Tobin McNair of Wakefield H.S. is the ‘Roy Heverly Award’ winner, as the top Underclassmen wrestler in Eastern North Carolina in 2025
State champion Tobin McNair of Topsail H.S. will be presented the Heverly Award, as the top underclassman scholastic wrestler in eastern North Carolina, later this year. He completed his sophomore season with 40 wins. His career record so far is (90 – 1) with a 3rd place finish at the state tournament his freshman year. He has also won two Regional Championships.
Previous ‘Roy Heverly Award’ winners
2024 Ian Fritz of Topsail and Ryan Mann of N.E. Carolina Prep
2023 Ian Fritz of Topsail
2022 Alex Hopper of Wilm. Laney
2021 Caleb Beaty of Wake Forest and Mark Samuel of Wilm. Laney
2020 River Carroll of Swansboro and Mark Samuel of Wilm. Laney
2019 Christian Decatur of Rosewood
2018 Alec Sampson of Hoggard 2017 Beau Studebaker of East Carteret
2016 Harrison Campbell of West Brunswick 2015 Blaine Mainz of Jacksonville
2014 Joe Sculthorpe of Topsail 2013 Matteson Correll of Topsail
2012 Nick Quillen of Rosewood and Tyler Ross of Jacksonville
2011 Jake Smith of Havelock 2010 Marquin Hill of Washington
2009 Ryan Blackwell of Croatan 2008 Charlie Millea of Havelock
2007 Frank Hickman of Wilm. Laney 2006 Sean O’Laker of Croatan
2005 Eddie Sawyer of Currituck Co. 2004 Brian Lashomb of Currituck Co.
2003 Raymond Jordan of New Bern,
The award is named in honor of former state champion Roy Heverly, a 4 time state medalist at West Carteret and three time All-American at The University of North Carolina-Pembroke. The TakeDown Report, an on-line publication promotes amateur wrestling in eastern North Carolina, sponsors these Awards. “These awards recognize the most successful wrestlers in the area each year.” Fleming noted, “It encourages the young men from the teams in the eastern part of the state with another opportunity for others to realize the hard work, determination and discipline it takes to be a top wrestler,” he added. The TDR also ranks wrestlers in a TDR Top 12 List that is displayed on the TDR Blog page. The TDR has been involved in the publicity of amateur wrestling in North Carolina for over 20 years. Contact the TDR at martinkfleming@gmail.com, (252) 883-3311 & https://takedownreport.wordpress.com/
John Oostendorp named member of 2025 NWCA Division III Men’s Hall of Fame class
MANHEIM, Pa. – Coe College wrestling head coach John Oostendorp was announced as a member of the 2025 National Wrestling Coaches Association DIII Hall of Fame last week. Originally from Nichols, Iowa, Oostendorp made a name for himself early as an all-state linebacker in football and West Liberty High School’s first wrestling state champion. During his senior season, he dominated the competition, pinning all but one opponent on his way to the title. Known as “Coach O” since taking over at Coe in 2001, he continued his athletic career at Iowa, excelling in both wrestling and football. As a four-year starter at heavyweight, he secured two all-American finishes, a Big Ten title, and compiled an impressive career record of 108-26 with 40 pins. After graduating, Oostendorp pursued wrestling at the highest level, competing in the 1995 World Championships and claiming the 1996 Greco-Roman national championship. He also served as an alternate for the 1996 Olympics and the 1997 World Championships. As head coach at Coe, Oostendorp has earned three conference coach of the year awards and was recognized as the NWCA National Coach of the Year in 2009. His teams have earned multiple top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships. A former All-American himself, Oostendorp … more at … https://kohawkathletics.com/news/2025/3/20/wrestling-john-oostendorp-named-member-of-2025-division-iii-mens-hall-of-fame-class.aspx
Oklahoma State’s Dean Hamiti wins Amateur Wrestling News’ Hammer Award for winning most competitive NCAA weight class
Amateur Wrestling News will present The Hammer, its annual award, to Oklahoma State’s Dean Hamiti. The award is presented to the wrestler who wins the national title at what the writers at AWN determine to be the most competitive weight class during the NCAA Tournament.
Hamiti won the 174-pound title in Philadelphia by defeating two-time NCAA champion Keegan O’Toole, Missouri, in the finals, and returning champ Levi Haines, Penn State, in the semifinals.
The Cowboy, a transfer from Wisconsin, had never appeared in an NCAA title match before. Hamiti is now a three-time All-American. This was also his fourth year competing. The Cowboy never used his redshirt, nor did he utilize an Olympic redshirt, or benefit from the additional COVID season.
Past Hammer recipients include Logan Stieber, Alex Dieringer, Spencer Lee, … more at … https://www.themat.com/news/2025/march/24/oklahoma-state-s-dean-hamiti-wins-amateur-wrestling-news-hammer-award-for-winning-most-competitive-ncaa-weight-class
Brothers meet in historic match at NCAA wrestling championships
Mac Stout of Pitt and Luke Stout of Princeton became the first brothers to meet in the history of the NCAA Division I wrestling tournament. Watch the full 197-pound match from the second round of the 2025 NCAA wrestling championships. … video and more at … https://www.ncaa.com/video/wrestling/2025-03-20/brothers-meet-historic-match-ncaa-wrestling-championships
The success of transfer All-Americans in college wrestling
PHILADELPHIA — On Friday morning in the Wells Fargo Center, Iowa’s Stephen Buchanan made history when he beat No. 23 Seth Shumate of Ohio State and became the first athlete to earn All-American honors at three different schools. He went on to win his first national title as a Hawkeye the following evening.
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Buchanan’s success prompts the question: How did this year’s crop of transfer All-Americans do at their new institutions compared to their previous institutions? Let’s break it down.
Nineteen of this year’s 80 All-American athletes enrolled in or competed for another academic institution during their wrestling careers.
See the complete list below: … more at … https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2025-03-22/success-transfer-all-americans-college-wrestling
NCAA Champions Since 2000 (3/2025)
On Thursday morning, 330 wrestlers entered the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia with the goal of being a national champion. After the final match was wrestled on Saturday night, only ten wrestlers were left standing without a loss and declared champions. They’ll get to add their name to the very exclusive list of NCAA champions. Below we’ve added the 2025 champions into the list of wrestlers who have won national titles since the year 2000.
125 lbs
2025: Vince Robinson (NC State)
2024: Richie Figueroa (Arizona State)
2023: Patrick Glory (Princeton)
2022: Nick Suriano (Michigan)
2021: Spencer Lee (Iowa)
2019: Spencer Lee (Iowa)
2018: Spencer Lee (Iowa)
2017: Darian Cruz (Lehigh)
2016: Nico Megaludis (Penn State)
2015: Nathan Tomasello (Ohio State)
2014: Jesse Delgado (Illinois)
2013: Jesse Delgado (Illinois)
2012: Matt McDonough (Iowa)
2011: Anthony Robles (Arizona State) … more at … https://intermatwrestle.com/articles.html/college/ncaa-champions-since-2000-32025-r100151/
NCAA Wrestling Championships 2025 Stat Leaders
The 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships have wrapped up, with the best collegiate wrestlers’ NCAA seasons over. Check out each day’s stat leaders.
The 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship has wrapped up, with some of the best wrestlers in collegiate wrestling finished with their battles in Philadelphia, Pa.
The tournament, which began on March 20, brought a huge number of upsets, twists and surprises, including Gable Steveson’s shocking loss to Wyatt Hendrickson, making this year’s championships one of the best in recent history.
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Be sure to check out each day’s stat leaders from the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships to see who did the best.
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2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships Stat Leaders After Day 3
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Most Pins Least Time
Wrestler | Name | Team | Pins | Total Time
1 Steed, Cam Missouri 3 7:00
2 Hendrickson, Wyatt Oklahoma State 3 7:25
3 Koderhandt, Josh Navy 2 4:31
4 Van Ness, Shayne Penn State 2 5:18 … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/13963747-ncaa-wrestling-championships-2025-stat-leaders
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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