Women’s Wrestling News – # 54
TDR Editor’s Notes ; News of new college coaches and star wrestlers and teams are included in the stories below. It has been amazing to see the growth in womne’s wrestling at the collegiate and high school levels in the past 10 years. The number of teams has grown comparable to the size of another divsion in wrestling. There has also been quite a growth in youth and middle school levels as well. These will be hard to measure this seasons with the disruptions and postponements caused by the pandemic.
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1 } – New Women’s Collegiate Head Coaches for 2020-21
The women’s college wrestling season is upon us! Though there are still plenty of areas in the country where wrestling has been delayed, a handful of women’s programs have hit the mats for competitions. With a new season comes a wave of coaching changes, which is certainly the case on the women’s side. Unfortunately, there are still plenty of women’s programs that regularly deal with turnover from the head coaching position. Below we’ll discuss seven teams that will be under new leadership for the 2020-21.
This does not include brand-new programs that will compete for the first time this season. We have already mentioned those squads and their respective head coaches here.
Brewton-Parker College – Devane Dodgens
The administration at Brewton-Parker College didn’t have to look very far to find their latest head coach in Devane Dodgens. Devane was coaching in-state for Life University’s men’s team and will assist in that capacity at BPC, as well. Life was also where Dodgens competed collegiately and he finished as a two-time NAIA All-American, taking seventh and third. Before returning to Life to coach, Devane was heavily involved in Georgia’s club scene and was an assistant at the high school level. Dodgens is the fourth head coach in as many years for the Barons, so hopefully, he’ll bring some stability to the program.
Eastern Oregon – Carlene Sluberski
Carlene Sluberski takes over at Eastern Oregon after spending the previous two seasons as the head coach at the University of Providence. In 2018-19, Sluberski oversaw the first NAIA All-American for Providence as Dajan Treder placed third at 123 lb weight class. Her 2019-20 squad finished third in the Cascade Collegiate Conference … rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/womens-wrestling/new-womens-collegiate-head-coaches-for-2020-21/79525?mc_cid=580d0bc2a3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } -Joey Bareng breaks down the current state of Menlo and women’s wrestling
Menlo coach Joey Bareng dives into recruiting, program philosophy, the changing landscape of women’s wrestling, and dealing with a global pandemic. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPlayer.jsp?TIM=1606964707167&twSessionId=nnpseppgpf&videoId=882411135&mc_cid=580d0bc2a3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Emma Bruntil Talks Tar Heel Open
TOM had the opportunity to talk with Emma Bruntil just days before she takes the mat opposite Macey Kilty in the main event of the Tar Heel Open. The two will be the first women to headline a stand-alone event of this sort. This will be a rematch of the 2019 Senior National semifinals in which Emma prevailed over the Cadet World Champion, Kilty. Emma would go on to claim the title at 62 kg. Bruntil talks about how this event came about and her vision for women competing in matches like this in the future. She is also very candid about an injury that sidelined her over the spring and summer, which prevented her from competing until now. Emma gives us insight into how she prepares for a single event like this and how it may differ from a large tournament like a Trials or Open. She wraps it up with … rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/womens-wrestling/emma-bruntil-talks-tar-heel-open/79536?mc_cid=29548697b5&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
THWC Preview: Emma Bruntil vs Macey Kilty
Chapel Hill, NC – – The Tar Heel Wrestling Club is presenting a 15-match lineup as they join the growing number of stand-alone and recurring card-style events on Friday night. For the first time on a lineup of all but one men’s matches, the women’s match is the main event—and the matchup is main-event worthy. Tar Heel WC wrestler Macey Kilty and McKendree’s Emma Bruntil will have a rematch of the 2019 Senior Nationals semifinal. This showcase is a great move for wrestling and an actionable follow-up on behalf of Head Coach Coleman Scott’s penned support for women’s wrestling at the University of North Carolina. Macey Kilty had dominant performances as the back-to-back 62 kg champion at UWW Junior and U23 Nationals in Omaha last month. She defeated 59 kg U23 Champion Desiree Zavala between Flo’s 8-Man Challenge bracket and was a finalist at Senior Nationals in October. Emma Bruntil’s final tournament performance for the 2019-20 college season culminated into a championship win at the inaugural National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships in March. … rest of the story at https://www.transitionwrestling.com/thwc-preview-emma-bruntil-vs-macey-kilty/?mc_cid=29548697b5&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Colorado Mesa University’s Kelly Wrestling on the Big Stage
Head Coach Travis Mercado first met Tristan Kelly back in 2018 when he first accepted the job as the first ever head coach for the CMU women’s wrestling program. Mercado was on the coaching staff for USA Wrestling’s national team and was able to meet Kelly at some of the national camps two years ago.
Kelly was a junior wrestling for Douglas County High School in Castle Rock at this time but already had her eyes set on CMU, which was the first university in Colorado to implement women’s wrestling as an NCAA Sports. Two years later, Kelly is a freshman at CMU looking to add to her numerous accolades from her high school career.
The Erie native is a three-time Colorado State Champion, 2019 Cadet Pan American Games Champion, 2018 Cadet and Junior Fargo Champion, and USA Junior World Team member. “Her work ethic is some of the best I’ve ever seen,” Travis Mercado said. “This girl will come in every single day and wrestle. She will grab one of the dummies, Bulgarian bags, assault bike, and come in and ask “What’s next? What’s the next thing to do?”
Even in the time of COVID where the season is always in doubt and practices have to be altered to meet protocol, Kelly, along with the rest of the wrestling program, continues to work hard and perform highly at competition. Tristan won the UWW (United World Wrestling) Junior National Championship at 76kg back on Nov. 13 and then placed fifth at 76kg during … rest of story at https://cmumavericks.com/news/2020/12/2/womens-wrestling-feature-cmus-kelly-wrestling-on-the-big-stage.aspx?mc_cid=580d0bc2a3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – THREE NEW NO. 1 RANKED WRESTLERS IN NATIONAL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS FOR DECEMBER
USA Wrestling, FloWrestling and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum has published its third national rankings for high school girls wrestlers for the 2020-21 season. This ranking evaluates all girls enrolled in grades 8-12, and athletes from all 50 states are eligible for selection.
With the high school season being held at non-traditional times this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee will publish monthly updates to these rankings. Please expect that there could be many changes, based upon athletes establishing new weight classes, as well as additional athletes that are able to compete as wrestling becomes more available in their state and region.
Since the November ranking, big events have included the USA Wrestling UWW Junior Nationals, two USA Wrestling Folkstyle Tour of America events, and a variety of large tournaments and dual meet competitions held in many locations across the nation. New athletes who have moved up into No. 1 spots in December include Adrienna Turner of California at 127 pounds, Tiera Jimerson of California at 132 pounds and Hannah Francis of Texas at 200 pounds. That means that 11 No. 1 ranked athletes from the November rankings have retained their top … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/December/03/December-National-Girls-High-School-Rankings?mc_cid=29548697b5&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Carlene Sluberski Named EOU Head Women’s Wrestling Coach
LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University Director of Athletics Anji Weissenfluh is pleased to announced the hiring of Carlene Sluberski as the Head Women’s Wrestling Coach. Sluberski becomes the third head coach in the program’s history. Prior to joining the Mountaineers, she worked at the University of Providence in Montana for two seasons where she was the head bench boss for the Argos. “I am very happy to announce Carlene Sluberski as our new Women’s Wrestling Coach,” Weissenfluh said. “She is very competitive and knowledgeable and we are lucky to have her join our staff at EOU.”
In 2019-20, Sluberski led her grapplers to a top-10 team ranking (9th) and a third-place finish at the inaugural CCC Championships. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NAIA National Invite canceled and her squad like many other were unable to compete. Along with a top-10 ranking in the final regular season poll, Sluberski’s squad had 11 wrestlers ranked individually that were set to compete at the NAIA Invite. In her first season working with the Argos, Sluberski guided Providence to a trio of All-American honors in 2018-19. The Argos had two Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association All-Americans and one NAIA All-American that season. “I am very excited to have been selected as the head women’s wrestling coach … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/Carlene-Sluberski-Named-EOU-Head-8-12-2020
7 } – SHILSON, KILTY REPEAT AS U23 WOMEN’S NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, ADDING TO THEIR UWW JUNIOR TITLES ON FRIDAY
OMAHA, Neb. – Emily Shilson of the Titan Mercury WC and Macey Kilty of the Sunkist Kids finished off a great weekend of wrestling with big wins on Saturday night at the U23 Nationals in women’s freestyle. Both were able to repeat as U23 National champions. Both also won double titles in Omaha, after also winning UWW Junior National championships on Friday night. The U23 age group is for those 23 years old and younger, while the UWW Junior age level is for wrestlers 17-20 years old.
Shilson claimed the title at 50 kg, scoring a 10-0 technical fall over Samara Chavez of the Spartan Mat Club in the first period. Shilson was dominant on her feet, and closed out the match with turns on the mat. Shilson won two college national titles last year, and was a 2018 Cadet and Youth Olympic Games champion. Chavez is currently the No. 1 ranked high school wrestler in her weight class. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/November/14/U23-Womens-finals-wrap?mc_cid=0db378071a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – UWW U23 Finals Review, Kilty Named Outstanding Wrestler
Omaha, Neb. — Day two and both divisions of women’s wrestling in Omaha is a wrap. Emily Shilson (Titan Mercury WC) and Macey Kilty (Sunkist Kids WC) doubled up their titles in the Junior and U23 divisions at 50 and 62 kg, respectively, and Kilty was awarded the U23 Outstanding Wrestling Award.
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Quick off the whistle, Emily Shilson (Titan Mercury WC / Twin Cities RTC) was able to end all of her matches with a fall or superiority at 50 kg in the U23 division. Not only did she win the Junior title on Friday, but she is also repeated as U23 champion from 2019. Shilson went 4-0 for the day with wins over NCAA No. 6 Aleeah Gould (King) and NAIA No. 3 Ashley Gooman (Midland) to make the finals. In the final bout versus Samara Chavez (Spartan Mat Club), Shilson was able to score on multiple attacks and round out the championship bout with exposure points. Chavez, the No. 1 ranked high school wrestler at 112 pounds, defeated Nina Pham (Wayland) in the quarters and Maria Vidales (Emmanuel) in the semis—both highly ranked college wrestlers.
53 kg
Both finalists at 53 kg in the U23 division defeated … rest of story at https://www.transitionwrestling.com/uww-u23-finals-review-kilty-awarded-outstanding-wrestler/?mc_cid=0db378071a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – IHCC women split first-ever wrestling duals
MARSHALL, MO — In the first-ever official women’s wrestling meet in school history, Indian Hills split a pair of duals with host Missouri Valley College at Marshall, Missouri on Saturday. After dropping the opener, 29-18, the Falcon women bounced back to take a 34-13 victory over the MVC B-squad in the second dual.
“This was an awesome day for Indian Hills women’s wrestling,” said IHCC head coach Cole Spree. “The COVID pandemic has been tough on us from a scheduling standpoint. The ladies have been working hard in anticipation for this moment, and we finally got the opportunity to perform.” … rest of story at https://www.ottumwacourier.com/sports/ihcc-women-split-first-ever-wrestling-duals/article_55b4396e-288e-11eb-962c-173567d2ec77.html?mc_cid=d63f9879b6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Megan Black to be inducted into wrestling hall of fame
OTTUMWA — Megan Black, the only female placewinner in the history of the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament, will be one of the newest inductees into the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame.
The Class of 2021, announced this past week, will officially be inducted during an honorary banquet currently scheduled to be held at the Prairie Links Golf Club in Waverly on June 25. This year’s class into the hall of fame located in Waterloo includes Black, Gary Steffensmeier, Mike DeAnna, Dwight Hinson, David Kjeldgaard, Don Bosco coach Tom Hogan, Waterloo native Bill Tate, Sr., the entire Happel family as well as the 1991 and 1992 University of Iowa Hawkeye wrestling teams. Black wrestled in consecutive state wrestling tournaments as a sophomore at Ottumwa High School and a junior at Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont. … rest of story at https://www.ottumwacourier.com/sports/megan-black-to-be-inducted-into-wrestling-hall-of-fame/article_fe66b398-284d-11eb-aae5-a37b7fc0ac0f.html?mc_cid=7e05e44971&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Trent Hidlay Named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week
Wolfpack R-So. went 5-0 at 86 kg at the 2020 RTC Cup
RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State R-So. Trent Hidlay has been named the USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week after his performance this past weekend at the first-ever RTC Cup presented by Titan Mercury.
Wrestling at 86 kg, Hidlay was the only athlete in the competition to go 5-0.
Hidlay’s top win came in the second dual for the Wolfpack Wrestling Club against the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club (Michigan). He scored a 4-2 win over Myles Amine, the #11 ranked wrestler in the world at 86kg. Amine has already clinched a spot at the 2021 Olympics at the weight for San Marino, after placing fifth at the 2019 UWW World Championships.
Hidlay also notched a 12-9 win over former NCAA champion Drew Foster, a 14-7 win over former Iowa All-American Sammy Brooks, 6-2 over former NCAA Finalist Brett Pfarr from Minnesota, and 10-6 over former Michigan All-American Domenic Abounader.
Hidlay was also named the USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week once last season, after notching a pair of top-five road wins at Cornell and Binghamton.
Full details at www.GoPack.com
College Results – # 4
TDR Editor’s Notes ; More results from NAIA schools in the south and midwest. Most other schools have delayed the start of competition until January for this season. While most NAIA schools are in the midwest and central partsof the country there has been a growth in recent years in wrestling programs in the NAIA. They are encouraging expansion which we greatly respect.
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1 } – Benedictine College OPENS CONFERENCE WITH WIN OVER CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY.
FAYETTE, Mo. – The Raven Wrestling team earned their first win of the conference season on Thursday with a 27-18 victory over Central Methodist University. Benedictine dropped their first match of the night and then rattled off four straight to take control over the Eagles and earn the win. “It was great seeing the guys go out there and be the aggressor in these matches,” said head coach Marcus Cobbs. “We went into this dual with the mindset to outwork our opponent and we did just that with 5 of our 6 victories coming with bonus points. It’s great to see what doing right things will get you.” The Ravens first win came at 133 pounds from Fischer Valleroy. He fought back from a 6-0 deficit to outwork his opponent to an 8-6 win. Harsh Anchan (141 pounds) would follow with a 10-2 major decision over Dylan Washburn putting the ravens up 7-3. Beau Horn (149 pounds) would get an impressive 15-5 major decision in his debut as a Raven that followed by a pin from Keenan Graef at 157 pounds to push the Ravens ahead of the Eagles 17-3. Jensen McDermott would record a pin at 174 pounds followed by an 8-0 major decision from fellow junior Tyson Albright Putting the BC up 27-9. CMU would go on to win the 197 weight-class 6-0 followed by a late pin in favor of the eagles at heavyweight bringing the final score 27-18 in favor of the Ravens. .. rest of story at https://www.ravenathletics.com/article/3301.php?mc_cid=46ecd7f19c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – FIRESTORM EARN 28-15 WIN IN SEASON OPENER
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Arizona Christian University wrestling program (1-0) opened its season with a 28-15 win over Hastings College (Neb.) (0-1) on Saturday morning inside the ACU Events Center in Glendale, Ariz. The Results: With the win, ACU moves to 1-0 all time against the Broncos with this being the two team’s first competition. Neither team is ranked, but both teams received votes in the initial NAIA Top-20 Coaches’ Poll. … rest of story at https://www.acufirestorm.com/article/2361?mc_cid=d6bdb93622&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – LINDSEY-WILSON NEARLY PERFECT IN WINS OVER MISSOURI BAPTIST AND WILLIAMS BAPTIST
MARSHALL, Mo. – The No. 4-ranked Lindsey Wilson wrestling team opened their season in dominating fashion today as they rolled against Missouri Baptist and Williams Baptist. Lindsey Wilson started their day with a 46-3 win over Williams Baptist (Ark.) before dismantling Missouri Baptist 55-0. Across the Blue Raiders 16 matches, LWC racked up an impressive nine pins, five major decisions, one decision and just one loss. Lindsey Wilson 46 – Williams Baptist 3
Cagen Wallace (No. 6 at 125) kicked things off winning via forfeit to open the match. Freshman Gabe Adams rolled in his first match in a Blue Raider singlet at 133-pounds. He won on a 14-6 major decision against Robert Fairchild (No. 18 at 133).
Tanner DeMien won via fall at 141-pounds over Isaiah Vizcarrondo, doing so just one minute and seven seconds into the match. Trent Johnson (No. 3 at 149) followed suit, picking up a pin against Johnny Baldwin one minute into the second frame.
Derrick Smallwood (No. 2 at 157) picked up Lindsey Wilson third straight fall of the afternoon when he downed Alzarius Boykins in 2:21. The result pushed the Blue Raiders lead to 32-0.
Lindsey Wilson dropped their only match of the night at 174-pounds when Williams Baptists Isaiah Sellers took down Chase Fink on a 9-6 decision. Gabe Smith – 184-pounds – and Trajan Hurd – 197-pounds – both picked up … rest of story at http://www.lindseyathletics.com/article/12878.php?skipSplash=1&mc_cid=d6bdb93622&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b&skipSplash=1&skipSplash=1
4 } – Reinhardt Earns Pair of Triumphs at Fire Duals
LAKELAND, Fla. – Third-ranked wrestling traveled down to the Sunshine State and earned a pair of victories on Saturday with a 24-19 decision over No. 5 Southeastern (Fla.), and then the Eagles followed that up by smashing the Seahawks of Keiser (Fla.), 55-0. Reinhardt is now 2-0 on the young season. “We had some good performances and some disappointing ones too,” lead Eagle Jeff Bedard said. “It was a tough, hard-fought win against Southeastern and hats off to freshmen CJ Shadinger and Matt Jenkins for beating nationally ranked guys. It’s about being consistent daily with nutrition, rest, drilling, lifting and giving your best daily… Majority of the team does, but we have a few that need to figure out to do these things every day. There is a huge difference in wanting to be good and working hard daily at being good. “Good wins and a lot of room for us to improve on. … rest of story at https://reinhardteagles.com/sports/mwrest/2020-21/releases/20201121qvcmpj?mc_cid=d6bdb93622&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – PANTHERS DEFEAT MIDLAND IN DUAL MATCH 30-22
YORK – The York College wrestling team hosted Midland University in a last-minute dual on Saturday afternoon. After having their dual at Bethany postponed head coach Chad Mattox was able to get the Warriors to travel over for the match. York narrowly escaped with the match being decided by the last match of the day. Marce Vasquez (JR/Bridgeport, Neb.) got a quick takedown and then pinned his guy with under a minute remaining in the first period. The pin secured the 30-22 win for the Panthers. Midland was open at three weight classes which handed the Panthers a quick 18-0 advantage. The Warriors won five of the seven matches wrestled on the day. But the Panthers were able to pick up 12 points in those … rest of story at https://www.ycpanthers.com/article/1017.php?mc_cid=638194e439&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – GRAND VIEW VIKINGS DEFEAT RAVENS & TIE ALL-TIME COLLEGIATE DUAL RECORD
Des Moines, IA – No. 1 Grand View men’s wrestling hosted Benedictine College this evening, November 24, in Sisam Arena for a Heart of America Conference match-up. The Vikings defeated the Ravens 55-0 and improved their dual streak to 92-straight. With the victory tonight, the Vikings tied the all-time collegiate dual record of 92, which was set by SUNY-Delhi from 1979-1983. At the NAIA level, the Vikings have won 122-straight NAIA duals. In tonight’s match-up, the Vikings collected a total of seven pins from Matt Jordan, Matt Robertson, Dante Tacchia, Trevor Anderson, Gabriel Rangel, Ben Lee, and Greg Hagan. Jordan led the way with an impressive fall of 0:20. Tanner Abbas and Dalton Jensen both posted tech-falls in the third and second period. Wrapping up a total point count of 55 to the Ravens 0. Justin McCunn contributed a 174 victory by decision 5-1 over McDermott of Benedictine. … rest of story at http://www.gvvikings.com/article/6825?mc_cid=1348aad4fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Briar Cliff Chargers roll past Tigers, 44-6
Briar Cliff wrestling took down Dakota Wesleyan 44-6 in the Newman Flanagan Center Tuesday and improve to 2-0 in the GPAC dual season. The night was highlighted by a couple of pins from Chris Paulsen and Caleb Shanks. Gabriel Howard picked up a 5-3 decision over Darien Malone at 133. The Tigers did not have a wrestler at 141 or 149, giving the Chargers a 21-0 lead. Ben Peters won by tech fall over Coby Eikenhorst 16-0 at 157. Paulsen came in the underdog in a matchup with Marcus Urban, who ranks 11th in the NAIA at 165. Paulsen pinned Urban in 2:40 to give the Chargers a 32-0 lead. Shanks also picked up a quick pin (2:13) over Carter Max at 197. Cole Halouska gave DWU their first points of the night at 174, beating Micah Lanier 4-1. Hunter Planansky took down Jake Leicht 7-3 at 184. … rest of story at https://bcuchargers.com/news/2020/11/24/wrestling-chargers-roll-past-tigers-44-6.aspx?mc_cid=1348aad4fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – GRAPPLERS DOMINATE MIDLAND IN GPAC OPENER
Hastings, NE – The Hastings College men’s wrestling team opened up Great Plains Athletic Conference season in dominating fashion defeating Midland 39-15 inside Lynn Farrell Arena. After a tough start dropping the first match at 125, Hastings earned a victory at 133 as the Warriors were open. Then it was all Hastings on the mat after that. Zac Charity (SR/Omaha, NE) (141) worked his magic en route to a technical fall by defeating Mario Martinez 17-2 early in the third period. Trystan Berry (SO/Lexington, NE) (149) followed suit with a dominating performance with a pinfall victory over Steven Aranda in the second period. Hastings now led 17-3 as Midland was docked a point for unsportsmanlike conduct. Thomas Stevenson (SR/Wailuku, HI) (157) worked his way to a solid 13-2 major decision over Raymond Aranda increasing the lead to 21-3. Hastings then earned three straight pins from Austin Mitchell (JR/Pawnee, OK) (165), Taygen Smith (SR/Amarillo, TX) (174) and Jayden Miller (SR/Gothenburg, NE) (184) to increase the lead to 39-3 before taking the match 39-15. … rest of story at http://www.hastingsbroncos.com/article/3580.php?mc_cid=1348aad4fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b#.X856B2hKhPZ
9} – STATESMEN NIPPED BY RAIDERS IN SEASON OPENER
Orange City–In a quick dual that went down to the last match of the night, the William Penn men’s wrestling team fell 30-27 to Northwestern in non-conference action Tuesday. Just seven matches were contested, and of those seven only one went the distance. WPU (0-1) pulled out to a 12-0 advantage right away with forfeits awarded to Nadhelo Charles-Pierre (Sr., Miramar, Fla., Sports Management) and Sean Inswasty (Fr., Miami, Fla.) at 125 and 133 pounds, respectively. The 141-pound match went to NWC (1-2) by fall before #2 nationally-ranked 149-pounder Joe Eads (Jr., Morrison, Ill., Biology) opened up his campaign with a pin of Breckin Sperling in a time of 2:41. The margin grew to 24-6 one match later as Cameron Hargrove (Fr., Bolingbrook, Ill.) pinned Blake Pomajzl in 5:59 at 157 pounds. The win is a big one for Hargrove as Pomajzl is the top-ranked grappler in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. The freshman trailed early, but rallied to go ahead 9-6. Late in the battle, he caught his opponent on an inside trip and … rest of story at https://www.statesmenathletics.com/article/8948?mc_cid=1348aad4fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – MIDWAY WRESTLING PICKS UP DUAL VICTORIES OVER ST. THOMAS & TRUETT MCCONNELL
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The Midway University wrestling team opened the dual portion of their schedule on Wednesday when they traveled to Cleveland, Ga. for a tri-match with St. Thomas (Fla.) and Truett McConnell (Ga.). In their first match against St. Thomas, the Eagles won six of the 10 weight classes en route to the 32-21 victory, while they won seven of the 10 weight classes against Truett McConnell for the 27-14 victory sweeping the tri-match.
After leaving the ‘Peach State’ with a pair of victories, Jake Brumbelow‘s squad moves to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in Mid-South Conference matches. They’re scheduled to return to action on Saturday (Dec. 5) when they host Rio Grande (Ohio) at 1 p.m. ET.
Midway 32, St. Thomas 21
The Bobcats won two of the first three weight classes, while Trevon Warren (Louisville, Ky.) picked up a 9-6 decision victory at 174 to make it 12-3 St. Thomas. Midway, however, would win the next three weight classes taking a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. All three of the wins came by pin as Midway turned a 12-3 deficit into a 21-12 lead. Kevin Ixpanel (Haltom City, Texas) got a fall early in the second period at 179, while Byron Pierce (Paintsville, Ky.) and Andrew Vogeler (Martin, Ky.) each got pins less than a minute into the first period at 285 and 125, respectively. St. Thomas cut the deficit to three with a pin fall victory at 133, but the Eagles won two of the final three weight classes to clinch the 32-21 victory. Anthony Caruso (Rehoboth, Del.) got a tech fall win at 141 early in the third period, while Kevin Almond (Elberton, Ga.) – who is currently ranked No. 6 in the country at 157 – got a pin fall victory late in the third period sealing the win.
Midway 27, Truett McConnell 14
Kevin Almond – who was wrestling up from 157 – got the match started on the right foot for the Eagles with a win at 165. The senior transfer from Emmanuel (Ga.) picked up an 8-4 decision victory giving the Eagles an early 3-0 lead. … rest of story at http://www.gomidwayeagles.com/article/1963.php?mc_cid=de5a36abdc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Wrestling History – # 23
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Stories of wrestling heroes, Cross(#1), Steiners (#3), Burnett (#5), Yagla (#7), and Lindland (#10) are included. A tribute and look back on Greg Strobel are in (#8 & 9) while looks at Hawkeye Wres. Club (#2), Central Oklahoma (#4) and Penn State alumni (#6) focus on the history of a group.
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1 } – .Kendall Cross – Olympic Gold Medalist & NCAA Champion
Kendall Cross is a 1996 Olympic gold medalist. He won an NCAA title and 3x All American honors for Oklahoma State in the late 80’s/1990, as well as two team titles for the Cowboys. Enjoy folks!
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2 } – Dan Gable and the history of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club
Dan Gable, head wrestling coach at the University of Iowa from 1977-97, provides insight into the formative years of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club and the visionary mind of Gary Kurdelmeier. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPlayer.jsp?TIM=1602199255768&twSessionId=rzzxccvlwm&videoId=868549135&mc_cid=a13c46544f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Terry Steiner: What I learned from Troy Steiner
Identical twins Troy and Terry Steiner of Bismarck, North Dakota, attended the University of Iowa where they wrestled under Dan Gable.
Troy was a four-time All-American, placing fifth, second, first, and third at the NCAA Championships (1990-93). He competed at 142 pounds in his first three seasons before dropping down to 134 pounds his senior year to make room for true freshman Lincoln McIlravy to enter the lineup at 142 pounds. McIlravy went on to become a three-time NCAA champion and a four-time finalist.
Terry was a three-time All-American, placing third, fifth and first at the NCAA Championships (1991-93) at 150 pounds. Troy is currently the head wrestling coach at Fresno State while Terry is the current head women’s national team coach for USA Wrestling.
The following are Terry’s words on what he learned from his identical twin brother, Troy.
PERSISTENCE
“Troy was always persistent and consistent in how he went about his business on a day to day basis. He just focused on the task at hand and not worrying about everything else around him. Troy did a great job of keeping his blinders on and not getting caught up in everything … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1602199255768&twSessionId=rzzxccvlwm&postId=868548135&mc_cid=a13c46544f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Friday Feature: Going Out In Style
EDMOND – Central Oklahoma entered the 1988-89 wrestling season on a mission. After all, the Bronchos had finished national runner-up the previous year, which was unacceptable to a program that had come to dominate the NAIA ranks. “Everybody’s working hard to get that championship back after not winning it last year,” head coach David James told the Vista. “I don’t think we paid the price last year, so we’re making sure we do this time and hopefully it will pay off with another national title.” It did.
UCO ended its affiliation with the NAIA in style, capturing its fifth championship in six years and the eighth in 11 seasons. The Bronchos moved to NCAA Division II in 1989-90. Central figured to be a prime challenger entering the ’88-89 campaign, with two-time national champion Johnny Nimmo and two-time All-American Shawn Fleming leading the way. Senior transfers Marc Hull and Tony Pacheco were also expected to make big impacts. The Bronchos started the dual season 1-3, with the losses coming to ranked Division I rivals Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Lock Haven. UCO then knocked off Missouri 23-18 to ignite an 11-match winning streak and finished 12-3.
Six tournaments – four opens and two invitationals — were also sprinkled in the schedule. The Bronchos ran away with the Southwest Missouri Invitational crown behind five individual winners (Fleming, … rest of story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2020/10/9/wrestling-friday-feature-going-out-in-style.aspx?mc_cid=dc6ecdfa42&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Bruce Burnett – 4x Olympic Coach, Hall of Famer
Four-time Team USA Olympic Coach Bruce Burnett is our guest today. Bruce is known as one of the great coaches of all time. A brilliant tactician who developed a mastery of studying film. Bruce has been inducted into numerous hall of fames and currently resides in North Idaho. In this episode we talk about Bruce’s coaching career, John and Pat Smith, and the 1992 Olympics.
BIO:
Bruce Burnett was the U.S. National Freestyle Coach for USA Wrestling from 1992-2000. During his tenure, the U.S. won World Team Titles at the 1993 and 1995 World Freestyle Championships and captured five medals at the 1996 Olympics. The 2000 Olympic squad won four medals. Burnett was named USA Wrestling Freestyle Coach of the Year in 1995 and 1996 and the U.S. Olympic Committee Coach of the Year for 1996. A North High graduate, Burnett was a two-time State Champion with a 55-3 record, … rest of story at https://wrestlingchangedmylife.com/burnett/?mc_cid=dc6ecdfa42&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – History Repeats Itself
Before he assumed the coveted Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship title, Phil Davis just wanted to visit the rainforest. Luckily, a whirlwind start to his professional mixed martial arts career would present the former Penn State wrestler with the chance to compete at UFC 163 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Weeks before his highly-anticipated match against Brazilian fighter Lyoto Machida, Davis witnessed a brutal interaction at a Brazilian soccer match that resulted in the death of a player and a referee – illuminating the exasperating tension in Brazilian athletics.
“That is a lot to take in the week before your supposed to go down to Brazil to fight a Brazilian national treasure,” Davis said. “It’s not worth all that for me. And there was definitely a lot of pressure going into that fight.”
Apprehensive about his upcoming fight, Davis decided to set aside his dreams of exploring the Amazon to focus solely on his strict training regimen.
Despite the pressures leading up to their 2013 bout, Davis prevailed by a unanimous decision – establishing himself as a force in the UFC Light Heavyweight division. It was after this fight that Davis gained the confidence to fuel him into the championship and beyond.
“The first time he fought me, I was still very young and only had less than 12 fights under my belt. Now I’m much more mature and have a rounded game that I can do knockouts with both hands and at least one foot,” Davis laughed. “I now feel comfortable anywhere the fight takes place, but that just wasn’t true the first time I fought.” … rest of story at https://gopsusports.com/news/2020/10/8/wrestling-history-repeats-itself.aspx?mc_cid=a13c46544f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Chuck Yagla has been part of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club since its formation in 1973
Chuck Yagla, a 1980 Olympian and two-time World teamer, reflects on the formative years of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club and how it elevated wrestling throughout the country. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPlayer.jsp?TIM=1602471676083&twSessionId=fyqgklziyv&videoId=868910135&mc_cid=aabea4b794&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – ABBOTT BLOG: WHY GREG STROBEL MEANS SO MUCH TO ME, AND TO WRESTLING
As I was driving with my work colleagues from Colorado to Iowa to attend the Senior Nationals, I received a shocking call from USA Wrestling President Bruce Baumgartner that shook me to the core. Bruce told me that Greg Strobel had passed away. It has really thrown me for a loop. I feel compelled to share some thoughts about Greg as we all come together as a wrestling family this weekend at Senior Nationals.
I first got to know Greg Strobel when I was hired as Communications Manager at USA Wrestling in 1988. I knew of Greg Strobel through my years as an athlete and journalist. Everybody knew about Greg. From the day I joined the company, he was welcoming, friendly, supporting and full of knowledge. He made me feel at home. One of my first thoughts when I heard the news was from my first Olympic Games, the 1988 Seoul Olympics, only a few months after I was hired. It was my first overseas trip. For some reason, Greg and I ended up at an Olympic-related social on the edge of Seoul, way up on a large hill. It was night, and we had a glorious view of one of the world’s largest cities, spread across the valley and lit up for miles. Greg basically said, “Enjoy this when you can.” It was my first true taste of the life I had ahead of me within the international wrestling community. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/October/10/Abbott-Blog-Why-Greg-Strobel-means-so-much?mc_cid=b223987602&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Above all, Greg Strobel was a teacher — of wrestling, of young athletes and of life
When Jody Karam looked at Greg Strobel, the former Lehigh head wrestling coach who died Thursday at 68, he didn’t necessarily see one of the NCAA’s most respected coaches who won 189 matches and six EIWA championships for the Mountain Hawks. And he didn’t necessarily see a two-time NCAA champion for Oregon State who won the Outstanding Wrestler award at nationals in 1973. Or a two-time Olympic coach, or a national freestyle coach, or a multiple-time coach of the year at multiple levels, or a powerful USA Wrestling official, or a member of the NCAA rules committee, or a valued Lehigh athletic administrator, or the EIWA executive director. … rest of story at https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/sports/2020/10/above-all-greg-strobel-was-a-teacher-of-wrestling-of-young-athletes-and-of-life.html?mc_cid=b223987602&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Matt Lindland: My Greatest Loss
Matt Lindland won a silver medal at the 2000 Olympic Games at 76 kilograms and a silver medal at the 2001 World Championships at 85 kilograms in Greco-Roman. Lindland breaks down his loss to Kardanov during the finals of the Olympic Games and what he learned from his loss that prevented him from becoming an Olympic champion.
Move up, not down
“I guess it would be against (Murat) Kardanov (of Russia) at the Olympic Games in Sydney. I think my biggest mistake was cutting to 76 kilograms. I think that was a mistake. I truly believe I should have moved up years before that.”
“In 1996, when I was wrestling at 74 kilograms, I was ready to move up to 82 (kilograms) and they bumped 82 up to 85 and they bumped 74 up to 76. That was a big jump. Moving up to 76 gave me two more kilos. I stayed in that weight category for a quad longer than I should have. I think that was the biggest lesson I learned from that match. I got beat. I got turned and didn’t get my opportunity on top until the last period and I wasn’t able to score on my feet against Kardanov in the finals of the Games. Even though I took a silver medal the next year (at the World Championships) in the finals to the Georgian.”
“I think moving up a weight category, if this is for publication, I would definitely advise, especially younger athletes, is to move up weight categories when they start to grow instead of maintaining that weight as long as you can. Just take the opportunity to get better in your craft and move up weight categories as your body starts growing. I think everybody grows at a different rate. I think I put on a lot of size right after college and continued to grow as I was a senior-level athlete.”
What would it have done to win an Olympic gold medal?
“I have no idea. That was Rulon’s year to win the gold in an iconic fashion … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1602644514411&twSessionId=katzbfkdqt&postId=869262135&mc_cid=2844d9a77e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
High School News – # 27
TDR Editor’s Notes ; A look at some of the changes and announcements of wrestling seasons in various states. While these articles are dated and the season may have been changed again since then so we will track that down and look to update soon.
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1 } – (Arizona) AIA board eliminates wrestling invitationals, reduces basketball, soccer tourneys amid pandemic
Arizona high school winter sports will look different this year because of the pandemic. There will be no more wrestling invitationals but muti-team meets can be held for schools that don’t have enough wrestlers, as long as no more than one match is conducted per wrestler that day, under revised guidelines approved by the Arizona Interscholastic Association Thursday. For basketball and soccer, only one tournament per school can be played and only during winter break when the schools are not in session. The tournaments can include no more than eight teams with no out-of-state teams and no adjacent courts and fields to be used, under the revisions. The jump ball still will be used for basketball. And, like fall sports, there will be no handshake line post-game. If a tournament is held at a soccer complex, every other field has to be used to provide spacing between teams. The revisions were passed by the AIA’s Executive Board after meeting … rest of story at https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/10/29/aia-board-eliminates-wrestling-invites-modifies-basketball-soccer/6077828002/?mc_cid=69b31ff737&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – (Virginia) VHSL approved to move forward with plan for return to sports
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – High school sports are returning to Virginia in December. The Virginia High School League announced Friday it will move forward with the previously adopted “Championships +1” model after “Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed the fourth amended Executive Order 67 which includes changes to Section 12 related to recreational sports.” According to a release from the VHSL, “the amended Executive Order did not change the number of attendees permitted at a sporting event, which cannot exceed the lesser of 50% of the occupancy load or 250 persons. For sports played on a field, attendees are limited to 250 person per field.” High school sports competitions in Virginia have been shut down since March due to COVID-19. Teams are currently permitted to hold offseason workouts. … rest of story at https://www.whsv.com/2020/10/30/vhsl-approved-to-move-forward-with-plan-for-return-to-sports/?mc_cid=69b31ff737&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Wrestling, track canceled for winter season
MONTPELIER — The state of Vermont put out its winter sports guidance on Tuesday during the governor’s press conference and while there’s good news for some, there’s horrible news for others. While sports like basketball and outdoor sports like Nordic skiing will happen this winter, two major offerings — wrestling and indoor track — will not be played this year. Mount Anthony wrestling coach Brian Coon said that the coaches came up with a couple of proposals but they weren’t considered. “I want the kids to have basketball and we should have wrestling as well,” Coon said. “We came up with two or three different proposals — only wrestling dual meets, only in-state teams, only wrestling two or three matches in a week, not having any crowds, but the governor’s group didn’t seem [to take that into account].”
Other states are getting ready for or having wrestling events. Pennsylvania, for example, is hosting the sport with many changes for safety. The Super 32 meet, one of the more prestigious events in the national wrestling scene, went down a couple of weeks ago in Myrtle Beach, S.C. “Things are happening all over, down south and out west,” Coon said. … rest of story at https://www.benningtonbanner.com/sports/wrestling-track-canceled-for-winter-season/article_37f69d8e-1e22-11eb-a299-37ac2577ccb4.html?mc_cid=1abb33fe3e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – (Illinois) Wrestling coaches relish chance to give athletes delayed opportunity
Wednesday’s IHSA Board of Directors special meeting was widely talked about because of the group’s decision on basketball. Specifically, deciding to start it as scheduled on Nov. 16 despite pushback from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state departments about playing the sport amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But that meeting addressed more than one sport.
Boys’ swimming and diving, competitive cheer, competitive dance, bowling and girls’ gymnastics all will go on as planned, the board determined. Practices can begin Nov. 16, and competition will end Feb. 13.
Then there’s wrestling. “My thought all along, all school year long, was just that it was going to be canceled this season,” Monticello wrestling coach Andy Moore said. “As these (COVID-19) cases grew in Illinois, I really felt they would cancel it for the year,” Champaign Central wrestling leader Merle Ingersoll added.
The IHSA board had a surprise in store for Moore, Ingersoll and others following their train of thought. That being a postponed — not canceled — season for this school year. The board decided to shift the campaign from its planned Nov. 16-Feb. 13 timeline to the IHSA’s one-year summer season of April 19-June 26. This decision fell in line with a September proposal to the IHSA from some of the state’s wrestling coaches and officials. … rest of story at https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/wrestling-coaches-relish-chance-to-give-athletes-delayed-opportunity/article_0cdc36b6-e27a-5e99-9a41-2621a9220e53.html?mc_cid=69b31ff737&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Minnesota/USA Wrestling Produces COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for Tournaments
MN/USA Wrestling has published a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for MN/USA Wrestling Tournaments on their website along with the following statement:
“Minnesota/USA Wrestling is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all our members, workers, officials, coaches, parents, and participants. To ensure we have a safe and healthy environment, MN/USA Wrestling has developed the following COVID-19 Preparedness Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tournament organizers and hosts are all responsible for implementing this plan. Our goal is to mitigate the potential for transmission of COVID-19 in our tournaments and communities, and that requires full cooperation among our workers and management. Only through this cooperative effort can we establish and maintain the safety and health of all persons in our workplaces.” … rest of story at https://theguillotine.com/2020/10/mn-usa-wrestling-produces-covid-19-preparedness-plan-for-tournaments/?mc_cid=8d4526dbd7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – SEVEN RETURNING CHAMPS STILL IN MIX AT BRIAN KECK MEMORIAL PRESEASON NATIONALS
By Taylor Miller, USA Wrestling | Oct. 30, 2020
DES MOINES, Iowa – The first day of the 2020 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals wrapped up on Friday night with the high school boys divisions wrestling through the round of 16, setting up for Saturday’s quarterfinals. Among those that advanced to the quarterfinals include seven returning Preseason Nationals champions, a 2019 Cadet World Team member and a 2019 U15 World silver medalist. They are listed below: … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/October/30/Preseason-Nats-HS-boys-1?mc_cid=69b31ff737&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
MANTANONA AND STRICKENBERGER WIN OW AWARDS AT BRIAN KECK MEMORIAL PRESEASON NATIONALS By Taylor Miller, USA Wrestling | Oct. 31, 2020
DES MOINES, Iowa – The high school boys divisions of the Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals wrestled to completion with two athletes—Beau Mantanona (California) and Jett Strickenberger (Colorado)— claiming the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler accolades on Saturday afternoon in Des Moines, Iowa.
9th-10th grade recap
Recording six falls and one major decision, Mantanona was the 120 pound champion in the 9th-10th grade division. Representing the CVBJJ, Beau wasn’t the only one from his club to find success. In fact, the CVBJJ, based in California, brought four athletes to the competition and left with four champions in the 9th-10th division, including Brock Mantanona at 100 pounds, Sonny Kling at 195 pounds and Daniel Herrera at 285 pounds. “It’s been tough to train in the middle of the pandemic, but these guys really train hard when there’s a tournament to prepare for,” CVBJJ coach Anthony Mantanona said. “We’ve had this tournament in our sights for a while. The kids were excited and really stepped it up. They all wrestled really tough. Their confidence built as the tournament went on and these guys were awesome.” … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/October/31/HS-boys-preseason-nats-2?mc_cid=41fa5d2268&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – (Oklahoma) Former NFL linebacker named Po-Hi Interim Wrestling Coach
PONCA CITY — Former NFL linebacker and 2004 Ponca City High School graduate, Justin Roland has been named Interim Head Wrestling Coach at Ponca City High School. Roland is the third Po-Hi graduate to lead the wrestling program in over 90 years. Roland has been involved in the PCPS wrestling and football programs for the past 10 years. “I’m excited to be the leader of this program that taught me about toughness and discipline. I plan to bring toughness, discipline, and sweat equity to the program. In addition, it is imperative to me for this program to be a positive influence on our school and community.” said Roland. Roland spent eight years as a junior high assistant wrestling coach and two years as the junior high head wrestling coach. During that time, he guided multiple state placers and champions. In addition, his junior high team captured the 2019-20 State Championship. He was selected as the Junior High Coach of the Year. Roland has spent 10 years on the high school football staff, serving as an assistant for six years and defensive coordinator for four years. … rest of story at https://kaynewscow.com/2020/11/03/former-nfl-linebacker-named-po-hi-interim-wrestling-coach/?mc_cid=1abb33fe3e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Wrestling fighting to go maskless as Delaware’s fall sports’ social distancing called a ‘nightmare’
Delaware is one of two states, along with Michigan, that are requiring mask use for most of its high school athletes, but one winter sport is trying to crack that trend. The Delaware Wrestling Coaches Association has submitted a letter to the Division of Public Health and the DIAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee saying that wrestling should be exempted from the rule. DWCA President David Williams, head coach at Newark Charter, told WDEL that current facial coverings would be essentially useless, especially if you’re trying to shorten contact time between wrestlers.
“A facial covering won’t stay on in wrestling. It will continually come off during the match. The referee will have to keep on stopping that match, and that will prolong the match. Even though a match is six minutes, it actually takes about nine minutes. With facial coverings, the matches will take 18-20 minutes more than likely with the amount of times the referee will have to start and restart.” While one mild concern could be a mask snap being a distraction, Williams said the masks could also hurt in another key part of the sport. “You can’t breathe as you wrestling as it is. … rest of story at https://www.wdel.com/news/wrestling-fighting-to-go-maskless-as-delawares-fall-sports-social-distancing-called-a-nightmare/article_92bf5a10-1d84-11eb-b95f-03f8ec0dcd21.html?mc_cid=1abb33fe3e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – (Wisconsin) Senior National wrestling title the latest accomplishment for Olympic hopeful and Elkhorn grad Peak
When the 2017-18 high school wrestling season rolled around, one name from the area was notably absent. Benji Peak had won the WIAA Division 1 state title at 126 pounds in February 2017 as a junior for Elkhorn Area High School. There would be no title defense in 2018, however. Peak had bigger goals in mind. “Once you win state, there’s not really—in high school at least—much else to do,” he said in a recent phone interview. “And I was like, I’m not going to go wrestle college folkstyle, so I’m leaving now.”
Peak moved to Marquette, Michigan, finished his high school credits online, enrolled at Northern Michigan and began Greco-Roman wrestling training there at the United States Olympic Education Center. Three years later, Peak said he has absolutely has no regrets. And his recent accomplishments are solid proof that he has not looked back. Peak won the 2020 Senior Nationals in Iowa last month. He was named the event’s Most Outstanding Wrestler after outscoring his competition 46-0 over five matches in the 67-kilogram bracket. … rest of story at https://www.gazettextra.com/sports/local/senior-national-wrestling-title-the-latest-accomplishment-for-olympic-hopeful-and-elkhorn-grad-peak/article_a29b6275-4d36-5579-bcc1-f5139590bf29.html?mc_cid=1abb33fe3e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Penna. High school wrestling: Bethlehem Catholic standout makes college commitment, Powerade tournament venue change
Senior Evan Gleason is the latest Bethlehem Catholic wrestler to commit to Harvard, according to a Facebook post Wednesday by his father, Michael. “We are humbled to announce Evan’s commitment to the Harvard University admissions process,” Michael Gleason wrote. “Evan will be continuing his academic and wrestling career there. Thank you to all our friends and family who have helped accomplish this goal.”
Evan Gleason was 37-13 last season for coach Jeff Karam’s Golden Hawks. He won District 11 Class 3A gold at 138 pounds, then was second at regionals and fifth in the state. He is a two-time district and regional placewinner with a 72-32 career record. Gleason will join Bethlehem Catholic graduates Kenny Herrmann and Dillon Murphy at Harvard.
Powering on: The 54th annual Powerade tournament is moving its event from Canon-McMillan High School to Monroeville Convention Center and it will be Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 28-29, according to a release Thursday morning by tournament director Frank Vulcano Jr. … rest of story at https://www.mcall.com/sports/varsity/wrestling/mc-spt-lehigh-valley-wrestling-commitment-20201029-5at52pac3zhqfoltxoztgwtp2u-story.html?mc_cid=69b31ff737&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Women’s Wrestling News – # 53
TDR Editor’s Notes ; It is important to recognize and celebrate individual women wrestlers such as in the first three articles. A transfer from a school without women’s wrestling to Arizona State in article #4. The schedule for Life University team in #5. A look at the top wrestlers and the latest college poll in #6 & #7. It has been fascinating and amazing to look back over the history is shown in #8. Possible growth to the Ivy League in #9 and a look forward for the sport in general in # 10.
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1 } – Sarah Hildebrandt – 3x Team USA, 2018 World Silver Medalist
About This Episode
Sarah Hildebrandt (@sarhilde) is currently the #1 50kg wrestler in the US. She recently dominated the 2020 Senior Nationals, winning OW in the process. Back in 2018, she won a World Silver medal and is currently gunning for a spot on the 2021 Olympic Team. Please enjoy folks! (Photo: Tony Rotundo, Wrestlers are Warriors)
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2 } – Sarah Hildebrandt: What I learned from Amy Hildebrandt
Sarah Hildebrandt, a 2018 World silver medalist and a two-time WCWA champion for King, shares thoughts on what she has learned from her younger sister by two and a half years: Trine University head women’s wrestling coach Amy Hildebrandt.
TRY. FAIL. WHO CARES?
“What I’ve learned from Amy is to chase your dreams. Go after them. Who cares what your past is? Who cares what people are saying in the present? I think about my sister and she didn’t wrestle in college and didn’t love wrestling until later on in life and now she is so in love with it and chasing her dream. It’s different than what she ever anticipated and she’s out there doing that.
DON’T PRE-SUFFER
“This is specific but it stuck with me for a long time. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1604026332825&twSessionId=eizsageqbn&postId=872416135&mc_cid=8d4526dbd7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – BOOK REVIEW: AFSOON IS A GREAT READ FOR ALL WRESTLERS, OR ANYBODY WHO REALLY WANTS TO BE INSPIRED
I was very hopeful when I heard that there would be a book written about Afsoon Roshanzamir Johnston, the Iranian immigrant who became a pioneer for women’s wrestling in the United States.
To be transparent, I consider Afsoon a friend. I have had a number of opportunities to hear different aspects of her amazing life story, which she shared with me over the years. I was already a staff member at USA Wrestling back in 1989 when Afsoon was in high school and started her international wrestling career. I have known Afsoon ever since, witnessing first-hand her career on the mat, her development as an Olympic coach, and her role as a volunteer leader in USA Wrestling over the last three decades.
The book, aptly named Afsoon, and written by respected wrestling author Craig Sesker, came out earlier this season. I brought the book with me for a recent vacation flight and never put it down. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/October/26/Book-Review-of-Afsoon?mc_cid=5358e83a0f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Arizona State University Is the Next Destination For Jess Battilochi
WHEELING — The sport of wrestling has allowed Jess Battilochi to travel to different parts of the world during her days as an athletic trainer at Wheeling University. She has been to Beijing, China; Panama City, Panama and Klippan, Sweden. However, all of those journeys were roundtrips. Her next trip will be a one-way shot. The 2009 Buckeye Local graduate recently accepted an assistant trainer’s position with the wrestling program at Arizona State in Tempe. Her last day at WU will be Nov. 3. “This is truly my dream job. I was notified last Tuesday and I’m still in shock,” Battilochi said in a telephone interview Monday night. “I saw the job posting and applied. I went through three zoom interviews with various members of the athletic department and wrestling program. Then I received notification that they had hired me.”
Battilochi has been working at Wheeling University for the past three-plus years. In addition to the wrestling program, she has also worked with the women’s soccer; rugby and softball programs. … rest of story at https://www.theintelligencer.net/sports/top-sports/2020/10/asu-is-the-next-destination-for-jess-battilochi/?mc_cid=2e944b01db&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Life University Women’s Wrestling Announces 2020-21 Scheduling
MARIETTA, Ga. —- Life University women’s wrestling head coach Ashley Sword announced the completed 2020-21 schedule Wednesday afternoon. Sword mentioned, “Our ladies have been eager to compete since the cancellation of the 2020 NAIA National Invitational. As coaches, we are excited to see what this very young, but very talented group of athletes has in store.” Starting off the year, Jordan Nelson will compete in the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open on November 1. She will match up with Precious Bell in the event that has captured the attention of the international wrestling community. Sword added, “It seems right that our only senior Jordan will take center stage at the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open to kick off our year. We are proud of her tireless work ethic, and honored for this opportunity to show what we can do on the national stage.” The Running Eagles as a team will open up competition in late November … rest of story at https://liferunningeagles.com/news/2020/10/28/womens-wrestling-announces-2020-21-scheduling.aspx?mc_cid=aa8061392c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – LOOKING AT THE WOMEN’S FREESTYLE WRESTLERS REGISTERED FOR THE U23 AND UWW JUNIOR NATIONALS
The UWW U23 and Junior Nationals will take place in Omaha, Nebraska, next week from November 13-15. Each division will feature all three Olympic styles (men’s freestyle, women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman) with 10 weight classes in each style. The tournament was initially slated to act as a World Team Trials for the Junior and U23 World Teams. However, both age-group-level World tournaments have been cancelled by United World Wrestling. While registration doesn’t close until Tuesday, November 10, a strong contingent of athletes already lined up to compete. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/November/06/Womens-freestyle-registration-U23s-and-Juniors?mc_cid=b6ed949da8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – NCAA WOMEN | Pre-Season Poll
Manheim, PA – On Monday, the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced the pre-season individual and tournament team rankings for the NCAA Women. This is the second season that the NWCA has sponsored a poll for the NCAA Women’s division.
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS
Freshmen are not included in the preseason polls. Of note, many athletes are coming off redshirt years.
With NCAA women competing in freestyle competition, it has been determined that results from sanctioned freestyle events such as USA Wrestling’s U23 Championships will be factored into the individual rankings throughout the season. … rest of story at http://www.nwcaonline.com/ncaa-women-pre-season-poll/?mc_cid=41fa5d2268&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – A thread on King women’s wrestling and intrasquad results
King University has been a staple program in women’s wrestling for a decade.
When the program was added in 2010 there were just 12 teams competing that season: 9 NAIA, 3 NCAA. There are 87 programs a decade later and NCAA women’s wrestling has emerging sport status.
Some of the current most dominant freestyle wrestlers have roots in Bristol—think Sarah Hildebrandt, Alli Ragan and Forrest Molinari, to name a few. Not to mention the coaches that have grown there as well. Assistant Coach Julia Salata is a lead voice in women’s wrestling and contributes cross-functionally as a coach, athlete and pioneer with Wrestle Like A Girl. Travis Mercado leads at Colorado Mesa, Breonnah Neal at Ferrum, Nick Goebel and Jessi Kee at Tiffin. … rest of story at https://www.transitionwrestling.com/a-thread-on-king-womens-wrestling-and-intrasquad-results/?mc_cid=5c187c6cfd&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – .Are Ivy League programs ready to add women’s college wrestling?
Join Chris Ayres of Princeton, Zach Tanelli of Columbia, and Jacque Davis for a round table discussion on bringing Division I women’s college wrestling to Ivy League schools. .. rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPlayer.jsp?TIM=1605239724849&twSessionId=hfguqgcrvd&videoId=875254135&mc_cid=b4122c2e60&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Women’s wrestling continues to march forward in 2020
Trackwrestling recently hosted a 30-minute round table discussion with Columbia head coach Zach Tanelli, Princeton head coach Chris Ayres and women’s wrestling advocate Jacque Davis on bringing Division I women’s college wrestling to Ivy League schools.
Although the round table discussion was simply a starting point to create momentum for women’s college wrestling, the conversation offered insight into growing the entire sport. Below are a few takeaways from the call.
You can watch the entire interview here.
Jacque Davis, women’s wrestling advocate
“We’re in an incredible place (for women’s wrestling). We’re at nearly 30,000 girls across the country that are wrestling at the high school level. We have 87 colleges — and growing — that are offering women’s wrestling.
“If we can get them in this space, maybe they’ll know it’s possible.”
Chris Ayres, Princeton head coach
“The benefit of wrestling is the same for women as it is for men. I just want women to have those opportunities. We’ve ignored the other half of humanity. This is good for wrestling, not just men or women. When you add a woman to your program you don’t just add one fan. You add her parents, her grandparents, her aunts, her uncles. “For anyone who will listen, I will tell them the story of what’s going to happen down the road because we kind of know how this story is going to end. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1605239724849&twSessionId=hfguqgcrvd&postId=875923135&mc_cid=b4122c2e60&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
College Recruits, Transfers & News # 10
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Even when wrestling is suspended the process of recruiting wrestlers at Division-I and D-II schools goes on and scholastic students make plans for their future education. Thus the following articles are shared for readers to learn more about the choices by high school wrestlers as they are looking forward to collegiate studies and competition.
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1 } – PITT WRESTLING SIGNS FIVE FUTURE PANTHERS FROM CLASS OF 2021
PITTSBURGH – University of Pittsburgh wrestling head coach Keith Gavin announced the addition of five future Panthers to his team’s roster this week after a group of talented student-athletes signed a National Letter of Intent confirming their commitment to the Pitt wrestling program.
Pennsylvania natives Luca Augustine, Ethan Finch, Brock McMillen and Gary Steen and Ohio native Cole Hivnor each submitted NLIs to the University of Pittsburgh this week as Class of 2021 student-athletes. … rest of story at https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2020/11/13/pitt-wrestling-signs-five-future-panthers-from-class-of-2021.aspx?mc_cid=870ca1d130&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Lake Erie College 2020 Signing Day Breakdown and Season Update
Host Rob Gore goes into detail with LEC Wrestling’s head coach Jeff Breese and assistant coach Andrew Bearden about the strong 2021 recruiting class and other exciting upcoming events for The Storm. … rest of story at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHYTw1WffOo&feature=youtu.be&mc_cid=870ca1d130&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – University of Northern Iowa’s Blockhus enters transfer portal
CEDAR FALLS — Northern Iowa sophomore wrestler Michael Blockhus announced on Twitter Monday that he is entering the transfer portal. Blockhus was coming off a 22-10 season as a freshmen when he took fifth at the Big 12 championships and was seeded 13th for the NCAA Championships. “I want to first off thank UNI wrestling family for everything they’ve done for me and I am thankful for their support with my time at UNI,” Blockhus said in a Tweet. “My family and I have been blessed with so many opportunities throughout my wrestling career and I am thankful for every single one of them. This is a very hard decision but I have decided to enter the transfer portal for personal reasons and look forward to a new place to call home.” … rest of story at https://wcfcourier.com/sports/blogs/half_nelson_half_fiction/college-wrestling-unis-blockhus-enters-transfer-portal/article_0089e578-d745-59ec-9476-70ac585e9351.html?mc_cid=7e05e44971&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Storniolo Announces Three Talented Wrestlers To Class of 2025
EVANSTON, Ill. – Head Coach Matt Storniolo announced the signings of three new recruits to the Northwestern wrestling program on Friday, as Joel VanderVere, Carter Young and Evan Bates will join the Wildcats in the 2021-22 season. “I am thrilled to announce the addition of Joel, Carter and Evan to our Wildcat Wrestling Family,” said Storniolo. “This is arguably the best early signing class the program has seen. Each of them are impact-recruits who will help us continue to work towards becoming an NCAA championship team. NU Wrestling has never been stronger.” All three signees rank in the Top-100 of FloWrestling’s Class of 2021 rankings, with Vandervere ranked 11th, … rest of story at https://nusports.com/news/2020/11/11/wrestling-storniolo-announces-three-talented-wrestlers-to-class-of-2025.aspx?mc_cid=870ca1d130&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Signing Day 2020 Social Media Rankings
Wednesday, November 11th, marked the beginning of the Fall Signing Period. Even though we are in an unprecedented time where many colleges are operating online and the NCAA has extended a “dead period,” which prevents in-person contact between DI coaches and recruits until January 1st, 2021, there was plenty of action. Notifications of recruits signing with DI and DII schools flooded my Twitter timeline for the rest of the week. There were a variety of ways that schools used to announce their signees, some of which were more creative and flashy than others. Since Wednesday, we have kept track of the best social media efforts and ranked a top-12. Remember this has nothing to do with the quality of the recruits, but the social media presentation itself. By the way, make sure to salute your favorite school’s coaching staff, sports information directors, interns, director of operations, and anyone else that assists in this process. … rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/college-wrestling-news/signing-day-2020-social-media-rankings/79415?mc_cid=0db378071a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – A man of few words, York’s Lyons lets his work on the mat do the talking
YORK – Kobe Lyons is a man of few words. The York senior would rather let his work on the wrestling mat do the talking. That much was clear last Friday afternoon in York High School’s auxiliary gym where his college signing ceremony was held. Lyons, who made it all the way to the Class B 170-pound state championship match but fell just short to earn runner-up last year as a junior, officially signed with Chadron State College. Lyons, who went 50-5 last year, once thought he’d wrestle for North Dakota State, but realized Chadron was the best spot for him. “Chadron just felt like a place where I could grow myself,” he said. “I wouldn’t have to worry so much about everything. It’s more isolated, and I just liked it more.” Lyons won’t be the only former York wrestler at Chadron when he gets there. Harrison Gocke is currently a redshirt freshman for the Eagles. Lyons has a prep record of 133-24. … rest of story at https://yorknewstimes.com/sports/a-man-of-few-words-york-s-lyons-lets-his-work-on-the-mat-do/article_62d76abe-2882-11eb-9545-efbc81b272f4.html?mc_cid=7e05e44971&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Four Sign with California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, Calif. – Four student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent with CSU Bakersfield Wrestling during the early signing period, as part of Interim Head Coach Luke Smith‘s first recruiting class. Junior college transfer Jacob Hansen and high school signees Cade Lucio, Isaac Salas and Johnathon Viveros will join the Roadrunner program beginning in the fall of 2021. All four commitments are California natives.
“I’m excited about the talent and potential of our four early signees,” said Smith. “This is a great start to the class. Adding these four to our current student-athletes gives us a great group, capable of taking our program to the next level. The future is bright for Roadrunner Wrestling!”
Hansen currently attends Moorpark College, where he posted a 32-1 record, en route to the 2019 State Champion at 165 pounds, and was named as the CCCAA’s Outstanding Wrestler of the Year. He competed for Royal High School in Simi Valley, Calif., as a prep, for head coach Richard Carillo. As a senior, Hansen won the CIF SS Northern Division Championship at 145 pounds and placed 8th in the CIF State Tournament. He was also a three-time Coastal Canyon League Champion and qualified for three CIF Championship Tournaments in his career at Royal. He finished his high school career with 161 wins against just 43 losses. “Despite all of the success he has had, Jacob still has so much untapped potential,” Smith said. “He’s going to make big strides when we get him on campus and into the room.” … rest of story at https://gorunners.com/news/2020/11/17/four-sign-with-csub-wrestling.aspx?mc_cid=97ab69a0c8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Pappas continues Big Red’s storied wrestling tradition, goes Division I with Edinboro
STEUBENVILLE – Ethan Pappas said he had two goals as a kid — win a state championship and wrestle at the Division I level. The Big Red senior made one of those a reality on Monday, signing his letter of intent to wrestle for Edinboro University. “Since I was a little kid, when I first stepped on the mat at four years old, I always wanted to go D-I and win a state title,” Pappas said. “It means everything to me.” Pappas is the reigning 160-pound OVAC champion, has over 100 career wins and was a state placer as a sophomore. He is set to wrestle at 170 pounds this year. “If you’ve followed Ethan the last couple of years, you know what an exciting wrestler he is,” Big Red head wrestling coach Mike Blackburn said. “He lives and dies by this sport. He’s one of the hardest workers that I’ve had in 16 years (at Big Red). He is definitely deserving and Edinboro picked up a great future college wrestler.” He didn’t get the chance to try for the state title last season with the coronavirus pandemic canceling the state tournament, but, like all winter athletes around the area and state, he’s hopeful to get another shot at the fulfilling the rest of his goals this season. … rest of story at https://www.heraldstaronline.com/sports/local-sports/2020/11/pappas-continues-big-reds-storied-wrestling-tradition-goes-division-i-with-edinboro/?mc_cid=97ab69a0c8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – RYAN ADDS GALLAGHER, GONZALES AND BELL TO WRESTLING PROGRAM
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Three student-athletes will further their academic and athletic careers as members of the Ohio State wrestling program, head coach Tom Ryan announced today. The newest Buckeyes are Paddy Gallagher, a 165-pounder from Chesterland, Ohio (St. Edward High School), Andre Gonzales, a 125/133-pounder from San Diego, Calif (Poway High School) and Gavin Bell, a 184-pounder from Beavercreek, Ohio (US Naval Academy Prep School and Beavercreek High School).
Gallagher won the 160-pound state championship as a sophomore and then added a Junior National Championship to his resume during the summer of 2019 with a dominating performance in Fargo, N.D. He was 7-0 and six of his wins came by technical fall with a combined score of 78-15. In the state finals in 2019, he defeated Connor Brady of Olentangy Liberty, who was ranked No. 1 in the country at the time.
Before the 2020 state tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Gallagher won the Walsh Jesuit Ironman, considered the nation’s toughest and most competitive in-season tournament. He was also named Ohio’s Most Outstanding Wrestler in 2020 after going 33-1 … rest of story at https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ryan-adds-gallagher-gonzales-and-bell-to-wrestling-program/?mc_cid=d63f9879b6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Five Sign National Letters of Intent to Join U-M Wrestling Program
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan wrestling head coach Sean Bormet announced Wednesday (Nov. 18) that five student-athletes — Patrick Brucki, Chance Lamer, Zack Mattin, Christian Tanefeu and Wilfried Tanefeu — have signed National Letters of Intent to attend Michigan and join the wrestling program in 2021-22. “We are really excited about this group,” said Bormet. “It is a great combination of proven elite talent at a college level in Pat Brucki and four incoming freshmen that we think all have enormous upside and potential. They love to compete, love to work hard and want to excel in every area of their lives. They’re high-character young men who are going to really add to our program, and we can’t wait to get them to Ann Arbor.”
Brucki, a native of Orland Park, Ill., will join Michigan as a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining after completing his bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering at Princeton University. He is a two-time All-American, earning first-team NWCA honors in 2020 after claiming fourth place at 197 pounds as a sophomore (2019), and posted an 82-18 record over his three seasons at Princeton. Brucki was an Illinois state champion and three-time state placewinner at Carl Sandburg High School, where he posted a 175-24 career prep record and was Flowrestling’s No. 35 overall recruit in the Class of 2017. He will wrestle at 197 pounds at Michigan. … rest of story at https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/11/18/five-sign-national-letters-of-intent-to-join-u-m-wrestling-program.aspx?mc_cid=d63f9879b6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
College Results – # 3
TDR Editor’s Notes ; More November college results from NAIA schools which have started wrestling ccompetition. It appears that all NCAA schools will start wrestling in duals in January.
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1 } – Benedictine OPENS CONFERENCE WITH WIN OVER CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY
FAYETTE, Mo. – The Raven Wrestling team earned their first win of the conference season on Thursday with a 27-18 victory over Central Methodist University. Benedictine dropped their first match of the night and then rattled off four straight to take control over the Eagles and earn the win.
“It was great seeing the guys go out there and be the aggressor in these matches,” said head coach Marcus Cobbs. “We went into this dual with the mindset to outwork our opponent and we did just that with 5 of our 6 victories coming with bonus points. It’s great to see what doing right things will get you.”
The Ravens first win came at 133 pounds from Fischer Valleroy. He fought back from a 6-0 deficit to outwork his opponent to an 8-6 win. Harsh Anchan (141 pounds) would follow with a 10-2 major decision over Dylan Washburn putting the ravens up 7-3. Beau Horn (149 pounds) would get an impressive 15-5 major decision in his debut as a Raven that followed by a pin from Keenan Graef at 157 pounds to push the Ravens ahead of the Eagles 17-3. … rest of story at https://www.ravenathletics.com/article/3301.php?mc_cid=46ecd7f19c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – FIRESTORM EARN 28-15 WIN IN SEASON OPENER
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Arizona Christian University wrestling program (1-0) opened its season with a 28-15 win over Hastings College (Neb.) (0-1) on Saturday morning inside the ACU Events Center in Glendale, Ariz.
The Results:
With the win, ACU moves to 1-0 all time against the Broncos with this being the two team’s first competition. Neither team is ranked, but both teams received votes in the initial NAIA Top-20 Coaches’ Poll. … rest of story at https://www.acufirestorm.com/article/2361?mc_cid=d6bdb93622&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Lindsey-Wilson NEARLY PERFECT IN WINS OVER MISSOURI BAPTIST AND WILLIAMS BAPTIST
MARSHALL, Mo. – The No. 4-ranked Lindsey Wilson wrestling team opened their season in dominating fashion today as they rolled against Missouri Baptist and Williams Baptist. Lindsey Wilson started their day with a 46-3 win over Williams Baptist (Ark.) before dismantling Missouri Baptist 55-0. Across the Blue Raiders 16 matches, LWC racked up an impressive nine pins, five major decisions, one decision and just one loss. Lindsey Wilson 46 – Williams Baptist 3
Cagen Wallace (No. 6 at 125) kicked things off winning via forfeit to open the match. Freshman Gabe Adams rolled in his first match in a Blue Raider singlet at 133-pounds. He won on a 14-6 major decision against Robert Fairchild (No. 18 at 133).
Tanner DeMien won via fall at 141-pounds over Isaiah Vizcarrondo, doing so just one minute and seven seconds into the match. Trent Johnson (No. 3 at 149) followed suit, picking up a pin against Johnny Baldwin one minute into the second frame.
Derrick Smallwood (No. 2 at 157) picked up Lindsey Wilson third straight fall of the afternoon when he downed Alzarius Boykins in 2:21. The result pushed the Blue Raiders lead to 32-0.
Lindsey Wilson dropped their only match of the night at 174-pounds when Williams Baptists Isaiah Sellers took down Chase Fink on a 9-6 decision.
Gabe Smith – 184-pounds – and Trajan Hurd – 197-pounds – both picked up major decision victories. Smith defeated Kenrick Gordon on an 8-0 result as Hurd throttled Daryus Webb 13-3.
Two time defending NAIA National Champion Brandon Reed (No. 1 at HW) pinned Demaceo Whittier to the mat in 3:34 to close out the match. … rest of story at http://www.lindseyathletics.com/article/12878.php?skipSplash=1&mc_cid=d6bdb93622&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b&skipSplash=1&skipSplash=1
4 } – Reinhardt Earns Pair of Triumphs at Fire Duals
LAKELAND, Fla. – Third-ranked wrestling traveled down to the Sunshine State and earned a pair of victories on Saturday with a 24-19 decision over No. 5 Southeastern (Fla.), and then the Eagles followed that up by smashing the Seahawks of Keiser (Fla.), 55-0.
Reinhardt is now 2-0 on the young season.
“We had some good performances and some disappointing ones too,” lead Eagle Jeff Bedard said. “It was a tough, hard-fought win against Southeastern and hats off to freshmen CJ Shadinger and Matt Jenkins for beating nationally ranked guys. It’s about being consistent daily with nutrition, rest, drilling, lifting and giving your best daily… Majority of the team does, but we have a few that need to figure out to do these things every day. There is a huge difference in wanting to be good and working hard daily at being good. … rest of story at https://reinhardteagles.com/sports/mwrest/2020-21/releases/20201121qvcmpj?mc_cid=d6bdb93622&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – PANTHERS DEFEAT MIDLAND IN DUAL MATCH 30-22
YORK – The York College wrestling team hosted Midland University in a last-minute dual on Saturday afternoon. After having their dual at Bethany postponed head coach Chad Mattox was able to get the Warriors to travel over for the match.
York narrowly escaped with the match being decided by the last match of the day. Marce Vasquez (JR/Bridgeport, Neb.) got a quick takedown and then pinned his guy with under a minute remaining in the first period. The pin secured the 30-22 win for the Panthers. Midland was open at three weight classes which handed the … rest of story at https://www.ycpanthers.com/article/1017.php?mc_cid=638194e439&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – VIKINGS DEFEAT RAVENS & TIE ALL-TIME COLLEGIATE DUAL RECORD
Des Moines, IA – No. 1 Grand View men’s wrestling hosted Benedictine College this evening, November 24, in Sisam Arena for a Heart of America Conference match-up. The Vikings defeated the Ravens 55-0 and improved their dual streak to 92-straight. With the victory tonight, the Vikings tied the all-time collegiate dual record of 92, which was set by SUNY-Delhi from 1979-1983. At the NAIA level, the Vikings have won 122-straight NAIA duals.
In tonight’s match-up, the Vikings collected a total of seven pins from Matt Jordan, Matt Robertson, Dante Tacchia, Trevor Anderson, Gabriel Rangel, Ben Lee, and Greg Hagan. Jordan led the way with an impressive fall of 0:20. Tanner Abbas and Dalton Jensen both posted tech-falls in the third and second period. Wrapping up a total point count of 55 to the Ravens 0. Justin McCunn contributed a 174 victory by decision 5-1 over McDermott of Benedictine. … rest of story at http://www.gvvikings.com/article/6825?mc_cid=1348aad4fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Chargers roll past Tigers, 44-6
Briar Cliff wrestling took down Dakota Wesleyan 44-6 in the Newman Flanagan Center Tuesday and improve to 2-0 in the GPAC dual season. The night was highlighted by a couple of pins from Chris Paulsen and Caleb Shanks. Gabriel Howard picked up a 5-3 decision over Darien Malone at 133. The Tigers did not have a wrestler at 141 or 149, giving the Chargers a 21-0 lead. Ben Peters won by tech fall over Coby Eikenhorst 16-0 at 157. Paulsen came in the underdog in a matchup with Marcus Urban, who ranks 11th in the NAIA at 165. Paulsen pinned Urban in 2:40 to give the Chargers a 32-0 lead. Shanks also picked up a quick pin (2:13) over Carter Max at 197. Cole Halouska gave DWU their first points of the night at 174, beating Micah Lanier 4-1. Hunter Planansky took down Jake Leicht 7-3 at 184. … rest of story at https://bcuchargers.com/news/2020/11/24/wrestling-chargers-roll-past-tigers-44-6.aspx?mc_cid=1348aad4fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – GRAPPLERS DOMINATE MIDLAND IN GPAC OPENER
Hastings, NE – The Hastings College men’s wrestling team opened up Great Plains Athletic Conference season in dominating fashion defeating Midland 39-15 inside Lynn Farrell Arena. After a tough start dropping the first match at 125, Hastings earned a victory at 133 as the Warriors were open. Then it was all Hastings on the mat after that.
Zac Charity (SR/Omaha, NE) (141) worked his magic en route to a technical fall by defeating Mario Martinez 17-2 early in the third period. Trystan Berry (SO/Lexington, NE) (149) followed suit with a dominating performance with a pinfall victory over Steven Aranda in the second period. Hastings now led 17-3 as Midland was docked a point for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Thomas Stevenson (SR/Wailuku, HI) (157) worked his way to a solid 13-2 major decision over Raymond Aranda increasing the lead to 21-3. Hastings then earned three straight pins from Austin Mitchell (JR/Pawnee, OK) (165), Taygen Smith (SR/Amarillo, TX) (174) and Jayden Miller (SR/Gothenburg, NE) (184) to increase the lead to 39-3 before … rest of story at http://www.hastingsbroncos.com/article/3580.php?mc_cid=1348aad4fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b#.X8qVFWhKhPZ
9} – STATESMEN NIPPED BY RAIDERS IN SEASON OPENER
Orange City–In a quick dual that went down to the last match of the night, the William Penn men’s wrestling team fell 30-27 to Northwestern in non-conference action Tuesday. Just seven matches were contested, and of those seven only one went the distance. WPU (0-1) pulled out to a 12-0 advantage right away with forfeits awarded to Nadhelo Charles-Pierre (Sr., Miramar, Fla., Sports Management) and Sean Inswasty (Fr., Miami, Fla.) at 125 and 133 pounds, respectively.
The 141-pound match went to NWC (1-2) by fall before #2 nationally-ranked 149-pounder Joe Eads (Jr., Morrison, Ill., Biology) opened up his campaign with a pin of Breckin Sperling in a time of 2:41. The margin grew to 24-6 one match later as Cameron Hargrove (Fr., Bolingbrook, Ill.) pinned Blake Pomajzl in 5:59 at 157 pounds. The win is a big one for Hargrove as Pomajzl is the top-ranked grappler in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. The freshman trailed early, but rallied to go ahead 9-6. Late in the battle, he caught his opponent on an inside trip and put him to his back for the upset. … rest of story at https://www.statesmenathletics.com/article/8948?mc_cid=1348aad4fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – MIDWAY WRESTLING PICKS UP DUAL VICTORIES OVER ST. THOMAS & TRUETT MCCONNELL
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The Midway University wrestling team opened the dual portion of their schedule on Wednesday when they traveled to Cleveland, Ga. for a tri-match with St. Thomas (Fla.) and Truett McConnell (Ga.). In their first match against St. Thomas, the Eagles won six of the 10 weight classes en route to the 32-21 victory, while they won seven of the 10 weight classes against Truett McConnell for the 27-14 victory sweeping the tri-match. After leaving the ‘Peach State’ with a pair of victories, Jake Brumbelow‘s squad moves to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in Mid-South Conference matches. They’re scheduled to return to action on Saturday (Dec. 5) when they host Rio Grande (Ohio) at 1 p.m. ET.
Midway 32, St. Thomas 21
The Bobcats won two of the first three weight classes, while Trevon Warren (Louisville, Ky.) picked up a 9-6 decision victory at 174 to make it 12-3 St. Thomas.
Midway, however, would win the next three weight classes taking a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. All three of the wins came by pin as Midway turned a 12-3 deficit into a 21-12 lead.
Kevin Ixpanel (Haltom City, Texas) got a fall early in the second period at 179, while Byron Pierce (Paintsville, Ky.) and Andrew Vogeler (Martin, Ky.) each got pins less than a minute into the first period at 285 and 125, respectively. St. Thomas cut the deficit to three with a pin fall victory at 133, but the Eagles won two of the final three weight classes to clinch the 32-21 victory.
Anthony Caruso (Rehoboth, Del.) got a tech fall win at 141 early in the third period, while Kevin Almond (Elberton, Ga.) – who is currently ranked No. 6 in the country at 157 – got a pin fall victory late in the third period sealing the win.
Midway 27, Truett McConnell 14
Kevin Almond – who was wrestling up from 157 – got the match started on the right foot for the Eagles with a win at 165. The senior transfer from Emmanuel (Ga.) picked up an 8-4 decision victory giving the Eagles an early 3-0 lead. … rest of story at http://www.gomidwayeagles.com/article/1963.php?mc_cid=de5a36abdc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NC STATE Wolfpack Announces 2020-21 Schedule
@PackWrestle Announces 2020-21 Schedule
Reynolds Coliseum will host the 2021 ACC Championship
Complete 2020-21 Schedule
RALEIGH, N.C. – Coming off back-to-back ACC Championships and the first undefeated dual season in school history, the NC State Wrestling team has announced its abbreviated schedule for the upcoming season.
The Pack opens its slate with a pair of non-conference duals. NC State kicks off the season at Gardner-Webb on Jan. 3, then will host Appalachian State in Reynolds Coliseum Jan. 8. In home ACC action, the Pack will host Pitt on Jan. 22 and conclude the regular season with Duke on Feb. 12.
The ACC portion of the schedule starts with a trip to Virginia on Jan. 15. The Pack will also be in road ACC action in back-to-back weekends, at UNC on Jan. 29 and at Virginia Tech on Feb. 5. Both the Pitt and UNC duals will be televised on the ACC Network.
For the first time since 2017, Reynolds Coliseum will serve as host for the ACC Championship. This year it will be held on Feb. 28. The 2021 NCAA Championships are scheduled for March 18-20 at St. Louis, Mo. After finishing last season with its first-ever undefeated dual record (15-0, 5-0 ACC), the Pack finished the regular season ranked No. 3 in the final NWCA Coaches Poll of the season. NC State went on to claim its second straight ACC Championship, but the season was cut short before the NCAA Championships.
NC State enters the season with the nation’s longest dual winning streak (17).–
Wrestling History – # 22
TDR Editor’s Notes ; A look at some or the wrestling heroes and accomplishments ofour past. Podcasted interviews are included as well as several interesting stories on the web. Especially would like to point out article # 6 by Bill Welker about the growth in folkstyle wrestling after World War II.
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1 } – Track Wrestling Interviews
Logan Stieber: ‘I wouldn’t mind if nobody knew any of my stats’
Logan Stieber, a four-time NCAA champion for Ohio State and a 2016 World champion, breaks down the stress of competition, financial compensation, and the interesting characters he’s met along the way. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPlayer.jsp?TIM=1598671152126&twSessionId=fnhzbibpht&videoId=864266135&mc_cid=ea5a873124&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
#167 Cory Cooperman – The Blair Dream Team
Cory Cooperman is a 3x NCAA wrestling All American. He wrestled for the prestigious Blair Academy where he won 4 national prep titles. Today, Cory coaches in New Jersey where he runs Coop Trained / Apex Wrestling. … rest of storyand podcast at https://wrestlingchangedmylife.com/167-cory-cooperman-the-blair-dream-team/?mc_cid=a2feb99899&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Ryan Crookham: My Wrestling Hero
Today’s installment of My Wrestling Hero features Ryan Crookham. The two-time Pennsylvania state champion and recent Lehigh commit shares his thoughts on his wrestling hero: Darian Cruz. These are Crookham’s words on his wrestling hero: “Darian Cruz is my wrestling hero just because of everything he overcame to win a national title. There were a lot of people doubting him. Being so small as a 125-pounder, I feel like I can relate to him being in the Lehigh Valley and going to Lehigh.
“I talk with him quite a bit. He’s also the nicest person ever. He’s so humble. He’s a great guy.
“He’ll compare me to him a lot and where I’m at in my career. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1597953784346&twSessionId=bzlircnxpe&postId=859781135&mc_cid=27a5988c78&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Zac Dominguez: My Wrestling Hero
Today’s installment of My Wrestling Hero features Zac Dominguez. The MWC Wrestling Academy coach shares his thoughts on his wrestling heroes: the coaches who helped shape his career as an athlete and coach. “I have a slew of really awesome coaches from starting wrestling to where I’m at now. My first coach as I started to get into wrestling was Dave Aceret, a half brother of Andre Metzger. I had him for two years before he got shipped off in the military. He has since passed away.
“My next coach is Joe Edmonson — a gentleman out of Omaha, Nebraska, who coached from a wheelchair. He was amazing. He definitely understood what hard work meant. “After that, it was Keith Massey, who brought technique and love of the sport. He helped me understand the sport so well.
“Tim Neuman and Gordy Morgan as I was in college … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1601001932128&twSessionId=wwclsdpoau&postId=867656135&mc_cid=f2d65a70bb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – #166 Dan Russell – 4x NCAA D2 Champion
Dan Russell is a 4x NCAA, Division 2 national champion. After wrestling, Dan authored an autobiography titled “Finish Strong: The Dan Russell Story”. Today, Dan is an ambassador for Wrestling for Peace and is based out of Amman, Jordan. To learn more about Dan, visit Battleground.TV.
SPONSOR : This episode is brought to you by the Wrestling Changed My Life online store. We have podcast T-Shirts, Hoodies, Crew-necks, Stickers and more. Go to Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com to shop. … rest of story at https://wrestlingchangedmylife.com/russell/?mc_cid=8e7f0f219d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Sean Bormet: My Greatest Loss
Note: This is the eighth edition of the ‘My Greatest Loss’ series. In the weeks ahead, we’ll interview some of wrestling’s past and present stars to hear their thoughts on the losses that helped shape their careers and put them on a higher trajectory toward greatness. Sean Bormet was a two-time All-American for Michigan, placing third at the NCAA Championships in 1993 and second in 1994. Bormet lost to Oklahoma State’s Pat Smith, 5-3, in the 158-pound finals of the 1994 NCAA tournament when Smith won his fourth NCAA title. He wrestled for Providence Catholic High School in Illinois where he placed third at state during his sophomore and junior years and won a state title as a senior (1987-89). The former Wolverine star is the current head coach at Michigan. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1601416268919&twSessionId=zhuaihwocz&postId=867885135&mc_cid=72c2868447&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Shane Sparks: My Greatest Loss
Before he became a wrestling voice for the Big Ten Network, Trackwrestling and NBC Sports, Shane Sparks was a top-ranked high school senior who was a minute away from becoming a state champion in Wisconsin’s private school division.
Known then as Shane Nebl — his sports talk show co-host later gave him the radio name Shane Sparks — he was a skinny 103-pounder for Winnebago Lutheran Academy who was zeroing in on the school’s first state title. Then everything unraveled. Sparks led 11-6 with roughly 70 seconds left against Thomas More sophomore Rudy Ruiz. He got called twice for stalling on top. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1602030583233&twSessionId=ahiwizbfpg&postId=868401135&mc_cid=aeabd832c4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Tom Ryan: What I learned from Dan Gable
Dan Gable coached the University of Iowa 15 NCAA team championships and 21 straight Big Ten titles from 1977-97. He coached Tom Ryan to All-American honors in 1991 and 1992 (second in 1991 and third in 1992). Ryan is the current head wrestling coach at Ohio State University where he led his team to an NCAA championship in 2015.
The following are Ryan’s words on what he learned from Gable.
CHOOSING THE HARD WAY
We’re talking 28 years after I left the place, it gives you a different perspective. I would say the gifts he has given to me were all the results of his suffering and the challenges he put himself through. Dan Gable is the man he is because he chose the hard way time after time from a physical standpoint and then, of course, what he went through (with his sister being murdered). That ability to suffer so deeply helped him to coach people — me being one of them — to better understand how deeply we can go to obtain something we want. I learned how to suffer at a deeper level. I learned from Coach Gable that words matter. Being positive and truthful and real matter. His actions were far more valuable than his words. I learned from Coach Gable how to run an organization … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1601585172455&twSessionId=ztsdhfowdi&postId=868019135&mc_cid=a2feb99899&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Emergence of Folkstyle Wrestling Post World War II
By Bill Welker, EdD
Introduction
During the WWII years, many wrestling programs across the United States were disbanded because their collegiate and scholastic coaches were off to do battle. Upon returning home after the conflict, wrestling mentors reinstated their mat programs. In fact, they also implemented numerous strategies to promote the creation of wrestling in other colleges and local school districts. I would have loved to interview these former wrestling luminaries, but their mat legacies can only be found in old college and high school yearbooks as they have all passed on. Fortunately, I was blessed with the honor of being influenced as a youngster by such former masters of the mats. As a native of Pennsylvania, I will use the Keystone State as a microcosm of how folkstyle wrestling grew throughout the nation following WWII.
Wrestling Icons and Their Works
The Pennsylvania pioneers of post-war development of wrestling included a plethora of college and scholastic wrestling coaches who reintroduced the mat sport throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. … rest of story at https://nwhof.org/blog/emergence-of-folkstyle-wrestling-post-world-war-ii/?mc_cid=a2feb99899&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – LEGENDARY U.S. GRECO-ROMAN COACH AND LEADER JOE DEMEO, 79, PASSED AWAY
USA Wrestling is saddened to receive news that longtime Greco-Roman coach and leader Joe DeMeo of Niskayuna, N.Y. has passed away at age 79. DeMeo dedicated his life to the sport of wrestling, impacting athletes at the youth, high school, college and Olympic level. His enduring legacy is not only the great champions that he has mentored, but also the thousands of lives he has impacted as a coach and leader. Among the athletes who have competed in the Olympics and were tutored by DeMeo are Shawn Sheldon, Andy Seras, Ike Anderson, Frank Famiano, Chris Catalfo, Dave Schultz, Jeff Blatnick and others. Both Schultz and Blatnick were 1984 Olympic champions, with Schultz winning in freestyle and Blatnick winning in Greco-Roman. He also coached one of the greatest women wrestlers of all time, two-time World champion and nine-time World medalist Kristie Davis, who, like Schultz and Blatnick, are Distinguished Members of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. “He is arguably one of the most consequential figures in U.S. Greco-Roman history. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/October/02/Joe-DeMeo-obituary?mc_cid=accb7cd38c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – My Wrestling Journey – Bud Hennebaul
by Nate Naasz September 30, 2020
My life in wrestling probably began when I was one year old. My uncle Fred suffered a freak accident and became a quadriplegic while wrestling in a high school meet. My dad and family chose to embrace wrestling rather than run from it. I am thankful today for their decision to dedicate their lives to wrestling. My dad started an elementary school wrestling team in 1965 at the Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, YMCA. I was there with him at practice many times, yet too young to wrestle. It had to be challenging to keep up with me as I always wanted to get out on the mat and wrestle. He finally gave in when I was five years old. I took some severe beatings back then and loved it all the time. After spending two and three nights a week making the commute from what we called the Back Mountain to the YMCA in Wilkes Barre, I had a transition to make to Junior High at Lake Lehman Junior/Senior High School. I spent many seasons wrestling far more matches than I should have and was suffering from being burned out. I decided not to wrestle in Junior High, but I did not have the courage to tell my dad. Instead of practicing, I would find places to hang out until after practice, when my mom would come to pick me up. I was young and not very bright. While I was doing my alter boy responsibilities a couple of weeks into wrestling, one of my dad’s high school coaches told him it was a shame I decided not to wrestle. That may have been one of the worst days of my life. I will not go into details other than the wrestling room we had in our house became hell on earth that day. Yes, dad had a temper. … rest of story at http://www.nwcaonline.com/my-wrestling-journey-bud-hennebaul/?mc_cid=a2feb99899&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Friday Feature: Four In A Row
EDMOND – Only one All-American was back from Central Oklahoma’s national championship wrestling team of the season before and he was lost to a knee injury in February. The 34-man roster was dominated by 16 freshmen, with at least four expected to start during the 1986-87 campaign. And still the Bronchos did what was quickly becoming commonplace – capture the NAIA national championship. It was UCO’s fourth straight title and the seventh in nine years. This championship was probably more surprising than the first six, given the many unfamiliar and unproven individuals fifth-year head coach David James had in the practice room when the season started. “This squad realizes that we are a new team with new faces,” James told the Vista in its season preview. “When you have a young group like we do, the guys seem to work harder, they’re more hungry. We know we can’t live in the past.”
The Bronchos were looking for a trio of key transfers – senior Darren Peaster and juniors Jerry Goss and Todd Steidley – along with talented youngsters Brett Beams, Shawn Fleming and Johnny Nimmo to lead a championship charge. And that’s exactly what happened. A rugged dual schedule led to a 2-5 start, though those losses were close setbacks to ranked Division I teams Oklahoma State (26-18), Oklahoma (20-11) and Weber State (23-19) and Division II powers Nebraska-Omaha (20-17) and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville (21-17). … rest of story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2020/10/2/wrestling-friday-feature-four-in-a-row.aspx?mc_cid=accb7cd38c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Steve Fraser: My Wrestling Hero
Today’s installment of My Wrestling Hero features Steve Fraser. The 1984 Olympic gold medalist and longtime former USA Wrestling Greco-Roman coach shares his thoughts on his wrestling heroes: Dan Gable and Masaaki Hatta. “Of course, Dan Gable was a hero when I was a youngster. Dan Gable, the Peterson brothers, and Chris Taylor were the first wrestling posters I ever had in my room. I would say those guys as a youngster.
“I can tell you who a wrestling hero was for me is my high school coach Masaaki Hatta, who was second in the world for Japan. He’s a hero because he took me under his wing when I was a 10th grader. He really, really taught me the ropes about wrestling. There have been many great coaches back then and since, but he’s one of my heroes. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1600232107097&twSessionId=zhxbvicxrg&postId=866777135&mc_cid=451344eca7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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