September 28, 2026

SWR Wrestler Ranks #1 in Nation

Student celebrating after victory.

SWR senior wrestler Gavin Mangano has added another major title to his storied career. On Sept. 26, Gavin won FloWrestling’s “Who’s #1” event held at Oklahoma St University in Stillwater, Ok. This competition matches the top two wrestlers in the nation at each weight against each other to earn the #1 Ranking. 

Gavin defeated #1 ranked Dean Anderson by a score of 9-4 to earn the #1 ranking in the United States. Mangano used a two takedowns, two escapes and one point for riding time to secure the big victory. Gavin Mangano becomes only the four NYS wrestler to ever win this prestigious event!

Mangano's accomplishments include:

* Three-time defending NYS Champion
* Four-time NYS Finalist
* Four-time All-American, National Champion
* Four-time Eastern States Champion
* Career record of 214-5

A huge shoutout to Gavin, his teammates, coaches, school community, alumni and family for the support and encouragement! Congrats to Gavin this massive accomplishment!

 

A sports news graphic featuring a young athlete with folded arms, with text announcing a wrestling match result.   A wrestler in a dark uniform celebrates on a mat while his opponent in red sits nearby.

Two male athletes stand face-to-face with folded arms against a branded dark backdrop.   A sports graphic displaying a 138 lbs match between Dean Anderson in red and Gavin Mangano in blue.