With every new N.J. wrestling season, North Jersey has the complete package.

There are lower weights who can duck out of any scramble and glue their opponent to the mat. Middle weights put on takedown clinics with sick moves that wow crowds. And upper weights get on and off the mat with quick pins.

The counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren have it all from state champions to the freshmen first bursting onto the scene.

Scroll to see the top wrestlers to watch in North Jersey for the 2025-26 season.

Cristian Alvarez, St. Joseph (Mont.), Sr.

Alvarez is Delaware bound for his talent on St. Joseph’s offensive line, however he’s also an incredible heavyweight. In his first year on the mat, the 6-foot-4 standout reached Beast of the East and state tournament f

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