North Carolina Colleges’ News – mid November
Abbey Wrestling Rallies for Victory over Montevallo
BELMONT, N.C. — The Belmont Abbey wrestling team earned a third Conference Carolinas victory after rallying to defeat Montevallo 24-18 Tuesday afternoon at the Wheeler Center.
The Crusaders won six total bouts on the day but it was the final three bouts from Kyler Pickard (184), Caleb Moore (197) and Justin Wright that helped the Crusaders seal the victory.
Belmont Abbey improves to 3-1 overall, 3-0 in Conference Carolinas action. Montevallo is 2-2 overall and 1-2 in the league.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Montevallo opened the match with a pin at 125. The Crusaders went on to win the next three bouts … more at … https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2024/11/19/abbey-wrestling-rallies-for-victory-over-montevallo.aspx
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Isaac Trumble Named ACC Wrestler of the Week
Charlotte, N.C. – Wolfpack wrestling’s heavyweight, Isaac Trumble, has been named the ACC Wrestler of the Week, as announced by the conference Tuesday, November 19.
The redshirt junior went 3-0 across dual-matches on Friday at home and Sunday in New Jersey, which included two ranked wins and two falls over his opponents.
After his statement wins over the weekend Trumble is now ranked sixth in the country at heavyweight according to InterMat and fifth according to FloWrestling. These marks his highest-ever individual rankings … more at … https://gopack.com/news/2024/11/19/wrestling-isaac-trumble-named-acc-wrestler-of-the-week
Bramhall voted Wrestler of the Week
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Nov. 19) – For a third consecutive week, the University of Mount Olive women’s wrestling team earned Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week, as sophomore Savannah Bramhall garnered the accolade on Tuesday afternoon.
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Bramhall produced a 5-1 record in the 160-weight class this week with five falls. On Wednesday night, she delivered a first-round fall over Rihana Carson of Emory & Henry, as the Trojans cruised to 39-10 win in conference action. Over the weekend, Bramhall reached the podium with a third-place finish at the Blue Hose Challenge hosted by Presbyterian. She recorded a 4-1 mark and won her initial two bouts defeating Savannah Pitts of Huntingdon and Kascidy Garren of Presbyterian. Bramhall was pinned in the semifinals of the bracket by No. 10 ranked May Cuyler of Presbyterian. She rebounded in the consolation bracket with a win via fall over Cathua Timas of Allen before capturing third with another fall … more at … https://umotrojans.com/news/2024/11/19/womens-wrestling-bramhall-voted-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx
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Multi-Talented Kai Orine Taking On New Challenge For NC State Wrestling
After reaching the NCAA podium twice at 133, Kai Orine is moving up to 141 for his final season with the NC State wrestling team
Suffice it to say, Kai Orine might not by your typical college wrestler. Off the mat, Orine is a very talented artist who has worked on designing different graphics and art for the NC State Athletics Department. His undergrad program was Art and Design, and he spent the summer in Prague to fulfill a class requirement. Orine also serves as the in-house barber and tattoo artist for the Wolfpack wrestling team, as he has done all of his own tattoos as well. “I’m very comfortable with how I’ve matured into my position on this team,” said the Imperial, Missouri native. “I’ve been around long enough where I’m very comfortable with being honest with myself about where I am on and off the mat here in Raleigh.”
On the mat, Orine has been a huge part of the success NC State has had over the last few years as a starter each of the last three years. But due to Covid, the 2024-25 season will serve as a ‘bonus year’ for Orine. “I think this is the most different year thus far,” Orine said. “I think that is because I’ve basically gone through everything there is to go through already in my time here.
“Being here so long, there is not that much that will surprise me now.” One surprise for Wolfpack fans during the preseason, was the weight class Orine will be at this year. After earning All-American honors and winning an ACC championship each of the last two years at 133 pounds, Orine will be spending his final season in Raleigh at 141.
It is not unfamiliar territory for Orine. After redshirting the 2019-20 campaign, Orine was at 141 in the shortened Covid season of 2021. The weight cut was tough on Orine to get to 133 pounds in his sixth season, and the move up to 141 allows the Pack the option to redshirt 2024 All-American Ryan Jack before his final season of eligibility. … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/13045155-multi-talented-kai-orine-taking-on-new-challenge-for-nc-state-wrestling
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#10 Owen Trephan Transfers To Lehigh
Heavyweight All-American contender Owen Trephan will transfer to Lehigh to finish out his college eligibility.
In huge transfer news, heavyweight Owen Trephan will finish his college eligibility at Lehigh University after spending the first five years of his career at NC State. Trephan is a two-time NCAA Qualifier and will enter the rankings at #10 based on his win this year over current #10 Luke Luffman and his wins last year over #16 Jim Mullen and #15 Dayton Pitzer.
Trephan had the following to say about his transfer to Lehigh:
“NC State will always be home to me, and I’ll forever be a part of the Wolfpack. I’m incredibly grateful for the support Coach Pat and the staff have given me over the years, as well as the memories I’ve made with my teammates. That said, I’m excited for this new opportunity at Lehigh, I believe fully that they give me the best possibility to reach my fullest potential and get on the podium in March.”
Trephan was the starter for NC State the past two seasons but was forced out of the starting lineup after #5 Isaac Trumble moved up to 285 pounds from 197. Trephan will slot into the lineup perfectly for the Mountain Hawks after formerly ranked #8 Nathan Taylor went down with a season-ending injury the first weekend of the season. Trephan will wrestle for Lehigh starting in the second semester and will be in the hunt … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/13044217-10-owen-trephan-transfers-to-lehigh
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Mount Olive captures win over Lincoln Memorial, 45-5
MOUNT OLIVE (Nov. 20) – Behind three falls and six forfeits, the Trojans remained undefeated in the early season following a 45-5 victory against Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday night in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action at Kornegay Arena. With the win, the University of Mount Olive women’s wrestling program improves to 3-0 overall with an identical record in conference play. The Trojans hold a 2-0 mark all-time series following the second meeting between the sides in the last three years. Meanwhile, Lincoln Memorial drops to 0-1 this season after its first dual of the year.
Mount Olive built an early 20-0 advantage following forfeits in the initial four matches of the meet. In the 131-weight class, sophomore Ayonna McNeill delivered a quick first-round fall versus Calista Gibson before fellow sophomore Angelica Steffy won via pin over Stephanie Castro at 138 to stretch the lead to 30-0. The Lady Railsplitters earned a forfeit in the 145-weight class to close the gap to 30-5 before sophomore Savannah Bramhall rebounded with a first-round fall over Shonticia Taft at 160. The Trojans received forfeits in the final two weight classes to secure a 45-5 victory … more at … https://umotrojans.com/news/2024/11/20/womens-wrestling-mount-olive-captures-win-over-lincoln-memorial-45-5.aspx
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
From great to greatest: How returning NCAA wrestling champions prepare to be even more dominant in 2025
Penn State’s Carter Starocci is unquestionably one of the best college wrestlers of all time. With four NCAA titles and two Big Ten titles to his name at 174 pounds, he’s already solidified himself in the history books with the chance to win an unprecedented fifth Division I NCAA title this year, now up at 184 pounds.
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But Starocci’s main focus this year is less on his last title and more on how he can improve. “I really find peace in training and getting better,” Starocci said. “My dad used to always tell me, ‘every day, you have the option: either get better or get worse. If you stay the same, everyone else around you is getting better, and that means you’re getting worse’…so every single second of the day I really try to utilize ‘is this going to help me, or is it not?”
Starocci is one of seven returning champions from 2024 looking to add to his resume this season, and he’s the only champ from last year with more than one title. Ohio State’s Jesse Mendez, Virginia Tech’s Caleb Henson and Penn State’s Levi Haines all earned All-American honors as true freshman, finishing sixth, fifth and second respectively at 141, 149 and 157 pounds before winning their first titles as true sophomores last season.
THROWBACK: Here’s how Mendez and Henson earned All-American honors as true freshmen
UNI’s Parker Keckeisen won his first title in 2024 at 184 pounds after finishing third twice and second in 2023, while Penn State’s Greg Kerkvliet … more at … https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2024-11-15/great-greatest-how-returning-ncaa-wrestling-champions-prepare-be-even-more-dominant
Blugolds mourn loss of longtime coach and friend Don Parker
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire athletics program mourns the passing of longtime wrestling coach and friend Don Parker. Parker passed away November 13 at the age of 79. Parker was an instrumental figure for the UW-Eau Claire wrestling program. He served as head coach of the Blugolds for 32 years in a career spanning from 1977 to 2009. He coached countless wrestlers over the course of his time with UW-Eau Claire and had an immeasurable impact on the campus community. Parker’s teams produced one national champion, 12 All-Americans and 15 conference champions. He became the school’s first recipient of the WIAC Wrestling Coach of the Year award when he received the honor in the 1999-00 season.
Parker was also an assistant Blugold football coach for 12 seasons and an instructor in the Department of Kinesiology. A native of Hawkeye, Iowa and a four-sport letterman at North Fayette County Community School, Parker was a state wrestling champion in high school and then went on to win two NCAA Division II titles at State College of Iowa, now known as the University of Northern Iowa. As a Division II national champion, he qualified for the NCAA Division I tournament where he placed sixth at 191 pounds in 1967. A three-time North Central Conference champion and conference MVP in 1966, he wrestled in the first NCAA All-Star meet.
Before arriving in Eau Claire, Parker spent four years as the head coach at Upper Iowa University following stints at Zion-Benton High School in Illinois, Vernonia High School in Oregon and Hillsboro High School in Oregon. Parker served as president of the NAIA national wrestling coaches association in 1986-87. He was named NAIA District 14 Coach of the Year in 1987. He was inducted into the Northern Iowa Hall of Fame in 1986, the NCAA Division II Hall of Fame in 2000, the Iowa Glen Brand Hall of Fame in 2007 and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame-Wisconsin … more at … https://blugolds.com/news/2024/11/14/wrestling-blugolds-mourn-loss-of-longtime-coach-and-friend-don-parker.aspx
‘All American’ Is A Must-See Women’s Wrestling Documentary
Learn more about ‘All American’ — a new women’s wrestling documentary everyone should watch.
Women’s wrestling is more than a sport. It’s a movement.
That’s the tagline for Mark Altschul’s soon-to-be-released must-watch women’s wrestling documentary. The film’s synopsis is this: “In this modern, coming-of-age documentary, Naomi, Jojo, and Arham grapple with economic divides, gender roles, and family dynamics while competing in the fastest-growing high school sport in the country: women’s wrestling.”
All of the above is true, but that’s a surface-level description of a documentary that captures wrestling’s essence. Filmed over five years from 2017 to 2022, ‘All American’ provides an in-depth look into women’s wrestling, our sense of belonging, and a universal need for acceptance. And wrestling plays a fundamental role in developing lasting and authentic relationships.
Some of the best moments are interviews with women’s wrestling trailblazers. Afsoon Johnston is front and center when she shares her story of fleeing war-torn Iran to become America’s first female to medal at the World Championships. There are universally significant quotes that unlock the power of a singularly unique sport.
“I can’t live without wrestling.”
“I’d do anything for wrestling.”
“Wrestling introduced me to my potential.”
“Being a coach is building people up.”
The film’s peak moment is a match between New Yorkers Mia Macaluso and Naomi Henry in the 2018 Cadet National final in Fargo, North Dakota. Mia’s mom, Nikki, messages Naomi after the match—a transcendent interaction that illustrates the lasting bonds within a combat sport. “I was blown away by these young women when I saw women’s wrestling for the first time,” Altschul said. “I’ve never seen women wrestling like that and these women were incredible. This was a passion project. … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/13019252-all-american-is-a-must-see-womens-wrestling-documentary
TDR Top 12 Preseason Girls Rankings 100-120 lbs.
Editor’s Notes; The following are potential returning wrestlers from last year’s The TakeDown Report’s Top 12 Team as best wrestlers in eastern North Carolina. We expect many changes in weight classes
This will be the 28th consecutive season of publicizing the TDR Top 12 rankings and awards. The win-loss record is from the end of last year. There will be freshmen who could and maybe even should be listed and they will once the regular season. Many wrestlers will be in different weight classes but that will be apparent once the ‘referee blows the whistle.’ We welcome input from coaches, fans and wrestlers.
We plan to recognize the top wrestlers with engraved wooden plaques the 21st year with our ‘duck under’ logo. We do have TDR T-Shirts yet we do have white print on black shirts TDR shirts for just $10!
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| Rnk | Wght. | Name | Team | Gr. | W. | L. | Pct. |
| 1 | 100 | Ockerman, Anna | Corinth-Holders | 25 | 36 | 3 | 0.923 |
| 2 | 100 | Reese, Khiry | Rosewood | 27 | 44 | 16 | 0.733 |
| 3 | 100 | Hijawi, Zainab | South Central | 26 | 33 | 12 | 0.733 |
| 4 | 100 | Cline, Ryleigh | Swansboro | 27 | 28 | 8 | 0.778 |
| 5 | 100 | Ayala-Garcia, Laura | Manteo | 26 | 38 | 7 | 0.844 |
| 6 | 100 | Morrow, Brooke | Bunn | 25 | 36 | 13 | 0.735 |
| 7 | 100 | Villarreal, Carolina | Havelock | 25 | 23 | 18 | 0.561 |
| 11 | 100 | Miniglio, Callista | Pasquatank County | 26 | 24 | 16 | 0.600 |
| 11 | 100 | Raygoza, Isabella | South Brunswick | 27 | 16 | 12 | 0.571 |
| 1 | 107 | Simmons, Katie | Laney | 25 | 31 | 3 | 0.912 |
| 2 | 107 | Wallace, Makayla | Ayden-Grifton | 25 | 19 | 13 | 0.594 |
| 3 | 107 | Miller, Adrianna | Southwest Onslow | 27 | 23 | 6 | 0.793 |
| 4 | 107 | Rivera, Kaylee | Eastern Wayne | 27 | 16 | 11 | 0.593 |
| 5 | 107 | Vindigni, Julianne | Cleveland | 27 | 24 | 19 | 0.558 |
| 6 | 107 | Romero, Zuany | Northern Nash | 27 | 16 | 10 | 0.615 |
| 7 | 107 | Moore, Madeline | Wake Forest | 26 | 16 | 16 | 0.500 |
| 1 | 114 | Frank, Kaitlynn | Lejeune | 25 | 29 | 5 | 0.853 |
| 2 | 114 | Simpson, Kate | Bunn | 25 | 19 | 5 | 0.792 |
| 3 | 114 | Phillips, Abigail | Croatan | 27 | 24 | 12 | 0.667 |
| 4 | 114 | McKethan, Colby | Pasquatank County | 26 | 29 | 16 | 0.644 |
| 5 | 114 | Brewer, Abigail | Cleveland | 27 | 21 | 14 | 0.600 |
| 6 | 114 | Belangia, Kori | Currituck Co. | 27 | 22 | 13 | 0.629 |
| 7 | 114 | O’Neal, Leilani | Jacksonville | 27 | 15 | 5 | 0.750 |
| 11 | 114 | Aguirre-Gomez, Gabriella | Manteo | 27 | 33 | 13 | 0.717 |
| 11 | 114 | Heitman, Peyton | Dixon | 27 | 21 | 9 | 0.700 |
| 11 | 114 | Butler, Peyton | Havelock | 25 | 20 | 13 | 0.606 |
| 11 | 114 | Lee, Angel | North Lenoir | 27 | 15 | 9 | 0.625 |
| 11 | 114 | Flores, Adelina | Swansboro | 27 | 16 | 14 | 0.533 |
| 1 | 120 | Simpson, Skyla | First Flight | 27 | 22 | 9 | 0.710 |
| 2 | 120 | Scales, Ahrianna | Pasquatank County | 25 | 43 | 5 | 0.896 |
| 3 | 120 | Vindigni, Addison | Cleveland | 25 | 50 | 6 | 0.893 |
| 4 | 120 | Odom, Trinitee | Heidi Trask | 25 | 22 | 13 | 0.629 |
| 5 | 120 | Lopez, Lucy | Bunn | 25 | 23 | 6 | 0.793 |
| 6 | 120 | Ballard, Claire | New Bern | 27 | 13 | 9 | 0.591 |
| 7 | 120 | Kiser, Mia | Laney | 26 | 23 | 10 | 0.697 |
| 11 | 120 | Ajinga, Reece | Havelock | 26 | 21 | 14 | 0.600 |
| 11 | 120 | Reynolds, Skylar | Dixon | 27 | 18 | 14 | 0.563 |
| 11 | 120 | Chavez, Fernanda | West Craven | 27 | 16 | 13 | 0.552 |
TDR Top 12 Preseason Girls Rankings 126-145 lbs.
Editor’s Notes; The following are potential returning wrestlers from last year’s The TakeDown Report’s Top 12 Team as best wrestlers in eastern North Carolina. We expect many changes in weight classes
This will be the 28th consecutive season of publicizing the TDR Top 12 rankings and awards. The win-loss record is from the end of last year. There will be freshmen who could and maybe even should be listed and they will once the regular season. Many wrestlers will be in different weight classes but that will be apparent once the ‘referee blows the whistle.’ We welcome input from coaches, fans and wrestlers.
We plan to recognize the top wrestlers with engraved wooden plaques the 21st year with our ‘duck under’ logo. We do have TDR T-Shirts yet we do have white print on black shirts TDR shirts for just $10!
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| Rnk | Wght. | Name | Team | Gr. | W. | L. | Pct. |
| 1 | 126 | Sommer, Charli | West Carteret | 27 | 29 | 7 | 0.806 |
| 2 | 126 | Ready, Olivia | Havelock | 25 | 37 | 8 | 0.822 |
| 3 | 126 | Hirkala, Mariella | Swansboro | 25 | 32 | 11 | 0.744 |
| 4 | 126 | Mercer, Jo | Bunn | 25 | 15 | 13 | 0.536 |
| 5 | 126 | Murray, Reagan | Franklinton | 27 | 14 | 11 | 0.560 |
| 6 | 126 | Rodriquez, Anabel | Dixon | 25 | 13 | 2 | 0.867 |
| 7 | 126 | Beaver, Mirell | Heritage | 26 | 24 | 13 | 0.649 |
| 15 | 126 | Williams, Jordyn | Swansboro | 27 | 16 | 7 | 0.696 |
| 15 | 126 | Holton, Myrezza | Manteo | 26 | 21 | 20 | 0.512 |
| 1 | 132 | Hall, Lauren | Heidi Trask | 26 | 21 | 2 | 0.913 |
| 2 | 132 | Murillo, Bella | Fike | 25 | 31 | 8 | 0.795 |
| 3 | 132 | Snow, Kennedle | Havelock | 25 | 36 | 3 | 0.923 |
| 4 | 132 | Ross, Celia | Dixon | 25 | 32 | 13 | 0.711 |
| 5 | 132 | Friedman, Ella | Millbrook | 26 | 9 | 3 | 0.750 |
| 6 | 132 | Orellana, Cynthia | Laney | 25 | 18 | 7 | 0.720 |
| 7 | 132 | Hogan, Sora | Swansboro | 25 | 22 | 12 | 0.647 |
| 11 | 132 | Hough, Xanalee | Louisburg | 25 | 23 | 11 | 0.676 |
| 11 | 132 | Guzman, Leah | Cleveland | 25 | 22 | 18 | 0.550 |
| 1 | 138 | Campbell, Isabella | Havelock | 25 | 36 | 11 | 0.766 |
| 2 | 138 | Mitchell, Zedya | South Central | 26 | 18 | 7 | 0.720 |
| 3 | 138 | Disbennett, Giovanna | Dixon | 25 | 29 | 13 | 0.690 |
| 4 | 138 | Hankins, Ma’Laysha | North Pitt | 26 | 11 | 5 | 0.688 |
| 5 | 138 | Busby, Ella | East Carteret | 25 | 16 | 9 | 0.640 |
| 6 | 138 | Lavigni, Mia | White Oak | 27 | 23 | 13 | 0.639 |
| 7 | 138 | Hernandez, Lincy | Knightdale | 25 | 8 | 8 | 0.500 |
| 1 | 145 | Bane, Faith | New Bern | 26 | 34 | 2 | 0.944 |
| 2 | 145 | Ross, Ay’Seante | Laney | 25 | 34 | 5 | 0.872 |
| 3 | 145 | Milbery, Maggie | Swansboro | 25 | 37 | 11 | 0.771 |
| 3 | 145 | Gouveia, Allyson | Millbrook | 25 | 5 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 5 | 145 | McCarthy, Kelly | Croatan | 27 | 23 | 15 | 0.605 |
| 6 | 145 | Stonebraker, Claire | Cleveland | 25 | 18 | 12 | 0.600 |
| 7 | 145 | Seal, Madison | Currituck Co. | 27 | 26 | 8 | 0.765 |
| 7 | 145 | Morales, Alma | Bunn | 25 | 23 | 8 | 0.742 |
TDR Top 12 Preseason Girls Rankings 152-235 lbs.
Editor’s Notes; The following are potential returning wrestlers from last year’s The TakeDown Report’s Top 12 Team as best wrestlers in eastern North Carolina. We expect many changes in weight classes
This will be the 28th consecutive season of publicizing the TDR Top 12 rankings and awards. The win-loss record is from the end of last year. There will be freshmen who could and maybe even should be listed and they will once the regular season. Many wrestlers will be in different weight classes but that will be apparent once the ‘referee blows the whistle.’ We welcome input from coaches, fans and wrestlers.
We plan to recognize the top wrestlers with engraved wooden plaques the 21st year with our ‘duck under’ logo. We do have TDR T-Shirts yet we do have white print on black shirts TDR shirts for just $10!
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| Rnk | Wght. | Name | Team | Gr. | W. | L. | Pct. |
| 1 | 152 | Noblees, Jymeia | Goldsboro | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0.667 |
| 2 | 152 | Vargus, Gabriela | Lejeune | 25 | 26 | 10 | 0.722 |
| 3 | 152 | Barrera, Taliana | Dixon | 27 | 29 | 10 | 0.744 |
| 3 | 152 | Fraser, Tori | North Pitt | 26 | 17 | 4 | 0.810 |
| 5 | 152 | Parrish, Emily | Rosewood | 25 | 7 | 2 | 0.778 |
| 6 | 152 | Escobar, Genesis | Laney | 27 | 11 | 7 | 0.611 |
| 7 | 152 | Hoover, Aubrie | Rolesville | 26 | 16 | 11 | 0.593 |
| 1 | 165 | Pollock, Elaina | Laney | 25 | 32 | 2 | 0.941 |
| 2 | 165 | Gebremichael, Rohama | Wakefield | 25 | 37 | 13 | 0.740 |
| 3 | 165 | Yopp, Emma | South Brunswick | 26 | 29 | 15 | 0.659 |
| 3 | 165 | Alasin, Evangline | Northeastern | 26 | 22 | 7 | 0.759 |
| 5 | 165 | Thalheimer, Amelia | Heidi Trask | 25 | 13 | 5 | 0.722 |
| 6 | 165 | Clark, Makayla | Jacksonville | 27 | 16 | 8 | 0.667 |
| 7 | 165 | Ferlin, Emma | Havelock | 25 | 24 | 16 | 0.600 |
| 11 | 165 | Livesay, Zoe | Currituck Co. | 26 | 19 | 13 | 0.594 |
| 15 | 165 | Escudero, Gail | Manteo | 25 | 16 | 16 | 0.500 |
| 1 | 185 | Harris, Kyndal | Havelock | 26 | 31 | 13 | 0.705 |
| 2 | 185 | Soto, Ingrid | Bunn | 26 | 21 | 6 | 0.778 |
| 3 | 185 | Brake, Cara | Northern Nash | 26 | 18 | 8 | 0.692 |
| 3 | 185 | Gillihan, Edelle | Ashley | 25 | 13 | 7 | 0.650 |
| 5 | 185 | Valerin, Laynie | Cleveland | 27 | 19 | 16 | 0.543 |
| 6 | 185 | Estrada, Annalisa | Croatan | 26 | 14 | 12 | 0.538 |
| 7 | 185 | Larson, Gabriella | Dixon | 27 | 10 | 9 | 0.526 |
| 1 | 235 | George, Nyema | Havelock | 25 | 28 | 5 | 0.848 |
| 2 | 235 | Marshall, Sophia | Rosewood | 25 | 37 | 5 | 0.881 |
| 3 | 235 | Barden, Leslie | Laney | 26 | 20 | 12 | 0.625 |
| 3 | 235 | Christiansen, Alijah | Ashley | 26 | 18 | 9 | 0.667 |
| 5 | 235 | Bowman, Linda | Dixon | 27 | 29 | 11 | 0.725 |
| 6 | 235 | Barrios-Domingo, Ami | Manteo | 25 | 22 | 12 | 0.647 |
| 7 | 235 | Stancil, Deanna | Croatan | 27 | 15 | 7 | 0.682 |
| 7 | 235 | Vinson, Malea | White Oak | 25 | 13 | 10 | 0.565 |
| 11 | 235 | Gause, LaNesha | Laney | 27 | 19 | 8 | 0.704 |
Six Stories from the SoCon
Campbell Competes in Dual at the Daddy
The Camels started the season with a bang, competing against Wyoming in the Dual at the Daddy in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Camels lost 28-12 but put up a fight against the Cowboys. Team points were scored at 149, 174, and 285 – Eugene Harney (149, CAMP), served up an upset against #15 Gabe Willochell (WYO), Harney’s first collegiate dual AND win. Dom Baker put some bonus points on the board with a major decision victory over Brett McIntosh, and top-10-ranked Taye Ghadiali ended the evening on a high note with a technical fall against Kevin Zimmer. Anthony Molton (125) wrestled a barnburner against #2 Jore Volk, ultimately losing 2-0.
Throwdown on Yorktown
This event was the first time college wrestling was hosted on the flight deck of the historic USS Yorktown, hosted in Charleston, SC by The Citadel. The event also raised over $1,300 for the SC Wrestling Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, the competition was cut short due to weather/climate conditions. The Citadel was bested by UVA 24-11, but not before posting three wins at 149, 184, and 197 pounds. Patrick Brophy (197) has appeared in the rankings the past couple of weeks, blazing ahead with a 4-1 match record after week two of wrestling. Gardner-Webb also threw down on the Yorktown, clinching victories at 141 and 157 pounds, but ultimately was defeated by the Black Knights 35-6. Todd Carter (141) has made an appearance in the rankings in the past couple of weeks as well, currently sitting at #29, up from #33 after week one.
Journeymen WrangleMania
Campbell beats Cal Baptist 24-17
The Camels picked up a hefty win over Cal Baptist, securing wins at seven out of ten weights. Anthony Molton (125) and Taye Ghadiali (285) started and ended the dual with falls, putting up bonus points for the Camels. … more at … https://intermatwrestle.com/articles.html/college/socon/six-stories-from-the-socon-r99731/
This Week in ACC Wrestling
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Five of the seven Atlantic Coast Conference wrestling teams will return to the mat this weekend, November 15-17, highlighted by three top-20 duals.
On Friday, November 15, at 7 p.m. ET, No. 7 Virginia Tech will host No. 8 Missouri on ACCNX. That same night, No. 25 North Carolina will welcome No. 4 Nebraska to Chapel Hill for an 8 p.m. ET match. Then, on Sunday, November 17, No. 6 NC State will face No. 17 Rutgers in the second part of a back-to-back dual meet with Princeton, starting at 4 p.m. ET on UFC Fight Pass.
Prior to Sunday’s matches with Princeton and Rutgers, NC State will host Appalachian State on Friday at 7 p.m. ET on ACCNX. Duke will travel north to The Empire State to take on Hofstra at 11:30 a.m. ET and Sacred Heart at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, while Stanford will face off with Cal Poly at 2:30 p.m. ET in non-conference dual-meet action.
For the third straight week, the ACC had five teams ranked in the top 25 of the NWCA Division I Wrestling Coaches Poll, with two teams in the top 10. NC State leads the way at No. 6, one spot ahead of Virginia Tech at No. 7. With a dual match win over Iowa State, Stanford moved … more at … https://theacc.com/news/2024/11/14/this-week-in-acc-wrestling.aspx
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