App State Rolls In SoCon Wrestling Opener
BOONE, N.C. — Fresh off a long-awaited Southern Scuffle medal stand appearance that fulfilled an individual goal, Appalachian State senior wrestler Randall Diabe gave his team an immediate lift in its Southern Conference opener Tuesday.
Diabe began App State’s 39-10 home victory against Gardner-Webb by closing the first period with a pin at 197 pounds, and heavyweight Cary Miller’s first-period pin in the next match preceded a pair of six-point forfeits that gave the Mountaineers (3-5, 1-0) a quick 24-0 advantage. Matt Zovistoski had a pin at 149 pounds, and Alan Clothier (184) ended the dual against the Runnin’ Bulldogs (2-4, 0-1) with a first-period pin.
“I just wanted to go out there and execute and get the team rolling,” said Diabe, who recorded his first pin of his senior season. “You get the heavyweight feeding off your pin, and you get the forfeits. By all that happening, we kept rolling. I was just going out to set the tone.”
Rest of the story and details at https://appstatesports.com/news/2019/1/8/app-state-rolls-in-socon-wrestling-opener.aspx?mc_cid=376ecdb5ed&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Record number of female wrestlers compete at Rollie Lane tournament
Girls’ wrestling is not a sanctioned sport in Idaho, but that didn’t stop the 85 girls from several northwestern states from competing in one of the top high school wrestling tournaments in Nampa Author: Will Hall January 6, 2019
In 2018, four girls competed at the Rollie Lane wrestling tournament, which hosts more than 60 high school teams from across the northwest. One year later, that number grew to 85. Even more impressive? Wrestling is not a sanctioned sport in the state of Idaho.
Not yet, anyway.
Just across the border at Ontario High School in Oregon, where girls’ wrestling is already a sanctioned sport, the Tigers have seen a significant increase in numbers over the past several years. Rest of the story and details at https://www.ktvb.com/article/sports/high-school/record-number-of-female-wrestlers-compete-at-rollie-lane-tournament/277-bafb4ab8-f880-4f16-bb2b-e53daea87a58?mc_cid=9ad9c9fc5c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
First-time winners McKendree, Northwest Tech highlight champions at NWCA Multi-Divisional National Duals
TDR Editor’s Notes ; A great event. Hope to attend in person next year as it could be the largest gathering of college wrestlers in the regular season.
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Louisville, Kentucky — First-time winners Northwest Tech and McKendree were among the five National Duals champions crowned on Saturday at the Kentucky Expo Center and Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky as NUWAY hosted the 2019 NWCA Multi-Divisional National Duals presented by the United States Marine Corps and Defense Soap. St. Cloud State, Augsburg and Grand View also wrestled their way to championships as 84 teams in five collegiate divisions ended the 18th annual multi-divisional event. All three schools were repeat winners.
Full Results, Brackets & Scores
Division II | Division III | NAIA | NJCAA | Women
McKendree became just the sixth school to win an women’s National Duals title. The Bearcats topped perennial power King 24-17 in the championship final. The two teams battled back-and-forth for the first seven weights before McKendree won the final three to claim victory. Individually, McKendree’s key wins came at 116 pounds with Felicity Taylor topping Makayla Welch with a 14-3 technical fall and Brenda Reyna topping Allison Petix 5-1 at 130 in a matchup of All-Americans. King made things interesting as the Tornado registered a fall at 136 pounds by top-ranked Nicole Joseph and then freshman Ashlynn Ortega upended top-ranked Alexis Porter of McKendree at 143 pounds 5-1. Rest of the story and details at http://www.nwcaonline.com/first-time-winners-mckendree-northwest-tech-highlight-champions-at-nwca-multi-divisional-national-duals-presented-by-the-united-states-marine-corps-and-defense-soap/?mc_cid=e742e43ef4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Ferrum Wrestlers Win Jim Crytzer Memorial
BUENA VISTA, Va. — Ferrum College’s men’s wrestling team won the eight-team Jim Crytzer Memorial Tournament, hosted today by Washington and Lee University at Southern Virginia University. Ferrum scored 202 points to outdistance the host Generals (110 pts) and third-place Averett University (98).
TEAM SCORES
1. Ferrum 202.0; 2. Washington and Lee 110.5; 3. Averett 98.0; 4. West Virginia Tech 59.5; 5. Southern Virginia 49.0; 6. St. Andrews 38.5; 7. Kent State Tuscarawas 31.5; 8. Gettysburg 21.5
THE BASICS
The Panthers had a wrestler in all 10 weight classes advance to the finals, crowning six individual champions. Blake Rosenbaum went 4-0 with three pins in winning the 174 pound title, and improved to 15-0 with 10 pins this season. Also claiming top honors were Jalen White (125 lbs), Levi Englman (133), Austin Smith (157), Andrew Tolbert (165) and Braden Homsey (184).
Mario Vasquez (141), Collin Saunders (149), Antavian Leary (197) and Tyrique Nolen (285) each finished second. Placing third were CJ Cramma (125), Christian Hite (165) and Alveno Matthews (285).
Rest of the story and details at https://www.ferrumpanthers.com/sports/wrest/2018-19/releases/20190105x3qq60?mc_cid=e742e43ef4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Now 91, Tom LeProwse proud of what Bozeman wrestling tournament has become
BOZEMAN — Each January, when Bozeman High School’s parking lot is loaded with buses, its gym floor strategically designed with four wrestling mats, dozens of high school wrestlers stretching, jogging and grappling on the foam, you can find him in the northwest corner. Sitting in a chair atop the riser, his cowboy hat raised just enough to allow his blue-green eyes to peer out at the action below, is Tom LeProwse. “I like to see the energy of the kids, I like to see their skills,” he said softly, motioning to the nearest mat. “I designed those mats and they were picked up by a company who makes them.” LeProwse remains quiet for the most part, letting out the occasional chuckle or applause, depending on the match. “Some of the things that you used to get pinned by, they’ve turned that into an offensive weapon and pin the other guy with it,” he repeated a few times, seemingly more amazed each time.
Rest of the story at https://montanasports.com/high-school/2019/01/05/now-91-tom-leprowse-proud-of-what-bozeman-wrestling-tournament-has-become/?mc_cid=e742e43ef4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Hard work, talent took Curley Culp from farm to Hall of Fame
Stories from the Hall of Fame Archive: Strong and athletic, Curley Culp went from a two-sport college star to revolutionizing the nose tackle position in the NFL with the Chiefs and Oilers. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is a home to preserve the legacy of every former NFL player, coach and administrator. The information and artifacts cared for at the world-class museum provides researchers the ability to learn about and share stories of great value with future generations. Every person who has helped build professional football to what it is today has a unique story to tell. The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Ralph Wilson, Jr. Pro Football Research and Preservation Center staff works tirelessly to search out, develop and disseminate inspiring stories of commitment, courage, perseverance and excellence. For example, Hall of Fame defensive tackle Curley Culp was one of the strongest and most athletic defensive lineman in NFL history. Little do people know that he honed that legendary strength by tossing 50-pound barrels, day after day, on his father’s farm while growing up in Yuma, Ariz. Culp’s long-developed power translated well in two of the sports he loved — football and wrestling. Rest of the story at https://www.indeonline.com/sports/20181216/hard-work-talent-took-curley-culp-from-farm-to-hall-of-fame
Michigan Wrestling Association to host first High School Girls Wrestling Finals on February 3
The Michigan Wrestling Association is pleased to announce its first Michigan High School Girls Wrestling Finals, which will award champions in 14 weight classes Feb 3, 2019, at Adrian College’s Merillat Sport and Fitness Center.
The event will be conducted by the MWA, the state high school coaches association for the sport. All girls competing on wrestling teams sponsored by Michigan High School Athletic Association member schools and included on their alpha master rosters are eligible to participate. This event may count either as one of the wrestler’s eight regular-season tournaments or one of two outside events allowed during the season by MHSAA rules.
Wrestling will begin at 10 a.m. at Merillat, located at 146 N. Charles St. in Adrian. The event will utilize current MHSAA wrestling classes – 103, 112, 119, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215 and 285 – with eight places awarded at each weight. Rest of the story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2018/December/14/Michigan-Wrestling-Association-to-host-girls-high-school-state-finals?mc_cid=3c5d796fba&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
“As president of the MWA, our board and membership has been supportive of this effort to bring a girls state championship ti Michigan High School Wrestling,” said MWA President Casey Randolph, who serves as varsity co-head coach at Clinton High School. “In working with the MHSAA, Adrian College and the girls wrestling committee, we are excited about this first-year event for our girls. A huge thank you goes out to many people helping this come to fruition: Dan Hucheson, Mark Uyl, Cliff Cushard, Tom Bennett and many more.”
Nationally, girls wrestling participation has nearly doubled since 2014 with more than 16,565 athletes competing during the 2017-18 season,
Opportunities to compete in college wrestling are increasing
I recently read that Davis & Elkins College will be offering wrestling next year. The Senators have hired Jerry Boland from New Jersey and expect to have a full schedule for the 2019-2020 school year. Boland is a highly respected coach and Hall of Fame member. This new addition will bring the total number to eight West Virginia schools of higher learning with wrestling programs. West Virginia University is the only NCAA Division I school in the state with wrestling. Division II schools in our state with wrestling are Wheeling Jesuit, West Liberty, Ohio Valley, Bluefield and Alderson-Broaddus. WVU Tech has wrestling and is a member of the NAIA. Wheeling Jesuit University is currently ranked seventh in the country and West Liberty was earlier ranked in the top 20 among Division II schools. Bluefield College started wrestling this year and Coach Jason Waelti’s team has done remarkably well. Taking it a step farther, Alderson-Broaddus will be the first school in West Virginia to offer a men’s and women’s wrestling programs. Women’s wrestling will be introduced in the 2019-2020 school year. If ever a West Virginia high school wrestler wanted to continue his or her athletic career on the next level now is the time. Division II and NAIA schools have equivalency sports scholarships (scholarships that can be split) and if you’re good enough there is help. Of course, if you are academically gifted, you probably can secure academic aid and won’t need athletic scholarship money. Full scholarships in wrestling at any division do not happen. Actually, only about two percent of high school athletes secure any type of athletic scholarship on the college level. However, the more schools that offer a sport like wrestling means there’s more money for the prospects. WVU Tech has several local guys who are extending their wrestling careers. Rest of the story at https://www.register-herald.com/sports/opportunities-to-compete-in-college-wrestling-are-increasing/article_7f27f689-9c7a-5142-970d-889461795abb.html?mc_cid=6247a93c63&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Abbott Blog: Why not aim for 100 Div. I men’s programs?
By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | Jan. 04, 2019,
California Baptist, now a Div. I program, set a school attendance record of 3,252 when it hosted Ohio State earlier this season. Photo by Robert Jordan, courtesy of CBULancers.com
It has been a strong year for NCAA Div. I wrestling, in terms of growth. After many years of decline or stagnation, a few recent announcements have helped turn the trend in a positive direction, something the wrestling community has been striving to see for a long, long time.
The transitioning program at California Baptist has begun to compete at the Div. I level, although it can not compete in the NCAA Div. I Championships yet. New programs at Presbyterian College (SD) and Little Rock (AK) will begin competing next season. A pair of Div. II colleges with wrestling announced that their athletic departments were moving up to Div. I, Long Island University (NY) and Augustana (SD).
FloWrestling quickly did the math, and reported that there will be up to 80 NCAA Div. I programs within the next few years, something that is wonderful news.
Here is where I am coming from, a position I have had for a number of years. I truly believe that the U.S. wrestling community needs to set a specific goal of developing 100 NCAA Div. I programs for men. In my past discussions, I called this Project D-100, but it could be named something else more creative.
Let’s separate this discussion from creating Div. I women’s teams, which should have a whole different campaign and promotion. I am completely behind putting together a leadership group to focus solely on women’s Div. I wrestling, which will provide tremendous growth and opportunity in our sport. Rest of the story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2019/January/04/Abbott-Blog-How-about-100-D-I-programs?mc_cid=2d79ab6cf9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
IWCOA announces first girls wrestling championships for January 19th
(KMAland) — The Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA) is pleased to announce its first interscholastic Iowa High School Girls Wrestling Championships January 19, 2019 at Waverly-Shell Rock High School. The 2019 championship event conducted by the IWCOA marks the end of the second season in which IHSAA member schools offered females the opportunity to compete in girls’ divisions. All eligible girls competing on wrestling teams sponsored by the Iowa High School Athletic Association member schools and included on their rosters are eligible to participate. This event counts as one of the wrestler’s 17 competition dates allowed during the season by IHSAA rules. Rest of the story at http://www.kmaland.com/sports/iwcoa-announces-first-girls-wrestling-championships-for-january-th/article_bb90bc12-1067-11e9-bb8f-2b7d2ae80405.html?mc_cid=2d79ab6cf9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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