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TDR Top 12 Rankings – Mid-Season 120 -132 – TDR # 31-10

Editor’s Notes; The preliminary mid-season rankings for male scholastic wrestlers in eastern North Carolina with the next three weight classes. The rankings are imperfect and are intended to generate discussion and interest. The top 12 wrestlers in each weight class are listed in order. Wrestlers listed as #13 are to be considered as honorable mention for the weight class. We welcome reader’s input and information. Email us at martinkfleming@takedownreport +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Rank  Wght.  Wrestler         Team          Gr. Yr. Wins Ls  Pct  Region

December 29, 2023 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Carolina Colleges’ Results and News

Blue Devils Split Tri-Meet with Queens and The Citadel
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke wrestling split a pair of road duals on Tuesday, falling to The Citadel, 23-9, before rebounding with a 47-0 decision over host Queens inside Curry Arena in Charlotte, N.C. Senior Logan Agin and sophomores Gaetano Console and Connor Barket led the way with 2-0 performances on the day.
HOW IT HAPPENED
•    Agin opened the tri-meet for the Blue Devils with a 5-3 victory over The Citadel’s Malik Hardy.
•    The Bulldogs responded in the following matches, securing four straight victories to pull away with the lead.
•    Console and Barket added in six additional points for Duke, but ultimately it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
•    Senior Conor Becker and freshman Kwasi Bonsu each battled their Citadel opponents, but dropped in tight decisions, 2-0 and 9-6, respectively.
•    The Blue Devils bounced back in the afternoon against Queens, shutting out the Royals, 47-0, to close out the day.
•    Opening at 125, Agin put the team ahead quickly, … story at … GOduke.com/Blue-devils-split-tri-meet-with-queens-and-the-citadel

The Citadel Wrestling Takes Down Duke, Queens to Clinch Tri-Meet Victory in 2023 Finale
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bolstered by a slew of 2-0 performances from Jacob Silka, Jeff Boyd, Thomas Snipes, Brodie Porter and Adam Ortega, The Citadel (7-1, 0-0 SoCon) dominated in back-to-back duals at the Duke / Queens Tri-Meet in the program’s final competitive offering of 2023, initially downing the Blue Devils by a 26-9 margin before powering past the host Royals via a decisive 43-3 mark Tuesday afternoon at Curry Arena.
Notably, the win over Duke serves as the Bulldogs’ first victory over a Power Five program since Jan. 14, 2012, when The Citadel downed North Carolina by a 22-15 mark. Earlier that same season, The Citadel topped both North Carolina State (19-18, Dec. 17, 2011) and Duke (28-14, Jan. 6, 2012) for a grant total three wins over Power Five opponents.
Additionally, with the pair of victories over Duke and Queens officially logged, the Bulldogs move to 7-1 for the first time since the 2002-03 campaign; … story at … Citadelsports.com/Wrestling-takes-down-duke-queens-to-clinch-tri-meet-victory

Campbell Camels win 17 individual matches at Fighting Camel Duals
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – The Camels racked up 17 individual victories and a win over North Dakota State in the Fighting Camel Duals, held Tuesday at the Pope Convocation Center.
Campbell defeated NDSU by a score of 30-13 to start the event. They followed that with an extremely close match against No. 19 ranked Stanford. The score was tied at 11 after six matches, then tied at 14 after eight. The Cardinal earned a tech fall at 197, while the Camels were held to a decision in the heavyweight bout. Stanford came away with the 19-17 win.
The Camels’ night ended with a 21-17 defeat to Purdue, with each team winning five individual matches. Campbell now sits at 3-3 in dual matches this season as they move into the holiday break.
Dom Baker was a highlight for the Camels, going 3-0 on the day with wins over two nationally ranked opponents. He defeated #16 Hunter Garvin of Stanford with a 13-7 decision. He then held on to a 8-7 victory over #22 Stoney Buell of Purdue to end his night.
Heavyweight Taye Ghadiali also came away with three victories, … story at … GOcamels.com/Camels-win-17-individual-matches-at-fighting-camel-duals

Stanford Undefeated in Buies Creek
Cardinal goes 3-0 at the Fighting Camel Duals
By: Stanford Athletics
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Led by senior Nick Stemmet and sophomore Daniel Cardenas, No. 16 Stanford went 3-0 at the Fighting Camel Duals, defeating Purdue (24-13), No. 28 Campbell (19-17) and North Dakota State (26-17), Tuesday, at Gore Arena.
Stanford, which had some new faces in the lineup, improves to 5-1 on the season under The Matt Gentry Head Wrestling Coach Chris Ayres, who is in his first season with the Cardinal.
Stemmet and Cardenas each went 3-0 on the day to move to 15-3 and 13-2 on the season, respectively. All three of Stemmet’s wins came by bonus points. … story at … GOstanford.com/Wrestling-undefeated-in-buies-creek

December 29, 2023 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

TDR Top 12 Rankings – Mid-Season 138 -150 – TDR # 31-9

Editor’s Notes; The following are preliminary mid-season rankings for male scholastic wrestlers in eastern North Carolina, The following are three middle-weight classes. The rankings are imperfect and are intended to generate discussion and interest. The top 12 wrestlers in each weight class are listed in order. Wrestlers listed as #13 are to be considered as honorable mention for the weight class. We welcome reader’s input and information. Email us at martinkfleming@takedownreport +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Rank  Wght.  Wrestler         Team          Gr. Yr. Wins Ls  Pct  Region

December 28, 2023 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Senior Nationals competing for Olmpic Trials spots

Everything you need to know about the college wrestlers competing for an Olympic Trials spot at Senior Nationals
Olympic (Trials) dreams may begin and end in Fort Worth, Texas, this weekend at senior nationals, as hundreds of elite wrestlers take the mat looking for their opportunity to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Trials in State College, Pennsylvania, in April.
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Any athlete who finishes in the top five of their respective weight class this weekend during the Dec. 15-17 tournament secures their spot. Locking up a spot in December means potentially not having to make weight again until April, which could be especially important for athletes in between weights who are cutting or bulking after wrestling a non-Olympic weight for the last several years or throughout the college season.
This year’s senior nationals event, though, isn’t the only qualifying tournament for the Olympic Trials, as some athletes have already qualified through previous world team participation, age group medal performance or a Bill Ferrell Invitational championship. Athletes can also secure a ticket to Olympic Trials in the coming months by qualifying the weight at the Pan American Olympic Qualifier or winning the Pan American championships. … story at … NCAA.com/Everything-you-need-know-about-college-wrestlers-competing-olympic-trials-spot

2023 Senior Nationals Preview & Predictions – Men’s Freestyle
A full preview with predictions for the 2023 Senior National wrestling tournament in men’s freestyle
The 2023 Senior Nationals is set to take place December 15-17 in Fort Worth, Texas. This event will feature some of the best wrestlers in the United States with the top 5 finishers at every weight qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Team Trials. Take a look at the article below for a full preview with predictions for the men’s freestyle division at Senior Nationals. … story at … Flowrestling.org/Senior-nationals-preview-predictions-mens-freestyle

2023 Women’s Freestyle US Nationals Preview
A crowded and competitive field means a few women’s freestyle stars will realize their dreams of reaching the 2024 Olympic Trials.
This year’s US Nationals means almost everything to the pursuit of an Olympic team. The top five finishers in six Olympic weights qualify for the 2024 Olympic Trials. A wrestler who has already qualified for the Olympic Trials could knock another wrestler out of a spot if she places in the top five. 
The United States has qualified three of six weights for the 2024 Olympic Games with two remaining opportunities to qualify the remaining three. Below is a breakdown of each weight and who is sitting in the best-of-three finals at the Olympic Trials. 
Click here for a full list of entrants … story at … Flowrestling.org/Womens-freestyle-us-nationals-preview

Ten Things to Watch at 2023 Senior Nationals
Tomorrow, USA Wrestling’s Senior Nationals will get underway from the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The event is a qualifier for the 2024 Olympic Trials in State College, Pennsylvania. The top-five placewinners at each weight, in each discipline, will earn a spot at the Trials. In some cases, there are wrestlers who have already qualified for the Trials but have decided to compete anyway. Here are ten interesting items to keep in mind as you follow the tournament over the next three days:
Spencer Lee/Nick Suriano
It’s simply the most anticipated potential match of the tournament, regardless of style or weight class. Spencer Lee and Nick Suriano have crossed paths many times during their wrestling careers; however, they’ve only met three times in competition. … story at … Intermatwrestle.com/Ten-things-to-watch-at-2023-senior-nationals

December 27, 2023 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

TDR Top 12 Rankings – Mid-Season 157 -175 – TDR #31-8

Editor’s Notes; The following are preliminary mid-season rankings for male scholastic wrestlers in eastern North Carolina, The following are the next three weight classes. The rankings are imperfect and are intended to generate discussion and interest. The top 12 wrestlers in each weight class are listed in order. Wrestlers listed as #13 are to be considered as honorable mention for the weight class. We welcome reader’s input and information. Email us at martinkfleming@takedownreport +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Rank  Wght.  Wrestler         Team          Gr. Yr. Wins Ls  Pct  Region

December 27, 2023 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Women’s Collegiate Season – Mid-December

Three Takeaways from Week Six of the Women’s Collegiate Season
by Morgan Kopitsky; Erin Hikiji photo courtesy of University of Providence athletics

1. Ranked Missouri Matchup
#18 Central Methodist University made the quick trip across the state to compete in the #17 Missouri Baptist Duals featuring the two aforementioned teams along with Trinidad State and Westminster. While the two Missouri teams fared well against their other opponents, fans were eager to see the two closely ranked teams face off.
After a forfeit at 101 lbs, the two teams exchanged pins with #17 Alyssa King for Missouri Baptist getting one at 109 lbs and Karlee Lachance returning the favor for CMU at 116 lbs. At 123 lbs, #7 Juliana Diaz got a ranked tech fall over #14 Allison Hynes to extend Missouri Baptist’s lead. #16 Nonnie Justice bounced back for CMU getting a third-period pin at 130 lbs. #15 Lilly Gough kept things rolling for the Eagles with a tech fall at 136 lbs. However, after a pin at 143 lbs from Tiyahna Askew, the dual was all Missouri Baptist. They followed Askew’s lead earning two more pins at 155 lbs with #14 Josette Partney over Annsleigh Alexander and at 170 lbs with Anastasia Hardin over Tambria Wilson. MoBap earned 5 more team points from a forfeit at 191 lbs to close out the night making the final team score 34-14. 
While the final score was a bit lopsided, each team showed dominance at particular weights even against some ranked opponents. While I do not know how much this could affect team rankings given how close these two teams are, I think either has the potential to show out against an even higher-ranked team to really shake things up.

2. Cardinals and Tigers and Argos, Oh my!

The North Central Invite featured wrestlers from 25 different NAIA and NCAA-sanctioned programs as well as several talented unattached competitors as well. The North Central Cardinals took home first place with 177 team points and three champs. #1 Amani Jones defended her top seed with three pins and two techs to claim the title. Among her wins, … story at … Intermatwrestle.com/Three-takeaways-from-week-six-of-the-womens-collegiate-season

Women’s Wrestling Battles Tough Competition at Kalahari Duals
Sandusky, OH – Alma College Women’s Wrestling was in action on Saturday at the Kalahari Duals. The Scots went 1-5 on the day, taking on some stiff competition, including multiple ranked opponents, one of which stands ranked in the top 10.
 
Alma 29, #23 Simpson B 9
Simpson B jumped out to a 4-0 advantage on a tech fall at 101 pounds. Alma’s MacKenzie Burger won at 109 via a 12-0 teach fall to tie the team score at 4-4. Alma then took a 9-4 lead via forfeit at 116 pounds. The scoring resumed at 130 pounds with a fall for Simpson B to tie the match at 9-9. The Scots answered in the form of Jaclyn Dietz winning via fall to snag 5 back for the Scots at 14-9. The Scots picked up 15 more points on forfeits, pulling away to win 29-9.
 
#13 Tiffin 29, Alma 15
Tiffin got to the board in the opening matches, winning at 101 (tech fall) and 109 (fall). The Scots won via forfeit at 116, before Tiffin piled on another 10 points at 123 (forfeit) and 130 (fall). Dietz won her second match of the day via fall at 136, and Clara Holtry also won via fall at 155. The opposition won the final two bouts at 170 (fall) and 191 (forfeit) to pull away.
 
#23 Simpson 40, Alma 8
After taking on Simpson’s B team earlier, Alma faced off with a tough Simpson squad. The Scots won the opening bout thanks to Burger at 101 pounds. The freshman won 8-3 to get the Scots on the board at 3-1. Simpson showed why they find themselves ranked in the NWCA Top 25, winning at every weight class with the exception of 191, where Alma picked up 5 more points via forfeit. … story at … Almascots.com/Womens-wrestling-battles-tough-competition-at-kalahari-duals

University of Sioux Falls breaking ground with women’s wrestling program
The Cougars have restarted their men’s program and launched a women’s team they hope can inspire growth in female wrestling
SIOUX FALLS — The University of Sioux Falls is going where only one other college in South Dakota has gone before. They’ve started a women’s wrestling team. Dakota Wesleyan was the first, launching their program in 2022.
The Cougars officially took the mat in November, and they’re off to a tremendous start — 4-0 in duals, and none of the four have even been close. That’s great — USF didn’t get into this sport not to win on the mat, after all. But this year at least, the Cougar women’s team is about more than takedowns and reversals. It’s about creating new opportunities for more women’s athletes, growing the sport of wrestling, establishing the legitimacy of women’s wrestling, and driving enrollment at the small, private school.
The Cougars’ inaugural roster is 12 women deep, made up of mostly freshmen, who have varying degrees of experience competing on the mat and come from nine different states. They claim six high school state champions. “It’s going great,” said coach Toby Bryant, who wrestled at South Dakota State and later coached at Aberdeen Central, Northern State and at the Metro Wrestling Academy he’s operated since 2015. “We’re just part of the overall gameplan of creating more NCAA opportunities (for women). This is a real thing. Most of our women were multi-sport athletes, and a lot of them have found they enjoy the martial art that wrestling provides more than the ball sports. They’re realizing they have a thirst for that. There’s definitely a chance to take advantage of the wrestling culture in the region and grow the sport for women.” … story at … Siouxfallslive.com/University-of-sioux-falls-breaking-ground-with-womens-wrestling-program

Four Gold Medals, Two Silver’s Charge PC to Another Dominant Showing at Wasp Open
EMORY, Va. – Corralling 16 pins, 11 technical falls, and 27 victories spread out between nine entrees, the 13^th-ranked Presbyterian College women’s wrestling program snatched the spotlight at the Wasp Open for the second straight season en route to an as-expected scorcher in the Commonwealth State on Friday afternoon. 
Held at Emory & Henry, the Blue Hose cast more than one eye-opener as a signifier to the talent level of their young core. Charlee Shuler (116), Madeline Kubicki (143), Henlee Haynes (170), and Ella Beam (191) never lost a single bout amongst them as they all climbed to a 1^st-place crown in their respective divisions. Not to be outdone, head coach Brian Vutianitis‘ squad continued to spread around the wealth by posting a 2^nd-place mark courtesy of Reagan Riddick and reigning Adidas / Game One Student-Athlete of the Week Cassia Zammit.
109-pounder Grace York and Haynes’ 170 mate Ta’Niya Roberts published bronze finishes in their own right, enabling Presby to showcase a tournament performance with their fingerprints littered all over its final results. Serving as a perfect preamble to the Midlands Championships – a famed bracket in Chicago … story at … GObluehose.com/Womens-wrestling-four-gold-medals-two-silvers-charge-pc-to-another-dominant-showing-at-wasp-open

Three-Time State Champ Dearwester Commits to Presbyterian College
(Harrison, Oh.) – Any college program would be lucky to have Chloe Dearwester on their roster.  But there can only be one college who is so lucky. On Wednesday morning, Dearwester announced that she will be attending Presbyterian College to wrestle at the Division I level.  Dearwester has become one of the top wrestlers in the nation over the course of her high school career. 
She put herself on the map in December of 2020 when she became the first female in Harrison High School history to win a varsity wrestling match. Dearwester would go on to win the OHSWCA Girls State Championship as a freshman, finishing the 2020-2021 season with a 32-1 record. In 2022, she was named the OHSWCA Outstanding Wrestler of the Year after winning he second consecutive state title at 105 lbs.
Dearwester three-peated in 2023 at the inaugural OHSAA Girls Wrestling State Tournament, where Harrison won the team championship. Her run to a third-straight state title was impressive, going 38-0 and winning the championship match by fall in just 59 seconds.
This past summer, Dearwester earned All-American status when she finished third at the USA Wrestling National Championship in North Dakota. More recently, Dearwester helped Harrison capture the championship at the first ever Women of Ironman Tournament. She was named the tournament Most Valuable Wrestler after defeating the #2 ranked wrestler in the nation in the championship match. … story at … Eaglecountryonline.com/3-time-state-champ-dearwester-commits-to-presbyterian-college

December 27, 2023 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

TDR Top 12 Rankings – Mid-Season 190-285 – TDR #31-7

Editor’s Notes; The following are preliminary mid-season rankings for male scholastic wrestlers in eastern North Carolina, The following are just the first three weight classes. The rankings are imperfect and are intended to generate discussion and interest. The top 12 wrestlers in each weight class are listed in order. Wrestlers listed as #13 are to be considered as honorable mention for the weight class. We welcome reader’s input and information. Email us at martinkfleming@takedownreport +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Rank  Wght.  Wrestler         Team          Gr. Yr. Wins Ls  Pct  Region

December 27, 2023 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

UNC-Pembroke’s Joll Captures Title, Wrestling team 12th At Midwest Classic

By: Alex Pearce, Assistant Athletic Communications Director

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Graduate student and sixth-ranked 174 pounder Scott Joll took down second-ranked Max Bruss with a 9-1 major decision in the semifinals, and then made quick work of 10^th-ranked Josh Kenny with a first-period pin to take first place Sunday afternoon at the 44th Annual Midwest Classic. Sophomore Keegan Roberson brought home a fourth-place finish to help pace the Braves to a 12^th place team finish. 
Sunday’s wins finished off an unblemished 5-0 blitz through the tournament for the Pennsylvania native. Joll becomes just the seventh UNCP wrestler to capture an individual title at the prestigious tournament, while also marking the second-straight year a Brave has brought home a title following Logan Seliga’s championship run last season. The Braves have made 18 appearances in Indianapolis across the 44-year history of the event.
The Braves racked up 76.5 points across the two-day event before settling into the No. 12 position on the team leaderboard. Top-ranked Lander (1st) was the only region squad to finish ahead of the Black & Gold.
UNCP will be back in action again December 29-30, when it heads to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. to take part in the John Carroll University-hosted Citrus Invitational. The Black & Gold will compete at home again on January 13 … story at … UNCPbraves.com/Wrestling-joll-captures-title-midwest-classic

December 27, 2023 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Twenty five years later, Morgan State University’s wrestling team is back

By Ariyana Griffin 
Special to the AFRO
Morgan State University’s (MSU) wrestling team has made a comeback after a 25-year hiatus, making it the only historically Black college or university (HBCU)  to offer a Division 1 men’s wrestling program.  The sport was cut from MSU during the 1996-1997 season due to lack of funding. The organization, HBCU Wrestling, donated $2.7 million to the institution to restart the program, supporting its goal to diversify the sport and provide opportunities to HBCU students. 
HBCU Wrestling is “committed to restoring and establishing women’s and men’s wrestling programs at historically Black colleges and universities.” They execute this by pledging “to make up to a 10-year commitment to NCAA-sanctioned wrestling programs,” along with providing “scholarship opportunities, coaches with salaries comparable to top programs and competitive operating budgets,” according to information released by the organization. 
This opportunity opened the doors for the highly decorated wrestler, Kenny Monday, to become the head coach for the team. Monday is a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, and earned an Olympic Gold medal in 1988 and a silver medal in 1992. … story at … Afro.com/twenty-five-years-later-morgan-state-universitys-wrestling-team-is-back

December 26, 2023 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

D-I Teams’ December Results & News

Nebraska Cornhuskers TOP SDSU, 21-17
Lincoln – No. 8 Nebraska wrestling used a pin and five wins by decision to defeat No. 14 South Dakota State, 21-17, at the Devaney Center in front of 2,401 fans on Saturday night.
In the first bout of the night, No. 8 Caleb Smith used a pair of reversals and two backpoints to secure a win at 125 over No. 18 Tanner Jordan. South Dakota State’s Jordan struck first with a takedown in the first period, but Smith answered with six straight points en route to the 6-4 victory.
At 133, Kyle Burwick fell to No. 13 Derrick Cardinal in a 6-1 decision. Cardinal managed a takedown in the first period and a reversal in the second. In the third, Burwick scored a point off an escape, but Cardinal took the riding time point to put the Jackrabbits on the board.
No. 6 Brock Hardy (141) sparked the Huskers, defeating Caleb Gross with a dominant first-period pin in 2:06, and NU took the 9-3 overall lead with seven matches to go. 
Top-ranked Ridge Lovett continued the momentum at 149 with a 5-1 decision over Alek Martin.  … story at … Huskers.com/Huskers-top-sdsu-21-17Wrestling+News

No. 3 Missouri Wrestling Grounds Air Force, 38-3
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The No. 3-ranked University of Missouri wrestling team overwhelmed Air Force, 38-3, on Sunday, Dec. 17, in front of 2,439 fans at Hearnes Center. The Tigers improved to 4-0 (3-0, Big 12), while the Falcons fell to 2-2 (0-2, Big 12).
Mizzou used eight bonus-point victories to outlast Air Force, starting off with a (10) Noah Surtin technical fall at 125, his sixth bonus-point win of the year. At 133, Kade Moore stepped in to claim his first bonus-point victory in a dual this season, taking down Gavin Caprella, 12-3. After (20) Josh Edmond‘s decision at 141 and (22) Logon Gioffre‘s major at 149, the Tigers had a commanding 16-0 lead. Then, (9) Brock Mauller gave the Tigers their second tech fall of the afternoon at 157, pushing MU’s lead to 21-0 heading to the break.
A high-scoring affair ensued at 165, as (1) Keegan O’Toole earned a major decision, 24-12. The bonus-point victory was his eighth of the year in eight matches. At 174, (9) Peyton Mocco gave Missouri its third tech fall of the afternoon, stretching the Tiger lead to 30-0. After a tough-fought sudden victory loss at 184, Mizzou claimed the last two matches of the dual, capped off by Zach Elam‘s 10th bonus-point victory of the season. … story at … MUtigers.com/No-3-wrestling-grounds-air-force-38-3

Gomez Joins Wolverine Program as Grad Transfer for 2023-24
By: Leah Howard
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan wrestling head coach Sean Bormet announced Thursday (Dec. 14) the addition of graduate transfer Austin Gomez to the Wolverine program. Gomez, an NCAA All-American at Wisconsin, is immediately eligible and has one year remaining.
“Austin is one of the most electrifying wrestlers in the country,” said Bormet. “He is a special talent, has an exceptional work ethic and a competitive fire, and he brings a lot of excitement to the mat. I’ve known Austin since he was a young kid in my Overtime programs, and obviously Kevin [Jackson] has a great relationship with him as well, so we really know we’re getting a high-character individual and a great competitor. We are thrilled to welcome him to our team and fired up to coach him.”
Gomez wrestled collegiately at Wisconsin (2022-23) and Iowa State (2018-21), … story at … Mgoblue.com/Gomez-joins-wolverine-program-as-grad-transfer-for-2023-24

Bastida Racking Up Takedowns, Surging In Rankings For Iowa State Wrestling
Iowa State’s Yonger Bastida is settling in at heavyweight, where he’s ranked third nationally and has scored 44 takedowns and allowed just one this season.
Yonger Bastida saw an opening and sprang for a shot. It didn’t land in his first bout of the season a month and a half ago against Daniel Bucknavich of Cleveland State a month and a half ago. Instead, Bastida — a two-time NCAA qualifier and 2022 all-American for Iowa State — got taken down himself.
It’s an error in judgment and execution that sticks with the third-ranked heavyweight Cyclone wrestler, but he’s been stellar on the mat ever since. Bastida rolled past three straight ranked opponents earlier this month at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational … story at … Flowrestling.org/Bastida-racking-up-takedowns-surging-in-rankings-for-iowa-state

Ohio State Wrestling Seeking Wisdom From Loss To Pitt
After an upset loss at home against Pittsburgh, Ohio State wrestling is analyzing what went wrong and trying to learn from it
The sting of Ohio State’s upset home loss to Pittsburgh didn’t sour Tom Ryan’s perspective.  Ryan spoke of the defeat while delineating the difference between knowledge and wisdom. “The biggest takeaway from the loss is the difference between those two,” he said. “We gain knowledge as a result of anything we go through. Wisdom is the correct application of knowledge — applying what we learned in the future so we don’t do it again. 
“I thought we were flat. You can’t show up that way against a tough team. We got going slowly. We looked flat and tired. That’s not only on the student-athletes. Some of that is on us as coaches.  “You assess after every match; … story at … Flowrestling.org/Ohio-state-wrestling-seeking-wisdom-from-loss-to-pitt

Oklahoma State Wrestling’s Depth, Freshmen Tested This Season
Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith has been impressed with what he’s seen from his freshman class this season
In Stillwater, things are on the up and up. The #9 Oklahoma State Cowboys have earned their first Top 10 ranking of the season. 
Considering the adversity the team has faced this early in the year, it has been a solid job by coach John Smith and company to keep things rolling. Smith has enjoyed seeing the progression of his young wrestlers, and he gives a brief update on injuries.  
It is no secret Oklahoma State has already been riddled with injuries just two short months into this season. Most notably, #3 Daton Fix at 133 pounds, but also #13 197-pounder Luke Surber. Seventh-ranked Tagen Jamison, Oklahoma State’s breakout freshman at 141 pounds, suffered an apparent right arm injury Sunday against  Oklahoma. He continued the match and went on to post a 6-3 victory against Kaden Smith. … story at … Flowrestling.org/Oklahoma-state-wrestlings-depth-freshmen-tested-this-season

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