NAEW delivers strong performance at AAU Music City Brawl Nationals

Published 12:02 pm Tuesday, January 7, 2025

North Alabama Elite Wrestling took part in the AAU Music City Brawl Nationals this past weekend and came away with no shortage of top marks.

“Overall, we had 27 kids compete — that is an accomplishment within itself at the national level,” NAEW coach Mondell Hunter said. “It takes a lot to wrestle in a national tournament and our kids got an experience we need not only for regionals next week, but for next season.”

NAEW will host its annual youth tournament on January 18 beginning at 9 a.m.

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“We want the community to come out and support,” Hunter said.


See top results below.

TOT 45

Weston Kennington placed 6th and scored 9.0 team points.

TOT 50

Barrett Chandler placed 4th and scored 3.0 team points, earning All-American. 

TOT 50

Blaire Jackson placed 3rd and scored 7.0 team points, earning All-American.

TOT 55

Colton Selvey placed 5th and scored 0.0 team points.

TOT 75

Walker Papst placed 1st and scored 6.0 team points, earning National Champion.

Bantam 45

Dawson Burdette did not place.

Bantam 45

Zaya Clemons did not place.

Bantam 60

Sonny Brewer and Brayden Mason did not place.

Bantam 80

Ryder Chandler placed 2nd and scored 0.0 team points, earning All-American.

Midget 60

Brayden Jackson and Brian Warren did not place.

Midget 65

Braxton Pounds did not place.

Midget 65

Asher Perez did not place. 

Midget 65

Trey Mason did not place.

Midget 70

Leelan Johnson did not place.

Midget 75

Ford Robinson did not place.

Midget 95

Max Macon placed 4th and scored 11.0 team points, earning All-American.

JR 60

Bryant Jackson placed 5th and scored 10.5 team points.

JR 85

Braiden Wilson did not place.

JR 85

Frank Macon did not place.

MS 85

Braiden Wilson did not place.

MS 90

Mason Brooks placed 1st and scored 30.0 team points, earning National Champion.

Girls (k-2) 42

Zaya Clemons placed 3rd and scored 0.0 team points, earning All-American.

Girls (k-2) 50

Blaire Jackson placed 4th and scored 7.0 team points, earning All-American.

Girls (k-2) 58

Annie Robinson placed 6th place.

Girls (3rd-5th) 65

Sarah Bailey Brewer did not place.