Takedown Report

Women’s Wrestling Results & News — # 19

‘It’s an exciting time’: Montana High School Athletics Association looking forward to addition of girls wrestling next season
BILLINGS — As far as scheduling and the format, the state wrestling tournament at First Interstate Arena at MetraPark on Friday and Saturday will look much the same as past years.
The 31st Annual All-Class State Wrestling Tournament will begin at 10:20 a.m. on Friday with the first-round matches. At approximately 5 p.m., the second-round consolation matches are scheduled to start and those bouts will conclude the day. …. rest of story at https://mtstandard.com/sports/high-school/wrestling/it-s-an-exciting-time-mhsa-looking-forward-to-addition/article_e49e6437-5bec-554d-af68-539d81539e8d.html?mc_cid=3ff45774c0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Chatfield earn Colorado Girls State team title
By Tom Blair, ICW Staff
The 2020 Colorado Girls State Championship being held at Thornton High School on four mats as it was moved to a one-day tournament because of the weather. The 147 girls began the day with weighins and then waited around for the start of the matches / rounds to begin. Most would take this time to hydrate and fuel their body with nutritional food, then came the warmups on all four mats. The tournament started on time as there were no missed weighins and only one change at 161 as the Cherokee Trails girl pulled out early in the week. The whistles sounded the start of the tournament on all four mats. The talent of the girls in this state tournament has come forward 10 folds in one year with not only in the growth of the sport in Colorado but also nationwide. The technique that the girls have shown in the first round, can be tribute to the coaches that have stepped forward across Colorado to take them to next level. This tournament has also grown to the 16-wrestlers per bracket and with 65 high school teams in attendance.  First round on the day, finished with four upsets as the brackets were setup by the girls’ regional finish for the top 6 seeds.  …. rest of the story at http://insidecoloradowrestling.com/index.php/16-high-school/1804-chatfield-earn-colorado-girls-state-team-title?mc_cid=3ff45774c0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

North Carolina girl won a state wrestling title and ‘inspired a lot of kids’
By Liz Clarke Feb. 29, 2020 at 10:38 a.m. EST
After placing fourth in North Carolina’s high school wrestling championship meet as a sophomore, Heaven Fitch set her sights on winning the 106-pound division as a junior. In doing so last week, triumphing in an eight-wrestler bracket that included seven boys, Fitch made state history as North Carolina’s first girl to win an individual state wrestling championship. In the days since, during which seemingly every media outlet from the local Fox affiliate to the BBC has called, the significance of Fitch’s achievement has grown, according to advocates who have promoted girls’ and women’s wrestling for years. “This has had a ripple effect,” said Sally Roberts, founder and CEO of Wrestle Like a Girl, a nonprofit that promotes wrestling as a means of educating and empowering girls and women. “It is very significant in wrestling history because it’s a great example of, ‘Yes, women can do it if they’re taught, educated and trained.’ Wrestling is a sport for everybody.” Said Michael Moyer, executive director of the National Wrestling Coaches Association: “It has created terrific conversation within the wrestling community, and it has promoted interest in growing girls’ and women’s wrestling among people outside the wrestling community, which is just as important.”
In Kansas, girls didn’t have a wrestling championship of their own. Mya Kretzer changed that.
Fitch, a junior at Uwharrie Charter Academy in Asheboro, N.C., had a 54-4 record for the Eagles this season and was named Most Outstanding Wrestler for North Carolina’s 1A division. Still, she was overwhelmed by her victory last Saturday, telling Raleigh’s WRAL-TV: “It’s, like, insane what I’ve done. It’s not fully sunken in yet.” …. rest of the story at https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/02/29/north-carolina-girl-won-state-wrestling-title-inspired-lot-kids/

(In Illinois)
Maine East girls wrestling program continues to grow
Prior to her freshman year, Vanessa Montesinos knew nothing about wrestling. She knew the sport existed for boys, but she was much less certain that wrestling had a place for her. That’s when her teammate, Kate Cacho, pitched Montesinos on the opportunity. “I decided to try it out,” Montesinos said. “I’ve grown a passion for it over the years, and now I truly do enjoy putting in all the hard work that it requires. “I felt like the environment was good for me, and (Cacho) felt that way too. Pretty much from the very beginning, it ended up being true.” Four years ago, the Maine East girls wrestling program had one competitor. Now, boys and girls coach Austin Bautista said the Blue Demon girls program has 10 wrestlers, and the number grows by the year. “We’ve had many more girls come out in recent years, girls looking to compete,” Bautista said. “It’s given them many positive moments. The sport of wrestling teaches you to never give up, and this can truly help them become independent, self-confident women and develop a strong belief in themselves. Not just inside, but outside of wrestling.” Montesinos was ranked eighth in the 132-pound class in the inaugural Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association girls state rankings, which are presented by Rob Sherrill. ….. rest of the story at https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/sports/ct-prh-wrestling-notes-maine-east-maine-south-tl-0213-20200210-pwouscccajc47dr7wimrjsz5wa-story.html?mc_cid=3ff45774c0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Lynbrook’s Ally Fitzgerald first LI girl to qualify for boys championship meet
By Gregg Sarragregg.sarra@newsday.com @Gregg_Sarra
Ally Fitzgerald became the first girl on Long Island to qualify for a boys sectional wrestling tournament. The Lynbrook junior put together a 4-1 record at the Long Beach qualifier Saturday to secure a spot in the 120-pound weight class in next week’s Nassau championships. “She wrestled her best tournament of the past three years,” Lynbrook coach Rich Renz said. “I knew she could do it. She was focused and wrestled smart. She’s worked hard for the opportunity to wrestle in the county tournament.” After winning her first two bouts by pin, Fitzgerald was pinned in the first period of the semifinals by second-seeded Andres Castro of Long Beach. The loss forced her into the consolation bracket, and she needed one win to qualify for the county tournament. …. rest of the story at https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/wrestling/ally-fitzgerald-girls-wrestling-lynbrook-1.41694491?fbclid=IwAR2mZGVVZB31nxo_fhWNfR9RDAVcK_aWp1ODpmImCGHpzqlUY2B_EQLwEHY&mc_cid=ecaa75d4fa&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

March 2, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

TDR Top 12 (1st draft)

The following is what we have so far and only the top 8 in the first 7 weight classes. The list is preliminary and not final. We appreciate your input to us at martinkfleming@gmail.com
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March 1, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Colleges News, Notes — # 68

Hawkeyes Close Road Schedule with 27-9 Win Over Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The top-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team defeated No. 22 Michigan, 27-9, on Saturday night at the Crisler Center.
Iowa won eight-of-10 bouts and owned a 26-5 advantage in takedowns to improve to 8-0 in the Big Ten and clinch a share of the conference regular season title. …. rest of story at https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2020/2/8/wrestling-hawkeyes.aspx?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

NDSU Takes Fourth Straight with 28-7 Big 12 Win over Fresno State
FARGO, N.D.–North Dakota State won six of the first seven bouts including a forfeit and a fall to defeat Fresno State 28-7 in a Big 12 Conference dual before 534 spectators on Saturday, Feb. 8, in Scheels Center. The Bison extended their win streak to four matches. NDSU (7-3, 4-1 #Big12WR) is scheduled to host No. 21 Stanford (8-2, 1-1 Pac-12) at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, and Air Force at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, for Senior Day. Both matches are in Scheels Center. … rest of story at https://gobison.com/news/2020/2/8/wrestling-ndsu-takes-fourth-straight-with-28-7-big-12-win-over-fresno-state.aspx?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Appalachian State Shuts Out The Citadel
CHARLESTON, S.C. — App State Wrestling used bonus points in eight of its 10 wins to remain unbeaten in the Southern Conference and post a 44-0 victory at The Citadel on Saturday. With Campbell’s 26-11 win against Chattanooga, Saturday’s results set up a huge SoCon matchup Thursday between the Mountaineers (8-2, 5-0) and Camels (8-2, 4-0) in Buies Creek. …. rest of the story at https://appstatesports.com/news/2020/2/8/-28-wrestling-app-state-wrestling-team-shuts-out-the-citadel.aspx?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Fighting Scots Ride Tech Falls from Pappas, Oliver for 28-18 Win over Davidson
EDINBORO, Pa. – The Edinboro wrestling team picked up technical falls by Peter Pappas and Jacob Oliver to snap a three-match losing streak with a 28-18 win over Davidson on Saturday afternoon at McComb Fieldhouse. Edinboro improved to 10-8 overall while the Wildcats are now 3-9. The Fighting Scots would win seven of the ten bouts in the first-ever dual with Davidson, but with the Wildcats’ three wins coming by fall, the Fighting Scots were forced to use a less-than-100 percent Oliver at 174 lbs.  …. rest of the story at https://gofightingscots.com/news/2020/2/8/wrestling-fighting-scots-ride-tech-falls-from-pappas-oliver-for-28-18-win-over-davidson.aspx?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Princeton snaps Cornell’s 92-match Ivy win streak on Stefanik’s late heroics
With his match tied at 4 and Princeton needing one win for an historic victory over Cornell, Travis Stefanik found himself close to being taken down, potentially to his back. But the sophomore 184-pounder never stopped moving, never stopped believing. …. rest of story at https://www.nj.com/sports/2020/02/princeton-wrestling-snaps-cornells-92-match-ivy-win-streak-on-stefaniks-late-heroics.html?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

OHIO STATE SENIORS SENT OFF WITH A DUB
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Senior captains Kollin Moore and Luke Pletcher closed a chapter on ‘Senior Day,’ both recording bout victories in their final match in front of the home crowd. Ohio State won seven of 10 bouts in total, disbanding the Northwestern Wildcats by a final score of 28-10.
Moore and Pletcher each improved to 23-0 on the season to maintain their top standing at 197 and 141 pounds, respectively. Sammy Sasso likely cemented his No. 1 ranking for another week as well with his 9-3 decision over Eric Yang in the 149-pound tussle. …. rest of the story and video links at https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/seniors-sent-off-with-a-dub/?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Falls Spark Stanford Cardinal Win
STANFORD, Calif. – A pair of falls by Tyler Eischens and Shane Griffith sparked a 25-12 win for No. 14 Stanford over Oregon State, Sunday, at Burnham Pavilion. Eischens needed just 21 seconds to pin Logan Meek at 157 pounds. It was the fastest fall by a Cardinal this season and the sixth for the redshirt freshman. He is now 20-7 overall and 8-3 in duals. …. rest of the story at https://gostanford.com/news/2020/2/9/wrestling-falls-spark-cardinal-win.aspx

Michigan State Univ Upsets No. 4 Wisconsin in Madison
MADISON, Wis. – Michigan State wrestling pulled off one of the biggest upsets in college wrestling this season, as well as one of the biggest upsets in school history, upsetting No. 4 Wisconsin, 19-17, Sunday afternoon inside Wisconsin Field House. The win is the Spartans’ first over the Badgers since 2009, and the highest ranked win since MSU knocked off No. 2 Iowa on Feb. 7, 2003.  …. rest of the story at https://msuspartans.com/news/2020/2/9/spartan-wrestling-upsets-no-4-wisconsin-in-madison.aspx?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Hall Earns 100th Career Win in Victory Over No. 20 Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Sun Devils ended its Midwest road trip 2-0, as they avenged last year’s loss and defeated No. 20 Missouri, 21-13 on Sunday at the Hearns Center.  Redshirt senior Tanner Hall recorded his 100th career win in an ASU singlet after earning the decision win over Jacob Bohlken (Missouri) to help guide ASU to its seven consecutive victory and sixth top-25 win.  ….. rest of story at https://thesundevils.com/news/2020/2/9/wrestling-hall-earns-100th-career-win-in-victory-over-no-20-missouri.aspx?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Four Bonus Point Wins Powers Air Force Past Cal Poly, 29-14
USAFA, Colo. – The Air Force Academy wrestling team had four bonus point wins to defeat Cal Poly in a non-conference dual, 29-14, Sunday afternoon, Feb. 9, inside Clune Arena. AF (4-5, 1-4 Big 12) had six wins total, including three pins and a tech fall, to defeat the visiting Mustangs (3-6, 0-1 Pac 12). Air Force’s pins came from junior Cody Surratt at 174 lbs., and sophomores Jake Thompson at 184 lbs., and Kayne Hutchsion at heavyweight. Then the tech fall came courtesy of sophomore No. 14 Sidney Flores at 125 lbs. …. rest of the story at https://goairforcefalcons.com/news/2020/2/9/wrestling-four-bonus-point-wins-powers-air-force-past-cal-poly-29-14.aspx?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Northern Illinois Univ. Grapplers Dominant in Win at Ohio
ATHENS, Ohio – The Northern Illinois University wrestling team turned in a dominant performance as the Huskies posted a 31-6 victory at Ohio Sunday afternoon. The win was the first for NIU (11-4, 6-2) over the Bobcats since Jan. 18, 2008 and the Huskies’ 11 wins this season are the most since the 2007-08 NIU wrestling team went 11-7. The Huskies won eight of the 10 bouts on the day, including four bonus point wins. …. rest of the story at https://niuhuskies.com/news/2020/2/9/wrestling-niu-grapplers-dominant-in-win-at-ohio.aspx?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Penn State Dominates #6 Minnesota for 31-10 B1G Road Win
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Penn State Nittany Lions (10-2, 7-1 B1G), ranked No. 2 in the latest InterMat Tournament Power Index, rolled through No. 6 Minnesota (9-6, 4-3 B1G) in the Lions’ final road dual of the season.  Penn State won seven of ten bouts for the second time in three days and posted a convincing 31-10 victory in Minneapolis. With marquee wins from Nick Lee at 141 and Mark Hall at 174, Penn State closed out its Big Ten dual meet season with a second lopsided road win. Penn State is wrapping up of a run of four-of-five road duals in 16 days, including action at Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. All rankings listed are InterMat, the official wrestling rankings of the Big Ten Conference. …. rest of story at https://gopsusports.com/news/2020/2/9/wrestling-penn-state-dominates-6-minnesota-for-31-10-b1g-road-win.aspx?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Sacred Heart Picks Up Third Straight Win With 18-17 Victory Over Bloomsburg
FAIRFIELD, Conn.- The Sacred Heart University Wrestling team picked up its seventh win of the year and third straight victory with an 18-17 win over Bloomsburg this afternoon. The Pioneers return to action on Sunday, Feb. 16 when the Pioneers host Columbia. Matches begin at 2:00 p.m.
SHU vs. Bloomsburg: SHU wins 18-17: Matches started at 165
rest of story at https://www.shubigred.com/sports/m-wrestl/2019-20/releases/20200209nh2xth?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

PINS PROPEL #10 PITT PAST DAVIDSON, 51- -1
PITTSBURGH – The 10^th-ranked University of Pittsburgh Wrestling team recorded five pins en route to a 51- -1 win over Davidson Sunday afternoon at the Fitzgerald Field House. Davidson was deducted a team point following an unsportsmanlike conduct call at 133 pounds. With the win, the Panthers improve to 8-3 overall, while Davidson falls to 3-10. …. rest at https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2020/2/9/wrestling-pins-propel-10-pitt-past-davidson-51-1.aspx?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Powered by Pins, Wrestling Tops American, 26-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bucknell wrestling team downed American, 26-19, to move to 8-1 in EIWA action on Sunday at Bender Arena. Powered by three pins, and a technical fall, the Bison (9-4, 8-1 EIWA) extended their winning streak over EIWA opponents to seven duals despite splitting five of 10 bouts with the Eagles (3-7, 3-5 EIWA). …. rest of story at https://bucknellbison.com/news/2020/2/9/powered-by-pins-wrestling-tops-american-26-19.aspx?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Huskers Top Indiana to Complete Hoosier State Sweep
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The fourth-ranked Nebraska wrestling team won eight of 10 bouts, scoring bonus points in six matches, to win its fourth consecutive dual meet and defeat Indiana 35-6 at Wilkinson Hall on Sunday afternoon. The meet began at 141 pounds. No. 8 Chad Red Jr. wasted no time against Eddie Bolivar, scoring a takedown seconds into the match. Bolivar escaped, but Red then scored a second takedown, earned nearfall points and recorded a pin, all in less than one minute of wrestling. …. rest of story at https://huskers.com/news/2020/2/9/wrestling-huskers-top-indiana-to-complete-hoosier-state-sweep.aspx?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

March 1, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Women’s Wrestling News & Results — # 18

In Nebraska
First girls state wrestling tournament a success
The first ever girls state wrestling tournament took place this past Saturday at York High School. More than 100 girls took part in the event, which drew quite a bit in attendance. When it was said and done, 14 girls were named state champions and West Point-Beemer took home the team title. Tournament director and former High Plains coach Norm Manstedt was more than pleased with how it went. “It was a great day all the way around. There was great wrestling by the female athletes, who wrestled their hearts out,” Manstedt said. “Fans really got into it. It was everything I had hoped it would be.” The area had a state champion as well. Twin Loup junior Ally Micheel took home the 152-pound title after defeating West Point-Beemer’s Brithany Cervantes with an 18-2 technical fall in the final. …. rest of the story at https://www.theindependent.com/sports/preps/first-girls-state-wrestling-tournament-a-success/article_21147b42-4874-11ea-a9e6-dbcf260ef86a.html?mc_cid=43214129f0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Women Wrestle 2 – The Bloody Truth: Playing Sports on Your Period
About The Open Mat’s “Women Wrestle 2”:
This is a weekly podcast that will be hosted by recent McKendree University graduate Alexis Porter. Alexis was a four-time All-American at the WCWA level, a three-time Junior National Champion in Fargo, a Junior World bronze medalist and an active competitor on the Senior level. Alexis will be joined by her co-host Arian Carpio, a two-time Cadet Pan-American medalist and 2019 U23 World Team member, who is also training to compete in the 2020 Olympics. ….. restof story and podcast at https://news.theopenmat.com/podcasts/women-wrestle-2/women-wrestle-2-the-bloody-truth-playing-sports-on-your-period/76397?mc_cid=43214129f0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

#WOMENSWEDNESDAY: Maroulis, Conder, Ragan in Pan Am Olympic Qualifier Special Wrestle-off for a second time
BY GARY ABBOTT, USA WRESTLING 
Video Playlist – 2016 Pan Am Olympic Qualifier Special Wrestle-offs
This Saturday, there will be a Special Wrestle-off for three spots on the U.S. women’s freestyle team that will compete at the 2020 Pan American Olympic Qualifier in Canada. In total, there will be eight National Team athletes competing in the Special Wrestle-off, including seven past World Team members, four World medalists, two World champions and an Olympic champion. For three of those competing in Marietta on Saturday, this is like deja-vu all over again. Just about four years ago, Helen Maroulis, Whitney Conder and Alli Ragan were part of a Special Wrestle-off for the 2016 Pan American Olympic Games Qualifier. Back in 2016, the USA Wrestling procedures allowed a past World medalist to challenge a 2015 World Team member in the non-qualified Olympic weight classes. Up for grabs were three weight classes, in which the winner would compete at the 2016 Pan American Olympic Games Qualifier in Frisco, Texas. …. story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/February/05/Second-straight-Pan-Am-Olympic-Wrestleoff-for-three-women?mc_cid=43214129f0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

High School Insider: Rule regarding forfeits costs Pennsylvania team district title
As we hit February, the focus around most of the country in high school wrestling points toward dual tournaments and the individual postseason. In Pennsylvania, they’ve just recently wrapped up district dual tournaments, with the state tournament taking place over the coming weekend. One of the surprises came in District XI. The Lehigh Valley district is home to a number of state powerhouses in AAA (the larger classification) such as Bethlehem Catholic, Nazareth, Northampton and Bethlehem Liberty. But we head to AA, where big-time programs Notre Dame-Green Pond and Saucon Valley squared off. The two teams had met twice prior, with Notre Dame taking both duals by a combined 28 points.  This time, however, it was different. …. rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/PortalPost.jsp?postId=344316135&mc_cid=920b1cb2df&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

WREAPER Women’s Wrestling Newsletter
With all news about the Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association. it can be accessed at https://www.wreaperwrestling.com/2020-wcwa-national-championship/?mc_cid=920b1cb2df&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Chandler’s Stefana Jelacic accomplishes rare feat at high school boys wrestling sectionals
Stefana Jelacic made history with female wrestlers who competed in the inaugural Arizona high school girls state championship tournament one year ago. The Chandler senior and reigning 118-pound girls state champion decided at the start of this season that wasn’t enough to cap off her high school wrestling career. On Saturday, Jelacic became the second female in state history to qualify for the boys championship tournament at the Division I Section I wrestling tournament at her team’s home gym. She could become the third female to win a medal in the Arizona high school boys wrestling state championship tournament. The first was Miyuu Yamamoto of Tempe Corona del Sol finished in sixth place in the 103 in 1993 and the second was Shauna Isbell of Flagstaff Coconino when she placed fourth in the 112 in 2009. After eschewing girls competitions all season to wrestle against boys only, Jelacic, whose duals record is 24-8, stood on the podium for second place after Chandler Basha junior Kayden Galarneau pinned her in that sectional’s 113 title match. …. rest of the story at https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/02/08/chandlers-stefana-jelacic-arizona-high-school-wrestling/4704225002/?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

(Pennsylvania)
In PIAA wrestling, separation of church and state is getting more difficult by the hour
More than 20 years ago, neither Bethlehem Catholic nor the Allentown Diocese tried to stop diminutive soccer player Samantha Smith from potentially getting run over by a 250-pound rusher as the kicker for the Golden Hawks’ football team. She had a strong leg, she was qualified, she was allowed to play in games.
No problem.
Flash forward to the present, following an explosion of girls wrestling over the last decade, the Allentown Diocese and the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference still won’t budge on its stance that their boys cannot wrestle girls. Doesn’t matter if they’re the same weight. Perhaps if they were outfitted with shoulder pads and helmets? ….. rest of the story at https://www.mcall.com/sports/varsity/wrestling/mc-spt-piaa-2a-state-wrestling-20200210-55qpdht2cvdizmekcluor7iruy-story.html?mc_cid=5d2199bc2e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

February 29, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

College News, Notes & Results — # 67

SUNY-Oneonta outlasts SUNY-Oswego on Senior Night
A Quick Look
The SUNY Oneonta wrestling team defeated Oswego 29-14 Wednesday evening at G. Hal Chase Gymnasium. The win lifts the Red Dragons record to 10-7 on the season while Oswego falls to 5-9.
The Inside Story
Michael Smith (Smithtown/Smithtown West) got Oneonta off on the right foot with a 15-5 major decision over Daniel Fishman in the 125-pound match. The Red Dragons added to the lead when Andrew DeSousa (Smithtown/Smithtown West) earned an 8-3 decision over Kaleb Carreon in the 133-pound bout.  Senior Ahken Chu (Patterson/Carmel) followed with an 18-0 technical fall in 4:34 to give Oneonta a 12-0 lead.  Classmate Tyler Brazinski (Johnson City/Johnson City) garnered an 8-0 major decision in the 149-pound match to put the Red Dragons in front 16-0. ….. rest of the story at https://oneontaathletics.com/news/2020/2/5/wrestling-outlasts-oswego-on-senior-night.aspx?mc_cid=43214129f0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

No. 20 Rochester Institute of Technology wins at SUNY-Brockport
BROCKPORT, NY — The No. 20 RIT (6-3) wrestling team defeated The College at Brockport 23-17 Wednesday evening.  Chris Horton (Athens, PA/Athens Area) picked up a win at 133 lbs. defeating Neiko Scarano with a 13-3 major decision. After defeats at 141 and 149 lbs., Kaidon Winters (Athens, PA/Athens Area) picked win via pinfall at 157 lbs. Dempsey King (New Hartford, NY/New Hartford) followed with. 10-2 major decision …. rest of the story at https://ritathletics.com/news/2020/2/5/no-20-rit-wrestling-wins-at-the-college-at-brockport.aspx?mc_cid=43214129f0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Penn State-Behrend Downs Pitt-Bradford in Erie Hall Finale
ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend wrestling team defeated Pitt-Bradford 32-23 for their first-dual meet win of the season on Wednesday night in the final varsity athletic event in Erie Hall.
Final Score: Penn State Behrend 32, Pitt-Bradford 23
Location:Erie, Pa. | Erie Hall
Key Moments:
* The Lions avenged a one-point loss on the road to the Panthers earlier this season …. rest of the details and story at https://www.psblions.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200205wn0gym?mc_cid=43214129f0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Norwich Picks up First Dual Win of the Season against Plymouth St.
 PLYMOUTH, N.H. – The Norwich University wrestling team claimed five-straight wins mid-match to surge past Plymouth State University, 33-8, in a dual meet at Foley Gymnasium on Wednesday evening and claim its first dual win of the season. After a no contest at 125, freshman Cameron Wooldridge (Roanoke, Va.) started the Cadets off on a positive note when he pinned his opponent in the second period at 133 pounds. …. rest of the story at https://www.norwichathletics.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200205ztllhp?mc_cid=43214129f0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Respectful rivals ready to do battle again in Battle of the ‘Burgs
It was a spontaneous moment for Wartburg College’s Jim Miller. In year two of his resurrection of the Knights’ wrestling program, Miller was standing on a stage at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Ct., and Wartburg had just accepted the runner-up trophy for the 1993 Division III National Championships. At the bottom of the steps national champion, then Augsburg College, now Augsburg University stood waiting to take the stage to claim its championship trophy. “We were on the stage and were coming off and I told my athletes to follow my lead,” Miller, now the Executive Director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa. “So, we shook their hands. It was pretty cool. We didn’t do it for any other reason. We did it for respect.” …. https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1580968150428&twSessionId=ftadilsnyy&postId=346091135&mc_cid=43214129f0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Auggies edged 19-14 in ‘Battle of the Burgs’
WAVERLY, Iowa — Winning the final five bouts of the dual after No. 2-ranked Augsburg University had taken a 14-3 lead, top-ranked Wartburg College claimed a 19-14 victory in the annual “Battle of the Burgs” matchup between the two NCAA Division III men’s wrestling powerhouses on Thursday evening at Wartburg’s Levick Arena.
FINAL SCORE: Wartburg (Iowa) 19, Augsburg (Minn.) 14
LOCATION: Levick Arena, Waverly, Iowa
RECORDS: Augsburg 6-2 overall, Wartburg 16-0 overall
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Augsburg built a 14-3 lead in the first half of the dual, winning four of the first five bouts. But Wartburg rallied after the halftime break, scoring five straight victories to win the dual, including matchups of ranked wrestlers in the final two bouts. …. rest of the story at https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2020/2/6/mwr020620.aspx?mc_cid=920b1cb2df&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Mids Win Third Consecutive Road Dual, Defeat George Mason 23-14
Team captain Spencer Carey’s win by fall in the third match of the night set the tone for the Navy wrestling team (7-4, 3-1 EIWA) and provided a lead the Mids would not relinquish en route to a 23-14 win over George Mason (7-6) Thursday evening at the Recreation Athletic Complex in Fairfax, Va. Navy fell behind 3-0 when GMU’s Kolby Ho dealt Jack Stanton-Taddeo an 11-5 loss in the opening match of the evening at 157 pounds. …. rest of the story at https://navysports.com/news/2020/2/6/wrestling-mids-win-third-consecutive-road-dual-defeat-george-mason-23-14.aspx?mc_cid=920b1cb2df&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

TRIO OF SENIORS LEAD LYNX MATMEN TO VICTORY ON SENIOR NIGHT
SAINT LOUIS– On Thursday, the Lindenwood-Belleville wrestling team hosted its only dual meet of the season when it welcomed American Midwest Conference rival Hannibal LaGrange to the friendly confines of Lynx Arena. Thanks to a trio of bonus point victories, the Lynx came away with a 23-21 victory over the Trojans on Senior Night. With the win, the Lynx improve to 2-1 on the season and in the AMC in while Hannibal LaGrange falls to 1-6 overall and 1-4 in the AMC. …. rest of story at https://lindenwoodlynx.com/news/2020/2/6/mens-wrestling-trio-of-seniors-leads-lynx-matmen-to-victory-on-senior-night.aspx?mc_cid=920b1cb2df&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Coach Pecora Looks for Record-Setting Win Against Mercyhurst
Pitt-Johnstown wrestling Coach Pat Pecora will look to pick-up his historic 617^th career victory and become college wrestling’s all-time winningest coach when his fourth-ranked Mountain Cats host No. 11 Mercyhurst for Alumni Night, Friday at 7 p.m. in the Sports Center.  
A Pitt-Johnstown victory over the 11-ranked Lakers would break a 46-year-old record and make Coach Pecora the winningest coach in all levels of college wrestling, including NCAA Division I, II, and III, NAIA, and Junior College. Pitt-Johnstown improved to 19-3 overall and 5-0 in the PSAC and gave Coach Pecora his record-tying 616^th win with a 44-0 shutout at Shippensburg last Friday. …. rest of the story at https://pittjohnstownathletics.com/news/2020/2/6/wrestling-coach-pecora-looks-for-record-setting-win-against-mercyhurst-friday-night-in-sports-center.aspx?mc_cid=920b1cb2df&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Mavericks Down Dragons 36-12
MANKATO, Minn. — The No. 17 Minnesota State wrestling team scored a 36-12 win over the Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons Thursday night at Taylor Center. With the win, the Mavericks improve to 8-2 (4-1 NSIC), while the Dragons fall to 1-7 (0-6 NSIC). The Mavericks came away with seven wins in the 10 matches of the night. …. rest of the story at https://msumavericks.com/news/2020/2/6/wrestling-mavericks-down-dragons-36-12.aspx?mc_cid=920b1cb2df&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2019-2020 NAIA Wrestling Coaches’ Top 20 Poll – No. 5
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Vikings of Grand View (Iowa) secured the No. 1 spot in the NAIA Men’s Wrestling Coaches’ Top 20 Poll for the 57^th consecutive ratings period. Rounding out the top five this week was Reinhardt (Ga.), Life (Ga.), Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) and Menlo (Calif.). …. complete poll and rankings at https://www.naia.org/sports/mwrest/2019-20/releases/MWrest-Poll5?mc_cid=920b1cb2df&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Cowboys Stumble Against Fresno State
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Feb. 6, 2020) – The Wyoming wrestling team’s three-dual winning streak came to a halt Thursday night inside the UniWyo as the Pokes fell 22-19 to Fresno State. Despite picking up forfeits at 125 and 197 pounds, the Cowboys won just a pair of matches on the evening. …. Blow by Blow match results at https://gowyo.com/news/2020/2/6/wrestling-cowboys-stumble-against-fresno-state.aspx?mc_cid=920b1cb2df&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

No. 1 Knights Mount 19-14 Comeback Over No. 2 Augsburg in Battle of the Burgs
WAVERLY, Iowa – The No. 1-ranked Wartburg wrestling team earned a 19-14 comeback victory over No. 2 Augsburg University Thursday evening at Levick Arena in the Annual “Battle of the Burgs” dual match.  Down 14-3 after the fifth bout, the Orange & Black closed out second half with victories, capped off by a Brady Fritz 3-2 decision over the Auggies’ David Flynn to seal the five-point triumph.  ….. rest of story at https://go-knights.net/news/2020/2/6/wrestling-no-1-knights-mount-19-14-comeback-over-no-2-augsburg-in-battle-of-the-burgs.aspx?mc_cid=920b1cb2df&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Adrian College Steamrolls Defiance for Record 12-Win Season on Senior Night, 46-9
ADRIAN, Mich.–The Adrian College men’s wrestling team made program history in front of an enthusiastic Merillat Sport & Fitness Center crowd on Thursday night with a 46-9 victory over visiting Defiance College on Senior Night, producing the Bulldogs’ first-ever 12-win season. Adrian, which recorded four pins during the rout, improves to 12-5 in dual matches while the Yellow Jackets drop to 1-6 overall. The 1970 and 1969 squads went 11-4-1 and 11-6, respectively, according to available school files. …. rest of story at https://adrianbulldogs.com/sports/m-wrestl/2019-20/releases/20200206v5ipmk?mc_cid=920b1cb2df&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

February 29, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

College News & Results – # 66

North Dakota State Univ. Grinds Out 20-15 Big 12 Road Win at Utah Valley
OREM, Utah—Each team won five bouts, but three bonus point decisions helped North Dakota State grind out a 20-15 win over Utah Valley in a Big 12 Conference dual on Monday, Feb. 3, before 931 in Lockhart Arena.
NDSU (6-3, 3-1 #Big12WR) is scheduled to host Fresno State (7-6, 2-1 #Big12WR) at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in Scheels Center.
With the dual tied 3-3, the Bison gathered bonus points in three of the next four bouts to build a 17-6 lead. Dylan Droegemueller gained momentum for a 13-3 major decision at 141 pounds to improve to 10-6 overall, 2-2 in duals. …. story at https://gobison.com/news/2020/2/3/wrestling-ndsu-grinds-out-20-15-big-12-road-win-at-utah-valley.aspx?mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

A HUGE week for Iowa Wrestling
How huge was last week for Iowa Wrestling? When news of the new training facility is just a blip on the screen, then you know it was a huge week. And for good reason.  I have never seen such a build up of a dual meet as the Iowa-Penn State dual meet on Friday. As much as that dual was promoted and hyped, the meet itself was even more than advertised. …. rest of the story at https://iowawrestlingblog.com/2020/02/a-huge-week-for-iowa-wrestling/?mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
and ,,,, from the Gazette — Extended thoughts from Iowa’s win over Penn State: Wrestling Weekend That Was. Story at https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/hawkeyes/httpswwwthegazettecomsubjectsportsiowa-hawkeyes-penn-state-nittany-lions-big-ten-10-wrestling-20200131-20200203?mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
and …. from NWCA the latest rankings …. Iowa maintains top spot after beating second-ranked Penn State — Manheim, Pennsylvania – The nation’s top two teams collided last Friday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and top-ranked Iowa came away with a 19-17 victory in front of 14,905 fans, the 18th largest crowd to see a dual in NCAA wrestling history. As a result, Iowa remains the top-ranked team in the country as the most recent NWCA Division I Wrestling Coaches Poll was released on Tuesday. at …. http://www.nwcaonline.com/iowa-maintains-top-spot-after-beating-second-ranked-penn-state/?mc_cid=6159a840c3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b and
NO. 1 IOWA VS. NO. 2 PENN STATE WRESTLING SETS BTN RECORD
On Jan. 31, No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 2 Penn State became the most-watched wrestling telecast in BTN history as well as the day’s highest-rated college sporting event across all networks. The Big Ten dual averaged 342,955 viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research, which eclipsed the Ohio State vs. Penn State meet in 2018 (309,265 viewers) by +11%. …. story at https://btn.com/2020/02/04/no-1-iowa-vs-no-2-penn-state-wrestling-sets-btn-record/?mc_cid=6159a840c3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

From Track Wrestling a rundown of that week
Weekend Rundown: The biggest developments in 20 sentences
1. The clash of college wrestling titans lived up to the billing Friday night when Iowa overcame an Austin DeSanto injury-default defeat and a team-point deduction by winning six bouts to beat Penn State 19-17 in a wildly entertaining dual inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. 
2. Michael Kemerer was the star of the show for the Hawkeyes and turned the tide in Iowa’s favor with a scintillating 11-6 toppling of Mark Hall that came on the heels of a knockdown, drag-out, throw-or-be-thrown battle between Vincenzo Joseph and Alex Marinelli that tipped in 3. Joseph’s favor after a six-point second-period toss.  …. rest of the story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1580765572398&twSessionId=fvnqkuowhg&postId=320505135&mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Sammy Gross Picks Up John Carroll’s First d3wrestle.com National Wrestler of The Week Award
For the first time in program history, John Carroll has a national wrestler of the week as awarded by d3wrestle.com Junior Sammy Gross won the national division three wrestler of the week award for his efforts during the week of January 22-28, 2020.  Gross also received the Ohio Athletic Conference wrestler of the week for his efforts during that span of time.
The week started with a win over then #10 ranked Dalton Leightner from Baldwin-Wallace by a score of 7-3. Gross continued his dominance at the OAC quad match.  He quickly picked up a 11-7 victory over Shaun Wagner of Ohio Northern, but that wasn’t the most impressive win of the day. …. rest of the story at https://jcusports.com/news/2020/2/3/wrestling-sammy-gross-picks-up-john-carrolls-first-d3wrestle-com-national-wrestler-of-the-week-award.aspx?mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

and from Hand Raised
3rd Season, Column 23; Iowants it ALL; SoCon News; and Random ramblings from Coast to Coast
Darth Vader has returned from the dead, folks and he’s rocking the Black and Gold. The Iowa Hawkeyes have awakened from a decade long slumber and are taking dead aim and no prisoners this season at what could become their 24th National Championship. The 2019-2020 Hawkeyes may yet stumble on their way to the top of the team podium in Minneapolis in March, but missteps by this squad are unlikely. Every single starter is ranked in the Top 10. They shut out not 1, not 2, but 3 teams this year and nearly broke the 200 point barrier in winning the Midlands tournament mid-season. And then there was that small matter of the match against Penn State the last day of January. Tom and Terry Brands team made it a night to remember for their extended family as the #1 Hawkeyes upended the 4x defending National champion Nittany Lions 19-17 in front of a crowd of nearly 15,000. Heroes and heartbreak were front and center for the home standing Hawkeyes as Iowa won 6 matches to Penn States 4 while losing 133LB chainsaw Austin Desanto. The #2 ranked Hawkeye went down twice in the 1st period and injury defaulted to Roman Bravo-Young, whom Desanto was unbeaten against in college competition. Analysis in every media format is everywhere about this match, from here the opinion is the match was much ado about….not that much. AMAZING wrestling that changed nothing. Iowa is still #1, Penn State is still #2, and they’re way in front of everyone else this year.  …. rest of the column at https://morewrestlingplease.wordpress.com/2020/02/04/3rd-season-column-23-iowants-it-all-socon-news-and-random-ramblings-from-coast-to-coast/?mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

DELUSE SHUTS DOWN TIGERS, PIN SECURES 25-10 WIN
Williamsburg, KY – Eric Deluse pinned Campbellsville’s Zach Linton in a close battle to seal the team win on the home mat. Fifth-ranked Patriots defeated the seventh-ranked Tigers by a 25-10 margin to note their 11th dual victory this season.
Deluse, fourth in the country at 197, fended off #7 Linton for two minutes of the late-match bout. The senior turned the tide with a reversal after being taken down and working from a 4-0 disadvantage. Deluse landed Linton on his back out of the reversal, needing only a two-count to note his sixth pin of the season and extended his win-streak to 12 straight. …. rest of the story at https://cumberlandspatriots.com/news/2020/2/4/mens-wrestling-deluse-shuts-down-tigers-pin-secures-25-10-win.aspx?mc_cid=6159a840c3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Lindsey-Wilson BLUE RAIDER DEFEATS THOMAS MORE 38-9
COLUMBIA, Ky. – The No. 4-ranked Lindsey Wilson wrestling team took down (RV) Thomas More (Ky.) on senior night at Biggers Sports Center, winning eight of ten possible matches. The Blue Raiders made use of four pins, a tech fall, and three decisions in route to a 38-9 win over the Saints. Cagen Wallace (No. 6 at 125) gave the Blue Raiders a quick 6-0 lead when he pinned James Mulenga at 1:39 of the first period.  …. rest of the story at http://www.lindseyathletics.com/article/12388.php?mc_cid=6159a840c3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

BULLDOGS CAPTURE ROAD WIN AT PRESBYTERIAN
CLINTON, SC– The Citadel wrestling team toppled the Presbyterian Blue Hose in their second meeting of the season, 31-13 Tuesday night. … details at https://citadelsports.com/news/2020/2/4/wrestling-bulldogs-capture-road-win-at-presbyterian.aspx?mc_cid=6159a840c3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Newberry Wrestling Topples Emmanuel 43-9
Wolves record three falls and one tech fall on the night
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga.- The Wolves (3-3, 3-1 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas) won eight of 10 bouts to roll to victory over the Lions 40-9 at the Jean Yawkey Center. The Wolves kept up the hot streak against Emmanuel (2-12, 0-2), picking up their sixth consecutive win in Newberry’s history with the Lions. ,,,, story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2020/2/4/newberry-wrestling-topples-emmanuel-40-9.aspx?mc_cid=6159a840c3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Trent Hidlay Named ACC Wrestler of the Week
R-Fr. earns fourth top-10 win of the season, second ACC honor
RALEIGH, N.C. – R-Fr. Trent Hidlay has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestler of the Week for the second time this season after his win at 184 pounds helped the Wolfpack to a key ACC team victory Saturday night at No. 10 Pitt. In the final bout of the top-10 team dual, the third-ranked Hidlay scored a 6-3 decision over No. 7 Nino Bonaccorsi to secure NC State’s 21-12 victory.  … story at https://gopack.com/news/2020/2/4/wrestling-trent-hidlay-named-acc-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=6159a840c3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

February 26, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Women’s Wrestling News & Results – # 17

GONSALVES NAMED KCAC WOMEN’S WRESTLER OF THE WEEK
WICHITA, Kan. – Lyric Gonsalves of (19) Ottawa University has been named the KCAC Women’s Wrestler of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Gonsalves was selected for her performance during Jan. 27-Feb. 2 by a vote of conference Sports Information Directors.
Lyric Gonsalves – (19) Ottawa University …. rest of details and story at https://www.ottawabraves.com/article/womens-wrestling/wwr-gonsalves-named-kcac-womens-wrestler-of-the-week?mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b&skipSplash=1

WAYLAND BAPTIST AWARDS TAMYRA WITH SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Full story and photos at https://www.wreaperwrestling.com/wayland-baptist-awards-tamyra-with-scholarship-endowment/?mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

7 topics you don’t want to miss from women’s wrestling in January
From college program additions, emerging sport status, state sanctioning and a widespread all-time-high level of competition, women’s wrestling is screaming development and opportunity. 2020 is carrying forward momentum from years of hard work. Outlined below are seven topics and some stats/observations to serve as a quasi-newsletter for January.
3 New Div. III College Programs
Trine University (Angola, IN), Emory & Henry College (Emory, VA) and Hiram College (Hiram, OH) all announced the addition of women’s wrestling programs for the fall of 2020 or 2021… . rest of the list and story at https://www.transitionwrestling.com/7-topics-you-dont-want-to-miss-from-womens-wrestling-in-january/?mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Four-time WCWA champion Emily Webster Tew inducted into Oklahoma City University Athletics Hall of Fame
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City University alumni Arya Bahreini, Meghan (McMahon) Black and Emily (Webster) Tew was enshrined in the Oklahoma City University Athletics Hall of Fame on Feb. 1 at the Great Hall inside the Tom & Brenda McDaniel University Center. “The Hall of Fame is the highest honor that we have for OCU Athletics,” Oklahoma City athletic director Jim Abbott said. “Arya, Meghan and Emily are deserving honorees that represent the best of our tradition of excellence in athletics.” Tew went undefeated with four national championships from 2011-15. Tew captured four 101-pound Women’s College Wrestling Association national championships while going 118-0. …. rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/February/03/Emily-Webster-into-OCU-Hall-of-Fame?mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

In Ohio
First-ever girls state wrestling tournament set for Feb. 22 and 23 at Hilliard Davidson High School
The first girls state wrestling tournament is scheduled to take place Feb. 22 and 23 at Hilliard Davidson High School. This is the first-ever state championship for girls. They plan to compete in 14 weight classes along with a team championship. More than 400 entries are expected. Many states already sponsor high school wrestling for girls and with the increased number of girls participating on boys teams, the decision to recognize the girls separately in Ohio was made by the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association last summer. …. story at https://www.mytownneo.com/sports/20200203/first-ever-girls-state-wrestling-tournament-set-for-feb-22-and-23-at-hilliard-davidson-high-school?mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Dixon’s Rebenstorff goes from female wrestler to Army Reserves
Recent graduate spent the summer at basic training
DIXON — Elysha Rebenstorff takes great pride in wearing a pair of uniforms that female high school students don’t normally don. One uniform is camouflaged attire she wears as an Army Reservist while the other is a singlet she wore as a wrestler at Dixon High School. That’s right. …. rest of the story at https://www.jdnews.com/sports/20200203/dixons-rebenstorff-goes-from-female-wrestler-to-army-reserves?mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

In Utah
Sage Mortimer makes history by winning 3A Divisional B
American Leadership Academy’s (ALA) Sage Mortimer, who wrestles 106 pounds for the Eagle program, made history by being the first female wrestler to win a divisional tournament as she brought home the gold at the 3A Divisional B tournament this weekend held at the Sevier Center in Richfield. Most male wrestlers would gladly take her success as the Eagle grappler has posted a 29-7 overall record thus far. In regards to the divisional, she was the first seed and simply stormed through the tournament with four pins, three of which came in the first round. In fact, in her championship final Mortimer was on the mat for a mere 21 seconds. …. rest of the story at https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/high-school/wrestling/sage-mortimer-makes-history-by-winning-a-divisional-b/article_7e7356b0-d264-582c-98dd-a1545137f192.html?mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

In Nebraska
Cadets make history at first girls state wrestling tourney
YORK — The Nebraska Wrestling Coaches Association fielded the first-ever girls state wrestling championships here Saturday, and the West Point-Beemer Cadet wrestling squad decided if they were going to keep score, the Cadets may as well win the thing. And that’s exactly what the team and longtime wrestling coach Ray Maxwell did in historic fashion. West Point-Beemer easily outdistanced runner-up Schuyler 190-101 on its way to the schools’ first-ever state hardware and the first state title in Nebraska for girls wrestling. “We knew we had a shot at winning this,” Maxwell said. “But being it was the first, you just don’t know what to expect. We are all so proud of what these girls accomplished.” Although it was a monumental day for the Cadets, it was also a monumental day for girls athletics in the state of Nebraska, according Ron Higdon, assistant director of the Nebraska School Activities Association. Higdon and NSAA executive director Jay Bellar were both in attendance at the first-ever meet. “This is just such a great opportunity for our female athletes throughout the entire state,” Higdon said. “In some of our smaller schools, all we offer during the winter season is basketball for the girls. Some of the bigger schools have swimming and diving, but basketball is it for a great many of other schools.” Higdon liked what he saw here in York. …. rest of the story at https://norfolkdailynews.com/sports/cadets-make-history-at-first-girls-state-wrestling-tourney/article_53bed89a-469d-11ea-86eb-d367cade650d.html?mc_cid=7d7b97b6b4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

February 26, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

College News & Results – # 65

Dual Meet Results ;

Sheets Notches Upset as Cowboy Wrestling Tops Tigers at Home
STILLWATER – The No. 11 Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-2 overall, 5-1 Big 12) picked up a gritty 26-6 win over 24th-ranked Missouri on Sunday, highlighted by an upset win from Wyatt Sheets and two overtime victories. …. story at https://okstate.com/news/2020/2/2/sheets-notches-upset-as-cowboy-wrestling-tops-tigers-at-home.aspx?mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Wicked cool: No. 4 Wisconsin Badgers best No. 6 Purdue Boilermakers, 27-14
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The No. 4 Wisconsin wrestling team went undefeated on their Big Ten Conference tour of Indiana, besting No. 7 Purdue, 27-14, on Sunday afternoon.  At 133 pounds, No. 1 Seth Gross got the first period fall over Travis Ford-Melton. Gross came out firing on all cylinders and recorded the pin in 1:12. This is Gross’s fourth pin of the season. …. https://uwbadgers.com/news/2020/2/2/wrestling-wicked-cool-no-4-badgers-best-no-6-boilermakers-27-14.aspx?mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Cal.-Bakersfield Knock Off #25 Fresno State
Bakersfield, Calif. – The CSU Bakersfield wrestling team put forth its most complete match of the season on Sunday, dominating the 25^th-ranked Fresno State Bulldogs en route to a 26-10 win at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif. The Roadrunners won seven of the dual’s ten bouts, including major decision victories from Dominic Ducharme and Russell Rohlfing, to pick up their second consecutive win and even their overall record at 4-4. …. story at https://gorunners.com/news/2020/2/2/wrestling-runners-knock-off-25-fresno-state.aspx?mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Grass Notches 100th Career Win Over East Stroudsburg
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. – Senior Logan Grass recorded a first period tech fall to become the 10th Laker wrestler to reach 100 career wins as the Mercyhurst wrestling team scored a 36-9 victory over host East Stroudsburg Saturday afternoon. …. story at https://hurstathletics.com/news/2020/2/2/grass-notches-100th-career-win-wrestling-bounces-back-with-win-over-east-stroudsburg.aspx?mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Limestone Saints Shutout Trojans 45-0 to Stay Perect in Conference Action
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Continuing their perfect trek through the South Atlantic Conference Carolinas, the Limestone College men’s wrestling team posted a 45-0 shut-out victory over the Trojans of the University of Mount on Sunday, February 2. The dual started at 141 lbs. where redshirt sophomore John Burger (New Milford, N.J.) turned in a dominating 18-2 tech-fall victory over Franko Cuccurello in just 2:13 to give the Saints the early 5-0 lead.  Burger is currently ranked third in Super Region II. …. story at https://golimestonesaints.com/news/2020/2/2/mens-wrestling-saints-shutout-trojans-45-0-to-stay-perect-in-conference-action.aspx?mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Dramatic Wins Propel Augustana Wrestling to Victory over No. 10 Upper Iowa
The Vikings have won eight-consecutive duals on the season
FAYETTE, Iowa — A couple of last-second wins fueled the Augustana wrestling teams most impressive win of the season, so far, as it defeated the No. 10 ranked Peacocks of Upper Iowa 19-12 Sunday afternoon in Fayette, Iowa. With the win, Augustana has now won eight-consecutive duals, moves to 8-2 overall (4-0 in the NSIC) and has beaten four ranked opponents on the season. …. story at https://goaugie.com/news/2020/2/2/dramatic-wins-propel-augustana-wrestling-to-victory-over-no-10-upper-iowa.aspx?mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Bellarmine Knights captures 36-3 win over Drury in GLVC dual
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After one celebration stopped, another began almost immediately for Gage Branson. On Sunday in Knights Hall, following a ceremony in which he was honored among the program’s three seniors, Branson set the tone for a commanding performance by the Bellarmine University wrestling team by defeating a top-5 opponent as the Knights powered to a 36-3 win over Drury in a Great Lakes Valley Conference dual. …. story at https://athletics.bellarmine.edu/news/2020/2/2/knights-wrestling-captures-36-3-win-over-drury-in-glvc-dual.aspx?path=wre&mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Minnesota Gophers Stomp Indiana Hoosiers 38-9
BLOOMINGTON, In. – The Golden Gophers wrestling team took down the Indiana Hoosiers 38-9 on Sunday afternoon behind four pins in the first six matches. …. story at https://gophersports.com/news/2020/2/2/wrestling-gophers-stomp-hoosiers-38-9-on-sunday-afternoon.aspx?mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Penn State Rolls Over Maryland 40-3 in Sold Out Rec Hall
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; The Penn State Nittany Lions (8-2, 5-1 B1G), ranked No. 2 in the latest InterMat Tournament Power Index, dominated visiting Maryland (2-13, 0-7) in sold out Rec Hall Sunday.  The Nittany Lions won all but one bout and had a couple Lions pick up landmark victories in a 40-3 win over the Terrapins. …. story at https://gopsusports.com/news/2020/2/2/wrestling-penn-state-rolls-over-maryland-40-3-in-sold-out-rec-hall.aspx?mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

ILLINI COME BACK TO DEFEAT NORTHWESTERN, 19-18
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – No. 15 Illinois wrestling edged past No. 21 Northwestern, 19-18, Sunday afternoon at Huff Hall. Trailing 18-15 heading into the final bout, freshman Luke Luffman came through with a 14-4 major decision over Jack Heyob in the heavyweight match to give the Illini the 19-18 dual win.  … story at https://fightingillini.com/news/2020/2/2/wrestling-Illini-Come-Back-To-Defeat-Norhtwestern-19-18.aspx?mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

White’s Pin Puts Huskers Past Ohio State
LINCOLN — The No. 6 Nebraska wrestling team used a last-second, match-clinching pin from a hobbled No. 4 Isaiah White (165) to defeat No. 3 Ohio State 19-14 in front of 1,675 fans at the Devaney Center on Sunday afternoon. The Huskers (7-3, 2-3 Big Ten) won six of ten bouts overall to record their first victory over a top three-rated opponent since 2008.  …. story at https://huskers.com/news/2020/2/2/wrestling-neb-wr-ohio-state-recap.aspx?mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

JACKS GET BACK IN WIN COLUMN AT LITTLE ROCK
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – South Dakota State wrestlers won three matches by technical fall and another by pin in shutting out first-year program Little Rock, 42-0, in dual action Sunday afternoon at Jack Stephens Center. The Jackrabbits, who have now won seven of their last nine duals, improved to 8-5 overall. Sunday’s dual marked SDSU’s first shutout of a Division I opponent in 14 years. Little Rock dropped to 1-5 in its inaugural season. … story at https://gojacks.com/news/2020/2/2/wrestling-jacks-get-back-in-win-column-at-little-rock.aspx?mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Hokies complete weekend sweep with win over Monarchs
NORFOLK, Va. – Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion 23-9 Sunday afternoon in Norfolk to sweep the weekend set of in-state foes.  
With the win, No. 7 Tech improves to 10-1 this season and 6-0 on the road. The Hokies have three duals remaining on their schedule, two of which are away from Blacksburg. …. story at https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/2/2/wrestling-hokies-complete-weekend-sweep-with-win-over-monarchs.aspx?mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Mont Alto Wins NCWA Mideast Conference Duals
MOORESTOWN, N.J. – The Penn State Mont Alto wrestling team were crowned NCWA Mideast Conference dual champions on Saturday as the Nittany Lions claimed victories over Slippery Rock (WC), Montclair State (WC), the University of Maryland-Baltimore County and Rowan University (WC). The team improved to 14-5 overall on the season in dual competition as they beat Montclair State 28-23, Slippery Rock by a 29-24 team score, UMBC 48-9, and Rowan University by 34-19 margin. … story at https://www.psumontaltoathletics.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200201y1sav9?mc_cid=e14aaf4d09&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

February 25, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Eastern North Carolina Champions & Medalists

At the NCHSAA State tournament this past weekend in Greensboro wrestlers from eastern North Carolina earned 54 medals for placing in the top 6 for their division. There are nine state champions,. Six of those champions also were undefeated for the entire season. These medalists will be included in the TakeDown Report’s Top 12 rankings for 2020. We are currently assembling the list and will publish a preliminary end of season rankings later this week.
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February 24, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

North Carolina State Championship Tournament

NCHSAA postpones first day of 2020 Individual Wrestling State Tournament
FEB 19, 2020
CHAPEL HILL – Due to the wintry weather forecast to affect the state over the next 24 hours, the NCHSAA has postponed the first day of the 2020 Individual Wrestling State Tournament to Friday at midday. Below is the revised schedule.  ….. at https://www.nchsaa.org/news/2020-2-19/nchsaa-postpones-first-day-2020-individual-wrestling-state-tournament

February 22, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment