2023 U23 U.S. Men’s Freestyle World Team Biographies
57 kg – Cooper Flynn (Seymour, Tenn./Southeast RTC/Titan Mercury WC)
2023: Waclaw Ziolkowski Memorial champion…U23 Freestyle National champion…Fifth at 2023 US Open…
2022: U20 Freestyle World Team Trials runner-up…Fifth at USMC US Open
2021: Third at US Marine Corps 16U & Junior Nationals (Junior Freestyle)…Fourth at Junior Nationals…
2019: Third at Beast of the East…Walsh Ironman runner-up…Fourth at USMC Junior Greco-Roman Nationals…Seventh at USMC Junior Freestyle Nationals… Phil Portuese Northeast Regional champion in Junior Greco-Roman… Phil Portuese Northeast Regional champion in Junior men’s freestyle…
2018: Fifth at Beast of the East…Seventh at Walsh Ironman…Third at 16U USMC Freestyle Nationals…Fourth at Cadet Nationals…Third at Phil Portuese Northeast Regional in men’s freestyle… Phil Portuese Northeast Regional champion in Junior Greco-Roman…
College: Redshirt Freshman at Virginia Tech… rest of team bios and story at … Themat.com/news/2023/october/11/2023-u23-u-s-men-s-freestyle-world-team-biographies
157 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions
An in-depth preview with predictions for the 2023-24 season at 157-pound weight class in Division 1 college wrestling.
It’s October and that means the 2023-24 college wrestling season is right around the corner! In order to help you prepare for the upcoming season, we’ll be previewing all 10 Division 1 weight classes. Check out the article below for an in-depth look at 157 pounds.
Other weight class previews: 125, 133, 141, 174
Returning 2023 All-Americans
- Levi Haines – 2nd place
- Jared Franek – 4th place
- Ed Scott – 5th place
- Peyton Robb – 6th place
- Bryce Andonian – 7th place
- Will Lewan – 8th place … rest of story at … Flowrestling.org/articles/11306348-157-pound-pre-season-ncaa-wrestling-preview-predictions
Everything to know about the college wrestlers competing in the U23 World Championships
The United States brought home 14 medals in the 2023 Senior World Championships, headlined by golds from Amit Elor, Cornell’s Vito Arujau and Penn State alums Zain Retherford and David Taylor.
Now it’s time for the U23 world team members to have their shot.
Here’s what NCAA wrestling fans need to know about this team, their collegiate credentials and their potential against world-level competition.
First, let’s break down where all of these athletes went to school or currently attend school:
MEN’S FREESTYLE
| NAME | WEIGHT | SCHOOL | ACCOLADES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flynn | 57kg | Virginia Tech | Two-time Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association champion15-6 Varsity career record for the Hokies |
| Julian Chlebove | 61kg | Arizona State | 2021 Sun Devil Starter at 141 pounds23-18 varsity career record |
| Brock Hardy | 65kg | Nebraska | 2023 NCAA All-American at 141 pounds35-11 varsity career record for the Cornhuskers |
Tulsa Central Looks to Rebuild Their Historic Wrestling Program in its First Season Back Since 1996
Colton Roberts recently took on the challenging task of rebuilding one of the most historic high school wrestling programs in the country. From the late 1920s to the late 1940s, Tulsa Central dominated wrestling in the state of Oklahoma, and Nationally. In 1996, they dropped the sport, but this year it returns.
Roberts is the head coach and has quickly put together a balanced roster across most weight classes with a few seniors with wrestling experience from other schools. They’ve also got a number of athletes who are brand new to the sport.
We spoke with Roberts and a few of his senior Captains this week. You can watch their interviews here … rest of story at Owrestle.com/tulsa-central-looks-to-rebuild-their-historic-wrestling-program-in-its-first-season-back-since-1996
Over 140 Ranked Girls Have Registered For Super 32
Every ranked wrestler registered to compete in the girls divisions at the 2023 of the Defense Soap Super 32 Challenge
The girls divisions of the Super 32 Challenge get deeper every year. That trend continues at the 2023 edition with no less 141 nationally-ranked wrestlers registered to compete across 12 weight classes, including seven #1s. Oct 21-22, 8:00 AM EDT
2023 Super 32
You can find the most current National Girls High School rankings here. Please note that different weight classes are used for the rankings and at Super 32. Below is a list of all the girls we could find in the registration, grouped by their Super 32 weight class, along with their listed high school and the state.
95 Pounds
#2 at 95lbs: Jaclyn Bouzakis – Wyoming Seminary, PA
#6 at 95lbs: Lilly Breeden – Liberty, MO
#11 at 95lbs: Libertie Nigh – Urbana, OH
100 Pounds
#2 at 100lbs: Madison Nieuwenhuis – Plainwell, MI
#3 at 100lbs: Rianne Murphy – Crown Point, IN
#4 at 95lbs: Kendall Moe – Hamilton Heights, IN
#8 at 95lbs: Katie Biscoglia – Van Meter, IA
#9 at 100lbs: Bianca Eide – Stillwater, MN
#16 at 100lbs: Zoey Haney – Troy Buchanon, MO
#19 at 100lbs: Lisa Pastoriza – Wyooming Seminary, AZ
#20 at 100lbs: Sandy Breeden – Liberty, MO
#21 at 100lbs: Mia Galindo – Robinson Secondary, VA
#23 at 100lbs: Jamie Hearl – Mount Airy, NC
#24 at 100lbs: Camdyn Elliott – Gulf Breeze, FL
106 pounds
#1 at 100lbs: Epenesa Elison – St John Bosco, CA
#4 at 105lbs: Harlee Hiller – Loyola Academy, IL
#9 at 105lbs: Charlie Wylie – Port Jervis, NJ
#10 at 100lbs: Addison Morse – Harrah, OK … rest of story at … Flowrestling.org/articles/11306280-over-140-ranked-girls-have-registered-for-super-32
The Citadel Wrestling Releases 2023-24 Schedule
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel wrestling program officially announced the upcoming 2023-24 schedule, per a release Monday afternoon. The Bulldogs open the season on Wednesday, Nov. 1, start conference competition on Sunday, Jan. 21 before wrapping up the year at the SoCon Championship in early March.
The Citadel launches the 2023-24 campaign with back-to-back duals against Allen and Montreat on Wednesday, Nov. 1 before hosting a major tournament — Battle at The Citadel — later that same week on Sunday, Nov. 5. The Bulldogs hit the road for an extended period from Saturday, Nov. 11 at the George Mason Duals to Friday, Jan. 12 at the Davidson Duals, notably attending both the Navy Classic on Saturday, Nov. 18 and the Las Vegas Wrestling Invitational from Friday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, Dec. 2 as well as matching up against Duke and Queens on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
The Bulldogs open SoCon play at Appalachian State on Sunday, Jan. 21 before closing out league duals against Presbyterian on Thursday, Feb. 22 back home. Finally, The Citadel concludes the season at the Southern Conference Championship, a one-day tournament slated for Saturday, March 9 in Boone, N.C. … rest of story at … Citadelsports.com/news/2023/10/11/wrestling-releases-2023-24-schedule
141 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions
A preview with predictions for the 2023-24 season at 141-pound weight class in Division 1 college wrestling
It’s October and that means the 2023-24 college wrestling season is right around the corner! In order to help you prepare for the upcoming season, we’ll be previewing all 10 Division 1 weight classes. Check out the article below for an in-depth look at 141 pounds.
Returning 2023 141-Pound All-Americans
- Real Woods – 2nd
- Beau Bartlett – 3rd
- Lachlan McNeil – 4th
- Clay Carlson – 5th
- Brock Hardy – 6th
Other All-Americans In The Field This Year
- Jesse Mendez – 6th at 133 in 2023
- Cole Matthews – 5th in 2022
- CJ Composto – 8th in 2022
The Favorite
Real Woods is coming off a runner-up finish at the 2023 NCAA Tournament and will be the favorite at 141 pounds entering the 2023-24 season. Last year Woods compiled a 20-1 record with his only loss coming in the NCAA finals against Andrew Alirez. Outside of the Alirez loss, Woods put together an incredible season with 12 of his 20 wins coming by bonus – 2 falls, 4 techs, and 6 majors. Alirez recently announced his plans to take an Olympic making the path even more open for Woods to win a title in his final collegiate season.
On top of Real Woods being #1 at 141 pounds, he’s currently ranked #9 in our pound-for-pound rankings. Woods’ top game sets him apart from most wrestlers in the country and he might have the best cross-wrist tilt in college wrestling. In fact, Woods was able to turn Andrew Alirez in the NCAA finals and earned near-fall points in 4 of his 5 matches at the NCAA tournament. Beyond that, Woods finishes his single leg with a high rate of success, and is incredibly challenging to score on in the neutral position. To put it simply, Woods is the man to beat this year at 141 and it will be a tall task for any wrestler in the country to stop him from winning NCAAs. … rest of story at … Flowrestling.org/articles/11304615-141-pound-pre-season-ncaa-wrestling-preview-predictions
Missouri Wrestling Announces 2023-24 Schedule
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri wrestling is going into the 2023-24 with two consecutive Big 12 Tournament Championships and a fifth-place finish in the 2022-23 season. The Tigers are beginning their season under returning head coach Brian Smith for his 26th season, with the annual Black and Gold Scrimmage at the Hearnes Center on Oct. 28.
Missouri starts its season with the second annual Tiger Style Invite in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 11. The tournament will again be held at Staley High School, home of Zach Elam and Rocky Elam. Mizzou then returns to Columbia for a two-match home stand, facing Arizona State on Nov. 19. and its first conference opponent in Oklahoma on Dec. 1.
The Tigers will travel to SIUE for the Cougar Clash on Dec. 2, then back to the Hearnes Center to take on Wyoming on Dec. 8, and Air Force on Dec. 17. Then the team is off to St. Louis where the Tigers will meet Illinois at the Stiefel Theater, Dec. 21, as part of the Mizzou to the Lou series.
Missouri starts the New Year at home against Virginia Tech on Jan. 2 before kicking off three weeks on the road, where it will be facing Stanford (Jan. 10), West Virginia (Jan. 26) and Cornell (Jan. 28).
Mizzou returns home for a brief conference match versus Oklahoma State on Feb. 4, then back on the road facing North Dakota State (Feb. 16), South Dakota State (Feb. 18), Northern Iowa (Feb. 23) and finishing up conference play at Iowa State (Feb. 25).
The Big 12 Championship will return to the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., March 9-10. The Tigers are looking to extend their streak and win their 13th consecutive conference title and third Big 12 Championship Title. Mizzou Athletics will host The NCAA Tournament in Tiger territory in Kansas City, Mo., March 21-23. Junior Keegan O’Toole is returning for the 2023-24 season as a back-to-back defending NCAA champion in the 165-pound weight class. … rest of story at … MUtigers.com/news/2023/10/5/wrestling-announces-2023-24-schedule
NC State wrestling releases 2023-2024 schedule
RALEIGH, NC – NC State will start their 2023-24 season off on the base of Fort Liberty, formerly Fort Bragg, and their journey will take them to New York, Las Vegas, Nashville and Italy before the new year. The Wolfpack, coming off a fifth straight ACC title and a 10th place finish at nationals, start the year off in Fayetteville at Fort Liberty on November 1. Campbell, Presbyterian and Army wil also be at the event. They follow that up with a trip to the mountains to take on Appalachian State on November 3.
NC State will participate in the Wranglemania & Round Robin Tournament in Bethlehem, Pa. Nov. 11-12 before a dual match at Army West Point.
They’ll stay up north for the Armbar at the Army on November 17.
The road warriors will head to Las Vegas for Cliff Keen, December 1-2, then Nashville for the Collegiate Duals December 18-19.
The Wolfpack will then take its act abroad, traveling to Italy for a 10-day tour with Oklahoma State December 26-January 5.
NC State returns to the states and travels to Hofstra on January 7. ACC competition starts on January 26 with a trip to Pittsburgh. On February 2, Wolfpack fans get to see some action inside Reynolds Coliseum as UNC comes to town. It will be the first of three straight home duals. NC State will host Virginia (February 9) and Cornell (February 16).
The Pack will take on Duke in Durham on February 18 for their final ACC road dual.
The 2023-24 ACC Championships will take place on March 10 at UNC. … rest of story at … GOpack.com/news/2023/10/10/wrestling-nc-state-wrestling-releases-2023-2024-schedule
SUNYAC ADDS 2 FULL-TIME MEMBERS, 5 ASSOCIATES & MEN’S WRESTLING
SYRACUSE, NY – The State University of New York Athletic Conference – a premier NCAA Division III conference – has added two new full-time member institutions, designated men’s wrestling as its 22nd sport, and added five associate members that will compete in five different sports.
The announcement was made on Thursday, Oct. 5, by Commissioner Tom DiCamillo following approval by the SUNYAC Presidents Council. SUNY Canton and SUNY Morrisville will join the SUNYAC as full-time members beginning in 2024-25, while Alfred State has been accepted as an associate member in the sports of men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track & field – also beginning next year.
With the SUNYAC adding men’s wrestling to its roster of NCAA Division III sponsored sports, the conference has accepted Ithaca, RIT, St. John Fisher and Utica as associate members that will join Brockport, Cortland, Oneonta and Oswego to form an eight-team league under the SUNYAC umbrella. Wrestling competition will commence immediately for the 2023-24 season.
“We are thrilled that SUNY Morrisville and SUNY Canton have accepted our invitation to become full-time members of the SUNYAC,” Alberto Cardelle, the president of SUNY Oneonta and chair of the SUNYAC Presidents Council, stated. “And we are excited about the creation of our eight-team wrestling conference with associate members Ithaca, RIT, St. John Fisher and Utica, as well as the addition of Alfred State that strengthens our indoor and outdoor track & field championships.”
As a SUNY institution with more than 10 years of history as an affiliate member, Morrisville joining the SUNYAC was a natural fit for the conference. “Seventy-five years ago, Morrisville joined together with colleagues across the state to establish a new SUNY system of higher education,” Dr. David Rogers, president of SUNY Morrisville, said. “SUNY Morrisville is now delighted to be joining the SUNYAC which is known for its quality of play and its commitment to high standards and excellence. During our many years as an associate member, our students have benefitted from this rich history and success and we look forward to participating as a full member.”
Matt Grawrock, director of athletics at SUNY Morrisville, agreed. “We are ecstatic about joining the SUNYAC – one of the premier NCAA Division III conferences in the country,” Grawrock stated. “We have been a longtime associate member and when this opportunity to join the SUNYAC full-time presented itself, it was an invitation we could not refuse. SUNY Morrisville’s mission, athletic programs and location align with our sister institutions in the SUNYAC and we are excited about the opportunities that await our student-athletes, our coaches and our college starting next year.”
DiCamillo echoed Grawrock’s comments. “We are excited that SUNY Morrisville will be joining the SUNYAC … rest of story at … SUNYacsports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231005
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