NAIA Division News & Results (2022) – # 1
TDR Editor’s Notes ; The following articles are of wrestling teams in the NAIA. The growth in the number of wrestling teams and wrestlers in the NAIA schools continues. It is encouraging to see more wrestling. The upcoming season looks to be a boom with a full schedule. Let’s get on the Mats! Keep wrestling onward.
Contact us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com Blog # 2994 (10/18/21)
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1 } – Bees announce inaugural wrestling schedule
2021-22 SAU wrestling schedule
Head St. Ambrose wrestling coach Bo Bettinson announced the inaugural schedule for his first-year program, and the Bees will get things started at home against Augustana College on Nov. 1. That dual will take place at 7 p.m. inside Lee Lohman Arena. That is one of three home duals for St. Ambrose. The Bees will host William Penn on Nov. 30 and Grand View on Dec. 10. Both of those duals are slated to begin at 6 p.m. SAU will compete as an affiliate member of the Heart of America Conference. Grand View is the six-time defending conference champion. Along with a busy dual schedule, the Bees will also compete in six tournaments, including the Iowa State Open on Nov. 28. … rest of story at http://www.saubees.com/article/5061.php?mc_cid=985178620d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Southeastern University’s Patrick Sets 2021-22 Wrestling Schedule
LAKELAND, Fla.—Southeastern University Wrestling Coach Travis Patrick announced the team’s 2021-22 schedule this afternoon, featuring seven home duals.
The first chance to see the Fire in action under Patrick, who begins his first season at SEU will be on Friday, October 29th at 7 p.m. in the annual Red & Black Intrasquad Dual. The following weekend, the team will compete in the Patriot Open in Williamsburg, Ky. “”I am excited about the competition schedule we have put together for the 21-22 season,” said Patrick. “We have a group of guys capable of competing against the best wrestlers in any division and this schedule allows us to do that.”
November 13th, Southeastern travels to Waleska, Ga. to face Reinhardt and Truett-McConnell in dual matches, then will head to St. Thomas for the first time in program history in their Mid-South opener against the Bobcats.
The Fire will compete against some quality competition at the Life U Open on November 20th before hosting Keiser for a Mid-South dual on December 3rd. … rest of story at https://fire.seu.edu/news/2021/8/12/patrick-sets-2021-22-wrestling-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=4f2ba10c67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Life University Men’s Wrestling Releases 2021-22 Schedule
MARIETTA, Ga. – The Life University men’s wrestling team released its 2021-22 schedule Saturday, with competition starting in early November. The 2021 NAIA National Champions open the season November 1 as they head to Chapel Hill, N.C. to face NCAA Division 1 UNC along with Emmanuel and Queens University of Charlotte. They will then host Truett McConnell on Nov. 4 at 6 PM in the home opener before a pair of opens at the University of the Cumberlands and Emmanuel. The 2021 season will also feature the Life U Open on Nov. 20 that is slated to host some of the top programs the NAIA has to offer. The team will then host Brewton-Parker on December 8 before traveling to the MSC Conference Challenge Duals on December 11. The Running Eagles will travel to Reinhardt for a tri-dual with the Eagles and the University of the Cumberlands. Kicking off the new year, the team will return to compete in the NWCA National Duals in Louisville, Ky. from January 6-7. … rest of story at https://liferunningeagles.com/news/2021/9/11/mens-wrestling-releases-2021-22-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=985178620d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Oklahoma City — Ensign takes over as Stars head coach
Ensign arrives at OCU after 11 years as Central Missouri head coach
OKLAHOMA CITY – Justin Ensign has become the new Oklahoma City University head men’s wrestling coach. Ensign joins the Stars after 11 years leading the Central Missouri wrestling program as its head coach. “I’m excited to welcome Justin Ensign as the head coach of our men’s wrestling program at Oklahoma City University,” Oklahoma City athletic director Jim Abbott said. “Justin is a veteran coach, and his experience will serve him well in working to continue the tradition of success in OCU men’s wrestling. Central Missouri annually challenged some of the top programs in the nation the previous decade. Ensign guided 10 qualifiers for the NCAA Division II Championships with five earning all-American status and one taking two national championships. Frank Cagnina took the 2014 and ’15 149-pound national titles as well as Central Region wrestler of the year. “I am beyond excited and thankful for this opportunity to lead the men’s wrestling program at Oklahoma City University,” Ensign said. “This is a great university, and this program has amazing potential. I can’t wait to get started on this new challenge.” The Mules posted two top-20 national finishes, including the top finish in program history in 2014-15 (11th). Ensign directed 17 all-region wrestlers. Ensign’s program achieved in the classroom as well as on the mat. Nineteen Central Missouri wrestlers earned National Wrestling Coaches Association academic all-American, and 46 became academic all-conference. … rest of story at https://www.ocusports.com/news/2021/8/23/mens-wrestling-ensign-takes-over-as-stars-head-coach.aspx?mc_cid=c4a5fbe2c1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Gibson announces 27 additions to Raider men’s wrestling team
By: SOU Sports Information
*Note: This story originally included 26 signees. A 27th, Antonio Garcia, has been added since publication.
ASHLAND – In his first season as head men’s wrestling coach, Joel Gibson‘s Southern Oregon University team had to watch from the sidelines due to Covid-19 restrictions. Assuming things go better in his second, he’s done everything he can to ensure the Raiders are equipped with a full arsenal. Gibson has beefed up the SOU roster with 27 additions for the 2021-22 season, which are listed alphabetically below. He’ll also bring back a significant portion of last year’s roster, which had 28 spots. Statewide restrictions wiped out a majority of the Raiders’ 2020-21 schedule. They were lifted just in time for the NAIA Championships, but SOU’s only at-large berths were awarded to Pancho Barrera and Justin Coon. Gibson also head the Raider women’s wrestling team’s coaching staff. … rest of story at https://souraiders.com/news/2021/8/5/mens-wrestling-gibson-announces-26-additions-to-raider-mens-wrestling-team.aspx?mc_cid=79d2b15df8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – DODGENS ADDS NEW ROLE AS DIRECTOR OF BREWTON-PARKER WRESTLING
MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Vice President of Athletics Chris Dooley and Associate Athletic Director Aaron Larsen have announced changes to the leadership of the Brewton-Parker Wrestling program. Head Coach Devane Dodgens will now step into the role of Director of Wrestling, leading both the men’s and women’s programs. Dodgens will continue to serve as the head coach of the Lady Barons program. Coach Dodgens is entering his second year at the helm of the Brewton-Parker Lady Barons program. He expressed his excitement for the new opportunity heading into the 2021-22 athletic season. “I am extremely blessed and honored to be given this opportunity,” Dodgens said. “I cannot thank Coach Adam Cokonougher, Chris Dooley, and Aaron Larsen enough. I look forward to continuing to serve the athletic department and the Brewton-Parker community through this new role.” “We’re extremely excited for the opportunity that this brings for our wrestling programs,” Dooley said. “Devane has proven to be a great fit here at Brewton-Parker and we are blessed to have him serve both programs in this new role.” During his time at BPC, Coach Dodgens has helped guide the Lady Barons to several milestones … rest of story at http://www.bpcathletics.com/article/1375?mc_cid=7e55f3dbb4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – MASON JOINS BREWTON-PARKER MEN’S WRESTLING PROGRAM AS ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH
MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Vice President of Athletics Chris Dooley and Associate Athletic Director Aaron Larsen have announced the addition of Kenny Mason to the Brewton-Parker Men’s Wrestling Coaching Staff. Mason joins Brewton-Parker as the Associate Head Coach of the men’s wrestling program after previously serving as an assistant wrestling coach at Colquitt County High School for the past four seasons. “I’m excited for the opportunity to come to Brewton-Parker and build off the success that this program has already started,” Mason said. “Over the past few years, the wrestling team has had many individual accolades. I am excited to continue building a winning program from top to bottom. “I look forward to serving the student-athletes beyond the sport,” Mason added. “Winning is no good if they aren’t becoming great men as well.” “We are excited to have Kenny join the Brewton-Parker family,” Dooley said. “The Brewton-Parker community is glad to have him here and we look forward to the future successes of the program.” While coaching at Colquitt County, Mason assisted in turning the wrestling program … rest of story at http://www.bpcathletics.com/article/1376?mc_cid=7e55f3dbb4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Poquoson’s Karon Smith weighs only 120 pounds. But he’s earned a college scholarship to play football and wrestle
If you think 120-pound football standouts are rare on the high school level, try wrapping your mind around someone that size playing safety in college. Small or not, football coaches at Bluefield College, an NAIA school in the western part of the state, wanted Poquoson High graduate Karon Smith — so much so that Bluefield signed him to a football scholarship. Smith, a three-time individual state champ who has led Poquoson to the past three Class 2 wrestling state titles, will also wrestle for Bluefield. Smith said the aid he’ll get to compete in the two sports will pay for about half of his expenses over the next four years. He’s not intimidated by the likelihood he’ll be the smallest non-kicker in any football game he plays while at Bluefield. … rest of story at https://www.dailypress.com/757teamz/vp-sp-peninsula-high-school-notes-20210813-omf4tzhmnbdahlrgfzbekgow7m-story.html?mc_cid=7e55f3dbb4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Wrestling Releases 2021 Recruiting Class
LAKELAND, Fla.—Southeastern University wrestling coach Travis Patrick released the program’s latest recruiting class for the 2021-22 season.
The Fire will welcome 18 new wrestlers to the program with six collegiate transfers and 12 true freshmen. Ten of the 18 are former high school state finalists. “This recruiting class is filled with highly talented, high-character young men,” said Patrick. “We are extremely excited about what each one of them brings to the program. These are guys who are great students and hold themselves to a high standard in all areas.”
Among the transfers are Tanner Kuketz from Colorado State Pueblo, Chris Kelly from Arizona Christian, Sal Silva from North Idaho College, Abel Ambriz from Northeastern Junior College, Gage Braun from Northern Illinois, and Russell Coats II from Northeast Oklahoma A&M. Braun is a two-time runner-up in Ohio and is a former NCAA Division I National Qualifier. Silva is a two-time NJCAA All-American and is a former national champion. … rest of story at https://fire.seu.edu/news/2021/8/20/wrestling-releases-2021-recruiting-class.aspx?mc_cid=723b79dfbb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Avila Wrestling Welcomes Inaugural Class of 33 Eagle
The Avila wrestling program is excited to unveil the 33 Eagles that will make up the rosters of the inaugural Avila Men’s and Women’s Wrestling teams, which will officially take the floor later this year. The incoming flock is represented by natives of ten different states, and boasts 36 total state tournament qualifications and four high school national championships among them. Here’s a breakdown of and brief intro to all of Avila’s new wrestlers, in alphabetical order.
Men’s Wrestling
Blake Becker 165/174 lbs.
Saint Charles, MO/Francis Howell High School
Missouri Class 4 State Qualifier
Sectional Runner-Up District Champion Conference 3rd Place
Andrew Burnett 285 lbs.
Anselmo, NE/Anselmo-Merna High School
Nebraska Class D State Placer
2x State Qualifier … rest of story at http://www.victorysportsnetwork.com/Clip/news/avila-wrestling-welcomes-inaugural-class-of-33-eagles.htm?mc_cid=4e817192a6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Names Wesley Head Wrestling Coach
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis welcomes August Wesley as the head coach for the inaugural intercollegiate wrestling program to begin in 2022-23.
Wesley comes to UHSP with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the sport of wresting, including coaching, competition, and promotion. Most recently, he has served as a representative for USA Wrestling GRIT (Greco Roman Initiative Team). As the central region representative, he worked to promote, grow, inspire, and develop the sport of Greco Roman Wrestling in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
Wesley’s coaching experience includes a successful four-year stint running the Iowa State University club wrestling program. During his time in Ames, Wesley tutored 27 national qualifiers, four All-Americans, six Academic All-Americans, and guided the Cyclones to a fifth-place in the 2018 NCWA National Championships. Prior to his time at Iowa State, Wesley spent four years as the head coach at California State University-Sacramento from 2011-15. He helped tutor six national qualifiers, one academic All-American and was named the NCWA Conference Coach of the Year.
… rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/University-of-Health-Sciences-and-16-10-2021
12 } – Fire Wrestling to Move to Appalachian Athletic Conference
LAKELAND, Fla.—Southeastern University announced that it will join the Appalachian Athletic Conference as an affiliate member for the sport of wrestling beginning in the 2022-23 academic year.
The Fire along with Life University, Brewton-Parker College, St. Thomas University, and Keiser University along with full AAC members Bluefield, Montreat, Reinhardt, St. Andrews, Truett McConnell, and West Virginia Tech will make up the wrestling league.
“The move to the Appalachian Athletic Conference is an exciting one for Fire Wrestling and is a great move for our program going forward,” said Travis Patrick, SEU wrestling coach. “I am looking forward to conference competition with current AAC programs including national powerhouse Reinhardt and continuing to compete against programs like Life and Keiser who will be making the move as well. … rest of story at https://fire.seu.edu/news/2021/10/4/fire-wrestling-to-move-to-appalachian-athletic-conference.aspx?mc_cid=b46754b2b5&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Women’s College Wrestling News (2022) – # 1
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Catching up on the continually growing field of women’s college wrestling teams and opportunities. The following articles include the beginning paragraphs with a link to the rest of the article. Read on and keep supporting and following wrestling! Contact us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com Blog # 2993 (10/16/21)
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1 } – Penn State Athletics: Barbour Opens the Door to Adding a Women’s Varsity Sport. Could it Be Crew or Rugby?
Sandy Barbour, the head of Penn State intercollegiate athletics, said she is open to the possibility of the university adding an additional women’s varsity sports team. The revelation came during her Zoom press conference on Saturday, after I asked her about the athletic program’s challenge — and legal responsibility — of meeting its Title IX obligations to provide equal opportunities for its women varsity athletes. Currently, Penn State has 16 men’s teams and 15 women’s teams. The 15 rank No. 2 in the Big Ten Conference. (Ohio State has 19 women’s teams and 18 men’s teams.) However, Penn State is the only school in the 14-member conference that has more men’s varsity teams than women’s varsity teams. “We need to keep working at it,” acknowledged Barbour, the VP for intercollegiate athletics who recently began her eighth year at the helm after being hired in late July 2014. “We need to really think about how we get to that better place in terms of proportionality. {TDR Note– How About Women’s Wrestling?} … rest of story at https://www.statecollege.com/penn-state-athletics-barbour-opens-the-door-to-adding-a-womens-varsity-sport-could-it-be-crew-or-rugby/?mc_cid=c4a5fbe2c1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Madison Angelito Named Women’s Wrestling Head Coach
KERRVILLE, TX: The Schreiner University Athletics Department has named Madison Angelito as the new Head Coach of the Schreiner University Women’s Wrestling team. Coach Angelito will be transitioning from being an Assistant Coach for the Schreiner Men’s & Women’s Wrestling teams, to the Head Coach of the Schreiner Women’s Wrestling team.
A brief history on Head Coach Madison Angelito
Graduating from University of the Cumberlands, Madison gained her Bachelor’s in Public Health with a minor of biology. During her time in a Patriot singlet, Madison was a captain for her team, a five time All American (2x NAIA, 2x USA Wrestling, 1x WCWA) and a Mid-South Conference champion. Academically, she earned NWCA Scholar All-American, and Academic All Mid-South Conference twice. … rest of story at https://schreinermountaineers.com/general/2021-22/releases/20210824pc94dz?mc_cid=a69354e5be&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – CSC returns to campus with a new sport
Jeffery joins the Eagles coaching staff as head women’s wrestling coach and brings his own coaching and competing experiences from the mat.
Chadron State welcomes a new addition to its athletics’ program, women’s wrestling, and with it comes a new coach. Chadron State College announced June 17 that women’s wrestling would be added to its athletics’ program. CSC now sponsors 14 sports, eight of which are women’s sports. Following behind that announcement came another, Friday, Aug. 6, to announce the new program’s head coach, Alijah Jeffery. “I’ve been here a little over a month and everyone’s been super friendly,” Jeffery said. “All the coaches and staff have been willing to help and show me how things run here. It’s nice to be a part of the Chadron family.”
… rest of story at https://csceagle.com/2021/08/19/csc-returns-to-campus-with-a-new-sport/?mc_cid=a69354e5be&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Women’s Wrestling Coming in 2022-23 Academic Year
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (August 23, 2021) – The Western New England Athletics Department is excited to announce the addition of women’s wrestling come the 2022-23 school year. “Women’s wrestling continues to grow across the country and starting women’s wrestling is a great opportunity to provide an equal opportunity for young women who aspire to wrestle at the highest level,” said Lori Mayhew-Wood, the Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator. “As the Senior Woman Administrator, I am excited to be able to offer other opportunities to women in sports. I am excited to be able to offer this opportunity at Western New England and for the University to have the opportunity to recruit nationally across the country to build the women’s program.” The women’s wrestling program will plan to start its inaugural season in the fall of the 2022-23 academic year with head men’s wrestling coach Mike Sugermeyer, tasked with recruiting the first official class this year.
… rest of story at https://wnegoldenbears.com/general/2021-22/releases/20210824elljb8?mc_cid=a69354e5be&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Bryce Killian Named as Emmanuel College Women’s Wrestling Head Coach
Killian comes from a Conference Carolinas background as he wrestled at King University before becoming their assistant coach for the previous two seasons.
While a student athlete, Killian had an outstanding career at King. He became the first Tornado to represent King at the NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships in 2016 and proceeded to return in 2017 and 2018. Additionally, in both ’17 and ’18, Killian was an NCAA All-American. On the academic side, Killian received recognition as an Academic All-American in 2017.
After graduating with a BA in Business Administration from King in 2018, Killian went on to pursue a Master of Business Administration. After receiving his MBA in 2019, he accepted the position of Head Assistant Wrestling Coach. Now, Killian is excited to transition into a head coaching role and continue to build his legacy within Conference Carolinas.
… rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/Bryce-Killian-Named-as-Women-s-28-9-2021
6 } – Montreat Athletics Adds Women’s Wrestling Program
MONTREAT, N.C.— Vice President of Enrollment Management and Athletics, Jose Larios, announced Cabinet’s recent approval to add women’s wrestling as a varsity sport at Montreat College beginning in the fall of 2022. Current wrestling assistant coach Norman Manning will be the first head coach of the women’s wrestling program, while Jake Britt, the head wrestling coach, will serve as the assistant coach for the program and the Director of Wrestling for the college.
The sport, which became an NAIA invitational sport during the 2018-19 school year, consisted of 21 teams when it was first recognized by the association. Following three years of growth, there are now 38 schools that sponsor women’s wrestling in the NAIA. These wrestlers compete for individual national championships in ten weight classes and a team championship based on individual wrestler finishes. Double elimination format is used at the championships to determine the top six wrestlers in each weight class, who earn NAIA All-American honors. … rest of story at https://montreatcavaliers.com/news/2021/9/14/womens-wrestling-montreat-athletics-adds-womens-wrestling-program.aspx?mc_cid=0b274c55e9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Women’s Wrestling Releases Full Schedule! Includes First-Ever Home Match
The Gothic Knights, in Their Second-Ever Season, Will Host ESU at the JMAC on Feb. 6, 2022
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The New Jersey City University women’s wrestling program, along with acclaimed head coach Elena Pirozhkova, have officially released their first-ever full schedule for the upcoming 2021-22 season, which begins on Nov. 7, 2021. NJCU, which only competed in two events during its first official season due to COVID-19 restrictions, now looks forward to a full slate of 16 events throughout the upcoming season. The highlight of the year comes on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2022, when Jersey City hosts the program’s first-ever home competition as Division II East Stroudsburg University comes to the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center (JMAC) for a traditional dual match.
NJCU, which returns a pair of All-Americans in sophomores Sandra Guerrero (West Orange, N.J./West Orange) (191 lbs.) and Naomi Henry (Brooklyn, N.Y./Wingate Educational Campus) (130 lbs.), as well as another national qualifier in sophomore Johnae Drumright (Trenton, N.J./Trenton Central) (109 lbs.), kicks off it season on Sunday, Nov. 7, in East Strousburg, Pa., for the ESU Open. The Gothic Knights then return to East Stroudsburg the following Sunday, Nov. 14, for a quad-meet
… rest of story at https://njcugothicknights.com/news/2021/9/14/womens-wrestling-releases-full-schedule-includes-programs-first-ever-home-match.aspx
8 } – Leistikow: 5 thoughts on Iowa athletics adding women’s wrestling
IOWA CITY — The stories of a young Tom and Terry Brands wrestling each other in their basement in Sheldon are legendary, just like the twin brothers’ eventual resumes would become at the college and international level. But annually as kids, Tom and Terry faced one of their fiercest opponents — a cousin, Misti. She was a year older and lived in Wyoming but would stay with the Brands family in northwest Iowa for about two months each summer. “She used to beat the holy hell out of Terry and I. She was a fierce competitor,” Tom Brands, a 1996 Olympic gold medalist and now in his 16th season as the University of Iowa’s wrestling coach, told The Register. “We were best friends, but she would take us both apart. Many little brothers that have big sisters have that story.” … rest of story at https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/columnists/chad-leistikow/2021/09/23/iowa-adding-womens-wrestling-hawkeyes-tom-brands-spencer-lee-gary-barta-title-ix/5827072001/?mc_cid=c8d872c70f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Univ. of Iowa women’s wrestling announcement part of Title IX lawsuit settlement
‘While the timing may be challenging, the decision is awesome’
IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa has reached a settlement with the female athletes who sued it alleging violations of the federal Title IX gender equity law, and that agreement is among the reasons UI Athletics announced Thursday it’s adding a Hawkeye women’s wrestling team. “As part of the Title IX lawsuit settlement, we agreed to add a women’s sport,” UI Athletics Director Gary Barta said Thursday during a news conference. “And our decision was to add the sport of women’s wrestling.” Hawkeye Athletics had been considering the idea for years, Barta said, noting growing national interest in the sport while more women are attending colleges. “We always have been committed to Title IX, we continue to be committed to Title IX, and as we were looking ahead at those two trends — the emergence of women’s wrestling and the growing trend of more women enrolling in college — this just looked like, at that time pre-COVID, like this was something that we would be doing at some time in the future.” … rest of story at https://www.thegazette.com/higher-education/university-of-iowa-has-reached-agreement-on-settlement-terms-in-female-athletes-title-ix-suit/?mc_cid=c8d872c70f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
And Adding women’s program at University of Iowa, a storied wrestling powerhouse, called ‘game-changer’ for sport
IOWA CITY — Ella Schmit, a senior from Bettendorf, is Iowa’s top high school female wrestler right now. She’s a two-time girls’ state champ, a Junior All-American and, last year, she qualified for the boys’ state tournament — and won a match, too. Ever since she “started walking,” she says, Schmit has also been an Iowa wrestling fan. Her family has held season tickets for years, spending winter weekends watching the Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. “I remember sitting there thinking about how cool it would be if Iowa had a women’s wrestling team,” Schmit told the Register, “but it never occurred to me that it could become a reality.”
That reality happened on Thursday. The Hawkeyes announced they are adding a women’s wrestling program to their athletics department. Iowa is the first Division I Power Five school to add women’s wrestling. … rest of story at https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/09/23/university-iowa-adds-womens-wrestling-team-first-power-five-school-hawkeyes/8419547002/?mc_cid=255db46f2a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – The impact of Iowa Women’s Wrestling
The University of Iowa made an announcement yesterday that was heard around the wrestling world. Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta announced that the University of Iowa will be adding women’s wrestling as an intercollegiate program. The search for a head coach will begin this fall and competition will begin in the 2023-2024 season.
The massive reaction on Social Media has shown just how important of an announcement this truly is. Women’s wrestling has been exploding in popularity and is gaining more and more of a fan following in the United States and around the world.
Iowa Head Wrestling Coach Tom Brands: “This is important to a lot of people for a lot of reasons,” said Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands. “This is historic. This needed to happen and it’s appropriate that it is happening first at the University of Iowa.
… rest of story at https://iowawrestlingblog.com/2021/09/the-impact-of-iowa-womens-wrestling-2/?mc_cid=255db46f2a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
And Who will coach the University of Iowa women’s wrestling team? Here are 7 potential candidates
IOWA CITY — The next step in the construction of the Iowa women’s wrestling program is perhaps the most important one. Who’s going to be the coach? “We will hire a coach, the best coach in America,” Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands said. Iowa athletics director Gary Barta offered mostly similar thoughts when asked what he’s looking for in the program’s first coach. He also said Brands, and Deputy Director of Athletics and Senior Women’s Administrator Barbara Burke, will be involved in the hire. “I don’t know how to answer it other than we’re going to go find the best coach,” Barta said. “We want to win championships. We’re going to look for the coach that we think can get us there. … rest of story at https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/09/24/university-iowa-womens-wrestling-team-coach-clarissa-chun-jessica-medina-usa-wrestling-nate-engel/5820078001/?mc_cid=255db46f2a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – Breaking: Iowa Adds Women’s Wrestling
Iowa announced Thursday that it will add women’s wrestling, becoming the first Power Five conference school to add the emerging sport. Iowa dropped a historic and sport-changing news release Thursday morning with the announcement that it will launch a women’s wrestling program, becoming the first Power Five conference school to adopt the emerging sport. The Hawkeyes are joining Presbyterian and Sacred Heart at the Division I level and 44 other NCAA-affiliated women’s programs. Combining the NAIA and junior college squads, women’s wrestling is now up to 100 programs.
The newest, though, is unquestionably the biggest. While the sport has seen exponential growth in recent years, women’s wrestling has been waiting for a Power Five conference school to take the leap and lead the pack. Iowa’s decision to press forward first could be the falling domino that creates a tidal wave of momentum at the major college level. … rest of story at https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/7156213-breaking-iowa-adds-womens-wrestling?mc_cid=c8d872c70f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
And Iowa adds women’s wrestling more from fear than from being fair
By Pat Harty
IOWA CITY, Iowa – At least Gary Barta didn’t try to sugar coat it or provide spin. Iowa’s Athletic Director looked directly at the media on Thursday and admitted what seemed obvious: The University of Iowa will become the first Power Five school to have women’s wrestling mostly because it had no other choice. If Iowa hadn’t agreed to add women’s wrestling, it would’ve faced an ongoing Title IX lawsuit that was filed by four female members of the UI swimming and diving team, accusing UI of violating Title IX by not offering equal athletic opportunities for men and women. The lawsuit was field after Iowa had announced the elimination of four sports, including women’s swimming and diving, due to financial shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The women’s swimming and diving team has since been reinstated, while the three men’s sports that were eliminated – tennis, gymnastics and swimming and diving – appear to have no chance of being reinstated. … rest of story at https://hawkfanatic.com/2021/09/23/iowa-adds-womens-wrestling-more-from-fear-than-from-being-fair/?mc_cid=c8d872c70f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – Women’s wrestling club opens new doors for incoming, current students
Outside on an eighty-degree September afternoon, Francesca LoPresti ’25 and Sofia Doroshenko ’25 are trying to explain the “Gable grip.” The “Gable grip,” known by other names, refers to an overhand/underhand wrestling grip where athletes tuck their thumbs in. According to LoPresti it is especially difficult to escape from. The name comes from famed 1970s wrestler Dan Gable, but now evokes images of University of Minnesota wrestler Gable Steveson — his namesake — who won a gold medal in Tokyo this summer in the men’s 125 kg freestyle competition. Steveson, however, is not why we are talking about the grip. LoPresti, Doroshenko and Anna Andreasen ’23 are the three founders of the women’s* wrestling club at Macalester, currently in its first year. Though in name it is a women’s club, Andreasen clarified that it is a queer- and trans-welcoming space. … rest of story at https://themacweekly.com/80078/sports/womens-wrestling-club-opens-new-doors-for-incoming-current-students/?mc_cid=255db46f2a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Carolinas’ Colleges’ News (2022) – # 1
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Several of the following articles include the upcoming season’s schedule for college teams in North and South Carolina. Encouraging news about incoming recruits, coaches and events for teams in the Carolinas. We are looking forward matches and tournaments with more fans than ever before. Keep wrestling growing and keep on wrestling onward!
Contact us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com Blog # 2992 (10/02/21)
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1 } – App. State Wrestling Announces Decorated Class of 2021 Newcomers
BOONE, N.C. — Moving forward from a record-breaking spring, App State wrestling coach JohnMark Bentley officially announced the Mountaineers’ newcomers for the 2021-22 season.
Last season, Bentley oversaw an App State program that went 7-2 overall, tied for first in Division I wrestling with five conference champions and had an All-American among its school-record seven NCAA qualifiers, including all three NCAA qualifiers who were products of North Carolina high schools. The 2021 newcomer class of 12 wrestlers includes two transfers and 10 high school recruits who combined for 10 individual state championships and 22 state finals appearances in their prep careers. Five members of the class are homegrown talents from North Carolina, while the staff of Bentley, Ian Miller and Randall Diabe also secured commitments from wrestlers who hail from Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, California, Kansas, Florida and Alabama. … rest of story at https://appstatesports.com/news/2021/8/12/wrestling-announces-decorated-class-of-2021-newcomers.aspx?mc_cid=4f2ba10c67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Basford Named Interim Head Men’s Wrestling Coach; Revells Steps Down
GAFFNEY, S.C. – The Limestone University Athletics Department has announced the promotion of Chris Basford to Interim Head Coach of the men’s wrestling program while also announcing that Kelly Revells has stepped down from his duties as head coach.
Revells has led the program since stepping foot in Gaffney in 2014. During his time at the helm of the program, Revells had 21 student-athletes qualify for the NCAA Division II National Tournament with four Super Region II Champions, six All-Americans, and one Division II National Champion. DeAndre’ Johnson was crowned a NCAA Division II National Champion for the Saints at 157 lbs. in 2017.
Basford will take over the program on as the interim head coach after spending the last season as an assistant under Revells. However, Basford is no stranger to working with successful wrestling teams as he has assisted in the production of 109 national qualifiers, 73 All-Americans, and 17 individual national champions during his coaching tenure. … rest of story at https://golimestonesaints.com/news/2021/8/4/basford-named-interm-head-mens-wrestling-coach-revells-steps-down.aspx?mc_cid=79d2b15df8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Andrassy Adds McDonald to Coaching Staff
KENT, OHIO- Kent State head wrestling coach Jim Andrassy has hired Malik McDonald as an assistant coach. McDonald joins the Golden Flashes after having served as a volunteer assistant at Clarion for two seasons. He was a standout wrestler for the North Carolina State Wolfpack and was the 2019 ACC tournament champion at 197-pounds. His title helped the Wolfpack win the 2019 ACC tournament. The Hope Mills, North Carolina native was a two-time NCAA qualifier and a three-year starter for NC State. He finished his career with 83 wins and two 20-win seasons. He capped his Wolfpack career with an undergraduate degree in social work in 2019. … rest of story at https://kentstatesports.com/news/2021/8/9/wrestling-andrassy-adds-mcdonald-to-coaching-staff.aspx?mc_cid=79d2b15df8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Montreat Wrestling Announces 2021-22 Schedule
MONTREAT, N.C.— Following last season’s inaugural campaign, the Montreat wrestling team looks ahead to its new season as it continues to establish itself on the NAIA wrestling landscape. During the 2020-21 season, Montreat wrestling competed in nine regular season duals, as well as the AAC Tournament. On the national stage, freshman Braden Wharton represented the program by qualifying for and competing at the NAIA Wrestling National Championships. This season kicks off in early November with two duals in the month’s opening week. On Nov. 3, the Cavaliers will travel to Buies Creek, N.C., to square off with Campbell University. Just three days later, Montreat wrestling will host one of its two home duals on the season, the first of which will be against Queens University of Charlotte.
Head Coach Jake Britt noted, “We are super excited to start year number two. We have a great group of guys that are gearing up for an exciting year.” … rest of story at https://montreatcavaliers.com/news/2021/9/2/wrestling-announces-2021-22-schedule.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1uaGkLZfiQPaXgjE563jLWp6uIQbwUIL0QG6bwhI7tym1fC68TZMPJwoE
5 } – McCall Elevated to Assistant Coach for Wolfpack Wrestling
RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State wrestling head coach Pat Popolizio has named Timmy McCall as an assistant coach for the Wolfpack. McCall has been in Raleigh involved with the NC State wrestling program since 2015, and now will be elevated to a full-time assistant coach.
“Timmy’s loyalty and commitment to our program over the last seven years has been unmatched,” said Popolizio. “As a head coach, it is always my goal to reward that kind of commitment I see in our room.
“Anybody that has sat down and talked to Timmy knows what a special skill set he brings to our program, and he has always fit right in with our staff over the years. He has built some great relationships with so many of our current and past wrestlers, and that has helped elevate our program. I can’t wait to see how Timmy develops in this new role on our staff.”
… rest of story at https://gopack.com/news/2021/8/3/mccall-elevated-to-assistant-coach-for-wolfpack-wrestling.aspx?mc_cid=79d2b15df8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Cornell Wrestling Announces Nick Gwiazdowski as Volunteer Assistant Coach
ITHACA, N.Y. – Two-time NCAA champion and two-time World medalist Nick Gwiazdowski is set to join the Big Red wrestling program as a volunteer assistant coach, as announced by Mike Grey ’11, the David Dunlop ’59 Head Coach of Wrestling.
Gwiazdowski will continue his training as a senior level freestyle wrestler at Ithaca’s Spartan Combat RTC, while assisting in the coaching of Cornell’s heavyweights. A native of Duanesburg, New York, Gwiazdowski spent the last nine years at North Carolina State University where he competed as a student-athlete and as a member of the Wolfpack Wrestling Club.
“I honestly never saw myself leaving North Carolina,” Gwiazdowski said in a statement on SpartanCombatRTC.com. “As I learned more and thought more about it, I realized what exciting opportunities there are for me in Ithaca. I’m excited to have some different bodies and different brains around me, to help me grow as a wrestler and challenge me technically, physically and mentally. It’s a really nice area, there’s a winning tradition and a commitment to success.”
At the senior level of freestyle wrestling, Gwiazdowski is a two-time World bronze medalist, securing medals at the 2017 and 2018 World Championships.
… rest of story at https://cornellbigred.com/news/2021/8/12/cornell-wrestling-announces-nick-gwiazdowski-as-volunteer-assistant-coach.aspx?mc_cid=4f2ba10c67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Campbell Wrestling announces 2021-22 schedule
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell has announced its 2021-22 wrestling schedule, featuring a challenging nonconference lineup, plus dates with five opponents at home and a full Southern Conference slate. The 2021-22 Camels will make their debut with the return of the Orange & Black Wrestle-Off, set for 11:30 a.m. in front of the Pope Convocation Center during CU’s 2021 Homecoming on October 23. Winners of the last three SoCon championships, Campbell will officially open the season at home, hosting Montreat on November 3. CU will then travel to Corvallis, Ore. for a return trip to Oregon State on November 6, also taking on Lehigh. The Camels hosted the Beavers in 2020, topping Oregon State 27-11. … rest of story at https://gocamels.com/news/2021/9/2/wrestling-announces-2021-22-schedule.aspx
8 } – Queens Wrestling Releases 2021-22 Schedule
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte men’s wrestling team and head coach Rob Tate are excited to announce the team’s 2021-22 schedule. Following last season’s adjusted season, Queens returns to a full schedule featuring 12 dates including nine South Atlantic Conference Carolinas matches, five non-conference matches, and two tournaments. Four dates and five total matches are scheduled to take place inside Curry Arena at the Levine Center.
“We’re excited for the potential of a full year and grateful to have the opportunity to compete in the sport we love most,” said Tate. “We have a great group of upperclassmen and a hungry group of freshmen. We can’t wait to discover what we’re good at and what we still have to improve on.”Queens opens the new season with a tri-meet at North Carolina to take on the Tar Heels and Life University. Next, the team travels to Montreat College on November 6 before its home opener and first conference match versus Mount Olive on November 10. The Royals compete in the Averrett Open on November 14 marking its first regular season tournament appearance since 2019. The schedule proceeds with a pair of conference matches at Belmont-Abbey on November 17 and versus defending Super Region II Champion, Newberry on December 2. … rest of story at https://queensathletics.com/news/2021/8/30/mens-wrestling-queens-wrestling-releases-2021-22-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=4eecc2a4d7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – App. State Wrestling Announces 2021-22 Schedule, Season Ticket Plans
BOONE, N.C. — Head coach JohnMark Bentley of App State Wrestling announced on Thursday a 2021-22 schedule with several high-profile matchups in Varsity Gym, including visits from NC State, North Carolina and SoCon counterpart Campbell.
The Mountaineers are scheduled to return all seven NCAA Championships qualifiers and 11 wrestlers who posted winning records from a 2020-21 team that went 7-2. With five conference champions, App State tied two other schools for the lead in Division I wrestling, and All-America honoree Jonathan Millner is one of five returners who entered the 2021 NCAAs with a top-20 seed.
A schedule running from November to March includes eight SoCon duals, four non-league duals (with three against ACC programs) and five regular-season tournaments, with a home-opening Mountaineer Invitational that will draw wrestlers from strong out-of-state programs like Arizona State, Indiana, Illinois, Kent State and Air Force.
After App State wraps up the regular season with a Sunday home dual against Campbell on Feb. 13
… rest of story at https://appstatesports.com/news/2021/9/9/wrestling-announces-2021-22-schedule-ticket-plans.aspx?mc_cid=9747ba1743&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Blue Devils Release 2021-22 Schedule
DURHAM – Duke wrestling head coach Glen Lanham has announced the release of the 2021-22 Duke wrestling schedule. The Blue Devils will compete across five months, six states and the District of Columbia in a full season of action.
“I’m very excited about the upcoming season,” said Lanham. “It’s great to go from five matches last season to 16 matches and tournament dates. A full schedule gives our guy’s more opportunities to improve before the ACC and NCAA Tournaments. In addition, it will be great wrestling in front of a home crowd!”
The season gets underway on Nov. 6, when the Blue Devils head to Charleston, S.C. for the Battle at The Citadel. The Blue Devils have long frequented the event and were last at it during the 2019-20 season. Following the trip to The Citadel, the Blue Devils send more wrestlers to the Mountaineer Invitational, hosted by Appalachian State on Nov. 14.
Dual matches get started with a swing in the Hoosier State, … rest of story at https://goduke.com/news/2021/9/22/wrestling-blue-devils-release-2021-22-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=1b9cf77c75&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – Newberry Wrestling Announces Changes to Coaching Staff
Cy Wainwright Steps Down, Deral Brown named Head Coach, Bryant Blanton Promoted
Newberry, S.C. – There are many changes coming for the nationally prominent Newberry wrestling program. First, Cy Wainwright is stepping down from his position as head coach. Former assistant coach, Deral Brown, has been named as Wainwright’s successor and Assistant Coach, Bryant Blanton, has been promoted to Associate Head Coach.
Wainwright steps down as head coach after winning five consecutive conference championships. Wainwright, a heavyweight national champion for Newberry in 2009, will stay at Newberry as a professor and an Assistant to the Athletic Director. Following a prolonged battle with cancer, Cy’s wife, Megan, passed away on September 1st, 2021. As Wainwright was both a head coach as well as a professor, he is stepping away in order to have time to focus on his two kids. “The reality of losing Megan means I have to concentrate on being the best Dad I can be,” said Wainwright. I need to be home for them, and am choosing to do that. I have enjoyed teaching three classes each semester since I’ve been head coach at Newberry, and I am flattered that President Scherrens and Dr. Sid Parrish have paved the way for me to continue to teach. I am also appreciative to Athletic Director Ralph Patterson for making a place for me in the athletic department. Obviously, I will stay connected to the wrestling program. I’m proud of the run we had while I was head coach, and I hope to watch Deral and Bryant and our wrestlers take it to another level.”
Deral Brown will take over the head coaching duties on October 1st.
… rest of story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2021/9/21/wrestling-announces-changes-to-coaching-staff.aspx?mc_cid=94fa238c36&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – Mount Olive To Add Women’s Wrestling For 2022-23 Season
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — University of Mount Olive will add women’s wrestling to the 22 NCAA Division II varsity sports currently being offered by the university, announced Vice President for Athletics Jeff Eisen. The program will begin competition in the 2022-2023 academic year. UMO is a member of Conference Carolinas for its current sport offerings and will participate in women’s wrestling as an independent. UMO will be the first Division II school in North Carolina to participate in women’s wrestling. It will join fellow Conference Carolinas members Emmanuel College and King University as sponsors of women’s wrestling teams. The NCAA recognized women’s wrestling as an emerging sport in 2020 for all three divisions and there are currently 45 NCAA intercollegiate women’s wrestling programs. Plans are underway to hire a head coach as soon as possible. The women’s wrestling team will practice and condition at the Wresting Practice Facility located just off the UMO campus. Home competitions will be held in Kornegay Arena. “We have had great success with men’s wrestling and look to use that as a springboard to adding women’s wrestling,” … rest of story at https://umotrojans.com/news/2021/9/27/general-mount-olive-to-add-womens-wrestling-for-2022-23-season.aspx?mc_cid=a0250c87c5&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NCAA Division III News (2022) – # 1
TDR Editor’s Notes ; The following articles include retiring coaches, new coaches, recruited and transferring wrestlers in Division III schools. We presented just the first paragraoh or two from the article and a link to the rest of the story. We encourage fans to read on about the Division III teams. Keep wrestling onward!
Contact us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com Blog # 2991 (10/12/21)
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1 } – Bradbury takes reins of wrestling program
SEWARD, Neb. – The Concordia University Wrestling program will transition leaders as former Head Coach Levi Calhoun has moved into an Assistant Athletic Director role with the Bulldogs. In his place, Concordia Athletics has tabbed former Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) Associate Head Wrestling Coach Myron Bradbury, as announced on Tuesday (Aug. 17). Bradbury becomes the fifth Bulldog Head Wrestling Coach during the GPAC era. A rising star on the NAIA landscape, Bradbury also previously assisted the men’s and women’s wrestling programs at NAIA member Lyon College in Batesville, Ark. Bradbury’s staff at Concordia will include Assistant Coach Tyree Cox. … rest of story at https://www.cune.edu/athletics/teams/wrestling/news/bradbury-takes-reins-wrestling-program?mc_cid=d8597d10e7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – REDSHIRTING COMING TO DIII?
The Division III Initial Publication of Proposed Legislation was released this week. This document lays out for the first time proposed changes to NCAA rules that could be voted on at the 2022 NCAA Convention in January. Two of the proposals are particularly relevant to DIII wrestling.
The first proposal is innocuously titled as follows:
No. 1-3 ELIGIBILITY — CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING SEASON OF ELIGIBILITY — MINIMUM AMOUNT OF
PARTICIPATION — ONLY COMPETITION TRIGGERING USE OF A SEASON
However, what the proposal does is bring redshirting to Division III. Currently, a DIII athlete uses a season of eligibility if he or she practices after the first competition of the season. This is how athletes are kept from redshirting. It does not matter if they compete or not. If they practice during the competition portion of the season, they use a season of eligibility. This proposal removes that part of the rule and specifies that only competition can trigger the use of a season. … rest of story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/redshirting-coming-to-diii/?mc_cid=9437ea749e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Zach Binkerd Named Head Wrestling Coach
FOREST GROVE, Ore.- Pacific University Athletics is excited to announce the addition of Zach Binkerd as the Head Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach.
A Pacific alum, Binkerd was an assistant coach with the Boxer wrestling program before earning the interim head coach position during the 2020-21 season. “Coach Binkerd, in the interim role last year, showed a genuine commitment to our student-athletes and the development of wrestling at Pacific,” said Director of Athletics Keith Buckley. We are pleased that he will continue forward as our head wrestling coach.”
As an assistant coach, the Hillsboro, Ore. native helped three Boxer men’s wrestlers reach the second round of the consolation round of the NCAA Division III West Regional in 2018-19 season. In the same season, he helped four women’s wrestlers participate in the WCWA Wrestling Championships while two wrestlers earned top-four finishes at the Oregon Women’s State Championship.
Binkerd was a standout wrestler himself, competing four years on the mats for the Boxers after wrestling four years in high school at Hillsboro High School. He was a four-time placewinner and two-time state finalist for the Spartans. … rest of story at https://goboxers.com/news/2021/8/20/general-zach-binkerd-named-head-wrestling-coach.aspx?mc_cid=723b79dfbb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Don Murray Steps Down as Wrestling Coach After 51 Years
Longtime SUNY Brockport Wrestling Coach Don Murray has stepped down from his coaching responsibilities. Murray has served as the head coach of Brockport’s wrestling program for the past 51 years. His success during that period included five NCAA team national championships, 27 individual national champions, and 147 All-Americans. He was the longest active tenured coach in any sport in NCAA Division III. “SUNY Brockport would like to thank Coach Murray for his dedicated service over his long and decorated career. Don built a strong wrestling program and cultivated an international reputation. But we would especially like to thank him for the tremendous impact he has had on the thousands of student-athletes he’s worked with over the years. They are his most enduring legacy,” said SUNY Brockport Director of Athletics Erick Hart.
Bill Jacoutot, who has been on Murray’s coaching staff since 2010, has been named interim head coach. Jacoutot spent 28 years as the wrestling coach at Spencerport High School, where he accumulated 353 wins, five nationally ranked teams, seven New York State team championships, … rest of story at https://gobrockport.com/news/2021/8/19/don-murray-steps-down-as-wrestling-coach-after-51-years.aspx?mc_cid=409316e7bb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Brockport wrestling coach Don Murray suddenly retires after 51 years and 5 titles
Don Murray, who coached national championship college wrestling teams and hundreds of All-Americans at SUNY Brockport, suddenly removed himself from the program Thursday afternoon. Brockport provided a link on Twitter to the announcement, which says Murray has stepped away after 51 years and that assistant coach Bill Jacoutot was named interim coach of the Golden Eagles. … rest of story at https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/2021/08/20/brockport-wrestling-coach-don-murray-suddenly-retires-after-51-years/8211894002/?mc_cid=723b79dfbb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Roosa Era Set To Start In 2021 As Wrestling Schedule Released
WILKES-BARRE, PA (August 24, 2021) — The King’s College wrestling squad announced its 2021-22 season slate for the upcoming year, a season that will see now second-year head coach Josh Roosa get his opportunity to send a squad to the mat after having 2020-21 canceled due to CoVID-19. “Not to steal from the great Michael Jordan but we will keep it simple: ‘we are back’,” said Roosa. “We are looking forward to have the opportunity to step back in the competitive arena. Our guys will definitely be battle tested come time to compete to become NCAA qualifiers, All-Americans and National Champions.”
The Monarchs start their season the same way as most previous years, hosting the Ned McGinley Invitational November 6 in McGrane Gymnasium. King’s is on the road for four straight outings at Roger Williams University, Bloomsburg University, Muhlenberg College and Messiah University before returning home Dec. 11 to host Pitt-Bradford, Muhlenberg and Alvernia University in a quad-match.
The Monarchs finish the first semester with trips to the Lycoming College Duals on December 20,
… rest of story at https://kingscollegeathletics.com/news/2021/8/24/roosa-era-set-to-start-in-2021-as-wrestling-schedule-released.aspx?mc_cid=a9f2930526&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
KING’S DEDICATES NEW WRESTLING FACILITY IN HONOR OF NED MCGINLEY
WILKES-BARRE, PA (September 20, 2021) — King’s College Athletics and the wrestling program dedicated Ned McGinley on Saturday morning with the opening of the Ned McGinley Wrestling Facility.
Coach McGinley has made a tremendous impact on not only the wrestling program, but also King’s College athletics and the local community. He started the wrestling program in 1968. In his 48 years of coaching he amassed 455 dual meet wins, 45 Division III National Tournament qualifiers, 20 MAC Champions, 18 NCAA Division III All-Americans, and 6 NCAA Division III National Finalists just to name a few of his many accomplishments. … rest of story at https://kingscollegeathletics.com/news/2021/9/20/kings-dedicates-new-wrestling-facility-in-honor-of-ned-mcginley.aspx
6 } – SEAN WHITE NAMED ACTING HEAD WRESTLING COACH
STORM LAKE, Iowa (August 24, 2021) – Buena Vista University director of athletics, Scott Brown, has announced that Sean White will be named acting head coach for the Beaver wrestling program. White takes over for Mark Rial who has decided to step down as head coach after guiding the team since 2018-19. “I want to thank Mark for his leadership and commitment to his student-athletes these last three seasons,” says Brown. “I know it wasn’t an easy decision for him to make, and we wish him and his family all the best. That said, I am extremely excited to have someone with Sean’s leadership in place to serve as the acting head coach.”
White has served as the program’s top assistant coach the last seven years. During that time, he has been a part of 13 regional placewinners, two national qualifiers and one All-American (NWCA). He has also played a very large role in the Northwest Iowa Wrestling Regional Training Center, guiding practices for elite student-athletes in the area. … rest of story at https://bvuathletics.com/news/2021/8/24/sean-white-named-acting-head-wrestling-coach.aspx?mc_cid=a69354e5be&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Men’s Wrestling Ready for Full 2021-22 Campaign as Coach Turner Releases Schedule
Gothic Knights Set to Compete at Least 18 Times in First-Ever Full Season
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The New Jersey City University men’s wrestling program is locked and loaded for the first full season in program history as head coach Harry Turner officially released the 2021-22 schedule. NJCU, which only competed three times last year due to an abbreviated schedule, will now wrestle at least 18 times this upcoming season, including four separate home dates at the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center (JMAC). All home matches will be live streamed on GothicVision.
Things get started, Nov. 7, 2021, when the Gothic Knights head down to Coach Turner’s old stomping grounds in Piscataway, N.J., for a quadrangular meet at Rutgers University. NJCU will face off with a trio of Division I programs in host Rutgers University, Cleveland State University and Binghamton University. Jersey City then heads out to Collegeville, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 13, for the Racich Rumble, hosted by Ursinus College. NJCU then returns to the JMAC for its second-ever home match in program history on Saturday evening, Nov. 20, when those same Ursinus Bears come to Jersey City. The grapplers next action happens in Elizabethtown, Pa., on Saturday, Dec. 4, for the Blue Jay Classic, hosted by Elizabethtown College. … rest of story at https://njcugothicknights.com/news/2021/9/14/mens-wrestling-ready-for-full-2021-22-campaign-as-coach-turner-releases-schedule.aspx
8 } – Wartburg Announces 2021 Hall of Fame Class
WAVERLY, Iowa — The Wartburg College Athletics Hall of Fame Committee has announced the class of 2021 inductees – Akeya Aimable (women’s track & field, volleyball), Justin Beatty (football), Blake Gillis (wrestling), Wil Kelly (wrestling) Molly (Eslick) Kremer (women’s tennis), Ryan Moorman (baseball), Jacob Naig (wrestling), Monica Severson (coach/administrator), and Nick Weber (football).
Blake Gillis ’08 Wrestling of Spencer, Iowa
A 2008 Wartburg graduate, Blake Gillis was a four-time All-American and NCAA Finalist, winning the heavyweight national title during his senior season in 2007. He led Wartburg to four consecutive conference championships, two national runner-up finishes, and national championships in 2004 and 2006. Gillis was an Iowa Conference heavyweight champion in each of his four seasons in Orange & Black and was a three-time conference wrestler of the week award winner. He compiled 23 career technical falls, 12 falls, and totaled a career record of 139-11 to rank fifth on Wartburg’s all-time wins list.
He was inducted into the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Hall of Fame in 2018.
… rest of story at https://go-knights.net/news/2021/8/18/track-field-wartburg-announces-2021-hall-of-fame-class.aspx?mc_cid=9437ea749e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – B.W.U. Wrestling Rolls Out 2021-22 Schedule
BEREA, Ohio – Under the direction of five-time Ohio Athletic Conference Wrestling Coach of the Year Jamie Gibbs, the Baldwin Wallace University wrestling has announced its 2021-22 schedule.
BW, who won its fifth OAC Championship in the last six seasons during the 2021 campaign, opens the season at the two-day Ithaca (N.Y.) Invitational on November 5 and 6 and then travel to Angola, Indiana on November 13 to compete in the Trine Invitational. The Yellow Jackets open OAC action in their home opener against the University of Mount Union on November 16 before hosting the BW Invitational on November 20. BW closes out the first month of action with an OAC dual on the road against Otterbein on November 30.
The month of December features trips to Naperville, Illinois for the 57th North Central College Invitational on December 11, a trip to Sandusky for the Kalahari Duals hosted by Heidelberg University and a trip to Olivet, Michigan for duals against NCAA Division I Michigan State University Duals and Olivet College on December 18. The Yellow Jackets open the 2022 portion of its schedule when it travels to Louisville, Kentucky to compete in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) National Duals on January 6 and 7. … rest of story at https://baldwinwallace.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2021-22/releases/schedule?mc_cid=7075a2a45d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Hibbs Hired as Director of Wrestling
ALMA,Mich. — Todd Hibbs is returning to the place where he enjoyed some of the greatest successes in his career as a wrestling coach.
Hibbs, who served as the Scots’ head wrestling coach from 2011-16, has been hired to return as Director of Wrestling, Director of Athletics Sarah Dehring announced on Monday, Sept. 20. In addition to his responsibilities with wrestling, Hibbs will join the senior athletics staff, as Assistant Athletics Director for Development and External Relations.
“We are so fortunate to have Todd rejoining our Alma College family,” Dehring said. “He did an incredible job training student-athletes on the wrestling mat and in the weight room during his time at Alma, but what stood out to me most was his dedication to their academics and other campus involvement. Todd’s energy and experience will pair nicely with the dedication and knowledge from Coach Jared Groeneveld and Coach Fletcher Roberts, taking the wrestling program to the next level.”
“I am beyond thrilled for the opportunity to return to Alma College and work to support not only an outstanding wrestling team, but all Scot programs, as we continue to make this plaid presence known in the MIAA and beyond,” Hibbs said. “I’d especially like to thank the hiring committee and administration for making me a Scot again. Scots Wha Hae!”
In 2011, Alma College fielded its first varsity wrestling team since 1984, with Hibbs as its head coach. Under Hibbs’ guidance, the Scots grew into a consistent top-20 team in NCAA Division III, peaking at sixth in the nation. At the 2016 NCAA Division III Championships, Alma featured three All-Americans, marking the first time in the history of the program the Scots had more than one at the national championships.
… rest of story at https://alma.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2021-22/releases/20210920elyejy?mc_cid=741a90dc5b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
And Tobias steps down as Alma head wrestling coach
ALMA, Mich. — Jeremiah Tobias, the head coach of the Alma College wrestling team, will be leaving the program, athletic director Sarah Dehring announced Friday, Sept. 10.
“I’d like to thank Jeremiah for everything he has done for Alma College and the wrestling program, and wish him well in his future endeavors,” Dehring said.
Tobias was named the head wrestling coach in 2016 after serving as an assistant for the previous five years. Since that time, Tobias coached three All-Americans and four Academic All-Americans. … rest of story at https://almascots.com/sports/wrest/2021-22/releases/20210913ii0xbg?mc_cid=985178620d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – Back to School for Gabe LaVey
On August 18th, it was back to school for students at Averett University in Danville, Virginia. Of course, that included a large contingent of wrestlers seeking to compete for head coach Blake Roulo’s Division III program. But, back to school had an entirely different connotation for one of the team’s newest faces, Gabe LaVey. As a 28-year-old, who will turn 29 before the start of the season, LaVey is looking to get some form of closure on a journey he started a decade ago at NC State. This sort of thing happens from time to time at non-DI schools, so why exactly is LaVey’s story different from others of this ilk? Well, Gabe has already established himself as one of the top high school and club coaches in the Commonwealth of Virginia. … rest of story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24919?mc_cid=7c54a7fcd6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – Wrestlers Spend Morning Cleaning up Campus & Community
For the second consecutive year, Coach Signorelli and the Alfred State wrestling program spent a morning giving back to the college and the Alfred Community. 36 members of the program participated in the cleanup event. Members of the team broke up into groups and went around the Alfred State, Alfred University, and the village of Alfred cleaning up the area. Over a dozen bags of garbage was picked up by the team in an effort to make their home look nice as the 2021 school year begins. … rest of story at https://alfredstate.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2021-22/releases/20210905mwd928?mc_cid=3805e01dae&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
And Coach Rob McCabe Announces 19 to Wesleyan Wrestling Roster in 2021-22
OWENSBORO, KY. – The Kentucky Wesleyan College wrestling program has announced the addition of 19 new members on Thursday, as announced by Head Coach Rob McCabe. The 2021 recruiting class originates from seven different states with the most coming from Georgia (6). The tri-state of Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois collectively produced nine new additions to the 2021-22 roster. McCabe addressed the programs need for depth at various weight classes as well as solidifying the upper weights.The Panthers will be starting their fourth season of competition this winter. … rest of story at https://kwcpanthers.com/news/2021/8/11/coach-rob-mccabe-announces-19-to-wesleyan-wrestling-roster-in-2021-22.aspx?mc_cid=4f2ba10c67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NCAA Division II News (2022) – # 1
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Full schedules for some of the Division II teams are included with some articles about star recruits for the D-II teams. At least 4 new schools will join the D-II ranks and several D-II schools will be adding Women’s teams. Wrestling is growing at many levels. Keep wrestling onward. Contact us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com Blog # 2990 (10/10/21)
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1 } – CHAYSE JACKSON NAMED HEAD WRESTLING COACH AT SMSU
MARSHALL, Minn. – Southwest Minnesota State University Interim Director of Athletics Bruce Saugstad announced on Thursday the hiring of Chayse Jackson as the next head wrestling coach at SMSU.
Jackson comes to SMSU after serving the past three seasons as an assistant coach at Minot State University. Jackson, who becomes just the fifth head coach in the 55-year history of the program, takes over for Jesse Nelson, who announced his resignation on May 6 after 14 seasons as head coach.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chayse as our next head wrestling coach,” Saugstad said. “Chayse was outstanding in the interview process as his philosophy and vision made him the person to lead our program. He has a tremendous work ethic, energy and passion for the sport which will be invaluable to our student-athletes both on and off the mat. We look forward to Chayse’s leadership to help continue to build on our wrestling tradition.”
Jackson helped Minot State make significant improvements … rest of story at https://smsumustangs.com/news/2021/7/15/wrestling-chayse-jackson-named-head-wrestling-coach-at-smsu.aspx?mc_cid=fb87a783fb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Vikings to Take on North Dakota State at Sanford Pentagon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana wrestling team will make its Sanford Pentagon debut on December 4 with a dual against NCAA Division I North Dakota State. The dual, presented by Dental Comfort Center and River Ridge Oral Surgery, will begin at 2 p.m. on Heritage Court.
“Turning the lights off on Heritage Court and putting a spotlight on the mat is always an exciting event at the Pentagon,” said Jesse Smith, vice president of operations at the Sanford Sports Complex. “These two programs have a history of producing great teams and individual wrestlers, and fans will be in for a competitive dual with a great atmosphere.” … rest of story at https://theguillotine.com/2021/07/vikings-to-take-on-north-dakota-state-at-sanford-pentagon/?mc_cid=9d57322631&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b&doing_wp_cron=1627317905.2692830562591552734375
3 } – Pat Pecora Inducted Into National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
Pitt-Johnstown wrestling coach Pat Pecora, college wrestling’s all-time winningest coach, earned induction his ninth hall of fame, the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Thursday evening at Lemont Restaurant in Pittsburgh.
Pecora was joined by Jimmy `Mags´ Manganello as the 2021 inductees. In addition, the Hall of Fame also presented its annual awards…Joseph B Natoli Community Award-Mr. Terry Ranieri – Posthumously, Dominic T Roppa Memorial Award-Mr. Anthony Sanzo, Frank A Santamaria Lifetime Achievement Award-Mr. Tony DeNunzio Sr., Dan Marino Sr. Organized Labor Leader Award-Mr. Steve Catanese, and the Man Of The Year-Mr. Warren Ciabattoni.
Prior to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Pecora previously earned induction into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame-East Boro Chapter (1994), … rest of story at https://pittjohnstownathletics.com/news/2021/8/9/wrestling-pat-pecora-inducted-into-national-italian-american-sports-hall-of-fame.aspx?mc_cid=79d2b15df8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – UNK AD feels program survived COVID year
KEARNEY — Reflecting on last season, University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Director Marc Bauer looked out for the Loper student-athletes. “The important thing was that we got our kids engaged in participating,” Bauer said. “So many kids today, starting from when they were very little, have … had sports throughout their entire life. Then all of a sudden, it was just like the door slammed shut.” Bauer was with the Loper wrestling team on the eve of their 2020 national tournament when the coronavirus pandemic took hold and they were told to go home. The same thing happened to the track team at the indoor nationals. Basketball didn’t have a national tournament. All spring sports were canceled. UNK students, on spring break, returned for one week while faculty set up the parameters for online classes. … rest of story at https://kearneyhub.com/sports/college/unk/unk-ad-feels-program-survived-covid-year/article_3852df8c-e13a-11eb-8c0a-df13d50890a5.html?mc_cid=d1b37a6e41&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Derby’s Cason Lindsey brings a gritty work ethic to Fort Hays State
Cason Lindsey had a remarkable prep career at Derby High School. Lindsey set a high expectation inside the wrestling room as a three-time wrestling state champion, four-time state placer and owner of a 143-23 career record. The next level was in the cards early and wrestling head coach Bill Ross saw that Lindsey was going to be special in the first few weeks of practice during his freshman year. “I could tell he was going to be special in his freshman year just by his work ethic and attitude,” Ross said. “He seemed much more mature than a freshman when he came in the room.” In June, Lindsey announced that he would continue his wrestling career at Fort Hays State University. The decision to become a Tiger was easy after the first interaction with wrestling coach Erik Wince. “I had colleges telling me they wanted me, and it didn’t feel like I got the respect that I wanted,” Lindsey said. “I visited Fort Hays State, and Wince is working out with the team and I was like this guy wants to be in the wrestling room and wants to get better.” … rest of story at http://www.derbyinformer.com/sports/derby_sports/derbys-cason-lindsey-brings-a-gritty-work-ethic-to-fort-hays-state/article_a9c13998-ef09-11eb-aaf4-df327d5d78ac.html?mc_cid=e223f59fcd&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Thomas More University Unanimously Approved for Provisional Membership to Join Great Midwest Athletic Conference
CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. (August 18, 2021) — Thomas More University announced today that following a successful site visit in June of 2021, the University was unanimously approved for provisional membership in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, a Division II conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). “As a key strategic initiative in the University’s strategic plan, Lighting the Way, we have spent the better part of the past year assessing this opportunity as we want to ensure that our student-athletes have the very best experience while we enhance the regional position of the University. The decision to join the Great Midwest and apply for NCAA DII membership will greatly assist our efforts as we look to bolster our academic and athletic reputation in the region,” said President Joseph Chillo, LP.D.
The University currently competes in the Mid-South Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). “We have thoroughly enjoyed our experience in the NAIA and can’t say enough about how great the leadership of the Presidents, Athletic Directors, and NAIA staff have been to partner with. … rest of story at https://thomasmore.prestosports.com/general/2021-22/releases/20210818ena8wp?mc_cid=9437ea749e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Four-Time State Champion Josh Taylor Signs with UCO
Big in-state recruiting news for UCO as they’ve signed one of Oklahoma’s best available recruits in 4-time State Champion Josh Taylor. Taylor went 28-0 this year at 138 and made the Small East All-State roster at 145. He was a star during his time at Skiatook competing for the Bulldogs. This past season he helped lead them to their third straight dual state dual title and a runner-up finish in 4A behind Tuttle. Taylor was the preseason Nationals Champion for 2020. … rest of story at https://owrestle.com/four-time-state-champion-josh-taylor-signs-with-uco/
8 } – Wheeling Wrestling Releases 2021-2022 Season Schedule
Wheeling, W. Va. – After fighting through a pandemic-ladent spring season, the Wheeling University Wrestling team has released their 2021-2022 schedule. The year kicks off on November 7th at the Pembroke Classic and runs through early March with the NCAA Nationals scheduled from March 11th through March 12th in St. Louis.
Last season, the Cardinals had three wrestlers compete at the MEC Championships and had all three wrestlers place in the event. All three were freshman last season and the trio helped Wheeling place eighth overall at the event. Kale’anhe Slaughter wrestled at 149 pounds and placed fifth at the event picking up a 9-6 decision over Alderson Broaddus’s Chad Miller. Desean Mercadel followed him with a fifth place finish at 174 pounds and Clarouly Meca finished the day with a sixth-place finish at 275 pounds. Wheeling kicks off their season with the Pembroke Classic on November 7th, before returning home for their first match in the Alma Grace McDonough Center since February 18th, 2021. They will host rival West Liberty in the Alma Grace McDonough Center at 6 PM as their team gets a taste of wrestling in front of the home crowd. … rest of story at https://wucardinals.com/news/2021/9/23/wheeling-wrestling-releases-2021-2022-season-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=255db46f2a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Northern State Wrestling Releases 2021-22 Schedule
Aberdeen, S.D. – The 2021-22 Northern State wrestling schedule is now live on nsuwolves.com. The Wolves will face-off 14 duals and four opens, running November through March. NSU opens the year at home on November 11 at 7 p.m. versus Concordia Moorhead.
The full 2021-22 schedule is below and features five home duals, featuring match-ups with the Cobbers, Southwest Minnesota State, Augustana, Wisconsin Parkside, and UMary. The Wolves are coming off a 5-0 record in 2020-21 and their first NSIC Championship since the early 2000s.
… rest of story at https://nsuwolves.com/news/2021/8/19/northern-state-wrestling-releases-2021-22-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=409316e7bb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Minot State wrestling team ready to hit the mat as Beavers announce schedule for 2021-22 season
MINOT, N.D. – Coming off a shortened season from a year ago, the Minot State wrestling team is eager to hit the mats for a full campaign this time around as the Beavers and head coach Evan Forde announced their schedule for the 2021-22 year today.
Minot State gets the year started on their own mat on Halloween, Oct. 31, hosting an intrasquad dual at the MSU Dome at 2 p.m., then open the regular season in earnest the following weekend when the Beavers compete in the Cobber Open hosted by Minnesota State University Moorhead on Nov. 6. “We are very excited to get back to a full season of competition,” Coach Forde said. “We will have a challenging and competitive schedule as usual. “One addition to our schedule this season will be the Younes Hospitality Open tournament at the University of Nebraska Kearney, which is typically the largest collegiate open tournament in the country. “Our schedule also features six home duals, … rest of story at https://msubeavers.com/news/2021/8/27/wrestling-minot-state-wrestling-team-ready-to-hit-the-mat-as-beavers-announce-schedule-for-2021-22-season.aspx?mc_cid=4e817192a6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – Indianapolis Wrestling releases 2021-22 schedule
INDIANAPOLIS- The 2021-22 UIndy Wrestling schedule was released Wednesday, with the return of the Midwest Classic and a move to a new Super Region highlighting the season which will return to a full slate of dates after COVID-19 shortened last season. “We are excited to have a full season and move to a new region where we can build on some of our GLVC rivalries,” Head Coach Jason Warthan said. “We have a very competitive schedule that will prepare our guys for the toughest regional in the country.”
UIndy opens its season in the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center Nov. 2, with DIII Defiance coming to town. The Greyhounds then head to Maryville’s Kaufman Brand Open, which will feature many of the teams in Super Region 4, UIndy’s new region this season. The Greyhounds will then jump back into dual action Nov. 14, heading to Edmond, … rest of story at https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/2021/8/26/wrestling-releases-2021-22-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=4eecc2a4d7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – Drury wrestling announces 2021-22 schedule
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— The Drury Panthers will open their sixth season of intercollegiate wrestling on Oct. 29 when they host an intra-squad dual, then will start the regular season on Nov. 7 with the Dan Harris Open hosted by Baker University in Kansas.
James Reynolds, who has been Drury’s only head coach since they started the program in 2016, will lead a Panthers team back through a full schedule after the coronavirus pandemic limited the 2021 schedule to just three regular season events and six duals before the regional and national tournaments.
This season, a full slate returns, and the Panthers will participate in five regular season open tournaments and 13 duals in addition to the postseason.
Drury will host a tournament on Dec. 4 and utilize Weiser Gym in addition
… rest of story at https://drurypanthers.com/news/2021/9/9/wrestling-drury-wrestling-announces-2021-22-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=9747ba1743&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NCAA Division I News (2022) – # 1 {National}
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Time to look ahead to the 2021-2022 season as team schedules are being posted. Wrestlers, coaches and fans are eager to jump in and see a full season of action and wrestling results. Keep on Wrestling!
Contact us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com Blog # 2989 (10/02/21)
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1 } – 2021-22 NCAA DI Preseason Rankings Disclaimers
InterMat’s 2021-22 preseason rankings have been released! They can be found here !
Since it is early September, these are very fluid. Many schools are trying to figure out weights, so we will likely see some shuffling between now and November. After doing extensive homework for the rankings, we have included wrestlers we expect to see compete during the 2021-22 campaign. Freshmen from the Class of 2021 have not been included. They will be added as they compete and if they warrant inclusion.
Freshmen from the Class of 2020 that did not enroll in school last year have not been included. They will be added as they compete and if they warrant inclusion. Most of the time, preseason rankings focus only on results that occurred during the previous season. This time we have given some additional weight to results before the 2021 season. The reasoning behind this decision is that Ivy League schools did not compete at all and some conferences were limited as to where they could compete. There are some notable wrestlers in the transfer portal. They have not been included. Once they make their transfer intentions known, they may be added. … rest of story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24920?mc_cid=9193b54186&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Steveson presented Hodge Trophy at Minnesota-Ohio State football game
2021 has been quite a year for Gable Steveson, who captured his first NCAA championship in March for Minnesota, then most recently captured an Olympic gold medal for the United States in freestyle wrestling in Tokyo … all around the age of 21.
And on Sept. 2, 2021, the heavyweight wrestler from Apple Valley, Minn., was honored by his Gopher faithful and WIN Publisher Bryan Van Kley, who presented Steveson the 2021 WIN Magazine/Culture House Dan Hodge Trophy, presented annually each year by ASICS, before over 50,000 Gopher fans during Minnesota’s nationally-televised game with Ohio State. … rest of story, video and pictures at https://www.win-magazine.com/2021/09/03/win-and-minnesota-honored-steveson-with-hodge-trophy/?mc_cid=8a41e25d1e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b#utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=win-and-minnesota-honored-steveson-with-hodge-trophy
3 } – SEASON 5, COLUMN 12: SCHED-ULE PALOOZA IN SUMMER-TIME; LIGHT-NING LUKE & BAKERS-FIELD DREAM-ING BIG
Teams have decided to stop the tease and roll with the please as schedules are posting across the country, Left Coast wrestling lessons from the Book of Luke, a fierce, fiery friend returns to the Scenic City, and more SoCon news stories, please!
FILL IN THE DATES & MAKE IT GREAT
Whoa. The date setters put in some serious overtime the last week or so. Either that or this columns been asleep at the wheel on schedules. Little of both, perhaps. Anywhoo, heres news you can use of whos doing what where and when. The how you know. The why will be speculative.
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11/7 Clarion Open 11/13 @Davidson, NC/ Quad Meet 10 a.m. Rutgers 11:30 a.m. UTC 1 p.m. Davidson 11/20 Shorty Hitchcock Open 12/1 Bloomsburg 12/3 Ohio University 12/11. Stephens Institute of Technology & Messiah College 12/17-19 Reno Tournament of Champions 12/23 Buffalo 1/7/21 SIUE 1/14 Cleveland State 1/22 Lock Haven 1/30 Hofstra & Kent State 2/5 George Mason 2/6 Navy 2/11 Rider 2/20 Edinboro
The Golden Eagles (Season 5, Column 9) are hunting their 2nd winning season under 8 year Head Coach Keith Ferraro. They need to take flight early, too, as they close with 6 tough duals the last 3 weeks, exactly 1 of which they’ll be favored in on paper. … rest of story at https://morewrestlingplease.wordpress.com/2021/08/29/season-5-column-12-sched-ule-palooza-in-summer-time-light-ning-luke-bakers-field-dream-ing-big-drexel-bring-ing-heat-cheese-steaks-to-chatta-nooga-so-cool-so-hot-socon/?mc_cid=4eecc2a4d7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Gold medalist Steveson having fun as he considers next move
Even an Olympic gold medalist has limits. American wrestler Gable Steveson has been on the go since his dramatic last-second victory in the freestyle heavyweight final put him at the top of the podium in Tokyo. He blew the Gjallarhorn at a Minnesota Vikings preseason game, attended a Bellator MMA event and showed up at World Wrestling Entertainment’s SummerSlam, stepping into the ring to celebrate bringing home the gold in front of more than 50,000 adoring fans.
He’s living it up as he contemplates his next move. “It’s very new and something different that I haven’t experienced, but I think I’m taking it very well and I’m staying the course how I should be,” he said. Even for a 21-year-old who seemingly has the world by the tail, being Gable Steveson can be overwhelming. Reality hit when he became so busy that he opted out of the World Championships in Oslo. … rest of story at https://apnews.com/article/sports-nfl-football-d8dffed05fd8cb48dfde10be5a77eac6?mc_cid=4eecc2a4d7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – 5 storylines to watch in the 2021-22 NCAA wrestling season
All roads lead to Detroit. The 2021-22 college wrestling season will culminate on March 19, 2022, in Little Caesar’s Arena at the NCAA championships, but the events leading up to that finale under the bright lights on Saturday night are the moments that will generate the stories to remember.
NCAA WRESTLING: Complete history of team national champions
After a shortened season in 2021 void of open tournaments and winter classics like the Cliff Keen Invitational, Midlands and the Southern Scuffle, the 2021-22 season is expected to be more traditional, with one unusual twist. All wrestlers were given an extra year of eligibility last season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning that some athletes like Iowa’s Jaydin Eierman and Michael Kemerer will be returning for a seventh season while other athletes like Oklahoma State’s AJ Ferrari are essentially earning a second freshman year. The weights are stacked, the field is deep, and the battle for each individual national title will be intense, dramatic and full of surprises. Here are the major storylines you need to know in advance of what will undoubtedly be an exciting season ahead.
1. All 10 2021 NCAA champions return, headlined by Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Steveson
When Minnesota heavyweight NCAA champion Gable Steveson earned his golden takedown against Geno Petriashvili to win the 125kg bracket at the Tokyo Olympics, questions started swirling: Would Steveson return to Minnesota? Would he sign with the WWE? Would he explore other opportunities?
… rest of story at https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2021-07-31/5-storylines-watch-2021-22-ncaa-wrestling-season?mc_cid=0b274c55e9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – The 25 most exciting wrestlers to watch in the 2021-22 NCAA wrestling season
The biggest stars perform best when the lights shine the brightest, and with the return of fans to arenas all over the country, the spotlight will certainly be on the nation’s top college wrestlers this year. But who puts on the biggest show? Which wrestlers compete in a way that makes them must-watch performers every time they step on the mat? Here is a list of 25 of the most entertaining, skilled and flashy competitors on the NCAA wrestling scene this season. While this list is subjective and not based entirely on tournament finishes, all 10 champs from 2021 made the list because, let’s be honest, elite wrestling is exciting. These are the wrestlers you won’t want to miss this upcoming season.
1. Gable Steveson, Minnesota
With the skill and speed of a lightweight and the power and strength of a heavyweight, Minnesota’s Gable Steveson is the whole package. His Olympic gold medal and his now-iconic back layout celebration doesn’t hurt his brand either. Steveson put himself in a class by himself after running away with the heavyweight title last season, beating the likes of Junior World Champion Mason Parris, Junior World silver medalist Greg Kerkvliet, two-time All-American Tony Cassioppi. He finished the year with his third All-American honor, his second Big Ten title and his first NCAA title.
But the Steveson era is only just beginning.
GABLE FOR GOLD: Minnesota heavyweight champ wins 2021 Olympic title at 125kg
Following his success at the NCAA tournament, Steveson rolled through Olympic Trials with two finals wins over World Team member Nick Gwiazdowski and earned a spot on the 2021 Olympic Team. Oh, and you know he pulled out the same backflip celebration after that win too. … rest of story at https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2021-09-21/25-most-exciting-wrestlers-watch-2021-22-ncaa-wrestling-season?mc_cid=94fa238c36&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – USA WRESTLING RELEASES PRELIMINARY 2021-22 NATIONAL EVENTS SCHEDULE
With the 2021-22 USA Wrestling membership season now underway, USA Wrestling has begun to release its schedule of national events for the new season. There will be a full schedule of USA Wrestling national and regional events held in the season ahead, including competition in numerous age-groups and wrestling styles. As families begin to work on their wrestling competition plans for the 2021-22 season, USA Wrestling wants to make sure you are aware of the dates for its popular national and regional events. At this time, USA Wrestling has posted these events to its online schedule on USAWrestlingEvents.com CURRENT ONLINE EVENT SCHEDULE
September 11-12 – Senior World Team Trials, Lincoln, Neb.
October 15-17- Folkstyle Tour of America – National Club Duals, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
October 29-31 -USA Wrestling Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals, Des Moines, Iowa … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/August/31/Save-the-Date-USA-Wrestling-Schedule?mc_cid=ec459aa678&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Gene Nighman ’81 Named Executive Director of EIWA
ITHACA, N.Y. – The Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) announced Wednesday the hiring of Gene Nighman ’81 as its executive director. He replaces former executive director Greg Strobel who passed away last October. A Cornell Athletics Hall of Fame inductee in 1992, Nighman was a three-time All-Ivy first team selection and won the EIWA title at 142 pounds in 1981. He compiled a career record of 71-18-1 highlighted by a seventh-place finish at the 1981 NCAA championships.
Following his graduation from Cornell, Nighman served as the head wrestling coach at SUNY-Cortland for 16 seasons (1983-99), guiding the Red Dragons to a 163-104-3 dual meet record. In 2011, Nighman was inducted into the National Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Following his departure from SUNY-Cortland, Nighman returned to his alma mater where he served as Director of Athletic Ticketing for nearly 20 years. … rest of story at https://cornellbigred.com/news/2021/8/4/wrestling-gene-nighman-81-named-executive-director-of-eiwa.aspx?mc_cid=79d2b15df8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Patience, Persistence, and Positivity; The Rise of Princeton Wrestling
It was the summer of 2006. Coach Chris Ayres left his comfortable assistant coaching job at perennial powerhouse Lehigh to become the head coach at Princeton. Why do I say comfortable? Well, Lehigh was, essentially, a top ten team year in and year out. Princeton was constantly in the basement of the Ivy League standings. Coach Ayres knew he had a tall order ahead of him. How tall exactly? In his first two seasons, the team had a dual meet record of 0-35. Yes, that is not a typo. Zero and thirty-five. Ayres was no stranger to putting in hard work, even if his results did not show it as much as he’d like. He was, what I consider, a late bloomer himself. He walked onto the Lehigh team without ever winning a state medal in high school. With determination, and finally getting things to “click” on the mat, Ayres earned All-American honors at 157 lbs. Plus, his 120 career wins are good enough for second all-time in Lehigh History. Only Jon Trenge has more, while Lehigh’s latest National Champion, Darian Cruz, is tied with Ayres. He also currently holds the season record for number of wins with 39, while never missing a dual meet in 4 years. Looking at how far Princeton has come, it is literally night and day. From being dead last in the Ivy League every year, unable to bring a complete ten-man line up to dual meets, to now being ranked in the top 25 every year and winning the Ivy League Wrestling Title in 2020. Coincidentally, this title was the university’s 500th Ivy League title across all thirty-seven varsity sports. Princeton is the first Ivy League school to reach this monumental achievement. … rest of story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24968?mc_cid=1b9cf77c75&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – A Season Unlike Any Other
STANFORD, Calif. – In the face of a global pandemic and sport discontinuation, the 2020-21 Stanford wrestling team found a way to persevere and remain a family. It was truly an unprecedented time for the Cardinal program. Under the direction of 13th-year head coach Jason Borrelli, Stanford was 5-3 overall, including 4-0 in Pac-12 duals, and finished the season ranked No. 17 in the InterMat Tournament rankings. Stanford finished third as a team at the Pac-12 Championships, held in Corvallis, Oregon. Redshirt freshman Jaden Abas won the 149-pound title, becoming the eighth freshman in school history to win a conference crown.
The Cardinal qualified seven wrestlers to the NCAA Championships in St. Louis. Joining Abas as automatic qualifiers were Jackson DiSario (125), Shane Griffith (165), Nick Stemmet (197) and Nathan Traxler (285). Redshirt senior Requir van der Merwe (157) and redshirt sophomore Real Woods (141) received at-large berths to nationals.
Competing on the biggest stage in collegiate wrestling, Griffith cemented his place in Stanford wrestling history. The No. 8 seed at 165 pounds, Griffith knocked off four top-10 seeds (No. 9, No. 1, No. 5 and No. 3) to win just the second individual NCAA title in program history. The redshirt sophomore was also named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the NCAA Championships – the first Cardinal to receive the honor. Griffith, who is now 40-1 in his collegiate career, … rest of story at https://gostanford.com/news/2021/6/17/wrestling-a-season-unlike-any-other.aspx
11 } – FRESNO STATE PRESIDENT AGREES TO MEET WITH MEMBERS OF A COALITION OF COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO ARE ASKING THE SCHOOL TO REINSTATE CUT TEAMS
FRESNO, CA – Fresno State President Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval has agreed to meet with a group of Central Valley community leaders to see if they can find a viable pathway to reinstate all three varsity sports the school cut due to the uncertainty of the pandemic. In a letter delivered on July 21st, the community leaders reaffirmed the need for more opportunities for young people. “Whether it is through an academic scholarship or simply providing the ability to compete as student-athletes, we believe the more avenues available to young people to learn and compete, the more likely they will be able to make valuable and positive contributions to the future of the Central Valley.” The letter is signed by community, education, agriculture, business and government leaders in the Valley, including members of the state assembly Frank Bigelow and Jim Patterson. “We believe reinstating all of the teams is possible,” … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/July/29/Save-Fresno-meeting?mc_cid=e223f59fcd&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – The Pulse: A Look Inside The Fight To Revive Fresno State Wrestling
A dive into Fresno State’s decision to drop wrestling just four years after the Bulldogs returned to the mat and the ongoing fight to revive the program.
The Pulse with Andy Hamilton is a look at the hot topics and interesting angles in wrestling. This week’s edition takes a dive into Fresno State’s decision to drop wrestling just four years after the Bulldogs returned to the mat and the ongoing fight to revive the program.
The old rosters and records are no longer easily accessible on the school athletic website without the help of a search engine.
The new wrestling facility that opened just a couple of years ago now serves as a storage space. The wrestlers who picked Fresno State off the mat and turned it into one of the nation’s top up-and-coming programs have departed, scattering to other schools around the country.
Fresno State wrestling is gone once again — at least for now — but the fight to bring the Bulldogs back continues. “I think what’s happened is a travesty in many ways,” said Yero Washington, a two-time All-American for Fresno State in the 1990s and now one of the leaders in the effort to resurrect the Bulldog program. … rest of story at https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/7156579-the-pulse-a-look-inside-the-fight-to-revive-fresno-state-wrestling?mc_cid=1b9cf77c75&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
World Championships – 2021
Historic Team Race Between USA, Russia, and Iran
The third day of men’s freestyle at the senior world championships in Oslo, Norway is complete and the team race is could not be closer between USA, Russia, and Iran. As we near the end of the tournament, take a look below to see what countries lead in the team standings.
USA, Russia, And Iran All Still Alive For Team Title
Only medal matches remain at 70kg and 97kg entering the final day of wrestling at the world championships. The team race has been a roller coaster all tournament and USA, Russia, and Iran all have realistic scenarios in which they can win the team title. Before we outline a few of the scenarios, take a look at the current standings for the top 10 countries: … rest of story at https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/7161298-team-usa-takes-the-early-team-lead?mc_cid=c9473866bd&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2021 SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SPECIAL SECTION
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Burroughs wins sixth career gold medal, Gilman gets the gold, Cox adds bronze at Senior Worlds in Norway
Miracle to go for women’s freestyle gold at World Championships in Norway, Burkert pulled back into repechage
Snyder’s last-second heroics put him into World finals against Sadualev; Green eliminated at Senior Worlds in Norway
Miracle qualifies for semifinals in women’s freestyle, Burkert drops opener at Senior Worlds in Norway
Snyder qualifies for semifinals, Green falls in quarterfinals at Senior Worlds in Norway
Dake wins third World title, Fix and Taylor take silver, Gwiazdowski is fifth at Senior Worlds in Norway
Gilman, Burroughs qualify for gold-medal finals, Cox to go for bronze in men’s freestyle at Senior Worlds in Norway
U.S. women’s freestyle team receives draws for Senior World Championships in Oslo, Norway
Burroughs, Cox, Gilman qualify for semifinals, Gwiazdowski to go for bronze at Senior Worlds in Norway
Taylor, Dake, Fix reach gold-medal finals, Gwiazdowski in repechage at Senior Worlds in Oslo, Norway
Fix, Taylor, Dake advance to men’s freestyle semifinals at Senior Worlds in Oslo, Norway … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/September/28/World-Championships-Special-Section?mc_cid=df290330a7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
EXPERIENCED, TALENTED U.S. TEAM TO COMPETE AT SENIOR WORLD WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN OSLO, NORWAY, OCT. 2-10
Shortly after one of the greatest Olympic performances in the history of USA Wrestling, the United States is sending an experienced and talented team to the Senior World Championships in Oslo, Norway, October 2-10.
Eight of the nine U.S. wrestlers who won Olympic medals at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 decided to also compete at the World Championships, giving Team USA an amazing foundation for success in Oslo. In addition, the other 22 team berths were determined during a competitive Senior World Team Trials in Lincoln, Neb., September 11-12.
The competition will be held at Jordal Amfi in Oslo, Norway. The event starts with men’s freestyle competition October 2-5, women’s freestyle action October 4-7 and Greco-Roman wrestling October 7-10. The combined U.S. team includes 10 Olympic medalists including four who have won an Olympic gold medal. The group also has eight past Senior World champions, who have won a combined 18 World titles. A total of 12 of the team members have won a Senior World medal, and they have combined for a total of 36 Senior World medals.
The 2020 Olympic medalists on the World Team include gold medalists David Taylor (MFS,86 kg) and Tamyra Mensah Stock (WFS, 68 kg). 2020 Olympic silver medalists Adeline Gray (WFS, 76 kg) and Kyle Snyder (MFS, 97 kg) are also on the squad. 2020 Olympic bronze medalists Thomas Gilman (MFS, 57 kg), Kyle Dake (MFS, 74 kg), Helen Maroulis (WFS, 57 kg) and Sarah Hildebrandt.(WFS, 50 kg) will also compete in Oslo. Snyder and Maroulis are both two-time Olympic medalists, as they were also 2016 Olympic gold medalists. Two other past Olympic medalists qualified for the team with victories at the World Team Trials, 2012 Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs (MFS, 79 kg) and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist J’den Cox (MFS, 92 kg).
We will look at each U.S. team separately, starting with the men’s freestyle wrestlers who compete first. This team has won a combined 28 World and Olympic medals, with 14 of them gold. We start with the six past Olympic medalists: Gilman, Dake, Burroughs, Taylor, Cox and Snyder. From this group, Burroughs has won four World titles and seven World medals. Snyder is a two-time World champion and four-time World medalist. Cox has also won two World titles, and three World medals. Dake has won two World titles and Taylor has won one World title. Gilman won a World silver medal in 2017. Also on the team is a two-time World medalist James Green at 70 kg, who has won a World silver and World bronze, plus two-time World bronze medalist Nick Gwiazdowski at 125 kg. Daton Fix, who is competing at 61 kg, is on his second Senior World Team. The only team member who has not been on a Senior World team is Yianni Diakomihalis at 65 kg, who has won two Cadet World titles.
Seven of the team members are past NCAA Div. I champions with Dake (4x), Snyder (3x), Cox (3x), Diakomihalis (2x), Burroughs (2x), Taylor (2x) and Gwiazdowski (2x), for a total of a combined 18 NCAA crowns. Next up on the schedule is the women’s freestyle squad, with … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/September/28/2021-Senior-World-Team-advance?mc_cid=df290330a7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
And All World And Olympic Medalists At 2021 Worlds – Men’s Freestyle
A breakdown of all past World/Olympic medalists in men’s freestyle who are competing at the 2021 World Championships. Men’s Freestyle at the World Championships will take place October 2-5 in Oslo, Norway. Take a look below at all of the former world/Olympic medalists who will be competing at the 2021 Senior World Championships. … rest of story at https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/7160827-all-world-and-olympic-medalists-at-2021-worlds-mens-freestyle?mc_cid=ffa768c98f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
And ENTIRE U.S. MEN’S FREESTYLE TEAM RECEIVES ITS DRAWS FOR SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN OSLO, NORWAY
The draw was held for all 10 weight classes in men’s freestyle, which will be hosted in Oslo, Norway this week. The United States, which has six past Olympic medalists on its men’s freestyle roster in Oslo, is expected to be in the race for the team title. The draw was held at approximately 4:00 p.m. local time, but an error was discovered in the list of entries, requiring a redraw of the brackets. Seven U.S. wrestlers received a different first-round opponent after the redraw, with only James Green (70 kg) Jordan Burroughs (79 kg) and Nick Gwiazdowski (125 kg) getting the same athlete they were originally scheduled to face in the first draw. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/October/01/World-Championships-draw-story-mens-freestyle?mc_cid=ffa768c98f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Linfield University Adds Men’s and Women’s Wrestling
Linfield University on Monday announced the addition of men’s and women’s wrestling teams, which will begin competition in the fall of 2022.
The university will hire a coach for the programs right away, and begin recruiting for next year. Men’s and women’s wrestling will become the 22nd and 23rd NCAA Division III sports at Linfield, which has a strong tradition of student athletics.
“This is a big moment in Linfield’s history, and in the history of Wildcat athletics,” Athletic Director Garry Killgore said. “It represents our first new varsity programs in almost 25 years, which is not a step we took lightly. Women’s wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports in America, and we’re excited to offer new opportunities for those athletes.”
The last time the university added varsity sports was in 1996 with women’s golf and 1997 with women’s lacrosse. Linfield had a men’s wrestling team until 1986, which competed at the NAIA level at the time.
Linfield’s Office of Admission has consistently fielded a large number of questions in recent years from high school students wanting to wrestle in college. Wrestling is among the top NCAA sports in terms of attracting first-generation students and students from traditionally under-represented communities.
“Linfield right now is growing from a college into a university, opening a second campus, building a new $37 million science center and adding graduate programs, among other things,” said Miles K. Davis, Linfield president. “The addition of men’s and women’s wrestling fits right in with that growth trajectory. I look forward to sitting matside in Ted Wilson Gymnasium and cheering for Wildcat wrestlers in the years ahead.”
On their own, students started a new wrestling club this fall, which will compete against other college clubs during the 2021-22 season. The club will then fold, and interested students can join the new NCAA men’s or women’s team.
A group called Restore College Wrestling Oregon has been meeting with Linfield’s athletic department for three years, discussing plans, offering help and exploring opportunities together. Larry Bielenberg, a four-time NCAA All-American and the 1975 heavyweight national champion for Oregon State, has been a primary point of contact for RCWOR through that time.
“We are thrilled that Linfield is restarting its men’s program and initiating a new women’s program,” said Bielenberg, whose daughter graduated from Linfield in 2006. “It’s been a pleasure for Restore College Wrestling Oregon to work with Garry Kilgore and we appreciate the decision from President Davis to make it happen. This will be the fifth program RCWOR has helped start in the state of Oregon, … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/Linfield-University-Adds-Men-s-and-4-10-2021
COMPLETE LIST OF USA WRESTLING SANCTIONED EVENTS FOR THE NEXT THREE MONTHS
Each week, USA Wrestling will update its list of sanctioned events, clinics and camps being held around the United States over the next three months. For those looking for a chance to compete or to train, there will be a variety of opportunities available. The events listed today are those sanctioned for the 2021-22 membership system
In this article, there are 29 tournaments, clinics or camps listed from 13 different states through the early December
There are eight new sanctions during the next three months added since last week. Indiana leads the way with three new sanctioned events, and Virginia adding two others. States with a new sanction include California, North Carolina and Utah.
The list provides an easy reference for athletes, coaches and families, in order to make plans for competitions moving forward. Not only is USA Wrestling providing events on its national schedule, but many state associations and local clubs are also developing events for athletes of all ages to participate in.
Our list will include events by date, as well as events by state.
There are six sanctioned USA Wrestling National events in the first three months so far: Senior World Team Trials in Lincoln, Neb. (Sept. 11-12), TOA National Club Duals in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. (Oct. 15-17), USA Wrestling Brian Keck Preseason Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa (Oct. 29-31), TOA Battle of the Bell in Manheim, Pa. (Nov. 5-7), TOA King & Queen of the Mountain in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Nov. 5-7) and TOA Northwest Bigfoot Battle in Spokane, Wash. (Nov. 19-20).
This information is also available through USA Wrestling’s membership system, TheMat.com website and on usawevents.com by using the system’s sort capability, but this posting will be an easy-to-use format for you to use in your planning.
Contact event directors for more information on the event details and eligibility requirements. Please forward this story to others seeking wrestling opportunities. For more information on USA Wrestling events, visit https://usawrestlingevents.com/
SANCTIONED EVENTS/CLINICS/CAMPS BY DATE
October 2-3 – Interstate 64 Final 4 Fall Classic, Virginia Beach Fieldhouse, 2020 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456. Event Director: Corey Beckner interstate64wrestling@gmail.com
October 9 – TCWA Buena Folkstyle, Buena High School, 5670 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, California 93003, Event Director: Justin Bronson jbronson@righetti.us
October 9 – The Preseason Open, Telos U, 600 South Geneva Road, Orem, Utah 84058, Event Director: Jeffrey Newby Jeffreynewby@hotmail.com
**October 15-17 – 2021 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Tour of America – National Club Duals, Woodside Wisconsin Dells Center Dome, 2100 River Road, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965, Event Director: Christina Hargrove chargrove@usawrestling.org
October 16-17 – Beat the Streets-Fall Classic , Crown Point High School, 1500 Main Street, Crown Point, Indiana 46307, Event Director: John Ambrose ambroseopp@aol.com
October 16 – TCWA Thousand Oaks Folkstyle, Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, California 91360, Event Director: Justin Bronson jbronson@righetti.us
October 22-23 – Western States Preseason Championships, Legacy Events Center, 151 S 1100 W, Farmington, Utah 84025, Event Director: Jeffrey Newby Jeffreynewby@hotmail.com
**October 29-31 – 2021 USAW Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals, Iowa Events Center (Hyvee Hall), 730 3rd St, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, Event Director: Christina Hargrove chargrove@usawrestling.org
October 29-31 – Complex Wrestling Camp with Purler, MWC Sports Complex, 2510 Long Mill Rd, Youngsville, North Carolina 27596, Event Director: Robert Lusk roblusk8905@gmail.com
October 30 – TCWA Righetti Folkstyle, Righetti High School, 941 E. Foster rd, Santa Maria, California 93455, Event Director – Justin Bronson jbronson@righetti.us
**November 5-7 – 2021 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Tour of America – Battle of the Bell, Spooky Nook Sports, 75 Champ Blvd, Manheim, Pennsylvania 17545, Event Director: Joe Stabilito Sr. joe.stab@gmail.com … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/September/06/USA-Wrestling-sanctioned-events-for-next-three-months-as-of-Sept-6?mc_cid=3805e01dae&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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