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NCAA Division III News (2022) – # 1

TDR Editor’s Notes ; The following articles include retiring coaches, new coaches, recruited and transferring wrestlers in Division III schools. We presented just the first paragraoh or two from the article and a link to the rest of the story. We encourage fans to read on about the Division III teams. Keep wrestling onward!
Contact us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com Blog # 2991 (10/12/21)
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1 } – Bradbury takes reins of wrestling program
SEWARD, Neb. – The Concordia University Wrestling program will transition leaders as former Head Coach Levi Calhoun has moved into an Assistant Athletic Director role with the Bulldogs. In his place, Concordia Athletics has tabbed former Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) Associate Head Wrestling Coach Myron Bradbury, as announced on Tuesday (Aug. 17). Bradbury becomes the fifth Bulldog Head Wrestling Coach during the GPAC era. A rising star on the NAIA landscape, Bradbury also previously assisted the men’s and women’s wrestling programs at NAIA member Lyon College in Batesville, Ark. Bradbury’s staff at Concordia will include Assistant Coach Tyree Cox. … rest of story at https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/wrestling/news/bradbury-takes-reins-wrestling-program?mc_cid=d8597d10e7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 } – REDSHIRTING COMING TO DIII?
The Division III Initial Publication of Proposed Legislation was released this week. This document lays out for the first time proposed changes to NCAA rules that could be voted on at the 2022 NCAA Convention in January. Two of the proposals are particularly relevant to DIII wrestling.
The first proposal is innocuously titled as follows:
No. 1-3 ELIGIBILITY — CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING SEASON OF ELIGIBILITY — MINIMUM AMOUNT OF
PARTICIPATION — ONLY COMPETITION TRIGGERING USE OF A SEASON
However, what the proposal does is bring redshirting to Division III. Currently, a DIII athlete uses a season of eligibility if he or she practices after the first competition of the season. This is how athletes are kept from redshirting. It does not matter if they compete or not. If they practice during the competition portion of the season, they use a season of eligibility. This proposal removes that part of the rule and specifies that only competition can trigger the use of a season. … rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/redshirting-coming-to-diii/?mc_cid=9437ea749e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3 } – Zach Binkerd Named Head Wrestling Coach
FOREST GROVE, Ore.- Pacific University Athletics is excited to announce the addition of Zach Binkerd as the Head Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach.
A Pacific alum, Binkerd was an assistant coach with the Boxer wrestling program before earning the interim head coach position during the 2020-21 season.  “Coach Binkerd, in the interim role last year, showed a genuine commitment to our student-athletes and the development of wrestling at Pacific,” said Director of Athletics Keith Buckley. We are pleased that he will continue forward as our head wrestling coach.”
As an assistant coach, the Hillsboro, Ore. native helped three Boxer men’s wrestlers reach the second round of the consolation round of the NCAA Division III West Regional in 2018-19 season. In the same season, he helped four women’s wrestlers participate in the WCWA Wrestling Championships while two wrestlers earned top-four finishes at the Oregon Women’s State Championship.
Binkerd was a standout wrestler himself, competing four years on the mats for the Boxers after wrestling four years in high school at Hillsboro High School. He was a four-time placewinner and two-time state finalist for the Spartans.  … rest of story at https://goboxers.com/news/2021/8/20/general-zach-binkerd-named-head-wrestling-coach.aspx?mc_cid=723b79dfbb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

4 } – Don Murray Steps Down as Wrestling Coach After 51 Years
Longtime SUNY Brockport Wrestling Coach Don Murray has stepped down from his coaching responsibilities. Murray has served as the head coach of Brockport’s wrestling program for the past 51 years. His success during that period included five NCAA team national championships, 27 individual national champions, and 147 All-Americans. He was the longest active tenured coach in any sport in NCAA Division III. “SUNY Brockport would like to thank Coach Murray for his dedicated service over his long and decorated career. Don built a strong wrestling program and cultivated an international reputation. But we would especially like to thank him for the tremendous impact he has had on the thousands of student-athletes he’s worked with over the years. They are his most enduring legacy,”  said SUNY Brockport Director of Athletics Erick Hart.
Bill Jacoutot, who has been on Murray’s coaching staff since 2010, has been named interim head coach. Jacoutot spent 28 years as the wrestling coach at Spencerport High School, where he accumulated 353 wins, five nationally ranked teams, seven New York State team championships, … rest of story at https://gobrockport.com/news/2021/8/19/don-murray-steps-down-as-wrestling-coach-after-51-years.aspx?mc_cid=409316e7bb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Brockport wrestling coach Don Murray suddenly retires after 51 years and 5 titles
Don Murray, who coached national championship college wrestling teams and hundreds of All-Americans at SUNY Brockport, suddenly removed himself from the program Thursday afternoon. Brockport provided a link on Twitter to the announcement, which says Murray has stepped away after 51 years and that assistant coach Bill Jacoutot was named interim coach of the Golden Eagles. … rest of story at https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/2021/08/20/brockport-wrestling-coach-don-murray-suddenly-retires-after-51-years/8211894002/?mc_cid=723b79dfbb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

5 } – Roosa Era Set To Start In 2021 As Wrestling Schedule Released
WILKES-BARRE, PA (August 24, 2021) — The King’s College wrestling squad announced its 2021-22 season slate for the upcoming year, a season that will see now second-year head coach Josh Roosa get his opportunity to send a squad to the mat after having 2020-21 canceled due to CoVID-19.  “Not to steal from the great Michael Jordan but we will keep it simple: ‘we are back’,” said Roosa. “We are looking forward to have the opportunity to step back in the competitive arena. Our guys will definitely be battle tested come time to compete to become NCAA qualifiers, All-Americans and National Champions.”
The Monarchs start their season the same way as most previous years, hosting the Ned McGinley Invitational November 6 in McGrane Gymnasium. King’s is on the road for four straight outings at Roger Williams University, Bloomsburg University, Muhlenberg College and Messiah University before returning home Dec. 11 to host Pitt-Bradford, Muhlenberg and Alvernia University in a quad-match. 
The Monarchs finish the first semester with trips to the Lycoming College Duals on December 20,
… rest of story at https://kingscollegeathletics.com/news/2021/8/24/roosa-era-set-to-start-in-2021-as-wrestling-schedule-released.aspx?mc_cid=a9f2930526&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

KING’S DEDICATES NEW WRESTLING FACILITY IN HONOR OF NED MCGINLEY
WILKES-BARRE, PA (September 20, 2021) — King’s College Athletics and the wrestling program dedicated Ned McGinley on Saturday morning with the opening of the Ned McGinley Wrestling Facility.
Coach McGinley has made a tremendous impact on not only the wrestling program, but also King’s College athletics and the local community. He started the wrestling program in 1968. In his 48 years of coaching he amassed 455 dual meet wins, 45 Division III National Tournament qualifiers, 20 MAC Champions, 18 NCAA Division III All-Americans, and 6 NCAA Division III National Finalists just to name a few of his many accomplishments. … rest of story at https://kingscollegeathletics.com/news/2021/9/20/kings-dedicates-new-wrestling-facility-in-honor-of-ned-mcginley.aspx

6 } – SEAN WHITE NAMED ACTING HEAD WRESTLING COACH
STORM LAKE, Iowa (August 24, 2021) – Buena Vista University director of athletics, Scott Brown, has announced that Sean White will be named acting head coach for the Beaver wrestling program.  White takes over for Mark Rial who has decided to step down as head coach after guiding the team since 2018-19.  “I want to thank Mark for his leadership and commitment to his student-athletes these last three seasons,” says Brown.  “I know it wasn’t an easy decision for him to make, and we wish him and his family all the best.  That said, I am extremely excited to have someone with Sean’s leadership in place to serve as the acting head coach.”
White has served as the program’s top assistant coach the last seven years.  During that time, he has been a part of 13 regional placewinners, two national qualifiers and one All-American (NWCA).  He has also played a very large role in the Northwest Iowa Wrestling Regional Training Center, guiding practices for elite student-athletes in the area. … rest of story at https://bvuathletics.com/news/2021/8/24/sean-white-named-acting-head-wrestling-coach.aspx?mc_cid=a69354e5be&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

7 } – Men’s Wrestling Ready for Full 2021-22 Campaign as Coach Turner Releases Schedule
Gothic Knights Set to Compete at Least 18 Times in First-Ever Full Season
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The New Jersey City University men’s wrestling program is locked and loaded for the first full season in program history as head coach Harry Turner officially released the 2021-22 schedule. NJCU, which only competed three times last year due to an abbreviated schedule, will now wrestle at least 18 times this upcoming season, including four separate home dates at the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center (JMAC). All home matches will be live streamed on GothicVision.
Things get started, Nov. 7, 2021, when the Gothic Knights head down to Coach Turner’s old stomping grounds in Piscataway, N.J., for a quadrangular meet at Rutgers University. NJCU will face off with a trio of Division I programs in host Rutgers University, Cleveland State University and Binghamton University. Jersey City then heads out to Collegeville, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 13, for the Racich Rumble, hosted by Ursinus College. NJCU then returns to the JMAC for its second-ever home match in program history on Saturday evening, Nov. 20, when those same Ursinus Bears come to Jersey City. The grapplers next action happens in Elizabethtown, Pa., on Saturday, Dec. 4, for the Blue Jay Classic, hosted by Elizabethtown College. … rest of story at https://njcugothicknights.com/news/2021/9/14/mens-wrestling-ready-for-full-2021-22-campaign-as-coach-turner-releases-schedule.aspx

8 } – Wartburg Announces 2021 Hall of Fame Class
WAVERLY, Iowa — The Wartburg College Athletics Hall of Fame Committee has announced the class of 2021 inductees – Akeya Aimable (women’s track & field, volleyball), Justin Beatty (football), Blake Gillis (wrestling), Wil Kelly (wrestling) Molly (Eslick) Kremer (women’s tennis), Ryan Moorman (baseball), Jacob Naig (wrestling), Monica Severson (coach/administrator), and Nick Weber (football).
Blake Gillis ’08 Wrestling of Spencer, Iowa
A 2008 Wartburg graduate, Blake Gillis was a four-time All-American and NCAA Finalist, winning the heavyweight national title during his senior season in 2007. He led Wartburg to four consecutive conference championships, two national runner-up finishes, and national championships in 2004 and 2006. Gillis was an Iowa Conference heavyweight champion in each of his four seasons in Orange & Black and was a three-time conference wrestler of the week award winner. He compiled 23 career technical falls, 12 falls, and totaled a career record of 139-11 to rank fifth on Wartburg’s all-time wins list.
He was inducted into the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Hall of Fame in 2018.
… rest of story at https://go-knights.net/news/2021/8/18/track-field-wartburg-announces-2021-hall-of-fame-class.aspx?mc_cid=9437ea749e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

9} – B.W.U. Wrestling Rolls Out 2021-22 Schedule
BEREA, Ohio – Under the direction of five-time Ohio Athletic Conference Wrestling Coach of the Year Jamie Gibbs, the Baldwin Wallace University wrestling has announced its 2021-22 schedule.
BW, who won its fifth OAC Championship in the last six seasons during the 2021 campaign, opens the season at the two-day Ithaca (N.Y.) Invitational on November 5 and 6 and then travel to Angola, Indiana on November 13 to compete in the Trine Invitational.   The Yellow Jackets open OAC action in their home opener against the University of Mount Union on November 16 before hosting the BW Invitational on November 20.  BW closes out the first month of action with an OAC dual on the road against Otterbein on November 30.
The month of December features trips to Naperville, Illinois for the 57th North Central College Invitational on December 11, a trip to Sandusky for the Kalahari Duals hosted by Heidelberg University and a trip to Olivet, Michigan for duals against NCAA Division I Michigan State University Duals and Olivet College on December 18. The Yellow Jackets open the 2022 portion of its schedule when it travels to Louisville, Kentucky to compete in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) National Duals on January 6 and 7. … rest of story at https://baldwinwallace.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2021-22/releases/schedule?mc_cid=7075a2a45d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

10 } – Hibbs Hired as Director of Wrestling
ALMA,Mich. — Todd Hibbs is returning to the place where he enjoyed some of the greatest successes in his career as a wrestling coach.
Hibbs, who served as the Scots’ head wrestling coach from 2011-16, has been hired to return as Director of Wrestling, Director of Athletics Sarah Dehring announced on Monday, Sept. 20. In addition to his responsibilities with wrestling, Hibbs will join the senior athletics staff, as Assistant Athletics Director for Development and External Relations.
“We are so fortunate to have Todd rejoining our Alma College family,” Dehring said. “He did an incredible job training student-athletes on the wrestling mat and in the weight room during his time at Alma, but what stood out to me most was his dedication to their academics and other campus involvement. Todd’s energy and experience will pair nicely with the dedication and knowledge from Coach Jared Groeneveld and Coach Fletcher Roberts, taking the wrestling program to the next level.”
“I am beyond thrilled for the opportunity to return to Alma College and work to support not only an outstanding wrestling team, but all Scot programs, as we continue to make this plaid presence known in the MIAA and beyond,” Hibbs said. “I’d especially like to thank the hiring committee and administration for making me a Scot again. Scots Wha Hae!”
In 2011, Alma College fielded its first varsity wrestling team since 1984, with Hibbs as its head coach. Under Hibbs’ guidance, the Scots grew into a consistent top-20 team in NCAA Division III, peaking at sixth in the nation. At the 2016 NCAA Division III Championships, Alma featured three All-Americans, marking the first time in the history of the program the Scots had more than one at the national championships.
… rest of story at https://alma.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2021-22/releases/20210920elyejy?mc_cid=741a90dc5b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

And Tobias steps down as Alma head wrestling coach
ALMA, Mich. — Jeremiah Tobias, the head coach of the Alma College wrestling team, will be leaving the program, athletic director Sarah Dehring announced Friday, Sept. 10.
“I’d like to thank Jeremiah for everything he has done for Alma College and the wrestling program, and wish him well in his future endeavors,” Dehring said.
Tobias was named the head wrestling coach in 2016 after serving as an assistant for the previous five years. Since that time, Tobias coached three All-Americans and four Academic All-Americans. … rest of story at https://almascots.com/sports/wrest/2021-22/releases/20210913ii0xbg?mc_cid=985178620d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

11 } – Back to School for Gabe LaVey
On August 18th, it was back to school for students at Averett University in Danville, Virginia. Of course, that included a large contingent of wrestlers seeking to compete for head coach Blake Roulo’s Division III program. But, back to school had an entirely different connotation for one of the team’s newest faces, Gabe LaVey. As a 28-year-old, who will turn 29 before the start of the season, LaVey is looking to get some form of closure on a journey he started a decade ago at NC State. This sort of thing happens from time to time at non-DI schools, so why exactly is LaVey’s story different from others of this ilk? Well, Gabe has already established himself as one of the top high school and club coaches in the Commonwealth of Virginia. … rest of story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24919?mc_cid=7c54a7fcd6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

12 } – Wrestlers Spend Morning Cleaning up Campus & Community
For the second consecutive year, Coach Signorelli and the Alfred State wrestling program spent a morning giving back to the college and the Alfred Community. 36 members of the program participated in the cleanup event. Members of the team broke up into groups and went around the Alfred State, Alfred University, and the village of Alfred cleaning up the area. Over a dozen bags of garbage was picked up by the team in an effort to make their home look nice as the 2021 school year begins. … rest of story at https://alfredstate.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2021-22/releases/20210905mwd928?mc_cid=3805e01dae&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

And Coach Rob McCabe Announces 19 to Wesleyan Wrestling Roster in 2021-22
OWENSBORO, KY.  – The Kentucky Wesleyan College wrestling program has announced the addition of 19 new members on Thursday, as announced by Head Coach Rob McCabe. The 2021 recruiting class originates from seven different states with the most coming from Georgia (6). The tri-state of Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois collectively produced nine new additions to the 2021-22 roster. McCabe addressed the programs need for depth at various weight classes as well as solidifying the upper weights.The Panthers will be starting their fourth season of competition this winter. … rest of story at https://kwcpanthers.com/news/2021/8/11/coach-rob-mccabe-announces-19-to-wesleyan-wrestling-roster-in-2021-22.aspx?mc_cid=4f2ba10c67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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NCAA Division II News (2022) – # 1

TDR Editor’s Notes ; Full schedules for some of the Division II teams are included with some articles about star recruits for the D-II teams. At least 4 new schools will join the D-II ranks and several D-II schools will be adding Women’s teams. Wrestling is growing at many levels. Keep wrestling onward. Contact us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com Blog # 2990 (10/10/21)
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1 } – CHAYSE JACKSON NAMED HEAD WRESTLING COACH AT SMSU
MARSHALL, Minn. – Southwest Minnesota State University Interim Director of Athletics Bruce Saugstad announced on Thursday the hiring of Chayse Jackson as the next head wrestling coach at SMSU.
Jackson comes to SMSU after serving the past three seasons as an assistant coach at Minot State University. Jackson, who becomes just the fifth head coach in the 55-year history of the program, takes over for Jesse Nelson, who announced his resignation on May 6 after 14 seasons as head coach.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chayse as our next head wrestling coach,” Saugstad said. “Chayse was outstanding in the interview process as his philosophy and vision made him the person to lead our program. He has a tremendous work ethic, energy and passion for the sport which will be invaluable to our student-athletes both on and off the mat. We look forward to Chayse’s leadership to help continue to build on our wrestling tradition.”
Jackson helped Minot State make significant improvements … rest of story at https://smsumustangs.com/news/2021/7/15/wrestling-chayse-jackson-named-head-wrestling-coach-at-smsu.aspx?mc_cid=fb87a783fb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 } – Vikings to Take on North Dakota State at Sanford Pentagon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana wrestling team will make its Sanford Pentagon debut on December 4 with a dual against NCAA Division I North Dakota State. The dual, presented by Dental Comfort Center and River Ridge Oral Surgery, will begin at 2 p.m. on Heritage Court.
“Turning the lights off on Heritage Court and putting a spotlight on the mat is always an exciting event at the Pentagon,” said Jesse Smith, vice president of operations at the Sanford Sports Complex. “These two programs have a history of producing great teams and individual wrestlers, and fans will be in for a competitive dual with a great atmosphere.” … rest of story at https://theguillotine.com/2021/07/vikings-to-take-on-north-dakota-state-at-sanford-pentagon/?mc_cid=9d57322631&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b&doing_wp_cron=1627317905.2692830562591552734375

3 } – Pat Pecora Inducted Into National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
Pitt-Johnstown wrestling coach Pat Pecora, college wrestling’s all-time winningest coach, earned induction his ninth hall of fame, the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Thursday evening at Lemont Restaurant in Pittsburgh.
Pecora was joined by Jimmy `Mags´ Manganello as the 2021 inductees.  In addition, the Hall of Fame also presented its annual awards…Joseph B Natoli Community Award-Mr. Terry Ranieri – Posthumously, Dominic T Roppa Memorial Award-Mr. Anthony Sanzo, Frank A Santamaria Lifetime Achievement Award-Mr. Tony DeNunzio Sr., Dan Marino Sr. Organized Labor Leader Award-Mr. Steve Catanese, and the Man Of The Year-Mr. Warren Ciabattoni.
Prior to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Pecora previously earned induction into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame-East Boro Chapter (1994), … rest of story at https://pittjohnstownathletics.com/news/2021/8/9/wrestling-pat-pecora-inducted-into-national-italian-american-sports-hall-of-fame.aspx?mc_cid=79d2b15df8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

4 } – UNK AD feels program survived COVID year
KEARNEY — Reflecting on last season, University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Director Marc Bauer looked out for the Loper student-athletes. “The important thing was that we got our kids engaged in participating,” Bauer said. “So many kids today, starting from when they were very little, have … had sports throughout their entire life. Then all of a sudden, it was just like the door slammed shut.” Bauer was with the Loper wrestling team on the eve of their 2020 national tournament when the coronavirus pandemic took hold and they were told to go home. The same thing happened to the track team at the indoor nationals. Basketball didn’t have a national tournament. All spring sports were canceled. UNK students, on spring break, returned for one week while faculty set up the parameters for online classes. … rest of story at https://kearneyhub.com/sports/college/unk/unk-ad-feels-program-survived-covid-year/article_3852df8c-e13a-11eb-8c0a-df13d50890a5.html?mc_cid=d1b37a6e41&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

5 } – Derby’s Cason Lindsey brings a gritty work ethic to Fort Hays State
Cason Lindsey had a remarkable prep career at Derby High School. Lindsey set a high expectation inside the wrestling room as a three-time wrestling state champion, four-time state placer and owner of a 143-23 career record. The next level was in the cards early and wrestling head coach Bill Ross saw that Lindsey was going to be special in the first few weeks of practice during his freshman year. “I could tell he was going to be special in his freshman year just by his work ethic and attitude,” Ross said. “He seemed much more mature than a freshman when he came in the room.” In June, Lindsey announced that he would continue his wrestling career at Fort Hays State University. The decision to become a Tiger was easy after the first interaction with wrestling coach Erik Wince. “I had colleges telling me they wanted me, and it didn’t feel like I got the respect that I wanted,” Lindsey said. “I visited Fort Hays State, and Wince is working out with the team and I was like this guy wants to be in the wrestling room and wants to get better.” … rest of story at http://www.derbyinformer.com/sports/derby_sports/derbys-cason-lindsey-brings-a-gritty-work-ethic-to-fort-hays-state/article_a9c13998-ef09-11eb-aaf4-df327d5d78ac.html?mc_cid=e223f59fcd&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

6 } – Thomas More University Unanimously Approved for Provisional Membership to Join Great Midwest Athletic Conference
CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. (August 18, 2021) — Thomas More University announced today that following a successful site visit in June of 2021, the University was unanimously approved for provisional membership in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, a Division II conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).  “As a key strategic initiative in the University’s strategic plan, Lighting the Way, we have spent the better part of the past year assessing this opportunity as we want to ensure that our student-athletes have the very best experience while we enhance the regional position of the University.  The decision to join the Great Midwest and apply for NCAA DII membership will greatly assist our efforts as we look to bolster our academic and athletic reputation in the region,” said President Joseph Chillo, LP.D.
The University currently competes in the Mid-South Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). “We have thoroughly enjoyed our experience in the NAIA and can’t say enough about how great the leadership of the Presidents, Athletic Directors, and NAIA staff have been to partner with. … rest of story at https://thomasmore.prestosports.com/general/2021-22/releases/20210818ena8wp?mc_cid=9437ea749e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

7 } – Four-Time State Champion Josh Taylor Signs with UCO
Big in-state recruiting news for UCO as they’ve signed one of Oklahoma’s best available recruits in 4-time State Champion Josh Taylor. Taylor went 28-0 this year at 138 and made the Small East All-State roster at 145. He was a star during his time at Skiatook competing for the Bulldogs. This past season he helped lead them to their third straight dual state dual title and a runner-up finish in 4A behind Tuttle. Taylor was the preseason Nationals Champion for 2020. … rest of story at https://owrestle.com/four-time-state-champion-josh-taylor-signs-with-uco/

8 } – Wheeling Wrestling Releases 2021-2022 Season Schedule
Wheeling, W. Va. – After fighting through a pandemic-ladent spring season, the Wheeling University Wrestling team has released their 2021-2022 schedule. The year kicks off on November 7th at the Pembroke Classic and runs through early March with the NCAA Nationals scheduled from March 11th through March 12th in St. Louis.  
Last season, the Cardinals had three wrestlers compete at the MEC Championships and had all three wrestlers place in the event. All three were freshman last season and the trio helped Wheeling place eighth overall at the event. Kale’anhe Slaughter wrestled at 149 pounds and placed fifth at the event picking up a 9-6 decision over Alderson Broaddus’s Chad Miller. Desean Mercadel followed him with a fifth place finish at 174 pounds and Clarouly Meca finished the day with a sixth-place finish at 275 pounds.  Wheeling kicks off their season with the Pembroke Classic on November 7th, before returning home for their first match in the Alma Grace McDonough Center since February 18th, 2021. They will host rival West Liberty in the Alma Grace McDonough Center at 6 PM as their team gets a taste of wrestling in front of the home crowd.  … rest of story at https://wucardinals.com/news/2021/9/23/wheeling-wrestling-releases-2021-2022-season-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=255db46f2a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

9} – Northern State Wrestling Releases 2021-22 Schedule
Aberdeen, S.D. – The 2021-22 Northern State wrestling schedule is now live on nsuwolves.com. The Wolves will face-off 14 duals and four opens, running November through March. NSU opens the year at home on November 11 at 7 p.m. versus Concordia Moorhead.
The full 2021-22 schedule is below and features five home duals, featuring match-ups with the Cobbers, Southwest Minnesota State, Augustana, Wisconsin Parkside, and UMary. The Wolves are coming off a 5-0 record in 2020-21 and their first NSIC Championship since the early 2000s.
… rest of story at https://nsuwolves.com/news/2021/8/19/northern-state-wrestling-releases-2021-22-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=409316e7bb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

10 } – Minot State wrestling team ready to hit the mat as Beavers announce schedule for 2021-22 season
MINOT, N.D. – Coming off a shortened season from a year ago, the Minot State wrestling team is eager to hit the mats for a full campaign this time around as the Beavers and head coach Evan Forde announced their schedule for the 2021-22 year today.
Minot State gets the year started on their own mat on Halloween, Oct. 31, hosting an intrasquad dual at the MSU Dome at 2 p.m., then open the regular season in earnest the following weekend when the Beavers compete in the Cobber Open hosted by Minnesota State University Moorhead on Nov. 6. “We are very excited to get back to a full season of competition,” Coach Forde said. “We will have a challenging and competitive schedule as usual. “One addition to our schedule this season will be the Younes Hospitality Open tournament at the University of Nebraska Kearney, which is typically the largest collegiate open tournament in the country. “Our schedule also features six home duals, … rest of story at https://msubeavers.com/news/2021/8/27/wrestling-minot-state-wrestling-team-ready-to-hit-the-mat-as-beavers-announce-schedule-for-2021-22-season.aspx?mc_cid=4e817192a6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

11 } – Indianapolis Wrestling releases 2021-22 schedule
INDIANAPOLIS- The 2021-22 UIndy Wrestling schedule was released Wednesday, with the return of the Midwest Classic and a move to a new Super Region highlighting the season which will return to a full slate of dates after COVID-19 shortened last season. “We are excited to have a full season and move to a new region where we can build on some of our GLVC rivalries,” Head Coach Jason Warthan said. “We have a very competitive schedule that will prepare our guys for the toughest regional in the country.” 
UIndy opens its season in the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center Nov. 2, with DIII Defiance coming to town. The Greyhounds then head to Maryville’s Kaufman Brand Open, which will feature many of the teams in Super Region 4, UIndy’s new region this season. The Greyhounds will then jump back into dual action Nov. 14, heading to Edmond, … rest of story at https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/2021/8/26/wrestling-releases-2021-22-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=4eecc2a4d7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

12 } – Drury wrestling announces 2021-22 schedule
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—  The Drury Panthers will open their sixth season of intercollegiate wrestling on Oct. 29 when they host an intra-squad dual, then will start the regular season on Nov. 7 with the Dan Harris Open hosted by Baker University in Kansas.
James Reynolds, who has been Drury’s only head coach since they started the program in 2016, will lead a Panthers team back through a full schedule after the coronavirus pandemic limited the 2021 schedule to just three regular season events and six duals before the regional and national tournaments.
This season, a full slate returns, and the Panthers will participate in five regular season open tournaments and 13 duals in addition to the postseason.
Drury will host a tournament on Dec. 4 and utilize Weiser Gym in addition 
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