CaelDunn

Cael Dunn, from Avery County High School, competes at 190 lbs and is a three-time NCHSAA 1A state champion (2023, 2024, 2025). He moved up from 170 to 190 lbs over that span and is projected to compete at 215 lbs for the 2025–26 season. Dunn is also an NHSCA All-American, placing 6th in the Freshman division in 2023. He has competed at both NHSCA Nationals and Super 32 in 2024 and 2025, gaining valuable experience against national-level competition. Notably, he earned a ranked win over Georgia standout Ronan An at Super 32 in 2025. A product of Combat Wrestling Club, Dunn currently trains at Buies Creek and is ranked #3 in North Carolina’s Class of 2026 prospect rankings.