Wrestling Signs Five to 2026 Class
11/12/2025 1:59:00 PM | Wrestling
Mizzou wrestling head coach Brian Smith announces the signing of five wrestlers to the 2026 signing class on Nov. 12.
Zion Borge | Richland, Missouri | Westlake
Curtis "Zion" Borge makes a return to Missouri, signing with Tiger Style as the 2024 Utah State Champion. Borge is a three-time placer who currently ranks 19th at 138 pounds and 95th on the 2026 Big Board, and won NHSCA's at 138 pounds this year.
Borge is a native of Richland, Missouri, who wrestled his high school career in Utah and will compete his senior year in Oklahoma.
Borge on Choosing Tiger Style
"Mizzou is close to home and the culture. The people are special, and how they treat sus as a family member as soon as we join is a great feeling."
Coach Smith on Borge
"Zion has been training with us at our Tiger Style RTC and will be a 133. He has been successful at all levels and loves to compete. He will be competing for Bixby High School in Oklahoma this season."
Brady Collins | Burlington, Wisconsin | East Troy | Askren Wrestling Academy
Brady Collins joins Tiger Style from Askren Wrestling Academy in Wisconsin. He is ranked No. 14 at 126 pounds and No. 124 on the 2026 Big Board, with a high school record of 123-10. Collins was runner-up in the state tournament last season and placed sixth at Fargo over the summer.
Collins trained under Ben Askren at Askren Wrestling Academy, finishing 9-0 at Junior Duals.
Collins on Choosing Tiger Style
"The coaching staff has my best interest in mind, not just about wrestling but about life."
Coach Smith on Collins
"Brady is another talented wrestler coming out of Askren Wrestling Academy that we are excited about bringing to Columbia. He has really improved on the mat, making jumps in his technique and confidence."
Trey Craig | St. Louis, Missouri | Christian Brother College | BullTrained
Timothy "Trey" Craig joins Mizzou as a Missouri native, coming from Christian Brothers College High School. Craig ranks 19th on MatScouts at 190 pounds and was a runner-up in the state tournament in 2023 and finished third last season.
The three-time district champion trained for three years under Sammie Henson at Bulltrained.
Craig on Choosing Tiger Style
"I chose Mizzou because of the family atmosphere, and I wanted to be surrounded by the best in the country!"
Coach Smith on Craig
"One of our goals is to keep the best kids home, and we believe that Trey has shown his ability throughout Missouri and the country. Trey is also coached by alum, Jack Flynn, and has been training at our RTC."
Cash Cooley | Allen, Texas | Allen | Best Trained Wrestling
The Tigers add another piece from national powerhouse Allen High School in Aiden "Cash" Cooley. Cooley is ranked 14th at 215 pounds by Mat Scouts and 118th overall, dominating his past season with a 43-2 record. A runner-up at the Gardner Edgerton Invitational and Reno TOC, Cooley was on the U17 World team in Greco in 2023, where he went 1-1. He was also an All-American at Fargo in freestyle in 2022, finishing seventh.
Cooley On Choosing Tiger Style
"I chose Missouri because it offers top-tier athletics and strong academics. Competing for Mizzou provides me the opportunity to perform at the highest level and work alongside the best. Beyond sports, Mizzou's academics and passionate fan base create an environment for me to excel both on the mat and in the classroom.
Coach Smith on Cooley
Coached by former Tiger Style standout Allan Hart, Cash is another talent coming out of Texas. He's been on world teams and placed in many national tournaments. Cash will be a 197-pounder for us."
Yandel Morales | Andover, Mass. | Lake Highland Prep | Prophecy RTC | Smitty's Wrestling Barn
Coming to Columbia from Massachusetts, Yandel Morales is ranked No. 19 at 132 pounds and No. 160 in the class on the 2026 Big Board. Yandel is a three-time Massachusetts State Champion. Moreover, he was a U17 World Team Member for Puerto Rico and finished ninth at Worlds. Morales is transferring to Lake Highland Prep in Florida for his final year of high school.
Morales On Choosing Tiger Style
"I love the culture that not only the team brings, but the staff as well. I want to win an NCAA title at Mizzou."
Coach Smith on Morales
"Yandel was coached by his Dad in Massachusetts, where he won the New England title. He wanted to compete more during the season at some of the top High School tournaments, so he and his family decided to get him down to Lake Highland Prep in Florida, one of the top prep schools in the nation, to compete with a loaded practice room and a national schedule."
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