Hononegah's Bruno Cassioppi becomes a 5-time All-American

Bruno Cassioppi had quite a successful time at the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals from Fargo, North Dakota this week.

The incoming junior wrestler was a state qualifier for Hononegah last year, went 5-1 and outscored his opponents 58-8, and also got four technical fall wins at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota. 

Although he fell 8-6 in the semifinals to David Gleason of Missouri, Cassioppi still made All-American status for the fifth time in his career.

In the latest Junior Boys freestyle PIN ratings released just before the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota, Bruno Cassioppi was rated number 1 in the country for 157 lbs.

With the showing in Fargo, Bruno Cassioppi finished 5th at the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota.

Results for Bruno Cassioppi from the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals from Fargo, North Dakota.

• Semi Final - David Gleason, MO over Bruno Cassioppi, IL (Dec 8-6 )
• Bruno Cassioppi, IL over Bas Diaz, IA (Dec 6-0 )
• Bruno Cassioppi, IL over Tre Haines, WA (TF 11-0 (3:13) )
• Bruno Cassioppi, IL over #, David Ogunsanya, IL (TF 11-0 (1:34) )
• Bruno Cassioppi, IL over Jahari McQuiller, AZ (TF 11-0 (0:58))
• Bruno Cassioppi, IL over Samuel Zanton, WI (TF 13-3 (4:02) )

Thanks to Illinois Matmen for the image and information used in the story.