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Marcus Blaze secures spot on Team USA after defeating Jax Forrest

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Marcus Blaze secures spot on Team USA after defeating Jax Forrest
Summary

Marcus Blaze triumphed over Jax Forrest at Final X held on June 19 in Newark, New Jersey. Blaze won the decisive match 5-2, claiming victory in a best-of-three series to qualify for the Senior World Championships for the first time. The Penn State wrestler had previously lost to Forrest in their second bout but bounced back with key scoring moves to secure his victory. Blaze's performance adds to an emerging rivalry with Forrest, as he now leads the series 3-1 in their recent encounters. The other notable Penn State wrestlers who qualified for Team USA include Zain Retherford and Kyle Snyder, with competition set for October in Kazakhstan.

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  • •Marcus Blaze wins the final match 5-2 to qualify for Team USA.
  • •Final X event took place on June 19 in Newark, New Jersey.
  • •Blaze lost only one of three matches against Forrest in the series.
  • •Other Penn State wrestlers qualifying include Zain Retherford and Kyle Snyder.
  • •Senior World Championships will be held in October in Kazakhstan.
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See how Penn State wrestling star Marcus Blaze defeated NCAA champ Jax Forrest in their best-of-three Final X series to make Team USA.

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