Takedown Report

Carolinas’ Colleges News & Results – # 6

UNC WRESTLING ANNOUNCES YOUTH CLINIC BEFORE ARIZONA STATE DUAL
Carolina Wrestling has announced that it will hold a free youth clinic in Carmichael Arena on Sunday, February 23^rd before the team’s 2:00 p.m. dual against Arizona State. The clinic will run from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and is open to grades K-8. The event’s counselors will be members of the Carolina Wrestling program, providing unique skill and technique over the hour in Carmichael. Doors to the clinic will open at 11:30 a.m. at the Hooker Fields entrance of Carmichael Arena, where attendees will be directed to the mats. Story at https://goheels.com/news/2020/2/18/unc-wrestling-announces-youth-clinic-before-arizona-state-dual.aspx

TAR HEELS SET TO FINISH ACC SCHEDULE WITH VIRGINIA DUAL
No. 8 North Carolina finishes up its ACC schedule this weekend when it travels to Charlottesville to battle Virginia Friday at 7:00 p.m. EST. The dual will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra. UNC (13-2, 3-1) enters Friday night’s dual with the Cavaliers (8-5, 1-3) following a strong team performance last weekend. The Tar Heels knocked off No. 9 Pittsburgh on Friday night in Carmichael Arena before traveling to Ithaca and collecting a 21-13 win over No. 17 Cornell Sunday. …. story at https://goheels.com/news/2020/2/19/wrestling-tar-heels-set-to-finish-acc-schedule-with-virginia-dual.aspx

NO. 8 NORTH CAROLINA BEATS DUKE, BUCKNELL IN CARMICHAEL THIS WEEKEND
CHAPEL HILL — No. 8 North Carolina won a pair of duals in Carmichael Arena this weekend as a part of the team’s 2020 Alumni Weekend. The Tar Heels (11-1, 2-0 ACC) knocked off Duke, 44-3, on Friday night, followed by a 25-9 win over Bucknell on Saturday afternoon. … story at https://goheels.com/news/2020/2/1/wrestling-no-8-north-carolina-beats-duke-bucknell-in-carmichael-this-weekend.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Sacred Heart Sweeps Double Dual Taking Wins Against Davidson and Cal Baptist
FAIRFIELD, Conn.– The Sacred Heart University Wrestling team picked up a pair of wins this afternoon as SHU defeated Davidson 27-15 and picked up a late win against Cal Baptist 21-17. The Pioneers will return to action on Sunday, Feb. 9 when SHU hosts Bloomsburg. Matches begin at 2:00 p.m. ….. rest of story and details at https://sacredheart.prestosports.com/sports/m-wrestl/2019-20/releases/20200201nfjocl?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Belmont-Abbey Crusaders Defeat Coker 24-14 on Senior Day
BELMONT, N.C. – The Belmont Abbey wrestling team captured their eighth win of the season defeating Coker 24-14. The Abbey improves to 4-1 on South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action. Coker is now 6-3 with a 2-2 league record. The Crusaders benefitted from six-bout wins including a pin, three major decisions, and two decisions. ….. story at https://abbeyathletics.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200201mcmip7?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

BELMONT-ABBEY Crusaders First in Conference With 19-18 Win Over Limestone
GAFFNEY, S.C. – The Belmont Abbey wrestling team defeated the 20^th ranked Limestone Saints 19-18 to move to the top of the South Atlantic Conference Carolinas standings Wednesday evening.  Michael Siwiec came away with the winning decision in the final bout of the match to help earn the win for The Abbey. The Crusaders captured five bouts including Greg Hilliard‘s win over Garrett Beam who is ranked eighth in the country. …. details at https://abbeyathletics.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200205y4kxwy

BELMONT-ABBEY Crusaders Earn Four Wins at Shippensburg
SHIPPENSBURG, PA. –  The Belmont Abbey wrestling team swept its competition as the collected four wins at the Shippensburg Duals. The Crusaders earned their second victory over a top 20 team defeating No. 17 Shippensburg 25-24 in the final dual. Greg Hilliard and Mitchell Dean went 4-0 on the day as Dean earned a victory over Jojo Ganzalez, ranked sixth in the nation. The Crusaders improve to 13-4 on the year. …. details at https://abbeyathletics.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200208nhwn97

BELMONT-ABBEY Crusaders Finish Regular Season With League-Best Record
BRISTOL, TENN. – The Belmont Abbey wrestling team finished off the regular season with a 39-12 victory over King Thursday. The Crusaders finished the season with a 14-4 record and a 6-1 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas record. The Abbey is currently in first place in the league and can finish tied for the best record. A tie-breaker would then determine the league champion. …. details at https://abbeyathletics.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200213xl9c3o

UNC-Pembroke Wins 2019-20 Mountain East Conference Championship
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – Nick Daggett (125 pounds), Tyler Makosy (149), Kaleb Warner (165), Garrett Hill (174) and Nick Kee (197) all claimed titles in their respective weight classes to help lead the UNC Pembroke wrestling team to the 2019-20 Mountain East Conference Championship on Saturday in West Liberty University’s ASRC Complex.  
The performance marked the second conference crown in three years for the Braves who also captured the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) regular season title in 2017-18. Saturday’s event marked the inaugural MEC Championships for the sport of wrestling. …. rest of story at https://uncpbraves.com/news/2020/2/1/wrestling-wins-2019-20-mountain-east-conference-championship.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

UNC-PembrokeWrestling Pitches Wednesday Shutout At Lander
GREENWOOD, S.C. – The UNC Pembroke wrestling team registered 19 takedowns and seven nearfalls on the way to winning all 10 individual matches and posting a 43-0 shutout at Lander on Wednesday evening in Horne Arena.
It was the first shutout for the Braves (12-9) since a 50-0 home skunking of St. Andrews on Jan. 30, 2016, and the first road shutout for the Black & Gold in more than a decade. The setback snapped a two-match win streak for the first-year Bearcats (4-6) who took down both King and Emmanuel at home on January 24. …. rest of story at https://uncpbraves.com/news/2020/2/5/wrestling-pitches-wednesday-shutout-at-lander.aspx

Carter Finishes Runner-Up At Newberry Open, Johnson 3rd
NEWBERRY, S.C. – Anthony Carter registered three victories before falling in the championship bout of the 125-pound tournament, while Jovaun Johnson (184) and Marcus Bell (197) finished third and fifth, respectively, to highlight action for the UNC Pembroke wrestling team on Sunday afternoon at the Newberry Open. story at https://uncpbraves.com/news/2020/2/9/wrestling-carter-finishes-runner-up-at-newberry-open-johnson-3rd.aspx

UNC-Pembroke Perfect In Rout Of Spartanburg Methodist
PEMBROKE – The UNC Pembroke wrestling team posted seven wins via pin and took advantage of forfeits in three different weight classes as the Braves wrapped up the home portion of their 2019-20 regular season schedule with a 60-0 rout of Spartanburg Methodist on Tuesday evening at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. …. story at https://uncpbraves.com/news/2020/2/11/wrestling-perfect-in-rout-of-spartanburg-methodist.aspx

UNC-Pembroke Rolls Over Davis & Elkins
ELKINS, W.Va. – The UNC Pembroke wrestling team registered 30 takedowns and five nearfalls on the way to winning nine individual matchups on the night and rolling past Davis & Elkins, 40-6, in the regular season finale for both teams on Friday evening.  
The Braves used a forfeit win and three bonus-point triumphs to build a 21-0 lead by the midway point. The Senators got on the board with John Finnerty’s pin in the 157-pound bout, but the Black & Gold closed out the night with five consecutive victories, including another forfeit win at 197 pounds. …. story at https://uncpbraves.com/news/2020/2/15/wrestling-rolls-over-davis-elkins.aspx
 

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

Colleges News, Notes & Results – # 64

Dual Meet Results ;

Northern Iowa sticks Oklahoma with 25-13 loss
NORMAN, Okla. — Northern Iowa’s 15th-ranked wrestling team started and finished with pins Saturday as the Panthers dealt Oklahoma a 25-13 Big 12 Conference setback. …. story at https://wcfcourier.com/sports/college/uni/wrestling/uni-sticks-oklahoma-with—loss/article_8190c32e-d132-545c-89e3-2e0476fdb97b.html?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Northern Illinois Huskies Down Cougars, 29-9
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The Northern Illinois University wrestling team got back in the win column with a 29-9 victory over conference foe and in-state rival SIUE, 29-9, Saturday. The Huskies (9-4, 4-2) won seven of the 10 bouts, scoring a pair of maj. dec. and pin victories on the night.  “Those guys competed hard and worked out there,” said NIU head coach Ryan Ludwig. “It was good team energy. We will continue to refine and develop to maximize our opportunities.” …. story at https://niuhuskies.com/news/2020/2/1/wrestling-huskies-down-cougars-29-9.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Hofstra Picks Up Pair Of EIWA Victories;
Extends Win Streak To Four
Hempstead, NY – The Hofstra University wrestling team picked up a pair of Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association victories Saturday, defeating Franklin & Marshall, 45-3, and Columbia, 24-14, at the David S. Mack Physical Education Center Saturday night. The wins moved Hofstra’s win streak to four matches. The Pride is now 7-5 overall and 4-0 in the EIWA following the wins. The Diplomats of Franklin & Marshall are 4-6 overall and 1-5 in EIWA action. Columbia is 4-3 on the year and 4-2 in league action.  …. story at https://gohofstra.com/news/2020/2/1/wrestling-wrest-hofstra-picks-up-pair-of-eiwa-victories-extends-win-streak-to-four.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Cleveland State Wins Thriller Over Kent State, 16-15
The Cleveland State University wrestling team dug itself a huge early hole, but the Vikings did not give up and rallied to claim a thrilling 16-15 victory at Kent State Saturday evening at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. The Vikings took a four-point lead into the final match, but the team outcome was still in doubt in the final seconds of the bout as Kent State had a chance to tie the dual with a major decision. However, redshirt freshman Riley Smucker was able to avoid the worst-case scenario to ensure a CSU victory. The win over Kent State is the first for Cleveland State since the 2003-04 season, although the programs have not faced each other every season in that time. …. https://csuvikings.prestosports.com/sports/m-wrestl/2019-20/releases/20200201w74xr4?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Penn  Sweeps Brown and Harvard in Ivy Doubleheader
PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania wrestling team opened Ivy League play with a pair of big victories on the road. On Saturday, the Quakers started the day with a 19-19 win by criteria against Brown, then capped off their road trip with a 22-19 victory against Harvard.  
The doubleheader sweep moves Penn to 5-4 overall and 4-1 in EIWA duals. The Quakers are also now 2-0 to start Ivy League play. …. https://pennathletics.com/news/2020/2/1/wrestling-downs-brown-on-criteria-19-19.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Navy Wrestling Opens, Finishes Strong in 23-15 Win Over Drexel
Sparked by junior Andrew Buckley’s 10-5 win at 184 pounds, the Navy wrestling team (6-4, 3-1 EIWA) won the final three bouts of the afternoon to earn a 23-15 victory over Drexel (6-7, 2-3 EIWA) Saturday afternoon at Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia. Navy won the first three and the final three matches of the dual to secure its second victory in as many days (24-21 at American on Friday). …. https://navysports.com/news/2020/2/1/navy-wrestling-opens-finishes-strong-in-23-15-win-over-drexel.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

North Dakota State Earns 25-12 Big 12 Road Win at Northern Colorado
GREELEY, Colo.–North Dakota State won seven bouts including a fall, a major decision and a pair of overtime wins to defeat Northern Colorado 25-12 in a Big 12 Conference dual on Saturday, Feb. 1 in Bank of Colorado Arena. NDSU (5-3, 2-1 #Big12WR) is scheduled to wrestle Utah Valley (1-9, 0-6 #Big12WR) at 8 p.m. Central Time on Monday, Feb. 3, in Orem. …. https://gobison.com/news/2020/2/1/wrestling-ndsu-earns-25-12-big-12-road-win-at-northern-colorado.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Parris Pins to Slam Door on No. 23 Rutgers at MSG Super Saturday
» No. 25 Michigan started with wins in four of the opening five matches and finished with a first-period pin from Mason Parris to beat No. 23 Rutgers, 21-16, on Super Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
» Parris pinned Alex Esposito in 1:17 to seal the Wolverine dual win in the final bout; he improved to 22-0 on the season with 14 bonus wins and eight pins.
» Jack Medley earned a 2-1 win over No. 16 Nicolas Aguilar at 125 pounds; it was his fourth win over a ranked opponent this season.
Site: New York, N.Y. (Madison Square Garden)
Score: #25 Michigan 21, #23 Rutgers 16
Records: U-M (6-3, 5-1 Big Ten), RU (8-5, 3-4 Big Ten)
Next U-M Event: Saturday, Feb. 8 — vs. Iowa (Crisler Center), 8 p.m.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Sophomore heavyweight Mason Parris used a first-period pin to put the exclamation point on the No. 25-ranked University of Michigan wrestling team’s 21-16 win against No. 23 Rutgers in the Big Ten Super Saturday event on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 1) at Madison Square Garden. With the win, the Wolverines improved to 5-1 in Big Ten Conference duals. …. story at https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/2/1/wrestling-parris-pins-to-slam-door-on-no-23-rutgers-at-msg-super-saturday.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

#1 St. Cloud State wrestling rolls to a 33-3 win at Minnesota State on Feb. 1
The #1 ranked St. Cloud State University wrestling team (14-0, 6-0 NSIC) rolled to a convincing 33-3 victory over #17 Minnesota State University on Saturday, Feb. 1 in Mankato, Minn.  SCSU won nine of 10 matches in the NSIC dual, which is the Huskies’ 62nd consecutive victory dating back to the 2016-17 season.  The Huskies will now prepapre for a trip to the Dan Parker Open, which will be hosted by UW-Eau Claire in Eau Claire, Wisc. on Saturday, Feb. 8. …. story at https://scsuhuskies.com/news/2020/2/1/-1-st-cloud-state-wrestling-rolls-to-a-33-3-win-at-minnesota-state-on-feb-1.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Scranton Wrestling, Russomano Make History in Convincing Win over Alfred State
SCRANTON, Pa. – The University of Scranton wrestling team made history on Saturday, as the Royals captured their 16th win of the 2019-20 season with a dominating 44-3 victory over Alfred State.With the win, the 2019-20 Royals (now 16-7 overall) are now the winningest team in a season in program history, passing the mark set by the 2016-17 Scranton team that finished 15-4.  Also, head coach Al Russomano pushed his career record to 94-132, making him the winningest coach in program history in terms of percentage (.416) passing John Hopkins’ career mark of .413. …. story at https://athletics.scranton.edu/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200201q6gnx9?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

No. 6 The College of New Jersey Tops Lycoming on Alumni Day
EWING, N.J. – The College of New Jersey wrestling team honored its alumni prior to Saturday’s match. The current group of Lions then carried on the program’s rich tradition defeating Lycoming 35-4. The sixth-ranked Lions improved to 14-1 on the season with their 13^th straight victory. With the loss, the Warriors drop to 11-5. ….. story at https://tcnjathletics.com/news/2020/2/1/no-6-wrestling-tops-lycoming-on-alumni-day.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

SUNY-Brockport Win Over #21 Muhlenberg Highlights an Unbeaten Day at WPI Duals
WORCESTER, MA – The SUNY Brockport wrestling team went 3-0 at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute duals on Saturday as the Golden Eagles picked up keys wins over nationally-ranked No. 21 Muhlenberg, Southern Maine and host WPI to remain unbeaten in dual competition this season.  Brockport’s dual record improved to 8-0 on the year and legendary 50^th year Head Coach Don Murray moved his win total to 359 for his career.  Brockport topped Muhlenberg, ranked No. 21 nationally by InterMat, by the score of 26-13 to open the dual. The Golden Eagles came back with a convincing 36-9 victory over Southern Maine in the second match of the day and they capped the afternoon with a 26-17 victory over host WPI.  …. story at https://gobrockport.com/news/2020/2/1/wrestling-brockport-remains-unbeaten-in-duals-following-three-wins-at-wpi.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

#8 Johnson & Wales Win a Trio in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Johnson & Wales University wrestling team continued its dual meet dominance on Saturday at Springfield College. Eighth-ranked Johnson & Wales opened by beating Castleton, 27-13, then topped Cortland State, 35-13. The Wildcats ended the day by toppling Springfield, 22-15. The trio of wins ran the Wildcats’ record to 21-6. JWU has won 53-straight against New England schools. …. story at https://providence.jwuathletics.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200201rluf7x?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Gray, WInkler Lead No. 6 UCO Past No. 3 Lopers
KEARNEY, Neb. (Feb. 1) – Heath Gray and Kalin Winkler scored back-to-back first-period falls to put Central Oklahoma in the lead and a last-match forfeit sealed the Bronchos’ 24-17 upset of No. 3 Nebraska-Kearney Saturday afternoon. Tre’Vaughn Craig won a 174 pounds before Gray and Winkler notched their dramatic pins in the next two weights as UCO turned a 14-3 deficit into an 18-14 lead. The Lopers got within one with a close decision at heavyweight, but Studd Morris received a forfeit in the final bout at 125 to seal the dual. Central improved to 11-1 overall and 3-0 in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association with its sixth straight win and second this season over the Lopers. The Bronchos beat UNK 18-13 in the third-place match at the NWCA Division II Duals on Jan. 11. …. story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2020/2/1/wrestling-gray-winkler-lead-no-6-uco-past-no-3-lopers.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Williams College Ephs Go 2-0 Against Plymouth and Bridgewater State
BRIDGEWATER STATE, MA – The Williams College Wrestling Team traveled to Bridgewater State University today to take part in another series of duals being held there. Similar to the triduals setup from the prior week, the Ephs had the opportunity to compete against both Bridgewater State and Plymouth State Wrestling. A mixed 1-1 record against Hunter College and Western New England University last weekend had the Ephs eager to return to their winning ways.  Bridgewater state entered the competition with a mixed record of their own after earning a 2-2 record at the NEWA duals in mid-January. At the same tournament, Plymouth State came out with an 0-4 record. …. story at https://ephsports.williams.edu/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200201uyc15p?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Washington & Lee Ties Program Wins Record in 48-2 Victory Over SVU
LEXINGTON, Va. – The Washington and Lee wrestling team tied the program record for wins in a season by winning nine of 10 individual matches in posting a 48-2 victory over Southern Virginia on Saturday evening at the Student Activities Pavilion. The program record for wins has stood for 46 years, with the 1972-73 team registering a 13-5 mark.  W&L claims the exact same mark this season (13-5) with three more dual matches remaining on the schedule. ….. story at https://generalssports.com/news/2020/2/1/w-l-wrestling-ties-program-wins-record-in-48-2-victory-over-svu.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

North Central Cardinals Win Wheaton Pete Willson Invitational
Contact: Adam Poklop, Sports Information Graduate Assistant,
Team Scores
Final Results
WHEATON, Ill. (Feb. 1, 2020) – A historic two-day performance propelled the North Central College men’s wrestling team ahead of 33 other teams at the Wheaton College Pete Willson Invitational, where individual first-place finishers Cody Baldridge and Ben Bergen helped secure the Cardinals’ highest finish in program history.  The Cardinals led a three-way battle for first after Friday, edging 13th-ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater by two points and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire by 2.5 points. The Cardinals would only lengthen their lead on the final day, finishing with 120.5 points to beat out the Warhawks in second with 110 points and 22nd-ranked John Carroll University in third with 102 points. The Blugolds and 16th-ranked Messiah College rounded out the top five finishers with 97 and 88 points, respectively. A total of seven nationally-ranked teams competed in King Arena. …. story at https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2020/2/1/mens-wrestling-cardinals-win-wheaton-pete-willson-invitational.aspx?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

February 21, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Women’s Wrestling News, Results & Notes – # 16

2019-20 NAIA Women’s Wrestling Coaches’ Poll – No. 4
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In the fourth edition of the 2019-20 NAIA Women’s Wrestling Coaches’ Poll, Campbellsville (Ky.) moved up one spot into the No. 1 spot earning a total of 195 points.
Top 20 Highlights

• Rounding out the top five this week was Menlo (Calif.), Life (Ga.), Southern Oregon, and Providence.
• Menlo had the most individually ranked wrestlers with five including: Alleida Martinez (109), Gracie Figueroa (116), Tiana Jackson (123), Solin Piearcy (143) and Precious Bell (170).
• New to the poll this week was Texas Wesleyan at No. 20
• Wayland Baptist (Texas) had three No. 1 wrestlers this week including: Kaylynn Albrecht (155), Desiree Zavala (136) and Nina Pham (101).
• story and details at …. https://www.naia.org/sports/wwrest/2019-20/releases/WWrest-Poll4?mc_cid=0c135afe6f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Girls wrestling grows by numbers, gets history-making spotlight
The growth of high school girls wrestling within the San Diego Section is made apparent by the need for two divisional tournaments and a separate state-qualifying event this season. San Ysidro High School is scheduled to serve as host site for the Division I girls championship tournament on Feb. 8. Santana High School is scheduled to serve as the host site for the Division II girls championship tournament. Steele Canyon High School is set to host the girls San Diego Masters state-qualifying tournament on Feb. 14. Previously, a single tournament served as the divisional championship and state-qualifying event. The growth of girls wrestling can also be attested to by the increasing number of gender-specific regular season tournaments. Steele Canyon hosted the Cougar Classic Jan. 18. The entry field included an impressive 44 teams and 208 wrestlers. Clairemont topped the chart with 119 points, followed by Valley Center with 114 points, Eastlake with 80 points, San Pasqual with 78 points, West Hills with 77 points, Rancho Buena Vista with 75.5 points, Brawley with 70.5 points, Hilltop and Mar Vista with 70 points and Steele Canyon with 65 points in 10th place. Olympian (12th place, 47 points), Castle Park (13th place, 45 points) and Otay Ranch (15th place, 37 points) all finished among the top 20 teams. Other South County participants included Bonita Vista and Mater Dei Catholic. …. story & photos at https://www.thestarnews.com/girls-wrestling-grows-by-numbers-gets-history-making-spotlight/?mc_cid=0c135afe6f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

King rolls through Limestone
GAFFNEY, S.C. – The King University women’s wrestling team traveled to local rival Limestone College this evening and put together a commanding win. The Tornado spun through Gaffney, S.C. in a flash as they picked up three technical falls and two falls to win big over Limestone 35-5. The only points scored against the Tornado were by forfeit.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: King 35, Limestone 5
LOCATION: Timken Center; Gaffney, S.C.
RECORDS: King 9-1; Limestone 1-9 … rest of story at https://www.kingtornado.com/sports/wwrest/2019-20/releases/20200130s1re2f?mc_cid=0c135afe6f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

GRAPPLING WITH CHANGE: Girls wrestlers take to the mats in droves across Colorado, the nation
On the verge of official sanctioning by Colorado High School Activities Association, girls wrestling explodes across state
When Ashley Jaramillo says wrestling is in her blood, she means it. Thanks to not only her father, but her mother as well, the junior at Vista PEAK Prep in Aurora has a strand in her DNA completely devoted to the sport. Jaramillo had passed on it up until last year — choosing other sports like volleyball, soccer and tennis — but once the push began to make girls wrestling an officially sanctioned high school sport in Colorado, she jumped on board. Now, she’s part of a wildfire sporting revolution that has created a much different landscape than the one known by her mom, Monique, who wrestled as a lone female in a virtually all-male sport at Denver’s Abraham Lincoln High School in the 1990s. “A big reason I got into it is because my mom was a wrestler in high school, my dad did it and my stepdad did it, so it kind of runs in the family,” Jaramillo said outside of the Vista PEAK wrestling room during practice Jan. 27. “My mom will tell me ‘When I wrestled it was completely different, I had to wrestle all boys because there were no other girls to wrestle. So she’s extremely excited that I get to be a part of this and she gets to do this journey with me. She’s my biggest support system.” The journey that Jaramillo and so many other girls across the country are on is one that has moved quickly and doesn’t appear to be stopping soon. Colorado will join a growing number of states across the country — 20 at latest count (plus Guam) with more on the way — when it officially sanctions girls wrestling in the 2020-21 winter season. It joins Unified Bowling and boys volleyball as a class of sanctioned sports that the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) hasn’t had since the late 1990s. … rest of the story at https://sentinelcolorado.com/sports/preps/grappling-with-change-girls-wrestlers-take-to-the-mats-in-droves-across-colorado-the-nation/?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

De Soto’s Foeller parlays cheerleading into success on wrestling map
MPERIAL — De Soto High junior Jaycee Foeller has heard it so many times, she’s got a response all ready as soon as the request is made. Yes, one of the most feared wrestlers in the state is a football cheerleader in the fall. Which seems strange to some people. “Everyone says, ‘You’ve got to give up cheerleading, you’re a wrestler now,'” Foeller said. “I just tell them that my cheerleading has helped me get to where I am as a wrestler — so I’m going to keep doing it.”

Seckman Women’s Tournament scoreboard

Foeller geared up for a run at a second successive state championship by rolling to three successive wins on Saturday in the Seckman Women’s Tournament in downtown Imperial. A terror at 166 pounds, Foeller improved to 38-0 with an …. rest of story at https://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/girls-wrestling/de-soto-s-foeller-parlays-cheerleading-into-success-on-wrestling/article_aec300da-4540-11ea-b71a-27c7bbb5fa1b.html?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Local high school female wrestlers feel left out by the district
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of female high school athletes said they are being left out, and blame APS for limiting opportunities for their sport. Blood, sweat and tears are what it takes to be a female wrestler at Highland High School. “We practice every day for three hours, mostly six days a week,” wrestler Tatyenna Sanchez said. As their male counterparts headed off to the Metro Championships Friday afternoon, the girls were left behind. “Girls are not getting as many chances and opportunities to be on the mat,” Sanchez said. That’s because there is no girls division, forcing girls to compete against the boys as schools can only send one athlete per weight class. “When we only get to pick one person from that weight class, it is normally the guys,” wrestler Julia Messier said. “When a girl goes up against a guy, it is just not as fair because guys are naturally stronger.” Teams thought this would change after the NMAA sanctioned wrestling this past summer, but APS has not added a girls division to any existing tournament. “I just feel like we are not getting fair treatment,” Desirae Archuleta said. Archuleta and Santii Santiago from Atrisco Heritage Academy High School dream to wrestle in college. They said the lack of opportunities is hurting their futures. “They say they are giving us their support, but they are still trying to keep us under the boys and not giving us everything we need,” Santiago said. “The fact that they don’t have the opportunity to just see the competition that is out there feels somewhat degrading,” Santiago’s dad, Zerrick Ponder, said. “Just having some exposure is great, but we need something to put on a college resume. Colleges are looking for a metro champion and opportunities to face tougher competition in all aspects.”
APS argued that they have created five new open tournaments that have girls divisions. “It allows a coach to enter all the girls wrestling in the same weight class,” Director of Athletics Kenny Barreras said. “They all get a chance to wrestle, even if they are wrestling one another. It is about enhancing participation and growing the sport.” Wrestlers who spoke with KRQE News 13 said that is not enough. “We have earned our place and we are here to stay,” Messier said. “To not be able to show people that is a big disappointment.” APS said while there are more than 300 boy wrestlers in the district, there are only 47 girls. He said this is a transitional year, and they are continuing to review participation and consider adding events for girls in the coming years….. story at https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/local-high-school-female-wrestlers-feel-left-out-by-the-district/?mc_cid=1ee623c6f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

February 21, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Undefeated! wrestlers from the East

The following are Regional champions who have been undefeated this season and will enter the State Championships this Friday, the 21st of Feb. in Greensboro. The list is limited to wrestlers from the area of coverage by the TDR, which is defined as those east of Raleigh and Fayetteville.
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February 21, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Carolinas’ Colleges News & Results – # 5

No. 19 Campbell downs Gardner-Webb 43-5
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – No. 19 Campbell collected four pins on the way to a 43-5 win at Gardner-Webb, remaining unbeaten in Southern Conference matches. Campbell took its fifth straight match, improving to 7-2 overall and 3-0 in SoCon action, while GWU fell to 1-7 on the year and 0-4 in conference matches. Through its first three SoCon matchups of the season, CU has outscored its opponents 140-8. …. story at https://gocamels.com/news/2020/1/31/no-19-wrestling-downs-gardner-webb-43-5.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

No. 20 Camels down App State 20-13
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Noah Gonser’s major decision clinched No. 20 Campbell’s 20-13 win over Appalachian State Thursday night inside Carter Gym. In a matchup of the only two unbeaten teams in SoCon action, the Camels (9-2, 5-0 SoCon) claimed four of the final five bouts to top the visiting Mountaineers (8-3, 5-1 SoCon). The win marked Campbell’s seventh-straight,  …. story at https://gocamels.com/news/2020/2/13/wrestling-no-20-camels-down-app-state-20-13.aspx

No. 20 Camels roll at VMI 38-6
LEXINGTON, VA. – No. 20 Campbell picked up its 10^th dual win of the season, defeating VMI 38-6 on the road at Cormack Hall Saturday. The Camels move to 10-2 on the season and 6-0 in SoCon matchups, sending VMI to 4-12 overall and 1-3 in conference action. The win marked Campbell’s eighth-straight, including six SoCon matches. …. story at https://gocamels.com/news/2020/2/15/wrestling-no-20-camels-roll-at-vmi-38-6.aspx

Newberry rolls past King, 23-16
Wolves pick up second conference win
NEWBERRY- The Newberry wrestling team ( 2-3, 2-1 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas) displayed strong performances up and down the lineup on Thursday evening as they came away with a 23-16 victory over King University (3-6, 2-2). The Wolves kept up the hot streak against the Tornados, picking up their eighth consecutive win against the program. The Tornados had to forfeit two duals, causing them to give up 12 points to the Wolves. The dual began at 125 where Newberry’s Josh Aquino lost a hard-fought 12-4 major decision to King’s Rylee Billings, giving the Tornados an early 4-0 lead in the dual. …. story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2020/1/30/wrestling-newberry-rolls-past-king-23-16.aspx?mc_cid=0c135afe6f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Newberry Tops Queens 39-11
Spears picks up his fifth consecutive victory
CHARLOTTE, N.C.– The Newberry Wrestling Team (4-3, 4-1 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas) toppled Queens University on Friday evening by a 39-11 margin.  The Wolves defeated the Royals 47-0 in 2019 and kept up the same intensity during tonight’s bout in The Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation. The match took a turn during the 149 pound bout as Damien Penichet initiated Newberry’s dominant run. The Wolves picked up one win by decision, three major decisions, two forfeits and two victories by fall. …. story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2020/2/7/wrestling-newberry-tops-queens-39-11.aspx

Wolves take hold of conference standings with 55-0 domination of Mount Olive
Margin of victory is largest against NCAA opponent in school history
NEWBERRY – The Newberry Wolves wrestling team took a big step toward their fifth straight South Atlantic Conference Carolinas championship with a 55-0 thrashing of the visiting Mount Olive Trojans on Senior Night for Damien Penichet and Nick Weldon. The margin of victory is the largest in school history against an NCAA opponent. The Wolves took a quick 6-0 lead as Zachary Valentine won the 125 pound division by forfeit. The 133 pound division was the most contested of the evening as the match went the requisite three rounds, but Austin Neal was able to come away with three points as he won by decision, 7-1.  … story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2020/2/15/wrestling-wolves-take-hold-of-conference-standings-with-55-0-domination-of-mount-olive.aspx

Wolves finish regular season by pummeling over Lander 33-12
GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Newberry wrestling ended the regular season on fire as they blew past Lander University, 33-12.  The Wolves had the opportunity to add the first-year program to their schedule during the 2020 campaign. Newberry displayed an all-around team performance to comfortably takedown the Bearcats, improving their record to 7-3 and 6-1 in conference. Joshua Aquino (125) got the nod for the first bout of the night. Aquino wasted no time getting on the board during his first regular-season dual of the year. Ross was able to quickly escape, earning a point back, but Aquino was consistent with his takedowns. Ross was able to accumulate points due to escapes, but Aquino’s relentless pressure led to a 15-7 major decision. …. story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2020/2/20/wrestling-wolves-finish-regular-by-season-pummeling-over-lander-33-12.aspx

Newberry edges Coker 26-18
Graham’s victory propels Newberry over the Cobras
NEWBERRY, S.C.– The Scarlett and Grey picked up their fourth consecutive conference victory as the Newberry wrestling team edged Coker, 26-18 Tuesday evening.  The Wolves solidified their victory after Keenan Graham put on one of the best performances of the evening during the 184 pound bout. Following the win over the Cobras, Newberry improves it’s overall record to 5-3 with a 5-1 mark in conference competition. …. story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2020/2/11/wrestling-newberry-edges-coker-26-18.aspx

February 21, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Greensboro College Becomes First College in North Carolina to Offer Women’s Wrestling

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College will offer women’s wrestling as a varsity intercollegiate sport beginning in Fall 2020. It will be the first college or university in North Carolina to do so.           
The proposal was approved Feb. 12 by President Lawrence D. Czarda, Ph.D., on the recommendation of Robin Daniel, interim director of athletics.
“This is a great opportunity for young women wrestlers, especially in the state of North Carolina,” said head wrestling coach Kevin Birmingham, who will coach both the men’s and the women’s teams. “The sport is really taking off at the high-school level, and where are those women going? I want them to come to Greensboro College.”
Greensboro College, which competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division III, began its men’s wrestling program in 2015. Costs to add a women’s team will be minimal, with space and equipment already on hand. Division III schools, typically among the smallest, do not offer athletic scholarships.
The NCAA has designated women’s wrestling as an “emerging sport,” one that it recognizes but for which it does not yet have sanctioned championships. Women’s wrestling has been an Olympic sport since 2004.
High-school girls’ wrestling is the fastest-growing girls’ sport in the country, particularly in the southeastern U.S. Nationally, the number of high school girls participating in wrestling grew from 804 in 1994 to 21,124 in 2019, according to the National Wrestling Coaches Association. Currently, 20 states have sanctioned women’s state wrestling championships.
A regional high school girls’ wrestling match this past weekend at the Greensboro Coliseum drew 180 competitors this year, up from 82 at the inaugural event in 2019.
Birmingham was named the Pride’s head wrestling coach in 2019 after joining the staff as an assistant coach in 2017. Previously he had coached at Green Hope High School in Cary, N.C., where three of his wrestlers reached the state championships, while his team made the state duals for the first time in six seasons. …. more information at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/Greensboro-College-Becomes-First-14-2-2020

February 19, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

College Results, Notes & New – # 63

TDR Editor Note: Mea Culpa. Yes, we are running late in keeping up with the news. Yet good wrestling news is always good to send and receive. Hope to catch up soon. State Tournament this weekend!
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Wilkes Wrestling Takes Seven Bouts in 30-11 Victory at Penn College
WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Wilkes University wrestling team took seven of ten bouts including two falls on way to a 30-11 victory over host Penn College Friday night. Wilkes improved to 9-9 overall in dual matches extending its win streak to three following the road victory. Penn College dropped to 5-15 overall in dual competitions. …. rest of story at https://gowilkesu.com/news/2020/1/31/wilkes-wrestling-takes-seven-bouts-in-30-11-victory-at-penn-college.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Hofstra Scores Three Pins In 37-7 Win Over Davidson
Hempstead, NY – Hofstra recorded three wins by fall and won eight weights in a 37-7 victory over Davidson Friday afternoon at the David S. Mack Physical Education Center. Reece Heller, Ricky Stamm, and Sage Heller all recorded wins by fall. The Pride moved to 5-5 on the season with its second consecutive win. The Wildcats slipped to 3-7 on the season. …. story at https://gohofstra.com/news/2020/1/31/wrestling-wrest-hofstra-scores-three-pins-in-37-7-win-over-davidson.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

NO. 16 PRINCETON OPENS IVY SLATE WITH 27-12 WIN AT HARVARD
Getting two pins and a technical fall along the way, No. 16 Princeton opened the Ivy League schedule Friday night with a 27-12 win at Harvard.  Princeton’s third-ranked Patrick Glory started the match with a first-period pin of Nolan Hellickson at 125, and the Tigers were in front the rest of the way.  … story at https://goprincetontigers.com/news/2020/1/31/wrestling-live-results-no-16-princeton-at-harvard.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Lions Dominate LIU, 45-3, In EIWA Road Victory
Columbia Wrestling was in control from start to finish in a dominating win at LIU.
BROOKVILLE, N.Y. – Three wins via fall and three wins via technical fall powered Columbia Wrestling (3-2, 3-1 EIWA, 0-1 IVY) to a dominating 45-3 win over Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association foe, LIU (2-18, 0-6 EIWA) at the Pratt Recreation Center on Friday, Jan. 31, kicking off a busy weekend for the Lions with a solid victory. …. story at https://gocolumbialions.com/news/2020/1/31/wrestling-lions-dominate-liu-45-3-in-eiwa-road-victory.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Hokies beat Hoos 20-16 in Charlottesville
BY VIRGINIA TECH ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS 
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia Tech wrestling put the North Carolina loss behind them with a 20-16 win over Commonwealth Clash foe Virginia in Charlottesville Friday night. After a slow start, the No. 7 Hokies rattled off six-straight match wins to improve to 9-1 on the season. Tech has now defeated its archrival in eight-straight duals dating back to January of 2015.
Two Hokies scored bonus points Friday night, each by major decision. Freshman Bryce Andonian and redshirt sophomore Hunter Bolen won 13-4 and 12-4, respectively. The Hokies get their first ACC win of the season, while handing Virginia its second conference loss. Tech stands at 1-1 in ACC play this year. …. story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/January/31/Virginia-Tech-over-Virginia?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

No. 3 @ASUWrestling Takes Down No.11 Stanford on Senior Night
TEMPE, Ariz. – The No. 3 Arizona State wrestling team (10-1, 2-0 Pac-12) defeated the Stanford Cardinal, 28-12, Friday night at Desert Financial Arena to finish undefeated at home for the first time since 1992-93. The win extended ASU’s current win streak to five and snapped an eight-match win streak for the Cardinal (8-2, 1-1). …. story at https://thesundevils.com/news/2020/1/31/no-3-asuwrestling-wins-top-15-battle-over-no-11-stanford.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

ILLINI PUSH PAST SPARTANS, 18-12
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – No. 15 Illinois wrestling pushed past Michigan State with an 18-12 victory Friday night at Huff Hall. With the score tied at 12-12 heading into the final two bouts, redshirt sophomore Matt Wroblewski (197) and freshman Luke Luffman (285) were able to pick up wins in the final matches to give Illinois the dual win.  …. story at https://fightingillini.com/news/2020/1/31/wrestling-illini-push-past-spartans-18-12.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Kutler’s pin sparks late run as No. 12 Lehigh downs No. 19 Army 24-9
WEST ORANGE, N.J. – On a special night for the Army West Point wrestling program, Lehigh was locked in a battle. A second period pin from senior Jordan Kutler helped turn the tide in the Mountain Hawks’ favor. Kutler’s fall over Ben Harvey broke a 9-9 tie and sparked a four-bout Lehigh run to close the dual as the 12th-ranked Mountain Hawks took down the No. 19 Black Knight 24-9 at West Orange High School’s Tarnoff Gymnasium.
Army West Point moved its Senior Night dual to West Orange in memory of cadet-wrestler C.J. Morgan, who passed away last summer. …. story at https://lehighsports.com/news/2020/1/31/wrestling-kutlers-pin-sparks-late-run-as-no-12-lehigh-downs-no-19-army-24-9.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Cowboys Defeat South Dakota State in 17th Straight Home Dual Victory
STILLWATER – The 11th-ranked Oklahoma State wrestling team (9-2 overall, 5-1 Big 12) took nine of 10 bouts from the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in its 17th consecutive dual win inside Gallagher-Iba Arena on Friday evening. The 35-3 victory marked OSU’s fifth in a row against SDSU.  … story at https://okstate.com/news/2020/1/31/wrestling-cowboys-defeat-south-dakota-state-in-17th-straight-home-dual-victory.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Central Michigan Chippewa Wrestlers Surge Past Ohio
ATHENS, Ohio — Good start, outstanding finish. The Central Michigan wrestling team recorded three pins and a major decision in winning five matches on Friday to top Ohio, 25-15, in a Mid-American Conference dual at the Bobcats’ Convocation Center. The win lifted CMU to 4-4, 4-2 MAC. Ohio, which had won three-consecutive duals, is 5-6, 3-3. …. story at https://cmuchippewas.com/news/2020/1/31/wrestling-chippewa-wrestlers-surge-past-ohio.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

February 19, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

College News, Notes & Results – # 62

Southeastern Dominant in Senior Night Win
LAKELAND, Fla.—The Fire closed the home portion of their 2019-20 dual meet schedule with a 43-6 victory over Brewton-Parker to improve to 15-7 on the year. Of the nine matches won by the Fire, just two were decisions; the rest resulted in bonus points for the hosts. …. story at https://fire.seu.edu/news/2020/1/31/wrestling-dominant-in-senior-night-win.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Tigers use 23-0 start to rout MSC newcomer Thomas More University, 38-16
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — The seventh-ranked Tigers started with a 23-0 lead and never looked back as Campbellsville took down Mid-South Conference newcomer Thomas More University, 38-16.  … rest of story and results at https://campbellsvilletigers.com/news/2020/1/31/mens-wrestling-tigers-use-23-0-start-to-rout-msc-newcomer-thomas-more-university-38-16.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

No. 3 Men’s Wrestling Capture MSC South Division Title
LEBANON, Tenn. —- The No. 3 nationally ranked Life University men’s wrestling team secured its first ever Mid-South Conference regular season title Thursday night with a 24-19 win over Cumberland University. The Running Eagles finished the season a perfect 5-0 in MSC action to secure the South Division Title. The win improved the men’s team to 14-1 overall on the year. The title marks the first for the young program, as the Mid-South split into a North and South Division for the first time this season. With wins over both Campbellsville and University of the Cumberlands, the Running Eagles secured the championship with wins over Southeastern and Cumberland. … rest of story at https://liferunningeagles.com/news/2020/1/31/no-3-mens-wrestling-capture-msc-south-division-title.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Waynesburg triumphs in seven weight classes during 26-12 victory over Thiel
WAYNESBURG, Pa. (Jan. 31) – The Yellow Jackets honored its six-man senior class prior to Friday night’s Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) finale against Thiel. Five of those half-dozen honorees were in the lineup against the Tomcats, with three of them logging wins as part of a 26-12 Jacket victory. … rest of story at https://waynesburgsports.com/news/2020/1/31/wrestling-rolls-to-senior-night-win.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Wabash Shuts Out Kentucky Wesleyan In Dual Meet Finale
Wabash swept all 10 matches against Kentucky Wesleyan University for the second time this season with a 42-0 victory in Friday evening’s dual meet.
The Little Giants started the evening with a 6-4 victory by Kyle Holman in the 149-pound weight class bout. … rest of story at https://sports.wabash.edu/news/2020/1/31/wrestling-wabash-shuts-out-kentucky-wesleyan-in-dual-meet-finale.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Parkside Wrestling Downs Lake Erie, Pushes Win Streak to Three
PARKSIDE 22, LAKE ERIE COLLEGE 16
Parkside wrestling won its third straight dual with the 22-16 victory Friday night at Lake Erie College, all of which have come on the road. The dual came down to the heavyweight match, with redshirt-freshman Nate Lloyd sealing the victory with a tough win in double overtime. …. story at https://parksiderangers.com/news/2020/1/31/wrestling-downs-lake-erie-pushes-win-streak-to-three.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Millersville rolls to dual win over Delaware Valley
MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – With three major decisions in the final four bouts, Millersville emphatically finished Wednesday’s 39-6 dual meet victory over Delaware Valley. Millersville won four of the six contested matches and also accepted four forfeits. … story at https://millersvilleathletics.com/news/2020/1/31/wrestling-millersville-rolls-to-dual-win-over-delaware-valley.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

From Intermat
Navy picks up 24-21 win over American … story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/23053?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Wisconsin dominates Indiana 27-12 ….. story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/23055?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Minnesota tops Purdue 27-12 …. story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/23057?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Ohio State sprints past Maryland 43-3 …. story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/23059?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

From USA Wrestling
No. 1 Iowa defeats No. 2 Penn State, 19-17 …. story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/January/31/Iowa-vs-Penn-State?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

February 18, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Top 10 wrestlers who played in NFL; Top 10 NFL stars who were wrestlers

BY GARY ABBOTT, USA WRESTLING | JAN. 30, 2020,
PODCAST: How Wrestling Built Me featuring Stephen Neal
Wrestling and football have been linked, going way back in time. On the high school and youth levels, many football players also wrestled. In some instances, there are college athletes who competed in both football and wrestling, much more in the earlier years, but it is still going on. Just in 2019, Fresno State football running back Josh Hokit became a Div. I All-American in wrestling. It can be done.
During the 2013 year when it was recommended that wrestling no longer be on the Olympic program, USA Wrestling did extensive research on wrestlers who competed in the NFL. We compiled a huge list, something that helped us bring more attention to wrestling in the USA as we battled our way back into the Olympic Games.
There are two ways to look at this thing. Who was the best wrestler, who also competed in the NFL? Who was the best football player, who also wrestled? For fun, we will provide a top 10 list for both questions. (Please remember that this is just one man’s opinion).
Best Wrestlers who played in the NFL
We have a lot to choose from, including a World champion, an Olympian, and a few NCAA wrestling champions and some multiple NCAA All-Americans. Clearly, the top choice is 1999 World champion and two-time NCAA champion Stephen Neal, who won three Super Bowl rings as an offensive lineman for the New England Patriots. Neal won his NCAA titles for Cal-Bakersfield.
Right there at No. 2 is three-time NCAA Div. I champion and three-time NCAA Div. II champion Carlton Haselrig, who played on the offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Haselrig wrestled for Pitt-Johnstown.
Both Neal and Haselrig are Distinguished Members of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, and neither of them played college football. 1964 Olympic Greco-Roman wrestler Bob Pickens, who played on the offensive line for the Chicago Bears, gets in at No. 3. Next is two-time NCAA wrestling champion Jim Nance of Syracuse, a running back for the New England Patriots. Add in NCAA champions Curly Culp of Arizona State (who is also in the NFL Hall of Fame) and Art Baker of Syracuse.
We included two-time NCAA wrestling All-Americans Bob Golic (Notre Dame), Charlie Getty (Penn State) and Steve Sefter (Penn State), and Oklahoma State wrestler John Ward, who reached third at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. We also have a few Honorable Mention wrestlers in the NFL who were NCAA Div. I All-Americans. I know many great wrestlers on the high school level may have only played football in college, but we have to give props to those guys who were All-American college wrestlers, regardless of how good some of the others were in high school.
TOP 10 WRESTLERS WHO PLAYED IN NFL
1. Stephen Neal, New England Patriots OL** – 1999 World freestyle champion, 2x NCAA wrestling champion (Cal-Bakersfield) 4th 1966, 2nd 1997, 1st 1998, 1st 1999
2. Carlton Haselrig, Pittsburgh Steelers OL** – 3x NCAA Div. I champion, 3x NCAA Div. II champion (Pitt-Johnstown), Div. I champion (1987-1989), Div. II champion (1987-1989), 3rd 1986 Div. II
3. Bob Pickens, Chicago Bears, OL – 1964 U.S. Olympic Greco-Roman Team member
4. Jim Nance, New England Patriots, RB – 2x NCAA wrestling champion (Syracuse), 1963 and 1965 champion
5. Curly Culp, Kansas City Chiefs, DL – NCAA wrestling champion (Arizona State), 1967 champion
6. Art Baker, Buffalo Bills, RB – NCAA wrestling champion (Syracuse), 1959 champion
7. Bob Golic, Cleveland Browns, DL – 2x NCAA wrestling All-American (Notre Dame), 3rd 1978, 4th 1977 …. rest of the lists and story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/January/30/Best-wrestlers-who-were-also-in-the-NFL?mc_cid=0c135afe6f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

February 17, 2020 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

College News, Notes & Results – # 61

Lindsey-Willson FALLS TO CAMPBELLSVILLE 25-18 IN THE BATTLE OF HIGHWAY 55
COLUMBIA, Ky. – The No. 4-ranked Lindsey Wilson wrestling team fell to Campbellsville (Ky.) 25-18 on Wednesday evening during the Battle of Highway 55 at Biggers Sports Center. Cagen Wallace (No. 6 at 125) opened the night with a six-point win when Campbellsville forfeited the opening 125-pound match. After a scoreless first period, Sam Bacon took control of his match in the second frame against Kolten Randaz (No. 9 at 133). Bacon used a series of four-point near falls to build a 10-0 lead. The freshman powered his way to a tech fall victory by a final score of 16-1 during the third period while accumulating over two minutes of ride time. … story at http://www.lindseyathletics.com/article/12363.php?mc_cid=efd3bacf82&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Dragons go pin crazy in big win over Rochester
Tiffin University lived up to its 8th-ranked reputation, easily crushing Rochester 49-4 behind seven wins by fall. Opening at 165 pounds, Bryan LaVearn got things off on the right note with a big 12-5 victory. Then the pins started, as national falls leader Hayden Bronne increased his national lead with a pin at 174 pounds in 1:33.  Richard Screptock (184 pounds) kept the train rolling, nearly matching Bronne with a pin in 2:09. Nicolas Smythe (197) had the night’s fastest fall, dispatching his opponent in 52 seconds, while David Henson followed right behind at 285 pounds with a powerful fall in 2:18. …. story at https://www.gotiffindragons.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200129uxtlrk?mc_cid=efd3bacf82&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

The connection between Penn wrestling and engineering is one that runs decades deep
Eleven of the team’s 38 wrestlers are engineers
Studying engineering at a school like Penn is no easy feat by itself, but a select group of wrestlers somehow makes it work every year along with their time on the mat. Penn wrestling has historically been closely tied to the School of Engineering and Applied Science, with a significant number of team members drawn to the rigorous yet well-renowned programs it offers. … story at https://www.thedp.com/article/2020/01/penn-wrestling-engineering-connection-artalona-antrassian-rodzianko-springman?mc_cid=efd3bacf82&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Alex Thomsen feels at home with NU wrestling, looks to finish season strong
Redshirt freshman and Iowa native Alex Thomsen had a traditional, yet compelling path to Nebraska wrestling. He was recruited hard by Nebraska from the start, in particular by associate head coach Bryan Snyder. Thomsen was eventually chased by successful in-state programs such as Iowa and Iowa State, but it was too late, as he had already made his decision.  “I just felt really at home at Nebraska, like I belonged, that they wanted me there,” Thomsen said. “I knew I would have the chance to grow as a wrestler in Lincoln.” Despite being from Neola, Iowa, Thomsen has a connection to Nebraska as his high school head coach Joe Stephens wrestled at Nebraska from 1992 to 1995. This did not impact Thomsen’s decision to come to Nebraska, he said, and Stephens allowed him to make his own choice without guiding him in any particular direction. …. story at http://www.dailynebraskan.com/sports/alex-thomsen-feels-at-home-with-nu-wrestling-looks-to/article_b8e66afa-423b-11ea-9a40-5b50eadbd53d.html?mc_cid=efd3bacf82&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Scranton Matches All-Time Win Total with Victories over Del. Valley, Camden County CC
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. – The University of Scranton wrestling team made history on Thursday night at Delaware Valley, as the Royals collected dual match victories over the host Rams (36-15) and Camden County Community College (42-9) to match the program record for most dual match victories in a season.With the victories, Scranton is now 15-7, which matches the mark set by the 2016-17 Royals, who finished the dual bout season 15-4 overall. Here are some highlights of the evening. …. story at https://athletics.scranton.edu/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200130wigl76?mc_cid=0c135afe6f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

York College Spartans Post Comeback Victory Over Gettysburg
YORK, Pa. – The York College wrestling team claimed four of the final five bouts to earn a 27-17 come-from-behind victory over Gettysburg on Thursday night in front of the home crowd at Wolf Gym. The Spartans won six bouts overall on the night with bonus points in four of those victories. … story and details at https://ycp.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200130ykf0n1?mc_cid=0c135afe6f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

#25 Cloud County Grabs 29-21 Road Victory At Northwest Kansas Tech
GOODLAND, Kan. – In their only action of the week, the number 25-ranked Cloud County Community College wrestling team would trek west and earn a 29-21 road victory over Northwest Kansas Technical College inside the Memorial Student Union Assembly Room in Goodland, Kansas on Wednesday, January 29th. The victory closes out Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference West Division dual action for the T-Birds, with CCCC going 2-1 in their three division duals while winning their third straight dual. … story at http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200130h468nm?mc_cid=0c135afe6f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Multi-Divisional Insider: Grand View’s Hansen on the march toward NAIA history
It was 2002 and Evan Hansen was a Kindergartner sitting in front of his television watching the NCAA Division I wrestling finals. The culmination of that evening was Iowa State’s Cael Sanderson capping off a perfect 159-0 career with his fourth NCAA championship. “I turned to my parents and said, ‘I want to be like that guy,’ and here we are,” Hansen said. Seventeen years later, Hansen has been a lot like Sanderson on the wrestling mat. With one home match left in his stellar career at Grand View University in Des Moines — Feb. 7 against Graceland University — Hansen is in the latter stages of one of the most impressive careers in NAIA wrestling history. Already a three-time national champion, Hansen has a shot in March to become just the eighth NAIA wrestler, and first since Brock Gutches of Southern Oregon, to win four titles. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?postId=292705135&mc_cid=0c135afe6f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Coal City native Noah Adams making noise with 24-0 record, No. 2 national ranking
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With nineteen wins and an NCAA Tournament appearance in his freshman campaign last winter, Independence High School grad Noah Adams authored a strong opening season to his WVU wrestling career. In his redshirt freshman season, Adams posted a 19-15 record and was seeded 20th in the NCAA Tournament, winning one match at nationals. “It was definitely the biggest tournament I had wrestled in,” Adams said. It was not like anything I had done before. I think it was a great experience for me last year to get there and see what it is like. Now going into this year, I feel like I will be a little more prepared for that environment. I think I can go up there and create a lot of noise.” As the calendar turns to February, Adams has created a great deal of noise in college wrestling circles. He is undefeated in 24 bouts. After starting the season with little national acclaim, Adams checked in at No. 2 in the initial NCAA coaches’ panel rankings last week in his 197-pound weight class. … rest of the story at http://wvmetronews.com/2020/01/30/coal-city-native-noah-adams-making-noise-with-24-0-record-no-2-national-ranking/?mc_cid=0c135afe6f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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