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#6 Wolfpack Handles Business with App State by a 34-12 Score

RALEIGH, N.C. – Led by Isaac Trumble’s pin fall win in his return to Reynolds Coliseum and technical falls by both Ed Scott and Vince Robinson, sixth-ranked NC State wrestling handled business with App State Friday night to take a 34-12 victory for its first home dual-match of the 2024-25 slate.
After bumping up to 133 pounds in the offseason, redshirt-sophomore Troy Hohman, entered the lineup for the Wolfpack to open the dual-match. His first points of the night over App State’s Chad Bellis came from a 2-point reversal to start the second period. He then gave up a technical point and an escape to make it two a piece. With 30 seconds remaining in the second period he secured a 3-point takedown that was challenged by App State’s head coach and overturned, keeping it 2-2. With less than a minute remaining in the bout, Bellis is able to get a takedown on the edge to carry his decision win comfortably and give the Mountaineers the first team points of the night.
Wrestling at 141 in the starting lineup for the first time in Reynolds Coliseum, seventh-ranked Kai Orine faced App State’s Sean Carter who had to injury default early in the third period, giving NC State the 6-3 lead in team points.
Koy Buesgens claimed a 7-5 victory when he took the stage in the starting lineup at 149 pounds for the first time to face Kaden Keiser. The first period closed out scoreless, but Buesgens started the second in down position and gave away two back points but followed up with an escape making it 1-2. The redshirt-freshman for the Pack is able to get a takedown with 30 seconds left in the second period, giving him the 4-2 lead. Tied up at four a piece with just a minute remaining … more at … https://gopack.com/news/2024/11/15/wrestling-6-wolfpack-handles-business-with-app-state-by-a-34-12-score
And …

Popolizio Signs Elite Recruiting Class on National Signing Day
RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State wrestling head coach Pat Popolizio signed five recruits as part of its 2025 signing class on Wednesday. The group was ranked as the No. 6 recruiting class by FloWrestling on Sept. 19.

Between Will Denny, Brogan Tucker, and Daniel Zepeda, three members of the signing class are featured on FloWrestling’s Big Board rankings list. Zepeda leads the group at No. 7, followed by Denny at No. 17, and rounded out by Tucker at No. 27.
All five wrestlers were named to Sports Illustrated’s 2024-25 Preseason National High School Rankings that list the top 25 wrestlers from all over the country in each weight class.
Will Denny • Manhattan, Illinois
No. 17 on FloWrestling’s Class of 2025 High School Big Board…Ranked No. 3 at 150lbs by Sports Illustrated in the 2024-25 Preseason National High School Rankings…2024 Super 32 Challenge Champion at 157lbs…Won a state title his junior year…Ranked No. 1 by Illinois Matmen his junior year
Cason Howle • Greenwood, South Carolina
Ranked No. 14 at 215lbs by Sports Illustrated in the 2024-25 Preseason National High School Rankings…Three time South Carolina state champion…Holds a 159-1 record heading into his senior year … more at … https://gopack.com/news/2024/11/14/wrestling-popolizio-signs-elite-recruiting-class-on-national-signing-day

November 18, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , | Leave a comment

TDR Top 12 Preseason Rankings 106-113 lbs.

Editor’s Notes; The following are potential returning wrestlers from last year’s The TakeDown Report’s Top 12 Team as best wrestlers in eastern North Carolina. We expect many changes in weight classes
This will be the 28th consecutive season of publicizing the TDR Top 12 rankings and awards. The win-loss record is from the end of last year. There will be freshmen who could and maybe even should be listed and they will once the regular season. Many wrestlers will be in different weight classes but that will be apparent once the ‘referee blows the whistle.’ We welcome input from coaches, fans and wrestlers.
We plan to recognize the top wrestlers with engraved wooden plaques the 21st year with our ‘duck under’ logo. We do have TDR T-Shirts yet we do have white print on black shirts TDR shirts for just $10!
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RnkWght.NameTeamGr.W.L.Pct.Dist.
1106Quincy, HoltonNorth East Carolina Prep275210.9811A-E
2106Monks, AlexBunn254460.8802A-ME
3106Verhow, AbreyWhite Oak263140.8863A-E
4106Boltes, SamWashington2749110.8172A-E
5106Salazar, JoseSouthern Nash2541100.8043A-E
6106Trujillo, BrianNew Hanover254680.8524A-E
7106Maples, JosephSouth Lenoir253680.8182A-E
8106Arrington, AydenLaney2541120.7744A-E
9106Winburn, TristanWest Brunswick272890.7573A-E
10106Mundell, TylerNorth Pitt2739160.7092A-E
11106Angstadt, LucasAshley262980.7844A-E
12106Fountain, WeseleySouthWest Edgecombe262780.7712A-E
13106Hernandez-Aragon, JonathanNew Hanover252040.8334A-E
13106Fox, LandonNew Bern2740120.7694A-E
13106Raines, MichaelLejeune262890.7571A-E
13106Barton, CorbanHoggard2527100.7304A-E
13106Smith, QuintonTopsail2633150.6884A-E
13106Rhodes, JaydenCurrituck County2724110.6863A-E
13106Tran, SanderSouth Central2637190.6613A-E
1113Perry, BryceWashington275220.9632A-E
2113Lewis, ColtonNorth East Carolina Prep254960.8911A-E
3113Hunt, ColeJacksonville253770.8413A-E
4113Barnett, AlexanderNew Bern254860.8894A-E
5113Brownlee, EthanSouth Johnston254760.8873A-E
6113Hunter, KoltonRosewood2537130.7401A-E
7113Guthrie, KellerAyden-Grifton264670.8682A-E
8113Mann, BrandonSouth Granville2646150.7542A-ME
9113Bullard, AndrewD.H. Conley2631130.7054A-E
10113Crespo, AngelSouth Lenoir2523160.5902A-E
11113Goodman, AaronSwansboro2724100.7063A-E
12113Gibson, BraydenSouth Central2636190.6553A-E
13113Baker, TrevonSouthern Nash253560.8543A-E
13113Wright, FinleyHeritage262490.7274A-E
13113Bullock, JeremyNorth Pitt2624100.7062A-E
13113Hizer, MichaelWest Johnston272190.7003A-E
13113Lieberman, MarkCurrituck County2725110.6943A-E
13113Smiling, ChaytonSt. Pauls2523110.6762A-ME
13113Brothers, BrianPamlico County2626150.6341A-E
13113Gallagher, RoryHoggard2629170.6304A-E

November 17, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

TDR Top 12 Preseason Rankings 120-132 lbs.

Editor’s Notes; The following are potential returning wrestlers from last year’s The TakeDown Report’s Top 12 Team as best wrestlers in eastern North Carolina. We expect many changes in weight classes
This will be the 28th consecutive season of publicizing the TDR Top 12 rankings and awards. The win-loss record is from the end of last year. There will be freshmen who could and maybe even should be listed and they will once the regular season. Many wrestlers will be in different weight classes but that will be apparent once the ‘referee blows the whistle.’ We welcome input from coaches, fans and wrestlers.
We plan to recognize the top wrestlers with engraved wooden plaques the 21st year with our ‘duck under’ logo. We do have TDR T-Shirts yet we do have white print on black shirts TDR shirts for just $10!
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RnkWght.NameTeamGr.W.L.Pct.Dist.
1120Nolasco-Rayo, BrandonLouisburg253880.8262A-ME
2120McClung, ColtonD.H. Conley2548100.8284A-E
3120Davis, MaxwellJacksonville2628160.6363A-E
4120Marlow, ChandlerNorth Johnston2529130.6902A-E
5120Hanks, GavinFirst Flight253090.7693A-E
6120Wesley, JamiesonWest Craven2534250.5762A-E
7120Williamson, RedmondNorthern Nash2533100.7673A-E
8120Corl, CarsonSouth Johnston2532130.7113A-E
9120Harrington, AldenNorth Pitt2727180.6002A-E
10120Romero, MarcosAyden-Grifton2533150.6882A-E
11120Braxton, ChristopherNew Hanover2630170.6384A-E
12120Goodman, AlexSwansboro2728160.6363A-E
13120Hizer, CodyWest Johnston262450.8283A-E
13120Masse, TuckerWashington271550.7502A-E
13120Neal, KingstonLaney2622110.6674A-E
1126Watt, TylerWake Forest255150.9114A-E
2126Sibugan, KhalelFirst Flight263950.8863A-E
3126Nolasco-Rayo, BraulioLouisburg253970.8482A-ME
4126Calderon, HectorManteo2534240.5862A-E
5126Nipper, GavinJacksonville2538120.7603A-E
6126Yeates, LandonPamlico County2534130.7231A-E
7126Helton, TysonHavelock2649150.7663A-E
8126Heath, TajionNorth Pitt2541110.7882A-E
9126Menteer, MillerCurrituck County2739110.7803A-E
10126Woodard, TristonEast Wake2538100.7923A-E
11126Rodriguez, MichbaelSouthern Nash2536140.7203A-E
12126Doddy, LandonBunn2733150.6882A-ME
13126Adalin, TylerTopsail2723100.6974A-E
13126Fitzgerald, DavidNorth Johnston2525140.6412A-E
13126Lewis, ColtenWhite Oak2632200.6153A-E
13126Joseph, BernardGreene Central2520150.5712A-E
13126Braxton, KennethNew Hanover2628220.5604A-E
1132McNair, TobinWakefield275420.9644A-E
2132Fazekas, CoreyNortheastern255250.9122A-E
3132Campos, JamesLejeune263570.8331A-E
4132Davis, BladenSouth Lenoir2525110.6942A-E
5132Figuerdo, JoshWest Carteret2548120.8003A-E
6132Dennison, BehnWest Craven2732210.6042A-E
7132Berdiel, LuisNorthern Nash2634130.7233A-E
8132Johnson, JeremyAycock, C.B.263570.8333A-E
9132Thomas, EliLaney2634170.6674A-E
10132Posner, ZachBunn2530130.6982A-ME
11132Rosenbrock, KadenPasquotank Co.2724180.5712A-E
12132Sznaider, TylerNorth Brunswick2622100.6883A-E
13132Samples, CalebClayton252270.7594A-E
13132Norman, JBWashington271450.7372A-E
13132Hall, AnthonyRosewood251350.7221A-E
13132Campbell, AidenHavelock2738180.6793A-E
13132Bullard, CameronD.H. Conley2531170.6464A-E
13132Williams, TommyCroatan2520110.6453A-E
13132Crothamel, TyroneSouth Johnston2728160.6363A-E
13132Oxendine, ChaytonSouth Central2635220.6143A-E


November 17, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , | Leave a comment

TDR Top 12 Preseason Rankings 138-150 lbs.

Editor’s Notes; The following are potential returning wrestlers from last year’s The TakeDown Report’s Top 12 Team as best wrestlers in eastern North Carolina. We expect many changes in weight classes
This will be the 28th consecutive season of publicizing the TDR Top 12 rankings and awards. The win-loss record is from the end of last year. There will be freshmen who could and maybe even should be listed and they will once the regular season. Many wrestlers will be in different weight classes but that will be apparent once the ‘referee blows the whistle.’ We welcome input from coaches, fans and wrestlers.
We plan to recognize the top wrestlers with engraved wooden plaques the 21st year with our ‘duck under’ logo. We do have TDR T-Shirts yet we do have white print on black shirts TDR shirts for just $10!
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RnkWght.NameTeamGr.W.L.Pct.Dist.
1138Mann, RyanNorth East Carolina Prep255601.0001A-E
2138Shirley, DylanWest Carteret254880.8573A-E
3138B-Meza, DavidWashington2636150.7062A-E
4138Klemmer, TylerNew Bern2542160.7244A-E
5138Edwards, JadenSouthern Nash253690.8003A-E
6138Paul, RyanNorthside (Pinetown)2531120.7211A-E
7138Gunn, DonovanTopsail261450.7374A-E
8138Barcliff, JeremyNortheastern2632190.6272A-E
9138Herron, CamdenNorthside (Jacksonville)2732130.7113A-E
10138Catalan-Escamilla, EliuBunn252570.7812A-ME
11138McMullen, MasonJacksonville2531170.6463A-E
12138Cooper, MasonSwansboro2530120.7143A-E
13138Dougherty, RyanPasquotank Co.2630200.6002A-E
13138Avvisato, DominicDixon2621170.5533A-E
1144Rubistello, StephenTarboro264120.9531A-E
2144Foreman, GabeWashington2643150.7412A-E
3144Cohen, GavinCroatan254260.8753A-E
4144Alston, JaydenBunn252950.8532A-ME
5144Shields-Adams, AshtonSouthwest Onslow2540130.7552A-E
6144Root, JustinDixon254380.8433A-E
7144Anderson, ColeNorth East Carolina Prep264070.8511A-E
8144Callon, MichaelPasquotank Co.2540150.7272A-E
9144Loftin, ConnorAyden-Grifton2535130.7292A-E
10144Turner , JamesNorth Johnston2534120.7392A-E
11144Allen, ColtonTopsail2529120.7074A-E
12144Bock, KyleHoggard2529170.6304A-E
13144Heppner, ChristopherAshley252370.7674A-E
13144Prapuolenis, KazWest Carteret261780.6803A-E
13144Waterfield, WaylonCurrituck County2629140.6743A-E
13144Meadows, MicaidenWhite Oak2519130.5943A-E
1150Fritz, IanTopsail254730.9404A-E
2150Johnson, Gerald “JJ”West Craven254580.8492A-E
3150Sabillion, FabianRosewood254790.8391A-E
4150Toliver, JordynCurrituck County252950.8533A-E
5150Powell, EthanSouth Granville253170.8162A-ME
6150Hill, JamariFike2538130.7453A-E
7150Schulz, JohnWest Carteret2543120.7823A-E
8150Nguyen, JonathanNortheastern2624140.6322A-E
9150Gurkin, KrickNorth Brunswick2630140.6823A-E
10150Mewborn, IsiahPamlico County2627120.6921A-E
11150Benitez, AlexiSouthern Nash254170.8543A-E
12150Browning, LandonTarboro263680.8181A-E
13150Tucker, TateWashington2633110.7502A-E
13150Smith, BrockJacksonville2635130.7293A-E
13150Vanacore, DominicFirst Flight2534140.7083A-E
13150Norville, SawyerAyden-Grifton2530130.6982A-E
13150Guenduer, NicholasHoggard2532170.6534A-E
13150Bolden, TrenstinSouthwest Onslow2720120.6252A-E

November 17, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

TDR Top 12 Preseason Rankings 157-175 lbs.

Editor’s Notes; The following are potential returning wrestlers from last year’s The TakeDown Report’s Top 12 Team as best wrestlers in eastern North Carolina. We expect many changes in weight classes
This will be the 28th consecutive season of publicizing the TDR Top 12 rankings and awards. The win-loss record is from the end of last year. There will be freshmen who could and maybe even should be listed and they will once the regular season. Many wrestlers will be in different weight classes but that will be apparent once the ‘referee blows the whistle.’ We welcome input from coaches, fans and wrestlers.
We plan to recognize the top wrestlers with engraved wooden plaques the 21st year with our ‘duck under’ logo. We do have TDR T-Shirts yet we do have white print on black shirts TDR shirts for just $10!
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RnkWght.NameTeamGr.W.L.Pct.Dist.
1157Niedzielski, IzaakWest Craven2540180.6902A-E
2157Reynolds, BraedenWest Carteret2548110.8143A-E
3157Daniel, JosiahJ.F. Webb2623100.6972A-ME
4157McMorris, ZacharyRolesville2544190.6984A-E
5157Cardenas, MarioPasquotank Co.2540140.7412A-E
6157Higgins, MarquezeNew Hanover2540160.7144A-E
7157Lamm, StephenLouisburg253260.8422A-ME
8157Francis, DillonFirst Flight2630140.6823A-E
9157Davidson, JessiNorth Pitt2626110.7032A-E
10157Thibodeau, JosephCurrituck County2525160.6103A-E
11157Wintersein, PeteClayton254150.8912A-E
12157Horrell, LuckyHoggard2536150.7064A-E
13157Wardrick, JahronNorthern Nash2625120.6763A-E
13157Jenkins, ColeWake Forest2631150.6744A-E
13157Smith, JamesSwansboro2627150.6433A-E
1165Moses, JonathanJacksonville2635180.6603A-E
2165Michael, NoahFranklinton254560.8823A-E
3165Campos, JacobLejeune2733100.7671A-E
4165Kopelman, MacLaney2638140.7314A-E
5165Farmer, JacobFike253190.7753A-E
6165Lambert, JeremiahNew Bern2547120.7974A-E
7165Scott, JadenNew Hanover2543120.7824A-E
8165Bennion, JudeEast Wake2534160.6803A-E
9165Mitcham, JacksonDixon253170.8163A-E
10165Crump, AzuriahNorth Pitt2719160.5432A-E
11165Black, EthanFirst Flight2532130.7113A-E
12165Moore, WilliamSouthWest Edgecombe2523110.6762A-E
13165Freed, BrysonLouisburg2521130.6182A-ME
13165Carpenter, JusticeNorth East Carolina Prep2517110.6071A-E
13165Arce, GabrielSouth Brunswick2622200.5243A-E
1175Kallar, ClarkPasquotank Co.2749100.8312A-E
2175Perry, TylerBunn2636160.6922A-ME
3175Folks, DashawnAyden-Grifton2646100.8212A-E
4175Ellison, ElijahFranklinton2538120.7603A-E
5175Stevens, BrendanCorinth-Holders2531120.7214A-E
6175Baldree, TrentonWashington2639180.6842A-E
7175Moulton, JudeHoggard2621100.6774A-E
8175Brown, LazartePender County253580.8141A-E
9175Linton, MehkiSouth Granville2534200.6302A-ME
10175Yarger, DominicCurrituck County2634140.7083A-E
11175Miller, JosephLejeune2530110.7321A-E
12175Botti, DiegoWake Forest252990.7634A-E
13175Fitzsimmons, OwenClayton252130.8754A-E
13175Perry, AxlAycock, C.B.252360.7933A-E
13175Walker, HoldenLaney2525110.6944A-E
13175Staton, DontaeD.H. Conley2528140.6674A-E
13175Gonzalez, AaronEast Carteret2519100.6552A-E
13175Spencer, CarelNew Bern2726150.6344A-E

November 17, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , | Leave a comment

TDR Top 12 Preseason Rankings 190-285 lbs. – 2025

Editor’s Notes; The following are potential returning wrestlers from last year’s The TakeDown Report’s Top 12 Team as best wrestlers in eastern North Carolina. We expect many changes in weight classes
This will be the 28th consecutive season of publicizing the TDR Top 12 rankings and awards. The win-loss record is from the end of last year. There will be freshmen who could and maybe even should be listed and they will once the regular season. Many wrestlers will be in different weight classes but that will be apparent once the ‘referee blows the whistle.’ We welcome input from coaches, fans and wrestlers.
We plan to recognize the top wrestlers with engraved wooden plaques the 21st year with our ‘duck under’ logo. We do have TDR T-Shirts yet we do have white print on black shirts TDR shirts for just $10!
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RkWght.NameTeamGr.W.L.Pct.Dist.
1190Brantley, EricPamlico County253490.7911A-E
2190Mason, WisdomNorth Pitt2726140.6502A-E
3190Darden, JaylinRosewood262440.8571A-E
4190Longo, DinoBunn253690.8002A-ME
5190Summers, LucasFirst Flight253390.7863A-E
6190Smith, KaedenLaney2535170.6734A-E
7190Doyle, AntoineVance County251830.8573A-E
8190Bates, MarekWashington251770.7082A-E
9190White, PierceHoggard254680.8524A-E
10190Harris, BaylorPender County2636150.7061A-E
11190Titus, CameronHavelock2530270.5263A-E
12190Cherry, MarcusNorthside (Jacksonville)2527150.6433A-E
13190Salas-Aguilera, JonathanSouthside261560.7141A-E
13190Higginbotham, XavierLejeune2524100.7062A-ME
13190Stevens, RhettCorinth-Holders2623120.6574A-E
13190Saldana-Morales, AlonzoGreene Central2526140.6502A-E
13190Royster, WalterFranklinton2627160.6283A-E
13190Matea, SamJacksonville2527170.6143A-E
1215Eason, AsherHeidi Trask254150.8912A-E
2215Ward, JamarionSouth Johnston2534160.6803A-E
3215Ewell, JackAyden-Grifton255080.8622A-E
4215Witmer, CodieClayton252160.7784A-E
5215Spencer, LandonManteo2541160.7192A-E
6215Harris, JudahHunt272080.7143A-E
7215Garay-Martinez, JohnFirst Flight2625140.6413A-E
8215Bowling, ZanderJ.F. Webb2619130.5942A-ME
9215Roberio, LeoSouthern Nash252990.7633A-E
10215Previl, AldinioRosewood2729100.7441A-E
11215Pierce, GavinHolmes, Edenton252690.7432A-E
12215Morris, LathonWest Craven2531210.5962A-E
13215Tart, DavidLouisburg261450.7372A-ME
13215Carabali Salina, BrianSouthside261460.7001A-E
13215Sanchez, KevinHeritage2518110.6214A-E
13215Pegues, JamariousCleveland2516170.4854A-E
1285Rodgers, NicholasFike255040.9263A-E
2285McClary, JadenGoldsboro263260.8422A-E
3285Ouellette, EverestFirst Flight253930.9293A-E
4285Modina, JorgeAyden-Grifton2634110.7562A-E
5285Silver, DanielNorth East Carolina Prep252690.7431A-E
6285Barrington, DavanteNortheastern2532140.6962A-E
7285Taula, EteuantiJacksonville253580.8143A-E
8285Nixon, AntonioHeidi Trask2531100.7562A-E
9285Michael, LandonFranklinton263570.8331A-E
10285Bispham, ChristopherHavelock262060.7693A-E
11285Herring, NicholasGreene Central251660.7272A-E
12285Wade, NickRosewood2635160.6861A-E
13285Ferebee, StevenHolmes, Edenton2623120.6572A-E
13285Best, JadonAycock, C.B.251690.6403A-E


November 17, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , | Leave a comment

Mount Olive Women’s Wrestling Defeats Emory & Henry, 39-10, In Conference Dual Wednesday

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The University of Mount Olive Women’s Wrestling Team (2-0, 2-0 SACC) picked up a 39-10 dual match victory over visiting Emory & Henry University (0-1, 0-1 SACC) Wednesday evening. It was the inaugural conference dual for the Wasps.

The Basics
FINAL SCORE – Mount Olive 39, Emory & Henry 10
LOCATION – Mount Olive, North Carolina
VENUE – Kornegay Arena
RECORDS – Emory & Henry (0-1, 0-1 SACC); Mount Olive (2-0, 2-0 SACC)

The Match
– The Trojans started the match with a 25-0 lead due to five unfilled weight classes by the Wasps.
– E&H sophomore Natalia Sanchez (Powhatan, Va.) won by fall in 2:19 at 117 pounds while sophomore Molly Keller (Fairlawn, Va.) grabbed another victory, pinning her opponent in 2:22.
– At 138 pounds, freshman Alex Costello  … more at … https://www.gowasps.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241113uei4ef

November 17, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

College wrestling notebook: Iowa women get statement win, Stanford upsets in Ames, and eight teams dual on USS Yorktown

The college wrestling season is in full swing following an exciting week two of competition. Fans were treated to several premier events, including a series of dual meets on the USS Yorktown, the Journeymen Wranglemania and Collegiate Classic, and a matchup of two premier women’s teams expected to compete for national titles.

Here are five things to note week two of the college wrestling season.
Dual of the week
It was a battle of the second-ranked NCAA team versus the second ranked NAIA team on the women’s wrestling front as Iowa defeated Life 30-14 in Marietta, Georgia, on Friday.
Iowa 30, Life 14
103 lbs. – Rianne Murphy (Iowa) fall Brianna Funakoshi (Life), 1:33
110 lbs. – Anaya Falcon (Life) tech. fall Valarie Solorio (Iowa), 12-2 …
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Upset of the week

The No. 20 Stanford Cardinal went into Ames and took down No. 6 Iowa State, 23-21, to pick up the first major dual meet upset of the season. True freshmen Aden Valencia and Grigor Cholakyan secured falls to spearhead the Stanford effort.
Stanford 23, Iowa State 21
125 lbs. – Adrian Meza (Iowa State) won by forfeit
133 lbs. – Tyler Knox (Stanford) maj. dec. Garrett Grice (Iowa State), 10-0
141 lbs. – Aden Valencia (Stanford) fall Zach Redding (Iowa State), F5:50
149 lbs. – Anthony Echemendia (Iowa State) dec. Jaden Abas (Stanford), 11-5
157 lbs. – Grigor Cholakyan (Stanford) fall Kane Naaktgeboren (Iowa State), F5:32 … more at … https://www.themat.com/news/2024/november/11/college-wrestling-notebook-iowa-women-get-statement-win-stanford-upsets-in-ames-and-eight-teams-dual-on-uss-yorktown
And …

No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling dominates all weekend at top-ranked Life University
Rianne Murphy shined for the Hawkeyes throughout the weekend, picking up two dual victories along with a first-place finish.
The No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling team had an outstanding weekend against a big opponent this weekend, picking up wins in both of its duals meets and crowning six champions at the Eagle Madness Open in Marietta, Georgia.
On Friday, Iowa dominated No. 11 Hastings with a 46-1 win. And the Hawkeyes took down top-ranked No. 1 Life in a much tighter dual meet, 30-14, the next day. 
First-year Rianne Murphy opened the weekend with a win via forfeit at 103 pounds. Iowa quickly gained a 19-0 lead following two consecutive technical-fall victories from second-years Ava Bayless and Brianna Gonzalez at 110 and 117 pounds, respectively. 
Iowa increased its lead to 19-0 after first-year Valarie Solorio picked up a win via forfeit at 124. 
Iowa third-year Skye Realin defeated Larissa Katz by a 15-2 tech fall at 131 pounds. And second-year Nanea Estrella made her first appearance since 2023, when she suffered a season-ending injury, to pin Reagen Gallaway in just 1:57. 
After falls for Ella Schmit, Rose Cassioppi, and Naomi Simon, third-year Katja Osteen wrapped up the dual for the Hawkeyes, pinning Taylor Rickley in just 21 seconds at 207 pounds to secure the 46-1 victory.  Back-to-back
About five hours later, Iowa returned to action, taking on No. 1 Life. The Hawkeyes were in no way at full strength, missing three Senior World medalists in Macey Kilty, Kennedy Blades, and Kylie Welker. 
Murphy again opened the dual with another win at 103 pounds, securing a fall. 
Life immediately responded by winning back-to-back matches at 110 and 117, where Bayless and first-year Valarie Solorio and Bayless lost.
The Hawkeyes got back on the board with a 12-3 Gonzalez victory over All-American Anna Krejsa at 124 pounds. Realin followed up with an impressive 45-second fall over Life’s two-time NAIA national finalist Sarah Savidge. 
Iowa’s Estrella continued her impressive day with a 12-2 tech victory, followed by a 10-0 tech win from reigning national champion Reese Larramendy. … more at … https://dailyiowan.com/2024/11/10/no-2-iowa-womens-wrestling-dominates-all-weekend-at-top-ranked-life-university/

November 16, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , | Leave a comment

NCAA D1 Wrestling Week 2 Roundup: Journeymenmania

The world’s finest collection of noteworthy happenings from the 1st week of the 2023-24 NCAA D1 wrestling season.
This week’s D1 schedule featured a mix of tournaments, both of the bracketed and round robin variety, and out-of-conference dual meets, as is common this early in the season as teams get their match counts up and continue to figure out their lineup questions and roster battles. 
We’ll start the week as we did last week, with the Dual of the Century of the Week, because this is a pro-dual space. Duals are the lifeblood of the college season. No duals, no season. No season, no fans. No fans, fewer new wrestlers, and then the sport is forever diminished. 
The Dual of the Week, of the Century
Last week we celebrated Wyoming starting the season on Halloween with the Dual at the Daddy. This week we celebrate the Citadel for locking down a dang aircraft carrier as setting for their double dual meet. UVA won seven matches to spoil the party for the hometown Bulldogs, winning 24-11, while the Runnin Dawgs of Gardner-Webb were stopped in their tracks by a stout Army squad that put a 35-6 thumping G-WU.
Thing is though, an outdoor match next to the South Carolina shore in early November sometimes has a humidity problem. And so the two duals that were scheduled to take place later in the evening (Army vs the Citadel and UVA vs GWU) did not happen.  But ya know, that’s life and that won’t stop me from celebrating that we still got do dual meets on the deck of an aircraft carrier. 
There was also a collegiate women’s dual between Presbyterian and Campbellsville, and it was a thriller. Campbellsville led by two points heading into the final match, but Ella Beam secured the 10-0 tech to score 4 team points for the Blue Hose (and no points for the Tigers) which put Presbyterian on top 23-21 (freestyle dual meet scoring is a little different but we don’t have time for that now). Additionally, Division II power Lander triumphed over Newberry, 31-6. … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/12985683-ncaa-d1-wrestling-week-2-roundup-journeymenmania

November 16, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

Gable Steveson Returning to Gopher Wrestling Team

MINNEAPOLIS – He’s back.
Olympic gold medalist, two-time NCAA champion and two-time Hodge Trophy winner Gable Steveson is returning to the University of Minnesota wrestling team for a fifth season of competition in the 2024-25 campaign, head coach Brandon Eggum announced Tuesday. “First I would like to thank the University of Minnesota for their time, their effort and their persistence with me to push me to the man I am today,” Steveson said in his comeback video. “Minnesota has given me everything, and now it’s my turn to give it right back to them: to put my feet back on the wrestling mat, to be the champ, one more time.”
Steveson has the opportunity to return by utilizing NCAA waivers due to an Olympic redshirt and the extra year of eligibility that was granted in 2020 due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19. He is expected to make his season debut on Nov. 24 against Campbell. “Gable has the burning desire to compete for the Maroon and Gold one last time,” Eggum said. “We are thankful he has chosen the opportunity to add to his historic legacy with our program. He is one of the best to ever compete in the sport of wrestling, and we are grateful for the impact has had at our program.”
Steveson, who last competed during the 2021-22 campaign, is one of the most decorated wrestlers in Minnesota wrestling history.  The heavyweight is one of six in program history to win multiple NCAA championships (2021-22), one of eight to win three Big Ten titles (2020-22) and one of 11 to be a four-time All-American (2019-22). He boasts the best winning percentage in Gophers history with an 85-2 career record (.977), including a perfect 48-0 mark in dual competition and a 36-0 tally against Big Ten opponents. … more at … https://gophersports.com/news/2024/11/12/gable-steveson-returning-to-gopher-wrestling-team

November 16, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

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