News & Observer rankings: Rosewood on the rise in the top 25
TDR Editor’s Notes; Great to see scholastic programs gaining ink and coverage from the mainstream press.
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The defending state champion went 4-0 at the Firebird Duals, hosted by Southern Nash, toppling the previous No. 5, No. 6 and No. 7 teams in the process. Rosewood moved up to No. 8 in The News & Observer’s 17-county area dual-team wrestling rankings. The Southwest Wake Athletic Conference continues to show its strength in nonconference competition, as Athens Drive and Apex check into this week’s top 25. The SWAC has six teams total in the rankings: No. 2 Holly Springs, No. 3 Cary, No. 10 Middle Creek, No. 13 Green Hope, No. 24 Athens Drive and No. 25 Apex.
Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/high-school/article126739659.html#storylink=cpy
Minot State Wrestling mixes it up at exhibition
TDR Editor’s Notes; The Battling Beavers of Minot State went international in hosting the Canadian University of Regina Cougars.
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MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State University wrestling team faced off at the University of Regina Thursday, wrestling freestyle in an exhibition match that resulted in a 28-23 decision in favor of Regina. The Beavers won five matches, while the Cougars also earned five wins. MSU got off to a nice start as Liam Hayden won the first match, pinning his opponent in the 57 kilogram weight-class. The Beavers then lost two matches at 90 and 61 kgs before Keegan Berry won by technical fall at 82 kilograms. Bryce Broome, a Minot State football player, made his debut with the wrestling team today at 100 kilograms against the Cougars, but ultimately lost by fall. Rest of the story at …. http://msubeavers.com/news/2017/1/12/wrestling-mixes-it-up-at-exhibition.aspx?mc_cid=4002e735ce&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Gwiazdowski transitions to new lifestyle, focused on freestyle after graduation
TDR Editor’s Notes; Wolfpack graduate moves on to freestyle.
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In this past year since completing a memorable career at North Carolina State, Nick Gwiazdowski has been making the transition from college wrestling to freestyle wrestling. Gwiazdowski was a two-time NCAA champion and four-time all American for the Wolfpack. By winning 88 of his last 89 matches, he is considered one of the best heavyweights in history, even though his college career didn’t end quite where he had hoped. Gwiazdowski was an All-American at Binghamton, then transferred to NC State after his coach Pat Popolizio took over the Wolfpack program. He claimed NCAA titles as a sophomore and junior and went into his final season looking to become a three-time NCAA Champion. In what is regarded as the best NCAA heavyweight final ever, he lost to 2015 World Champion Kyle Snyder of Ohio State in overtime in his final college match. Rest of the story at …. http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2017/January/11/Gwiazdowski-transitions-to-new-lifestyle?mc_cid=a089e7884a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Gardner-Webb setting lofty expectations
Gardner-Webb left the Southern Scuffle with reason for excitement. The Runnin’ Bulldogs had their first-ever Scuffle semifinalist and finished 16th overall with 27.5 points, a highly respectable performance in one of the season’s toughest tournaments. But coach Daniel Elliott wasn’t necessarily satisfied. He wants more from his team than what it showed in Chattanooga. “We have high expectations for the guys in our program, and they may be higher than what others think,” he said. “We did have a great day, but it’s not where we expect to be at or want to be at. We set our standards high and we’re frustrated when we don’t get there. But it lets us know where we need to work and humbles us up a little bit. The guys are raring to get back to work and get rolling.” Rest of the story at …. http://s200.trackwrestling.com/tw/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1483718324855&twSessionId=mwpsbphhbakznqi&postId=211697076&mc_cid=827b1337da&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Empires strike back: Wartburg, Grand View, Clackamas, King rule National Duals again
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — College wrestling’s dual dynasties remained intact Friday afternoon when Wartburg, Grand View, Clackamas and King University each went through the seemingly annual routine of joining each other in the line for first-place photos before heading out the door with title trophies at the NWCA Multi-Divisional National Duals. Wartburg claimed its seventh consecutive Division III title, Grand View seized its sixth straight NAIA crown and Clackamas (NJCAA) and King University (WCWA) ran their championship streaks to four while St. Cloud State regained its grip on the Division II gold trophy inside Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Rest of the story at …. http://s200.trackwrestling.com/tw/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1483776555994&twSessionId=gxbyeyhtftnyeoo&postId=214613076&mc_cid=827b1337da&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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