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Wyoming: #1 in Girls Wrestling
How America's least populous state leads the nation with 25.3% female participation.
Arkansas: Leading the South
Ranked #7 nationally, Arkansas dominates girls wrestling in the Southern states.
Bentonville Tigers
Inside one of Arkansas's premier wrestling programs.
Data Stories
Deep dives into wrestling trends and statistics.
Using MatMetrics
8WPR: The Complete Wrestler Score
NEWOur signature 0-100 rating measuring 5 dimensions of wrestling excellence.
8 min readUnderstanding Ratings
PopularHow we calculate wrestler ratings using Glicko-2 and what the numbers mean.
5 min readWrestler Archetypes
The six wrestling styles and how we classify wrestlers.
4 min readHow MatchIQ Works
Our prediction engine and how to interpret confidence scores.
6 min readReading Wrestler Profiles
How to interpret stats, charts, and metrics on wrestler pages.
5 min readUnderstanding Your Stats
A guide to the statistics and metrics we track for each wrestler.
4 min readExciting Match Scores
How we measure and rank the most exciting matches.
3 min readTournament Scouting
Use MatMetrics to scout opponents before tournaments.
5 min readWrestling Basics
5Scoring in Wrestling
Takedowns, escapes, near fall points, and match outcomes.
5 min readMatch Structure
Periods, overtime, and how matches are organized.
4 min readWrestling Positions
Neutral, top, bottom, and the basics of each position.
5 min readWeight Classes
High school, college, and international weight classes explained.
4 min readWrestling Glossary
Common terms and definitions every wrestling fan should know.
10 min readCompetition Guide
5Tournament Formats
Single elimination, double elimination, round robin, and pool play.
6 min readSeeding Explained
How wrestlers get seeded and why it matters.
4 min readNovice vs Open
Understanding division structures and competition levels.
3 min readPath to State
From sectionals to state championships—the postseason journey.
5 min readFolkstyle vs Freestyle
Key differences between the two major styles of wrestling.
5 min readFor Parents & Beginners
3Health & Weight Management
6Weight Certification Calculator
NFHS minimum weight calculator and descent planning tool.
3 min readSafe Weight Cutting
Evidence-based guidelines for healthy weight management.
7 min readAlpha Weight Explained
Understanding alpha weight and minimum wrestling weight.
4 min readAlpha Weight Mastery
Advanced strategies for weight certification success.
6 min readNutrition for Wrestlers
Fueling performance while maintaining weight.
8 min readHydration Guide
The science of hydration for wrestling performance.
5 min read