From 95 pounds as a freshman… to standing on top of New Jersey.
Middletown North state champion Tommy Blewett joins New Jersey Mat Chat to break down his journey to becoming one of the best wrestlers in the state at 106 pounds.
In this episode, Tommy talks about:
• Growing up undersized
• Finally putting on weight
• Cutting weight for the first time
• Wrestling alongside his brother
• Going 50-1 and winning a state title
• Beating nationally ranked opponents
• Recruiting interest from Harvard, Brown & UVA
• Shore Conference rivalries and trash talk
This episode is about patience, growth, confidence, and trusting the process.
🤼♂️ Middletown North Wrestling
🏆 NJ State Champion
📍 Shore Conference Wrestling
00:00 – NJ Wrestling Officials PSA
00:46 – Meet Tommy Blewett (106 State Champion)
00:58 – Growing Up Undersized in Wrestling
01:35 – “I Thought I Was Never Going to Grow”
02:20 – Eating Everything to Gain Weight
02:55 – Cutting Weight for the First Time
03:23 – Wrestling the Same Weight as His Brother
04:02 – Team Goals vs Individual Goals
04:40 – Winning 50 Matches in a Season
05:58 – Realizing a State Title Was Possible
07:00 – Tough Matches at 106 & Ranked Opponents
07:44 – The Only Loss of the Season
08:54 – State Tournament Mindset & Preparation
10:11 – Semifinal Match vs Bogosius
11:04 – State Finals vs Will Cruz
11:59 – Realizing He Won a State Title
12:40 – Celebrating With McDonald’s in Atlantic City
13:57 – Family Support & His Dad’s Sacrifices
15:00 – College Recruiting Begins
15:44 – Harvard, Brown & Virginia Recruiting Interest
16:44 – School, SATs & Future Plans
17:10 – Virginia Beach & Triumph Wrestling Trips
17:40 – Working at Proving Ground Restaurant
18:14 – What Tommy Wants to Do in Life
18:48 – Coaching Wrestling Someday?
19:03 – Shore Conference Rivalries & Trash Talk
20:00 – Middletown North vs South Rivalry
20:53 – Team Outlook for Next Season
21:32 – Final Thoughts & Outro
