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NWCA Announces 2024 NCAA D1 Men’s Scholar All-Americans

Manheim, PA – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) is delighted to unveil the recipients of the NCAA Division I Men’s Scholar All-America awards, recognizing exceptional student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in academics and athletics.
A total of 338 scholar-athletes from 78 institutions across the nation are being recognized for their outstanding achievements.
Leading the nation with 9 honorees is Oregon State University. Other notable institutions include Penn, Northern Iowa, Cornell, and Minnesota, each boasting eight Scholar All-Americans.
NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer applauded these outstanding athletes for their unwavering commitment and excellence both on and off the wrestling mat. Moyer expressed, “It is a privilege to honor these exceptional athletes for their remarkable accomplishments. Congratulations to all the awardees, and we extend our best wishes for their continued success in their academic and athletic endeavors.” Additional details regarding team awards will be forthcoming at a later date. … complete list at … NWCAonline.com/NWCA-announces-2024-ncaa-d1-mens-scholar-all-americans

March 30, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

TDR Update 2024 – TDR # 31 – 72 : Top 12 Plaques & Awards

Packages of TDR Top 12 Plaques were sent out to Currituck County, Clayton, South Brunswick, West Brunswick, White Oak,, Bunn, West Craven, Dixon, and South Johnston were mailed out today. We ask that the coaches and/or wrestlers let us know when they receive them. Would hate for an award to be lost in the mail or front office.
The 2024 James Johnson Memorial Award for the most outstanding senior will be presented to the undefeated state champion Deondre Johnson of Clayton.
Previously announced awards include the Roy Heverly Award for Top Underclassman wrestler to Ian Fritz of Topsail and Ryan Mann of North East Carolina Prep, the Michael Stokes for an outstanding senior to Jason Kennedy of Rosewood, the Lee Carroll Award to Holton Quincy of North East Carolina Prep and the Olivia Neal Award for top senior female wrestlers Lillian Prendergast of South Brunswick and Kamilah Brooks of Pasquotank County.
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2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Wrestling schedule finalized

New information on single-session tickets and parking
USA Wrestling has announced the final event schedule for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Wrestling, which will be held at the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State in State College, Pennsylvania, April 19-20. Session times are 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on both Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20. The specific rounds to be held at each session have now been finalized.
On Friday, April 19, the Challenge Tournament will be conducted during both sessions, concluding with the semifinals, finals and consolation rounds during the 6:30 p.m. session.
In the 13 weight classes which Team USA has qualified for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 (50 kg WFS, 53 kg WFS, 57 kg WFS, 62 kg WFS, 68 kg WFS, 76 kg WFS, 74 kg MFS, 86 kg MFS, 97 kg MFS, 125 kg MFS, 87 kg GR, 97 kg GR, 130 kg GR), the champion of the Challenge Tournament will advance to the Championship Series on Saturday to face the athlete who earned automatic qualification to the finals series.
In the five weight classes which Team USA has not yet qualified for the Olympic Games (57 kg MFS, 65 kg MFS, 60 kg GR, 67 kg GR, 77 kg GR), both semifinal winners will advance to Saturday’s Championship Series.
On Saturday, in the 10 a.m. session, all 18 weight classes will compete in round one of the best-of-three Championship Series. In the five weight classes not yet qualified for the Olympics, round two of the Championship Series will also be held in the 10 a.m. session.
The 6:30 p.m. session on Saturday will begin with round three (if necessary) in the five non-qualified weight classes. Then, round two and round three (if necessary) of the 13 qualified weight classes will be held. The 13 athletes who earn a berth on the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team will be showcased in the Saturday evening session. (The U.S. Olympic Trials winners at the five non-qualified weight classes must still compete in the World Olympic Games Qualifier in Istanbul, Turkey, May 9-12, the last chance to qualify their weight for the Paris Games). … story and more details at … Themat.com/US-olympic-team-trials-wrestling-schedule-finalized-new-information-on-single-session-tickets

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2024 Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic Lineup Changes

The local organizing committee has updated the line-ups for the USA, PA and WPIAL All-Star Teams as a result of two recent injuries.
Pittsburgh, PA – The local organizing committee has updated the line-ups for the USA, PA and WPIAL All-Star Teams as a result of two recent injuries. Max Shulaw, a two-time Ohio State Champion is replacing Sawyer Barlelt, at 215 lbs., on the USA All-Star Team. Shulaw is ranked #5 at 215 lbs by http://www.FloWrestling.com. He is looking forward to the opportunity to wrestle Rune Lawerence in a rematch. Shulaw and Lawerence wrestled each other in the most recent Ironman Tournament. Shulaw, from Columbus, Ohio, will be attending the University of Virginia in the fall. Cooper Hornack, a 2023 PIAA AA State Champion and 4-time state place winner from Burrell, has been moved from the WPIAL to the PA All-Star Team to replace the injured Luke Simcox, from Central Mountain. Gavin Suica, with a career record 143-41 from Burgettstown High School, will represent the WPIAL All-Stars. Suica is a 4-time state qualifier, 2-time place winner, and finished 5th in 2024. Suica was a WPIAL runner-up to Hornack this year … story at … Flowrestling.org/Pittsburgh-wrestling-classic-lineup-changes

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Ealy, Warshel, Pecora earn 2023-24 PSAC Wrestling Major Awards; All-Conference Teams released

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – A trio from the Pitt-Johnstown wrestling team earned the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference’s 2023-24 Wrestling Major Awards, as announced on Thursday afternoon. Jacob Ealy was named Athlete of the Year, Cooper Warshel was selected as Freshman of the Year, and head coach Pat Pecora earned Coach of the Year honors for the fourth consecutive season. Along with the Major Award winners, First, Second, and Third-Team All-Conference selections were also announced.
All-Conference teams and Major Award winners are decided by a vote of the conference’s head coaches.  
Pitt-Johnstown senior Jacob Ealy captures the Athlete of the Year honor after an incredible season and a Division II national championship at 149 pounds. He totaled an overall record of 31-2 and added a Super Region 1 championship, a perfect 7-0 record in PSAC dual meets, and earned his fourth All-America honor. He has won 113 matches in his UPJ career and was also named the PSAC Freshman of the Year back in 2019-20.
Another Mountain Cat, Cooper Warshel, earns Freshman of the Year honors following a breakout first season and a Super Region 1 championship at 157 pounds. He finished 1-2 at the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships, compiled a record of 21-7, and was 6-1 in PSAC dual meets.  
Pat Pecora earns his fourth consecutive conference Coach of the Year honor and fifth of his career after guiding the Mountain Cats to an eighth consecutive PSAC dual meet championship. Pecora was again a finalist from Super Region 1 for the NCWA Division II Men’s Wrestling Coach of the Year award and led Pitt-Johnstown to a 7-0 conference dual meet record (15-2 overall), a second-place team finish at the NCAA Super Region 1 Championships, and had six wrestlers earn qualification for the NCAA Division II National Championships. … story at … PSACsports.org/Ealy-warshel-pecora-earn-2023-24-psac-wrestling-major-awards-all-conference-teams-released

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