Wrestling USA Magazine Records
TDR Editor’s Notes; In the most recent issue of the Wrestling USA Magazine are posted the annual updated high school coaching records. The on-line version is even more up to date as the Rosewood Eagles’ coach Bill Edmundson with 703 dual meet wins to place 2nd in North Carolina and 17th Nationally for all-time career dual meet wins. Congratulations to Bill! Some of the other records held by North Carolina coaches and teams are indicated in the bold below. Check out this publication for even more of the records and coaches.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
COACHING
MOST DUAL MEET VICTORIES
Over 500 (including dual tournaments)
1129 Scot Davis (Belcourt, ND; Bird Island Lake Lillian, MN;
Hutchinson, MN; Owatonna, MN; Kalispell, MT;
Eden Prairie, MN; Sioux City, IA; Sloan, IA) 1977-2018*
996 Rex Peckinpaugh (New Castle, IN) 1981-2018*
918 Danny Upchurch (Wayne County, Monticello KY) 1983-2018*
864 Russell Riegel (Hunterdon Central, NJ; Harrison County, KY)
1956-2011
864 Jim Husk (Miami Southridge, Christopher Columbus, Southwest,
Archbishop Curley FL) 1964-2013
855 Bruce Bittenbender (Stevensville, Lakeshore, MI) 1971-2015
760 Bill Sutter (Goodhue, MN) 1969-2008
751 Jim Glasser (The Lovett School, Atlanta, GA) 1975-2011
746 Carl Schnellenback (Folsom Ridley, PA) 1960-2013
734 Mike Rodriquez (Detroit Kimball, River Rouge,
Detroit Catholic Central, MI) 1956-2007
718 Murray Rose (Allegan, MI) 1986-96, 1999-2015
715 Scott Marry (Hudson, MI) 1989-2015
712 Lewie Benitz (Menomonie, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln, WI)
1965-2008
712 Bill Mayhew (Troutman, NC; Statesville South Iredell, NC)
1963-2011
710 Tom Lehman (Middleville, Thornapple, Kellogg, MI) 1972-2009
705 John Grillo (Pavilion, NY; Holley, NY) 1974-2016
703 William Edmundson (Rosewood, NC) 1993-2018*
698 Scott Legacy (Bennington Mt. Anthony Union, VT) 1985-2016
687 Bill Weick (Maquoketa, IA; Chicago Tilden;
Chicago Mt. Carmel, IL) 1956-2003
685 William Ray Arthur (Petoskey, MI) 1979-2010
681 Marty Hutsell (McDonough Henry County, GA) 1975-2017
676 Donald Mekeel (Sterling, IL) 1949-2003
662 Michael Young (Franklin, Higland, CA) 1974-2005
661 Virg Vagle (Paynesville Area, MN) 1966-2004
660 Dave Robertson (Corunna, MI) 1978-2013
657 Rick Ortega (El Paso Burges, Dallas St. Markʼs, TX) 1972-2012
651 Dave Castricone (Triton, Methuen, Masconomet,
North Andover, MA) 1975-2011
650 Larry Tremblay (North Reading, MA, Winchester, MA) 1979-2015
646 Neil Buckley (Haverford School, PA) 1947-1994
644 Charles Farina (Leyden, East Leydon, Chicago Gordon Tech, IL)
1955-1993
642 Jerry Winterton (Raleigh East Wake and Cary, NC) 1978-2010
640 Brian Southworth (Decatur, MI) 1985-2015
633 Todd Cheney (Hartland, MI) 1992-2015
629 Tom Miller (Harrison, Tri-Central, Lafayette Jefferson, IN)
1977-2016
615 Paul Molina (Paulsboro, NJ) 1986-2015
609 Jim Morisette (Algonac, New Baltimore Anchor Bay) 1986-1989,
1992-2015
611 George Bossi (Hampton Minnacunnet, NH and Lowell, MA)
1960-2003
605 Greg Frey (Eden Morehead, Kinston, Madison Mayodan,
Douglas Byrd, NC) 1976-2011
605 Tom Bluhm (Trenton, MI) 1971-2011
605 Joe Bena (Newburgh Free Academy, Niskayuna, Delanson
Duanesburg, NY) 1966-2011
602 William “Red” Schmitt (Alton Western, MA,
Granite City South, IL) 1946-1949; 1951-1985
601 Ralph Ross (Triton Red, Highland, NJ 1964-2000
DUAL MEETS
Consecutive Victories
459 Brandon, FL (1973-2008)
266 Winston Salem Parkland Magnet, NC
(2006-2012)
221 Weaver, AL (1991-1999)
217 LaGrange Troup County, GA
(1988-2001)
175 Bismarck, ND (1972-1986)
150 Elma Iroquois Central, NY (1957-1967)
140 Boone Appalachian, NC (1952-1965)
138 Cary, NC (2007-2010)
136 West Des Moines Dowling, IA
(1986-1992)
135 Evansville Mater Dei, IN (1991-1998)
Consecutive Unbeaten
468 Brandon, FL (1973-2008)
252 LaGrange Troup, GA (1988-2002)
221 Weaver, AL (1991-1999)
175 Bismarck, ND (1972-1986)
159 Delta, UT (1962-1971)
156 Poway, CA (1974-1991)
150 Elma Iroquois Central, NY (1957-1967)
140 Boone Appalachian, NC (1952-1965)
130 Long Island Merrick Mepham, NY (1946-1955)
Average Dual Meet Victory Margin – Season
67.38 Winston-Salem Parkland Magnet, NC (2007-2008)
63.14 Aztec, NM (1993-1994)
62.57 Brandon, FL (1991-1992)
62.54 Cary, NC (2006-2007)
61.27 Winnemucca Lowry, NV (1989-1990)
Most Team Points Season
(Duals and Tournaments)
5432.5 Winston-Salem Parkland Magnet, NC (2007-2008)
5038.5 Winston-Salem Parkland Magnet, NC (2006-2007)
4240.0 Morehead, Eden, NC (2005-2005)
4187.5 New Orleans Brother Martin, LA (1999-2000)
FALLS AND TAKEDOWNS
Most Takedowns, Season, All Meets
2,188 Durham Riverside, NC (2001-2002)
1,912 Virgil Grissom HS, Huntsville, AL (2010-2011)
1,905 Lakewood St. Edward, OH (1981-1982)
1,783 Owatonna, MN (2004-2005)
1,735 Owatonna, MN (2001-2002)
1,726 Durham Riverside, NC (2006-2007)
1,617 Virgil Grissom HS, Huntsville, AL (2002-2003)
1,557 Virgil Grissom HS, Huntsville, AL (2005-2006)
1,555 Durham Riverside, NC (2002-2003)
1,542 Nashville Hunters Lane, TN (1990-1991)
Most Takedowns, Single Dual Meet
129 Homestead South Dade, FL (1/12/08)
97 Owatonna, MN (2/7/02)
85 Fairbanks West Valley, AK (3/31/89)
85 Platte County R-III, MO (1/26/89)
82 Kansas City Lincoln Academy, MO (1/16/92)
82 New Bern, NC (1/31/95)
72 Platte County R-III, MO (1/31/89)
72 Bethlehem Liberty, PA (1/15/97)
71 Nashville Hunters Lane, TN (12/13/89)
71 Albermarle, NC (1/10/91)
Most Falls, Season
542 Winston-Salem Parkland Magnet, NC (2007-2008)
504 Winston-Salem Parkland Magnet, NC (2006-2007)
452 Morehead, Eden, NC (2005-2006)
431 Yuma, AZ (2017-2018)*
402 Afton Star Valley, WY (2005-2006)
392 Monticello Wayne County, KY (2007-2008)
384 Yuma, AZ (201502016)
381 East Gaston, NC (2000-2001)
379 Lakewood St. Edward, OH (1981-1982)
Rest of the story at http://www.wrestlingusa.com/high-school/ewExternalFiles/NationalRecords%204_20_18.pdf
Rob Tate Named Queens Head Men’s Wrestling Coach
TDR Editor’s Note; Great to see a North Carolina wrestler who wrestled for a college in North Carolina to be named the new coach for the second season for the new team in Charlotte. The team will also be moving from the NCWA competition into Division II. Great to see more wrestling opportunities.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Queens University of Charlotte has selected Rob Tate to lead the men’s wrestling program as head coach, director of athletics Cherie Swarthout announced today. Tate was named the program’s assistant coach in the spring of 2017 and has been at the helm since February of 2018. “Coach Tate made an immediate impact on our program during his interim time as head coach,” Swarthout commented. “He has proven his ability to lead, mentor, and hold our student-athletes to the highest level of expectations. They have made significant improvements during his short tenure both academically and athletically.” Rest of the story at http://www.queensathletics.com/news/2018/4/9/rob-tate-named-queens-head-mens-wrestling-coach.aspx?path=mwres
NC State’s Wilson proved unseeded wrestlers can also excel
TDR Editor’s Notes; Great to see recognition for a successful Wolfpack Wrestler. Thank you Sandy.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
‘Go Earn It’ Feature: in W.I.N. magazine by Sandy Stevens
Unheralded and unseeded, Tariq Wilson entered the 2018 NCAA Division I Championships.
Two days later, the 133-pound North Carolina State redshirt freshman had earned All-American honors as a third-place finisher after knocking off the third-, fourth- and fifth-seeded wrestlers. But he was far from a shoe-in for the podium. As the 2018-19 season opened, in fact, Wilson wasn’t even in the varsity lineup, and he was 0-3 at 133 against the Wolfpack’s starter Jamal Morris. Still, Wilson qualified for March Matness after placing fourth in the Atlantic Coast Conference, in what Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizio calls “a very competitive” 133-pound weight class. Wilson had been wrestling since age 8 or 9, working out in and competing for a club his uncle owned in their hometown of Steubenville, Ohio. “He used to say, ‘If you can stay on offense and go out and strive and score points, it’s going to be pretty hard for (opponents) to score points,” Wilson recalled. Rest of the story at https://www.win-magazine.com/2018/04/go-earn-it-feature-nc-states-wilson-proved-unseeded-wrestlers-can-also-excel/
Sampson Named Top Underclassmen Wrestler
TDR Editor’s Notes; The 2018 Roy Heverly Award will be presented to Junior Alec Sampson of Wilmington Hoggard High School as the top underclassmen scholastic wrestler in eastern North Carolina. The presentation is tentatively scheduled for August 24th at a home football game. More details to be announced.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
In Alec’s first season in North Carolina he went undefeated and was the 160 lbs. 4-A State Champion. He is originally from Dallas Pennsylvania and has been wrestling since he was young kid. In middle school he took 3rd in the Super 32 Tournament and won both Greco and Freestyle in the PA State Tournament. He represented PA twice at Fargo and finished his sophomore year with a record of 36-6. He also placed 6th in the NHSCA Nationals his freshman year and 4th his sophomore year. He has plans to eventually wrestle in college at the D1 level.
Michigan wrestling news
TDR Editor’s Notes; Bad news from Michigan in that Eastern Michigan looks to cut pennies from its sports budget just after having their first All-American in years. Also the University of Michigan announces their new head coach.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sean Bormet Elevated to Head Coach of Michigan Wrestling at http://mgoblue.com/news/2018/3/27/bormet-elevated-to-head-coach-of-michigan-wrestling.aspx?mc_cid=6a32a697e0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Stratford grad Mason Kauffman ‘blindsided’ by end of Eastern Michigan’s wrestling program
https://www.marshfieldnewsherald.com/story/sports/2018/03/27/stratford-grad-mason-kauffman-blindsided-end-eastern-michigans-wrestling-program/453325002/?mc_cid=6a32a697e0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
On the Bench: EMU, there were other options
On March 20, representatives of the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) announced that the Ypsilanti school would be cutting four of its sports programs — wrestling, softball, women’s tennis and men’s swimming — leaving 82 Eastern athletes and eight coaches in the cold. According to The Detroit News, the decision is expected to save the institution $2.4 million to make up for the college’s declining university revenues. Rest of the story at https://nsucurrent.nova.edu/on-the-bench-emu-there-were-other-options/?mc_cid=6a32a697e0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
How Colleges Are Pushing The NCAA To Recognize Women’s Wrestling
TDR Editor’s Notes; We especially like the first two sentences and the last two sentences. Just need to hit the link and read the entire article to see the last two.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Wrestling is a big deal in Iowa. If you walk into any bar in the Hawkeye State during its high school wrestling tournament, chances are the event is blaring on every TV in sight. Like many states, Iowa doesn’t offer separate sex divisions in high school wrestling, meaning that boys and girls must wrestle each other. Despite the local popularity of the sport, there’s not much of an infrastructure for its female athletes — only two girls have ever qualified to participate in Iowa’s state high school tournament since it started almost a century ago. Many athletes, coaches and fans of female wrestling want the status quo to change, including Charlotte Bailey.
The co-founder of Female Elite Wrestling has been coordinating the state’s only standalone wrestling tournament for girls since 2012. Rest of the story at http://iowapublicradio.org/post/wrestle-girl-how-colleges-are-pushing-ncaa-recognize-womens-wrestling?mc_cid=6a32a697e0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b#stream/0
NAIA Grants Invitational Status to Women’s Wrestling
TDR Editor’s Notes; Great to see the expanding wrestling opportunities on the college level. The NAIA has more than double the number of men’s teams in the last ten years and had greatly expanded the number of women’s teams in recent years.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
By Jennifer Saab, Director of Communications
KANSAS CITY, MO, April 14, 2018 – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) will add women’s wrestling as an invitational sport beginning the 2018-19 academic year. The decision was unanimously approved today by the NAIA’s National Administrative Council at the NAIA National Convention in Kansas City, Mo. “The NAIA is proud to be the first intercollegiate athletics association to officially recognize women’s wrestling,” said NAIA President & CEO Jim Carr. “This is a great opportunity to empower female student-athletes both athletically and academically. The recent growth of the sport indicates it will have a strong future with our association.” The NAIA has more member institutions sponsoring women’s wrestling than any other intercollegiate athletics association. This year, 19 schools offered women’s wrestling and it’s anticipated that the 2018-19 academic year will have 25 teams. Rest of the story at http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&ATCLID=211711076
TDR Top 12 Team Plaques
TDR Editor’s Notes; The following wrestlers have been named to the TDR Top 12 Team of Eastern North Carolina. They will have their name and weight class engraved on a wooden plaque which will be presented to them before the end of this school year. This is the 14th year that the TDR has presented plaques to the top wrestlers. The complete Top 12 Team with the top 12 wrestlers at each weight class and 12-24 wild card selections across all weights will be named in the coming week along with Top 4 or Big Award winners.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Wght. Name Team
106 Decatur, Christian Rosewood
106 Dudley, Wil New Bern
106 Jacob, David Rocky Mount
106 Johns, Noah Clayton
113 Leigh, Arien First Flight
113 Taylor, Noah Lumberton
120 Campbell, Hunter North Brunswick
120 Decatur Timothy Rosewood
120 Lawrence, Rahsun Rocky Mount
126 Asby, Carson Washington
126 Derby, Jeremiah First Flight
126 Padilla, Jason Jacksonville
132 Amodeo, Reid Rosewood
132 Patel, Ayush Wake Forest
138 Locke, Tony Northside (Jacks.)
138 Mondragon, Marcus Laney
138 Todd, Jordan Rosewood
145 Bancroft, Aaron Fike
145 James, Deondra Clayton
145 King, Sincere North Pitt
145 Tittle, Zain South Brunswick
152 Finney, Seth Rosewood
152 Kinsey, Kristian Havelock
160 Sampson, Alec Hoggard
160 Soliz, Joshua Southwest Onslow
170 Bethel, Jacary West Brunswick
170 Brooks, Darnel North Brunswick
170 Perkins, Malik Farmville Central
182 Ferguson, Andrew Washington
182 Studebaker, Beau East Carteret
195 Belcher, Jerell South Central
195 Malone, Jack Wake Forest
195 Stutz, Darrien Pasquotank
220 Harris, Albert Currituck County
220 Peterson, Patrick Swansboro
220 Williams, Larry Corinth Holders
285 Armstrong, Javon Pamlico
285 Crump, Joshua West Craven
285 Everett, Khalic North Pitt
285 Hudson, Thomas Dixon
Stokes-Carroll Award Finalists
TDR Editor’s Notes; The following wrestlers are the finalists for the TDR Michael Stokes and Lee Carroll Awards. Over 60 trophies have been presented since 2001. The Michael Stokes Award will be given to the top Senior in the inland rural area between the Chowan and Neuse rivers in the TDR coverage area of eastern North Carolina. The Lee Carroll Award has usually been awarded to the top underclassman.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Senior Finalists; Malik Perkins (170) of Farmville Central, Carson Asby (126) of Washington, Andrew Ferguson (182) of Washington, Sincere King (145) of North Pitt and Reid Amodeo (132) of Rosewood.
Underclassmen Finalists; Timothy Decatur (120) and Christian Decatur (106) and Jordan Todd (138) of Rosewood, David Jacob (106) of Rocky Mount and Aaron Bancroft (145) of Wilson Fike.
We welcome input from fans, coaches and representatives of the media. Send input by e-mail to martinkfleming@gmail.com
More College Coaching Updates
TDR Notes; Trying to catch up on some coaching notes. Will post the Finalists for the Michael Stokes and Lee Carroll Awards tomorrow.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ben Stehura Resigns as Head Wrestling Coach at CSU
http://www.csuvikings.com/sports/m-wrestl/2017-18/releases/20180323pfaa72?mc_cid=d346cbd0fe&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
GIBSON HIRED AS V.M.I. HEAD WRESTLING COACH
http://www.vmikeydets.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=100840&SPID=12385&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211707480&DB_OEM_ID=9800&mc_cid=d346cbd0fe&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
New teams in Leavenworth
http://www.leavenworthtimes.com/sports/20171025/wrestling-with-something-new?mc_cid=dbc6712450&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
TDR blog
After 20 seasons of publicizing wrestling The TakeDown Report’s (TDR) focus has changed to the collecting of college coaching records from North America since 1903. We will continue to recognize and reward successful wrestlers in eastern North Carolina (east of Raleigh & Fayetteville), assist with schools in starting or re-starting a team and this blog. Join us on our FaceBook Page – “The TakeDown Report” for photos and news. Please send results, stories, links and news to pass along. E-mail us at takedownreport@gmail.com
Martin Fleming, Editor
Takedown Report
