Bo Bassett named MaxPreps Pennsylvania male athlete of the year
25 June 2026 at 02:32
Recent Bishop McCort Catholic High School graduate Bo Bassett was named MaxPreps Pennsylvania male athlete of the year.
Ranked as the nation's No. 1 pound-for-pound wrestler by Flo Wrestling, Bassett completed his high school career without a loss at 170-0. He also became the youngest freestyle wrestling world champion in history in 2021.
Bassett, a Virginia Tech signee, went 44-0 with 35 technical falls as a senior. He earned his third PIAA Class 2A title. Bassett concluded his career with 111 technical falls and 44 pins. His 170 wins without a loss is a state record. He earned the Junior Dan Hodge Trophy as the top high school wrestler in 2025-26.