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Albion College adds men’s, women’s wrestling programs

Albion College President-Elect Mathew Johnson has announced the Albion College Athletic Department will bring back men’s wrestling after a more than 40-year absence as well as add women’s wrestling and esports.

All three are expected to begin competition for the 2021-2022 academic year. “Albion College is always striving to provide a great educational experience, and athletics is part of that experience,” said Dr. Johnson, who was a high school and college athlete. “With men’s and women’s wrestling as well as the rapidly growing esports, Albion will provide more opportunities for all those students who wish to participate.”
The additions will bring to 24 the number of varsity sports sponsored by Albion — 12 for men and 12 for women. Albion last added a varsity sport in 2017 when the Western-style discipline was added in equestrian. In 2014, Albion added men’s and women’s indoor track and field.
“We are fortunate to have a rich athletic tradition that serves as a foundation in this next chapter as we bring back men’s wrestling and welcome women’s wrestling and esports,” said Erik Braun, Albion’s assistant athletic director.
Mike Moyer, president of the National Wrestling Coaches Association, was also thrilled with Albion’s return to collegiate wrestling. “It’s a real big deal,” he said. “And it’s an even bigger deal to … rest of story at … https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/23721?fbclid=IwAR0a2Cru5pNPkiggORaFELMtbB9LB96TN0TM40MzAYy8wjVwM9tmfOZYW5s
and school link at https://www.gobrits.com/general/2019-20/releases/sportsadditions

June 25, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment