Bentley Signs Extension To Coach App State Wrestling Through 2022-23
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University wrestling head coach JohnMark Bentley has signed a contract extension that runs through the 2022-23 season, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Tuesday. The extension was approved by Appalachian State Chancellor Sheri Everts and the Appalachian State Board of Trustees. “I am extremely grateful for the support and confidence that Chancellor Everts, Doug Gillin and the Board of Trustees have shown me,” Bentley said. “Over the last few years, App State Wrestling has achieved some remarkable things, but I believe the best are yet to come. I am excited for the opportunity to continue leading this historic wrestling program.”
Named the Southern Conference Coach of the Year four times in his first 10 seasons as App State’s head coach, Bentley helped lead the Mountaineers to a fourth consecutive SoCon regular-season title during the 2018-19 season.
Bentley’s career record stands at 97-66-1 heading into the 2019-20 season, and a 5-1 league record last season is part of a 25-2 run against SoCon competition during the last four seasons. Since the native of nearby Newland, N.C., became App State’s head coach, the Mountaineers have had 32 NCAA qualifiers and three All-Americans. “We are excited to have JohnMark continue to lead our wrestling program,” Rest of the story at https://appstatesports.com/news/2019/7/2/bentley-receives-extension-to-coach-app-state-wrestling-through-2022-23.aspx?mc_cid=1c7e6d8b49&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Recapping Fargo 2019: Record numbers and eight double winners
The United States Marine Corps Junior and 16U (Cadet) Nationals were held again in Fargo, N.D., last week and the 2019 edition produced a record number of participants and saw eight wrestlers crowned as double champions. Check out WIN Magazine’s look back at this year’s “Fargo” nationals and how you can subscribe to WIN Magazine and receive WIN’s comprehensive coverage of the week-long event that included the 49th annual Junior Nationals. Rest of the story at
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Spartanburg Methodist hires Stimpson to lead wrestling program
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Spartanburg Methodist College athletic director Megan Aiello is pleased to announce that Juan Stimpson will be the new men’s wrestling coach. Stimpson replaces Matt Oliver, who left SMC in June to join the coaching staff at Huntingdon College. Stimpson comes to Spartanburg Methodist College from UNC Pembroke, where he spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach. During his time with the Braves, he assisted in coaching 12 NCAA National Qualifiers and 4 NCAA All Americans. Rest of the story at
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25 returning college wrestlers to watch in the 2019-20 season
The 2019-2020 wrestling season means the return of 2019 NCAA champions Spencer Lee, Nick Suriano, Yianni Diakomihalis, Mekhi Lewis, Zahid Valencia and Anthony Cassar, along with nearly 50 other 2019 All-American wrestlers. This year’s field breeds a whole new set of storylines and excitement with all eyes on Minneapolis for the 2020 wrestling championship.
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Penn State won the team race last year with 137.5 points behind championship performances from Cassar, Jason Nolf and Bo Nickal, but the graduation of Penn State’s three-time NCAA champions Nolf and Nickal left an opening in the 157- and 197-pound weight classes for the Nittany Lions. Those points will be missed by head coach Cael Sanderson and company, but a new set of incoming and returning talent is anxious to fill those spots. Ohio State, Oklahoma State and Iowa all also earned trophies in Pittsburgh last year and those teams have restocked with new top elite wrestlers and will be aiming to take down the defending champs.
Here are 25 returning wrestlers to watch, including at least two athletes from each weight class. Incoming freshman are not included on this list. These athletes are in weight class order but are not ranked specifically. They were selected based on previous NCAA tournament performance and potential to finish near the top of the podium in 2020. Rest of the story at
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