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Montreat Men’s wrestling finalizes 2025-26 schedule

MONTREAT, N.C.— The Montreat College men’s wrestling team finalized its 2025-26 regular season slate earlier this fall, one that features a mixture of 15 open tournaments and dual dates. With seven events prior to the Christmas season and eight dates in the new year, the Cavaliers look forward to a busy 2025-26.
Montreat’s regular season officially gets under way on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Pepsi Patriot Open in Corbin, Ky. The Cavs then briefly dip into dual action with a head-to-head showdown at Truett McConnell University exactly one week later before three additional open tournaments conclude the month of November.
A pair of dates in mid-December highlight the Cavaliers’ schedule heading into Christmas Break. Montreat battles numerous programs on Dec. 13 at the Rocky Top Duals in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Six days later, the Cavs make a return trip to Corbin, this time for the Battle in the Bluegrass.
Ringing in the new year, Montreat spends Jan. 3-4 in Montgomery, Ala. at the Hawk Duals and Hawk Classic Open. Following that trip to Huntingdon College, the Cavaliers square off against a pair of Appalachian Athletic Conference … more at … https://montreatcavaliers.com/news/2025/10/9/mens-wrestling-mens-wrestling-finalizes-2025-26-schedule.aspx

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Montreat Women’s wrestling ready for 2025-26 season

MONTREAT, N.C.— Ahead of its fourth season of competition, the Montreat College women’s wrestling team revealed its 2025-26 slate earlier this fall. With 17 regular season events on the schedule, the Cavaliers are ready for a campaign packed with duals, open tournaments and potentially postseason action.  
Montreat mostly alternates between bracketed tournaments and head-to-head team duals throughout the initial month of the season. Beginning the year in East Stroudsburg, Pa., the Cavs compete on Sunday, Nov. 2 at the ESU Open. Following a midweek trip to Virginia for a dual at Emory & Henry University, the Cavaliers head south to Marietta, Ga. for the Eagle Madness Open.
NCAA Division I institutions Liberty University and Presbyterian College host Montreat in mid-November before the Cavs conclude the month at the Missouri Valley Open.
The first week of December features a flurry of duals. After squaring off against the University of Mount Olive on the 3rd, the Cavaliers then head up to Williamsburg, Ky. for the Patriot Duals on the 5th and 6th of the month. Montreat then enters Christmas Break following one final event, the Wasps Open, on Dec. 12.
January starts quickly with back-to-back days at Huntingdon College for the Red Lady Duals and Red Lady Open. The team competitions on Jan. 3 prove to be the Cavs’ lone dual event of the month as they spend the rest of January at the Southern Virginia Invitational (Jan. 10), the Tornado Open (Jan. 18) and the Warrior Open (Jan. 23-24).
For the second time in program history, Montreat hosts a dual. … more at … https://montreatcavaliers.com/news/2025/10/10/womens-wrestling-womens-wrestling-ready-for-2025-26-season.aspx

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Head Coach Nick Mitchell Departs From Grand View University

The Winningest Coach in NAIA Wrestling History
Grand View University Announces the Departure of Nick Mitchell Following His Historic Tenure as Head Wrestling Coach
The winningest coach in NAIA wrestling history led the Vikings to 13 national titles, 157 All-Americans, and the longest dual win streak in collegiate history.
DES MOINES, IOWA – Grand View University announced today the departure of Head Wrestling Coach Nick Mitchell, after a historic tenure that has set the standard for excellence in collegiate wrestling. After 17 seasons leading the Vikings, Mitchell will step away from coaching to pursue an opportunity outside of collegiate athletics. “It is hard to put into words what Coach Mitchell has done for our wrestling program and for Grand View University Athletics,” said Troy Plummer, Athletic Director. “He steps away as the most successful men’s wrestling coach in NAIA history and will leave behind a legacy of remarkable achievement. Nick has been an incredible leader, mentor, and ambassador for Grand View University. His vision and relentless commitment to a championship lifestyle elevated not only our men’s wrestling program but also the entire culture of Grand View Athletics. While we are sad to see him go, we are deeply grateful for the foundation of excellence and integrity he built here. Nick will always be a valued member of the Viking family, and we wish him nothing but the best in his next chapter.”
Mitchell’s impact on Grand View Wrestling and the sport as a whole is unmatched. During his 17 years as head coach, he compiled a staggering 205-12 dual record and guided the Vikings to 13 NAIA National Championships in the last 14 years, along with 12 NWCA National Dual Titles, 7 Central Region National Qualifier Championships, and 9 Heart of America Conference titles. Under his leadership, Grand View produced 157 All-Americans and 45 NAIA Individual National Champions, both NAIA records. His teams also hold the NAIA National Championship Team Scoring Record with 234.5 points in 2017 and achieved the longest collegiate dual win streak in history with 162 consecutive victories from 2011 to 2022.
Mitchell’s personal accolades include being named the 2020 USA Wrestling Coach of the Year, six-time NWCA National Coach of the Year, and nine-time NAIA National Coach of the Year.
Mitchell shared, “As I reflect on the last 17 years at Grand View, … more at … https://gvvikings.com/news/2025/10/9/general-head-coach-nick-mitchell-departs-from-grand-view.aspx

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