Takedown Report

College Recruits, Transfers & News # 11

TDR Editor’s Notes ; Preview of some of the wrestlers who have signed aletter or at least announced that they intend to wrestle next year, 2021-2022 season, at the college or university mentioned.
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1 } – Rodriguez stays with Lehigh wrestling
By Randy Lefko Sports Editor
ORANGE PARK – Over the past two or so weeks, the Matthew Rodriguez wrestling following has hinted that Ridgeview High wrestler Matthew Rodriguez would be announcing his choice to continue wrestling in college with a few more teams on the original roster. When asked “How do you like snow?” prior to his ceremony to announce, Rodriguez smiled and said, “I used to live in Pennsylvania so I’m used to snow.” With Lehigh his initial first choice and Penn State capable of snow, Rodriguez, in the end, chose to stay with Lehigh University to continue his wrestling career. “It was definitely the comfortability of the program and the degree program,” said Rodriguez. “I felt very at home with the coaching staff at Lehigh.” Rodriguez, twice the Class 1A runnerup and a third place finisher as a freshman, has had Lehigh University as his initial choice nearly a year ago, but recent camps and visits to campus put the likes of Penn State, Oregon State and Arizona State all on Rodriguez’ list. … rest of story at _{https://www.claytodayonline.com/stories/rodriguez-stays-with-lehigh-wrestling,25043?mc_cid=d63f9879b6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

2 } – Five OSU Commits Named to Cliff Keen Preseason All-American Team
Over the last few years, recruiting has created a lot of buzz around Oklahoma State wrestling. The Cowboys landed the No. 1 class for 2020, put together another great one for 2021, and look primed for another great one in 2022 after two big commitments Jordan Williams and Anthony Ferrari announced this week that they would be joining the Cowboys in the future. Those two, along with three other Oklahoma State commits, all made the Cliff Keen Preseason All-American Team, Track Wrestling announced. … rest of story at _{https://pistolsfiringblog.com/five-osu-commits-named-to-cliff-keen-preseason-all-american-team/?mc_cid=0d9bace552&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

3 } – Badgers welcomes new wrestlers for 2021
Wisconsin signs six for impressive new class during national signing period
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin wrestling head coach Chris Bono announced this past week that six new wrestlers have signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of Wisconsin. The talented recruits will join the Badger wrestling roster beginning with the 2021-22 season. “I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am about all these young men in this class,” said Bono. “Most of last year’s class opted to defer enrollment to next fall, which gives us two recruiting classes this year. “All of these young men are exceptional wrestlers, students and citizens. These guys are the future of Badger Wrestling and I could not be more excited to get these guys on campus.”
Braxton Amos
Mineral Wells, W.V. / Parkersburg South High School
Coach: Shaun Smith 197 pounds
Bono on Amos: “He’s the No. 1 kid in the country! Braxton is unbelievable young man … rest of story at _{https://uwbadgers.com/news/2020/11/16/wrestling-badgers-welcomes-new-wrestlers-for-2021.aspx?mc_cid=46ecd7f19c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

4 } – Mocs Ink Three State Champs in Early Signing Period
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling head coach Kyle Ruschell signed three student-athletes to National Letters of Intent during the early signing period.  All three future Mocs are state champions and all are set to join the program in the fall of 2021.  “I am excited about this group we have coming in,” said Ruschell.  “They are all winners and have competed at a high level.  I look forward to seeing the impact they will have on our program.”
This group includes Dayne Dalrymple (Memphis, Tenn.), Blake Boarman (Evansville, Ind.) and Hunter Noland (Dalton, Ga.).  Dalrymple won the 2020 Tennessee Division II state title at 120 pounds as a junior at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis.  He finished with a 53-7 record last season.  He was 52-6 as a sophomore and finished third at the state tournament.  “We are excited to add to Dayne to our Chattanooga Wrestling Family,” stated Ruschell.  “He is one of the top seniors from the state of Tennessee.  He is an exceptional worker and embodies our Chattanooga Wrestling Philosophy.” “I am looking forward to adding to the Christian Brothers pipeline.  They are a fantastic program and continue to produce guys that are prepared.” … rest of story at _{https://gomocs.com/news/2020/11/23/wrestling-mocs-ink-three-state-champs-in-early-signing-period.aspx?mc_cid=638194e439&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

5 } – Iowa State Signs Seven In Class Of 2021
MES, Iowa – Iowa State head coach, Kevin Dresser, announced his 2021 signing class earlier this month. The class includes seven incoming freshmen, with four ranked in the top-175 in the class of 2021. “We are very excited about this group,” Dresser said of his 2021 recruiting class. “The most exciting part is the upside of this class. We’re excited to see how this class comes together, but the certain is that these guys right here insure good days are ahead for Cyclone wrestling.”
2021 Iowa State Wrestling Recruiting Class
Jack Gaukel – Sergeant Bluff, Iowa (Sergeant Bluff-Luton) // 149 or 157
Three-time Iowa High School State Finalist … rest of story at _{https://cyclones.com/news/2020/11/23/wrestling-iowa-state-signs-seven-in-class-of-2021.aspx?mc_cid=638194e439&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

6 } – Wrestling: Wadsworth’s Logan Messer picks George Mason
WADSWORTH — Success in wrestling is all about feel, and making a college choice isn’t much different. Wadsworth’s Logan Messer had his Division I choices narrowed down to Cleveland State, Duke and George Mason, and in the end it was all about the Patriots. The senior signed his letter of intent and will make the trek to Virginia next fall. “I just really feel like the wrestlers and all the coaches that I talked to and texted gave me the right vibe,” Messer said. “I really feel like they believed in me a lot. They believed I could do a lot and I liked the encouragement from them.”
The fact Grizzlies teammate Jon List will join Messer at George Mason helped the 170-pounder. While having List on campus wasn’t the deciding factor, it helped as the two have talked about being roommates. “I feel like that’s going to help a lot,” Messer said. “College is a completely different world, so having that one familiar face that you can come back to and be comfortable with will also be nice.” … rest of story at _{https://medina-gazette.com/news/242270/wrestling-wadsworths-logan-messer-picks-george-mason/?mc_cid=59de35edde&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

7 } – Little Rock Signs Six Wrestlers for 2021-22
LITTLE ROCK – Head coach Neil Erisman has announced the signing of six talented new Trojans, including two that are nationally ranked, that will all continue to elevate the Little Rock wrestling program. Joining the team in the fall of 2021 are Jacob Adams (Bentonville, Arkansas), Cougar Andersen (Skiatook, Oklahoma), Cayden Auch (Neosho, Missouri), Matthew Bianchi (Two Rivers, Wisconsin), Cade Manion (Edmond, Oklahoma), and Reid Nelson (Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota).
Read more about the incoming class below:
Jacob Adams (Bentonville, Arkansas) … rest of story at _{https://lrtrojans.com/news/2020/12/7/wrestling-little-rock-signs-six-wrestlers-for-2021.aspx?mc_cid=c2c44a5110&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

8 } – Oregon State Wrestling Adds 10th Signee
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State wrestling head coach Chris Pendleton announced Wednesday that two-time state champion Asher Ruchti (pronounced Rucktee) has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the program for the 2021-22 season. A Springfield, Ore., native, the 6-foot-1 Ruchti is expected to wrestle at 184 pounds for the Beavers. He lettered two years for Pleasant Hill High School (126 and 160 pounds) and at Thurston High School (152) pounds as a junior. Over three years, he combined for a 118-9 overall record and won two state titles. He was the Class 5A state champ as a junior, and ended his season with a 43-1 overall record.
Ruchti was the Class 3A state champ as a sophomore at 160 pounds, going 39-3 overall. He was also the Triple Crown State Champion that year. He opened his high school career with a 36-5 record and fourth-place Class 3A finish his freshman year. … rest of story at _{https://osubeavers.com/news/2020/12/2/oregon-state-wrestling-adds-10th-signee.aspx?mc_cid=580d0bc2a3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

9} – Dominik Vacura officially pins his spot to NDSU Wrestling
In recent years, Gator Head Wrestling Coach Isaac Novacek just knew his team was in good shape to win a dual if it led going into the 220-pound weight class. Why? He was sending out a now two-time state champion Dominik Vacura. Unlike those Gator dual victory chances going into 220, it chances of wrestling this winter are not as certain. Regardless of what happens this winter, it is certain that Vacura, a senior, will be taking his wrestling talents to North Dakota State University in Fargo next year after signing his letter of intent to wrestle for the NSDU Bison, a Division I program, in the Greenbush-Middle River School gym on November 18. Vacura’s family, including grandparents, parents Jon and Lisa, younger brother and Gator teammate Caleb and sister Kayle, attended the signing event. Former Gator Head Wrestling Coach Todd Bergeron and current Gator Head Wrestling Coach Isaac Novacek also attended the event, sitting beside Vacura when he signed the official papers. Gator Activities Director Sharon Schultz and elementary Gator wrestlers also witnessed the event. Due to COVID, Vacura wasn’t sure when this official moment was going to come. “I’ve been waiting to sign those papers for a long time,” Vacura said. “… I wish the NDSU coach would have been there, but due to COVID stuff here (he was) not allowed to be there. But it was still a special thing to officially become a Bison.”
Coach Novacek congratulated Vacura on this accomplishment. … rest of story at _{https://www.page1publications.com/2020/11/25/dominik-vacura-officially-pins-his-spot-to-ndsu-wrestling/?mc_cid=de5a36abdc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

10 } – Jordan Williams to Stay In-State and Wrestle for Oklahoma State
The Oklahoma State Cowboys had the top-ranked recruiting Class in 2020 and are off to an excellent start with their Class of 2021. Now focusing ahead on the Class of 2022, John Smith’s team received a verbal from one of the state’s top recruits, Jordan Williams (Collinsville, OK). Jordan was recently ranked #13 overall among the junior class and is the first junior to verbal to the Cowboys. Williams is a two-time Oklahoma state champion and competed in FloWrestling’s Who’s #1 earlier this fall. Jordan has done his most damage in Fargo, winning 16U stop signs in freestyle in 2018 and 2019. Also in 2019, Williams made the finals of the freestyle Cadet World Team Trials at 51 kgs. He took the first match from defending World silver medalist, Richard Figueroa (Selma, CA), but dropped the next two and lost the series. Jordan recently went 5-0 for Team Dynasty at the Elite 8 Duals … rest of story at _{https://news.theopenmat.com/high-school-wrestling/jordan-williams-to-stay-in-state-and-wrestle-for-oklahoma-state/79474?mc_cid=d6bdb93622&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

December 16, 2020 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized