Ghadiali named SoCon Wrestler of the Month
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – After going 7-0 to start the season in the month of November, Campbell heavyweight Taye Ghadialihas been named the SoCon Wrestler of the Month, the conference announced Tuesday afternoon. Ranked as high as No. 8 in Intermat and Wrestlestat rankings, Ghadiali is the top-ranked wrestler on the Campbell squad and in the conference. “First off, I want to give all glory to God,” said Ghadiali. “Secondly, I’m grateful and honored to wake up every day and be able to continue chasing my dreams and represent Campbell University. It’s great to see my hard work is paying off, but I’m still not settling. Grind don’t stop!”
Ghadiali recorded bonus point victories in all seven of his matches in November. He began the season pinning Lucas Stoddard of Army in 3:47 at the Battle at Liberty. He was awarded the Outstanding Wrestler Belt by UFC Fight Pass for his performance at the event. The Campbell heavyweight continued his hot start to the season by going 4-0 at the Southeast Open, winning the heavyweight open division. His four victories consisted of two tech falls and two pins. He began the day with tech fall victories over VMI’s B. Jackson (4:04) and Zane Lanham of Life University (5:16).
Ghadiali pinned his opponents in the semifinals and finals of the Southeast Open, both of which ranked in the top-25. First, he pinned #21 B. McDermott of Oregon State in 6:26. Ghadiali followed that up in the first-place bout by beating #22 M. Wolfgram (WVU) in 3:13. In Campbell’s dual against #9 Nebraska, Ghadiali beat Harley Andrews with a 24-12 major decision. He followed that with a pin in the dual against Wyoming in the Battle in the Barn, defeating Kevin Zimmer in 3:47. It was Ghadiali’s fourth pin of the year.
Ghadiali has already started December strong to continue his campaign, taking third place at the vaunted Cliff Keen Invitational. He went 5-1 with four wins against ranked opponents and four bonus-point victories. It is the highest finish ever for a Campbell athlete at the event. … rest of story at … GOcamels.com/Ghadiali-named-socon-wrestler-of-the-month
Zaccone named SoCon Wrestler of the Week
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Redshirt senior Domenic Zaccone was named the SoCon Wrestler of the Week, the conference announced Wednesday afternoon. Zaccone went 5-2 during the week and placed fourth at the Cliff Keen Invitational. Zaccone’s week was highlighted by a top-10 victory at the invitational. He earned a 4-2 decision over No. 10 ranked Julian Chlebove of Arizona State on his way to the podium. It was the highest-ranked victory for the Camels on the week. In addition, Zaccone earned a win over a conference opponent, Ethan Oakley of App State (ranked #31). He recorded the 9-6 decision in the second round of Cliff Keen. Zaccone rounded out his week with three major decisions: 13-4 against Andrew Fallon (Sacred Heart), 12-3 against Julian Farber (Northern Iowa), and 16-6 against Tyler Knox (Stanford).
Now ranked the No. 14 wrestler at 133 pounds by Intermat, Zaccone sits at 7-2 to this point in the season and 2-0 in dual matches. … story at … GOcamels.com/Zaccone-named-socon-wrestler-of-the-week
NC State’s Kai Orine Named ACC Wrestler of the Week
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – NC State’s Kai Orine was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestler of the Week following his first-place finish at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational over the fifth week of the season, Nov. 28-Dec. 3.
Orine claimed his championship with a 5-0 performance in the 133-pound weight class. His wins over the weekend included three ranked victories over No. 11 Evan Frost (Iowa State), No. 18 Derrick Cardinal (South Dakota State), and No. 25 Gabe Whisenhunt (Oregon State).
The Imperial, Missouri, native opened his weekend with a 15-1 major decision win over Christopher Betancourt of Long Island and then recorded a 22-5 tech fall win over Ethan Qureshi of Cornell to advance to the quarterfinals. There, he held off Whisenhunt of Oregon State with a 6-4 decision and then defeated Cardinal of South Dakota State 6-3 in the semifinals to advance to the final.
In the final, he picked up a 12-4 major decision win over Frost of Iowa State to win the championship. … story at … THEacc.comNC-states-kai-orine-named-acc-wrestler-of-the-week
Joll Named Conference Carolinas Wrestler Of The Week
By: Alex Pearce, Assistant Athletic Communications Director
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Graduate student and 6th-ranked 174 pounder Scott Joll pinned another win to his name, picking up Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week honors, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
Joll posted a perfect 5-0 week, with all five victories coming via pinfall. The Belle Vernon, Pa. native started his week with a victory in the Conference Carolinas dual match against Emmanuel. Joll then followed that up with a 4-0 record and four more pins at the Lander Duals, racking up wins against Notre Dame College, Frostburg State, Glenville State, and Kentucky Wesleyan. He currently sits at 10-0 on the year, with eight wins by pinfall. … story at … UNCPbraves.com/Joll-named-conference-carolinas-wrestler-of-the-week
Carolinas Colleges (D-II) Duals Results
#1 Wrestling Goes 4-0 at Carolina Clash
GREENWOOD – The top-ranked Lander Wrestling team picked up four wins, including two over nationally ranked competition, on Saturday at the third annual Carolina Clash. Lander dropped only 4 bouts on the day and scored 182 out of a possible 240 points. Individual highlights included Isham Peace (Okatie, S.C.) picking up 4 wins including three bonus point wins and a 9-5 decision over #2 John Carayiannis of Belmont Abbey as well as Anthony Yacovetti (Bridgeport, Pa.) winning all four of his matches via pinfall.
#1 Lander 57, Kentucky Wesleyan 0
The Bearcats opened the day with a dominating win over the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers. All 10 members of the Bearcat lineup scored wins by either pin, tech fall, or forfeit. James Joplin (Greensboro, N.C.), Peace, Brandon Matthews (Venetia, PA), and Juan Edmond-Holmes (Goose Creek, S.C.) all picked up first period pins with Joplin recording the quickest in 1:17.
#1 Lander 36, #18 Belmont Abbey 3
After a bye in the second set of matches, Lander continued the day with a Conference Carolinas matchup against the Belmont Abbey Crusaders. While the bouts were closer than they were against Kentucky Wesleyan, the Blue and Gold picked up bonus point wins at 125 and at 149 to help open a 14-0 lead. … story at … Landerbearcats.com/Wrestling-goes-4-0-at-carolina-clash
Coker Wrestling Sweeps at Carolina Clash
Coker University had a successful outing at the Carolina Clash hosted by Lander University, winning all three of their matches. In their first match against Kentucky Wesleyan, Coker dominated with a final score of 41-9. Notable wins came from Weston Bare at 125 lbs, Stephen Spitko at 133 lbs, Omar Armengol at 141 lbs, Trey Weinell at 149 lbs, Noah Korenoski at 157 lbs, Gage Olson at 165 lbs, Duffy Mista at 184 lbs, and Kaleb Walley at 197 lbs. In their second match against Frostburg State, Coker came out with a 26-15 victory. Key wins in this match came from Jonte Crumpton at 125 lbs, Stephen Spitko at 133 lbs, Omar Armengol at 141 lbs, Duffy Mista at 184 lbs, and Kaleb Walley at 197 lbs. … story at … Cokercobras.com/WrestlingNews
Belmont-Abbey Wrestling Competes at Carolina Clash
GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Belmont Abbey wrestling team had one of its busiest days of competition this season as the team traveled to Lander to compete in the Carolina Clash.
The Crusaders went 2-2 overall on the day with victories over Notre Dame (Ohio) and Frostburg State and losses to Glenville State and Lander.
Maxwell Kiel finished with four victories on the day, including a victory over Lander’s Jack Tangen. Colin Bradshaw, Justin Crawford and Skyler Caban were among the Crusaders who won three bouts during the event. Following Saturday’s results, the Crusaders are 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Conference Carolinas competition. … results and story at … Abbeyathletics.comAbbey-wrestling-competes-at-carolina-clash
Coach Pecora Earns Win No. 650 As Wrestlers Cruise to 43-3 Win Over King in Sports Center
Pitt-Johnstown used four straight technical fall wins to open the match, a major decision from Dillon Keane over All-American Trent Mahoney at 165 lbs., and Noah Gnibus’ fall over National Qualifier Clint Morrisett at 184 lbs. in a 43-3 victory over King (TN) University, Saturday afternoon in the sports Center. The 14th-ranked Mountain Cats are now 4-1.
In the process, Head Coach Pat Pecora, college wrestling’s all-time leader in dual meet victories, earned his 650th career win. At 125 lbs., seventh-ranked Trevon Gray dealt Tyson Upchurch a 19-2 loss at 5:28 in the opener. Byron Daubert followed with an 18-0 technical fall at 2:23 over Gavin Qualls in the bout at 133 lbs., and Mason Myers secured a 17-0 technical fall as time expired in the second period over Nico Crosnoe to put Pitt-Johnstown on top, 15-0. … story at … Pittjohnstownathletics.com/Coach-pecora-earns-win-no-650-as-wrestlers-cruise-to-43-3-win
Carolinas Colleges Dual Meet Results & News
Patriots Sweep Duals against Davidson and Cleveland State
airfax, Va. – The George Mason wrestling team defeated Davidson College and MAC opponent Cleveland State in a pair of duals today inside the RAC. Four Patriot wrestlers won two matches, Shawn Nonaka (133), Nate Higley (141), Malachi DuVall (184), and Chad Nix (285).
George Mason improves 6-3, while Davidson drops to 0-2 overall, and Cleveland State (0-4).
Davidson: The Patriots continued its dominance against the Wildcats with a 24-10 win, retaining the ‘Atlantic 10 Dual’ trophy. Mason has won all eight match-ups in the series against the only other Atlantic 10 school sponsoring the sport. The Patriots jumped out to a 13-0 lead after four matches, including a Nate Higley major decision, 14-3, against Josh Viarengo at 141 pounds. … story at … GOmason.com/PatriotsWrestling+News
American University Dominates with Six Shutouts in a 31-7 Victory over Davidson
WASHINGTON – The second-straight home win for American University wrestling was earned in dominant fashion, as the Eagles (4-3) took down visiting Davidson (0-3) by a score of 31-7 on Saturday night in Bender Arena. American won eight of 10 bouts including four by extra points, and capped the night with a pin for Will Jarrell at heavyweight.
Notable
Six of American’s eight wins were earned without allowing the Wildcats a single point. The 24-point margin of victory was the largest for the Eagles so far this season, and the largest at home since the 2017-18 season.
Junior Shamil Kalmatov made the most of a rare start at 125 pounds, earning an escape, takedown and riding time for a 5-0 decision to start the Eagles off strong. … story at … AUeagles.com/Wrestling-dominates-with-six-shutouts-in-a-31-7-victory-over-davidson
Runnin’ Bulldogs Split Home Opening Dual Matches
Four ‘Dawgs finished 2-0 to wrap up Gardner-Webb Duals
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The Gardner-Webb wrestling unit split matches for its home opener on Saturday, December 2 with a win over Kent State University, 28-11, and a down-to-the-wire loss to the University at Buffalo, 20-17.
Competing at 197 pounds, sophomore Josh McCutchen continued his early success this season with an intense 31-23 major decision over Kent State’s Blake Schaffer. Redshirt senior Jha’Quan Anderson highlighted the Buffalo match with a sudden victory over Chase Kranitz (SV-1 4-1). The ‘Dawgs saw graduate students Drew West and Sam Mora, junior Peyton McComas, and Anderson all secure undefeated days on the mat.
Gardner-Webb will take a break from competition until Thursday, Dec. 21 inside the Paul Porter Arena facing George Mason University at 1:00 p.m. and then hitting the mat at 5:00 p.m. against Ohio University. … results at … GWUsports.com/Runnin-bulldogs-split-home-opening-dual-meet
Buffalo Bulls Take Two out of Three at Gardner-Webb Duals
BOILING SPRINGS, NC – The University at Buffalo wrestling team took two out of three duals at Gardner-Webb on Saturday. The Bulls opened the day by beating Kent State, 25-15, to improve to 1-0 in the MAC. After dropping a dual to Chattanooga, UB rebounded to beat host Gardner-Webb, 20-17.
In the opener, the Bulls cruised to a 25-15 win over Kent State. The Bulls won seven of the 10 matches against the Golden Flashes. Max Elton (125) and Tommy Maddox (133) opened the scoring with decisions. Nick Stampoulos extended the UB lead to 12-4 with a first-period pin of Kaden Setzer at 149.
The Bulls followed with four straight wins by Ty Raines (major decision at 157), Hunter Shaut (decision at 165), Jay Nivison (decision at 174) and Chase Kranitz (decision at 184). … story at … UBbulls.com/Bulls-take-two-out-of-three-at-gardner-webb-duals
Redshirt freshman Kamdyn Munro was dominant recording two pins leading the Chattanooga Mocs to a sweep over Buffalo and Kent State
BUFFALO RESULTS
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Chattanooga Mocs swept MAC opponents today in duals at Gardner-Webb. The Mocs controlled Buffalo 27-12 before blitzing Kent State 38-3.
It was the Kamdyn Munro show claiming all 12 points with a second period fall against the Bulls and a quick first period finish on the Golden Flashes. He wasn’t alone.
Brayden Palmer earned bonus points with majors. His six collegiate wins this season have all been by major decision. Blake Boarman (1 TF), Isaiah Powe (2 MD), Noah Castillo (1 MD), David Harper (Fall) and Kaleb Snodgrass (1 MD) also earned bonus points.
The Mocs swept the early weights again this weekend. The squad is 16-0 at 125 through 149 through four duals. “I’m proud of the way our guys competed,” Coach Kyle Ruschell shared. “They went out there and controlled positions. What I was happiest about with today’s performance? I saw that our guys are coachable and applying what we work on in practice..” … story at … GOmocs.com/Wrestling-rolls-to-two-wins-in-north-carolina
TDR Top 80 Girls in Eastern North Carolina – TDR # 31-6
The following are a preliminary mid-season look at the top female scholastic wrestlers in eastern North Carolina. We welcome input and additional information. Email us at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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| Rnk | Wght. | Name | Team | Gr. | W. | L. | Pct. | Reg. |
| 1 | 100 | Clark, Kadence | Dixon | 12 | 18 | 1 | 0.947 | East |
| 2 | 100 | Mills, Kaylum | Croatan | 12 | 18 | 2 | 0.900 | East |
| 3 | 100 | Ayala-Garcia, Laura | Manteo | 10 | 16 | 2 | 0.889 | East |
| 4 | 100 | Hijawi, Zainab | South Central | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0.700 | East |
| 5 | 100 | Raygoza, Isabella | South Brunswick | 9 | 9 | 6 | 0.600 | East |
| 1 | 107 | Prendergast, Lily | South Brunswick | 12 | 20 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 2 | 107 | Ockerman, Anna | Corinth-Holders | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 3 | 107 | Aguirre-Gomez, Thalia | Manteo | 12 | 19 | 1 | 0.950 | East |
| 4 | 107 | Morrow, Brooke | Bunn | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0.923 | East |
| 5 | 107 | Cline, Ryleigh | Swansboro | 9 | 15 | 4 | 0.789 | East |
| 6 | 107 | Miniglio, Callista | Pasquatank County | 10 | 12 | 8 | 0.600 | East |
| 1 | 114 | Simpson, Kate | Bunn | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0.846 | East |
| 2 | 114 | Simmons, Katie | Laney | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0.818 | East |
| 3 | 114 | Heitman, Payton | Dixon | 9 | 13 | 4 | 0.765 | East |
| 4 | 114 | Reese, Khiry | Rosewood | 9 | 13 | 4 | 0.765 | East |
| 5 | 114 | McKethan, Colby | Pasquatank County | 10 | 15 | 6 | 0.714 | East |
| 6 | 114 | Phillips, Abigail | Croatan | 9 | 11 | 5 | 0.688 | East |
| 1 | 120 | Vindigni, Addison | Cleveland | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0.917 | East |
| 2 | 120 | Htway, Khaing | New Bern | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0.889 | East |
| 3 | 120 | Diallo, Ayaan | Northern Nash | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0.833 | East |
| 4 | 120 | Woolley, Michelle | Heidi Trask | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0.818 | East |
| 5 | 120 | Herold, Julianna | South Brunswick | 12 | 14 | 7 | 0.667 | East |
| 6 | 120 | Butler, Peyton | Havelock | 11 | 8 | 4 | 0.667 | East |
| 1 | 126 | Scales, Ahrianna | Pasquatank County | 11 | 20 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 2 | 126 | Ready, Olivia | Havelock | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0.929 | East |
| 3 | 126 | Odom, Trinitee | Heidi Trask | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0.909 | East |
| 4 | 126 | Lopez, Lucy | Bunn | 11 | 12 | 3 | 0.800 | East |
| 5 | 126 | Aguirre-Gomez, Gabriella | Manteo | 9 | 14 | 7 | 0.667 | East |
| 6 | 126 | Chavez, Fernanda | West Craven | 9 | 11 | 5 | 0.688 | East |
| 1 | 132 | Brooks, Kamiljah | Pasquatank County | 12 | 16 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 2 | 132 | Mazura, Alexis | Rosewood | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0.929 | East |
| 3 | 132 | Rodriquez, Anabel | Dixon | 11 | 13 | 2 | 0.867 | East |
| 4 | 132 | Mitchell, Zedya | South Central | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0.857 | East |
| 5 | 132 | Smith, Marie | Croatan | 12 | 19 | 4 | 0.826 | East |
| 6 | 132 | Sommer, Charli | West Carteret | 9 | 10 | 3 | 0.769 | East |
| 1 | 138 | Snow, Kennedle | Havelock | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 2 | 138 | Hall, Lauren | Heidi Trask | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0.900 | East |
| 3 | 138 | Campbell, Isabella | Havelock | 11 | 16 | 2 | 0.889 | East |
| 4 | 138 | Murillo, Bella | Fike | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0.889 | East |
| 5 | 138 | Hirkala, Mariella | Swansboro | 11 | 15 | 4 | 0.789 | East |
| 6 | 138 | Westbrook, Bridgette | Swansboro | 12 | 11 | 3 | 0.786 | East |
| 1 | 145 | Sutton, Sophia | Swansboro | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 2 | 145 | Zak, Brooke | Currituck Co. | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 3 | 145 | Gouveia, Allyson | Millbrook | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 4 | 145 | Rubio, Jocelyn | Millbrook | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0.818 | East |
| 5 | 145 | Ross, Celia | Dixon | 11 | 16 | 5 | 0.762 | East |
| 6 | 145 | Orellana, Cynthia | Laney | 11 | 9 | 3 | 0.750 | East |
| 6 | 145 | Morales, Alma | Bunn | 11 | 11 | 4 | 0.733 | East |
| 1 | 152 | Gonzalez, Lara | Millbrook | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 2 | 152 | Titus, Natalie | Havelock | 12 | 17 | 1 | 0.944 | East |
| 3 | 152 | Parrish, Emily | Rosewood | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0.778 | East |
| 4 | 152 | Milbery, Maggie | Swansboro | 11 | 15 | 5 | 0.750 | East |
| 5 | 152 | Yopp, Emma | South Brunswick | 10 | 14 | 7 | 0.667 | East |
| 1 | 165 | Bane, Faith | New Bern | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 2 | 165 | Alasin, Evangeline | Northeastern | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 3 | 165 | Thalheimer, Amelia | Heidi Trask | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0.909 | East |
| 4 | 165 | Swift, Reilyn | Swansboro | 12 | 18 | 2 | 0.900 | East |
| 5 | 165 | Bland, Dayna | Wakefield | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0.882 | East |
| 6 | 165 | Ross, Ay’Seante | Laney | 11 | 14 | 2 | 0.875 | East |
| 6 | 165 | Baker, Caroline | Bunn | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0.857 | East |
| 6 | 165 | Barrera, Taliana | Dixon | 9 | 18 | 3 | 0.857 | East |
| 6 | 165 | Riley, Kenley | West Carteret | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0.833 | East |
| 6 | 165 | Gebremichael, Rohama | Wakefield | 11 | 12 | 3 | 0.800 | East |
| 6 | 165 | Cheney, Hannah | Rosewood | 12 | 12 | 5 | 0.706 | East |
| 1 | 185 | Pollock, Elaina | Laney | 11 | 13 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 2 | 185 | Yarborough, Winston | Cleveland | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 3 | 185 | Gilliams, Amy | South Central | 12 | 12 | 0 | 1.000 | East |
| 3 | 185 | Harris, Kyndal | Havelock | 10 | 13 | 5 | 0.722 | East |
| 4 | 185 | Soto, Ingrid | Bunn | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0.909 | East |
| 5 | 185 | Meja-Aguilar, Ebony | Millbrook | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0.833 | East |
| 6 | 185 | Nava, Alondra | Bunn | 11 | 9 | 3 | 0.750 | East |
| 6 | 185 | Ferlin, Emma | Havelock | 11 | 15 | 7 | 0.682 | East |
| 1 | 235 | Marshall, Sophia | Rosewood | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0.933 | East |
| 2 | 235 | Williams, Allyson | Rosewood | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0.882 | East |
| 3 | 235 | Smith, Illeana | Corinth-Holders | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0.833 | East |
| 4 | 235 | George, Nyema | Havelock | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0.818 | East |
| 5 | 235 | Bowman, Linda | Dixon | 9 | 17 | 4 | 0.810 | East |
| 6 | 235 | Gause, LaNesha | Laney | 9 | 14 | 4 | 0.778 | East |
| 6 | 235 | Stancil, Deanna | Croatan | 9 | 12 | 4 | 0.750 | East |
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