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App. State Beats Bellarmine, Stays Unbeaten in SoCon

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Holding a narrow lead, with one of the Division I pins leaders on deck for Bellarmine in the final match, App State Wrestling needed a clutch performance from Carson Floyd.  
Floyd delivered, securing a second-period pin that gave the Mountaineers an insurmountable 10-point lead with one match remaining in a 23-19 road victory at Bellarmine on Friday night. App State improved to 5-3 overall and 4-0 in SoCon duals in advance of a trip to Gardner-Webb on Tuesday.  
The 11th pin of the season from Bellarmine heavyweight Daulton Mayer in a senior-true freshman showdown to close the dual meant that the Mountaineers and Knights (1-3, 0-2 SoCon) split the 10 matches, but Floyd’s pin and two tech falls among App State’s four bonus-point wins made the difference.  
Starting five freshmen, the Mountaineers’ five wins came from four ranked veterans who were 2023-24 starters and one redshirt freshman: Jeremiah Price.
Chad Bellis’ five-point tech fall by an 18-3 score at 133 pounds was his team’s only victory in the first four matches, but App State trailed only 9-5 because Bellarmine had posted a trio of three-point decisions, and Price came up big with five more points via a 25-8 tech fall at 157 pounds to put the Mountaineers ahead for good.
Will Miller (10-1 major decision at 165 pounds) and Luke Uliano (3-0 decision at 174 pounds) then won back-to-back matches that were both officially scoreless entering the third period to increase the Mountaineers’ lead from 10-9 to 17-9.
Bellarmine’s win by an 18-7 major decision at 184 pounds cut its deficit to 17-13 before the 28th-ranked Floyd took the mat against redshirt freshman Andrew Liber, who had lost a 4-1 decision to ranked Campbell veteran Levi Hopkins in Bellarmine’s first SoCon dual a week earlier.
Floyd recorded a first-period takedown and added four near fall points late in the period for a 7-0 advantage. Starting the second period on top, Floyd put Liber on his back before successfully recording a pin halfway through the period.
Bellis held a 4-2 lead in the second period against Trayce Eckman … more at … https://appstatesports.com/news/2025/1/31/wrestling-beats-bellarmine-stays-unbeaten-in-league.aspx

February 5, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | , | Leave a comment

Huskers Rout Wisconsin, 35-7

Behind five bonus-point bouts including two pins, the Nebraska wrestling team improved to 4-1 in Big Ten competition, taking down Wisconsin 35-7 on Friday night. The Big Red (9-2) notched the ninth win of the season, and eight Huskers won their bouts.
Kicking off the dual at 125 for Nebraska was freshman Kael Lauridsen. Taking on No. 17 Nicolar Rivera, Lauridsen recorded two escapes, but it was not enough to overcome the eight-point deficit, putting three on the board for Wisconsin. 
Up next was a ranked matchup at 133, with No. 14 Jacob Van Dee facing No. 22 Zan Fugitt. Van Dee managed an escape in the first period, but was held to one point, giving Fugitt the major dec. after three takedowns (11-1). 
Looking to get on the board for the Huskers was No. 6 Brock Hardy, who wrestled Brock Bobzien at 141. Hardy notched two takedowns in the first period to take the early lead. At 2:20, Hardy pinned Bobzien to claim six points for NU. It was the junior’s 19th career pin, and fourth of the season. 
After cutting the Wisconsin lead to one, at 149, Nebraska sent No. 3 Ridge Lovett to take on Royce Nilo. Lovett started hot, racking up four takedowns in the first period. He continued to dominate with two nearfalls in the second, which was enough for the tech. fall (19-3). The win from Lovett took the dual lead for the Huskers at 11-7. 
Next on the mat was No. 4 Antrell Taylor and Luke Mechler at 157. Taylor took a 4-1 lead entering the third period with a takedown and an escape. Taylor was able to secure two more takedowns for the 10-4 decision, extending the lead to seven.
Big Ten Freshman of the Week and No. 8 Christopher Minto was next up at 165 for the Huskers, facing Cale Anderson. Entering the second with a 3-0 lead, Minto added a takedown and two-point nearfall. With a reversal in the third, Minto improved to 16-1 on the season, and cemented the third major decision of his career, 11-2. 
At 174, No. 14 Lenny Pinto met Luke Condon on the mat. Pinto trailed after the first period (1-3), but came back with a quick takedown and nearfall points to take the lead. An escape in the third period gave Pinto the 9-4 decision, winning the fifth consecutive match for Nebraska.  Taking the mat at 184 was No. 8 Silas Allred and Dylan Russo. … more at … https://huskers.com/news/2025/02/1/huskers-route-wisconsin-35-7

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Penn State Wrestling Dominates Iowa 30-8 in B1G Wrestling Showdown

Nittany Lions roll over Hawkeyes in front of record-tying sellout crowd in the Bryce Jordan Center
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.  – The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team (10-0, 4-0 B1G) dominated visiting Iowa (9-1, 3-1 B1G) 30-8 in a Big Ten wrestling showdown Friday night. The Nittany Lions won eight of ten matches, including two tech falls and two majors, in front of a record tying sellout crowd in the Bryce Jordan Center.
The event was wrestling in front of 15,998 fans, tying the NCAA and Penn State all-time record for attendance at an indoor wrestling dual with both other marks held by the Nittany Lions (Penn State vs. Iowa 1/27/23 in BJC; Penn State vs. Iowa 2/10/18 in BJC)
The dual began at 125. True freshman Luke Lilledahl, ranked No. 7 at 125, opened up the dual by dominating No. 26 Joey Cruz. Lilledahl tallied seven takedowns in a 22-6 tech fall at the 6:43 mark. Senior Kurt McHenry moved up a weight to 133 with No. 7 Braeden Davis not competing and dropped a 19-4 tech fall to No. 3 Drake Ayala. Senior+ Beau Bartlett, ranked No. 3 at 141, downed Cullan Schriever 7-3 to give the Nittany Lions an 8-5 lead.
Sophomore Shayne Van Ness, ranked No. 4 at 149, thrilled the BJC sellout crowd with a dominant performance over No. 2 Kyle Parco. Van Ness used a takedown and four nearfall points late in the second period to roll to a 17-6 major and put Penn State on top 12-5. Sophomore Tyler Kasak, ranked No. 3 at 157, used a second period takedown and 2:06 in riding time to roll to a strong 5-2 win over NO. 1 Jacori Teemer in the first half’s final bout.  Penn State led 15-5 at the break.
Sophomore Mitchell Mesenbrink, ranked No. 1 at 165, dominated No. 2 Mikey Caliendo, … more at … https://gopsusports.com/news/2025/01/31/penn-state-wrestling-dominates-iowa-30-8-in-b1g-wrestling-showdown
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No. 1 Penn State dominates No. 2 Iowa wrestling 30-8 in State College
story at … https://www.ncaa.com/live-updates/wrestling/d1/no-1-penn-state-dominates-no-2-iowa-wrestling-30-8-state-college

February 5, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

The Triumph of Talent: Recap of the 6th Annual Wonder Women Wrestling Tournament, Wonder Women VI

Columbia, Mo. – January 2025 – In a dazzling showcase of skill, determination, and sheer talent, the 6th Annual Wonder Women Wrestling Tournament proved to be a resounding success, drawing in over 2000 spectators eager to witness the prowess of some of the nation’s most formidable high school female wrestlers. The tournament, now in its seventh year, has evolved into a beacon of excellence, featuring nationally ranked competitors and power-packed nationally ranked teams vying for the coveted Wonder Women championship belts and team trophies.
The Wonder Women Tournament has become synonymous with showcasing rising stars in the world of high school female wrestling, and this year was no exception. With 28 nationally ranked competitors, the tournament demonstrated exponential growth in both participants and talent, solidifying its reputation as a premier event in the wrestling community.
This year, the Wonder Women Tournament reached new heights, hosting 83 teams from nine states across the nation. The diversity and talent on display were undeniable as competitors from Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Nebraska battled through intense brackets. Each state brought its best, with wrestlers making their mark in the finals, solidifying the tournament’s status as a premier national stage for high school female wrestling excellence.
For the first time in Wonder Women history, an out-of-state team claimed the Championship title. Broken Arrow High School from Oklahoma, ranked #5 in the nation by FloWrestling, triumphed over the higher-ranked Bixby High School, also from Oklahoma, which holds the #2 spot. Francis Howell Central High School from Missouri earned an honorable mention in the national ranking and secured third place. Nixa High School (Mo.), ranked #5 nationally and the 2023 Wonder Women champion, took fourth place, followed by Belton (Mo.) (honorable mention), in fifth. A three-way tie for sixth place included Kearney (Mo.) (honorable mention), Menasha (Wis.), and Liberty (Mo.). 
These results highlight the tournament’s competitive spirit and its mission to showcase unexpected triumphs while celebrating the exceptional talent of young female wrestlers. As the curtains fall on the 6th Annual Wonder … more at … https://www.win-magazine.com/2025/01/30/the-triumph-of-talent-recap-of-the-6th-annual-wonder-women-wrestling-tournament-wonder-women-vi/

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Scholar Stories: Consuelos Using Lessons Learned from Wrestling to Thrive on Stage

Continuing the series that began in 2016-17, each week MGoBlue.com will highlight a Michigan student-athlete and their academic pursuits. These are our Scholar-Athlete Stories, presented by Absopure.
By Sam Gold
Senior Joaquin Consuelos‘ experience at the University of Michigan could be considered unconventional as both a Wolverine wrestler and a student in its prestigious School of Music, Theatre and Dance. However, they are more similar than they might appear as his wrestling background has given him a distinct advantage as he hones his theatrical skills, helping him grow in both fields.
Preparation is critical for any great performance, whether on stage or the wrestling mat. Both require discipline, focus and an understanding of movement — all skills that Consuelos has leveraged through his daily balance of wrestling and acting. He recognizes the strides he has made over the last four years. “I actually understand the rules of the game a little bit better,” Consuelos said. “I think my preparation has gotten better, that’s one of the bigger differences.”
But Consuelos did not initially seriously consider pursuing theater, instead he wanted to focus first on his wrestling career. “As far as studying theater, I think it started with wrestling, and then the theater side was second.” he said. “My wrestling coach in middle school, Jeff Marsh, also went to Michigan. So, I was automatically pushed in that direction a little bit.”
Before his junior year, Consuelos’ high school did not have a wrestling team, yet this helped him grow as a wrestler. He traveled after school and on the weekends to train and compete at Edge Wrestling, a well-known club in Hoboken, N.J. When his high school introduced a wrestling team, Consuelos was more than prepared. “When I started wrestling New York-level competition, … more at … https://mgoblue.com/news/2025/1/29/scholar-stories-consuelos-using-lessons-learned-from-wrestling-to-thrive-on-stage

February 4, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | , | Leave a comment

Newberry Wrestling Dominates Allen, Secures 51-3 Victory

NEWBERRY SC – The Newberry College men’s wrestling team put on a commanding performance against Allen University, securing a dominant 51-3 victory at Home. The Wolves won nine of ten bouts, including five by fall, to extend their strong season showing.
The McCullough brothers kicked things off in style, with Hunter McCullough (125 lbs.) earning a major decision over Xavier Anderson (12-4), followed by Ethan McCullough (133 lbs.) pinning Derrius Coleman in just 1:20.
Dennis Virelli (157 lbs.) secured a pin over Quincy Gash at the 3:00 mark, and Nick Humphrys (165 lbs.) followed up with a lightning-fast fall in just 43 seconds.  The Wolves continued their pinning streak with Andrew Reed (184 lbs.) flattening Jerrel Baskins in 3:48. John Parker (197 lbs.) kept the momentum going, securing another fall at 3:00 over Sekou Bangoura.
The match concluded with Kale Schrader (285 lbs.) collecting a forfeit win, … more at … https://newberrywolves.com/news/2025/1/29/mens-wrestling-newberry-wrestling-dominates-allen-secures-51-3-victory.aspx

February 4, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Face of Paulsboro wrestling, head coach Paul Morina earns lofty milestone

PAULSBORO – Paul Morina says there’s more to wrestling than just victories and titles.
The legendary coach of the Paulsboro High School wrestling team points to something much more important. “You don’t worry about the wins and losses,” Morina said. “You worry about the process and try to develop the kids to be the best they can be. You try to develop them into good wrestlers and become good people. They learn discipline and how to work hard. Those are the things that you have to concentrate on (as a coach). “If you do that, the other things will fall into place.”
For four decades, plenty of things have fallen into place for Morina, the face of Paulsboro wrestling and an icon in South Jersey wrestling.
On Monday, Morina reached an impressive milestone – career coaching win No. 800 – as Paulsboro pinned a 39-31 decision on visiting Gloucester in a Colonial Conference meet.
A large group of fans came out to support Morina, who boasts a career record of 800-59-4 with 34 state titles and 43 sectional crowns. Morina needs two more wins to tie the state record held by Stan Woods, who won 802 meets over his 57-year coaching career that included 55 seasons at Emerson-Park Ridge. … more at … https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2025/01/27/paulsboro-wrestling-head-coach-paul-morina-earns-800th-career-victory/77970265007/

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TDR Top 12 Jan. 30th Rankings 106-113 lbs. – 2025

Editor’s Notes; The following is an update look at The TakeDown Report’s Top 12 Team as best wrestlers in eastern North Carolina. This is the 28th consecutive season of the TDR Top 12 rankings and awards. Weight classes are determined by tournament results. We welcome input from coaches, fans and wrestlers. We will recognize the top wrestlers with engraved wooden plaques (21st year) with a ‘duck under’ logo. We have TDR T-Shirts with white print on black TDR shirts for $10!
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RnkWght.NameTeamGr.W.L.Pct.
1106Monks, AlexBunn253110.969
2106Carter, MatthewNew Hanover273420.944
3106Reese, KhiryRosewood27910.900
4106Parisi, LiamNorthside (Pnetwn)282530.893
5106Ogden, LennonAmerican Leadership283110.969
6106Boltes, SamWashington274050.889
7106Tran, SanderSouth Central263350.868
8106Smith, QuintonTopsail262540.862
9106Tebalan, AlanN. E. Carolina Prep273390.786
10106Eastwood, AlexPamlico County282260.786
11106Maselli, LoukasLaney271230.800
12106Rodrigez, MarcusDixon283180.795
13106Baton, LandonN. E. Carolina Prep281120.846
13106Gray, JaramieRolesville283290.780
13106Lopez, ElielRosewood282880.778
13106Davis, JohnSouthside282060.769
13106Rivera, SalSwansboro282990.763
13106Campos, JustinWhite Oak282990.763
13106Gardner, TylerJacksonville282580.758
13106Pobadora, AlfredRocky Mount261550.750
13106Wallace, MakaylaAyden-Grifton251660.727
1113Quincy, HoltonN. E. Carolina Prep274610.979
2113Winburn, TristanWest Brunswick272840.875
3113Gallagher, RoryHoggard264180.837
4113Soler-Sanchez, OmarSouthern Wayne262460.800
5113Smiling, ChaytonSaint Pauls252340.852
6113Artis, Justin BraylinGreene Central262610.963
7113Gallardo, LuisNew Hanover262250.815
8113Bowker, NoahAshley252770.794
9113Reales, JavierNorth Johnston272570.781
10113Maples, JosephSouth Lenoir252780.771
11113Lee, AngelNorth Lenoir271120.846
12113Alston, TayguanRocky Mount271640.800
13113Mundell, TylerNorth Pitt273090.769
13113Vetter, LeviSwansboro2633100.767
13113Marsden, MatthewKnightdale262370.767
13113Vaught, PaulSwansboro252070.741
13113May, BryceWest Carteret2637130.740
13113Lewis, DevinAycock, C.B.251980.704

February 4, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

TDR Top 12 Jan. 30th Rankings 120-132 lbs. – 2025

Editor’s Notes; The following is an update look at The TakeDown Report’s Top 12 Team as best wrestlers in eastern North Carolina. This is the 28th consecutive season of the TDR Top 12 rankings and awards. Weight classes are determined by tournament results. We welcome input from coaches, fans and wrestlers. We will recognize the top wrestlers with engraved wooden plaques (21st year) with a ‘duck under’ logo. We have TDR T-Shirts with white print on black TDR shirts for $10!
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1120Nolasco-Rayo, BrandonLouisburg253701.000
2120Guthrie, KellerAyden-Grifton264010.976
3120Hunt, ColeJacksonville254220.955
4120Brownlee, EthanSouth Johnston252620.929
5120Verhow, AbreyWhite Oak263750.881
6120Angstadt, LucasAshley263140.886
7120Arrington, AydenLaney253450.872
8120Hunter, KoltonRosewood252650.839
9120Sylvester, ElijahPasquotank Co.283160.838
10120Baker, TrevonSouthern Nash253060.833
11120Mercer, SheamusSwansboro284290.824
12120Mazura, IsiahRosewood283060.833
13120Trujillo, BrianNew Hanover251840.818
13120Woolard, JustinWashington282160.778
13120McClung, ColtonD.H. Conley251960.760
13120Foreman, AndrewWashington282390.719
1126Nolasco-Rayo, BraulioLouisburg253520.946
2126Perry, BryceWashington274040.909
3126Lewis, ColtonN. E. Carolina Prep254150.891
4126Rodriguez, MichbaelSouthern Nash253250.865
5126Williamson, RedmondNorthern Nash252540.862
6126Amiott, JakeeTopsail283050.857
7126Mann, BrandonSouth Granville263560.854
8126Caudill, BenjaminAyden-Grifton263180.795
9126Doddy, LandonBunn272360.793
10126Corl, CarsonSouth Johnston253080.789
11126Nipper, GavinJacksonville2541110.788
12126DeRiso, AnthonyAycock, C.B.272980.784
13126Fitzgerald, DavidNorth Johnston252580.758
13126Collins, BarkleyManteo272180.724
1132Watt, TylerWake Forest252910.967
2132Sibugan, KhalelFirst Flight263040.882
3132Rubistello, StephenTarboro262620.929
4132Figuerdo, JoshWest Carteret253860.864
5132Davis, MaxwellJacksonville264320.956
6132Woodard, TristonEast Wake253430.919
7132McQueen, SamuelLaney263840.905
8132Menteer, MillerCurrituck County273450.872
9132Heath, TajionNorth Pitt253870.844
10132Mangroo, ShaneRosewood262750.844
11132Joseph, BernardGreene Central252860.824
12132Lewis, ColtenWhite Oak264390.827
13132Treacy, RileyPamlico County281520.882
13132Marlow, ChandlerNorth Johnston252250.815
13132Croce, TysonHavelock2638100.792
13132Watts, ElijaSouth Brunswick263080.789
13132Murray, BysonSouthern Nash261130.786
13132Davis, BladenSouth Lenoir2534100.773
13132Adalin, TylerTopsail272060.769
13132Posner, ZachBunn252680.765
13132Gainey, DamonCorinth-Holders262680.765
13132Samples, CalebClayton252270.759
13132Massie, TuckerWashington2737130.740
13132Williams, TommyCroatan2534120.739
13132Waneroik, BraydenN. E. Carolina Prep2837140.725

February 3, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

TDR Top 12 Jan. 30th Rankings 138-150 lbs. – 2025

Editor’s Notes; The following is an update look at The TakeDown Report’s Top 12 Team as best wrestlers in eastern North Carolina. This is the 28th consecutive season of the TDR Top 12 rankings and awards. Weight classes are determined by tournament results. We welcome input from coaches, fans and wrestlers. We will recognize the top wrestlers with engraved wooden plaques (21st year) with a ‘duck under’ logo. We have TDR T-Shirts with white print on black TDR shirts for $10!
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1138Mann, RyanN. E. Carolina Prep253910.975
2138Thomas, EliLaney263560.854
3138Campos, JamesWhite Oak264340.915
4138Prapuolenis, KazWest Carteret263750.881
5138Edwards, JadenSouthern Nash252940.879
6138Riddick, ChristianFirst Flight282940.879
7138Calderon, HectorManteo252860.824
8138Berdiel, LuisNorthern Nash263070.811
9138Carson, MackHoggard253480.810
10138Campbell, AidenHavelock2742100.808
11138B-Meza, DavidWashington262070.741
12138Dalverny, JacobWest Brunswick262070.741
13138Phergson, DevinRocky Mount281220.857
13138Rochester, KadenGreene Central281240.750
13138Best, ZymirAycock, C.B.272490.727
13138Bullard, CameronD.H. Conley252180.724
1144Shirley, DylanWest Carteret254230.933
2144Smith, HaydenWhite Oak284360.878
3144Klemmer, TylerNew Bern253640.900
4144Gunn, DonovanTopsail262340.852
5144Turner , JamesNorth Johnston253760.860
6144Laraj, IbrahimCleveland254560.882
7144Shields-Adams, AshtonSouthwest Onslow253470.829
8144Yeates, LandonPamlico County252260.786
9144Herron, CamdenNorthside (Jax)274190.820
10144Deel, CoyWest Craven273490.791
11144Costillo, GavinJacksonville271850.783
12144Miller, TaquellousGoldsboro252480.750
13144Galavott, MatthewNeuse Prep261530.833
13144Roberson, ChanceLouisburg261340.765
13144Southern, JacobWest Johnston251550.750
13144Roper, CodyHeidi Trask262690.743
13144Catalan-Escamilla, EliuBunn2527100.730
1150McNair, TobinWakefield273201.000
2150Johnson, Gerald “JJ”West Craven254210.977
3150Alston, JaydenBunn253030.909
4150Higgins, MarquezeNew Hanover253650.878
5150Schulz, JohnWest Carteret254470.863
6150Perry, JacobNew Bern283960.867
7150Gregory, CyrusWest Brunswick252830.903
8150Mewborn, IsiahPamlico County263450.872
9150Callon, MichaelPasquotank Co.253270.821
10150Paul, RylanNorthside (Pnetwn)252430.889
11150Foreman, GabeWashington263290.780
12150Smith, LandinAyden-Grifton261820.900
13150Bryan, JulianNew Bern281110.917
13150Wardrick, JahronNorthern Nash262370.767
13150Anderson, ColeN. E. Carolina Prep261650.762
13150Barcliff, JeremyNortheastern261960.760
13150Garner, SageEast Carteret272590.735
13150Hernandez-Real, OscarNorth Pitt2727100.730

February 3, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment