Nebraska Wesleyan restarts wrestling program
There were no wrestling mats, T-shirts, singlets, colored ankle bands. Not even a whistle when Brandon Bradley restarted the Nebraska Wesleyan wrestling program. He had a plan to get the right stuff, to get some wrestlers and become the first NWU head coach since 1982 when the program ended — as it turned out, temporarily. Now, with a full roster of 30 wrestlers, covering all 10 weight classes, an assistant coach in Robert Sanders, mats and uniforms, Bradley is ready for the season opener at 11 a.m. Saturday in Snyder Arena. Former Wesleyan wrestlers are invited to attend the duals with Wisconsin-Eau Claire and NWU conference rival Dubuque. “It was a lot of work to get to this point, but this is what I wanted and Ira Zeff (NWU athletic director) has been great in his support,” Bradley said. Rest of the story at http://journalstar.com/sports/local/college/nebraska-wesleyan-restarts-wrestling-program/article_a18f90f3-63d3-52ea-871b-0418892d7fcc.html?mc_cid=96d2b7889f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
App. State Takes Down No. 15 Oregon State & Belmont Abbey
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University wrestling knocks off 15th-ranked Oregon State 25-15 and ripped Belmont Abbey 50-0 in the annual Mountaineer Duals matches on Saturday afternoon at Varsity Gym.
The Mountaineers improve to 2-0 on the season, dropping the Crusaders to 1-1, while the Beavers fall to 1-2.
MATCH ONE: APP STATE 50, BELMONT ABBEY 0
Appalachian State University wrestling didn’t allow a single point on the mat, blanking Belmont Abbey 50-0 in the first match of the annual Mountaineer Duals on Saturday. The Mountaineers gained the decision by having two major decisions, two technical falls and a pin against the Crusaders (1-1).
Sophomore Logan Durham started things off with a bang for the Black and Gold by defeating Michael Bedard in the 125 weight class by technical fall, 19-1. Freshman Colby Smith continues to have a strong year, taking on Nicholas Lukanich in the 133-pound match, making quick work of the Crusader, getting a major decision, 12-1. Rest of the story at http://www.appstatesports.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=211292291&mc_cid=8f3584c18a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Wrestling officially returns to Northeastern Junior College
Plainsmen compete in Cowboy Open
By Brennen Rupp
Journal-Advocate sports writer
The sport of wrestling is officially back at Northeastern Junior College. The Plainsmen held an intersquad meet on Oct. 26, to showcase the team’s talent for the community.
The Plainsmen competed in their first official meet Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Cowboy Open. They’ll compete in their first home meet this Saturday, Nov. 12, against Northwest Kansas Tech at 5 p.m.
In the 125 pound division Tanner Watson went 0-2. Cain Apple went 1-2, with a 6-4 win by decision. Apple lost to former Sterling Tiger, Colby Duncan by fall in his final match of the day. Rest of the story at http://www.journal-advocate.com/sportsnjc/ci_30552153/wrestling-officially-returns-njc?mc_cid=eac20bd1e4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Free Wrestling Clinics for Pitt County
We are glad to share and pass along this opportunity to boost wrestling in your community.
December is a good month for me if you’d like me to come out and do an hour or so teaching technique or strategy at a wrestling practice. If you are new to the area, I coached a state championship team and 3 state runner-ups at DHC and established the present non-scholarship team at ECU. I’ve been out to all 6 Pitt high schools and we try to support area wrestling. Reply to this email or give me a call if you’d like to give your kids a bit of a change-of-pace. You can never be quite sure what will stimulate any particular kid to further success. Here are just some areas I commonly hit:
takedown defense
basic leg wrestling
“situation” stand-ups
standing switch
turn-in or hip-heist roll
arm bars
crossface cradle series
arm drags
low single leg
sag headlock
Milt Sherman
Instructor – Dept. of Kinesiology
shermanm@ecu.edu 252-341-8980
Office: Rm. 163 Minges Coliseum
East Carolina University
SUNY Ulster welcomes return of wrestling
STONE RIDGE >> Wrestling returns to SUNY Ulster for the first time in 37 years Saturday when the Senators host club squads from Cortland and the University of Albany in a triangular meet at Senate Gymnasium. The newly reinstated program is coached by Justin Signorelli — his assistant is William Parks. Rest of the story at http://www.dailyfreeman.com/sports/20161108/suny-ulster-welcomes-return-of-wrestling?mc_cid=86cc02530f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2016 WRAL Tourney Schedule
Friday, Dec. 16 (no breaks between sessions)
12:15 pm EARLIEST TEAMS MAY ARRIVE ON CAMPUS
12:45 pm Weigh-ins (lower gym) – conducted BY TEAM
2:15 pm Coaches scratch meeting
3:00 pm Championship 1st Round (7 mats)
4:45 pm (approx.) Championship 2nd round and Cons. 1st round (7 mats)
6:30 pm (approx.) Consolation 2nd round (7 mats)
Saturday, Dec. 17
7:00 am Weigh-ins
8:00 am Quarterfinals (3 mats) and Cons. 3rd round (4 mats)
9:30 am (approx.) Semifinals (2 mats) and Consolation 4th round (5 mats)
12:30 pm (approx.) Consolation Quarterfinals (4 mats)
1:30 pm (approx.) Consolation Semifinals (3 mats)
3:00 pm (approx.) 3rd, 5th and 7th place matches (3 mats)
5:30 pm Championship matches (1 mat)
Read more at http://www.highschoolot.com/wrestling/page/16282739/#Dr2SLyPECYCKuawJ.99
40 teams set for 45th WRAL tourney
RALEIGH, N.C. — Forty teams from across the state and around the southeast have committed to compete in the 45th annual WRAL Invitational Wrestling Tournament in December. Matches will be held Dec. 16 and 17 at Athens Drive High School in Raleigh. The double-elimination tournament is held on six mats in 14 weight classes with medals for the top 5 places.
Read more at http://www.highschoolot.com/35-teams-set-for-45th-wral-wrestling-tourney/15924742/#TPHrV0Y9OP9BITUq.99
Westminster to launch first NCAA DIII women’s, & men’s programs in Missouri
FULTON, Mo. — “Pin to win” could well be the Blue Jays new battle cry when Westminster College introduces the first NCAA Division III collegiate women’s and men’s wrestling programs in Missouri next year, it was announced today. The wrestling teams were announced by college President Dr. Benjamin Ola. Akande, Athletic Director Tracey Braden, and Coaches Tony and Mike Eierman. “We are excited to be adding NCAA Division III wrestling to our outstanding athletics program here at Westminster College,” Akande said. “And, we’re equally proud of the fact our Lady Blue Jay’s wrestling team will be only one of 10 women’s wrestling teams at private colleges and universities in the country.” Rest of the story at http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/17237
WRAL wrestling tourney gets new director
After 44 years as director of the WRAL Invitational Wrestling Tournament, Jerry Barker will step into an advisory role. Alex Von Hoene, wrestling coach at Knightdale High School will take over as director for the 45th annual tournament, tentatively scheduled for Dec. 16 and 17, 2016.
Hoene will work with a team including Chris Martin, Athens Drive High School wrestling coach, Jim Trenner, assistant director (tournament operations) and Ron Williams, long-time tournament assistant director.
Hoene is a National Board certified, NFHS accredited coach (AIC) and has experience in directing large tournaments. He wrestled at Cary High School and at Appalachian State University.
Read more at http://www.highschoolot.com/wral-wrestling-tourney-gets-new-director/15382152/#Sli6GUer1KiWedrE.99
Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2017
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame announced on Thursday that the Class of 2017 inductees are Distinguished Members Tony (Babe) Gizoni, Cary Kolat, Andre Metzger and Chuck Yagla, Meritorious Official Mike Hagerty, Outstanding American Commander Dominic (Dom) Pudwill Gorie, Order of Merit Greg Hatcher and Medal of Courage Thomas Green.
“The Class of 2017 features truly remarkable individuals who have been successful on and off the mat,” said Lee Roy Smith. Rest of the story is at http://nwhof.org/blog/national-wrestling-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2017/?mc_cid=799e103ee7&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
