Iowa WOMEN’S WRESTLING TO HOST ‘TRAILBLAZER DUALS’
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12
IOWA, LINDENWOOD, PRESBYTERIAN AND SACRED HEART
CARVER HAWKEYE ARENA
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s wrestling team is set to host its first ever home dual inside of Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. CT. The Hawkeyes will welcome Presbyterian, Lindenwood and Sacred Heart for the “Trailblazer Duals” presented by Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
“Being within a 15-minute drive from Iowa City, Hawkeye Nation is part of our DNA and we are very excited about being the presenting sponsor of the Hawkeye women’s wrestling program and the upcoming Trailblazer Duals,” said Riverside Casino & Golf Resort General Manager Damon John. “Our customers are passionate about the Black and Gold, and any avenue to support new opportunities for girls and women is something that Riverside Casino & Golf Resort can get behind!”
The four schools competing are the first schools to have NCAA Division 1 women’s wrestling teams. Iowa announced in September 2021 it would become the first Division I Power Five school to add women’s wrestling. … rest of story at … Hawkeyesports.com/news/2023/10/11/womens-wrestling-to-host-trailblazer-duals
BATTLES WON AWARD PRESENTED TO SPENCER ADAMS
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fl. — In a display of recognition and appreciation, Marine Corps Recruiting Command recently presented the Battles Won Award to Spencer Adams, the wrestling coach of Taylor County High School in Campbellsville, Kentucky, during the National Wrestling Coaches Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 29, 2023. The award was presented to Adams for his genuine commitment to his high school student-athletes, their personal and professional development, and his development as a coach, which has left an indelible impact on his athletes.
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Christopher McComb, communications chief for 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, explained while presenting the award that under Adams’s guidance, his athletes have experienced success on and off the wrestling mats. Furthermore, McComb highlighted how Adam’s unwavering commitment to his athlete’s development as wrestlers and individuals have fostered a culture of discipline, determination and camaraderie within the team, and through this tireless effort, Adams has instilled in his wrestlers the values of hard work, perseverance and teamwork.
“I had this student who had never wrestled before until his junior year come up to me asking about joining the wrestling team,” said Adams. “I asked him if he was willing to get good grades, be a good person and if he’s willing to work hard.”
This particular instance showcases Adams’s dedication to positively influencing the lives of his wrestlers: a student seeking structure and a sense of family approached Coach Adams about joining the wrestling team. Coach Adams, recognizing the importance of providing support and guidance, made an offer to the student.
Adams further explained that he allowed the student to join the team, and the student worked hard to keep up with wrestlers on the team who had been state champions. Adams detailed how the wrestler had to dig deep, push and stay committed even when times were tough.
“He was looking for a family, structure, and purpose,” Adams said. “It wasn’t about wrestling. It was about purpose; wrestling was just the vehicle to get him those things.”
Perhaps motivated by the belief his coach had in him, the student seemed to embrace the opportunity with unwavering determination, Adams noted. He continued to work on the wrestling mat and in the classroom, striving for excellence in his life. As a result, he graduated with a 3.8 GPA, a testament to his hard work and the belief that others had in him. … rest of story … NWCAonline.com/news/2023/10/10/national-wrestling-coaches-association-battles-won-award-presented-to-spencer-adams
2023 U23 U.S. Men’s Freestyle World Team Biographies
57 kg – Cooper Flynn (Seymour, Tenn./Southeast RTC/Titan Mercury WC)
2023: Waclaw Ziolkowski Memorial champion…U23 Freestyle National champion…Fifth at 2023 US Open…
2022: U20 Freestyle World Team Trials runner-up…Fifth at USMC US Open
2021: Third at US Marine Corps 16U & Junior Nationals (Junior Freestyle)…Fourth at Junior Nationals…
2019: Third at Beast of the East…Walsh Ironman runner-up…Fourth at USMC Junior Greco-Roman Nationals…Seventh at USMC Junior Freestyle Nationals… Phil Portuese Northeast Regional champion in Junior Greco-Roman… Phil Portuese Northeast Regional champion in Junior men’s freestyle…
2018: Fifth at Beast of the East…Seventh at Walsh Ironman…Third at 16U USMC Freestyle Nationals…Fourth at Cadet Nationals…Third at Phil Portuese Northeast Regional in men’s freestyle… Phil Portuese Northeast Regional champion in Junior Greco-Roman…
College: Redshirt Freshman at Virginia Tech… rest of team bios and story at … Themat.com/news/2023/october/11/2023-u23-u-s-men-s-freestyle-world-team-biographies
157 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions
An in-depth preview with predictions for the 2023-24 season at 157-pound weight class in Division 1 college wrestling.
It’s October and that means the 2023-24 college wrestling season is right around the corner! In order to help you prepare for the upcoming season, we’ll be previewing all 10 Division 1 weight classes. Check out the article below for an in-depth look at 157 pounds.
Other weight class previews: 125, 133, 141, 174
Returning 2023 All-Americans
- Levi Haines – 2nd place
- Jared Franek – 4th place
- Ed Scott – 5th place
- Peyton Robb – 6th place
- Bryce Andonian – 7th place
- Will Lewan – 8th place … rest of story at … Flowrestling.org/articles/11306348-157-pound-pre-season-ncaa-wrestling-preview-predictions
Everything to know about the college wrestlers competing in the U23 World Championships
The United States brought home 14 medals in the 2023 Senior World Championships, headlined by golds from Amit Elor, Cornell’s Vito Arujau and Penn State alums Zain Retherford and David Taylor.
Now it’s time for the U23 world team members to have their shot.
Here’s what NCAA wrestling fans need to know about this team, their collegiate credentials and their potential against world-level competition.
First, let’s break down where all of these athletes went to school or currently attend school:
MEN’S FREESTYLE
| NAME | WEIGHT | SCHOOL | ACCOLADES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flynn | 57kg | Virginia Tech | Two-time Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association champion15-6 Varsity career record for the Hokies |
| Julian Chlebove | 61kg | Arizona State | 2021 Sun Devil Starter at 141 pounds23-18 varsity career record |
| Brock Hardy | 65kg | Nebraska | 2023 NCAA All-American at 141 pounds35-11 varsity career record for the Cornhuskers |
Tulsa Central Looks to Rebuild Their Historic Wrestling Program in its First Season Back Since 1996
Colton Roberts recently took on the challenging task of rebuilding one of the most historic high school wrestling programs in the country. From the late 1920s to the late 1940s, Tulsa Central dominated wrestling in the state of Oklahoma, and Nationally. In 1996, they dropped the sport, but this year it returns.
Roberts is the head coach and has quickly put together a balanced roster across most weight classes with a few seniors with wrestling experience from other schools. They’ve also got a number of athletes who are brand new to the sport.
We spoke with Roberts and a few of his senior Captains this week. You can watch their interviews here … rest of story at Owrestle.com/tulsa-central-looks-to-rebuild-their-historic-wrestling-program-in-its-first-season-back-since-1996
Over 140 Ranked Girls Have Registered For Super 32
Every ranked wrestler registered to compete in the girls divisions at the 2023 of the Defense Soap Super 32 Challenge
The girls divisions of the Super 32 Challenge get deeper every year. That trend continues at the 2023 edition with no less 141 nationally-ranked wrestlers registered to compete across 12 weight classes, including seven #1s. Oct 21-22, 8:00 AM EDT
2023 Super 32
You can find the most current National Girls High School rankings here. Please note that different weight classes are used for the rankings and at Super 32. Below is a list of all the girls we could find in the registration, grouped by their Super 32 weight class, along with their listed high school and the state.
95 Pounds
#2 at 95lbs: Jaclyn Bouzakis – Wyoming Seminary, PA
#6 at 95lbs: Lilly Breeden – Liberty, MO
#11 at 95lbs: Libertie Nigh – Urbana, OH
100 Pounds
#2 at 100lbs: Madison Nieuwenhuis – Plainwell, MI
#3 at 100lbs: Rianne Murphy – Crown Point, IN
#4 at 95lbs: Kendall Moe – Hamilton Heights, IN
#8 at 95lbs: Katie Biscoglia – Van Meter, IA
#9 at 100lbs: Bianca Eide – Stillwater, MN
#16 at 100lbs: Zoey Haney – Troy Buchanon, MO
#19 at 100lbs: Lisa Pastoriza – Wyooming Seminary, AZ
#20 at 100lbs: Sandy Breeden – Liberty, MO
#21 at 100lbs: Mia Galindo – Robinson Secondary, VA
#23 at 100lbs: Jamie Hearl – Mount Airy, NC
#24 at 100lbs: Camdyn Elliott – Gulf Breeze, FL
106 pounds
#1 at 100lbs: Epenesa Elison – St John Bosco, CA
#4 at 105lbs: Harlee Hiller – Loyola Academy, IL
#9 at 105lbs: Charlie Wylie – Port Jervis, NJ
#10 at 100lbs: Addison Morse – Harrah, OK … rest of story at … Flowrestling.org/articles/11306280-over-140-ranked-girls-have-registered-for-super-32
The Citadel Wrestling Releases 2023-24 Schedule
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel wrestling program officially announced the upcoming 2023-24 schedule, per a release Monday afternoon. The Bulldogs open the season on Wednesday, Nov. 1, start conference competition on Sunday, Jan. 21 before wrapping up the year at the SoCon Championship in early March.
The Citadel launches the 2023-24 campaign with back-to-back duals against Allen and Montreat on Wednesday, Nov. 1 before hosting a major tournament — Battle at The Citadel — later that same week on Sunday, Nov. 5. The Bulldogs hit the road for an extended period from Saturday, Nov. 11 at the George Mason Duals to Friday, Jan. 12 at the Davidson Duals, notably attending both the Navy Classic on Saturday, Nov. 18 and the Las Vegas Wrestling Invitational from Friday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, Dec. 2 as well as matching up against Duke and Queens on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
The Bulldogs open SoCon play at Appalachian State on Sunday, Jan. 21 before closing out league duals against Presbyterian on Thursday, Feb. 22 back home. Finally, The Citadel concludes the season at the Southern Conference Championship, a one-day tournament slated for Saturday, March 9 in Boone, N.C. … rest of story at … Citadelsports.com/news/2023/10/11/wrestling-releases-2023-24-schedule
141 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions
A preview with predictions for the 2023-24 season at 141-pound weight class in Division 1 college wrestling
It’s October and that means the 2023-24 college wrestling season is right around the corner! In order to help you prepare for the upcoming season, we’ll be previewing all 10 Division 1 weight classes. Check out the article below for an in-depth look at 141 pounds.
Returning 2023 141-Pound All-Americans
- Real Woods – 2nd
- Beau Bartlett – 3rd
- Lachlan McNeil – 4th
- Clay Carlson – 5th
- Brock Hardy – 6th
Other All-Americans In The Field This Year
- Jesse Mendez – 6th at 133 in 2023
- Cole Matthews – 5th in 2022
- CJ Composto – 8th in 2022
The Favorite
Real Woods is coming off a runner-up finish at the 2023 NCAA Tournament and will be the favorite at 141 pounds entering the 2023-24 season. Last year Woods compiled a 20-1 record with his only loss coming in the NCAA finals against Andrew Alirez. Outside of the Alirez loss, Woods put together an incredible season with 12 of his 20 wins coming by bonus – 2 falls, 4 techs, and 6 majors. Alirez recently announced his plans to take an Olympic making the path even more open for Woods to win a title in his final collegiate season.
On top of Real Woods being #1 at 141 pounds, he’s currently ranked #9 in our pound-for-pound rankings. Woods’ top game sets him apart from most wrestlers in the country and he might have the best cross-wrist tilt in college wrestling. In fact, Woods was able to turn Andrew Alirez in the NCAA finals and earned near-fall points in 4 of his 5 matches at the NCAA tournament. Beyond that, Woods finishes his single leg with a high rate of success, and is incredibly challenging to score on in the neutral position. To put it simply, Woods is the man to beat this year at 141 and it will be a tall task for any wrestler in the country to stop him from winning NCAAs. … rest of story at … Flowrestling.org/articles/11304615-141-pound-pre-season-ncaa-wrestling-preview-predictions
Missouri Wrestling Announces 2023-24 Schedule
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri wrestling is going into the 2023-24 with two consecutive Big 12 Tournament Championships and a fifth-place finish in the 2022-23 season. The Tigers are beginning their season under returning head coach Brian Smith for his 26th season, with the annual Black and Gold Scrimmage at the Hearnes Center on Oct. 28.
Missouri starts its season with the second annual Tiger Style Invite in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 11. The tournament will again be held at Staley High School, home of Zach Elam and Rocky Elam. Mizzou then returns to Columbia for a two-match home stand, facing Arizona State on Nov. 19. and its first conference opponent in Oklahoma on Dec. 1.
The Tigers will travel to SIUE for the Cougar Clash on Dec. 2, then back to the Hearnes Center to take on Wyoming on Dec. 8, and Air Force on Dec. 17. Then the team is off to St. Louis where the Tigers will meet Illinois at the Stiefel Theater, Dec. 21, as part of the Mizzou to the Lou series.
Missouri starts the New Year at home against Virginia Tech on Jan. 2 before kicking off three weeks on the road, where it will be facing Stanford (Jan. 10), West Virginia (Jan. 26) and Cornell (Jan. 28).
Mizzou returns home for a brief conference match versus Oklahoma State on Feb. 4, then back on the road facing North Dakota State (Feb. 16), South Dakota State (Feb. 18), Northern Iowa (Feb. 23) and finishing up conference play at Iowa State (Feb. 25).
The Big 12 Championship will return to the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., March 9-10. The Tigers are looking to extend their streak and win their 13th consecutive conference title and third Big 12 Championship Title. Mizzou Athletics will host The NCAA Tournament in Tiger territory in Kansas City, Mo., March 21-23. Junior Keegan O’Toole is returning for the 2023-24 season as a back-to-back defending NCAA champion in the 165-pound weight class. … rest of story at … MUtigers.com/news/2023/10/5/wrestling-announces-2023-24-schedule
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