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Corby's Rant & Roll: MatMen + Scuffle | Rokfin – MatScouts

Midlands is not happening. Now what? That was the question as we sat in Florida. Not more than 45 minutes later Izzy Martinez tweets at Willie.

2021 MatMen Open Preview and Predictions | Rokfin – InterMat

Just five days ago, shockwaves were sent through the collegiate wrestling community as the Midlands Championships announced that they were canceling their 2021 tournament out of “an abundance of caution” due to public safety concerns.

Izzy and Willie talk Matmen Open | Rokfin – Illinois Matmen

Izzy Martinez calls Willie Saylor to join forces.

POWERade Scratches Pre Weigh-Ins | Rokfin – PA Power Wrestle

#1 seed Marc-Anthony McGowan is a scratch at 120 lbs. along with #2 seed Jacob Van Dee at 126 lbs.

Southern Scuffle Middleweight Preview & Predictions – FloWrestling

The Southern Scuffle will feature some of the best middleweights the country has to offer! Take a look below at a detailed breakdown and prediction of the action that will take place in Chattanooga from 149-174 pounds.

Full Southern Scuffle Registration List – FloWrestling

Every New Year's Day, the Southern Scuffle kicks off the beginning of the year with an electrifying lineup that produces some of the year's top collegiate matches. The 2022 Southern Scuffle will be no different.

Iowa and Penn State Earn Weekly Wrestling Awards – Big Ten Conference

Iowa’s Spencer Lee and Penn State’s Aaron Brooks named Co-Wrestlers of the Week

Bi-State wrestling: Holiday staple set for return at the La Crosse Center | Inside Preps | lacrossetribune.com

This week is typically a very busy one for Holmen High School wrestling coach Jason Lulloff, but everyone associated with the event has a bit more spring in their steps after a one-year absence.

Bishop McDevitt wrestler Riley Robell embraces the spoiler role in a loaded Powerade bracket – pennlive.com

Bishop McDevitt junior Riley Robell will be in rare territory this week, competing as an underdog at the Powerade wrestling tournament at Canon-McMillan High School.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 29, 2021: Top wrestlers hit Powerade mats | Trib HSSN

One of the top regular season high school wrestling tournaments in the country is back in its normal place at its regular site.

The College Wrestling's Fan's Guide To Powerade – FloWrestling

All the NCAA D1 commits registered to compete at the 2021 Powerade Wrestling Tournament.

NWCA Releases NCAA Women's Team Dual Rankings Prior to National Duals | NWCA

The first National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Dual Meet rankings of the season have been released. King University sits atop the poll, with two-time defending NWCA Duals National Champion McKendree University ranked second.

Abbott Blog: The top 10 wrestling stories of 2021 – TheMat.com

The United States had arguably its greatest year on the international scene, with historic performances during very unique circumstances.

Monday Roundup: Chakvetadze; Datunashvili; SWE Trip? – Five Point Move

2016 Olympic gold medalist Davit Chakvetadze (87 kg, RUS) is still considered a premier competitor, even though he has not been able to replicate the type of success that made him an international star prior to the Rio Games.

#297 Mike Caruso – 3x NCAA Champ and retired CEO | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast

Mike Caruso is a 3x NCAA Champion for Lehigh and is the ‘youngest 3x champ in NCAA history’. Mike lost just one match throughout high school and college, before beginning a successful career in the insurance business. Today, the Lehigh wrestling complex is named in Mike’s honor.

Collegiate Duals Recap: #1 Iowa & #2 Penn State challenged, but prevailed – WIN Magazine

As expected, both No. 1-ranked Iowa and No. 2 Penn State won its pool championships at the 2021 Journeymen Collegiate Duals, but both the Hawkeyes and Nittany Lions each had to overcome deficits in one of their duals to go 3-0 at this event that was held Dec. 20-21 in Niceville, Fla.

DeRosa named interim coach at New England College – d3wrestle.com

Ray DeRosa is the interim coach at New England College following the departure of Robert Watson-Powell for Muskingum earlier this month.

Hawkeye Open cancelled, Look towards 2022/2023 – TheMat.com

Press release from the Hawkeye Open.

Indiana Athletics Pauses Wrestling Team-Related Activities – Indiana University Athletics

The Indiana University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has paused team-related activities for its wrestling program due to COVID-19 protocols.

Virginia Wrestling | Virginia Announces Schedule Change

Virginia wrestling head coach Steve Garland announced a change to the 2021-22 schedule on Monday (Dec. 27) with the Cavaliers adding a pair of duals against No. 24 Northwestern and SIU Edwardsville to replace the Midlands Championships that were canceled.

Noah Surtin named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week – University of Missouri Athletics

Noah Surtin was named the Big 12 Wrestler of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday, following his stellar performance at the Collegiate Wrestling Duals Dec. 20-21. Surtin is the second Missouri wrestler to be given the award this season.

Midlands Classic Cancelled; Edinboro Wrestling Adds Lock Haven Round Robin and David Lehman Open – Edinboro University Athletics

After the Midlands Invitational was canceled, the Edinboro wrestling team has added a round-robin match with Lock Haven on Jan. 4 and a trip to the David Lehman Open hosted by Franklin & Marshall on Jan. 7.

Wrestling Cancels Trip To Southern Scuffle – Columbia University Athletics

Due to COVID-19 concerns and safety protocols, Columbia Wrestling will not be competing at the Southern Scuffle scheduled for Jan. 1-2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Wrestling coaches hope to bring Greco-Roman to Lee | News | leecountycourier.net

Fox is a founding member of the Mississippi Wrestling Foundation which is run by a 20-member board of former wrestlers and “friends of the sport,” as Fox calls the non-wrestlers.

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