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TDR Top 100 Girls Wrestlers Eastern North Carolina 2024 – part 2 – TDR # 31-31

TDR Editor’s Notes; The Top 7 in the 4 middle weight classes. Wrestlers with an 11 before their name are in the Honorable Mention category. We are tracking wrestlers from over 60 schools with female wrestlers in the eastern North Carolina TDR coverage area. The area includes over 120 schools in 30 counties.  80 of these schools have over 3,000 students participating in and benefiting from wrestling. Yet there are over 40 schools (25 – 1A, 15 – 2A and one 3A school) are without a wrestling program. We are seeking ways and methods of how we can encourage more schools to offer participation in Wrestling. We welcome input and ideas martinkfleming@gmail.com
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January 25, 2024 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

North Carolina College Results – Jan. 24th

Montreat Men’s Wrestling Picks Up Close Win at St. Andrews
LAURINBURG, N.C.— The Montreat men’s wrestling team extended its win streak to three duals as the Cavaliers claimed a tight 25-19 triumph over the St. Andrews University Knights in an Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) matchup on the road Friday evening. With the come-from-behind victory, the Cavs improved to 3-7 overall and 3-4 in AAC duals on the year.
Thanks to a 14-2 major decision by Zeke Grabowski and a 14-10 decision from Coy Reid, Montreat jumped ahead 7-0 through a pair of bouts. Though SAU leveled the score with similar outcomes in the ensuing two matches, Branson Bennett responded to hand the Cavaliers a 10-7 lead with an 11-5 win at 157.
Caleb Johnson-White pinned his opponent in just 1:40 at 165 to put the visitors up 16-7; however, the Knights answered with a fall and a forfeit to lead 19-16 with two bouts left. Needing a pair of results to take the battle, the Cavs prevailed. At 197, Seth Williamson collected a key 12-8 decision win to knot the overall score at 19, and Grant Trotter, the reigning AAC Wrestler of the Week, sealed the team triumph thanks to his pin at 285.
Men’s wrestling now travels to Cleveland, Ga. to wrestle a handful of teams at the AAC Duals next Saturday, Jan. 27. Bouts are expected to begin at 10 a.m. … story at … Montreatcavaliers.com/Mens-wrestling-picks-up-close-win-at-st-andrews

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Chattanooga Wrestling Blitzes Duke for 6th Win
Sergio Desiante and the Chattanooga Mocs dominated the Duke Blue Devils Friday evening in Durham
RESULTS
DURHAM, N.C.—The Chattanooga Mocs ran away with a 33-11 win at Duke Friday evening. The Mocs won the first seven matchups to move to 6-2 on the campaign. In all six wins, the match was clinched within the opening seven bouts.
It began with a decision for Brayden Palmer at 125. That was followed by tech falls for Blake Boarman (133) and Isaiah Powe (149). Noah Castillo extended the lead to 17-0 with an 11-2 major decision getting the bonus point with two takedowns in the final minute of the bout.
Lincoln Heck kept the pressure on with a 17-3 major decision at 157. Kamdyn Munro got a decision at 165 before Sergio Desiante clinched the match at 174 by way of a dominant 18-2 tech fall. David Harper claimed another major at 197 sandwiched between losses at 184 and 285.
RECORDS – Chattanooga (6-2) | Duke (4-8) … story and results at … GOmocs.com/Wrestling-blitzes-duke-for-6th-win

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Molton named SoCon Wrestler of the Week for second consecutive week
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – For the second consecutive week, redshirt senior Anthony Molton has been named the SoCon Wrestler of the Week. The conference made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. Molton was 3-0 on the week at 125 pounds, helping the Camels win their first Chippewa Challenge. His week was highlighted by a dominant tech fall victory over Jack Maida of American University. Molton defeated Maida, who was ranked in the top-15 in some publications, in 5:59 with a 25-7 score. He would also go on to defeat Sean Spidle of Central Michigan, 3-1, in the first tiebreak round. His day ended with a 6-3 decision over Richard Castro-Sandoval of CSU Bakersfield.
After sitting out the first couple weeks of the season, Molton now sits at 11-4 on the year and 5-2 in dual matches. He has racked up three falls and three tech falls. This past week, Molton broke into multiple top-30 rankings. He is ranked #26 on Intermat, #30 by FloWrestling and #29 by The College Wrestling Report. … story at … GOcamels.com/Molton-named-socon-wrestler-of-the-week-for-second-consecutive-week

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V.M.I. Wrestling earns two dual wins Sunday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Competing in two non-conference duals before starting SoCon action next weekend, the VMI wrestling team earned two wins Sunday by rallying to defeat Sacred Heart, 24-17, before topping host Queens, 42-3, Sunday afternoon at Curry Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina.
With two wins on the day, VMI improves to 6-5 in dual action this season.
VMI 24, Sacred Heart 17
Down 7-0 early on to Sacred Heart, Patrick Jordon trimmed the deficit to 7-3 with an 11-5 decision over the Pioneers’ Vincent Milazzo. With Sacred Heart ahead 10-3, VMI 157-pounder Josh Yost pinned SHU’s Connor MacDonald in 3:53 to cut the Pioneer to 10-9 with five bouts to go. … story at … VMIkeydets.com/Wrestling-earns-two-dual-wins-sunday

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Early 17-Point Flurry Lets Blue Hose Breeze By Queens
CLINTON, S.C. – Establishing Templeton Gymnasium as a tough venue for opponents to attempt a W, the Presbyterian College men’s wrestling team moved to their second victory in as many home contests by vanquishing Queens on Sunday in a 30-15 final margin.
The school’s second home appearance in seven days proved to pay major dividends – just like the 44-6 beatdown over Truett McConnell only last week – gifting PC a doubled-up victory over the Royals and their second straight triumph against their Charlotte-based foe.
Each of the first four meetings went head coach Mark Cody‘s way, as a 4:24 pin by Trenton Donahue and a 20-5 Rey Ortiz technical fall helped boost the deficit to 17-6 nearing the match’s halfway point. A 10-2 major decision in Caleb Roe’s favor made the sophomore (along with Ortiz) 3-0 in the past eight days coming off of respective W’s against Bellarmine just 48 hours ago.
While the Blue Hose were going to emerge as the victors … story at … GObluehose.com/Mens-wrestling-early-17-point-flurry-lets-blue-hose-breeze-by-queens

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Wilson Earns 2nd ODAC Wrestler of the Week Award
Greensboro, NC – Junior wrestler Josh Wilson has earned his second ODAC Lighter Weight Wrestler of the Week award for the week of January 15-21. Wilson also won the Wrestler of the Week after the first week of the season.
Wilson defeated Porter Kinne from Southern Virginia on Saturday by Technical Fall (21-5) and then defeated his third NCAA Division I wrestler of the season, Isaac Byers from Appalachian State, by Decision (4-1). Wilson is now 20-1 on the season … story at … Greensborocollegesports.com/Wilson-earns-2nd-odac-wrestler-of-the-week-award

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Barket Named ACC Wrestler of the Week
DURHAM — Duke heavyweight sophomore Connor Barket was named ACC Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday afternoon, coming off an impressive week on the mat. Barket earned the recognition for the first time in his collegiate career.
A native of West Lafayette, Ind., Barket is coming off two dominating wins last week against Gardner-Webb and Chattanooga. On Jan. 16, Barket claimed his victory with an efficient pin in the second period against Gardner-Webb’s Peyton McComas. In Friday’s match against Chattanooga, Barket tallied his third tech fall of the season, showcasing his dominance early and resulted in a 18-2 victory over Kendrick Curtis. Barket has won five out of his last six dual matches with wins against Chattanooga, Gardner-Webb, Queens, The Citadel and Davidson. Barket leads the Blue Devils with a team-high 13 victories. … story at … GOduke.com/Connor-barket-named-acc-wrestler-of-the-week

January 25, 2024 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

In a Monday Reunion, Princeton Wrestlers Defeat Morgan State

In a reunion of Mondays father and son, the Princeton wrestling team welcomed Morgan State to Jadwin Gym on Saturday as Kenny Monday, coach of a Morgan State program competing this season for the first time since 1997, coached against a Tiger team with his son Quincy Monday on the Princeton bench as an assistant coach alongside head coach Joe Dubuque after Monday’s outsanding Princeton wrestling career wrapped up last winter with a third All-American honor.
The 39-3 win was Princeton’s second straight dual-match victory of the season, and it came just two days after Dubuque got his first win as Princeton’s head coach, coming down Route 206 at Rider.
Rookie Drew Heethuis opened the match with a tech-fall win at 125, reaching the margin early in the third period after breaking it open in the second with 12 points on three four-point near-falls. At 133, Sean Pierson followed that with another tech fall, getting his with less than a minute to go in the second period after turning in a three-point takedown and a four-point near-fall in each of the first two periods. … story at … GOprincetontigers.com/Wrestlings-match-vs-morgan-state

January 25, 2024 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Mount Olive Trojans roll past Coker in conference dual, 47-3

Results
MOUNT OLIVE (Jan. 24) – After winning nine matches on Wednesday night, the Trojans extended their winning streak and cruised to a 47-3 victory over Coker in a Conference Carolinas dual meet at Kornegay Arena. With the win, the University of Mount Olive men’s wrestling program has won eight straight matches to improve to 10-1 overall behind a 5-1 mark in league action. The Trojans take a 3-2 edge in the series while winning three of the last four meetings. Meanwhile, Coker drops to 9-3 this season with a 4-3 record in conference duals.
Junior Lens Mathurin started the match with a 19-3 tech fall over Weston Bare after tallying three takedowns and a pair of four-point near falls in the 125-weight class. Redshirt junior Timothy Decatur (133) held a 9-0 advantage in the second period before an injury to Stephen Spitko forced an end to the match. With the Trojan leading by an 11-0 margin, the Cobras answered back with a 4-0 decision at 141 to trim the deficit through three matches.
Mount Olive finished the dual meet with seven consecutive victories, including a trio by fall. In the 149-weight class, redshirt sophomore Dallas Wilson delivered a dominant performance with six takedowns to post a 21-4 tech fall against Dustin Flinn. Junior Jake Nicolosi battled to sudden victory by an 8-5 decision versus Noah Korenoski before redshirt sophomore Aaron Bancroft produced a first-period fall at 165 over Obed Don. In the 174-weight class, sophomore Calan Staub registered a 52-second fall in the opening period against Benjamin Newton. Redshirt sophomore Noah Williams (184) followed up with a first-period over Duffy Mista … story at … UMOtrojans.com/Wrestling-trojans-roll-past-coker-in-conference-dual-47-3

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Men’s Wrestling climbs to fifth in Super Region II rankings
Super Region II Regular Season Rankings
GREENWOOD, S.C. (Jan. 19) – After winning seven straight dual meets, the University of Mount Olive men’s wrestling program climbed to fifth in the third edition of the Super Region II regular season rankings, which were released this week. 
Lander continues to hold the top spot in the regional rankings at 109 points with all 10 wrestlers ranked, including six individuals positioned No. 1 in their respective weight classes. The Bearcats boasts a 10-2 record with a 5-0 mark in conference duals and ranks No. 2 nationally in the country. UNC Pembroke maintains the second slot with 94 points while three wrestlers rank No. 1 in their weight classes. Newberry sits third at 58 points with seven individuals ranked in the region, while Belmont Abbey and Mount Olive rounded out the top five. Among the 11 teams featured, the Trojans were one of four programs to feature at least seven ranked wrestlers. Junior Jake Nicolosi jumps two positions to third at 157, while redshirt sophomore Taylor Robinson (141) … story at … UMOtrojans.com/Mens-wrestling-climbs-to-fifth-in-super-region-ii-rankings

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UMO extends streak with victory at Belmont Abbey, 31-12
Results
BELMONT, N.C. (Jan. 11) – The University of Mount Olive men’s wrestling program registered seven victories, including three via fall, in a 31-12 win at Belmont Abbey on Thursday night in Conference Carolinas action.  With the win, the Trojans extend their winning streak to seven straight and improve to 9-1 overall behind a 4-1 record in conference duals. Mount Olive has won the last two meetings with Belmont Abbey with the record split at 2-2 all-time in the series. Meanwhile, the Crusaders fall to 5-5 this season with a 3-3 mark in league meets. … story at … UMOtrojans.com/UMO-extends-streak-with-victory-at-belmont-abbey-31-12

January 25, 2024 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment