UNC-Pembroke Releases 2018-19 Schedule
Editor’s Notes; The Braves look to have another exciting, competitive schedule this year. The Pemboke Classic is one of the biggest college competitions in North CArolina each year. Lots of tradition.
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PEMBROKE – Four home dates, including the 37th Annual Pembroke Classic in early November, highlight the 2017-18 UNC Pembroke wrestling schedule released on Friday morning by head coach Othello “O.T.” Johnson. Fans can get their first look at the Braves on October 24 (Wednesday) when they host their annual Black & Gold Intrasquad at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. Admission to that event is free.
The Black & Gold will officially lift the lid on its 2018-19 slate on November 4 when it heads to Roanoke, Va., for the Virginia Tech-hosted Hokie Open inside the Berglund Center. The Braves will compete in front of the home crowd for the first time on November 11 when they welcome multiple teams to campus for the Pembroke Classic.
Rest of the story at http://uncpbraves.com/news/2018/8/31/wrestling-releases-2018-19-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=1130640d35&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Kasper Joins Duke Coaching Staff
Editor’s Notes; Good to see Jacob Kasper sticking around. This will help the Blue Devils as they continue to improve and that will have a positive affect on other college teams in our state. We encourage all former wrestlers and younger fans to look over the home meet schedules for the colleges in North Carolina and see some college action.
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DURHAM, N.C.—Duke University wrestling head coach Glen Lanham has announced the addition of former Blue Devil standout Jacob Kasper to the coaching staff. Kasper will serve as an assistant coach and will work closely with the upper weights as well recruiting for the program.
“I’m excited to have him join our staff,” said Lanham. “I think this is the first time in the program’s history we’ve had someone as decorated as him coming back to be a part of the coaching staff. He’s going to add a youth and an excitement to our program. Whatever Kasper does, he’s passionate about and that will spill over into coaching. He’s already had some great ideas. I’m excited to see him as a coach.”
A two-time All-American at heavyweight and the Duke single-season wins record holder, Kasper joins the staff after one of the most decorated careers in Blue Devil wrestling history. The Ohio native graduated in May after finishing a career-best fourth at the NCAA Championships to earn his second consecutive All-America honor.
Rest of the story at http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211770676&mc_cid=833e56e30a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
U.S. Wrestling Foundation Honors Life Pacific Wrestling with Legacy Award
Editor’s Notes; While this new program is far west on the other coast it is good to recognize the growth of wrestling opportunities throughout our country. This is especially important and helpful to increase recognition and participation in and around the large media center of L.A.
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Life Pacific is nationally honored for boldly innovating an all-new Warrior wrestling program. U.S. Wrestling Foundation (USWF) Chairman Jeffrey Waters and Board Secretary Dan Russell recognized Life Pacific College for doing what similarly-sized colleges might never dream of doing, championing and supporting a college wrestling program. The Chairman’s Legacy Award was given to Life Pacific and President Jim J. Adams during a star-studded gala on August 23 at the Los Angeles Center Studios in the Westlake District.
President Adams was quick to acknowledge the tireless work of Warrior Wrestling Head Coach Arsen Aleksanyen and LPC Athletic Director Tim Cook who have built the program from the ground up in just a few short months. Some 15 matches are already on the books for the inaugural season in multiple weight divisions. “Second only to football, wrestling is fast becoming one of college athletics most prestigious sports,” Tim Cook says. He believes wrestling requires personal disciplines that parallel the spiritual disciplines of the Christian life making it a perfect fit for the mission and values of Life Pacific College. “It is an honor to recognize LPC Wrestling,” says Dan Russell, a four-time NCAA Champion, four-time Academic All-American, 2004 Olympic Coach, co-owner of Bonhoeffer Brothers Media, and co-chair of the USWF Gala.
Rest of the Story at http://www.lifepacific.edu/article/us-wrestling-foundation-honors-life-pacific-wrestling-legacy-award?mc_cid=1130640d35&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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