Newberry Wolves Men’s Wrestling Ranked #5 In Division 2 In GPA
The Newberry College men’s wrestling program posted the fifth best team grade point average in NCAA Division 2 and was named a National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) 2026 NCAA Division II Men’s Team Scholar All-America Award. Nine Wolves also earned National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) NCAA Division II Men’s Scholar All-American Awards.
To achieve Scholar All-America status student-athletes must have at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average or qualify for the NCAA championships and have at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average.
Senior John Parker is a three-time winner of the Scholar All-American Award while Caiden Pelc, Benjamin Valdes and Chance Jackson all repeated as award winners. … more at … https://newberrywolves.com/news/2026/4/6/wolves-mens-wrestling-ranked-5-in-division-2-in-gpa.aspx
UNC-Pembroke Sends Five To NWCA Scholar All-America Honors
By: Alex Pearce, Assistant Athletic Communications Director
MANHEIM, Pa. – The UNC Pembroke wrestling team continued a long-standing tradition for itself when five of its student-athletes were lauded with scholar All-America accolades by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA).
It is the 16th-straight year that the Black & Gold has been represented on the distinguished squad, and the 13th time that the program has sent multiple student-athletes to the listing. The announcement also marks the 10th-consecutive year the Braves have had multiple representatives earn the honor.
Jose Zambrano Canuto earned the honor for the second-consecutive year, while Gus Elliott, Nick Williams, Jackson Buck, and Cristian Hercules-Pleitez each brought home the honor for the first time.
In order for a student-athlete to be selected to the … more at … https://uncpbraves.com/news/2026/4/6/wrestling-sends-five-to-nwca-scholar-all-america-honors.aspx
Five Tar Heels Earn NWCA Scholar All-America Recognition
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Five North Carolina wrestlers collected Scholar All-America recognition, the National Wresting Coaches Association Announced.
Jake Dailey, Charlie Darracott, Bryce Hepner, Cullen Kane and Kysen Terukina were honored for their efforts in the classroom, joining a group of 390 student-athletes representing 73 institutions for their academic success in the classroom.
Dailey, a redshirt-freshman, won 19 matches throughout the season. An exercise and sport science major, the Kingston, Pa. product was the ACC runner-up at 184 pounds and qualified for his first career national tournament in the postseason.
Darracott, a graduate student in his second season in Chapel Hill, posted eight wins during the campaign. Darracott posted multiple wins at Soldier Salute, and three-straight wins to secure the 165-pound title at the Mountaineer Open in November.
Hepner, a first-year Tar Heel during the 2025-26 season, had 19 wins during his first season at Carolina. Hepner finished seventh at 165 pounds last month at the NCAA Championships, while pursuing his master’s degree in applied professional studies.
Kane, now a two-time … more at … https://goheels.com/news/2026/4/6/wrestling-five-tar-heels-earn-nwca-scholar-all-america-recognition
46 ACC Wrestlers Earn NWCA Scholar All-America Honors
MANHEIM, Pa. (NWCA) – The Atlantic Coast Conference placed 46 student-athletes on the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) 2025-26 NCAA Division I Men’s Scholar All-America Team, the organization announced this week.
All seven ACC wrestling programs were represented among the honorees. Pitt led the way with nine selections, while Duke, Stanford and Virginia each had eight honorees.
In total, 390 student-athletes from 73 institutions earned NWCA Scholar All-America recognition, honoring their academic success while competing throughout the season.
2025-26 NWCA Division I Scholar All-Americans
Raymond Adams, Jr., Duke – Political Science
Connor Barket, Sr., Duke – Computer Science … more at … https://theacc.com/news/2026/4/2/wrestling-46-acc-wrestlers-earn-nwca-scholar-all-america-honors.aspx?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Legendary Coach J Robinson Passes Away at 79
The wrestling community lost one of its all-time greats. J Robinson, a National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member, passed away on March 29 at the age of 79.
A 1972 Greco-Roman Olympian, three-time Dan Gable Coach of the Year (including twice by WIN Magazine), and proud Army Ranger veteran, Robinson built Minnesota into a national powerhouse — winning three team titles, developing 65 All-Americans and 14 individual national champions over three decades.
His .753 winning percentage and 440 dual-meet victories both stand as the best marks in Minnesota wrestling history.
Off the mat, his J Robinson Intensive Camps trained over 60,000 wrestlers across more than four decades, becoming the largest camp system in the country.
“On behalf of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Board of Governors and staff, I want to extend our sincere sympathies to J’s wife, Sue, his family, friends and the thousands of wrestlers and coaches across the country whose lives were shaped by his influence, friendship, mentorship and leadership,” said Lee Roy Smith, Executive Director of the NWHOF. “A legendary Olympic wrestler, esteemed coach, and proud Army Ranger veteran, J’s impact on wrestling began in the 1960s and spanned more than seven decades. Throughout his remarkable career, he built a legacy defined by an unwavering work ethic, visionary leadership, and a lifelong commitment to elevating the sport and inspiring generations of athletes.”
A tenacious competitor, championship coach, innovative leader and a driving force in the sport of wrestling, Robinson’s competitive spirit and “give-it-your-all” attitude emerged during his days as a prep wrestler in California. He won SDIF titles in 1963 and 1964 and was named Outstanding Wrestler in 1964. His flair for international competition and being on the “cutting edge of the sport” began when he became a member of the inaugural California International Team. Competing in Japan, the pioneer team paved the way for young wrestlers of the future.
In the next years, Robinson made his mark in not just one style of wrestling, but three. He honed his collegiate style skills under the instruction of the legendary coach Myron Roderick at Oklahoma State University. Shifting his focus to the international arena, he was a member of two World teams, finishing fourth in 1970 and fifth in 1971. He competed as a member of the 1972 Greco-Roman Olympic Team and was named to WIN Magazine’s All-Olympic Team of the Century. During this time, he won four national titles: … more at … https://www.win-magazine.com/2026/04/03/legendary-coach-j-robinson-passes-away-at-79/
NWCA Announces NCAA D1 Men’s National Coach of the Year Presented by Defense Soap
Manheim, PA – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced that Donny Pritzlaff of Columbia University has been named the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s National Coach of the Year, presented by Defense Soap.
Donny Pritzlaff was named Columbia University’s Andrew F. Barth Head Coach of Wrestling on June 18, 2024, and has quickly elevated the program to national relevance. This season Pritzlaff guided the Lions to an 11-3 dual record and a perfect 5-0 mark in Ivy League competition, securing the program’s first regular season conference title since 1982. Columbia followed with a runner-up finish at the Ivy League Championships, producing three conference champions and qualifying six wrestlers for the NCAA Championships.
“Coach Pritzlaff has made an immediate and lasting impact at Columbia, guiding the program to historic success in a very short time,” said NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer. “Winning an Ivy League title and positioning his team for national success reflects his leadership, vision, and ability to develop … more at … https://nwcaonline.com/news/2026/3/21/national-wrestling-coaches-association-nwca-announces-ncaa-d1-mens-national-coach-of-the-year-presented-by-defense-soap.aspx
High School State Champions 2026
2025-26 Girls High School Individual State Champions List
With the high school wrestling season coming to an end, USA Wrestling has its final update of 2025-26 girls high school state champions. Across the country, more than 1,000 wrestlers won state championships.
Below is a list of each girls high school state champions. … complete list at … https://www.themat.com/news/2026/march/16/2025-26-girls-high-school-individual-state-champions-list
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2025-26 Boys High School Individual State Champions List
With the high school wrestling season coming to an end, USA Wrestling has its final update of 2025-26 boys high school state champions. Across the country, more than 2,100 wrestlers won state championships.
Below is a list of each boys high school state champions. … complete list at … https://www.themat.com/news/2026/march/16/2025-26-boys-high-school-individual-state-champions-list
TDR Top 12 awards update #2
Plaque Awards for the following schools have been mailed; Currituck County, First Flight, Franklinton, Manteo, New Hanover, North Eastern Carolina Prep, Northeastern, South West Onslow, Tarboro, and Wilson Hunt. So far 27 of the 44 schools have had their plaques presented, delivered or mailed out by this week.
2026 NCAA D1 Wrestling Transfer Tracker
Take a look at a running list of every NCAA D1 wrestler that has entered the transfer portal and where they have committed.
This offseason, we’ll be keeping track of every NCAA D1 wrestler that goes into the transfer portal and letting you know where they transfer to. The transfer portal for undergraduate student-athletes is open the entire month of April. However, graduate transfers are able to enter the portal prior to April 1st.
If you see someone missing or know where a wrestler is transferring, email me at jonathan.kozak@flosports.tv
Follow the listings at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/15701190-2026-ncaa-d1-wrestling-transfer-tracker
Wrestlers In The Transfer Portal Before April 1
| Athlete | NCAA Accolades | 2026-27 Year | Weight | Transferring From | Entered Portal |
| Ryan Crookham | NCAA All-American (3rd in 2024) | Grad Transfer | 133 | Lehigh | 3/26/26 |
| Massoma Endene | 3X D3 NCAA Champion | Grad Transfer | 197 | Iowa | 1/28/26 |
| Edmond Ruth | NCAA All-American (7th in 2023) | Grad Transfer | 184 | Illinois | 1/14/26 |
| Kai Owen | 2X NCAA Qualifier (Rd 12 in 2026) | Grad Transfer | 157 | Columbia | 10/1/25 |
| Brett Ungar | 2X NCAA Qualifier (Rd 12 in 2023) | Grad Transfer | 133 | Cornell | 3/2/26 |
Five Year AA and National Champion Totals
The 2026 NCAA Tournament provided an opportunity for ten wrestlers to earn NCAA titles and 80 to get on the NCAA podium. With 2026’s results still fresh, we’ve decided to look at the last five years to see how programs stack up in producing NCAA champions and All-Americans.
NCAA Champions (2022-2026)
Penn State (17)
2026: 4
2025: 2
2024: 4
2023: 2
2022: 5
Oklahoma State (5)
2026: 3
2025: 2 … complete listing at …https://intermatwrestle.com/articles.html/college/five-year-aa-and-national-champion-totals-r100915/
TDR blog
After 20 seasons of publicizing wrestling The TakeDown Report’s (TDR) focus has changed to the collecting of college coaching records from North America since 1903. We will continue to recognize and reward successful wrestlers in eastern North Carolina (east of Raleigh & Fayetteville), assist with schools in starting or re-starting a team and this blog. Join us on our FaceBook Page – “The TakeDown Report” for photos and news. Please send results, stories, links and news to pass along. E-mail us at takedownreport@gmail.com
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