Men’s Wrestling Senior Day Against Southern Virginia Moved to Friday
The Greensboro College Men’s Wrestling match against Southern Virginia scheduled for January 24 has been moved to Friday, January 23 at 4:00 pm inside Reynolds Gym.
The team will be honoring their seniors for senior day. Watch live on the Greensboro College Athletics YouTube channel. … more at … https://greensborocollegesports.com/news/2026/1/21/mens-wrestling-senior-day-against-southern-virginia-moved-to-friday-january-23-at-4-00.aspx
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Men’s Wrestling Defeats Southern Virginia on Senior Night
Greensboro, NC – It was a senior night to remember for Greensboro College Men’s Wrestling as they defeated Southern Virginia in an ODAC dual, 29-16.
After the 125lb class went to the Knights via forfeit, Triston Woodward got Greensboro on the scoreboard with a major decision win in the 133lb match. The Knights earned a win in the 141lb matchup, but Josue DelCid took down Richie Kulessa of SVU via fall in the 149lb class.
In the 157lb match, Carson Gardner came from behind to earn a 7-6 decision victory. Immediately after this match, Nick Menjivar dominated the 165lb matchup after earning a pin in just 46 seconds.
The Knights took the 174lb match, but Omori Lee (184lb) and Isaiah Manning (197lb) each earned victories in their respective matches to secure the team win.
Notes:
– Lee takes over the team lead with 13 wins on the season. … more at … https://greensborocollegesports.com/news/2026/1/23/mens-wrestling-defeats-southern-virginia-on-senior-day.aspx
Growing Is the Purpose: Keeping Education First in High School Sports
NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker writes about the importance of keeping education at the center of high school athletics.
High school sports is experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure. Across the country, young athletes are training earlier, competing year-round and navigating expectations shaped by a rapidly expanding youth sports economy. For many families, athletics now feel like increasingly high stakes.
High school sports operate differently—by design. They exist within schools, alongside classrooms, guided by the same educational mission. Participation is structured to support academic success and to teach intangibles like discipline, teamwork, resilience and responsibility. Rules around eligibility, seasons and competition are not barriers to ambition; they are safeguards for students. As expectations around winning and advancement continue to rise, we at the NCHSAA believe it is worth reaffirming the role that high school athletics play in education—and why that purpose matters.
Every high school athlete is a student first, and we see high school sports as a vital extension of the classroom. In “the last class of the day,” student-athletes develop character and integrity and learn life lessons they will carry with them long after their playing days are over.
Today’s high school student-athletes will be tomorrow’s leaders. So, while the goal of playing high school sports is to win, the true purpose is much greater—for students to learn and grow as people.
How? By keeping high school sports educational, competitively balanced and accessible for all students. Why? To ensure high school sports develop the whole person, not just the athlete. … more at … https://www.highschoolot.com/story/growing-is-the-purpose-keeping-education-first-in-high-school-sports/22305650/
Wolverines Win Final Two Bouts to Claim Back-and-Forth Battle Against No. 11 Illinois
By: Leah Howard
» No. 12 Michigan claimed six bouts, including three of the final four, to defeat No. 11 Illinois, 18-14, in a dual that featured five lead changes; U-M improved to 3-0 in Big Ten duals.
» Hayden Walters (197 pounds) scored a last-second takedown to earn a 5-1 decision and put Michigan back in front in the penultimate match; Taye Ghadiali (Hwt) then clinched the dual with a 7-4 decision.
» Cameron Catrabone (157) erased a five-point deficit with a reversal and four-point tilt in the final minute of his 8-7 decision against Ryan Bennett.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The No. 13-ranked University of Michigan wrestling team won three of the final four bouts, including the last two, to secure an 18-14 victory over No. 11 Illinois on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 18) at Crisler Center. The dual featured five lead changes as the Wolverines rallied to improve to 3-0 in Big Ten Conference action.
Redshirt freshman Hayden Walters, ranked 20th at 197 pounds, used a last-second takedown to defeat Dylan Connell, 5-1, and put Michigan back in front in the penultimate bout. After a scoreless first period, the wrestlers traded escapes in the second and third, with Walters holding a :58 riding-time advantage entering the final minute. With the score tied 1-1 and :11 remaining following a restart, Connell attempted a half-shot single, but Walters immediately spun behind to secure the decisive takedown and extend his advantage time to 1:03 for the extra point.
Graduate student Taye Ghadiali sealed the Michigan victory in the final bout, earning a 7-4 decision against Ryan Boersma. Ghadiali scored a pair of first-period takedowns before Boersma narrowed the margin with a second-period score. Ghadiali did not surrender another point, improving to 14-2 on the season.
Illinois captured the dual’s first two bouts to build an early 7-0 lead, though freshman Gauge Botero held top-ranked and defending NCAA champion Lucas Byrd to a 7-2 decision at 133 pounds, riding out the third period.Michigan responded with three straight decisions to take its first lead, 9-7, at the intermission break as graduate students Dylan Ragusin and Lachlan McNeil, along with redshirt freshman Cameron Catrabone, each earned wins to improve to 3-0 in Big Ten duals.
Ragusin blanked Kole Brower, 3-0, at 141 pounds, scoring a second-period reversal and riding out the third to accumulate 3:43 in advantage time. McNeil, ranked 13th at 149 pounds, earned a 10-4 decision … more at … https://mgoblue.com/news/2026/1/18/wrestling-wolverines-win-final-two-bouts-to-claim-back-and-forth-battle-against-no-11-illinois
Campbell falls to The Citadel and Rider in home opener
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – The Campbell wrestling team opened its home schedule Saturday afternoon, dropping duals to The Citadel and Rider at Gore Arena.
Graduate students Logan Heil and Ryan Bolletino, along with sophomores Sawyer Van Rider and Kendrick Hodge, each recorded victories for the Camels.
Campbell fell 26-9 to The Citadel in the first dual. Heil put the Camels on the board at 133 pounds with a 1-0 decision, while Bolletino added a 4-1 win at 174. Van Rider closed the dual with a 2-1 decision at heavyweight.
In the second matchup, Campbell suffered a 42-3 loss to Rider. Hodge accounted for the Camels’ lone victory, earning a 4-1 decision at 157 pounds.
UP NEXT
Campbell will host another tri-meet Friday, Jan. 23, … more at … https://gocamels.com/news/2026/1/17/wrestling-falls-to-the-citadel-and-rider-in-home-opener.aspx
Tornado Roll Past Mount Olive in Dominant Performance
The fifth ranked King University women’s wrestling team delivered another commanding outing this week, powering past the University of Mount Olive in a dual that showcased depth, speed, and overwhelming control across the lineup. The Tornado set the pace early and never let up, piling up falls and bonus point victories to secure another strong result in January competition.
Bristol, Tenn. – The King University women’s wrestling team delivered another strong performance this week, defeating Mount Olive in a dual that highlighted the strength and consistency of one of the nation’s top programs. King controlled the action from start to finish, using rapid pins and decisive wins to secure the team victory.
How It Happened
King vs. Mount Olive
103 – Lilian Prendergast (UMO) won by forfeit
110 – Avery Kibelbek (King) pinned Aspen Cook in 0:00 … more at … https://kingtornado.com/news/2026/1/17/womens-wrestling-tornado-roll-past-mount-olive-in-dominant-performance.aspx
Wrestling Tops Campbell to Open SoCon Play, Edged by Rider in Saturday Doubleheader
BUIES CREEK, N.C. — Powered by a slew of notable results from Carson DesRosier (149 lbs), Thomas Snipes (165 lbs) and Brodie Porter (184 lbs), The Citadel (5-6, 1-0 SoCon) registered a split performance in the weekend tri-meet against host Campbell (2-12, 1-1 SoCon) and fellow visitor Rider (6-4, 2-0 MAC), initially notching the Bulldogs’ first league victory behind a dominant 26-9 performance over the Camels before faltering in the early afternoon matchup versus the Broncs, 31-9, to close out back-to-back duals Saturday at Carter Gym.
“It was good to start the SoCon dual season off with a win,” interim head coach Luke Welch said. “The team faced some adversity this week with sickness and injuries and Campbell have some tough individuals and they compete hard, so to come out on top of that dual meet is awesome. We’re looking ahead towards Presbyterian now, and we’re focusing on getting better every time we compete. I’m happy with the group we have and I’m excited to watch the guys grow.” … more at … https://citadelsports.com/news/2026/1/17/wrestling-tops-campbell-to-open-socon-play-edged-by-rider-in-saturday-doubleheader.aspx
Men’s Wrestling Wins Thrilling Dual over D2 Lander
MARIETTA, Ga. – The #2 Life University men’s wrestling team used key bonus points late in the dual to pull away from sixth-ranked Lander, earning a hard-fought 20–16 victory Saturday afternoon. … more at … https://liferunningeagles.com/news/2026/1/17/mens-wrestling-wins-thrilling-dual-over-d2-lander.aspx
Division III delegates approve establishment of DIII Women’s Wrestling Championships
The session also discussed eligibility, automatic qualifiers and the Transfer Portal
Division III delegates approved multiple proposals at their business session Friday at the NCAA Convention.
Key legislative proposals included establishing a Division III championship for women’s wrestling, redefining how a season of eligibility is used, permitting multiple automatic qualifiers for conferences, and requiring mandatory use of the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Delegates additionally approved National Collegiate Championships in both stunt and acrobatics and tumbling. Both inaugural championships will be held in spring 2027. Delegates also approved … more at … https://www.ncaa.org/news/2026/1/16/media-center-division-iii-delegates-approve-establishment-of-diii-womens-wrestling-championships.aspx
Wyoming Upsets No. 10 South Dakota State, 24-18
LARAMIE, Wyoming (1/18/26) – The University of Wyoming wrestling team has curiously resided just on the outside looking in of the NWCA Coaches’ Poll. Even though the Cowboys have scored more points against No. 1 Penn State than any other team this season and their only losses have come to top 10 teams, the Pokes were still not viewed as one of the 25 best teams in the country.
That’ll change following Sunday. Wyoming defeated No. 10 South Dakota State, 24-18, inside the UniWyo Sports Complex, marking its first victory over a top 10 team in eight years. “That’s a really good team,” head coach Mark Branch said. “To be able to pull off that win says a lot about our guys and our team. We had a lot of big moments in that dual. And to beat a team like that, you have to have big moments.”
No. 32 Jared Hill (157) provided one of those big moments. He pinned No. 17 Cael Swensen in overtime, which vaulted Wyoming ahead, 14-9. It was a lead the Pokes never relinquished. “That was super gutsy,” Branch said. “It was kill or be killed. If Jared doesn’t do what he did, he goes to his back. Jared went for it, and that was a huge momentum swing. It got the crowd on their feet and was huge heading into halftime.”
Sloan Swan (165) showcased some guts, as well. He had been struggling this season, but he logged one of the biggest wins of his career coming out of halftime. Swan utilized a late takedown to upset No. 27 Marcus Espinoza-Owens via decision, 4-1. “Having Jared go out there against a really tough guy and get a win, that was huge,” Swan said. “You can feel the energy rise, and it pumped me up.”
The lead Swan gave the Cowboys needed a little extra help, and without No. 4 … more at … https://gowyo.com/news/2026/1/18/wrestling-upsets-no-10-south-dakota-state-24-18.aspx
No. 7 Hokies defeat Mountaineers in a Center for the Arts masterpiece
BLACKSBURG – In one of wrestling’s most unique experiences, No. 7 Virginia Tech (6-2, 1-0) put on a show in their annual dual on stage with a 39-0 victory over visiting App State (5-5, 2-0) in a sold-out Center for the Arts on Friday night. The Hokies won all ten bouts against the Mountaineers with six coming by way of bonus point and winning both ranked bouts including an upset victory by Jaden Bullock over No. 25 Tomas Brooker to highlight the evening.
Bullock Flips the Script
- Redshirt senior Jaden Bullock avenged a loss just two weeks prior with an exciting 8-6 decision victory over No. 25 ranked Tomas Brooker at 184-pounds. Brooker took their first meeting at Southern Scuffle via 4-2 decision, but it was Bullock flipping the script in Blacksburg. Bullock notched two takedowns in the first period which proved to be the difference maker for the Hokie.
Hokies Load Up the Bonus
- No. 4 Eddie Ventresca continued his impressive form with another takedown clinic to secure the 20-5 victory. Ventresca poured on three takedowns in the final minute to register the tech fall for the Hokies at 125-pounds against Colby McBride.
- At 141-pounds, another freshman from the highly lauded Hokies recruiting class made his dual debut. Drew Gorman erupted for a 16-0 tech fall over Aldo Hernandez to add to the tally for the home team – notching a takedown, three sets of four-point nearfalls, and an escape to secure his first dual start.
- No. 10 Collin Gaj continues to move up the rankings, adding another ranked victory to his resume with a 10-2 major decision over No. 33 Kaden Keiser. Leading 4-2 with less than a minute left, Gaj converted a takedown into nearfall for a quick six points added to the final score and securing the victory at 149-pounds.
- Mac Church took the mat at 165-pounds to the tune of a 9-0 major decision over Anthony Conetta. A takedown to four nearfall in the second period for Church was the difference along with an escape and riding time point for yet another bonus point victory for the Hokies.
- Redshirt junior Sergio Desiante blitzed Joe Zovistski to a 18-2 technical fall in just 4:32 at 174-pounds. Desiante put on a takedown clinic with four takedowns and then adding nearfall points to add more to the total bonus tally for Tech.
- Finishing off bonus points was No. 17 Sonny Sasso at 197-pounds with an 8-0 major decision. Sasso controlled Logan Eller with two takedowns, a riding time point, and an escape to get back into the win column.
Campbell and Mullen Controlling in Victories
- No. 11 Dillon Campbell was gritty in a 4-0 decision victory over Jarvis Litle at 133-pounds. Campbell was aggressive but just couldn’t find an offensive score; he would manage to garner an escape, riding time point, and a stall point in his favor.
- At heavyweight, No. 16 Jimmy Mullen was forced to battle early but pulled away late against a tough Stephan Monchery. Mullen scored the first takedown but found himself trailing 3-4 at the end of the first. … more at … https://hokiesports.com/news/2026/01/17/no-7-hokies-defeat-mountaineers-in-a-center-for-the-arts-masterpiece
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