Mizzou wrestling puts on nice show at Park Hill High School with victory over Virginia
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Great to see enthusiastic crowds at a high school for a college wrestling match. We applaud innovative events to spread wrestling exposure and publicity. Congrats to the coaches and administrators who arranged this event.
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The Missouri wrestling team did not draw a capacity crowd to Park Hill High School for its dual against Virginia on Thursday night. Nope. The Tigers attracted a crowd big enough to make the fire marshal nervous. The bleachers were stuffed to the rafters. Seating on either side of the mat was jam packed. The wrestling team from Randall High School in Amarillo, Texas, arrived a few minutes late and had nowhere to sit but in an aisle of the bleachers. Wrestlers from Van Horn, Rockhurst, Oak Park, Gardner Edgerton and several other schools were in attendance to watch as well. It was just the sort of crowd Missouri coach Brian Smith envisioned when he decided to schedule a dual in Kansas City as a thank you to a bevy of seniors from the area.
Read more here: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article222956435.html?mc_cid=7ffa3988f8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b#storylink=cpy
Mat Mayhem heading to Louisville for annual festival of collegiate wrestling
TDR Editor’s Notes ; This like a great event and a chance to see quality wrestling on a variety of levels. Hopefully we can attend it in the 2019-2020 season. Just think over 80 teams in 5 collegiate divisions, in a dual meet advancement format sounds quite impressive.
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By Jason Bryant
Manheim, Pennsylvania – A frenzy of wrestling competition will descend upon the Kentucky Expo Center and its Freedom and Exhibition Halls on Jan. 4-5, 2019 as NUWAY hosts the 2019 NWCA Multi-Divisional National Duals in its new location. The event will feature 84 teams in five collegiate divisions, wrestling in a dual meet advancement format to crown a national dual meet champion.
After spending the last several years in Fort Wayne, Indiana, NUWAY and the NWCA have moved Mat Mayhem, as the event is known, to Kentucky, a state that’s seen eight new college wrestling teams since 2001 and five of them coming since 2013.
“Louisville has been a target for wrestling events for a long time,” said NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer. “They’ve had interest in hosting the NCAA Championships and we’re very excited to bring Mat Mayhem to a state that’s thirsting for more college wrestling competition.”
“Fort Wayne was a great place for this event, and in order to showcase the growth of wrestling and expose the entire field of college wrestling opportunities, Louisville has already shown itself as a place that will check all the boxes, not just for the event, but for the fans looking to enjoy some fantastic and exciting college wrestling,” added Moyer.
The field of 84 consists of teams from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, NJCAA, and Women. The largest division is the 24-team Division III field, which is also the largest division among NCAA divisions, with over 100 schools competing. In Division II, NAIA and NJCAA, there are 16-team fields, while 12 teams will compete in the women’s division.
Rest of the story at http://www.nwcaonline.com/mat-mayhem-heading-to-louisville-for-annual-festival-of-collegiate-wrestling/?mc_cid=0eafe9e21b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Wrestle Like A Girl to open new headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Organization Seeks to Grow Female Wrestling in Nation’s Capital and beyond
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wrestle Like a Girl, an organization that empowers girls to become leaders in life through the sport of wrestling, is moving its headquarters to Washington, DC.
U.S. Army combat veteran Sally Roberts, a 3x National Champion and 2x World Bronze Medalist in women’s wrestling, launched the organization in 2016 to introduce the sport to more girls and young women, and to expand opportunities for their participation across the country.
“The benefits these girls and young women get out of wrestling are profound,” said Roberts. “Through wrestling, they learn where their self-confidence is; learn what resilience means; and learn about healthy choices both physically and mentally.”
Wrestle Like a Girl host camps and clinics for girls ages 5-18; supports the development of new high school wrestling programs and tournaments; and is working with organizations to bring women’s wrestling to the NCAA.
“Washington, DC is the perfect home for Wrestle Like a Girl,” said Roberts. “The nation’s capital is full of women leaders, and we’re an organization dedicated to inspiring young women to dig deep within themselves to become leaders both on and off the mat.”
Formerly based in Colorado Springs, Wrestle Like a Girl’s new DC headquarters is located in the District’s burgeoning NoMa neighborhood in the recently refurbished Uline Arena Building at 1140 Third Street, NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20002.
Rest of the story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2018/December/21/WLAG-moves-to-Washington-DC?mc_cid=0eafe9e21b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Finesilvers are a gem of a family; Happy Holidays from WIN
TDR Editor’s Notes ; A great article from a great publication. Check out the subscription opportunities.
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By Mike Finn
There are plenty of wrestling families and then there is the Finesilver family, whose gem-like surname more than fits the above definition.
The only differences is that one might call them “nine times fine” — considering there are nine family members from Greenwood Village, Colo. — and they certainly are not weak, especially the four sons, who all wrestle for Duke and made NCAA history a year ago when they all qualified for the NCAAs in Cleveland.
And all four return this season in hopes of at least duplicating that feat in Pittsburgh; from the two seniors — Mitch and Zach, who wrestle at 149 and 165 pounds — and their two sophomore brothers: Josh and Matt, who compete at 141 and 174 pounds. And while none of the four have earned All-American honors for the Blue Devils, they certainly have made an impact on many in their lives, whether it was growing up in the Denver suburb or in Durham, N.C., where their very presence more than motivates their teammates. “It’s super to have them on the team,” said Duke coach Glen Lanham. “When they first came in, I told them to be careful because they were always going to have the numbers.”
Rest of the story at https://www.win-magazine.com/2018/12/finesilvers-are-a-gem-of-a-family/?mc_cid=0eafe9e21b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Buena wrestler chooses to cut dreadlocks instead of forfeit match
TDR Editor Notes; Well, this is a wrestling story that has certainly brought much attention to the sport. No need to review the mistakes and negative coverage. It is admirable that the wrestler made the sacrifice and won one for the team yet it should not have come to this. Use the publicity to share with others the positive aspects of the sport and what it can do for students. Also the governing officials in the sport need to made corrections and changes to remedy this incident and to prevent it from happening again.
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A wrestling official who required an African-American grappler from Buena Regional High School to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit his bout in a match against Oakcrest was acting in accordance with the rules, according to multiple South Jersey referees.
A video of the incident published by SNJ Today went viral on social media Friday, igniting concerns that the white referee’s actions were racially motivated. Due to that intense interest, the association that oversees high school athletics in New Jersey has recommended that the referee not be assigned to officiate any other matches until the incident is investigated further. Rest of the story at https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2018/12/21/wrestler-cut-hair-dreadlocks-buena-regional-high-school-alan-maloney-referee-nj/2387662002/?mc_cid=0eafe9e21b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Ward: Impromptu haircut not a good look for wrestling
Caryn Ward 12/21/2018
If you’re on Twitter you’ve probably seen it, the video, that as of Friday night had been viewed nearly six million times, of a black high school wrestler who had to cut off his dreadlocks in order to compete in a match. The rules call for anyone who has hair longer than a certain length to wear a hair net. In this case the referee, who is white, said the hair net wasn’t enough and a trainer or coach cut Andrew Johnson’s dreads moments before he took the mat. Johnson competed, won the match, was cheered by the crowd and supported by his teammates.
Story at http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/20998?mc_cid=0eafe9e21b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
CAC Wrestling Program Continues to Invest in Little Rock Wrestling Community
In June 2008, Arkansas became the 49th state to add high school wrestling as a sanctioned sport through the combined efforts of Greg Hatcher and Don Schuler. Central Arkansas Christian Schools was at the forefront of that decision and proudly became the first private school in Arkansas to add wrestling to its Athletics Program.
Since 2008, CAC’s Wrestling Program has earned three State Championships and placed in the Top Three a total of six years. The program boasts 21 Individual State Champions, five Outstanding Wrestler awards, one Victory with Honor recipient and a Dave Shultz award winner.
Neil Erisman, the head coach for UALR’s new D1 wrestling program, recognized the effort and commitment made by CAC to bring competitive wrestling to the high school level in Arkansas. “It’s important to note how big of an investment CAC made into wrestling,
and how much of an investment they continue to make,” Erisman said. “CAC is part of the founding of high school wrestling in Arkansas and helping to get it sanctioned. They jumped on that train early, which was a big deal.” CAC continues to carry on that commitment to wrestling in Arkansas as they enter the 2018-2019 season. The varsity 11-man team is led by six returning student-athletes and five newcomers who compete in a total of nine weight slots. CAC’s head wrestling coach Richard Burton said he is excited about the great attitude and skill level the student-athletes bring to the team this year.
“It’s a really good group of guys,” Burton said. “They work really hard, and they are serious about it, but they also know how to have a good time. They have a good time together, but when it’s time to work, they work hard. And as a coach, that’s exactly what you want from your guys.” By nature, wrestling requires a specific skill set that focuses on an individual’s ability to master and execute techniques. According to Erisman, wrestling teaches athletes how to control their bodies – how to fall properly, how to break a fall and how to be resilient. The fundamental skills learned through wrestling can easily be transferred to other physical activities and sports, and provides a solid foundation for physical activity for years to come.
This December, the CAC Wrestling Program – along with Coach Neil Erisman and 4x NCAA Champion Pat Smith – is excited to host a free Holiday Clinic for wrestlers, coaches and parents in the Little Rock area. Any wrestlers ages Kindergarten – 12th grade (any skill level) are welcome to attend and learn the fundamentals of wrestling, or to practice new techniques and improve overall understanding. Special sessions for parents and coaches will be offered during the day and will cover topics such as: The Importance of Wrestling, How Wrestling Shapes Your Child, Building Your Program, and more.
Rest of the story and more at https://www.cacmustangs.org/2018/12/cac-wrestling-program-continues-to-invest-in-little-rock-wrestling-community/?mc_cid=acb35f2553&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
When the ring was the thing in college wrestling
The oldest and greatest sport has undergone significant changes since it first arrived on college campuses in the early part of the 20th century.
Over the years, uniforms have changed … rules have been revised … and a point-scoring system has been implemented. However, for today’s wrestling fans, the most startling difference may be that, prior to World War II, a number of colleges conducted their wrestling events in a roped-off ring like we associate with boxing or professional wrestling. A couple weeks ago, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa shared on its Twitter account a 1933 photo of a wrestling ring at the University of Northern Iowa. This writer retweeted the image … stirring up more retweets — and questions. With all the interest and curiosity generated by that photo, it seemed appropriate for InterMat to serve up a College Wrestling Rings 101 in words and images.
What do you mean by “a wrestling ring”?
Photos indicate that there were basically two types of wrestling rings used at some colleges more than 75 years ago. The most common type of ring set-up appears to have been square wrestling mats placed on the gym floor, surrounded by multi-tiered wrestling ropes connected together with a ring post in each of the four corners of the mat. This describes the ring pictured in the 1930s photo from UNI posted on social media by the Hall of Fame.
Rest of the story and photos at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/20118?fbclid=IwAR0GGHsKnUCWxqnZHn2zbZgGrkBMTuL7YXhFJMqxOwIKegyEPTNVmViUaN0
Rutgers – Rider set to square off in rivalry renewed
Story, video and details at https://www.app.com/story/sports/college/rutgers/2018/12/14/rutgers-rutgers-wrestling-nick-suriano/2288221002/?mc_cid=acb35f2553&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NJ wrestling: Jackson Memorial, Manalapan girls make history with 1st match
MANALAPAN – Abby Stanburry was stunned by the raucous atmosphere in the Manalapan High School gymnasium Friday night as Jackson Memorial and Manalapan wrestled in the first scholastic girls wrestling event in the state of New Jersey.
“I had such little expectations that this turnout just blew my mind,” said Stanburry, a freshman at Jackson Memorial. Wrestling in front of a loud and enthusiastic crowd of around 300, Stanburry pinned Rub Chakra Abou with a headlock with 47.4 seconds left in the second period of the first bout of Jackson Memorial’s 30-21 win. “It felt amazing. It actually felt fantastic to have so many people there to support you,” Stanburry said. Stanburry trailed 2-1 after the first period before she reversed Abou Chakra. She then headlocked her to her back as those on the Jackson Memorial bench chanted her name. “I don’t know half the people who were on the bench, but they were there supporting me,” Stanburry said. “When I heard them chant my name, I was like, I’ve got to do this now. I’ve got to end this.” Stanburry, whose father wrestled at Howell in the late 1980s, said this is her first year wrestling.
Rest of the story and video at https://www.app.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2018/12/14/shore-conference-wrestling-jackson-memorial-manalapan-make-girls-wrestling-history/2307861002/?mc_cid=acb35f2553&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Ferrum wrestling continuing to build success
Panthers have three unbeaten wrestlers
FERRUM, Va. – Under seven-year coach Nate Yetzer, the Ferrum Panthers have constantly rewrtten the standard on the wrestling mats. The team has one loss on the season but, since then, it has been nearly untouchable. “These guys are working hard and are so coachable,” Yetzer said. “This is the most coachable group I’ve ever had. They listen and that’s from the freshmen up to the seniors and captains.” The track record of success is impressive. Ferrum has had an NCAA qualifier each year since 2016, including Franklin County native Alveno Matthews. He and fellow senior Blake Rosenbaum are two of three wrestlers that are undefeated. “When I go out there, I should leave no doubt. I train as hard as I can in here. Those guys train hard, too, but I think I train harder,” said Rosenbaum. “So if I go in there just knowing they shouldn’t beat me, then that’s my mindset every time.”
Rest of the story at https://www.wsls.com/sports/ferrum-wrestling-continuing-to-build-success?mc_cid=acb35f2553&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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