BATTLES WON AWARD PRESENTED TO SPENCER ADAMS
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fl. — In a display of recognition and appreciation, Marine Corps Recruiting Command recently presented the Battles Won Award to Spencer Adams, the wrestling coach of Taylor County High School in Campbellsville, Kentucky, during the National Wrestling Coaches Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 29, 2023. The award was presented to Adams for his genuine commitment to his high school student-athletes, their personal and professional development, and his development as a coach, which has left an indelible impact on his athletes.
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Christopher McComb, communications chief for 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, explained while presenting the award that under Adams’s guidance, his athletes have experienced success on and off the wrestling mats. Furthermore, McComb highlighted how Adam’s unwavering commitment to his athlete’s development as wrestlers and individuals have fostered a culture of discipline, determination and camaraderie within the team, and through this tireless effort, Adams has instilled in his wrestlers the values of hard work, perseverance and teamwork.
“I had this student who had never wrestled before until his junior year come up to me asking about joining the wrestling team,” said Adams. “I asked him if he was willing to get good grades, be a good person and if he’s willing to work hard.”
This particular instance showcases Adams’s dedication to positively influencing the lives of his wrestlers: a student seeking structure and a sense of family approached Coach Adams about joining the wrestling team. Coach Adams, recognizing the importance of providing support and guidance, made an offer to the student.
Adams further explained that he allowed the student to join the team, and the student worked hard to keep up with wrestlers on the team who had been state champions. Adams detailed how the wrestler had to dig deep, push and stay committed even when times were tough.
“He was looking for a family, structure, and purpose,” Adams said. “It wasn’t about wrestling. It was about purpose; wrestling was just the vehicle to get him those things.”
Perhaps motivated by the belief his coach had in him, the student seemed to embrace the opportunity with unwavering determination, Adams noted. He continued to work on the wrestling mat and in the classroom, striving for excellence in his life. As a result, he graduated with a 3.8 GPA, a testament to his hard work and the belief that others had in him. … rest of story … NWCAonline.com/news/2023/10/10/national-wrestling-coaches-association-battles-won-award-presented-to-spencer-adams
2023 U23 U.S. Men’s Freestyle World Team Biographies
57 kg – Cooper Flynn (Seymour, Tenn./Southeast RTC/Titan Mercury WC)
2023: Waclaw Ziolkowski Memorial champion…U23 Freestyle National champion…Fifth at 2023 US Open…
2022: U20 Freestyle World Team Trials runner-up…Fifth at USMC US Open
2021: Third at US Marine Corps 16U & Junior Nationals (Junior Freestyle)…Fourth at Junior Nationals…
2019: Third at Beast of the East…Walsh Ironman runner-up…Fourth at USMC Junior Greco-Roman Nationals…Seventh at USMC Junior Freestyle Nationals… Phil Portuese Northeast Regional champion in Junior Greco-Roman… Phil Portuese Northeast Regional champion in Junior men’s freestyle…
2018: Fifth at Beast of the East…Seventh at Walsh Ironman…Third at 16U USMC Freestyle Nationals…Fourth at Cadet Nationals…Third at Phil Portuese Northeast Regional in men’s freestyle… Phil Portuese Northeast Regional champion in Junior Greco-Roman…
College: Redshirt Freshman at Virginia Tech… rest of team bios and story at … Themat.com/news/2023/october/11/2023-u23-u-s-men-s-freestyle-world-team-biographies
157 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions
An in-depth preview with predictions for the 2023-24 season at 157-pound weight class in Division 1 college wrestling.
It’s October and that means the 2023-24 college wrestling season is right around the corner! In order to help you prepare for the upcoming season, we’ll be previewing all 10 Division 1 weight classes. Check out the article below for an in-depth look at 157 pounds.
Other weight class previews: 125, 133, 141, 174
Returning 2023 All-Americans
- Levi Haines – 2nd place
- Jared Franek – 4th place
- Ed Scott – 5th place
- Peyton Robb – 6th place
- Bryce Andonian – 7th place
- Will Lewan – 8th place … rest of story at … Flowrestling.org/articles/11306348-157-pound-pre-season-ncaa-wrestling-preview-predictions
Everything to know about the college wrestlers competing in the U23 World Championships
The United States brought home 14 medals in the 2023 Senior World Championships, headlined by golds from Amit Elor, Cornell’s Vito Arujau and Penn State alums Zain Retherford and David Taylor.
Now it’s time for the U23 world team members to have their shot.
Here’s what NCAA wrestling fans need to know about this team, their collegiate credentials and their potential against world-level competition.
First, let’s break down where all of these athletes went to school or currently attend school:
MEN’S FREESTYLE
| NAME | WEIGHT | SCHOOL | ACCOLADES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flynn | 57kg | Virginia Tech | Two-time Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association champion15-6 Varsity career record for the Hokies |
| Julian Chlebove | 61kg | Arizona State | 2021 Sun Devil Starter at 141 pounds23-18 varsity career record |
| Brock Hardy | 65kg | Nebraska | 2023 NCAA All-American at 141 pounds35-11 varsity career record for the Cornhuskers |
Tulsa Central Looks to Rebuild Their Historic Wrestling Program in its First Season Back Since 1996
Colton Roberts recently took on the challenging task of rebuilding one of the most historic high school wrestling programs in the country. From the late 1920s to the late 1940s, Tulsa Central dominated wrestling in the state of Oklahoma, and Nationally. In 1996, they dropped the sport, but this year it returns.
Roberts is the head coach and has quickly put together a balanced roster across most weight classes with a few seniors with wrestling experience from other schools. They’ve also got a number of athletes who are brand new to the sport.
We spoke with Roberts and a few of his senior Captains this week. You can watch their interviews here … rest of story at Owrestle.com/tulsa-central-looks-to-rebuild-their-historic-wrestling-program-in-its-first-season-back-since-1996
TDR blog
After 20 seasons of publicizing wrestling The TakeDown Report’s (TDR) focus has changed to the collecting of college coaching records from North America since 1903. We will continue to recognize and reward successful wrestlers in eastern North Carolina (east of Raleigh & Fayetteville), assist with schools in starting or re-starting a team and this blog. Join us on our FaceBook Page – “The TakeDown Report” for photos and news. Please send results, stories, links and news to pass along. E-mail us at takedownreport@gmail.com
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