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The Triumph of Talent: Recap of the 6th Annual Wonder Women Wrestling Tournament, Wonder Women VI

Columbia, Mo. – January 2025 – In a dazzling showcase of skill, determination, and sheer talent, the 6th Annual Wonder Women Wrestling Tournament proved to be a resounding success, drawing in over 2000 spectators eager to witness the prowess of some of the nation’s most formidable high school female wrestlers. The tournament, now in its seventh year, has evolved into a beacon of excellence, featuring nationally ranked competitors and power-packed nationally ranked teams vying for the coveted Wonder Women championship belts and team trophies.
The Wonder Women Tournament has become synonymous with showcasing rising stars in the world of high school female wrestling, and this year was no exception. With 28 nationally ranked competitors, the tournament demonstrated exponential growth in both participants and talent, solidifying its reputation as a premier event in the wrestling community.
This year, the Wonder Women Tournament reached new heights, hosting 83 teams from nine states across the nation. The diversity and talent on display were undeniable as competitors from Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Nebraska battled through intense brackets. Each state brought its best, with wrestlers making their mark in the finals, solidifying the tournament’s status as a premier national stage for high school female wrestling excellence.
For the first time in Wonder Women history, an out-of-state team claimed the Championship title. Broken Arrow High School from Oklahoma, ranked #5 in the nation by FloWrestling, triumphed over the higher-ranked Bixby High School, also from Oklahoma, which holds the #2 spot. Francis Howell Central High School from Missouri earned an honorable mention in the national ranking and secured third place. Nixa High School (Mo.), ranked #5 nationally and the 2023 Wonder Women champion, took fourth place, followed by Belton (Mo.) (honorable mention), in fifth. A three-way tie for sixth place included Kearney (Mo.) (honorable mention), Menasha (Wis.), and Liberty (Mo.). 
These results highlight the tournament’s competitive spirit and its mission to showcase unexpected triumphs while celebrating the exceptional talent of young female wrestlers. As the curtains fall on the 6th Annual Wonder … more at … https://www.win-magazine.com/2025/01/30/the-triumph-of-talent-recap-of-the-6th-annual-wonder-women-wrestling-tournament-wonder-women-vi/

February 5, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

As girls’ wrestling grows, it faces old stigmas and new challenges

More and more female athletes are participating in high school wrestling, but rapid expansion is never simple.
By Michael Howes
On a Friday afternoon this month, five wrestling mats covered the gym floor at Northeast High in Pasadena, the setting for a day-long tournament called “Who’s #1.”
In the minutes before the event began, wrestlers put the finishing twists in their braids and ensured their singlets fit snugly while a sizable crowd filed into wooden bleachers. By the end of the night, the concession stand would sell out of hot food. This tournament was for female wrestlers only, featuring 215 competitors from 47 schools. Its size and scope were a testament to the rapid growth of the girls’ sport. “It was a great event,” Northeast Coach Chris Dyke said. “The chance for us to bring that many girls together at one event is a good thing.”
Over the past decade, female participation in high school wrestling has surged locally and nationally. According to Virginia High School League participation surveys, the number of female wrestlers in Virginia increased by 133.57 percent since the 2021-22 school year, following the VHSL’s addition of an open girls’ individual tournament. Maryland has seen a 53.37 percent rise in female wrestlers since 2019, with 638 girls competing last year, according to USA Wrestling.
But growth is never simple. As the numbers get bigger, old stigmas persist and new challenges emerge. “It’s slowly getting better,” said Rockville senior Anastasia Dakoulas, who won the tournament’s 130-pound bracket. “But there’s still some discrepancies between the girls and the boys.”
Old and new challenges
For a burgeoning sport, recruitment often falls to dedicated coaches and the athletes themselves.
La Plata wrestling coach John Pankhurst was tossing mulch at a 2022 fundraiser when he recruited his first female wrestler. He found himself working alongside Madison Rich, then a freshman with the lacrosse program. Pankhurst convinced Rich to try the sport, and she became one of five female wrestlers to join the team the following winter. Three years later, in Rich’s senior year, the team has 16 female wrestlers. “At school events, we would just go around and say, ‘Are you interested in joining wrestling?’” La Plata senior Oriana Boling said. “We’d get their names down and everything.”
Rockville Coach Ryan Fickes attends other sporting events at the Montgomery County school, talking to parents about the merits of wrestling. He is joined in his recruiting efforts by Dakoulas, who won the 130-pound girls’ state title last season. After being the only girl on the team last winter, Dakoulas recruited friends and former soccer teammates to join her, raising the team’s total to five.
But as she works to grow the sport, Dakoulas said, she has to confront old stigmas. … more at … https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/01/22/girls-high-school-wrestling/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzM3NTIyMDAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzM4OTA0Mzk5LCJpYXQiOjE3Mzc1MjIwMDAsImp0aSI6Ijk2MTc5OTIzLTZkYmUtNDUwMi1iOGQ2LTc1ZTg5NWRmY2Q1MSIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9zcG9ydHMvMjAyNS8wMS8yMi9naXJscy1oaWdoLXNjaG9vbC13cmVzdGxpbmcvIn0.1UUOcPfUQCeiuflFzmw0PzpdqxlBNYWwoZ8Lj53HOWk
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Through four years of sanctioned girls wrestling in North Dakota, athletes, coaches look back on sport’s rise
Grand Forks’ program has grown exponentially over the last few years, now at a roster of 28 girls.
GRAND FORKS — 2025 marks year four of sanctioned girls wrestling in North Dakota, meaning freshmen on varsity in year one are now seniors going for glory one more time. Grand Forks’ program has grown alongside the sport’s popularity, now with a roster of 28 in 2024-25, including eight middle schoolers.
It’s a sight senior Bryn Larson could have only dreamed of when she first started wrestling in sixth grade. “It was listed as an intramural sport in sixth grade, and I was like, ‘Sure, why not, I’ll give it a go,'” Larson recalled. “All day before practice, I was like, ‘Are you doing wrestling? Is anyone else?’ None of my classes, no kids were doing wrestling,” she added. It turned out she was only one of two girls to show up that day. Instead of quitting, she pressed on, learning the ropes of the sport through her middle school career. “I wanted to show other people that they could do it too if they wanted,” Larson said.
After three years wrestling against boys, girls wrestling became sanctioned in North Dakota right before her freshman year, giving her a chance to compete on a bigger stage and against other girls. “I ran home to my mom screaming, I was so excited,” Larson recalled. “Then we found out that my middle school coach was going to transition to be the high school girls coach, so I was over the moon,” she added. … more at … https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/through-four-years-of-sanctioned-girls-wrestling-in-north-dakota-athletes-coaches-look-back-on-sports-rise

January 27, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

New College Wrestling Programs

Northampton Men’s Wrestling Debuts with Win Over Bergen
NEWTON, NJ – The Northampton men’s wrestling team made their debut on Wednesday evening, downing Bergen Community College, 39-11, in their inaugural match, before falling to host Sussex County Community College, 39-11, at Skylander Arena. Jaden Figueroa (Fountain Hill, PA/Executive Charter) made history for Northampton, pinning Daniel Vela of Bergen Community College at 125, for the first victory in Spartan history. 
Diego Dominguez (Perkasie, PA/Palisades) and Xavier Arner (Schnecksville, PA/Whitehall) ended the evening with two victories each, while Luke Velekei (Pen Argyl, PA/Pen Argyl) earned a victory in his match, pinning Shawn Pawlowski of Sussex.  “Excited to be part of history,” remarked Head Coach Shaun Lally, … more at … https://www.nccspartans.com/news/2025/1/22/mens-wrestling-wrestling.aspx
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Kean Announces Addition of Men’s and Women’s Wrestling; DiSanto Named Head Coach
UNION, N.J. (1/22/25) – The Kean University athletics department has announced the hiring of Christopher DiSanto as the head wrestling coach while officially announcing the addition of men’s and women’s wrestling. DiSanto will lead both programs, which will bring Kean’s NCAA offerings to 22 (23 overall with varsity eSports).  The men’s program will resume after remaining dormant since 1996, while the women’s team will be the first of its kind at Kean. The creation of a women’s program comes at the perfect time as the NCAA just announced Women’s Wrestling as their 91st championship sport. “I am excited to hire Coach DiSanto as our new Head Women’s and Men’s Wrestling Coach,” stated Kelly Williams, Director of Athletics and Recreation. “Chris is well connected within the wrestling community and brings tremendous college coaching experience with a tireless work ethic to lead our wrestling programs to success in the classroom and in competition soon. It is really a special time for Kean Athletics as we make history by adding women’s wrestling to our department and creating another opportunity for young women to follow their passion on the collegiate level.  Also, reestablishing our men’s wrestling program marks the continued expansion of sports offerings, reinforcing the university’s commitment to diverse athletic opportunities for student-athletes.”
DiSanto comes to Kean after being the Head Men’s Wrestling Coach at Bergen Community College since 2013. He dealt with all aspects of the program, including scheduling, organizing home matches, announcing, recruiting and statistical record keeping.
DiSanto was a Region 19 runner up in 2024 and 2016. In 2024, he finished in the top 10 in the NJCAA Division III and had an All-American named while finishing in the top eight. Prior to BCC, DiSanto was … more at … https://keanathletics.com/news/2025/1/22/general-kean-announces-addition-of-mens-and-womens-wrestling-disanto-named-head-coach.aspx
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Heart to Add Three Women’s Wrestling Programs
The Heart of America Athletic Conference proudly announces the addition of three new programs that will compete in women’s wrestling in the conference. Full member Graceland University announced … more at … https://www.heartofamericaconference.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250117m9o38h
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Heart to Add Bismarck State and Bellevue Men’s Wrestling Programs
The Heart of America Athletic Conference proudly announces the addition of two new programs that will compete in men’s wrestling in the conference. … more at … https://www.heartofamericaconference.com/sports/mwrest/2024-25/releases/20250117n6j6hk
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Men’s Wrestling Secures First Dual Win, Concludes CCIW Duals
Titans defeat CUW for first dual win since program’s reinstitution
KENOSHA, Wis. – For the first time since the program was reinstated prior to the 2023-24 season, the Illinois Wesleyan University men’s wrestling team picked up a dual win. The Titans defeated College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin foe Concordia University Wisconsin, 43-12. The win kicked off the program’s first appearance in the CCIW Duals Saturday, Jan. 25, where IWU would ultimately post a 1-2 record on the day.
Illinois Wesleyan 43, Concordia Wisconsin 12
IWU kicked off the day with a commanding win over CCIW affiliate Concordia Wisconsin, marking the first dual win since the program was reinstated prior to the 2023-24 season. 
Freshman Chandler Gardner (Marengo, Ill.-Marian Central Catholic) picked up a win by forfeit at 125 pounds, while fellow freshman Jackson Castaneda (Oak Forest, Ill.-Oak Forest) earned the win via forfeit at 165 pounds. With the match even after alternating forfeits, sophomore Austin Johnston (Normal, Ill.-Normal West) took down CUW’s Anastacio Martinez. Johnston earned his 12th win of the season, taking the match by major decision, 15-3.
Freshman Ameer Alamawi (New Lenox, Ill.-Lincoln-Way Central) was the first of four pins by the Titans on the day, as he needed just 1:39 to take down … more at … https://www.iwusports.com/news/2025/1/25/mens-wrestling-mens-wrestling-secures-first-dual-win-concludes-cciw-duals.aspx


January 27, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

Cowboys, Buckeyes take out ranked opponents, Top 25 sees minimal movement

Manheim, Pennsylvania – One upset created some movement in the lower half of the NWCA Division I Men’s Wrestling Coaches Poll released on Tuesday, but in large, there were minimal changes in the poll.
The biggest upset came in West Virginia as California Baptist upended then-No. 18 West Virginia 18-15 in New Cumberland. The loss dropped the Mountaineers (3-1) four spots to No. 22.
There were only two duals between ranked teams this past week: No. 3 Oklahoma State (5-0) trounced No. 21 Oklahoma 35-3 at Bedlam, while No. 5 Ohio State topped then-No. 19 Pittsburgh 20-17.
The top 10 remained the same as No. 1 Penn State (3-0) shutout Wyoming 54-0 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Other action saw No. 10 Northern Iowa beat perennial Division II power Nebraska-Kearney 35-8, No. 13 Iowa State beat North Dakota State 27-12, Rutgers (8-2) swept a trio of duals with Gardner-Webb, Kent State and Clarion, while Little Rock beat Chattanooga 32-6 on Monday night.
Methodology: The NWCA Division I Wrestling Coaches Poll is voted on by two coaches from each Division I wrestling conference. Each first-place vote is worth 25 points, 24 points for a second-place vote, 23 points for a third-place vote, and so on, through to one point for a 25th-place vote. The poll is based on dual meet results.
NWCA Division I Men’s Wrestling Coaches Poll
December 17, 2024
… more at … https://nwcaonline.com/news/2024/12/17/ncaa-division-1-men-cowboys-buckeyes-take-out-ranked-opponents-top-25-sees-minimal-movement.aspx

December 27, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

More Carolinas’ Colleges Results

#14 Lander Earns Second Shutout of Season; Dispatches Coker 47-0
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The 14th-ranked Lander Wrestling team went a perfect ten for ten in matches as they shut out the Coker Cobras, 47-0, on Thursday evening at the DeLoach Center.
Lander improved to a perfect 3-0 in duals and has the same record in conference action. Coker drops to 0-2 overall with the same record in Conference Carolinas.
Six of Lander’s ten wins came from bonus point margins, including pins from Sammy Gerard, David Hunsberger, Nathan Buckovich, Hunter Jones, and the reigning Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week, Issac Sheeren.
Oren Decker started the match with an 11-10 win, using a third-period takedown to secure the three points. Christian Davis then got a sudden victory at 133 over seventh-ranked     
Stephen Spitko to make it 6-0, Bearcats, after two matches.
After another decision from Isham Peace and a dominant 21-4 technical fall by Reid Noble, Gerard pinned Noah Korenoski who was ranked higher than the Fairfax, Va. native in the last regional poll and that sparked a run of four straight pins for the Bearcats that made it 38-0, Lander, after eight matches. Marvelous Rutledge picked up a 10-4 decision at 197 before Sheeren closed out the match with a bang with a first-period pin.
The Bearcats will have a well-deserved week away from competition before they compete next in split-squad action on November 23rd with a group traveling to Marietta, Georgia to take part … more at … https://landerbearcats.com/news/2024/11/14/wrestling-14-lander-earns-second-shutout-of-season-dispatches-coker-47-0.aspx
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Davidson College Cruises to Pair of Wins in Home Opener
DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Davidson College wrestling team began their dual slate with a pair of wins over Belmont Abbey and Saint Andrews. The Wildcats won 26-16 over the Crusaders and 51-0 over the Knights in the team’s home opener.

Belmont Abbey Match
Enis Ljikovic started things off with a 4-0 shutout over Brett Balzan at 125 pounds. The Crusaders got six team points with a forfeit win at 133 then, won the 141-pound bout in a tight one-point decision to go up 9-3.
Davidson’s middle weights took over and put the ‘Cats back in firm control. Tyler-Xavier McKnight turned in a 10-1 major decision victory, captain Tanner Peake cruised to a 22-3 tech fall, Ian McGehee got a quick pin on a massive body slam in under a minute, and Marc Koch also got a tech fall on 17 points.
The Crusaders won the 184 and 197-pound matches to make it 23-16 heading into the heavyweight match. In that match, DJ Spring II won in the second overtime period on riding time to seal the deal on a 26-16 victory.

Saint Andrews Match
Davidson led wire-to-wire and didn’t not surrender a point in the night cap. … more at … https://davidsonwildcats.com/news/2024/11/14/wrestling-cruises-to-pair-of-wins-in-home-opener

November 19, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

Virginia Colleges’ Results

No. 19 Averett wrestling cruises past Randolph, Saint Andrews to open dual schedule
DANVILLE, Va. — No. 19 Averett University wrestling opened its dual season in dominant fashion, blanking first-year program Randolph College 56-0 before beating Saint Andrews University 50-3 in a tri-meet Saturday in the Grant Center.
Averett (2-0, 1-0 ODAC) picked up five wins by fall in its Old Dominion Athletic Conference matchup against Randolph (0-2, 0-1 ODAC). At 125 pounds, senior Mason Barrett pinned Justin Porter in under a minute, while junior Wyatt Parker also got a pin in the first period at 141. Senior Jesse Alvarado won by fall at 149 pounds, as did junior Jacob Jiminez at 197 and junior Braeden Fluke at heavyweight.
The Cougars’ success continued in another win immediately after the Randolph matchup as Averett improved to 5-0 all-time against Saint Andrews. Barrett, who is ranked nationally at No. 3 and No. 4 in multiple polls, added another quick pin in the first period to improve him to 5-0 this season. Regionally ranked sophomore A.J. Orlando III also won by fall in under a minute as Averett jumped out to a 12-0 team lead against the Knights. Alvarado had the quickest pin of the night at 24 seconds in his win at 149. … more at … https://averettcougars.com/news/2024/11/9/mens-wrestling-no-19-averett-wrestling-cruises-past-randolph-saint-andrews-to-open-dual-schedule.aspx
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Hoos Down The Citadel At Throwdown On The Yorktown
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Virginia wrestling team (2-0) went on the road and picked up victory on Friday night (Nov. 8) as the Cavaliers defeated The Citadel (0-1) by a score of 24-11 at the Throwdown On The Yorktown. The event was wrestled on the deck of the U.S.S. Yorktown.
The evening’s second dual against Gardner-Webb was cancelled due to condensation on the mats creating slick conditions.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Virginia got off to a quick start for the second straight dual, winning the first three bouts behind gritty performances from Keyveon Roller (125), Gable Porter (133) and Kyren Butler (141). Butler pushed the Cavaliers to a 9-0 lead as he picked up a sudden-victory decision at 141 pounds.
The Citadel got on the board with a victory at 149 pounds before Virginia rattled off three more decisions from Michael Gioffre (157), Nick Hamilton (165) and Rocco Contino (174). Gioffre took control of a 1-1 match in the third period to take is win and kick off the second run of the night for the Hoos. The three-match stretch was capped by Contino claiming victory with a takedown with 10 seconds left in the match to secure his win. After Citadel wins at 184 and 197, Virginia’s Brenan Morgan … more at … https://virginiasports.com/news/2024/11/08/hoos-down-the-citadel-at-throwdown-on-the-yorktown/
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Crusaders Open Home Slate with Victory over Emmanuel
BELMONT, N.C. — The Belmont Abbey wrestling team opened the home schedule with a strong 41-4 victory over Emmanuel Wednesday evening at the Wheeler Center.  
The match represented the opening dual match in Conference Carolinas competition. It was scheduled to be an outdoor match on the Quad but was moved indoors due to weather.  
The Crusaders won nine of the 10 bouts on the evening, including a pin from John Carayiannis in the 149-pound weight class over Emmanuel’s Charles Hayes in 1:31. Additionally, the Abbey won three matches by technical fall including freshman Zach Bergman at 133 along with Mason Kump (184) and Caleb Moore (197).  
Three others won by major decision with Justin Wright closing out the match with …. more at … https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2024/11/6/wrestling-crusaders-open-home-slate-with-victory-over-emmanuel.aspx

November 13, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , , | Leave a comment

South Carolina College Wrestling News

Six Straight Pins Highlight #14 Bearcats Season Opening Win Over Allen
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The 14th-ranked Lander Wrestling team convincingly opened their season on Wednesday evening as they shut out the Allen Yellow Jackets, 52-0, inside John Hurts Adams Gymnasium. In addition to winning all ten matches, the Bearcats won nine via bonus points, including six straight pins. Lander improves to 1-0 overall and in Conference Carolinas action while Allen drops to 0-1 overall and in the league. “It was a good effort from the squad top to bottom,” head coach R.C. LaHaye said. “Had some new faces in the lineup and they went out and handled business”
Before the official matches started, Ransom Randolph and Hayden Lawter each picked up second-period pins in exhibition bouts. William Hamilton opened the season with a 14-3 major decision that included a wild second period that saw three reversals, two coming from Hamilton, to give Lander a 4-0 lead.
The six-pin streak started at 133 with Christian Davis, he was then followed by Isham Peace, Garrett Wood, Sammy Gerard, David Hunsberger, and Nathan Buckovich to make it 40-0, Bearcats, after seven matches. At 184, Hunter Jones staved off a late rally by Jerrel Baskins of Allen to grit out a 7-5 decision. Marvelous Rutledge picked up a 15-2 major decision with seven-point periods in the first … more at … https://landerbearcats.com/news/2024/11/6/wrestling-six-straight-pins-highlight-14-bearcats-season-opening-win-over-allen.aspx
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The Wolves Dominate The Mat With a 37-12 Victory Over LMU
Harrogate, TN: The Wolves dominate the mat with a 37-12 victory over LMU. Sophomore Hunter McCullough, 125 pounds,  gave the Wolves a strong start scoring the team 6 points. McCullough won his match by TF, leading with a score of 16-1.
Junior Caiden Pelc, 133 pounds, kept the pressure, scoring 3 points for the Wolves. Pelc won by decision with a score of 5-4.  Sophomore Cole McCullough, 141 pounds, was stopped with a pin at 6:00. Scoring 6 points for Lincoln Memorial. 
Sophomore Cael Alderman, 149 pounds, steps on the mat and out scores his opponent 16-1, leading to a win by TF. This put another 5 points on the board for the Wolves. Sophomore Nick Humphrys, 157 pounds,  scored the Wolves 3 points by battling it out and winning by decision 7-3.
Lincoln Memorial gets another 6 points on the board in the match up against Freshman DJ Taylor, 165 pounds. Taylor lost by a pin in 0:18. Graduate Des Marshall, 174 pounds, out wrestles his opponent, gaining another 3 points for the Wolves. Marshall won by decision 13-6. … more at … https://newberrywolves.com/news/2024/11/6/general-the-wolves-dominate-the-mat-with-a-37-12-victory-over-lmu.aspx
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Limestone Wrestling Takes Down Emory & Henry 34-17
Saints looked strong in their dominate win over the Wasps
Emory, VA—Limestone wrestling headed to Emory and Henry to take on the Wasps at the John Rutledge Center. The team dominated by only dropping four of the matches, and came away with a 34-17 win. Limestone moves to (1-0) in the conference and overall. Emory and Henry stand at (0-1) overall and in the conference. 
Limestone Wrestlers: 
William Finnearty represented Limestone in the 125-pound weight class at Emory and Henry. He managed to grab 6.0 points for the Saints. Here’s a recap of his matches: 

  • Period 1: Finnearty came out firing earning a 3 point takedown early on at 2:40 
  • Period 1: He shortly after gained another 3 points for one more takedown at 1:41.  
  • Period 1: With 40 seconds left in period 1 Finnearty took down Tito Hernandez with a fall. 

Richard Patanjo competed in the 133-pound weight class, earning 5.0 team points. Here’s a summary of his match:  He went on to close out the first period with a lead of 10-5. 
Period 1: Patanjo showed aggression early, he tallied three points just 30 seconds into the match. 
Patanjo took another three points a minute later creating a lead of 6-1. … more at … https://golimestonesaints.com/news/2024/11/7/mens-wrestling-wrestling-takes-down-emory-henry-34-17.aspx
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Falcons Split Duals Against No. 16 UNC Pembroke and Coker
PEMBROKE, N.C. – The University of Montevallo wrestling team splits their dual matches against Coker and No. 16 UNC Pembroke. The Falcons defeated the Cobras 28-14 in their first dual win of the season, but fell short to the Braves, 9-31.
Montevallo picked up their first win of the 2024-25 against Coker where they won seven out of 10 bouts. The Falcons complied three tech falls, two major decisions and two decisions.
After the win against the Cobras, UM battled it out with No. 16 UNC Pembroke, who was picked to finish third in the Conference Carolinas. Montevallo tallied three wins including two decisions and a sudden victory take down by Noah Brown who defeated the No. 19 ranked wrestler in the 133-weight class, Chance Cottingham.  
Sophomore’s Colt Brown and Jeffery Tubbs were the only Falcons to finish 2-0 on the evening. Brown took down Mason Moody of Coker in a 9-4 decision. The Lakeland, Florida native followed that up with an exciting 13-12 decision over Joseph Bruscino of UNC Pembroke. Tubbs was dominant against Kaleb Walley of Coker as he won 15-3. He came back in the nightcap and defeated Chris Dickey of UNC Pembroke by a 3-1 decision. … more at … https://montevallofalcons.com/news/2024/11/6/wrestling-falcons-split-duals-against-no-16-unc-pembroke-and-coker.aspx

November 10, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , , | Leave a comment