Decatur brothers make wrestling dream a reality
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Eastern North Carolina wrestlers will be back wrestling together again next season as they join up with the successful Division II program Newberry College in South Carolina. Wrestling fans in the TDR coverage area will have to travel a bit farther in order to cheer them on in person next year. We wish them the best of success in their wrestling and in their studies in the coming years as they Keep on wrestling! Blog # 2944 (7/22/21)
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Wrestling champions and brothers Timothy and Christian Decatur, who have risen as formidable opponents on the mat, will be able to achieve a long-held dream of competing on the same team in college. The brothers are three-time high school state wrestling champions, and each earned All-American status during their time in high school. Timothy graduated from Rosewood High School in 2019 and finished with a record of 236-8. He finished 57-1 his senior season, which at the time was the state record for total wins in a season.
Christian attended C.B. Aycock High and graduated in 2020 with a career record of 238-10, and finished his senior year with a record of 63-0 to beat his brother’s record for the most wins in a season.
Growing up together and being just 15 months apart in age, the Decatur brothers were always very competitive in everything they did.
Timothy said that competing against one another was one of their favorite things to do to have fun when they were growing up. “(Competing against one another) is pretty much all we would do,” Timothy said.
Christian agreed. “Yeah, literally every single thing we do, we are competitive about,” he said. Wrestling was just one of many sports in which they competed against each other through the years. The brothers also enjoyed playing basketball, football, baseball and soccer.
Christian said that he remembers in middle school when he and his brother were trying to decide which of their two favorite sports — basketball or football — they wanted to focus their time and energy on. Christian, who is 5-foot-3-inches tall, said he and his brother Timothy, who is 5-foot-5-inches in height, ultimately chose to focus on wrestling because of their height.
“I remember our grandma asking us if we wanted to wrestle or play basketball, and we were short so we said that we wanted to focus on wrestling,” Christian said. By the time Timothy and Christian were both in high school, after years of wrestling in middle school and practicing privately with one another, they both began to dominate in their weight classes.
Christian said that when they were both performing well in high school they began to think about the possibility of wrestling together for the same team at the collegiate level. “We kind of planned it in high school,” Christian said. “We were like, ‘All right, we are going to wrestle together at the next level.’ ”
After graduating in 2019, Timothy was the first to join a collegiate wrestling program. He chose to wrestle for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he stayed at the 133 weight class, which was close to the 132 weight class he wrestled at during his senior year at Rosewood High.
Christian graduated the following year from C.B. Aycock High where he wrestled at the 113 and 120 weight classes. Christian originally wanted to sign with UNC-Chapel Hill when he graduated, but at the time, the UNC-Chapel Hill head wrestling coach wanted his brother Timothy to move down to wrestle at the 125 weight class, which would place them in the same weight class.
In order to avoid having to compete with this brother for the same spot on the team, Christian ultimately decided to attend the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
After a year apart from one another, the brothers missed being together and competing with one another, so they began looking at schools that would offer them the opportunity to wrestle together.
They found the school they were looking for in Newberry College — a top-ten ranked Division 2 wrestling program in South Carolina. The Decaturs signed letters of intent to play at Newberry in May. … rest of story at https://www.newsargus.com/news/local/decatur-brothers-make-wrestling-dream-a-reality/article_ff5e7ea2-03db-5112-b717-9b513d55337b.html?mc_cid=cbfa48fa54&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Chadron State College adds women’s wrestling
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Had an incredible visit to the athletics facilities at a NCAA Division II school in Northwestern Nebraska. Impressive efforts by the staff and the college to continue in their efforts to provide educational opportunities in these trying months of the past two seasons. In spite of these challenges brought on by the CoVid pandemic the school is adding the sport of wrestling for college women. The booming numbers for women’s wrestling in colleges continues to grow. Keep on wrestling! … contact us at martinkfleming@gmail.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
CHADRON, Neb. — June 17, 2021 — Following approval from the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees, Chadron State College has officially added women’s wrestling to its athletics’ program. With women’s wrestling, the first such collegiate program in Nebraska, CSC will sponsor 14 sports. Women’s wrestling, a winter sport, will begin competition in 2021. A search for a head coach is underway.
“Chadron State College is proud to add women’s wrestling,” said CSC President Dr. Randy Rhine. “The addition of this program supports CSC’s continued movement toward equity on campus with the addition of another women’s sport.”
CSC will join approximately 28 other NCAA institutions that sponsored the sport in 2020-21. Deemed an Emerging Sport in all three NCAA divisions, women’s wrestling is expected to appear at as many as 44 NCAA schools this fall. Under the current guidelines for the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women Program, a sport may establish a National Collegiate Championship or a divisional championship if at least 40 NCAA institutions sponsor the sport at the varsity level.
“We’re excited to be on the leading edge of this Emerging Sport,” said Athletics Director Joel Smith. “Adding women’s wrestling will enrich the life of our campus and create new academic opportunities for our community and our region.”
CSC has a longstanding wrestling tradition dating back to 1958. CSC has produced four national champions, 48 All-Americans, and won 371 dual matches. From 1969-2020, CSC’s wrestling team had at least one qualifier at national tournaments. CSC also won a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championship in 1994-95.
“Women’s wrestling is rapidly growing and it has made a big impact on the continued growth of our sport,” said Head Men’s Wrestling Coach Brett Hunter. “The addition of women’s wrestling at Chadron State is a great thing for our institution and I’m excited that our administration noticed its importance and got this thing rolling. This is a huge win for our sport and Chadron State College”. … rest of the story at https://chadroneagles.com/news/2021/6/17/mens-wrestling-csc-adds-womens-wrestling.aspx
WRESTLING CAMP July 20-22 at West Carteret High School
WRESTLING CAMP July 20-22 at West Carteret High School
FEATURING: Alan Waters
High school 4x state champion, Fargo National Champion in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman. College two-time Division I All-American (4th, 3rd), Big XII champion, 2x MAC Champion, Southern Scuffle champion, and holds the second most career wins for the University of Missouri in the program’s history behind Ben Askren. International ranked top 20 in the world. Dave Schultz Memorial Tournament champion and won the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler Award. 2016 Qualified for the Olympic Trials where he placed 4th. Alan coached at the University of Missouri as the Volunteer Assistant Coach under head coach Brian Smith.
FEATURING: Boomer Boyd
Boomer Boyd grew up in southeastern NC, 2X HS ALL-American, letterman @ university of Missouri, upon graduation attended Duke University for graduate school.
Camp runs daily 9am-2pm in the West Carteret Gym. Wresters need to bring wrestling shoes, 2 extra shirts, water, snack & their lunch EVERY DAY!
Cost is $150 per wrestler. Payments should be made out to Bull Sharks Wrestling and can be mailed to Kevin Smith 109 Cottage Row Morehead City, NC 28557
Or Venmo Coach Kevin Smith @Kevinj727
Cost at door will be $175. Coaches cost is $75. 1 FREE Coach admission with 3 wrestlers attending
2021 NCHSAA Individual Wrestling Tournament Championship Results
JUN 26, 2021
LIVE RESULTS (TrackWrestling.com)
GREATER TRIAD AREA, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is hosting the 2021 Individual State Wrestling Tournament at three locations in a single-day, single-elimination event. The 1A Championships were moved to Uwharrie Charter Academy. The 4A Championships were held at Glenn High School. The 2A Championships were contested at Wheatmore High School in Trinity. The 3A Championships were held at Eastern Guilford High School in Gibsonville.
Find the results by round below, starting with the Championships/Consolation Finals, the Semifinals, Quarterfinal Round and finally the First Round results by weight class below.1A Most Outstanding Wrestler: Riley Pruitt (Alleghany)1A Top 5 Team Scores1) Avery County 1862) Robbinsville 1213) Uwharrie Charter 714) Mt. Airy 54.55) Rosewood 52.5 … rest of story and results at https://www.nchsaa.org/news/2021-6-26/2021-nchsaa-individual-wrestling-tournament-championship-results
USA WRESTLING SUMMER SERIES: 44 SANCTIONED EVENTS, CLINICS AND CAMPS THROUGH LABOR DAY
TDR Editor’s Notes ; These wrestling opportunities are as of June 14th. Keep wrestling on! Contact us at martinkfleming@gmail.com Blog # 2939 (6/25/21)
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Check out the USA Wrestling Summer Series. Each week this summer, USA Wrestling will update its list of sanctioned events, clinics and camps being held around the United States. For those looking for a chance to compete or to train, there will be a variety of opportunities available.
In this article, there are 44 tournaments, clinics or camps listed from 21 different states through the end of the summer. There are 16 new sanctioned activities posted since June 1. Of the new sanctioned activities, there are 12 new camps or clinics added to the list.
Wyoming added three new sanctions, and Utah and Virginia added two more sanctions. States adding one more sanction were California, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota and Pennsylvania.
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.
This week is the Junior National Duals in Tulsa, Okla. (June 15-19), the last of the age-group National Duals events.
Added to the schedule is Last Chance World Team Trials Qualifier in Fargo, N.D. (July 15-16), which is a Senior-level qualifier for the 2021 World Team Trials. The other remaining National events include the USA Wrestling Kids Nationals in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. (June 24-26) and the USMC Junior and 16U Nationals in Fargo, N.D. (July 16-23).
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
June 12-19 – Western States Championships & Turf War Duals, Utah Valley Convention Center, 220 West Center St, Provo, Utah 84601, Event Director: Jeffrey Newby Jeffreynewby@hotmail.com … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/June/15/Summer-Series-sanctions-as-of-June-15?mc_cid=57d52f8457&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
International Wrestling News (2021) – # 9
TDR Editor’s Notes ; The interest and news coverage of International styles of wrestling heats up as the wrestlers and teams gear up for the Olympics in August. These Olympics have been delayed a year which has increased the time span since the last Olympics in 2016. The coverage below has some news of wrestlers from other countries but mostly involves USA wrestlers involved in the international styles of Freestyle and Greco-Roman while in the states and abroad. Keep wrestling on … to Tokyo! E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com Blog # 2938 (6/25/21)
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1 } – LEGENDARY OLYMPIC WRESTLER BRUCE BAUMGARTNER GIVES SPEECH AT U.S. OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC MUSEUM
Bruce Baumgartner, a two-time Olympic champion, four-time Olympic medalist, three-time World champion and 13-time World-level medalist made an appearance at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs on April 9, 2021. Baumgartner is one of just two wrestlers who are members of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. He served as flagbearer for the U.S. delegation at the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games. He is currently president of USA Wrestling. Baumgartner gave a short speech and answered many questions from members of the museum, including many local Olympic and wrestling fans. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/April/28/Baumgartner-USOPM-speech?mc_cid=db281dc0f1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – An Olympic Dream Dashed by a Nasal Swab
Qualifying for the Games can be the achievement of a lifetime. In the coronavirus era, though, that opportunity can vanish without warning. Two years ago, Nick Suriano put his life on hold to chase an Olympic dream. A national collegiate champion in wrestling, Suriano took a year off from competing for Rutgers to prepare for the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo. After the Games were postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, Suriano doubled down, skipping another year of college and moving to Phoenix from his home in New Jersey to join a special training group. For eight months, he thought of little besides maintaining his health and claiming a place on the United States team … rest of story at https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/03/sports/olympics/Olympics-coronavirus.html?mc_cid=2136f7bdf1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – NLWC excels at Olympic Trials
Note: This article appeared in the May 5, 2021 issue of WIN Magazine. Click here of call 888-305-0606 to subscribe.
By Mike Finn Mount Nittany is a common site for the folks of State College, Pa., as the 2,077-foot geographic landmark is a nostalgic landmark for Penn State fans to admire and has served as a backdrop to Penn State’s athletic legacy. This large hill, which sits east of this community, might also be a good place for the folks of “Happy Valley” to erect a statue to honor Nittany Lions athletes … and a perfect sport to feature would be wrestling. During the 12 years that coach Cael Sanderson and staff have been at Penn State, no other sport has been “kings of the mountain” in terms of national success like the wrestling team. (Penn State’s men’s gymnastics team has won 12 NCAA titles, the last in 2007.) … rest of story at https://www.win-magazine.com/2021/05/05/kings-of-the-mountain/?mc_cid=2f6eda67bb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b#utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kings-of-the-mountain
4 } – Evloev Captures Gold as Russia Clean Sweeps Euros
WARSAW, Poland (April 25) — Musa EVLOEV (RUS) is quickly establishing himself as one of the Greco-Roman greats around the world. Ever since he captured the World title in 2018, he continues to rise to the top and on Sunday, he took another step in that direction, winning his second European title at 97kg as the senior continental Championships came to a close in Warsaw, Poland. The 28-year-old wrestled in the final bout of the day and it wasn’t even a match. Veteran Balazs KISS (HUN) tried to give a fight but Evloev was in no mood to waste time. With a series of par terre rolls, Evloev captured the gold medal with a 10-0 win in just one minute and 33 seconds. His gold confirmed the team title for Russia as it clean swept the Championships, … rest of story at https://uww.org/article/evloev-captures-gold-russia-clean-sweeps-euros?mc_cid=9e2c82acd7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Olympic Trials finalist Joey McKenna of the Pennsylvania RTC – OTM632
Joey McKenna goes On The Mat Joey McKenna’s had an up-and-down path through senior-level wrestling. From reaching Final X to not qualifying for the World Team Trials to reaching the Olympic Trials finals, he’s got an interesting path. A three-time NCAA All-American at Stanford and Ohio State, McKenna now represents the Pennsylvania RTC. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com. … rest of story at https://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/trackwrestling/on-the-mat/olympic-trials-finalist-joey-mckenna-of-the-pennsylvania-rtc-otm632/?mc_cid=391a23a860&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Jordan Burroughs opens up about loss at U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials
For the first time since making his Olympic debut in 2012, Jordan Burroughs will not be representing the United States at the Summer Games. The 32-year-old, who won the gold in London at 74 kilograms by defeating Iran’s Sadegh Goudarzi, fell to Kyle Dake at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials, ending his hopes of redemption after an early exit at the Rio Games in 2016. Just under three weeks after his loss to Dake, Burroughs sat down with USA Wrestling and opened up about the aftermath of the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials and how he’s been handling the defeat to Dake. You can watch the full interview here, courtesy of USA Wrestling. “I just took some time off,” said Burroughs. “I think that after every competition you want to take some time to reflect, but particularly after one of that magnitude. So just took some time off, spent some time with my family, just kind of got away from it all. “I think a lot of times our failures are so public. We live under a microscope, … rest of story at https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/jordan-burroughs-opens-about-loss-us-olympic-wrestling-trials?mc_cid=9e2c82acd7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND – JORDAN BURROUGHS SITS DOWN WITH USA WRESTLING WHILE AT OLYMPIC TEAM TRAINING CAMP
By Interview by Taylor Miller, USA Wrestling | April 23, 2021, 12:53 p.m. (ET) 2012 Olympic champion and four-time World champion Jordan Burroughs represented the United States at 74 kg at the World Championships and Olympic Games every year since 2011. This year, he suffered his first World/Olympic Team Trials defeat, falling to two-time World champion at 79 kg Kyle Dake in the best-of-three championship series at the 2021 Olympic Team Trials in Fort Worth, Texas. Burroughs sat down with USA Wrestling this week while attending the Olympic Team Training Camp in Colorado Springs in his first interview since the Trials. He discusses dealing with the loss as well as his future in wrestling. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/April/23/Jordan-Burroughs-sits-down-with-USA-Wrestling-while-at-Olympic-Team-Training-Camp?mc_cid=391a23a860&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – OLYMPIAN AND WORLD CHAMP WINCHESTER, WORLD MEDALISTS GREEN, LAMPE, GWIAZDOWSKI AMONG ENTRIES AT SENIOR NATIONALS
The 2021 international wrestling season features both an Olympic Games in Tokyo and a Senior World Championships in Oslo during the same year. Although the U.S. Olympic Team Trials is already in the history books, there will still need to be a Senior World Team Trials held in September in the 10 World Championship weight classes in each style to set the Oslo team. As part of the qualification process for the Senior World Team Trials, USA Wrestling is hosting a 2021 Senior Nationals this weekend in Coralville, Iowa. Not only are national titles up for grabs, but the top five place winners in each weight class qualify for the World Team Trials. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/April/27/Stars-entered-in-Senior-Nationals?mc_cid=c1dee7f2bb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – World Olympic Games Qualifier Entries
SOFIA, Bulgaria (April 28) — The final qualification event for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the World Olympic Games Qualifier, kicks off next Thursday (May 6-9) in Sofia, Bulgaria, and is set to welcome 474 athletes from 84 different nations. Coming into Sofia, 14/16 Olympic licenses have been claimed. Wrestlers who reach the finals in their respective weight classes punch their nations tickets to August’s Tokyo Olympic Games. … rest of story at https://uww.org/article/world-olympic-games-qualifier-entries?mc_cid=8c1db46849&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – J’den Cox drops Olympic wrestling appeal, plans to ‘bring the wrath of God’ on the mat
J’den Cox has had a month to digest missing the weigh-in deadline at the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials, where he was one of the stars as a reigning Olympic medalist and two-time world champion. He has since dropped his appeal, spoken out in support of his Olympic champion coach — who told him the wrong time for weigh-ins — and seen others in the wrestling community and on social media turn their backs on him. “I looked K.J. in his eyes, and I promised him,” Cox said on the Inside Mizzou Athletics podcast of his coach, Kevin Jackson, “I’m going to bring the wrath of God on these people. The wrath of God.”
Cox later conversed with U.S. national team coach Bill Zadick. “I’m here to destroy people’s lives now,” Cox said he told Zadick. “I’m here to take people out. I’m here to tear up the world. It’s not out of spite. It’s not out of vengeance. It’s just what will be. It’s to prove to everyone what I’ve known and to prove and show what’s been shown in the last two years, that I’m the best wrestler in the world. … rest of story at https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2021/05/06/jden-cox-wrestling-trials-appeal-weight/?mc_cid=987a3385bf&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Johnny Stefanowicz: From Bel Air To U.S. Marine Corps To Olympic Wrestler
Future Olympian Johnny Stefanowicz began wrestling at the age of 4 in Bel Air, Md., and remained in the Baltimore area until seventh grade. Now, he will be part of U.S. Greco-Roman wrestling team that will compete in the 2021 Summer Games in Tokyo. To clinch his spot on the team, Stefanowicz won the Olympic trials at 87 kilograms (or 192 pounds), sweeping the top seed Joe Rau in the finals in Fort Worth, Texas, in April. That marked the latest step in a journey which began with Stefanowicz wrestling at a young age and then found him transitioning into the U.S. Marine Corps. With the Marine Corps, Stefanowicz’s wrestling career grew as a member of the All-Marine Wrestling Team, which helped springboard his progression to the Olympics. He’ll be the first member of the All-Marine Wrestling Team to wrestle at the Olympics since 1992, where the entirety of the competition will be from Aug. 1-7. … rest of story at https://pressboxonline.com/2021/05/07/johnny-stefanowicz-from-bel-air-to-u-s-marine-corps-to-olympic-wrestler/?mc_cid=1c5f62dded&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – American Dreamer
Hafizov’s gamble has paid off for many since leaving Uzbekistan in ‘14
By Mike Finn Shortly before 2014, Ildar Hafizov took a gamble on the United States and seven years later, that gamble has paid off for the 33-year-old native of Uzbekistan … and for the United States’ Greco-Roman program. And once Hafizov reaches Tokyo this August as one of a few Olympians to compete in the Games for two different countries … with a goal of winning the USA’s first Greco Olympic medal since 2008 … Hafizov — who represented Uzbekistan in the 2008 Olympics — may take some time to think about what he has accomplished on and off the mat since he decided over a decade ago he wanted to immigrate to this country. … rest of story at https://www.win-magazine.com/2021/05/07/american-dreamer/?mc_cid=1c5f62dded&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b#utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=american-dreamer
12 } – #235 Joe Rau – Chicago Legend, Greco World Team Member
Joe Rau is a Chicago Legend. He’s a multiple time World Team Member in greco and winner of the 2016 Olympic Team Trials. He was recently involved in a controversial match in the finals of the 2021 Olympic Team Trials. Back in high school, Joe was a 1x state qualifier and went on to wrestle Division 3 at Elmhurst College. There he was a 3x All American and NCAA Champion. Enjoy! … rest of story at https://wrestlingchangedmylife.com/235-joe-rau-chicago-legend-greco-world-team-member/?mc_cid=1c5f62dded&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
13 } – WORLD OLYMPIC QUALIFIER: OLIVER IS FIFTH AS MEN’S FREESTYLE IS COMPLETED; WOMEN’S FREESTYLE FINALS SET AND OLYMPIANS DETERMINED
SOFIA, Bulgaria – The men’s freestyle competition at the World Olympic Games Qualifier was completed on Friday with the medal matches, and the women’s freestyle tournament advanced through the semifinals, which has determined the nations which have qualified for the Olympic Games in that style. The top two finishers in each weight class qualify their nation for the Tokyo Games. The men’s freestyle qualifiers were determined on Thursday based upon the semifinal results. The U.S. entry in men’s freestyle, Jordan Oliver (Chapel Hill, N.C./Sunkist Kids/Tarheel RTC) finished fifth at 65 kg. He did not compete in his bronze medal match, due to an injury default. A majority of the matches in the medal match round were not contested. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/May/07/Day-two-at-the-World-Olympic-Qualifier-in-Bulgaria?mc_cid=1c5f62dded&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
14 } – S. Korean wrestler tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Tokyo Olympics
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) — A prominent South Korean wrestler has tested positive for the new coronavirus, dashing hopes of competing in the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for this summer. Kim Hyeon-woo withdrew from an Olympic qualifier match in Sofia, Bulgaria, against Azerbaijan’s Rafig Huseynov on Saturday. The 2012 Olympic gold medalist was competing in the men’s 77-kilogram Greco-Roman.
“Kim tested positive for COVID-19 a day prior to the match,” a wrestling official said. “He received an official letter allowing him to compete if he tests negative in a screening test on the morning of the match but gave up due to his bad health condition.” The 33-year-old was preparing to clinch his third consecutive medal in the upcoming Olympics. He took gold at the 2012 London Olympics and was a bronze medalist at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. … rest of story at https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210508001200315?section=news&mc_cid=6292a9adee&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
15 } – Former Falcon still soaring: Four-time state champ Taylor gearing up for Olympics
The last time David Taylor visited Tokyo was in high school. Taylor, then a junior at Graham High School, was on his way to a U.S. Junior World Team event in China and had a rather unremarkable 12-hour layover. His next trip will be much more memorable. Taylor goes for the gold at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics as a member of Team USA’s wrestling team. The 2009 Graham High School graduate captured the 86kg freestyle title (189.5 pounds) at the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials in April, defeating Bo Nickal in the best-of-three final series 4-0 and 6-0. “The biggest feeling I really had was probably relief. That’s a tough step,” said Taylor, who competed in his third Olympic trials. “I think I was definitely relieved and happy. Now I can really look forward to preparing for Tokyo.” … rest of story at https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/former-falcon-still-soaring-four-time-state-champ-taylor-gearing-up-for-olympics/JJJZKJCQEZFHJJUGELUWJSKCQQ/?mc_cid=6292a9adee&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
National Wrestling News (2021) – # 9
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Over a dozen stories from recent months across the span of wrestling across the nation. Keep on Wrestling onward! E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com Blog #2937 (6/24/21)
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1 } – Wrestling With Trauma
Today, while driving to yet another doctor’s appointment in Philadelphia, I noticed a man, probably in his mid-thirties, attempting to cross a busy intersection while in a wheelchair. What caught my eye wasn’t the wheelchair itself, but this man had a young girl, probably two or three years old, sitting on his lap. Immediately I was overcome with emotion as tears filled my eyes. I looked over towards my husband and said out loud, “that could be you, that could have very well been you with our Zeke!” A look of bewilderment came upon his face, one that neglected to recall all he’s overcome these past two and a half years as he has battled his way back on the mat.
My husband, Richard Perry, Senior-level and world-class wrestler, 2018 National Team Member at 86kgs, my best friend, Pennsylvania Regional Training Center athlete and father of our three beautiful children, was injured in a horrific incident on August 27th, 2018, while training with US Marines at a National Team Training Camp. The injuries he sustained left him completely paralyzed for months, unable to speak, to move, to eat on his own, left with permanent brain damage, and lasting effects that would bring most men to their knees. He often forgets the prognosis given to us time and time again, one that seemed more like a promise than a probability, that he would be bedridden and, at best, in a wheelchair for the remainder of his life. … rest of story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24511?mc_cid=3018ac16e0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } -Weight Management in the Offseason
Rachel Gallardo is a Dietetic Intern at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Rachel will be graduating with her Master’s in Nutrition in August and will sit for the Registered Dietitian exam following graduation. She has a background in sports and performance nutrition from working with Appalachian State’s Performance Nutrition program and completing her Master’s research project, NUTRITION AND BODY COMPOSITION CHANGES ACROSS A COMPETITIVE SEASON IN COLLEGIATE WRESTLERS.
Weight management out-of-season may seem difficult, but with the right combination of physical activity and eating habits, it’s easier than you think! Many wrestlers experience significant weight gain post-season due to changes in eating habits and frequency of training. Here are some tips for better managing your weight in the off-season: HYDRATE: Drink plenty of water! Our bodies are around 60% water, which aids in body temperature regulation, digestion, and oxygen delivery to different parts of the body. Drinking water also helps with feeling full! Aim to drink half your body weight in ounces and adjust for activity levels and the temperature for the day. EAT THE RAINBOW: Non-starchy vegetables have fewer calories than starchier vegetables and more processed foods. For example, 100 calories of carrots are about 25 baby carrots, … rest of story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24520?mc_cid=831636c404&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – R.J. Mitte finds his wrestling inspiration in new movie Triumph
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R.J. Mitte’s breakout role as an actor came with his portrayal of Walter White Jr. in the hit series Breaking Bad. Mitte’s still been working as an actor and now the sport of wrestling has come to his front door in the new film Triumph, which gets released to 200 theaters nationwide on April 30. On Episode 656 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast, Mitte talks about the role or Mike, a wrestler with cerebral palsy that’s inspired by the real-life experiences of Michael Coffey. Mitte will discuss his affinity for sports, what he learned about wrestling and what he hopes people get out of the film.
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4 } – Differentiating Between Working Hard vs. Training Smart
How many wrestlers hear their coach bark at them every day at some point, maybe many points, during practice : “You gotta work hard every day to be the best!”? How many coaches are guilty of using this phrase as a mechanism to get their athletes to give their best effort in a workout? What do coaches actually mean by working hard? Working hard is such a subjective concept that has different meanings to different people. For some, working hard is training at Austin Desanto’s pace, and for others, it’s somewhat slower. Not everyone is wired to train and wrestle at Desanto’s pace. Could wrestlers and coaches be more efficient with their training if they trained smart, as opposed to just working hard? The purpose of this article is to differentiate between the concepts of working hard and training hard and smart to illustrate a better preparation model for wrestlers that they should be following in whatever cycle of training they are currently working in. Some coaches feel that working hard is training smart. Distinguishing between these concepts will also help the coach make practices much more effective and meaningful; instead of the wrestler going through the same motions day in and day out, they should strive to make every moment in a practice count. If it doesn’t count, the motion is meaningless.
Working Hard
To the athlete, the idea of working hard focuses solely on output: number of reps, intensity of those reps, and energy throughout the practice. Working hard is a vague concept, other than the wrestler needing to get as many reps of a skill in a drill period at a very high intensity or pace, and use up as much energy as possible in the session. Working hard generally yields a significant weight loss by the end of practice, something too many wrestlers (and coaches) focus on. But working hard is not a concrete concept; it merely focuses on picking up the pace or intensity level of the workout. Shouldn’t the purpose of a wrestling workout be something other than just working hard? Most wrestlers will tell you that they work hard in practice and give it their all, but did they actually improve as a wrestler during that session? … rest of story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24552?mc_cid=c1dee7f2bb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – UWW JUNIOR NATIONAL GRECO-ROMAN FINALS SET: OLYMPIC TRIALS FINALIST AMOS, RETURNING CHAMPION MCCUNN IN FINALS
CORALVILLE, Iowa – The finals have been set for the 2021 UWW Junior Greco-Roman Nationals, which began today at the Xtream Arena. The finalists will compete in a best-of-three championship series, with the winners earning a spot on the U.S. Junior World Team which will compete in Tampere, Finland in August. Among the finalist are U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up Braxton Amos of the Wisconsin RTC, who will battle Christian Carroll of the Midwest RTC in the finals series. Amos scored an 8-0 technical fall over returning UWW National champion Isaac Trumble of the Wolfpack WC in the semifinals. Amos is registered to compete in both styles this weekend. Justin McCunn of the Viking WC, a 2020 UWW Junior Nationals Greco-Roman champion, seeks to win a second straight national title at 77 kg. He will face Matthew Singleton of Compound Wrestling in the championship series. Tyler Hannah of the Combat WC School of Wrestling reached the 87 kg finals, … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/April/30/UWW-Junior-Greco-Roman-finals-set?mc_cid=6d9f324080&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – U.S. JUNIOR WORLD TEAM SET AS AMOS WINS DOUBLE TITLE, O’TOOLE REPEATS AS CHAMPION AT UWW JUNIOR NATIONALS IN MEN’S FREESTYLE
CORALVILLE, Iowa. – Braxton Amos of the Wisconsin RTC powered to a victory at 97 kg in men’s freestyle at the UWW Junior Nationals on Sunday, giving him a double title for the weekend after winning the championship in Greco-Roman on Friday. Amos has been competing in both styles at a high level in recent weeks. He won both styles at the Last Chance Olympic Qualifier in Fort Worth, Texas in late March. At the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Wrestling in Fort Worth on the first weekend of April, he placed second in Greco-Roman and also competed in the freestyle division. Amos scored a pair of technical falls over Christian Carroll of the Midwest RTC in the finals series, winning 10-0 and 14-5. He also had defeated Carroll in the finals series in Greco-Roman on Friday. In the second match today, Carroll hit a four-point move to start the match, but Amos powered back to dominate the match … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/May/02/UWW-Junior-Freestyle-finals-wrap?mc_cid=93e0ad182d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – GWIAZDOWSKI NAMED OUTSTANDING WRESTLER, GREEN AND SCHAFER WIN SENIOR NATIONAL TITLES AGAIN IN MEN’S FREESTYLE
CORALVILLE, Iowa – Two-time World bronze medalist Nick Gwiazdowski of the Titan Mercury WC/Wolfpack RTC won the 125 kg title without giving up a point and was named Outstanding Wrestler in men’s freestyle at the Senior Nationals at the Xtream Arena on Saturday. Gwiazdowski won his second career Senior Nationals title, defeating college star Tony Cassioppi of the Titan Mercury WC/Hawkeye WC in the finals by technical fall, 12-0 in 1:48. Gwiazdowski had defeated Cassioppi 10-0 6in the Hawkeye WC Showdown in the same building in November. He announced earlier this week that he would compete here, only a few weeks after placing second at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Gwiazdowski was joined by just two other athletes who had previously won a Senior Nationals title, James Green of Titan Mercury WC/SERTC at 70 kg and Austin Schafer of the New York AC at 97 kg. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/May/01/Senior-Nationals-mens-freestyle-wrap?mc_cid=93e0ad182d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – FloWrestling vs. Rokfin: Which is Better for You? (Ultimate Guide)
The great new battle in the wrestling community is FloWrestling vs. Rokfin, and this article will help you understand the ins and outs of both platforms so you can make an informed decision before you subscribe to either. Since 2006, FloWrestling has held a firm grip on content in the wrestling world. Even with Intermat, The Open Mat, and other news sites, FloWrestling found a way to captivate wrestling fans with high quality, on-the-mat sports coverage. But with Martin Floreani’s newest creation Rokfin taking the wrestling world by storm, is FloWrestling still good enough to keep wrestling fans attracted at a high price point? If you’re having difficulty deciding which site to use, keep reading to find out whether you should subscribe to FloWrestling or sign up for Rokfin. … rest of story at https://www.fancowrestling.com/flowrestling-vs-rokfin-which-is-better-for-you/?mc_cid=93e0ad182d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Wrestling: At the Junior world team trials, Iowa high-schoolers get to clash with college wrestlers
CORALVILLE, Ia. — The UWW Junior freestyle world team trials was the main draw here this weekend at Xtream Arena. Many of the nation’s most-talented wrestlers aged 20 and younger came to compete over two grueling days. But one of the unique parts about the competition that decides USA Wrestling’s Junior world team is that it’s a mix of the nation’s best high-schoolers and young college stars all in the same tournament wrestling against each other. The dynamic is intriguing, for a number of reasons. It allows the high-schoolers an opportunity to see how they stack up against guys who have been in training in college rooms, and these college guys can see how they compare against others their age. That meant plenty of storylines for those that follow the Iowa wrestling scene. … rest of story at https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/05/02/wrestling-south-dakota-state-cade-devos-iowa-zach-glazier-reach-junior-world-team-trial-finals/4910414001/?mc_cid=93e0ad182d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Wrestling: Iowa’s Jaydin Eierman, UNI’s Taylor Lujan win 2021 Senior freestyle national titles
CORALVILLE, Ia. — Let’s be honest, this thing felt a little weird. Weird, because Xtream Arena hosted the 2021 U.S. Senior men’s freestyle national championships this weekend, one month after the U.S. Olympic Trials in Fort Worth. Weird, because the main draw this weekend is the UWW Junior world team trials, which will conclude Sunday. Weird, because the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic forced this overload of high-level wrestling events this year after a summer in which the pandemic wiped out virtually every wrestling event at any level. The timing of this event — exactly 28 days after USA Wrestling decided its 2021 Olympic Teams — meant that the field wasn’t exactly loaded with the nation’s most talented Senior-level wrestlers. Consider: the women’s freestyle tournament, contested entirely on Friday, featured just 41 total athletes across 10 weights. The men’s freestyle competition, contested entirely on Saturday, had the same weird feeling — neither of the two finalists at 57 kilograms (125 pounds), for example, were All-Americans at the 2021 NCAA Championships — but included just enough starpower to make the day intriguing. … rest of story at https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/2021/05/01/usa-wrestling-2021-senior-national-championships-freestyle-jaydin-eierman-iowa-hawkeyes-wrestling/7411019002/?mc_cid=93e0ad182d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – Six wrestlers with OSU connections become All-Americans in Iowa
Luke Surber quietly paced between blue and orange mats. His arms shook by his side, as he prepared for the next bout at the United World Wrestling USA Junior and Senior Nationals in Coralville, Iowa. Rocky Elam of Tiger Style Wrestling defeated Surber on Saturday night in the quarterfinals but Surber showed no weaknesses Sunday morning. Surber, the Oklahoma State freshman from Tuttle, took to the mat for 41 seconds — all he needed to beat Levi Perkins of Buies Creek (North Carolina) Wrestling Club via 10-0 tech fall in the consolation round of 8. After two more matches with similar results, Surber claimed third place in the 92-kilograms bracket, defeating Max Shaw of Tar Heel Wrestling Club in a second period tech fall 11-0. Surber outscored his opponents Sunday 41-0 in a dominant display of offense — a strength that propelled him to three state titles in high school. … rest of story at https://www.ocolly.com/sports/six-wrestlers-with-osu-connections-become-all-americans-in-iowa/article_0417e042-ab88-11eb-949e-ef615d94348e.html?mc_cid=93e0ad182d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – BOYKIN REPEATS AS SENIOR GRECO-ROMAN NATIONAL CHAMPION, PROVISOR, NOWRY, TUMA, ROBERTS ARE PAST CHAMPS TO WIN AGAIN
CORALVILLE, Iowa – Nick Boykin of the Sunkist Kids was the only repeat champion at the Senior Nationals in Greco-Roman, which completed on Friday night at the Xtream Arena. Boykin, who competes for Ohio State, was trailing James Souza of Army WCAP, 7-0, before he was able to secure a pin in 1:48 to win his second straight Senior National title. Boykin was joined by former Senior National champions Max Nowry of the U.S. Army (55 kg), Dalton Roberts of the U.S. Army (60 kg), Hayden Tuma of Suples WC (67 kg) and Ben Provisor of the New York AC (82 kg) among those who won their weight classes. The top five in each weight class has qualified for the 2021 Senior World Team Trials in September, which will determine the 2021 U.S. Senior World Team that will compete in Oslo, Norway. Nowry, who was fifth in the 2019 World Championships, … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/April/30/Senior-Greco-Roman-Nationals-wrap?mc_cid=6d9f324080&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
13 } – #WrestlingShirtADayInMay founder and wrestling advocate Jim Dutrow
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Three years ago, Short Time host Jason Bryant (that’s me) did a #WrestlingShirtADay challenge with some wrestling fans. The end result was 366 days of different wrestling shirts to promote the sport. After the drop of wrestling at some wannabe school in Norfolk, Virginia, the initial idea sparked something in Jim Dutrow, who wanted to do more to draw awareness to our sport – the #WrestlingShirtADayInMay movement was born. Dutrow, a Virginia native and former college wrestler at some school in Harrisonburg that also dropped wrestling, launched the initiative as a way to recognize schools with wrestling and thank them for their support. …. rest of story at https://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/short-time/wrestlingshirtadayinmay-founder-and-wrestling-advocate-jim-dutrow/?mc_cid=ce60503c93&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
14 } – Logan Paul was Actually Pretty Good at Wrestling – Here are His High School Stats
You may know Logan Paul as one of the largest social media influencers on the planet today with millions upon millions of followers on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. But, did you know he was a wrestler? Yes, that’s right! Before he and his brother, Jake Paul, were dominating the boxing ring, Logan was actually dominating kids on the mat.
A Stud on the Mat, Field, & Classroom
Logan Paul attended Westlake High School in Ohio and competed on the Division I level in wrestling and football. As he admits in this video reacting to himself before he was famous, he was a savage at both. With a 4.7 GPA, Logan was also a stud in the classroom. In football Paul was a starting running back and linebacker … rest of story at https://www.fancowrestling.com/logan-paul-was-actually-pretty-good-at-wrestling-here-are-his-high-school-stats/?mc_cid=f2268a753e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
15 } – NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME RELAUNCHES ITS UPGRADED WEBSITE – NWHOF.ORG
STILLWATER, Okla. – Following a complete redesign by USA Wrestling, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame relaunched its website – NWHOF.org – on May 9. The collaboration between the Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling provides both entities the ability to utilize databases, videos, etc. The new website interacts with the kiosks at the Hall of Fame’s museums in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Waterloo, Iowa. Redesigned National Wrestling Hall of Fame website
“We are grateful to USA Wrestling for creating our new website. USA Wrestling staff members Meredith Wilson and particularly David Mathews have spent numerous hours building the site and making our vision a reality.” said Lee Roy Smith, Executive Director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. “They did an amazing job of combining our three entities – National Wrestling Hall of Fame, National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and State Chapters – into a website that is visually pleasing, user-friendly and informational. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/May/13/Hall-of-Fame-has-new-website?mc_cid=c4978adc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
16 } – Former Missouri wrestler J’den Cox after Olympic Trials fiasco: ‘I’m here to tear up the world’
One of the most anticipated matchups of the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials never happened, and J’den Cox’s dreams of representing his country in Tokyo were dashed. Not because of an upset or positive coronavirus test. Cox, a Missouri wrestling alum and Columbia native who already had booked his spot in the semifinals at 97 kilograms based on prior victories, was informed of the wrong weigh-in times by his coach. Cox’s coach, Kevin Jackson, is also a USA Wrestling employee. Cox and Jackson appealed the decision, but the trials went on without the two-time world champion. Kyle Snyder, the defending Olympic gold medalist at 97kg, won the country’s spot at the weight class on the team. The appeal was eventually dropped, … rest of story at https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/2021/05/05/wrestling-jden-cox-looking-ahead-after-usa-olympic-trials-fiasco-tokyo-kevin-jackson-kyle-snyder/4940575001/?mc_cid=2f6eda67bb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
17 } – TIM SHIELS, GARY ABBOTT, GARY CHOPP AND CARL ESCHENBACH INDUCTED INTO THE NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME ON FIRST NIGHT OF HONORS WEEKEND
Stillwater, Okla. – The National Wrestling Hall of Fame has four new members. Tim Shiels, Gary Abbott, Gary Chopp and Carl Eschenbach were all inducted this evening. Shiels was inducted as a Meritorious Official, Abbott as a recipient of the Order of Merit, Chopp as a recipient of the Medal of Courage and Eschenbach as an Outstanding American. Tomorrow, Bruce Burnett, Mark Lieberman, Dremiel Byers and Bill Zadick will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as Distinguished Members. The group was originally scheduled to be inducted in 2020, but after postponement due to the pandemic, they will now be honored as the Class of 2021. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/June/04/NWHOF-Honors-Weekend-1?mc_cid=0fb3325f19&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
18 } – BU alumnus to be honored as National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee
Gary Abbott’s career was at a crossroads in 1988. He and his former coach, Hall of Famer Carl Adams, had just shuttered their magazine, Wrestling Masters, after five years of business. But at the same time, there was an opening for the manager of communications at USA Wrestling — the sport’s national governing body. After Abbott applied, USA Wrestling offered him the role, but there was some hesitation on his part, he said. “I almost turned it down, wasn’t sure I wanted to move to the Midwest,” Abbott said in an interview. “I took a chance and took the job, and I’ve never left it.”
Over 30 years later, Abbott is the director of communications and special projects at USA Wrestling. He will be honored for his lifetime of work in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as an Order of Merit recipient in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on June 4. … rest of story at https://dailyfreepress.com/2021/05/31/bu-alumnus-to-be-honored-as-national-wrestling-hall-of-fame-inductee/?mc_cid=4557ffe1b6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
College Coaches’ News # 1 – 2021
TDR Editor’s Notes ; While looking over the articles about newprograms and coaching taking on new opportunities to lead college wrestlers. We encourage dedicated college wrestling fans to join the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) to support their efforts in promoting the growth in college programs. Keep wrestling onward and upward! E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com Blog # 2936 (6/24/21)
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1 } – FRALEY NAMED NEW WILLIAMS BAPTIST WRESTLING COACH
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – The Williams Baptist University athletics department announces the hiring of Tyler Fraley as the new head coach of its wrestling program. Fraley is the third head coach in program history and inherits a program that sent nine wrestlers to nationals and produced one All-American last year. “Coach Fraley has developed some very positive relationships during his time at WBU. He is one of the programs two National Champions and has served diligently as our assistant coach this past season. He has earned the opportunity to be the next head coach and I am excited to watch him provide leadership for the program this upcoming year,” Williams Baptist Athletics Director Jeff Rider noted about his newest hire. Fraley takes over a program that has been very successful in its seven year history. It has produced two individual national champions and 11 All-Americans, … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/FRALEY-NAMED-NEW-WILLIAMS-BAPTIST-16-6-2021
2 } – Bebeto Yewah takes on leadership of Davenport University’s wrestling programs
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Davenport University’s Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Paul Lowden announced today a shift of leadership for the Women and Men’s Wrestling programs with the resignation of Jamie Boyd. Boyd spent seven years at the helm of the men’s wrestling program and was the only head coach in program history. He then took over responsibilities for the women’s wrestling program which began during the 2020-21 campaign. Current assistant coach Bebeto Yewah will now take over head coaching duties for both programs effective immediately.
Yewah came to Davenport as a volunteer assistant coach in the fall of 2018 and then transitioned into an assistant coach role in July 2019. He has helped guide the program into the NCAA Division II ranks and the men’s program joined the Great Lakes Valley Conference in the 2020-21 season competing in one of the best conferences in the nation. The Lansing native wrestled collegiately at … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/Bebeto-Yewah-takes-on-leadership-of-15-6-2021
3 } – COREY RUFF TABBED AS UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS MEN’S WRESTLING COACH
Williamsburg, KY – University of the Cumberlands Athletic Director Chris Kraftick has announced that Corey Ruff has been named the new Patriots Men’s Wrestling Head Coach Monday afternoon. Ruff becomes the sixth coach to lead the program, replacing Jordan Countryman, who stepped down earlier this summer. “We are thrilled to have Coach Ruff take the helm of our men’s wrestling program,” said Kraftick. “Corey brings a wealth of knowledge of wrestling both at the MSC and NAIA levels as well as a history of success to Williamsburg. We are excited to about the future and direction of the men’s wrestling program.”
Ruff comes to UC after spending 12 years on the sidelines at MSC rival Lindsey Wilson College. Ruff has led the Blue Raiders program since its inception in the 2009-2010 season and has compiled a 110-59 overall record, including a 46-12 mark in conference duals. He has led the Blue Raiders to eight top-five finishes at the NAIA National Championship. … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/COREY-RUFF-TABBED-AS-UNIVERSITY-OF-THE-14-6-2021
4 } – Chadron State College Adds Women’s Wrestling
CHADRON, Neb. — June 17, 2021 — Following approval from the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees, Chadron State College has officially added women’s wrestling to its athletics’ program. With women’s wrestling, the first such collegiate program in Nebraska, CSC will sponsor 14 sports. Women’s wrestling, a winter sport, will begin competition in 2021. A search for a head coach is underway. “Chadron State College is proud to add women’s wrestling,” said CSC President Dr. Randy Rhine. “The addition of this program supports CSC’s continued movement toward equity on campus with the addition of another women’s sport.”
CSC will join approximately 28 other NCAA institutions that sponsored the sport in 2020-21. Deemed an Emerging Sport in all three NCAA divisions, women’s wrestling is expected to appear at as many as 44 NCAA schools this fall. Under the current guidelines for the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women Program, a sport may establish a National Collegiate Championship or a divisional championship if at least 40 NCAA institutions sponsor the sport at the varsity level. … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/Chadron-State-College-Adds-Women-s-17-6-2021
5 } – JAMEEL BRYANT NAMED LINDSEY WILSON WRESTLING HEAD COACH
COLUMBIA, Ky. – Jameel Bryant has been named Lindsey Wilson College’s wrestling head coach, Lindsey Wilson Athletics Director Willis Pooler announced on Monday. “It’s an honor to be back home and have the opportunity to work for an institution with such a winning tradition,” Bryant said. “I’m excited that Lindsey Wilson is my first head coaching job. It feels like yesterday I was competing here for a national title and now I get to help others strive for that same goal. “I had the best experience here as a student-athlete,” Bryant added. “One of my top goals is to make sure our student-athletes have that same fulfilling experience, in the classroom and on the mat. I’m eager to get the ball rolling and build on the great successes we have here at Lindsey Wilson College. Bryant becomes the second coach in the program’s history. He replaces Corey Ruff who resigned in early June after starting the program in 2011. “The opportunity to hire Jameel was one I couldn’t pass on. His passion for wrestling and Lindsey Wilson College was evident during our discussions and his knowledge of the sport, our mission, and his clear emphasis on focusing on the student-athlete experience were important aspects of this decision.” Pooler said. … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/JAMEEL-BRYANT-NAMED-LINDSEY-WILSON-21-6-2021
6 } – Elmira College Names Cody Griswold Head Men’s Wrestling Coach
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Interim Director of Athletics Rhonda Faunce announced today that Elmira College’s head women’s wrestling coach, Cody Griswold, has assumed head coaching duties for the men’s wrestling program heading into the 2021-22 season. Although the inaugural wrestling seasons were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Soaring Eagles have high expectations for their debut on the mat this winter under Griswold’s watch. Since being announced as the first-ever head women’s wrestling coach in March of 2020, Griswold has been busy building the foundation for the first four-year institution to offer women’s wrestling in the state of New York. The Class of 2025 is a large one, featuring nearly a dozen grapplers from all corners of the country. The incoming class includes recruits from as far as Texas and Washington, and as close as Section II’s South Glens Falls High School and Section V’s Letchworth High School. “Cody is an extremely motivated, high-energy guy,” Faunce said. “I have no doubt he will have great success with both programs. He’s a great recruiter that will build strong bonds with our student-athletes, and the wrestlers will love competing for him.” … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/Elmira-College-Names-Cody-Griswold-Head-11-6-2021
7 } – MIDLAND UNIVERSITY NAMES DAVIAIRE DICKERSON NEW MEN’S WRESTLING COACH
FREMONT, Neb. – Midland University has announced Daviaire Dickerson as the institution’s new men’s wrestling head coach. Dickerson moves into the leadership role of the men’s program after spending the past two years as an assistant for the men and one year leading the women’s program. Championships, Midland placed 10th with one wrestler winning their division. Originally from Layton, Utah, Coach Dickerson was a dual-sport collegiate athlete playing football and wrestling. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Arizona Christian University and just completed his M.B.A. from Midland University in 2021. “We are very excited to have Daviaire lead our men’s wrestling program,” … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/MIDLAND-UNIVERSITY-NAMES-DAVIAIRE-11-6-2021
8 } – Jake Short named Augsburg women’s wrestling coach
MINNEAPOLIS — Jake Short, a University of Minnesota alumnus who has served as a coach for an elite wrestling school for the past three years, will be the next head coach of the Augsburg University women’s wrestling team, the university has announced.
Since 2018, Short has served as a coach at the Pinnacle School of Wrestling, an elite training program based in the Twin Cities. He has served as both a girls’ and boys’ wrestling coach at Pinnacle, a program co-owned by legendary wrestlers Jared Lawrence and Brandon Paulson.
In January 2021, Short was named as the head coach for the Minnesota/USA Wrestling women’s state team, leading its practices and training sessions for tournaments. “I am both honored and grateful for this opportunity,” Short said. “Augsburg University is well known for its successful reputation in both academics and athletics. I’m thankful to be a part of the Auggie community, and ready to pursue excellence on and off the mat.”
A four-year starter and two-year captain as a middleweight at the University of Minnesota, Short compiled a 99-56 record with the Gophers, with 16 pins, … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/Jake-Short-named-Augsburg-women-s-4-6-2021
9} – ARIZONA CHRISTIAN WELCOMES MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD AS NEW HEAD COACH
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Michael Butterfield has been selected as the second head coach in the history of the ACU wrestling program. His tenure began earlier today, and he is already looking forward to leading the Firestorm wrestling program saying, “I’d like to thank Arizona Christian University for this opportunity. I am very much looking forward to the opportunity to coach, and to build a culture of hard work and dedication.” An Illinois native, Butterfield’s coaching career began unexpectedly as a student-athlete at the University of Dubuque, an NCAA Division III institution in Dubuque, Iowa. After sustaining a series of shoulder injuries after his first season of wrestling for the Spartans, the 149-pound class wrestler decided to step away from the mat as a grappler, but returned in a new role – as a coach. That first opportunity to coach was given to Butterfield by current Spartan’s Head Coach Jon McGovern, who has led the UD wrestling program since 2002. McGovern saw promise in his first-year wrestler and promoted Butterfield to the position of Student Assistant Wrestling Coach. … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/ARIZONA-CHRISTIAN-WELCOMES-MICHAEL-4-6-2021
10 } – Ryan Riggs Named Head Wrestling Coach at Mount Union
Ryan Riggs has been named the head wrestling coach at the University of Mount Union. Riggs, a native of Perry Township, Ohio, comes to Mount Union from Ferrum (Va.) College where he started in 2016 as an assistant coach, then promoted to associate head coach in 2018 before being named head coach in March of 2020. “Ryan’s experiences in coaching and his reputation in wrestling not only locally but throughout NCAA Division III was what separated him among our pool of applicants,” stated Mike Parnell, interim director of athletics. “All of us at Mount Union look forward to the future of our wrestling program under his leadership.”
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to return home to Stark County, Ohio as the University of Mount Union head wrestling coach,” commented Riggs. “I would like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Bresse, Mike Parnell, Don Montgomery and everyone on the search committee for believing in my ability to lead the program. I am ready to get to work and start building for the future.” In his time at Ferrum, he handled day-to-day operations of the program, including recruiting, fundraising, practice development and coordinating Ferrum men’s wrestling social media presence. He was instrumental in helping Ferrum host the 2019 NCAA Division III Wrestling National Championships at the Berglund Center in Roanoke, Virginia. … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/Ryan-Riggs-Named-Head-Wrestling-Coach-7-6-2021
11 } – Logan Meister Named Head Men’s Wrestling Coach at Ferrum
FERRUM, Virginia — Director of Athletics John Sutyak has announced that Logan Meister ’17 has been promoted to Head Men’s Wrestling Coach at Ferrum College. Meister assumes control of the Panther men’s wrestling program following the departure of Ryan Riggs, who accepted the head wrestling coach position at the University of Mount Union.Meister wrestled four years for the Panthers under Head Coach Nate Yetzer and was part of the inaugural graduating class of Ferrum men’s wrestling. He was a National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholar All-America in 2016 and 2017 and graduated from Ferrum with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy in 2017.
Upon graduation, Meister served as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2017-18 season before enrolling in graduate school at McDaniel College, where he served as a graduate assistant wrestling coach during the 2018-19 school year. He earned his Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from McDaniel in 2020. Meister returned to Ferrum in 2019-20 as a part-time assistant coach. He was promoted into the full-time assistant coaching spot the following year. “I am very excited to welcome Logan Meister as the new head coach of Ferrum College men’s wrestling,” said Sutyak. “Ferrum became a national program in a relatively short period of time since its inception and Logan was a part of that from day 1. His experience in recruiting, … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/Logan-Meister-Named-Head-Men-s-9-6-2021
12 } – New England College Announces Addition of Women’s Wrestling
HENNIKER, N.H. – New England College Athletic Director, Dave DeCew, is pleased to announce the addition of women’s wrestling as a varsity sport for the 2022-23 season. “We see this as a great opportunity to grow our department by offering Women’s Wrestling as our next varsity sport,” stated DeCew. “Coach Powell is prepared to take on this next challenge and bring us forward. We know the young women in our program will receive great mentorship and coaching, but also will add to our community as a whole.”
Women’s wrestling is currently an emerging sport in the NCAA, as there are 22 current Division III programs, and New England College will be the first in New England to sponsor it as a varsity sport. Current Wrestling Head Coach Robert Watson-Powell will lead the recruitment efforts during the 2021-22 academic year, while there is a national search for a Women’s Head Coach that will begin in the Spring of 2022.
With the addition of women’s wrestling, NEC will boast 20 varsity sports in competition in 2022-23. … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/New-England-College-Announces-Addition-24-6-2021
2021 NCHSAA Women’s Wrestling Invitational Results
TDR Editor’s Notes ; The following results are of the placers, the placing matches and the semi-finals from last Saturday’s unofficial North Carolina High School wrestling championships. The wrestlers in bold are one from schools in eastern North Carolina. Weight classes without wrestlers from the TDR coverage area are not listed. Check the link at the end for more complete results. Keep wrestling onward and upward. E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com Blog # 2935 (6/23/21)
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JUN 19, 2021
KERNERSVILLE – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) held the third annual Women’s Wrestling Invitational at Glenn High School with more than 130 participants from across the state competing in 13 weight divisions. Below are the final results for the 2021 Women’s Invitational.
106A
1st Place – Aynsley Fink (Robbinsville)
2nd Place – Diandra Tejada (Jack Britt)
3rd Place – Lilly Prendergast (South Brunswick)
4th Place – Bryanna Luihn (Wake Forest)
106A 1st Place Match
1st Place Match – Aynsley Fink (Robbinsville, 21-0) won by fall over Diandra Tejada (Jack Britt, 15-4) (Fall 3:41)
106A 3rd Place Match
3rd Place Match – Lilly Prendergast (South Brunswick) 16-4 won by decision over Bryanna Luihn (Wake Forest) 16-6 (Dec 7-0)
106A Semifinals
Aynsley Fink (Robbinsville, 21-0) won by fall over Lilly Prendergast (South Brunswick, 16-4) (Fall 3:14), Diandra Tejada (Jack Britt, 15-4) won by fall over Bryanna Luihn (Wake Forest, 16-6) (Fall 2:00)
106B
1st Place – Laila Sa (Hoke County)
2nd Place – Morgan Repasky (McDowell)
3rd Place – Glennin Hansen (North Henderson)
4th Place – Khia Htway (New Bern)
106B 1st Place Match
Laila Sa (Hoke County, 24-3) won by major decision over Morgan Repasky (McDowell, 20-4) (MD 18-5)
106B 3rd Place Match
Glennin Hansen (North Henderson, 14-5) won by tech fall over Khia Htway (New Bern, 15-5) (TF-1.5 3:15 (15-0))
106B Semifinals
Laila Sa (Hoke County, 24-3) by fall over Khia Htway (New Bern, 15-5) (Fall 0:25)
Morgan Repasky (McDowell, 20-4) by fall over Glennin Hansen (N. Henderson, 14-5) (Fall 5:55)
113A
1st Place – Reagan Riddick (First Flight)
2nd Place – Hope Horan (Mt. Airy)
3rd Place – Ayonna McNeill (Westover)
4th Place – Jaylynne Esquivel (Cherokee)
113A 1st Place Match
Reagan Riddick (First Flight, 13-2) by tech fall over Hope Horan (Mt Airy, 16-6) (TF-1.5 4:19 (15-0))
113A 3rd Place Match
Ayonna McNeill (Westover, 13-5) by fall over Jaylynne Esquivel (Cherokee, 17-6) (Fall 1:26)
113A Semifinals
Reagan Riddick (First Flight, 13-2) won by fall over Jaylynne Esquivel (Cherokee, 17-6) (Fall 1:17), Hope Horan (Mt Airy, 16-6) won by DQ over Ayonna McNeill (Westover, 13-5) (DQ)
113B
1st Place – Amy Williams (Millbrook)
2nd Place – Elizabeth Daniels (Northern Nash)
3rd Place – Liliana Lizarde (Overhills)
4th Place – Shayla Evans (North Mecklenburg)
113B 1st Place Match
Amy Williams (Millbrook, 19-1) by fall over Elizabeth Daniels (Northern Nash, 7-2) (Fall 3:25)
113B 3rd Place Match
Liliana Lizarde (Overhills, 6-6) by fall over Shayla Evans (North Mecklenburg, 5-6) (Fall 3:56)
113B Semifinals
Amy Williams (Millbrook, 19-1) won by fall over Liliana Lizarde (Overhills, 6-6) (Fall 1:52)
Elizabeth Daniels (Northern Nash, 7-2) won by disqualification over Shayla Evans (North Mecklenburg, 5-6) (DQ)
120
1st Place – Brooke Zak (Currituck County)
2nd Place – Isabel Rodriguez (Dixon)
3rd Place – Mickey Allen (West Henderson)
4th Place – Sydney Sullivan (Northern Nash)
120 1st Place Match
Brooke Zak (Currituck Co., 12-4) won by dec. over Isabel Rodriguez (Dixon, 10-5) (Dec 13-8)
120 3rd Place Match
Mickey Allen (West Henderson, 10-2) won by fall over Sydney Sullivan (Northern Nash, 10-3) (Fall 2:55)
120 Semifinals
Brooke Zak (Currituck County, 12-4) won by decision over Sydney Sullivan (Northern Nash, 10-3) (Dec 11-4), Isabel Rodriguez (Dixon, 10-5) won by fall over Mickey Allen (West Henderson, 10-2) (Fall 2:00)
126
1st Place – Aurora Efird (Parkwood)
2nd Place – Milena Daniels (Hoke County)
3rd Place – Madeline Coplin (Dixon)
4th Place – Kady Watkins (Cedar Ridge)
126 1st Place Match
Aurora Efird (Parkwood, 6-3) by injury default over Milena Daniels (Hoke Co., 11-3) (Inj. 4:00)
126 3rd Place Match
Madeline Coplin (Dixon, 4-6) won by dec. over Kady Watkins (Cedar Ridge, 12-14) (Dec 9-3)
126 Semifinals
Aurora Efird (Parkwood, 6-3) won by fall over Madeline Coplin (Dixon, 4-6) (Fall 0:34)
Milena Daniels (Hoke County, 11-3) won by fall over Kady Watkins (Cedar Ridge, 12-14) (Fall 2:56)
132
1st Place – Jade Hutto (South Caldwell)
2nd Place – Autumn Coles (East Chapel Hill)
3rd Place – Kamilah Brooks (Manteo)
4th Place – Maya Kaleo (Hoke County)
132 1st Place Match
Jade Hutto (South Caldwell, 14-13) won by tech fall over Autumn Coles (East Chapel Hill, 6-11) (TF-1.5 3:11 (15-0))
132 3rd Place Match
Kamilah Brooks (Manteo, 6-6) won by fall over Maya Kaleo (Hoke County, 11-2) (Fall 2:51)
132 Semifinal
Jade Hutto (South Caldwell, 14-13) won by fall over Kamilah Brooks (Manteo, 6-6) (Fall 4:58)
Autumn Coles (E. Chapel Hill, 6-11) won by fall over Maya Kaleo (Hoke Co., 11-2) (Fall 0:59)
138
1st Place – Hailie Misplay (Pine Forest)
2nd Place – Alysha Earley (Alexander Central)
3rd Place – Kenley Riley (West Carteret)
4th Place – Kaly Brookshire (North Henderson)
138 1st Place Match
Hailie Misplay (Pine Forest, 10-4) won by fall over Alysha Earley (Alexander Central, 3-1) (Fall 1:22)
138 3rd Place Match
Kenley Riley (West Carteret, 3-3) won by fall over Kaly Brookshire (North Henderson, 2-2) (Fall 4:44)
138 Semifinals
Hailie Misplay (Pine Forest, 10-4) by fall over Kenley Riley (West Carteret, 3-3) (Fall 3:14)
Alysha Earley (Alexander Cen., 3-1) by fall over Kaly Brookshire (N. Henderson, 2-2) (Fall 1:32)
145
1st Place – Mikayla Taylor (Richlands)
2nd Place – Mara Cavazos (Bunn)
3rd Place – Mackenzie Eller (Parkwood)
4th Place – Angel Davis (Clayton)
145 1st Place Match
Mikayla Taylor (Richlands, 8-15) won by fall over Mara Cavazos (Bunn, 6-5) (Fall 3:44)
145 3rd Place Match
Mackenzie Eller (Parkwood, 2-1) won by major decision over Angel Davis (Clayton, 2-2) (MD 13-1)
145 Semifinals
Mikayla Taylor (Richlands, 8-15) won by fall over Angel Davis (Clayton, 2-2) (Fall 5:39)
Mara Cavazos (Bunn, 6-5) won by fall over Mackenzie Eller (Parkwood, 2-1) (Fall 1:02)
152
1st Place – Laura Thompson (Cleveland)
2nd Place – Willow Chance (Rosman)
3rd Place – Marissa De La Cruz (Parkwood)
4th Place – Serenity Sobolefski (Mitchell)
152 1st Place Match
Laura Thompson (Cleveland, 8-0) by fall over Willow Chance (Rosman, 11-12) (Fall 3:40)
152 3rd Place Match
Marissa De La Cruz (Parkwood, 1-1) by fall over Serenity Sobolefski (Mitchell, 2-6) (Fall 2:49)
152 Semifinals
Laura Thompson (Cleveland, 8-0) by fall over Serenity Sobolefski (Mitchell, 2-6) (Fall 1:31), Willow Chance (Rosman, 11-12) by fall over Marissa De La Cruz (Parkwood, 1-1) (Fall 0:45) … rest of story at https://www.nchsaa.org/news/2021-6-19/2021-nchsaa-womens-wrestling-invitational-results
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