2021 NAIA Wrestling National Championships Qualifiers Announced
NAIA National Championships – March 5th – 6th in Park City, Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – (Qualifiers by Weight Class | Qualifiers by school | Qualifiers by Conference) The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the qualifiers for the 2021 NAIA Wrestling National Championships hosted by Visit Wichita on Monday. The 64th annual event takes place March 5-6 at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kan.
The allocations each conference/grouping received to the 2021 NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships were determined by a three-year average of a conference’s All-American honors and national tournament qualifiers. Each conference determined how to distribute their allocated berths to the national tournament. … rest of the story at https://www.naia.org/sports/mwrest/2020-21/Releases/2021_Qualifiers?mc_cid=329018bca1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NCAA Division III Results (2021) – #3
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Many Division III teams are completing their regular season along with their conference tournaments. Then we hope to see as many wrestlers and fans attend the NWCA sponsored national tournament for D-III schools in Coralville, Iowa in two weeks. The NWCA is accepting donations to help defray the costs. It sounds like wrestlers working for a positive solution. Keep on Wrestling! E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – No. 6 Baldwin-Wallace College Wrestling Wins OAC Championship, Defeats Heidelberg and #9 Mount Union
ALLIANCE, Ohio – The No. 6 nationally-ranked Baldwin Wallace wrestling team concluded the 2021 season as it won its fifth Ohio Athletic Conference Championship in the last six years as it defeated Heidelberg University and No. 9 nationally-ranked University of Mount Union inside the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex.
BW (6-0, 6-0 OAC) opened the day by handing Mount Union its first OAC dual loss since February of 2018 by a score of 27-14. The Yellow Jackets closed the day with a 39-6 victory over Heidelberg.
#6 BW vs. #9 Mount Union
BW won six of 10 matches for the victory. Sophomore All-OAC 125-pounder Jack Stanley (Brecksville/Brecksville), who is ranked opened the match with 4-1 decision. Senior All-American and Academic All-American 157-pounder Stanley Bleich (North Ridgeville/Elyria Catholic), who is ranked third nationally at 149-pounds, earned a 6-1 decision. Senior All-American165-pounder Dalton Leightner (Ravenna/Rootstown), who is ranked second nationally at 157-pounds and is this week’s OAC Wrestler of the Week, won by pinfall in 4:12 to earn his 78th career victory. … rest of story at https://baldwinwallace.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2020-21/releases/heidmtu?mc_cid=a4f7af871f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Wisconsin-Stevens Point Wrestling Picks Up Dual Victory in Home Opener
STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The UW-Stevens point men’s wrestling team overcame an early deficit and picked up a dual victory over visiting UW-Platteville by a score of 20-15 in the home opener.
Jerry Lipke (Milton, Wis./Milton) got UWSP on the board with a 10-2 major decision at 197. Ben Gunderson (Shiocton, Wis./Shiocton) gave the Pointers a 7-6 lead with a 3-2 decision win at 285. Blaze Thurber (Nekoosa, Wis./Nekoosa) won by forfeit at 125. Top-ranked Matt Berlin (Oak Creek, Wis./Oak Creek) won his match at 133 by a 10-2 major decision. Luke Smiley (Plainfield, Ill./North) sealed the team win with a 3-1 decision at 157. The Pointers host UW-Eau Claire and UW-Oshkosh on Friday (Feb. 12) in a tri dual. … rest of story at https://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2021/2/9/uwsp-wrestling-picks-up-dual-victory-in-home-opener.aspx?mc_cid=a084ab7fd9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Wisconsin=Whitewater Wrestling Down UW-Eau Claire, Moves to 2-0
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team won its first four matches Tuesday night and didn’t look back on its way to a 23-12 victory over No. 14 UW-Eau Claire in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference dual at Russell Arena. The Warhawks (2-0 overall, 2-0 WIAC) claimed six of the first seven bouts and held on as the Blugolds dropped to 0-2 on the year.
Alex Barbarise (Antioch, Ill./Antioch Community) improved to 2-0 at 125 pounds, starting the night with an 11-7 decision over Jack Marley to give UW-W the early lead. Ethan Porgorzelski followed suit at 133 pounds with a 5-2 decision, using first and second period takedowns for his first victory of the year.
Sophomore Josiah Lynden (Mukwonago, Wis./Mukwonago) nearly doubled the Warhawk lead by securing a technical fall, 18-0, late in the second period at 141. … rest of story at https://uwwsports.com/news/2021/2/9/wrestling-down-uw-eau-claire-moves-to-2-0.aspx?mc_cid=a084ab7fd9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND Blugolds take down Pioneers on Senior Night
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The 14th nationally ranked University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team hosted UW-Platteville in their final dual of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) regular season on Thursday. The Blugolds would power through the final matches on their way to a 37-9 victory over the Pioneers.
Results
After an initial win by forfeit at 125 for Jack Marley (Jr. – Trempealeau, WI/Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau), the Blugolds held strong in the later matches to secure the win. At 149, Jake Drexler (Jr. – Stratford, WI) won by pinfall at a time of 4:17. Tristan Massie (So. – Hillsdale, WI/Barron) would win his match over Caden Fry (UWP) at the 157 class for Massie’s fourth win of the season. At 165, Chase Schmidt (Sr. – Rice Lake, WI) upset #4-ranked Nathan Wynsma for Schmidt’s second victory of the year. Evan Lawrence (Sr. – Hugo, MN/Mahtomedi), James Huntley (Sr. – Woodbury, MN/Stillwater), and Austen Hakes (Sr. – River Falls, WI) would all close out with wins of their own for the convincing Eau Claire win. … rest of story at https://uweauclaire.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2020-21/releases/20210218uw4x8n?mc_cid=279b9a2f50&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – No. 13 The College of New Jersey Wrestling Tops Messiah on Senior Night
EWING, N.J. – Thomas Marretta jumped out to an early lead at heavyweight and never allowed his opponent any chance to comeback, securing a victory for the no. 13 TCNJ wrestling team over Messiah University, 19-16, on Wednesday night. The Lions’ season-opening win evened the Falcons record at 1-1. “The team came together tonight for a hard-fought win,” said head coach Joe Galante ’07. “All in all, our guys competed hard and were trying to score. I’m proud of guys who stay after their opponent and are committed to improving.”
With the score tied at 16, Marretta took the mat needing a victory to secure the match for the team. Marretta earned a pair of takedowns in the opening period to jump out to a 4-2 lead. An escape early in the second extended the advantage to 5-2. After allowing an escape in the third, Marretta earned one final takedown to secure the match. “I wasn’t the least bit nervous,” said Marretta. “I saw my teammates go out there one-by-one and take care of business, and when it was my turn I followed suit.”
TCNJ started the night with a hard-fought, 5-3, … rest of story at https://tcnjathletics.com/news/2021/2/10/no-13-wrestling-tops-messiah-on-senior-night.aspx?mc_cid=5e3b2f2de3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND No. 13 Wrestling Wins Six Bouts in Victory
EWING, N.J. – The no. 13 TCNJ wrestling team claimed six of ten bouts, including four of the final five, to defeat no. 11 Stevens, 24-16, on Saturday afternoon. The Lions earned bonus points in each of the final four victories to secure the win and advance to 2-0 on the season, while the Ducks dropped to 0-2 on the year. Trailing 13-6, Matthew Sacco took the mat at 165. Sacco scored early and often, claiming a major decision, 11-2. Reid Colella followed with a 15-5 major decision of his own to give TCNJ a lead it would not relinquish. Thomas Anderson claimed the Lions’ third straight major decision with a 14-5 win at 184.
“Our wrestlers know that if everyone does their job then the team score will take care of itself,” said head coach Joe Galante. “Obstacles create opportunities and our guys made the most of those situations.” The most competitive match of the day came at 197. … rest of story at https://tcnjathletics.com/news/2021/2/13/no-13-wrestling-wins-six-bouts-in-victory.aspx?mc_cid=a6cfb4b322&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Castleton Wrestling Upsets No. 11 Stevens
HOBOKEN, N.J. – The Castleton University wrestling team upset No. 11 Stevens Institute of Technology on Wednesday afternoon, defeating the nationally-ranked Ducks by a final score of 27-18 at Canavan Arena. The victory moves Castleton to 2-0 on the young season, while Stevens falls to 0-1 after dropping its first match of the season. Castleton also defeated a nationally-ranked Stevens team during the 2019-20 season, downing a then-No. 8 Ducks team by a score of 26-23 in November 2019. Castleton is now 2-1 all-time against Stevens. The Spartans earned wins from six wrestlers on the day, including a match-changing pin from Cooper Fleming at 174 pounds. Fleming’s win came in the midst of four consecutive victories by the Spartans, and helped turn a 12-9 deficit into a 21-12 lead with only two bouts remaining. After Castleton dropped the 197-pound bout, the Spartans won the heavyweight class via forfeit to seal the 27-18 victory. … rest of story at https://castletonsports.com/news/2021/2/10/wrestling-upsets-no-11-stevens.aspx?mc_cid=5e3b2f2de3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND Wrestling Improves to 3-0 with Win at NJCU
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The Castleton University wrestling team continued its early-season dominance on Friday, cruising to a 39-14 victory at New Jersey City University. The win moves the Spartans to 3-0 on the season, while NJCU falls to 0-2 with both losses coming against Castleton. The Spartans claimed seven out of 10 weight classes on the day, winning three times by fall and three times by technical fall. Castleton also earned a win via forfeit to reach the 39-point team total. NJCU won once via pin, once via tech fall and claimed a decision win as well for its 14 total points. Frank Darwak started the day with a win for Castleton at 125 pounds, pinning George Rivera in the second period. Darwak was trailing for a majority of the match late in the second period, but turned the tables on Rivera to give Castleton a 6-0 lead after one bout. The lead then doubled to 12-0 as Kaya Bogle was awarded a win via forfeit at 133 pounds. James Rodriguez continued to pile onto the Castleton lead, continually scoring points on David Guerra … rest of the story at https://castletonsports.com/news/2021/2/12/wrestling-improves-to-3-0-with-win-at-njcu.aspx?mc_cid=ffcd6840e0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Fontbonne Men’s Wrestling Earns Home Opening Win Over Westminster
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University men’s wrestling team earned its first win on the year in its home opener on Thursday as the Griffins knocked off Westminster.
Final: Fontbonne 27, Westminster 21
Location: St. Louis, Mo.
Records: Fontbonne 1-1, Westminster 0-2
How it Happened
After falling in the opener, the Griffins regained the advantage with consecutive forfeit wins by Cody Castelline at 133 pounds and David Vance at 141 pounds to put the Griffins ahead, 12-6. It was a battle at 149 pounds between Westminster’s Jackson Beene and Fontbonne’s Josh Presley but Breene won by 7-5 decision to trim the deficit down to 12-9. After another forfeit win for Fontbonne at 157 pounds by Mujahid Smith, the Blue Jays got back in it at 165 with Sean Sax earning the fall win. At 184 pounds, the Griffins bounced back with Micah Dennis earning a dominant win by fall (0:29). The Blue Jays answered with a fall win of its own at 197 but Joey Johnson came through for the Griffins at 285 pounds to secure the victory after he collected the 4-3 decision win over Kobe Kaminski. … rest of story at https://fontbonne.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2020-21/releases/20210211w8ghml?mc_cid=b6bf9ab19d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Wisconsin-Whitewater Wrestling Splits WIAC Duals
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team finished with a 1-1 record in two Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference duals contested Friday at Russell Arena.
The Warhawks (3-1 overall, 3-1 WIAC) downed UW-Platteville by a 37-6 score after falling against No. 5 UW-La Crosse by a 40-4 tally. In the match against UW-Platteville (0-3, 0-3), UW-Whitewater’s only loss came via forfeit as it rolled to a win.
Dylan Uzumecki (Batavia, Ill./Batavia) highlighted the dual with a pin in the second period at 285 pounds, improving to 3-1 on the year with the victory. Dakarai Clay (Madison, Wis./Madison East) posted a technical fall at 141 pounds, and Jarrit Shinhoster and Josh Nowak (Dousman, Wis./Kettle Moraine) collected major decisions against their opponents at 174 and 197 pounds, respectively. Winners by decision included Ethan Pogorzelski (Menomonee Falls, Wis./Menomonee Falls) at 133, Josiah Lynden (Mukwonago, Wis./Mukwonago) at 149 and Jake Burford (Crown Point, Ind./Crown Point) at 157. Wrestling up one weight class, Burford improved his season record to 4-0. … rest of story at https://uwwsports.com/news/2021/2/12/wrestling-splits-wiac-duals.aspx?mc_cid=ffcd6840e0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Wisconsin-La Crosse earns Pair of Conference Wins; Remains Undefeated
Whitewater, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse wrestling team earned a pair of Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) victories Friday at UW-Whitewater’s Kris Miller Volleyball Arena in Williams Center. The Eagles, ranked fifth on the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Poll, earned a 40-4 victory over host UW-Whitewater and a 35-3 win over UW-Platteville. UWL improves to 4-0 overall and 4-0 in the WIAC. “Total team effort today,” said UWL head coach Dave Malecek. “Guys have been dealt adversity every week and they keep getting stronger and coming together as a team. So proud of their attitude and effort.”
Teams in the WIAC will compete in a dual-meet schedule until February 19. The WIAC Championship, originally scheduled to be hosted by UW-Oshkosh on February 13, has been canceled. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Upper Midwest Regional scheduled for February 26-27 at UW-Eau Claire and the NCAA Division III Championships scheduled for March 12-13 at the La Crosse Center and hosted by UWL were canceled February 3. … rest of story at https://uwlathletics.com/news/2021/2/12/wrestling-uwl-earns-pair-of-conference-wins.aspx?mc_cid=ffcd6840e0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND Wrestling Team Completes Undefeated WIAC Season
La Crosse, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse wrestling team, ranked fifth in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA), improved to 5-0 overall and 5-0 in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) with a 32-9 home victory against UW-Stevens Point Friday night in Mitchell Hall Fieldhouse. The Pointers drop to 1-4 overall and 1-4 in the WIAC. UWL leads the all-time series, 44-26, with UW-Stevens Point. The Eagles have won the last 19 meetings with the Pointers. It marks UWL’s third straight undefeated conference season and 13th in league action since 2000-01. The Eagles are 71-7 (.910) in WIAC duals since the 2006-07 season. Dave Malecek earned his 200th career dual win as UWL’s head coach on Friday night. He is 200-47-1 (.808) overall, including 76-7 (.916) in the WIAC. Malecek has guided the Eagles to nine league crowns. … rest of story at https://uwlathletics.com/news/2021/2/19/wrestling-earns-home-win-against-uw-stevens-point.aspx?mc_cid=a32eea18bb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Wartburg Wrestling Clinches 2021 American Rivers Conference Title
WAVERLY, Iowa – The No. 1/2-ranked Wartburg College wrestling team rounded out its 2021 American Rivers Conference schedule with a 47-3 win over Nebraska Wesleyan University along with a 28-5 victory over Loras College to finish 8-0 during conference action to clinch the A-R-C title on Saturday, Feb. 13 inside Levick Arena. The conference crown stands as the 38th in Wartburg wrestling program history, including 28 titles in the last 29 years. The Knights’ 27-year streak of conference championships was snapped by Loras last season. … rest of story at https://go-knights.net/news/2021/2/13/wartburg-wrestling-clinches-2021-american-rivers-conference-title.aspx?mc_cid=a6cfb4b322&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Shenandoah University Men’s Wrestling Wins First
Top Southern Virginia, 28-21
WINCHESTER, Va. – Shenandoah University earned its first-ever men’s wrestling dual match victory with a 28-21 win over Southern Virginia Saturday night at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center. Shenandoah (1-2) only lost one contested match in taking out the Knights (0-3).
IN BRIEF
Trailing 18-0 after giving up forfeits at 125, 133 and 141 pounds, the Hornets got to work at 149 with David Smith downing Levi Jackson, 5-4. Patrick Coffron, in his first action of the season, made quick work of the 157-pound match by pinning Julio Tavarez in just 16 seconds. After Jalen Cornelius picked up a forfeit at 165 and Hunter Thompson fell 9-4 at 174, Shenandoah found itself down 21-15 with three matches remaining. Dylan Weaver cut that deficit to two points, 21-19, thanks to a 19-10 major decision victory at 184. … rest of story at https://suhornets.com/news/2021/2/13/mens-wrestling-wins-first.aspx?mc_cid=a6cfb4b322&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – Millikin Wins CCIW Wrestling Title
The Millikin wrestling team won its second straight College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Wrestling Championship on February 13 at the Carver Center in Rock Island, Illinois. Millikin had four individual champions and had five other wrestlers earn All-Conference honors including four second place finishers. Millikin scored 153.5 followed by North Central 146.5 and Augustana at 100.5 points. Senior Bradan Birt was the CCIW Most Outstanding Wreslter.
Peter McCusker is the CCIW Champion at 149 pounds with a 13-1 major decision victory over Lucas Regnier of Concordia-Wisconsin in the finals. McCusker dominated the weight class winning his first two matches by fall. Tristan Birt won his third CCIW Title winning the 157 pounds weight class. Tristan Birt defeated Cole Cervantes of North Central 11-4 in the finals. Tristan Birt got to the finals with two major decision victories.
Bradan Birt tied the Millikin school record for conference titles winning his fourth CCIW Championship. He won the 165 pound match by technical fall 16-0 over Rafael Roman of North Central. Bradan Birt stormed his way to the finals opening with a fall victory in 55 seconds and scoring a pin in 16 seconds in the semifinals. Logan Hagerbaumer gave Millikin its fourth CCIW Champion winning the 197 pounds weight class 5-2 over Cody Baldridge of North Central. It was Hagerbaumer’s second straight title. … rest of story at https://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2021/2/13/millikin-wins-cciw-wrestling-title.aspx?mc_cid=a6cfb4b322&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – No. 9 Loras College Duhawks Split in Final Conference Triangular
Feb. 21, 2021 – After an unusual regular season that was cut in half for 2021, the No. 9 Loras College wrestling team completed the last triangular of the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) regular season by splitting against the Central College Dutch and No. 14 Coe College Kohawks.
The Duhawks began their Sunday by facing off against the battle-tested Dutch in the second dual of the triangular. In a high scoring affair, freshman and Bettendorf, Iowa native Aiden Evans defeated Central’s Chase Poston 10-7. Scoring a victory over a ranked opponent was Zach Thompson at 133 lbs. A native of Perry, Iowa, Thompson used an early cradle to knock down contender Shandon Akeo. With his brother Eddie Smith coaching at his side, Wisconsin native Zeke Smith manufactured a 4-2 decision over Brock Beck. In a matchup of top grapplers at 157 lbs., it was California native No. 5 Daniel Ruiz who came on top, scoring an 8-4 decision over No. 7 Robert Areyano.
Adding to the dual team score at 165 lbs., junior Tad Griffith used a series of takedowns to defeat Luke Condy while All-American No. 3 Jacob Krakow pushed the pace against Christian Wilson, tallying a late third-period fall. Continuing his stellar 2021 campaign at 184 lbs., sophomore All-American Shane Liegel put on a takedown clinic against Griffin McBride. In the final two bouts of the dual, the Duhawks strung together two falls courtesy of Brady Vogel and No. 5 Wyatt Wriedt at 197 lbs. and heavyweight, respectively, making the final team score 37-3. The final dual of the afternoon saw a fierce battle between the Duhawks and the Kohawks. … rest of story at https://duhawks.com/news/2021/2/21/wrestling-no-9-duhawks-split-in-final-conference-triangular.aspx?mc_cid=4fc5b594c8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
High School News (2021) – # 8
TDR Editor’s Notes ; The regular season and the following state championships conclude usually in February and March at different dates depending on the state. This year that is even more so as some states will not start competing until later in the spring. Yet, wrestlers will work to compete and will get through thistrying year. Keep on wrestling!
E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – Nationally-ranked hammers hit the mat this week in Georgia, Wisconsin state tournaments
High school state tournament season cranks up this week on Trackwrestling with championship events in Georgia and Wisconsin, a pair of states that boast more than a dozen nationally-ranked competitors, including seven who currently sit inside the top 10 of their respective weight classes. Georgia’s rising talent pool has been on display on the national level in recent years and was documented in a recent feature story by Trackwrestling’s Kyle Klingman. The state performed well at USA Wrestling age-group dual events and several of the top athletes from the state turned in impressive performances at the Super 32, where Caden McCrary and Caleb Henson took home title belts and Matthew Singleton and Chase Horne reached the finals. Similarly, Wisconsin has been producing talent at a greater clip lately, as well. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1613023053724&twSessionId=tfgpaxutte&postId=1053129135&mc_cid=5e3b2f2de3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – (Wisconsin) WIAA state wrestling preview: Scaled-down, split-up tourney field still features deep well of area talent
THE BASICS
What: The 76th annual WIAA state individual wrestling tournament.
When: Saturday.
Where: Division 1 at Kaukauna High School; Division 2 at Adams-Friendship High School; Division 3 at Wausau East High School.
Schedule: 10 a.m. session (9 a.m. at Wausau East) — Quarterfinals, followed by semifinals, consolation semifinals and wrestlebacks, with a 15-minute pause between rounds. 5 p.m. session — Championship, third-place and fifth-place matches.
Tickets: Tickets, at $11 per session, are only available through member schools with competitors qualifying for the state tournament, with a limit of two tickets per qualifier. No general admission tickets will be sold at the venues.
COVID-19 concerns: Due to COVID-19 protocols, only eight wrestlers qualified for state in each divisional weight class. COVID-19 protocols will be strictly followed for participants, officials, workers and attendees at all three sites. … rest of story at https://madison.com/wsj/sports/high-school/wrestling/wiaa-state-wrestling-preview-scaled-down-split-up-tourney-field-still-features-deep-well-of/article_bc8b71c1-e81d-50d1-9db2-33dae72f33ad.html?mc_cid=5e3b2f2de3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – (Pennsylvania) Waynesburg, Burrell cruise into WPIAL team wrestling finals
There will be two rematches in Saturday’s WPIAL team wrestling tournament finals, which will be held at Canon-McMillan High School, as the top two seeds in each class earned a return trip to the finals.
Class 3A
• Top-seed Waynesburg (12-0), the defending champion in Class 3A and a prohibitive favorite to repeat, earned its 10th trip to the WPIAL finals with a convincing 51-9 victory over No. 5 ranked North Allegheny (13-3) in a semifinal match held at Waynesburg. Waynesburg jumped out to a 42-3 lead with pins by Luca Augustine (172), Noah Tustin (215), Ryan Howard (285) and Joseph Simon (113). Cole Homet’s pin at 138 closed out the match. North Allegheny’s only wins came at 160, when Collin McCorkle beat Nate Stephenson 3-1 in overtime, and a forfeit win at 126.
• No. 2 Seneca Valley (20-1) earned its third consecutive trip to the finals with a 42-24 semifinal win at home over No. 7 Connellsville (7-4). … rest of story at https://http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/highschool/2021/02/10/Waynesburg-Burrell-cruise-into-WPIAL-team-wrestling-finals-Dylan-Chappell-broke-Seneca-Valleys-career-pin-record/stories/202102100188?mc_cid=5e3b2f2de3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Empey brothers, Nicolar Rivera lead Stoughton wrestling into WIAA Division 1 state meet
From the time they were young boys, Stoughton brothers Brooks Empey and Griffin Empey came to the wrestling room. They watched and learned as wrestlers of varied talent and experience perfected their technique and enhanced their conditioning. And through the years they improved their own skills after entering the sport in which their dad, Bob Empey, was a coach and other friends were teammates. Brooks started prior to kindergarten, slightly earlier than when his younger brother began participating. “I’ve grown up with Stoughton wrestling,” said 260-pound Griffin Empey, a sophomore who wrestles in the 285-pound division. “I’ve seen the high years and the low years. After school (when younger), we’d go to the high school wrestling practices and sit there and watch and do our homework. We grew up with it. It’s a part of us and will never go away.” … rest of story at https://madison.com/wsj/sports/high-school/wrestling/empey-brothers-nicolar-rivera-lead-stoughton-wrestling-contingent-into-wiaa-division-1-state-meet/article_2e352a0b-f1ac-5a78-8d45-c1daafd39ff5.html?mc_cid=b6bf9ab19d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – (Tennessee) State Wrestling: TSSAA postpones championships due to weather
The TSSAA State Wrestling Championship scheduled for later this week in Chattanooga has been postponed until next week due to the ongoing rugged weather conditions plaguing most of the state and region. The TSSAA announced the move Monday afternoon. “A significant portion of our state has been impacted by snow and ice making travel extremely hazardous and, in some cases, impossible,” The TSSAA said. The tournament, which was to begin Thursday at the Chattanooga Convention Center, has been shifted to next week. Wrestlers will converge in Chattanooga Wednesday through Friday, Feb 24-26, at the same tournament site instead of this week. “Temperatures in Middle and West Tennessee are not expected to reach freezing over the next couple of days so it is unlikely that conditions will improve this week,” the TSSAA indicated. “Additional ice and snow is in the forecast for these areas on Wednesday and Thursday, which makes it very likely that many participating schools would not be able to attend the TSSAA Wrestling State Championships.” …rest of story at http://www.williamsonherald.com/sports/state-wrestling-tssaa-postpones-championships-due-to-weather/article_d50cb268-6fd8-11eb-a12c-7b84ec57cb50.html?mc_cid=9e45a80a12&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND (Iowa) Pinning Combination: Iowa pauses, UNI-ISU preview, high school districts and more
Less than a month after the start of a delayed season, the Iowa wrestling team is sidelined again. The top-ranked Hawkeyes wrestled Purdue and Ohio State on Sunday, then were shut down due to COVID-19 precautions the next day. The Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher, The Predicament’s G. Wyatt Schultz and former coach Dick Briggs discuss Iowa’s situation on this week’s episode of the Pinning Combination.
Also on this week’s show:
• Iowa State and Northern Iowa are still wrestling and will meet this Sunday in Ames, along with Arizona State.
• American Rivers Conference competition continues, but the NCAA Division III Championships have been canceled, leaving wrestlers and coaches heartbroken for the second straight year.
• Recapping Saturday’s Class 1A and 2A sectional tournaments and Tuesday’s regional duals
• Previewing Saturday’s Iowa high school district tournaments … rest of story at https://www.thegazette.com/subject/podcast/pinning-combination-podcast/pinning-combination-iowa-pauses-uni-isu-preview-high-school-districts-and-more-20210211?mc_cid=b6bf9ab19d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – (Ohio) Regis Sr. finally receives formal HoF induction
It may have taken longer than expected, but Jack Regis Sr. is finally a member of the Ohio Wrestling Officials Hall of Fame, which is sponsored by the Ohio Wrestling Officials Association. Regis, 71, a lifelong Martins Ferry resident is in his 29th season of officiating high school wrestling in both Ohio and West Virginia. The honor is usually bestowed upon an individual during the state tournament in Columbus in March. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic just starting last year, the ceremony was delayed. He was presented with his plaque during the recent Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association Division II State Duals last weekend in Steubenville.
“It’s nice to finally receive this award,” Regis said. “It’s very nice to be honored by your peers.”
Dr. Randy Wrobel was also inducted.
Congratulations
Danny Irwin continues his magic on the hilltop as West Liberty rolled to the Mountain East Conference wrestling tournament title last weekend inside the ASRC. The youthful West Liberty head coach, who was the 2019 NCAA Division II Coach of the Year when he led then-Wheeling Jesuit University to a national tournament runnerup finish, has turned things around on Route 88. He was hired in April of 2019 and hit the mat grappling. … rest of story at https://www.timesleaderonline.com/sports/local-sports/2021/02/regis-sr-finally-receives-formal-hof-induction/?mc_cid=b6bf9ab19d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – (New York) Putnam Valley’s Will Carano commits to powerhouse Iowa
When Will Carano was a sophomore at Putnam Valley, his college destination was the least of his worries and it was still too soon to give it any thought. However, a trip to the University of Iowa for a week-and-a-half long wrestling camp completely changed his perspective. From that point on, Carano knew that’s where he wanted to be. “I’d been to a bunch of other camps all over and no camp was even close to how great that camp was,” Carano said. “All the coaches are awesome, the facilities are awesome, and the whole Iowa City is awesome. It was kind of a mixture of everything — the competition and how the mentality of the coaches fed into everyone else in the room so everybody worked harder.” The experience motivated Carano, who has now made his dream come true as a senior. After graduating, the Putnam Valley standout will be spending the next four years wrestling for the Hawkeyes. … rest of story at https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2021/01/05/wrestling-putnam-valley-will-carano-commits-iowa/6551535002/?mc_cid=afb669e366&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – (Virginia) From Day One of Blackhawk to senior leader, undefeated regular season with Powhatan wrestling
Hayden Fitzsimmons chronicles growth of both the wrestling program and himself through the Blackhawk Powhatan youth wrestling club and the standard set by Coach Mike Walter
The match took place nearly a year ago. Hayden Fitzsimmons recalled it like it had happened yesterday. The Powhatan High School wrestler, then a junior, was facing King George County’s Mettres Murrill in the consolation quarterfinals of last year’s Class 4, Region B tournament. Murrill, a defending regional champion, put Fitzsimmons to his back in the second period. Fitzsimmons fought off the three-point pin attempt for what he said was like a minute before he got out of the jam. He stayed on top of Murrill through the majority of the third and final period of regulation, but he was still behind in points, trailing Murrill 3-1. Nine seconds remained.
But Fitzsimmons remembered how, the week before, his dad – Powhatan assistant wrestling coach and Blackhawk Powhatan youth wrestling club co-founder Richard Fitzsimmons – was showing him a last-desperation turn move. It was an all-or-nothing-type move that could either put your opponent on their back, or leave yourself in a position to get pinned. … rest of story at https://richmond.com/community/powhatan-today/from-day-one-of-blackhawk-to-senior-leader-undefeated-regular-season-with-powhatan-wrestling/article_397424d8-6576-11eb-b1e1-3f21d3a27e28.html?mc_cid=e1d5a94c45&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – WRESTLING: Beaver Dam’s Kyler Neuberger, dad Jason enjoying ride to state together
Competing at one of the lighter weights over the years, Kyler Neuberger has never had much of an advantage when it comes to size on his peers — much less his dad. That didn’t stop the junior on Beaver Dam’s prep wrestling team from trying to beat the old man, though. “One time when I was younger I pinned him, and he made me this nice hat with a big pin on it. Obviously he wasn’t trying,” Kyler recounted of when he was 8 years old. Now the two are on a little bit more even playing field, albeit dad Jason still has the edge. “I think I’ve taken him down once this whole season. That’s it. He’s pretty good,” Kyler said. “I think this is the closest I’ve been to beating him, and I’ve taken him down once.”
Fortunately for Kyler, he’s not competing against his dad when the matches count on his record. In fact, they’re competing together, on the same team. And they’re enjoying one heck of a ride, too. … rest of story at https://www.wiscnews.com/bdc/sports/high-school/wrestling/wrestling-beaver-dams-kyler-neuberger-dad-jason-enjoying-ride-to-state-together/article_2f75784a-e46d-585f-9a5d-c88d70d2051f.html?mc_cid=a6cfb4b322&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – (Michigan) From bite to taking flight: ‘Sky’s the limit’ for Ira Jenkins, top-ranked wrestler and D-I prospect
WHITEHALL – Long before Ira Jenkins became a top-ranked high school wrestler in Michigan and Division I prospect, he was a bit of a “gumpy kid,” according to his father. The Whitehall junior sure has come a long way since his grade-school days, when he was getting dominated on the mat by then-stranger and now close friend and teammate Max Brown. Now, the “sky is the limit” for Jenkins, according to people who train and coach him. Makes total sense, given that the student with the weighted cumulative GPA of 4.037 aspires to one day become a fighter pilot or astronaut.
Since he was a boy, Jenkins has been fascinated by outer space and flight. “I think of what’s out there (in space) and how big it is and it goes on for a really long time. We’re just so small in this universe and it’s, like, crazy to think about that stuff,” he said. “I mean, years from now, who knows where we’re going to be. We’re doing stuff with Mars, working to get there. I really like all that stuff and it would be really cool to be a part of.” Jenkins is 17 years old now. At 6-foot-1, 215 pounds, he looks like a grown man, especially if you watch him on the wrestling mat or football field. He has much more depth to him than the stereotypical “jock.” He’s class president and model student-athlete, and he continues to reach for the stars. … rest of story at https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2021/02/from-bite-to-taking-flight-skys-the-limit-for-ira-jenkins-top-ranked-wrestler-and-d-i-prospect.html?mc_cid=a6cfb4b322&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – (Indiana) 2021 State Finals by the Numbers
We are closing in on another state finals in what has been an extraordinary year all around. However, with all the uncertainly around us, there is one thing that remains the same. That is the IndianaMat rankings are always top notch. This year Mike Reiser has upped the ante by getting 186 out of 224 qualifiers in the last set of rankings. Just a quick reminder that we lock the rankings before the first whistle at sectional and let them ride. We saw top wrestlers missing weight or getting hit with COVID quarantines, yet the rankings still held serve. There is only one match in the whole first round that puts two wrestlers that were not in the rankings against each other. Mike is still working on a perfect bracket of all ranked wrestlers making the state finals. This year 106, 132, and 170 all had 15 of 16 qualifiers in the rankings.
As always we have created brackets with our rankings on them for you to download and use for all your pick’em purposes. This year we have two sets, one with just state rankings and one with both semi-state and state rankings. I would hold off printing any of these out as your official copies as there may be a couple more surprises added to the brackets this week. … rest of story at https://indianamat.com/index.php?/articles.html/high-school-news/tournament-previews/2021-state-finals-by-the-numbers-r1046/&mc_cid=c18c111026&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – (Wisconsin) Bianchi Reacts to Achieving History at State Wrestling Tournament
There were many eyes on Matt Bianchi Saturday and the Two Rivers High School senior wrestler did not disappoint. The Raiders athlete who entered the State Division-2 meet at Adams-Friendship with a 147-10 career record accomplished what he set out to do: win a 4th State Wrestling title. Entering the 3rd period of the 145 lb championship match against Lodi sophomore Zach Licht & needing a takedown to win it, wrestling correspondent Terry Stake called the final seconds of the match via live streaming when Bianchi earned the match-sealing takedown, did a backflip, and became the 19th wrestler in Wisconsin high school history to win four state titles in his career. After capturing the 4-peat, Matti said it “feels so amazing and just like a little stress relief. It feels awesome to accomplish it.” … rest of story at https://www.seehafernews.com/2021/02/15/bianchi-reacts-to-achieving-history-at-state-wrestling-tournament/?mc_cid=9e45a80a12&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
DII Super Regionals & Eight State Championships this weekend
Events available to watch either live or on-demand on Trackwrestling this week include:
Kansas High School State Championships
Date: Feb. 25-27
Video: Live stream and archived matches
Watch options: Pay-per-view ($19.95) or GOLD+ (129.99/year)
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Wyoming High School State Championships
Date: Feb. 25-27
Video: Live stream and archived matches
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Louisiana High School State Championships
Date: Feb. 26-27
Video: Live stream and archived matches
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Oklahoma High School State Championships
Date: Feb. 25-27
Video: Archived matches
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Tennessee High School State Championships
Date: Feb. 24-26
Video: Archived matches
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Delaware High School State Championships
Date: Feb. 27 – March 3
Video: Live stream and archived matches
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Idaho High School State Championships
Date: Feb. 26-27
Video: Archived matches
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South Dakota High School State Championships
Date: Feb. 25-27
Video: Archived matches
Watch options: Free
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NCAA Division II Super Regional I
Date: Feb. 28
Video: Live stream and archived matches
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NCAA Division II Super Regional II
Date: Feb. 27
Video: Live stream and archived matches
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NCAA Division II Super Regional III
Date: Feb. 27
Video: Live stream and archived matches
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NCAA Division II Super Regional IV
Date: Feb. 28
Video: Live stream and archived matches
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NCAA Division II Super Regional V
Date: Feb. 27
Video: Live stream and archived matches
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NCAA Division II Super Regional VI
Date: Feb. 28
Video: Live stream and archived matches
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View brackets and results > … rest of story and links at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1614383552621&twSessionId=tfgpaxutte&postId=1085908135
2021 ACC WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP LINKS
Sunday, Feb. 28
NC State’s Reynolds Coliseum; Raleigh, N.C.
Passing on a few links to help your viewing and/or remote coverage of Sunday’s Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestling Championship.
Schedule of Events
11 a.m. – First round matches (ACC Network Extra)
1 p.m. – Semifinals (ACC Network Extra)
3:30 p.m. – Consolation semifinals (ACC Network Extra)
5 p.m. – Consolation finals (ACC Network Extra)
7 p.m. – Finals (ACC Network)
Watch Links: Mat 1 – ACC Network Extra (11 am)
Mat 2 – ACC Network Extra (11 am)
Finals – ACC Network (7 pm)
Results:Live Results
Brackets:Brackets PDF
ACC Wrestling Weekly Release: http://theacc.co/ACCWrestling2021
NCAA Division I Results (2021) – #6
TDR Editor’s Notes ; A look over some of the final matches of the regular season. This weekend some of the Conference tournaments will be held to determine which wrestlers will compete at the Nationals in St. Louis next month. Limited opportunitiesto attend in person but we encourage fans to check for on-line and other broadcasted events this weekend.
E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – THIS WEEK’S NCAA DIV. I SCHEDULE ONLY INCLUDES A HANDFUL OF BIG TEN AND BIG 12 MATCHES
Here is this week’s Div. I college wrestling schedule, broken up by conference. Please note that we are including the most current NWCA Div. I poll rankings, as published on February 16. Most of the Div. I programs have finished their dual meet season, with only nine Big Ten matches and two Big 12 matches. Of these bouts, five of the dual meets include two ranked teams.On Monday, No. 1 Iowa gave an update, since the program had paused activities last week. The team is returning to limited in-person activity, but their Friday dual meet against Northwestern has been postponed. At this time, the status of their Sunday dual meet at No. 25 Wisconsin had not yet been determined. It remains on the schedule, but its status is still in question. On Tuesday, Davidson College, which competes in the Southern Conference, announced that it had paused wrestling activities, finishing its season completely. Davidson will not compete at the SoCon Championships, which is scheduled for Sunday, February 28 at Appalachian State. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/February/17/This-weeks-NCAA-Div-I-schedule?mc_cid=76aa098ad3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Slight movement in Top 25 heading into final week of Division I regular season
Manheim, Pennsylvania – While there were no new teams in the NWCA Division I Coaches Poll released on Tuesday, there were slight shifts of teams within the Top 25. There’s a new No. 2 as Penn State (4-0) beat Michigan 18-13 on Sunday morning to move the Nittany Lions behind No. 1 Iowa (5-0). Michigan slid to fourth after the loss. Virginia Tech closed out a perfect regular season at 9-0 after a 27-12 win over No. 16 Pittsburgh to claim the ACC regular season title. Seventh-ranked NC State topped Duke 37-6, while Minnesota opened up the weekend with a brunch time 27-7 win over then-No. 19 Wisconsin. The Badgers were also upended by unranked Northwestern and dropped six spots to No. 25 this week. From a dual meet perspective, the top event on the weekend saw Arizona State beat a pair of ranked teams in Iowa. The Sun Devils moved back into the Top 10 after a 20-15 win over No. 13 Iowa State and a 24-10 win over Northern Iowa. Earlier in the week, ASU beat Cal Poly 34-6 in Pac-12 action. Also in the tri-meet, Iowa State topped Northern Iowa 23-17. In the ACC, No. 15 North Carolina beat then-No. 21 Virginia 25-9 in Chapel Hill. The only other matchup between ranked teams came in the Big Ten as No. 17 Purdue bested then-No. 22 Michigan State 21-12. Navy moved up to No. 18 this week and snapped its four-dual losing streak to rival Army West Point 20-13. Rider topped Drexel 20-16. … rest of story and complete poll at http://www.nwcaonline.com/slight-movement-in-top-25-heading-into-final-week-of-division-i-regular-season/?mc_cid=83f6447486&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Top 10 College Wrestling Performances of the Week – February 15th, 2021
As quickly as it started, the college regular season is almost gone. Valentine’s Day weekend marked the end of the regular season for the ACC school’s and many others around the country. Some will compete next weekend. Others like American and Lock Haven are expected to make their season debuts at their conference tournaments. Speaking of debuts, this past weekend, we saw three wrestlers, currently ranked #1 at their respective weights, make their first appearances of the year. Like most things in 2020 and 2021, the conference tournament schedules will be unusual. The majority will take place two weeks from now, while others will be conducted the first weekend of March. Another new wrinkle in 2021 has been the flexibility of scheduling. After Iowa’s program was temporarily shut down, Michigan added a dual with Penn State on the fly. An unplanned dual between a pair of top-three teams in the nation, on only a few days’ notice, live on the Big Ten Network…YES PLEASE!
So this weekend had a battle between two national heavyweight teams, one of the best traditional rivalries in all of sports, a national champion going down, one of the best comebacks of the year, and the question…is it really an upset if it happens two weeks in a row? That and more in the top ten college performances of the week.
10) Brock Mauller (Missouri)
The third-ranked 149 lber in the nation, Brock Mauller, faced his most substantial test of the season on Sunday afternoon at the Cowboy Challenge. After notching a pair of wins against Warren Carr (Wyoming) and Jarod Kadel (Oklahoma State), Mauller advanced to meet four-ranked Boo Lewallen (Oklahoma State) in the championship bout. … rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/college-wrestling-news/top-10-college-wrestling-performances-of-the-week-february-15th-2021/80029?mc_cid=9e45a80a12&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Iowa State Winners Over NDSU and SDSU
FARGO, N.D. – No. 12 Iowa State (8-2, 3-1 Big 12) picked up a pair of Big 12 wins on Sunday, taking out North Dakota State (32-6) and South Dakota State (19-12). The Cyclones won 15 out of the 20 individual dual matches on the day with five bonus-point victories.
NDSU Recap
Iowa State opened up the day with a commanding 32-6 victory over NDSU. The Cyclones won nine out of the 10 bouts with four bonus-point victories. Making his return to the Iowa State lineup, Jarrett Degen won by 12-3 major decision over Jaden Van Maanen. Degen used a seven-point third period to score bonus-points over his Bison opponent.
Marcus Coleman also made his dual debut on Sunday. He won by 19-4 technical fall over Owen Pentz in 4:22. The Ames, Iowa, native used three takedowns, a reversal and a series of nearfalls to top Pentz.
David Carr and Julien Broderson scored a pair of major decision wins for the Cardinal and Gold at 157 pounds and 174 pounds, respectively. Carr took out Jared Franek by 17-5 major decision, while Broderson bested Riley Habisch by 8-0 major decision. Kysen Terukina, Zach Redding, Ian Parker, Joel Shapiro and Gannon Gremmel all secured wins by decision to help push the Cyclones past the Bison.
SDSU Recap
In the second dual of the day, Iowa State took out South Dakota State by a final score of 19-12. After a slow start, ISU went on to win six of the final eight matches over the Jackrabbits. … rest of story at https://cyclones.com/news/2021/2/7/wrestling-iowa-state-winners-over-ndsu-and-sdsu.aspx?mc_cid=a4f7af871f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Rider Wrestling Upsets #25 Lehigh, 17-15
Ethan Laird’s decision over nationally-ranked No. 5 Jordan Wood gives Rider the victory
BETHLEHEM, PA – Senior heavyweight Ethan Laird (Waterford, PA/General McLane) stunned nationally-ranked No. 5 Jordan Wood with an 8-5 decision as the Rider University wrestling team upset No. 25 Lehigh, 17-15, Sunday afternoon at Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. With the win, the Broncs’ third-straight, Rider improves to 3-1 on the season. Lehigh is now 3-4. Lehigh built a six-point lead, 9-3, on a fall at 125 lbs. and a decision at 141 lbs. sandwiched around a R Richie Koehler (Middletown, NJ/Christian Brothers Academy) decision at 133 lbs. Rider kept the match within reach with sudden victory decisions at 149 and 165 lbs. from Wyatt McCarthy (Newton, NJ/Newton) and Jake Silverstein (Hauppauge, NY/Smithtown [Nebraska]), respectively. Angel Garcia (Philadelphia, PA/Mariana Bracetti Academy) scored a takedown in the final seconds of his match at 174 lbs. to momentarily even the match at 12-12 before the Broncs were assessed a one-point team penalty for control of the mat area in celebrating the victory. George Walton (Franklin, NJ/Bound Brook [Old Dominon]) gave Rider the lead for the first time with a 6-3 decision at 184 lbs., before Lehigh wrestled the lead back with a 2-0 decision from Jake Jakobsen over Matt Correnti (Delran, NJ/Holy Cross [Rutgers]) at 197 lbs. … rest of story at https://gobroncs.com/news/2021/2/7/wrestling-upsets-25-lehigh-17-15.aspx?mc_cid=a4f7af871f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – No. 9 Illini Dominant in 31-6 Win Over Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. – No. 9 Illinois took down Northwestern in a dominant 31-6 victory in Evanston on Sunday afternoon, improving to 5-2 on the season. The Illini won eight of the ten matches against the Wildcats, including five-straight matches to wrap up the dual. At 133-pounds, Lucas Byrd picked up his second pin and team-high sixth match win of the season in Sunday’s victory. Justin Cardani found himself in another tight battle with Northwestern’s Michael DeAugustino. The 125-pound bout to start the afternoon went down to the wire, as Cardani earned an escape with under 20 seconds to go in the third period, but DeAugustino would pick up a minute of riding time to take the 2-1 decision. Lucas Byrd continued his impressive 2021 campaign, improving to 5-1 on the season after defeating Dylan Utterback by fall (5:15). The redshirt freshman notched his second fall of the season in the third period, pushing the Illini in front of the Wildcats, 6-3. … rest of story at https://fightingillini.com/news/2021/2/7/wrestling-no-9-illini-dominant-in-31-6-win-over-northwestern.aspx?mc_cid=a4f7af871f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Takeaways: Two Big 12 takedowns for Iowa State wrestling
Iowa State wrestling was in need of more Big 12 victories heading in to its weekend duels in North Dakota. And by Sunday’s end, the Cyclones got what they came for, beating North Dakota State 32-6 and South Dakota State 19-12. The Cyclones now stand 8-2 overall and 3-1 in the Big 12.
Back on the mat
Due to injuries, the Cyclones have been without a few solid wrestlers since the start of the season. Before the trip to North Dakota, Iowa State wrestling assistant coach Brent Metcalf mentioned that fans might be seeing those guys back on the mat. His assumption turned out to be correct. All-American redshirt senior Jarrett Degen returned to the mat in Fargo, North Dakota, wrestling at 149 pounds against North Dakota State’s Jaden Van Maanen. … rest of story at https://www.iowastatedaily.com/sports/wrestling/takeaways-two-big-12-takedown-for-iowa-state-wrestling/article_bd2fdefa-6a5a-11eb-916f-a3405e5bd08b.html?mc_cid=a084ab7fd9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Hofstra In Control Against Sacred Heart
Fairfield, CT – Hofstra wrestling put on a dominating performance on the mat against Sacred Heart Tuesday night from the William H. Pratt Center. Of the 14 matches held, Hofstra won 13 of them and picked up three wins by fall and three wins by tech fall. Redshirt senior Vinny Vespa snapped a two-match losing streak by scoring a 5-1 decision at 141 pounds, starting a run of 12 straight wins for Hofstra. Sophomore Justin Hoyle picked up the first of two wins in the evening with a pin of Vincent Milazzo at 141 pounds. In the second period, Hoyle used his top position to manipulate Milazzo onto his back and secured the pin. Hoyle later wrestled again at 141 pounds and earned his second win by fall when he threw Thomas Volpe to his back and ended the match in 23 seconds. Freshman Joe McGinty secured a tough 3-2 decision at 157 pounds when, after being denied a takedown, repositioned himself and scored a single-leg takedown in the third period and prevented Sacred Heart’s Shaun Williams from escaping or reversing with solid positioning. Senior Charles Small followed that up with a 3-2 decision win of his own … rest of story at https://gohofstra.com/news/2021/2/9/wrestling-wrest-hofstra-in-control-against-sacred-heart.aspx?mc_cid=a084ab7fd9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Drexel Defeats George Mason on the Road Wednesday, 20-12
FAIRFAX, Va. – The Drexel University wrestling team (2-0) turned in a 20-12 road win over George Mason University (0-4) on Wednesday afternoon from Fairfax, Va. The Dragons began the match with a loss at 125 pounds but won the next six weight classes from 133 to 174 pounds to take a 20-3 advantage, helping to seal the victory. At 149 pounds, freshman Luke Nichter defeated George Mason’s Dustin Morgillo by technical fall, 15-0, in 3:40. Surrounding Nichter’s 149-pound technical fall win, Drexel received close decision victories from Chandler Olson (133), Julian Flores (141), Parker Kropman (157), Evan Barczak (165) and Michael O’Malley (174) in the afternoon dual.
Bryan McLaughlin was narrowly edged out in sudden victory at 197 pounds, dropping a close 6-4 decision. All four Drexel losses on the day came by decisions. … rest of story at https://drexeldragons.com/news/2021/2/10/wrestling-defeats-george-mason-on-the-road-wednesday-20-12.aspx?mc_cid=5e3b2f2de3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – #8 Arizona State Wrestling Dominates Cal Poly on Senior Day
TEMPE — After a month-long hiatus from Desert Financial Arena, seniors Kordell Norfleet and Cade Belshay led No. 8 Sun Devil Wrestling (4-0, Pac-12 2-0) to their final home victory of the season over Pac-12 foe Cal Poly, 34-6. On Senior Day, the two combined for five takedowns, four four-point near falls and two bonus points over the Mustangs. “I was really happy for Cade when he got his victory today. It’s good to see him come out and dominate as he has that ability and is finally able to put it together,” said head coach Zeke Jones. “Kordell has taken on a leadership role in this program. He’s setting the standard for Sun Devil Wrestling, letting everybody know that every match he is coming to wrestle and he’s scoring in all three positions.” … rest of story at https://thesundevils.com/news/2021/2/11/-8-wrestling-dominates-cal-poly-on-senior-day.aspx?mc_cid=b6bf9ab19d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – U-M Uses Bonus Points to Edge No. 12 OSU in Return to Action
» No. 2 Michigan used bonus points to edge No. 12 Ohio State, 18-16, at Crisler Center in its first competition in nearly a month.
» Will Lewan clinched the dual with a 3-3 double-overtime decision — on 44 seconds of riding time — against Elijah Cleary at 157 pounds.
» Logan Massa and Mason Parris earned bonus wins at 174 pounds and heavyweight, respectively; both are 4-0 on the season with four bonus wins.
» Myles Amine defeating Gavin Hoffman, 8-5, in his season debut at 197 pounds.
Site: Ann Arbor, Mich. (Crisler Center)
Score: #2 Michigan 18, #12 Ohio State 16
Records: U-M (4-0, 4-0 Big Ten), OSU (5-3, 5-3 Big Ten)
Next U-M Event: Sunday, Feb. 14 — vs. Penn State (Crisler Center), 11 a.m. … rest of story at https://mgoblue.com/news/2021/2/12/wrestling-u-m-uses-bonus-points-to-edge-no-12-osu-in-return-to-action.aspx?mc_cid=ffcd6840e0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – Hokies complete undefeated season, down Pitt 27-12
No. 4 Tech wins the ACC Dual Meet Championship outright
BLACKSBURG – For the eighth time in school history, Virginia Tech wrestling is an ACC Champion after defeating Pitt 27-12 in the final dual of the season Friday night to win the ACC Dual Meet Championship outright.
With the win, the No. 4 Hokies (9-0, 5-0 ACC) cap off their seventh undefeated season in school history, the first since the 1956-57 season. Head coach Tony Robie is the fourth coach in program history to accomplish the feat, and at 9-0, this is the Hokies’ longest undefeated season, topping the 8-0 1954-55 team.
Tech has now won the ACC Dual Meet Title four times, matching its number of ACC Championship titles. The trophy is back in Blacksburg after the Hokies three-peated as conference regular season champs from the 2014-15 season through 2016-17. … rest of story at https://hokiesports.com/news/2021/2/12/wrestling-hokies-complete-undefeated-season-down-pitt-27-12.aspx?mc_cid=ffcd6840e0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Six Kent State Wrestlers Earn Top-8 Seed for MAC Championships
TDR Editor’s Notes : The MAC Championships will be broadcasted live on Friday and Saturday. Check over the article find the links for accessing your chance to follow the action. Keep following wrestling!
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KENT, OHIO- The Golden Flashes will head east to Lawrenceville, New Jersey and Rider University for this weekend’s 2021 Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championships.
The two-day event will start on Friday morning at 11 a.m. eastern. The championship meet will be held without spectators, but Rider will provide a stream for each of the four mats for Friday’s opening round, quarterfinals and semi-finals. On Saturday, the coverage starts at noon eastern with the consolation quarterfinals and semi-finals. The championship round is scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. start on Saturday. A full schedule of the championships can be seen below. Links to watch can be found on the wrestling schedule page.
The NCAA announced that 35 bids to the NCAA Championships have been allocated to the Mid-American Conference. The MAC will receive four bids at 133-pounds, three bids at 125, 141, 149 and 157. Two spots have been allocated at 174, 184, 197 and 285 pounds, respectfully while one bid is up for grabs at 165 pounds.
The Flashes are coming off a strong showing on Friday, February 12th when they hosted Edinboro and Northern Illinois in a round-robin. Six wrestlers will hold a top-8 ranking in this weekend’s tournament. If seeding holds Kent State would send five wrestlers to the NCAA Championships. … rest of the story and lnks at https://kentstatesports.com/news/2021/2/24/wrestling-six-wrestlers-earn-top-8-seed-for-mac-championships.aspx
NWCA Division III Coaches Association Set to Host National Championships in Coralville, Iowa, March 12-13
TDR Editor’s Notes : We have donated to help support this event and encourage all other college wrestling fansto contribute as well. Keep Wrestling! E-Mail us at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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Manheim, PA – On Thursday, the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced the creation of the NWCA Division III Coaches Association National Wrestling Championships presented by ARMS Software, FloWrestling, and Reese’s. The Xtream Arena (Coralville, IA) will play host on March 12-13 and will be allowing spectators. Tickets will go on-sale this Friday, February 26th at 10:00am through the Xtream Arena Box Office. Tickets may be purchased by visiting xtreamarena.com. All-session and single-day tickets will be available for $41 and $24, respectively. Fans not able to attend will be able to watch each match live on FloWrestling.
On February 3, the NCAA announced the cancellation of the Division III winter championships for wrestling as well as basketball, indoor track and field, swimming and diving, and ice hockey. Following the NCAA’s announcement, the NWCA Division III Leadership Group, led by Chairman Lonnie Morris, Head Coach at Johnson & Wales, began working to provide a championship experience for athletes who had just had their championship tournament canceled for the second year in a row. Morris shared, “It is an honor to be part of the leadership group that helped create this opportunity for our student-athletes.”
RELEASE | NCAA DIII Winter Sports Cancellation
USA Wrestling, the national governing body for wrestling in the United States, announced on February 5 that it would host a tournament for Div. III wrestlers. With the assurance from the NWCA that this event will be held, USA Wrestling will help publicize the NWCA Division III Coaches Association National Wrestling Championships. The most important thing for the wrestling community is that these Div. III student-athletes have one season-ending event.
The championships will place the top eight wrestlers, and each will earn NWCA All-America honors. There will be no team points kept and no team awards given. Athletes competing must be on their school’s official roster and entered into the OPC, the NCAA’s weight management program.
Those interested in helping offset the estimated $100,000 cost of hosting the event may donate to the crowdfunding page set up by the NWCA by clicking here. All donations received will be put into a restricted NWCA Division III Wrestling Coaches Association account (administered by the NWCA) and used to defray costs associated with this championship. … rest of the story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/NWCA-Division-III-Coaches-Association-25-2-2021
High School News (2021) – # 7
TDR Editor’s Notes ; During a normal year North Carolina would have held their State Championships last weekend. In previous years that has led to a busy week of work tabuating the results, gathering input on the final TDR Top 12 rankings, ordering awards and trophies and in many years the final editing and voice over for the televised state finals. Yet in ‘The Time of CoVid’ we have had no wrestling so far. Official team practices will start April 12th with the State Finals on June 28th. We shall make no comment on that. Championships were held in Georgia and Nebraska and a few other states. More will be held this weekend. The following is the first of many scholastic postings with championship news. Also note that the USA Wrestling National Recruiting tournaments will be held in several locations. The closest for North Carolina is in Doswell, Virginia just north of Richmond. It will be across the road from King’s Dominion Amusement Park. Keep on Wrestling!
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1 } – No excuses allowed at state wrestling
There’s been lots of wrestling chatter in this coronavirus-plagued season. Cock your ear and you’ll hear talk about scheduling inequities, loss of tournaments, state tournament seedings and lack of regionals. Now Jeff Schumacher, who shares Bismarck’s head coaching duties with Mark Lardy, says that’s all history. “We’re going down there with what we’ve got, and it’s time to wrestle. There are no excuses,” he said as he looked ahead to today’s first round of action at the Fargodome. Class A competition within the 32-slot brackets begins at 3:30 p.m. today and continues Saturday. Saturday is reserved for the dual tournament. With the West and East region tournaments shut down this season, there has been no winnowing process. All teams will be permitted to bring full lineups, which will mean considerably more matches and a corresponding increase in scoring. In 1988 and 1989 when the Class A tournament was essentially an all-comers tournament, point totals reached record levels. Century won with 290 points in 1988, a record that still stands. Bismarck claimed the title with 256.5 points the next year. Bismarck, with five previous state champions and four other returning state placers in its lineup, appears capable of challenging that record. … rest of story at https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/no-excuses-allowed-at-state-wrestling/article_0d86895d-696f-52b7-bdaa-589a8b1cc698.html?mc_cid=279b9a2f50&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Your guide to the top stars and storylines to watch in state tournaments this week on Trackwrestling
The third week of February is typically a smorgasbord of high-level high school wrestling state championships. Even in a COVID-scrambled season, this week’s menu is still loaded with 16 championship events in nine states and two dozen nationally-ranked competitors expected to take the mat in tournaments streamed on Trackwrestling.
Here’s a look at some of the top stars and storylines to follow:
— Iowa recruit Drake Ayala began the season ranked No. 1 nationally at 126 pounds and might have gone wire-to-wire at the top spot, except the two-time state champion sought out bigger challenges during his senior year. Ayala moved up to 132 early in the season and posted a major decision win against three-time Iowa state champ Matthew Lewis. He went up again in January for a chance to take on returning state champ and fellow Sebolt Wrestling Academy training partner Ryder Block of Waverly-Shell Rock. Block scored a 9-7 victory that vaulted him into the national rankings, ended Ayala’s string of 113 consecutive victories and also solidified the Fort Dodge senior’s postseason plans. “I would never feel good about myself going to 126 and winning, knowing I could never get that match back,” Ayala told IAWrestle. “That’s not the person I am. I would much rather get second at 132 than first at 126.” Block went 44-0 last season as a freshman and enters this year’s state meet with a 23-0 record. Ayala is looming on the opposite side of the bracket with a 25-1 mark. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1613707832994&twSessionId=yhrhlvmyww&postId=1072246135&mc_cid=279b9a2f50&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – NFHS says social contact, not sports, causes most COVID-19 spread among athletes
An analysis by the National Federation of State High School Associations revealed that social interaction — not competing in high school sports — appears to be the leading factor in COVID-19 spread among student-athletes. “The majority of sports-related spread of COVID-19 appears to occur from social contact, not during sports participation,” the NFHS said Tuesday. After analyzing more than six months of data from the CDC and dozens of state associations regarding high school sports, the NFHS has adapted its “statement on risk of COVID-19 during high school sports.” In May 2020, the NFHS released a tiered system of risk for high school sports, including low, medium and high risk. The NFHS has ended the tiered system, and the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee has developed five risk factors that state associations should consider when assessing the potential for COVID-19 transmission in high school sports. … rest of story at https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/2021/02/03/nfhs-updates-how-assess-risk-covid-19-transmission-high-school-sports/4372909001/?mc_cid=653cd27934&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND NFHS ELIMINATES RISK TIERS IN REVISED GUIDANCE ON COVID-19 TRANSMISSION FOR HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 2, 2021) – After evaluating experiences of schools participating in high school sports during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) has revised its May 2020 guidance document with a new “Statement on Risk of COVID-19 During High School Sports.”
Highlighting the revised guidance is the elimination of the tiered “Potential Infection Risk by Sport” that placed sports in high-, medium- and low-risk categories. Instead, the SMAC suggests that state associations and other stakeholders consider five factors in assessing potential for COVID-19 transmission in high school sports. Two of those factors are that prevailing community infection rates appear to be the strongest predictor for high school athletes being infected, and proven cases of direct COVID-19 transmission during athletics remain relatively rare. … rest of the story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/February/02/NFHS-eliminates-risk-tiers-for-high-school-sports-during-COVID?mc_cid=e1d5a94c45&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – (Maine) Fate of high school wrestling season remains undetermined as MPA again delays decision
Maine Principals’ Association postpones meeting with community sports guidelines unchanged and wrestling still considered ‘high risk.’
The Maine Principals’ Association announced Monday that it was again delaying a decision on the status of a high school wrestling season in Maine this winter. The MPA announced on Feb. 3 that it would make a decision on Feb. 22, but assistant director Mike Bisson — who serves on the wrestling committee — said everything is on hold unless the state’s community sports guidelines change. The state’s Department of Economic and Community Development characterizes wrestling as a high-risk sport. Bisson also acknowledged he is “less optimistic” that there will be a season than he was on Feb. 3, but said the MPA is still hoping to arrange something. “We’re just buying time (so that) hopefully as things change over time, things are constantly evolving, that it might allow for us to have a wrestling season,” Bisson said. “…Wrestling is a Level 2 activity, meaning they can do physically distanced practice only. Until that changes, nothing changes for us. We’re going to follow the state guidelines.” … rest of story at https://www.centralmaine.com/2021/02/22/fate-of-high-school-wrestling-season-remains-undetermined-as-mpa-again-delays-decision/
5 } – Washington Association Notes: Lillie to get college opportunity; De La Rosa turns to FCA
Lillie is Ready for Next Level
Only the realization of a lifelong ambition to become the first member of his family to attend college by virtue of accepting a wrestling scholarship could ease the pain Yusief Lillie felt when it became clear he would not have the chance to chase his fourth high-school state championship in the upside-down 2020-21 season. On Jan. 2, Lillie signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his wrestling career at Utah Valley University, where he will compete at 125 pounds for the Wolverines. “I was pretty upset because at first because the high school season isn’t really going to happen,” Lillie said. “But then I realized how much better I’m getting. I’ve been working one-on-one with (Team Aggression co-founder) Geoff Kaylor, and with school being different and everything I can train like that a lot more. And a college scholarship was always part of the plan.” Lillie, who is the son of Gregory Lillie and Damaris Diaz, and the brother of Adanesne, 21, and Amanda, 11, said the feeling he got when he visited the UVU campus in Orem and the tone of the recruiting message from Wolverines assistant coaches Ethen Lofthouse and Erkin Tadzhimetov convinced him Utah Valley was the right fit for him. The fact that a pair of friends from Washington, Vancouver’s Danny Snediker and Spokane’s Braxton Mikesell are already at UVU didn’t hurt, either. “We are excited to have Yusief join the Wolverine family,” Utah Valley coach Greg Williams said in a press release announcing Lillie’s signing. “He is a dedicated student-athlete that has high goals in all areas of his life. He embraces tough challenges and has the work ethic and unwavering focus to be successful here. … rest of story at https://www.win-magazine.com/2021/02/02/washington-association-notes-lillie-to-get-more-opportunity-de-la-rosa-turns-to-fca/?mc_cid=e1d5a94c45&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b#utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=washington-association-notes-lillie-to-get-more-opportunity-de-la-rosa-turns-to-fca
6 } – Wrestling with adversity: Madison’s Nate Barrett overcomes obstacles in quest for another state berth
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Robin Barrett understands better than most the hardships her son, Nate, has overcome these past few years. As Madison’s unofficial photographer of record, Robin has had a ringside seat for all of Nate’s euphoric highs and soul-crushing lows — and there have been more of the latter than the former. “The kid has dealt with some adversity,” Robin says matter-of-factly from the floor of Wayne E. Miller Gymnasium, where she is snapping photos of Nate and his wrestling teammates during Saturday’s Madison Duals. That Nate Barrett has overcome all the curve balls life has thrown his way is a testament to his perseverance and determination. They are character traits that serve him well on the wrestling mat. … rest of story at https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/wrestling-with-adversity-madisons-nate-barrett-overcomes-obstacles-in-quest-for-another-state-berth/article_b3fe6614-635f-11eb-a524-97c145a871bf.html?mc_cid=8755157a86&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Prep athletes of the week: Wayzata’s Cael Swensen sets school wrestling record for wins
The senior 152-pounder was named after Olympic gold medalist, undefeated four-time NCAA champion and current Penn State coach Cael Sanderson
With the first name of Cael, it stood to reason that wrestling success was in his future. The senior 152-pounder, named after Olympic gold medalist, undefeated four-time NCAA champion and current Penn State coach Cael Sanderson, set the Wayzata school record for career victories with the 198th of his career. That broke the mark set by Weston Droegemueller. Normally Swensen, the 2020 Class 3A 138-pound champion, likes to extend matches and score points to work on his craft. But he said he made short work of the record-setting match because he knew its magnitude. “I get a lot of takedowns and work on stuff, but I knew there was going to be an announcement, so I got it over quick.,” he said of his 14-second victory. “This was a goal I set as a sixth-grader, so it’s pretty awesome to accomplish it.” Swensen said his namesake is his favorite wrestler, followed by David Taylor, who was coached by Sanderson and won two NCAA titles. Swensen even patterns his style after them and leans heavily on the ankle pick, Sanderson’s signature move and one also perfected by Taylor. … rest of story at https://www.startribune.com/prep-athletes-of-the-week-wayzata-s-cael-swensen-sets-school-wrestling-record-for-wins/600020656/?mc_cid=82bfd879a8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b&refresh=true
8 } – (Georgia) 403 AND COUNTING: Bartolotta hits 400th win as historic wrestling year continues
Brunswick High’s wrestling coach, Tommy Bartolotta, earned his 403rd victory on Saturday during the State Duals meet in Atlanta as he is 403-79 in his career. That win marks another historic moment for the Pirates’ wrestling team this season. They won their first-ever region championship and finished fourth overall at duals — the highest finish in school history. He’s in his 22nd year of coaching and his third at Brunswick. Bartolotta’s journey kind of comes full circle as he earned his 100th win during his stint at Glynn Academy and last Wednesday earned his 400th career victory over Wayne County. He finished with a 114-26 overall recording at Glynn, including three area titles, and qualified for the State Duals five times. Everywhere Bartolotta’s coach, success seems to follow. “I think is a great accomplishment for a coach — 100 wins, 200 wins, 300 wins, 400 wins — it just shows your passion and longevity for the sport,” Brunswick High assistant coach Larry Insalaco said. “To be able to stay in it and be that productive and be consistent, and win every year to achieve that goal so quickly in your coaching career. … rest of story at https://thebrunswicknews.com/sports/local_sports/403-and-counting-bartolotta-hits-400th-win-as-historic-wrestling-year-continues/article_465181d8-7d8d-5086-8927-8f72460eca96.html?mc_cid=653cd27934&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND Broken nose, fingers don’t keep Richmond Hill wrestler Tate Evans from state crown
When the going gets tough, the tough get going is an old cliché, but Richmond Hill senior Tate Evans lived up to it when he won the 170-pound class in the GHSA Class 6A traditional wrestling state tournament Friday night at the Macon Coliseum. Evans toughed his way through a broken nose and two broken fingers to claim the state title and the Wildcats had five of 12 wrestlers place as they claimed third place in the 6A meet won by Buford. The Wolves had won the state duals earlier this season to claim both state championships, a feat last accomplished by Richmond Hill in 2017. Sophomore Colin Dragon (28-7) was the runner-up at 106 pounds, while Anthony Taylor was third at 160 pounds, Jackson Crawford was fifth at 126 and Dylan Tucker was fifth at 182. … rest of story at https://www.savannahnow.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2021/02/13/richmond-hill-wrestling-georgia-state-champion-tate-evans-and-results/4473860001/?mc_cid=a6cfb4b322&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – CIF-SS champion wrestler Max Wilner of Fountain Valley signs with Arizona State
Wilner sees Sun Devils wrestling as strong now, and getting stronger
Max Wilner wants to be part of something that already is big and still growing. That’s why the Fountain Valley High senior wrestler signed Wednesday with Arizona State. “It’s a great program that’s on the rise,” Wilner said. “They’ve got a good connection going with recent California recruits.” The program at Arizona State, which is No. 10 in the NCAA rankings, includes former Trabuco Hills High standout Trey Munoz, who was a state champion and the Register’s Orange County Boys Wrestler of the Year in 2019. Wilner was CIF Southern Section Northern Division champion in 2020 at 160 pounds. He finished fifth in the CIF State meet last year. Wilner will wrestle at 182 pounds this season, if there is a season. This school year Wilner has made a couple of training trips to Arizona. He was victorious at a tournament in Iowa in September. … rest of story at https://www.ocregister.com/2021/02/03/cif-ss-champion-wrestler-max-wilner-of-fountain-valley-signs-with-arizona-state/?mc_cid=653cd27934&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – CHSAA moves state wrestling tournament to Pueblo
The Colorado high school wrestling state championships will be held at Southwest Motors Events Center on March 12-13.
DENVER — Yet another high school state championship is being relocated from Denver. The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) announced Wednesday that its Board of Directors voted to approved the relocation of the wrestling state tournament, which is typically held annually at Pepsi Center — now named Ball Arena, to the Southwest Motors Events Center in Pueblo. Normally a three-day event, this year’s wrestling tournament will be condensed to two and held March 12-13. This is also the first sanctioned season for girls wrestling. “Providing a culminating event with the CHSAA Championship experience is a goal for all CHSAA sanctioned events during this season,” said assistant commissioner Adam Bright, according to the CHSAA website. “The City of Pueblo has played host to multiple CHSAA events in the past, and provides an excellent venue to continue the championship experience during this 2021 wrestling season.” … rest of story at https://www.9news.com/article/sports/high-school/chsaa-moves-state-wrestling-tournament-to-pueblo/73-f91e9b3e-8a1c-474e-878a-58d12b40592f?mc_cid=653cd27934&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND Columbine wrestling continues the legacy Ray Barron built
LAKEWOOD — Thursday night in Lakewood High School’s gym was the first match for Columbine’s wrestling team without Ray Barron.The legendary prep wrestling coach passed away last October after a battle with brain cancer. “I loved having him with me. It was one of the things we did together was coach,” said Luke Barron, Ray’s son and now co-head wrestling coach with John Alley. “But he was still with me tonight. He is always with me.” Columbine senior Zach Schraeder, left, listens to coach John Alley during a match Thursday night at Lakewood High School. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) Ray Barron finished his 50 years of coaching on top with Jack Forbes and Zach Schraeder winning individual state championship titles for the Rebels last February at Pepsi Center in Denver. Forbes took the Class 5A 182-pound state title and Schraeder won the heavyweight match. “That always comes back to me over-and-over again in my head,” Schraeder said of being the last wrestler Ray Barron coached at the state tournament. Ray placed his own wrestling shoes at the center of the mat following Schraeder’s victory. “It’s one of those things that I really don’t have words for. I’m very honored to be one of his last wrestlers.” … rest of story at https://chsaanow.com/2021-01-29/columbine-wrestling-continues-the-legacy-ray-barron-built/?mc_cid=ad9f03475a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – Sister-brother wrestlers among Fort LeBoeuf champs at section 4-AA meet
WATERFORD — Siblings were among the 13 gold-medal recipients during Saturday’s District 10 section 4-AA wrestling tournament. Siblings as in sister-brother, not brother-brother. Fort LeBoeuf lightweights Andie and Jojo Przybycien added to the uniqueness of this season’s PIAA postseason meets, which will all have been streamlined because of COVID-19 concerns. Andie Przybycien, who won the 108-pound division of last season’s state girls tournament, was the 106 champion of the seven-team, all-Erie County meet in LeBoeuf’s gymnasium.
More:Erie Times-News ranks District 10’s top-10 wrestlers going into postseason
The junior added to her trailblazing achievements when she pinned Seneca’s Tyler Randall in 4 minutes, 43 seconds.
Jojo Przybycien followed his older sister onto the team’s new blue and white mat minutes later. It was there the Bison freshman pinned Northwestern’s Kolton Sutter 1:15 into the 120 final. … rest of story at https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/02/13/piaa-wrestling-district-10-sister-brother-wrestlers-among-fort-leboeuf-champs-section-4-aa-meet/6738376002/?mc_cid=a6cfb4b322&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL RECRUITING SHOWCASE – INDIANA QUALIFIER SET FOR INDIANAPOLIS, MARCH 19-21
USA Wrestling has announced the seventh of its eight High School National Recruiting Showcase Qualifiers. The USA Wrestling High School National Recruiting Showcase – Indiana Qualifier will be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Indianapolis, March 19-21. This will join the national schedule, along with the Pennsylvania qualifier set for State College, Pa. (March 12-14), the Arizona qualifier set for Bullhead City (March 16-18), the Utah qualifier to be held in North Logan (March 11-13), the Florida qualifier set for Orlando (March 12-14), the Wisconsin qualifier set for Wisconsin Dells (March 11-3) and the Virginia qualifier (March 12-14 in Doswell). Only one more qualifier remains to be finalized. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/February/02/Indiana-qualifier-for-National-Recruiting-Showcase-set?mc_cid=e1d5a94c45&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NCAA Division II News (2021) – # 4
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Division II teams have been completingtheir last dual meets and conference tournaments to determine national qualifiers. These tournaments will be held this weekend and the Nationals two weeks later in St. Louis. Several Wrestler of the Week articles are also included. The latest poll has a new #1 team in University of Nebraska-Keearney and the details are in the first article below. Keep on wrestling! E-mail us at the Editor’s office at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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1 } – NWCA Division II Regular Season Poll #3
Manheim, PA – There is a new #1 in the NCAA Division II wrestling world heading into Super Regionals, with Nebraska-Kearney jumping from #3 to the #1 spot in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association Division II Rankings, released Friday morning by the Association.
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS
The Lopers moved to the top spot with 92 total points behind nine ranked wrestlers, with the only weight class not featuring a Nebraska-Kearney wrestler being heavyweight. Matt Malcom leads the ranked Lopers, sitting atop the 165 weight class. The nine ranked UNK wrestlers are also most by any team in the poll, with #4 Gannon also putting nine wrestlers in the individual rankings. … rest of story at http://www.nwcaonline.com/nwca-division-ii-regular-season-poll-3/?mc_cid=a32eea18bb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Eagles’ wrestling season both longest, shortest on record
CHADRON, Neb. — February 16, 2021 — This has been both the longest and the shortest season for the Chadron State College wrestling team since the Eagles began competing in the sport in the late 1950s. Coach Brett Hunter said the Eagles have had more practices, nearly 100, including the first one on October 10, compared to about 76 most seasons. But the team has competed only seven times, all in duals, compared to 18 of them in 2019-20. And, the Eagles have not entered any open tournaments because nationwide they were a victim of the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected every sport and every other segment of society the past year. “It’s been a really challenging year,” Hunter said. “Much different than usual, but we’ve kept on track and are happy we’ve been able to compete as much as we have. Now we’re getting ready for the Super Regional and hopefully will have some national qualifiers.” … rest of story at https://chadroneagles.com/news/2021/2/16/eagles-wrestling-season-both-longest-shortest-on-record.aspx?mc_cid=83f6447486&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND Eagles wrestling defeats Western Colorado 27-13
CHADRON, Neb. — February 5, 2021 — The Chadron State College wrestling team defeated Western Colorado 27-13 in the final home dual for the Eagles, Friday evening in the Chicoine Center. “We did a good job finding a way to get the job done tonight,” said CSC Head Men’s Wrestling Coach Brett Hunter, “and it’s exciting to see our youth develop and continue to grow every time we compete.” The Eagles, who are now 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference competition, went ahead 5-0 on a technical fall win by Tate Stoddard at 125 pounds. The Mountaineers got on the board at 10-5 with two decisions and a major at weight classes 133 through 149. However the Eagles answered … rest of story at https://chadroneagles.com/news/2021/2/5/eagles-wrestling-defeats-western-colorado-27-13.aspx?mc_cid=7fbcdf9574&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Shane Gantz Named NSIC Wrestler of the Week
KENOSHA, Wis. – Redshirt-junior Shane Gantz of the Parkside Wrestling team has been named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Wrestler of the Week after his stellar performance last week.
REWATCH THE DUAL AGAINST ST. CLOUD STATE
Gantz, the Waukesha, Wis., native, beat No. 1 ranked Devin Fitzpatrick of St. Cloud State 3-1 in Thursday night’s dual in De Simone Gymnasium. He improved to 5-0 and avenged a 10-4 defeat to Fitzpatrick in last season’s NCAA Super Region V Championship match. This is Parkside’s second straight NSIC Wrestler of the Week award, as freshman Reece Worachek won the award last week. … rest of story at https://parksiderangers.com/news/2021/2/8/wrestling-shane-gantz-named-nsic-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=82bfd879a8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Peter Kuster named GLVC Wrestler of the Week
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— Drury University’s Peter Kuster was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Wrestler of Week in a vote of league coaches. Kuster finished the regular season undefeated at 141 pounds as he won his match in Drury’s lone competition last week. The junior from Jefferson City, Missouri, Joey Semerad 10-5, in the Panthers dual at McKendree. Kuster improved to 5-0 on the season, and he is currently ranked fifth at the NCAA-II in his weight class.
The honor marks the first time in Kuster’s career he has won the GLVC Wrestler of the Week award.
… rest of story at https://drurypanthers.com/news/2021/2/9/wrestling-peter-kuster-named-glvc-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=a084ab7fd9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – FitzPatrick, Brinkman earn NSIC Athlete of the Week honors
BURNSVILLE, MINN. – The St. Cloud State University athletics department saw two student-athletes earn Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) weekly awards this past week. On Monday, senior wrestler Devin FitzPatrick (Mahtomedi, Minn. / Mahtomedi) was named the NSIC Wrestler of the Week, while Madison Brinkman (Grey Eagle, Minn. / Melrose) was named the NSIC Diver of the Week Tuesday afternoon. FitzPatrick earned his first NSIC Wrestler of the Week award this season after leading the Huskies to a resounding 31-3 dual match victory over the University of Mary last Thursday night. The redshirt senior, who currently ranks No. 2 in the nation at 165-pounds, posted a 6-3 victory over No. 4 ranked Braydon Huber in the second match of the evening. A two-time All-American and current team captain, FitzPatrick is a member of two national championship squads and helped St. Cloud State to the No. 1 ranking in the nation. … rest of story at https://scsuhuskies.com/news/2021/1/12/womens-swim-dive-fitzpatrick-brinkman-earn-nsic-athlete-of-the-week-honors.aspx?mc_cid=7d0bae3ce9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND No. 1 wrestling dominates en route to 10th NSIC Title
ST. CLOUD, MINN. – Domination: the exercise of control or influence over someone or something; the state of being so controlled. Aka: the St. Cloud State University wrestling team. The Huskies exercised control in almost every way possible Thursday evening, as they dominated the No. 19 Upper Iowa University Peacocks in their 33-6 win. The victory secured yet another perfect regular season for No. 1 ranked St. Cloud State (5-0, 5-0 NSIC) and clinched the team’s tenth consecutive Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Regular Season Title, an accolade the Huskies shared with Northern State University this season. Things were rolling for the Huskies Thursday evening, as they won nine of 10 bouts. The highlights included a major decision win at 285, a tech fall at 125 and a pin at 165, … rest of story at https://scsuhuskies.com/news/2021/2/11/no-1-wrestling-dominates-en-route-to-10th-nsic-title.aspx?mc_cid=b6bf9ab19d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – James Burks Earns NSIC Wrestler of the Week Nod
Burnsville, Minn. – For the second time in his Northern State career, Wolves wrestling sophomore James Burks is the NSIC Wrestler of the Week. Burks is the first NSU student-athlete to be honored by the league this season.
NSIC Wrestler of the Week – James Burks (165 lbs., So., Omaha, Neb. / Harry A. Burke HS)
– Scored an upset victory over No. 9 Braydon Huber of UMary in a 26-6 dual win
– Pinned the redshirt sophomore at 4:29 in the match
– Led 5-4 in the match prior to the pin … rest of story at https://nsuwolves.com/news/2021/2/15/wrestling-james-burks-earns-nsic-wrestler-of-the-week-nod.aspx?mc_cid=9e45a80a12&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Logan Kemp Named MEC Wrestler of the Week
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – After going 3-0 in Saturday’s West Liberty Open at the ASRC, Hilltopper veteran Logan Kemp was honored on Monday as the Mountain East Conference Wrestler of the Week. Kemp, a two-time NCAA Division II national qualifier from Centerville, Ohio, is currently ranked No. 5 in the nation at 197 pounds and put that nationally-ranked form on full display in the open format event featuring wrestlers from West Liberty, Davis & Elkins and Fairmont State. The WLU standout barely had time to work up a sweat on Saturday, wrapping up all three of his matches with bonus point wins long before the final whistle. Kemp notched a pair of first-period falls – stopping Fairmont’s Riley Gallagher at the 1:24 mark and pinning Davis & Elkins’ Josh Sanders in just 1:57 … rest of story at https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2021/2/15/wrestling-logan-kemp-named-mec-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=9e45a80a12&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND WLU Wrestlers Run Away with MEC Championship!
6 Hilltoppers win individual titles; 9 earn All-MEC laurels
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – Call it Mission Accomplished!
Coach Danny Irwin‘s No. 6-ranked West Liberty University wrestling team looked like a team on a mission on Saturday as the Hilltoppers dominated the second annual Mountain East Conference Championships from start to finish. Six West Liberty wrestlers won individual championships and nine of the 10 WLU starters earned All-Conference recognition as the Hilltoppers ran away to a convincing victory inside the ASRC. The Black and Gold racked up 152 team points to easily outdistance defending MEC champion UNC Pembroke (119.5) for the championship hardware. Notre Dame (Ohio) was third at 99.5 with Davis & Elkins (86) and Alderson Broaddus (82.5) rounding out the top five in the eight-team field. “I’m very proud of my guys,” Irwin said. “I thought we were really aggressive today bordering on being violent but staying within the rules. That’s what it takes to be successful when you’re up against quality competition like we were today and I thought we rose to the challenge.”
With eight wrestlers fighting their way into the championship finals, … rest of story at https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2021/2/6/wrestling-wlu-wrestlers-run-away-with-mec-championship.aspx?mc_cid=18c25877f2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Turner Named MIAA Wrestling Athlete of the Week
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State sophomore wrestler Mason Turner has been named the MIAA Wrestling Athlete of the Week, announced Tuesday (Feb. 16) by the league office. Turner, ranked No. 2 in the country at 125 pounds, pinned the top-ranked wrestler in his only action last week. The Kansas City, Kan. native won the marquee matchup of last week’s dual at Nebraska-Kearney (Feb. 11) with a pin 49 seconds into the third period. The returning All-American is now 9-1 on the season, including five wins via pin and three tech fall victories. He leads the Tigers in both categories and is tied for fifth in both categories in Division II. … rest of story at https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2021/2/16/turner-named-miaa-wrestling-athlete-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=83f6447486&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – No. 16 Upper Iowa Peacocks Sink Vikings in Sioux Falls
The No. 16 Peacock wrestling team escaped Sioux Falls, S.D. with a victory to improve to 3-2 on the season thanks to five wins that included a fall at 165 pounds. Upper Iowa’s 18-16 decision on Thursday night was highlighted by Scott Kellenberger’s win by fall. After the teams split the 10 bouts of the official dual, the Peacocks got the upper hand on the night with three wins in the five extra matches.
The dual opened at 125 pounds and No. 11 Kaden Anderlik posted a 9-3 win over Ethan Cota behind a takedown and reversal in the opening frame, an escape and takedown in the second period and then a stalling and ride time point in the third to secure the six-point decision. … rest of story at https://uiupeacocks.com/news/2021/2/4/wrestling-no-16-peacocks-sink-vikings-in-sioux-falls.aspx?mc_cid=fca48e06b8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – UNK’s Dominance Continues After Shut Out in Wichita
Kearney, Neb. – The second-ranked Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team used four majors,, two forfeits and a tech fall to blank 24th-ranked Newman, 42-0, Thursday night in Wichita. The Lopers improve to 9-3 while the Jets fall 2-7. UNK’s annual showdown with Central Oklahoma on Saturday has been canceled due to COVID protocols. UNK, after tonight’s results, has outscored its competition 255-24 over the last six duals. Second-ranked Matt Malcom (Glenwood, Ia.) had the key win tonight as he shut out third-ranked Kameron Frame, 5-0. Malcom, now 9-0 on the year, used a takedown and two near fall points in the second period to record the win. Next, Kearney redshirt sophomore heavyweight … rest of story at https://lopers.com/news/2021/2/5/wrestling-unks-dominance-continues-after-shut-out-in-wichita.aspx?mc_cid=7fbcdf9574&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
AND No. 2 UNK Rolls Past No. 17 Hays, 35-12
Kearney, Neb. – The second-ranked Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team used four bonus points wins and an overtime decision to tame No. 17-ranked Fort Hays State, 35-12, Thursday night at the Health & Sports Center. The Lopers finish up the regular season 10-3 and outscored the competition 290-36 over the last eight duals. The Tigers, meanwhile, drop to 3-7. “Even in the matches won, and in the ones we lost, there was just a couple of choices that could have been the difference between getting bonus points or winning the match. The guys just need to trust where they are at,” UNK head coach Dalton Jensen said. “It was good to dominate a rival opponent and this gives us confidence heading into regionals.”
Senior Wesley Dawkins (133 lbs.) recorded a fall at 2:17 to get UNK on the board. … rest of story at https://lopers.com/news/2021/2/11/wrestling-no-2-unk-rolls-past-no-17-hays-35-12.aspx?mc_cid=b6bf9ab19d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
11 } – No. 24 Central Missouri Jets conquer the Mules at Home
WARRENSBURG, Mo. (Feb. 6, 2021) – Central Missouri hosted Newman in the Mules first home dual of the season. John Ridle was the only victorious Mule at the MIAA showdown as the No. 24 Jets downed the Mules 44-4. John Ridle earned his ninth straight win of the season with a 13-0 major decision over Kendall Frame at 157 pounds. The sophomore is now 9-0 on the season with a 4-0 record in the MIAA. Zachery Hazen and Trevor Hankins held the Jets to just three-point victories at 197 and 285 pounds. Hazen battled Ivan Balavage through all three periods before losing a 8-5 decision at 197 pounds. Hankins held Newman’s Jacob Stoneberger to a 6-0 decision win in the heavyweight battle. … rest of story at https://ucmathletics.com/news/2021/2/6/wrestling-no-24-jets-conquer-the-mules-at-home.aspx?mc_cid=18c25877f2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
12 } – #13 University of Findlay Roughnecks Go 2-0
The 13th-ranked University of Findlay wrestling team scored a pair of victories at home on Feb. 6 after defeating 8th-ranked Ashland University 30-18 and 17th-ranked Tiffin University 30-15. Senior James Wimer picked up a pair of pins as he defeated Ashland’s Nick Carbone in 2:21 and Tiffin’s Hunter Langeloh in 4:13. Sophomore Branson Proudlock also picked up a pair of victories as he pinned Ashland’s Jesse Bowers in 4:10 and had a 4-3 win over Tiffin’s Matthew Zuckerman.
No. 8 Ashland def. No. 17 Tiffin, 28-18
125: Christian Wellman (ASH) over Branden Mendoza (TU) (MD 12-4)
133: Bryce Allison (TU) over Cael Woods (ASH) (Dec 6-3)
141: Matthew Zuckerman (TU) over (ASH) (For.)
149: Collin Adkins (TU) over Jesse Bowers (ASH) (Fall 2:24) … rest of story at https://findlay.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2020-21/releases/20210206niy5zk?mc_cid=18c25877f2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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