Meet the Trojans: UMO Wrestling Unveils Members of the First Signing Class; Part 2
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The University of Mount Olive wrestling program and head coach Jake Patacsil are excited to begin unveiling the inaugural class for the new Trojan wrestling team. Over the next couple of weeks, Coach Patacsil and the Athletics Communications office will introduce the incoming grapplers who will begin competing in the 2019-20 school year. This edition of Meet the Trojans introduces the following group of young men; Hayden Waddell, Dylan Wilman, Tyler Hendley, and Jody Richardson.
The first grappler of this edition is Hayden Waddell. Waddell is an incoming freshman from Asheboro, N.C., and competed at Uwharrie Charter Academy. Waddell garnered several titles during his high school wrestling career. He is a two-time Yadkin Valley Wrestler of the Year, three-time NCHSAA State Champion, three-time East Region Champion, three-time Conference Champion, two-time Conference Wrestler of the Year, and was the Holy Angels Champion. Waddell will wrestle in the 125-pound weight class as a member of the Trojan wrestling team and intends to major in physical education. Rest of the story at http://www.umotrojans.com/sports/wrest/2018-19/releases/20190501eiyth0?mc_cid=5b55891492&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NAIA Men’s Scholar All-American Awards Announced.
Manheim, PA – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) is proud to announce this year’s NAIA Men’s Scholar All-American Award winners for the Team and Individual divisions. This year’s top team is Montana State University-Northern.
LINK – SCHOLAR ALL-AMERICAN TEAMS
LINK – INDIVIDUAL SCHOLAR ALL-AMERICANS
The Lights of Havre, MT edged out last year’s champions, Bethany College (KS) by the slightest of margins with a Team GPA of 3.362. MSU-Northern placed four wrestlers on the Individual Scholar All-American Team, including two who finished in Top three and one being a National Finalist. The squad also finished their season with a 10th place finish at the NAIA National Championships. Rest of the story at http://www.nwcaonline.com/naia-mens-scholar-all-american-awards-announced/?mc_cid=5b55891492&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Burroughs-Askren to anchor as final match order set for Beat The Streets Benefit on May 6 at MSG
NEW YORK–With the Beat the Streets (BTS) “Grapple at the Garden” benefit just a few days away, the organization today announced the complete order of matchups, with the highly-anticipated battle between 2012 Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs and 2008 Olympian and MMA standout Ben Askren scheduled to conclude the 13-match slate. The tenth annual BTS benefit is set for Monday, May 6, at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Olympic gold medalists Kyle Snyder (sixth match, vs. Nishan Randhawa of Canada) and bronze medalist J’Den Cox (11th match, vs. Patrick Brucki of Princeton Univ.) are among the featured competitors. Rest of the story and list of matches at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2019/May/02/BTS-match-order-finalized?mc_cid=5b55891492&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Penn State to host Olympic Wrestling Team Trials in 2020
After months of speculation, it looks as if Penn State is finally set to host the 2020 Olympic Wrestling Team Trials, according to a Thursday report by FloWrestling. In a document from USA Wrestling — which outlines the Olympic Team Trials procedures for next year and was obtained by FloWrestling — State College, Pa., is listed as the site of next year’s team trials from April 4-5. USA Wrestling did not return several messages seeking comment, and a Penn State spokesperson declined to comment, referring all questions to USA Wrestling.
Still, the news shouldn’t take wrestling fans by surprise. In March, Penn State wrestling legend David Taylor reportedly told a group of alumni during the NCAA Wrestling Championships that the trials were already headed to Happy Valley. Athletic Director Sandy Barbour then responded, according to Onward State, that she “didn’t realize the news was ready to go public yet.” Apparently, USA Wrestling and Penn State were still not prepared for it to go public. Rest of the story and details at
https://www.centredaily.com/sports/college/penn-state-university/psu-wrestling/article229957874.html?fbclid=IwAR26S5qeCbbyzdu9sMSGlFH9qI7t6vtQVA-nCOjioF1n98DKtAXgkmDak0Y
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