• 4x State Champion
    • U20 World Bronze Medalist (2024)
    • U17 World Gold Medalist (2023)
    • Senior World Team Member (2024)
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  • DEFINING GREATNESS

    RUDIS is proud to announce Marcus Blaze as its newest RUDIS athlete. Regarded as the best pound-for-pound senior in the country, Marcus sets himself apart with an unmatched work ethic that extends across every aspect of his active lifestyle. He leads by example, combining a team-first mindset with dominance on the mat. His achievements at such a young age speak volumes about his talent, discipline, and the immense potential he holds for continued success in the world of wrestling.

  • RELENTLESS IMPROVEMENT

    Marcus Blaze was recently honored as the 2025 Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association (OHSWCA) Male Wrestler of the Year, a recognition of his unmatched dominance, highlighted by four state championships and an extraordinary 200-2 high school record. This prestigious award places him among Ohio’s all-time wrestling elite, celebrated for both his technical mastery and relentless competitive spirit. Off the mat, Marcus excels academically and gives back to his community, mentoring younger wrestlers at the Perrysburg Wrestling Club and the renowned Burnett Trained Wrestling Club. His selflessness was on full display during his senior season when he moved up two weight classes to help his team secure a historic state runner up finish—earning widespread admiration for his leadership and team-first mindset.

  • CHAMpion mindset

    With a bright future built on a solid foundation of success, Marcus Blaze is poised to become a household name, continuing his domination at Penn State and beyond with Team USA.

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