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U.S. ARMY DEFEATS U.S. AIR FORCE, 38-9, TO CLAIM ARMED FORCES MEN’S FREESTYLE TITLE

BREMERTON, Wash. – The U.S. Army won nine of 10 bouts to defeat the U.S. Air Force, 38-9 and claim the men’s freestyle team title at the Armed Forces Championships on Sunday at Naval Base Kitsap on Sunday.

After a forfeit win at 55 kg for PV2 William Sullivan of the Army, 2LT Sidney Flores of the U.S. Air Force won by technical fall at 61 kg to close the Army team lead to 5-4. The Army closed the door from that point on, winning the final eight bouts.

2016 Olympian SPC Jesse Thielke scored a 20 second pin at 65 kg over A1C Mitch Brown, getting two falls in freestyle in a combined 68 seconds.

The rest of the U.S. Army wins were by technical falls from SPC Justus Scott (70 kg), SPC Britton Holmes (74 kg), CPT Michael Hooker (79 kg), SGT Isaac Dukes (86 kg), SPC Spencer Woods (92 kg), CPT Samson Imonode (97 kg) and PFC James Hustoles (125 kg).

The U.S. Army won the first six bouts in their opener against the U.S. Navy, going on to a 34-9 victory. 2016 Olympian SPC Jesse Thielke had a 48 second pin over PO3 Sheldon Ealy at 65 kg. The U.S. Army also had five technical fall victories and a forfeit win.

In the first dual meet of the day, the U.S. Air Force defeated the U.S. Navy 26-14. The Air Force was dominant early, winning the first five matches, with pins from 2Lt Alex Saylor (74 kg) and A1C Sam Adams (79 kg), plus technical falls from 2LT Sidney Flores (61 kg), A1C Mitch Brown (65 kg) and A1C Brenner Vogan (70 kg). The U.S. Navy won three of the last four bouts, but it was too late to close the margin. Included in the Navy run were pins by PO2 Austin Craig (92 kg) and 1stLt Courtney Freeman (125 kg).

The U.S. Army won seven individual titles … rest of story at Teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2023/February/26/Armed-Forces-freestyle

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The 2023 Canadian Wrestling Championships 

(Senior, Junior, Cadet) are happening in Waterloo, ON March 9-12, 2023

WATERLOO, ON – The slate is now set for the 2023 Canadian Wrestling Championships (Senior, Junior, Cadet).

The Championships are happening March 9-12, 2023 at the RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex in Waterloo, ON and will showcase close to 600 of the country’s top wrestlers in Senior, Junior and Cadet categories.

This is a key event in determining the athletes who will go on to represent Canada at the upcoming Pan Am Games and World Wrestling Championships, as well as identifying the top Canadian wrestlers in each weight category. The 2023 Canadian Wresting Championships are also an opportunity to see future Olympians in action as they start on their path to the podium.

“Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) is excited to be hosting the 2023 Canadian Wrestling Championships in Waterloo,” said Tamara Medwidsky, WCL Executive Director. “We know the passion that the region has for sport and we are honoured to be part of it. This is such an important year for Canadian wrestling as it is the first step to Paris 2024. With the stakes being so high, it means the best wrestlers in the country will be competing, resulting in exciting action for fans, family and friends”

Wrestlers who will be competing at the Canadian Wrestling Championships include 2016 Olympic gold medalist Erica Wiebe. Wiebe, who now resides in Calgary, captured gold in Rio at 75kg.  After taking 2022 off, the 34-year-old is looking to once again represent Canada at the 2024 Olympics. Already this season, Wiebe won gold at the Klippan Open in Sweden in February. … rest of story at Wrestling.ca/the-2023-canadian-wrestling-championships-senior-junior-cadet-are-happening

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TDR Top 12 – 170 lbs.

TDR Editor’s Note; Posting one weight class each day even while in Ohio. Melton’s selection as 1st at this weight is clear in that none of his losses are to another wrestler in eastern North Carolina. Brown comes in a strong 2nd with a 5th place at states and then the next three are all Regional Champions. Reece edged Brown the week before in overtime but was overcome at States.
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