LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Trojans wrestling team is entering the 2025–26 season with national attention and high expectations, ranked in the top 25 by four major publications.

Head coach Neil Erisman said the program’s growth has created a force to be reckoned with.

“We chose to be elite, and when you choose to be elite and you do it right, you create a monster,” Erisman said. “I think we've created a monster here that needs to be fed.”

Coming off a record-breaking season, the Trojans are set to face their most challenging schedule yet, including matchups against four ranked opponents. Six Little Rock wrestlers are nationally ranked in their respective weight classes, including two returning All-Americans.

Among them is Matty Bianchi, who has moved up to the 165-pound weight

See Full Page