Penn State Wrestling Commit Jayden James Dazzles at Senior World Team Trials

Penn State wrestling rookie Jayden James dominates World Team Trials

See how Penn State incoming freshman Jayden James advanced to the finals of the prestigious Senior World Team Trials Challenge Tournament.

Penn State Wrestling Commit Jayden James Dazzles at Senior World Team Trials

James scores impressive victories, one over a future teammate, at the trials.

Three Penn State Wrestlers Medal At World Team Trials

Penn State and Nittany Lion Wrestling Club athletes were in action at the World Team Trials this weekend, with Zain Retherford securing a spot at Final X. Incoming Penn State freshman Jayden James also impressed, placing second in his weight class. How it Happened Zain Retherford (70 kg) No. 1 seed Retherford, representing the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club, received a first-round bye before facing Landon Robideau of Cowboy RTC in a tightly contest…

James and Merrill Upset Victories Headline Men’s Freestyle Quarterfinals at Senior World Team Trials

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – High school seniors Jayden James and Coby Merrill posted the two biggest upsets in the men’s freestyle quarterfinals at the 2026 Senior World Team Trials at Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center.At 74 kg, No. 9-seed James won 10-...

Penn State Wrestling Singee Jayden James Makes Statement Against Iowa’s Michael Caliendo

Keeping Jayden James out of the lineup as a true freshman is going to be a challenge for Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson and company, but it’s a good problem to have. James, the No. 3 pound for pond wrestler in the country from the Class of 2026 per FloWrestling,  took on Iowa star and two-time NCAA finalist Michael Caliendo at the U.S. World Team Trials in Louisville Thursday. James not only held his own, he beat Caliendo, 8-3, contin…