XavierBernthal

Since beginning wrestling in sixth grade, Xavier has quickly developed into one of the top wrestlers in North Carolina. Freshman Season Highlights | 2025–2026 • NCHSAA 7A State Champion – 106 lbs • Helped lead New Bern High School to an NCHSAA 7A Dual Team State Runner-Up finish • High School Season Record: 55–8 • NHSCA Quarterfinalist • Ranked Wrestler Rating: 99.88 • GPA: 3.8 Sophomore Season Highlights | 2026–2027 • Placed 4th at the North Carolina Super 32 Early Entry Tournament, qualifying for Super 32 • Invited to compete in the Journeymen Fall Classic Main Event • I-64 Most Outstanding Wrestler for Walters OTM – went 4–0 in duals • I-64 Individual Tournament Runner-Up – 2nd place in a 27-man bracket, with his only loss coming to a national tournament place winner 　　◦ Defeated a Virginia state champion in the I-64 individual tournament and a Virginia state 3rd-place finisher in both duals and individuals Xavier has been a member of NC United since its inception in 2024 and trains year-round with Walters OTM in New Bern and RAW in Raleigh. He consistently seeks out high-level training partners, coaching, and competition to continue improving and prepare for collegiate wrestling. His long-term goal is to wrestle in college, ideally in North Carolina, while continuing to grow academically and athletically. Outside of wrestling, Xavier enjoys fishing, wakeboarding, and spending time with friends and his four older brothers.