Fresno State Wrestling makes return in style finishing No. 5 nationally in attendance
TDR Editor’s Notes; OK, this news is from a while back yet it is positive news about the return of a Division I program and how they had great attendance at their matches. Other Division I schools who foolishly dropped wrestling in the past should take notice of this and make the right move to re-start their programs. They know who they are.
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FRESNO, Calif. – In its first year back as a program after an 11-year hiatus, Fresno State Wrestling made a national statement in its return finishing the 2017-18 season fifth in the nation in home attendance. “I just want to thank the Red Wave for a great start,” said head coach Troy Steiner. “Bringing wrestling back to the Valley was the right decision and we are going to build this program into something very special. We understand we must do our part and put a exciting product on the mat that is entertaining to watch and we will work to do that as we continue to climb. GO DOGS!”
With an average home attendance of 4,566 at the ‘Dogs six home duals this season, Fresno State ranked fifth in the country as they were only surpassed by Big Ten programs Iowa, Penn State, Ohio State and Rutgers nationally.
Rest of the Story at http://gobulldogs.com/news/2018/4/10/fresno-state-wrestling-ranks-no-5-in-the-nation-in-attendance-in-first-year-back.aspx?mc_cid=52aac6f692&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Michael Stokes Award Announced & Plaques Mailed
TDR Editor’s Notes; The 2018 Michael Stokes Award for the top senior wrestler in the Tri-County Tar River area will be awarded to Sincere King of North Pitt. King won 50 matches with just 5 losses as he placed 3rd in the state. With 178 wins King ranks 2nd in North Pitt School history. He was named the Eastern Plains Conference Most Outstanding Wrestler, and the Pitt County Most Outstanding Wrestler. King also won championships in the following tournaments: Pitt County, Eastern Plains Conference, Eagle Invitational, and North Pitt Invitational. King is looking to wrestle in college next year. He is still deciding between a few schools and should make the decision in the coming weeks.
Also note that ALL of the wooden plaques have been mailed and should have been delivered to the coaches and wrestlers at their schools. We would appreciate if coaches and wrestlers e-mail us when they receive their plaque. E-mail us at martinkfleming@gmail.com
TDR Top 12 Wrestlers – Eastern Carolina at 182 & 195 Lbs.
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TDR TOP 12 – Best of Eastern North Carolina – 2017-2018
Rnk Wght. Name Team Gr. W. L. Pct. Dist. Dist. State
1 182 Studebaker, Beau East Carteret 12 36 0 1.000 1A-E 1st 1st
2 182 Ferguson, Andrew Washington 12 45 3 0.938 2A-E 1st 4th
3 182 LaValle, Noah Topsail 10 36 5 0.878 3A-E 1st w2
4 182 Kort, Kyle Croatan 12 28 15 0.651 2A-E 2nd 6th
5 182 Patino, Douglas J.F. Webb 12 16 4 0.800 2A-ME 3rd w1
6 182 Proctor, Isiah Fike 12 34 11 0.756 3A-E 3rd w1
7 182 Aragao, Bryan North Brunswick 10 19 8 0.704 3A-E 2nd w1
8 182 Edens, Andrew Dixon 10 34 15 0.694 2A-E 3rd w1
9 182 Coble, Zachary Southern Nash 12 36 12 0.750 3A-E 4th L2
10 182 Bennett, Jaidon New Bern 10 34 14 0.708 4A-E 4th L2
11 182 Alcorn, Jelani Pasquotank 12 26 12 0.684 2A-E 4th L2
1 195 Stutz, Darrien Pasquotank 12 36 5 0.878 2A-E 1st 1st
2 195 Malone, Jack Wake Forest 12 38 3 0.927 4A-E 1st 5th
3 195 Belcher, Jerell South Central 11 30 3 0.909 4A-E 2nd 4th
4 195 Zalaya, Ivan Clinton 12 26 4 0.867 2A-ME 2nd 4th
5 195 Raya, Jesus Southern Nash 12 33 3 0.917 3A-E 1st w1
6 195 Zafra, Jonathan Manteo 12 25 10 0.714 1A-E 1st 2nd
7 195 Brock, Edward Lumberton 11 40 7 0.851 4A-ME 3rd w1
8 195 Willis, Cael Laney 11 30 6 0.833 4A-E 3rd w1
9 195 Hall, Tyger Croatan 12 15 3 0.833 2A-E 3rd w1
10 195 Herman, Dylan Northeastern 11 30 5 0.857 2A-E 2nd L2
11 195 James, Bobby Rolesville 11 28 4 0.875 4A-ME w3
12 195 Gray, Aaron Ayden-Grifton 12 33 10 0.767 2A-E 4th L2
12 195 Carroll, N. Neuse Charter 12 42 6 0.875 1A-E w2
12 195 Erickson, Nathan Cleveland 11 32 12 0.727 3A-E 3rd L2
12 195 Bullock, Jayleen Fike 9 20 13 0.606 3A-E 2nd L2
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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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