Landon Bones Jones advances to the consolation quarterfinals at the 2026 U23 Freestyle Nationals in Geneva, Ohio, competing in the 86 kg category. He started strong with a bye, followed by two tech fall victories, 12-1 and 15-2, against Joshua Jorgge and Devin Kendrex respectively, and a 7-0 decision win over Chase Kranitz. Despite falling to Brock Fettig in the quarterfinals by tech fall (10-0), Jones has scored 24 points, ranking him second among the Chattanooga Mocs competitors. Tavian Camper leads with 25 points before exiting the tournament in the consolation sub round of 16.

By the Numbers
  • 24 points scored by Landon Jones so far
  • 25 points scored by Tavian Camper before elimination
State of Play
  • Jones competes in the consolation quarterfinals on Sunday at 10 a.m.
  • Chattanooga Mocs' strong showing includes multiple wrestlers ranked close in points.
What's Next

Jones aims to secure a position in the semifinals and possibly compete for a medal, with an important match scheduled on Sunday morning.

Bottom Line

The performance at the U23 Nationals signifies a strong showing for Jones and the Chattanooga Mocs, suggesting a promising future for these wrestlers as they push for medals in upcoming rounds.