App State Wrestling Shuts Out SoCon Foe

BOONE, N.C. — Kaden Keiser delivered a takedown five seconds into App State’s home dual against Presbyterian on Monday night.  
When Aldo Hernandez broke a scoreless tie with back points in the final period of the night, he provided the bookend to a dominant performance from the Mountaineers. App State improved to 3-0 in SoCon duals by having a hand raised at all 10 weights in a 42-0 victory against the Blue Hose with 597 in attendance at Varsity Gym. It was the Mountaineers’ national-leading 18th dual shutout since the calendar flipped to 2020.
They wrestled without two of their four ranked starters, but Colby McBride (bumping up from 125 pounds to 133 in his dual debut) and Hunter Adams (making just his second career dual start at 197) were both victorious as App State (4-3 overall) had a combined eight freshmen or sophomores in its lineup.
Like McBride, Hernandez also had a narrow victory that wasn’t clinched until time expired, and Logan Eller posted a 10-5 decision against 2024 SoCon Championship tournament semifinalist Caleb Roe at 184.
App State’s six bonus-point wins included a pin in just 29 seconds from 28th-ranked Luke Uliano at 174, and Stephan Monchery was also responsible for six team points via a win by forfeit — PC heavyweight Morvens Saint Jean wasn’t in the lineup for the Blue Hose (1-8, 0-3).
Keiser (20-3 tech fall at 149) and seventh-ranked Will Miller (17-1 tech fall at 165) accounted for five team points apiece, while four-point major decisions came from Jeremiah Price (19-7 at 157) and Bryson Terrell (9-0 at 125). Eller recorded a takedown in the first 12 seconds and added two early near fall points … more at … https://appstatesports.com/news/2025/1/27/app-state-wrestling-shuts-out-socon-foe.aspx

February 1, 2025 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | sports, wrestling | Leave a comment

Finn: Wrestling made me the journalist I wanted to be

By Mike Finn

As a journalist for the past 47 years, I have covered many sports, especially wrestling since 1988, including the past 21 years as WIN editor. During that time, I’ve loved digging up information on what mat accomplishments made wrestlers and coaches so memorable.
Yet, at the same time, no one will ever find any glowing wrestling moments in my past with this sport, which included competing for Columbus High School in Waterloo, Iowa, where I never wrestled varsity and usually got my rear kicked.
But I never lost my love for the sport, primarily because of the life skills the sport provided me as a parent and a person. I also like to think those skills of not backing down against the biggest challenges helped me as a Watergate-era journalist, trained to challenge authority.
And this reporting style was perfect for a sport like wrestling where coaches and wrestlers expressed their feelings, whether I liked their answers or not. That is why I loved writing about wrestling because no athlete or coach of any sport is more candid than a wrestler.
That is what I’ll probably miss the most as I say goodbye to the wrestling community. This is the last column for WIN as I officially retire on Feb. 7.
The best part of my job has been interviewing countless people over the years. And to all those I never got to speak to, I apologize because I believe everyone has a story.
Of course, there are too many people for me to thank, but I will start with WIN founder Mike Chapman, whose challenge of making wrestling a mainstream sport has never been appreciated. And, current WIN owner Bryan Van Kley, who made me editor in 2003, at a time when I needed a professional change, and who was kind enough to share his family with me.
I’ve been fortunate to work with other incredible people over the past two decades, including our office managers Diana Strickland, Kim Mapes, Michele Worthington and Gina LeFleur … as well as so many columnists, including Kyle Klingman, Rob Sherrill and Sandy Stevens who have been there since my WIN beginning.
There have been so many other professionals who have helped me over the years like members of USA Wrestling, including executive director Rich Bender and Hall of Fame information specialist Gary Abbott, whose recommendation gave me the chance to work with NBC Sports for every summer Olympics since 2008.

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I could say the same thing about Jason Bryant, the current voice of wrestling, or the National Wrestling Coaches Association, led by Mike Moyer and so many more I’ve pestered over the years. And speaking of being a pest, I’m sure many a coach got tired of me asking so many questions. Yet so many of their answers, whether I liked them or not, still stick to my soul.
And no coach had a greater impact on me than Dan Gable, … more at … https://www.win-magazine.com/2025/01/24/finn-wrestling-made-me-the-journalist-i-wanted-to-be/

January 29, 2025 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | sports, wrestling | Leave a comment

Cleveland State Wresling Results & News

Cleveland State Wrestling Sweeps MAC Doubleheader
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland State swept its home conference doubleheader against Bloomsburg and Clarion on Friday evening. The Vikings opened the night with a 40-0 shutout of the Huskies and then picked up a 24-10 win over the Golden Eagles.  
The match with Bloomsburg started at 165-pounds and saw the Green and White win the opening four matches by decision to lead 12-0. No. 31 Daniel Bucknavich bumped the advantage to 18-0 behind a fall in 2:45.  A Ben Aranda technical fall at 125-pounds bumped the margin to 23-0. A Jake Manley decision at 133-pounds and a forfeit at 141-pounds made it 32-0.  
AJ Parish scored a huge 22-5 technical fall at 149-pounds and Reese Stephen capped off the shutout with a 4-1 sudden victory at 157-pounds as the Green and White won 40-0.  The match with Clarion also started at 165-pounds and saw the Vikings win the first four matches by decision to 12-0. The visitors were then deducted a team point for unsportsmanlike.  
Bucknavich secured a narrow 1-0 decision at 285-pounds as the lead moved to 15-{-1}. Clarion got on the board with a major decision at 125-pound to trail 15-3.  Molchak swung the momentum back for the home team with a fall in 1:19 as the advantage stood at 21-3.  
The Golden Eagles took the next two matches by decision and major decision to pull within 21-10. However, Stephen capped off the night with a 4-1 victory as Cleveland State won 24-10. … more at … https://csuvikings.com/news/2025/1/24/cleveland-state-wrestling-sweeps-mac-doubleheader.aspx
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Lyons Named MAC East Wrestler of the Week
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland State senior Joey Lyons was named the MAC East Division Wrestler of the Week. Lyons becomes the second Viking this season to earn a weekly and the first of his career. Lyons led the Green and White to a sweep of its doubleheader on Friday as the Wooster, Ohio, native went 2-0 at 197-pounds. He started the night with an 8-1 decision over Mason Rebuck of Bloomsburg and capped off the night with a 7-4 decision against Ethan Wiant of Clarion. On the year, Lyons is 8-10 overall … more at … https://csuvikings.com/news/2025/1/28/wrestling-lyons-named-mac-east-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx
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CSU Board of Trustees Approves Recommendations to Reduce Athletics Budget
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Jan. 23, 2025) — Cleveland State University (CSU) has announced it will discontinue its three NCAA sport programs in wrestling, women’s golf and softball, following the approval of the CSU Board of Trustees at their meeting on January 23, 2025. CSU made the difficult decision to discontinue these sport programs at the conclusion of their respective seasons this academic year as part of a strategic effort, which began in 2023, to address budgetary shortfalls across the University. In addition to the discontinued programs, the CSU Board of Trustees approved relocating the University’s Esports program from CSU Athletics to CSU’s Washkewicz College of Engineering.
These recommendations resulted from a thorough review of CSU Athletics programs by a working group comprised of representatives from CSU Athletics, CSU faculty and the Cleveland community. The difficult decision to discontinue programs was made after careful consideration in keeping with the guiding principles that the working group identified, including aligning with CSU’s commitment to upholding a transformational student-athlete experience and positioning CSU Athletics for long-term success in the classroom, in the community and in competition. “Over the past several years, one of our primary goals has been … more at … https://csuohio.edu/news/csu-board-trustees-approves-recommendations-reduce-athletics-budget
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SAVE CLEVELAND STATE WRESTLING!
Cleveland State Family,
I’m sure you have seen the devastating news about our program being cut at the end of the season. Here is my statement regarding this decision. “A decision was made yesterday to discontinue the Cleveland State Wrestling Program—a program I’ve poured my heart into for the last nine years. It breaks my heart to see our young men placed in this situation, especially in the middle of their season.
Wrestling has always been about overcoming adversity, and I know the lessons these young men have learned will guide them through this challenging time. I have full confidence in their ability to persevere. The 36 incredible young men who represent this program believed in my vision, chose Cleveland State over countless other opportunities, and fully bought into our culture of excellence, integrity, and hard work. They have done everything asked of them and continue to be men of character and resilience.
I ask for your prayers, positivity, and belief as we navigate this difficult road together. This program has been a family, and I am grateful for every moment I’ve had leading these remarkable individuals. Let’s stand together and support them as they continue to chase their dreams”
What can you do to show your support?
|To honor, remember, and celebrate everyone who has wrestled at Cleveland State University over the past 60 years, I am personally planning a Celebration of the Program before, during, and after our match against Kent State on Thursday, February 20th. All matches are held at Woodling Gym, Location is 2450 Chester Ave, Parking in the EG Garage next to the Gym,
I plan to invite Youth, MS, HS, and other local college programs to attend and enjoy an evening of great conversations around the best sport in the world! Please consider attending and sharing the information. I am thinking a 6pm-7pm social with food, music, and conversation, followed by a 7pm dual with Kent State, and a gathering at the Viking Public House to follow.
FREE TO EVERYONE! If you are wanting to donate financial, please consider doing so here: http://www.clevelandrtc.org/shop/DONATION
More details to come, I believe that we can get 1,000 people in Woodling to show their love and support one last time. 
We are….FamilyJosh Moore <j.j.moore40@csuohio.edu>
Head Wrestling Coach
330-554-7936

January 29, 2025 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | sports, wrestling | Leave a comment

Division I Results & News

Army Wrestling Beats American in Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Army West Point Wrestling won all but one of the 10 bouts at American on its way to a commanding 34-4 dual win Sunday. Of Army’s nine individual wins, two came by fall and three came in bonus point fashion. The Black Knights are now 5-1 in dual matches and 3-0 against EIWA opponents.  For the second consecutive dual, the action commenced at 165 lbs before working up to heavyweight and cycling back to the lighter classes. And for the second consecutive dual, Gunner Filipowicz secured a win in the opening bout and never allowed the opponent to take a lead in the team score.
Filipowicz’s win was his 20^th this year, just one off the current team lead of 21 wins by Trae McDaniel. At 174 lbs, Dalton Harkins scored a takedown in sudden victory to give Army its second win in as many bouts. 
Jakob Gilfoil had a win by fall at 184 lbs in what his first career dual match win. Wolfgang Frable followed at 197 lbs and won by major decision.  In a rematch of his Southern Scuffle semifinal win earlier this month, Lucas Stoddard defeated Will Jarrell by decision at 285 lbs, 6-3.
Charles Farmer claimed Army’s second fall Sunday at 125 lbs, over American’s Kaden Milheim. Ethan Berginc’s late takedown then sealed a win by decision to follow at 133 lbs, … more at … https://goarmywestpoint.com/news/2025/1/19/wrestling-beats-american-in-nations-capital
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Men’s Wrestling goes 3-0 at Davidson Duals
Bald Eagles top Brown, The Citadel, and Morgan State for a perfect 3-0 day at the Davidson Duals.
By: KC Wallace
DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Lock Haven men’s wrestling team was a perfect 3-0 at the Davidson Duals today (Jan. 17). The Bald Eagles started the day by downing Brown 26-10. With the match tied 10-10, The Haven won the last five bouts for the victory.
Caden Dobbins (165), Avery Bassett (174), and No. 28 Colin Fegley (184) all picked up wins by decision. Freshman Tucker Hogan topped Thomas Sandoval by a 9-0 major decision.
At 285, Gavin Hoffman won with an 8-2 decision over Alex Semenenko.
In the second dual of the day, the Bald Eagles topped The Citadel 33-6.
No. 18 Wyatt Henson won by tech fall, 21-6, in 5:16 over Thomas Termini at 141. No. 32 Lucas Kapusta and Nick Stampoulos picked up wins by decision at 149 and 157, … more at … https://www.golhu.com/news/2025/1/17/mens-wrestling-goes-3-0-at-davidson-duals.aspx
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Lttle Rock Wins Pac-12 Opener Over Oregon State
Trojans earn second-straight win over Beavers
Little Rock continued its impressive start to Pac-12 competition with a commanding 29-14 victory over Oregon State. The Trojans set the tone early, winning the first five bouts to establish a decisive lead that proved insurmountable for the Beavers.
How It Happened
The dual kicked off at 157 pounds, where Matty Bianchi delivered a dominant 9-0 major decision to give Little Rock an early 4-0 advantage. His momentum carried over to Joey Bianchi, who followed up with a decision victory to extend the lead to 7-0. The Trojans then capitalized on an injury forfeit at 174 pounds, with Tyler Brennan securing six points for the team.
Brock DelSignore added to the surge with a technical fall, winning 20-4 in just 5:38. The highlight of the night came at 197 pounds, where Stephen Little capped off the five-bout streak with a decisive pin in just 2:36, pushing Little Rock’s lead to a commanding 24-0.
Oregon State responded with victories at 285 and 125 pounds, cutting the deficit to 24-8. However, Nasir Bailey quickly shut the door on any potential comeback, securing a 21-4 tech fall in 5:46 to seal the win for the Trojans. The Beavers managed to add six more points in the final two bouts, but the result was already decided. … more at … https://lrtrojans.com/news/2025/1/24/wrestling-wins-pac-12-opener-over-oregon-state.aspx?utm_medium=sidearm-email&utm_source=lrtrojans.com&utm_campaign=Wrestling+Wins+Pac-12+Opener+Over+Oregon+State&utm_content=8954d2ad-b92d-41b9-a352-267935f1b8b0
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OSU Wrestling: Fish Beats Downey, Cowboys Battle Past Northern Iowa
Fish turned the momentum by beating No. 4 Downey.
Four matches into the Cowboys’ Friday night dual in Cedar Falls felt like the first time this season OSU’s undefeated streak was in jeopardy, but then Caleb Fish flipped things back into the Pokes’ favor. Oklahoma State beat Northern Iowa 22-14, continuing the No. 3 Cowboys’ unbeaten start while handing the No. 5 Panthers their first loss of the season. Northern Iowa led 10-3 through the 149-pounders.
Fish, ranked 11th coming into the night at 157 pounds, went up against No. 4 Ryder Downey, the reigning Big 12 champion at the weight. Fish took a 3-0 lead into the third period before Downey escaped and scored on a takedown of his own. Fish had a late escape to force sudden victory. There, Fish got in on a double leg and finished, ending the match with a takedown. … more at … https://pistolsfiringblog.com/osu-wrestling-fish-beats-downey-cowboys-battle-past-northern-iowa/
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First ACC Win – No. 16 Stanford defeats Virginia, 34-9
STANFORD, Calif. – Winning eight of 10 bouts, No. 16 Stanford defeated Virginia, 34-9, on Sunday in Maples Pavilion.
It was the first ACC dual on The Farm for the Cardinal, which improved to 7-2 overall and 1-1 in conference meets. Virginia drops to 4-3, 0-2 ACC. Five of Stanford’s eight wins came by bonus points. No. 4 Lorenzo Norman opened the dual with a 20-5 technical fall over Michael Murphy at 174 pounds. The redshirt freshman has won nine consecutive matches, improving to 18-1 on the season. He is also 9-0 in duals and has seven technical falls this season. The Cardinal added to its lead at 184 pounds as Tye Monteiro won by injury default over Justin Phillips. The redshirt freshman is 7-7 overall and 2-2 in duals. Fifth year Nick Stemmet, ranked No. 24 at 197 pounds, … more at … https://gostanford.com/news/2025/01/27/first-acc-win-wrestling

January 28, 2025 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | sports, wrestling | Leave a comment