The 2025 Senior World Team Trials men’s freestyle finals are set to begin on Saturday, May 17, at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Ky. Experienced competitors, including two-time Olympic medalist Kyle Dake, have emerged as top contenders for their respective weight classes.
Dake will face Nittany Lion Wrestling Club teammate Carter Starocci in the finals at 86 kg. Starocci defeated past Senior National Team member Chance Marsteller in the semifinals with a 4-2 decision.
In other finals matchups, Kyle Dake’s opponent Carter Starocci will be determined by their upcoming match; U.S. Open runner-up Dean Hamiti Jr will face U23 Pan American champion Levi Haines at 79 kg, while Demetrius Thomas battles Trent Hillger on Saturday at 125 kg.
Fans can follow the action live on FloWrestling or watch on-demand at FloWrestling.com. Online results for the Senior World Team Trials Challenge Tournament are available on USA Bracketing, USA Wrestling’s new best-in-class event management software.
Source: https://www.themat.com/news/2025/may/16/duke-dake-power-into-men-s-freestyle-finals-at-senior-world-team-trials