043: Bigger & Better with Thomas Blewett

From 95 pounds as a freshman… to standing on top of New Jersey. Middletown North state champion Tommy Blewett joins New Jersey Mat Chat to break down his journey to becoming one of the best wrestlers in the state at 106 pounds. In this episode, Tommy talks about: • Growing up undersized • Finally putting on weight • Cutting weight for the first time • Wrestling alongside his brother • Going 50-1 and winning a state title • Beating nationally ranked opponents • Recruiting interest from Harvard, Brown & UVA • Shore Conference rivalries and trash talk This episode is about patience, growth, confidence, and trusting the process. 🤼‍♂️ Middletown North Wrestling 🏆 NJ State Champion 📍 Shore Conference Wrestling 00:00 – NJ Wrestling Officials PSA 00:46 – Meet Tommy Blewett (106 State Champion) 00:58 – Growing Up Undersized in Wrestling 01:35 – “I Thought I Was Never Going to Grow” 02:20 – Eating Everything to Gain Weight 02:55 – Cutting Weight for the First Time 03:23 – Wrestling the Same Weight as His Brother 04:02 – Team Goals vs Individual Goals 04:40 – Winning 50 Matches in a Season 05:58 – Realizing a State Title Was Possible 07:00 – Tough Matches at 106 & Ranked Opponents 07:44 – The Only Loss of the Season 08:54 – State Tournament Mindset & Preparation 10:11 – Semifinal Match vs Bogosius 11:04 – State Finals vs Will Cruz 11:59 – Realizing He Won a State Title 12:40 – Celebrating With McDonald’s in Atlantic City 13:57 – Family Support & His Dad’s Sacrifices 15:00 – College Recruiting Begins 15:44 – Harvard, Brown & Virginia Recruiting Interest 16:44 – School, SATs & Future Plans 17:10 – Virginia Beach & Triumph Wrestling Trips 17:40 – Working at Proving Ground Restaurant 18:14 – What Tommy Wants to Do in Life 18:48 – Coaching Wrestling Someday? 19:03 – Shore Conference Rivalries & Trash Talk 20:00 – Middletown North vs South Rivalry 20:53 – Team Outlook for Next Season 21:32 – Final Thoughts & Outro