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Penn State Wrestling Commit Jayden James Scores Another Huge Win
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Penn State Wrestling Commit Jayden James Scores Another Huge Win

SI Feed·Mark Wogenrich·3 days ago
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Before beginning his Penn State wrestling career, Jayden James will compete for another world championship. The incoming freshman and two-time New Jersey state champion will represent the U.S. at the U20 World Wrestling Championships in August in Slovakia. James qualified for U20 worlds with a 2-0 sweep Friday at the World Team Trials in Geneva, Ohio. James defeated Oklahoma State freshman Ladarion Lockett 5-4 and 4-2 in a best-of-three series in the 74 kg freestyle weight class. James is the only wrestler who will represent Penn State at U20 worlds. The victory was pivotal for the 17-year-old James, who avenged a loss to Lockett at the 2025 U20 World Team Trial Finals. Lockett swept that series 6-1 and 15-2, hitting a throw to secure the technical fall in the second bout. Lockett went on to win a silver medal at U20 worlds. James delivered a striking reversal this year, twice scoring late takedowns in 5-4 and 4-2 victories over Lockett.…

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