyle title this past July in Fargo, N.D. Rogers, an Oklahoma State recruit, swept Georgia’s Glenn Climmons 5-2, 2- 0 in a battle of past Cadet Nationals champions in the Junior freestyle finals at 182 pounds.
Rogers was second in the Junior Nationals freestyle tournament last year. “This is a great way to finish my high school career,” said Rogers, from Spokane, Wash. “Fargo is a great test and it’s been a great experience wrestling here. It’s been a lot of fun.” Rogers has thrived on the national scene and beyond for a number of years. He placed second for the U.S. at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in 2010 in Singapore.
“In order to get to the next level, you need to face the toughest guys,” Rogers said. “USA Wrestling has provided me with so many opportunities to wrestle great competition.” Rogers’ younger brother, Chandler, also has excelled on the mat. Chandler Rogers won the FILA Cadet Nationals and Cadet Nationals this year in Greco-Roman wrestling. He qualified for the FILA Cadet World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. “Chandler’s doing really well,” Jordan said. “It is great to see him having suc- cess. I was glad I got to compete with my brother in Fargo again this year.” Rogers was ranked No. 1 nationally coming out of high school. He was heavi- ly recruited by a number of top collegiate
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Washington’s Jordan Rogers won Junior Nationals in freestyle wrestling in 2012. He is now at Oklahoma State University. John Sachs photo.
“USA Wrestling has provided me with so many opportunities to wrestle great competition.”
- Jordan Rogers
programs before picking Oklahoma State. “I’m ecstatic about wrestling for Oklahoma State,” he said. “It’s a great program with a great history. I will get an opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches and best technicians in the
world. It’s awesome to have that opportu- nity.
“I’m excited to compete for them. I am looking forward to seeing what I can do at the college level.”
Rogers said he plans to wrestle either 174 or 184 in college.
“My goal going into college is to get bigger and stronger,” he said. “Obviously, the guys in college are going to be a lot more physical.”
Rogers has set high goals for college and beyond.
“I want to be an All-American and
NCAA champion in college,” he said. “And I want to win Olympic and World titles.”
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