TDR Announces the Top 2017 Underclassman wrestler in Eastern North Carolina
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Beau Studebaker of East Carteret H.S. will be presented the Roy Heverly Award as the top Underclassmen wrestler in Eastern North Carolina. Beau was undefeated state champion at 170 lbs. in 1A with a (37-0) record. More details about a trophy presentation will announced later.
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Lausier Named Head Wrestling Coach at Davidson College
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Welcome to North Carolina and good luck to Coach Lausier and the Wildcats!
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DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson College Director of Athletics Jim Murphy announced the hiring of Andy Lausier as the 12th head coach of the wrestling program on Thursday, April 21. “We are thrilled that Andy has accepted our offer to join the Davidson community,” said Murphy. “He brings a significant breadth of skills to our wrestling program and we welcome Andy and his family.” Lausier joins the Wildcats after serving four years as head coach at Sacred Heart University. While at SHU, Lausier helped lead only the second-ever Pioneer grappler in program history to place in the EIWA Championships. “I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to lead Davidson College Wrestling. I would like to thank Jim Murphy, Scott Applegate, and the entire search committee for trusting me with the future of Davidson Wrestling,” said Lausier.
Rest of the story at …. http://davidsonwildcats.com/news/2017/4/19/lausier-named-head-wrestling-coach.aspx?mc_cid=f454d96c18&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
St. Clair County CC in Michigan adds wrestling for the 2017-18 season
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Good News – another chance for wrestlers to continue wrestling after high school and further their education. Our congratulations and a tip of the headgear to St. Clair CCC.
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St. Clair County Community College is adding wrestling to its athletic offerings beginning in the 2017-18 academic year. It will become the ninth sport at the school, joining men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball and men’s golf. “We are very excited to add wrestling to our athletic department,” SC4 Athletic Director Dale Vos said. “It will create more opportunities for our students, and open up our school to student-athletes who may not have considered us before. We are excited about the very deep talent pool available in the Blue Water Area and Southeast Michigan for us to build a team with.”
Rest of the story at …. http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2017/April/19/St-Clair-CC-in-Michigan-adds-wrestling-for-2017-18-season?mc_cid=d5a65ca890&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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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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