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VIDEO: Rummy Macias turns 100 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
Master interview videos from the Loose Moose in Mankato, Minnesota from the 100th birthday celebration of legendary Minnesota State wrestling coach Rometo “Rummy” Macias on October 17, 2022.
College News
Women’s College
Tamyra Mensah-Stock won over the hearts of millions of Americans in the summer of 2021 when she put her tremendous talents, passionate patriotism and exuberant personality on display while winning an Olympic gold medal. But Mensah-Stock captured the hearts of those at Wayland Baptist University – not to mention a pair of national titles for the Pioneers – years before that.
2022-23 Women's Wrestling Season Preview – North Central College
Coming off a season with a program record 12 All-Americans and a fourth place finish at the Cliff Keen National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships (NCWWC) National Championships, the North Central College women’s wrestling program is eager to get back on the mat and continue its quest for the program’s first National Title.
Two Simon Fraser wrestling alumni returned from the Under-23 World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain, with bronze medals.
Region 1 NCWWC Pre-Season Individual Ranking — American Women's Wrestling
These rankings are based on the following criteria and will be sent out monthly to every head coach in region 1:
Division I
3 duals to watch during the opening weekend of the 2022-2023 college wrestling season | NCAA.com
The 2022-2023 NCAA wrestling competition schedule officially begins in just one week, and two Division I teams — Little Rock and The Citadel — will kick off the season with matches on Nov. 1 against Ouachita Baptist University and Queens University, respectively.
Wrestling: Beric Jordan Commits to Oklahoma State | Pistols Firing
Oklahoma State picked up a big commitment on Monday, as Beric Jordan announced via Instagram he was committed to the Cowboys.
Flo's Freshman Wish List: Jordan Williams – FloWrestling
Jordan Williams has the type of up-side that Oklahoma State Cowboy fans have been waiting to root for.
New Faces In Iowa City | IAwrestle
The University of Iowa’s media is just around the corner and this year’s roster features plenty of new faces.
UNC Wrestling to Participate in Veterans Day Matches vs. Campbell – Chapelboro.com
The UNC wrestling program will be taking part in a special upcoming tournament on Veterans Day toward the start of the 2022-23 season.
Former University of Michigan wrestling head coach Joe McFarland will be inducted into the Michigan Wrestling Association (MWA) Hall of Fame, the organized announced recently. The induction ceremony will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, in conjunction with the fall wrestling coaches clinic in Ann Arbor.
InterMat Wrestling – Eleven True Freshmen to Watch for the 2022-23 Season
One of the best things about college sports (and wrestling) is that there is a constant stream of student-athletes coming into school each year hungry to prove themselves at the next level. That's obviously the case with wrestling as well.
Iowa wrestler Tony Cassioppi wins bronze at U23 world championships – Ames Tribune
Tony Cassioppi kicked off his 2022-23 season by updating his international wrestling resume.
Division II
Mavericks Are Hard-Working And Talented – The Guillotine
Jim Makovsky enters his 30th season as head coach of the Minnesota State University Mankato wrestling team excited about the 2022-2023 season, even if the team’s path to success – or the individuals who will lead the way – isn’t quite clear – yet.
Hutchens Selected to Lead Men's Wrestling Program – Frostburg State University Athletics
Director of Athletics Troy Dell has announced Josh Hutchens to lead Frostburg State's men's wrestling program after a national search.
Division III
2022-2023 UW-Eau Claire Preview – d3wrestle.com
2021-22 Dual Meet Record: 7-4
2022-2023 Linfield Preview – d3wrestle.com
Linfield enters the 2022-23 season as a new program for both men and women.
2022-2023 USMMA Preview – d3wrestle.com
2021-22 Dual Meet Record: 5-5
NAIA
Current Missouri Valley College Athletic Director, and long-time men's wrestling head coach, Mike Machholz has been inducted into the Missouri Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, and is receiving the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award.
Junior College
Yellowjackets Have Very High Expectations – The Guillotine
Consistent. Talented. Deep. Not satisfied. Unique.
Those are a few words that can describe the 2022-2023 Rochester Community and Technical College Yellowjackets wrestling team.
High School News
“Spire Institute and Academy” Makes New Hire for Wrestling! – DREWBLOGZCLE
With news of Kenny Monday leaving toward the end of the summer. Wrestling families, along with many wrestlers were left wondering. What would happen to the Spire Academy and their newly named Wrestling Program.
Branford’s Cole Snider wins Courage Award at Gold Key banquet – Connecticut Wrestling Online
From the stands, you would never know there is anything different about Branford High junior Cole Snider.
Dee Lockett to Wrestle PJ Duke in Journeyman All-Star Match – Owrestle
Big announcement last week as Oklahoma’s top star, LaDarion Lockett has agreed to wrestle an All-Star match with PJ Duke at “Wranglemania” in Bethlehem, PA on November 12th ahead of the college dual slate that week.
Tullahoma Names New Wrestling Coaches ahead of 2022-23 season | OnTargetNews.com
Tullahoma wrestlers will open the season in less than a month, and on the sidelines will feature familiar faces in different roles, as the high school teams have two new head coaches.
Podcasts & Video
Yelena Makoyed's Final X Run & Wrestling Background by Flowrestling: Everything Women's Wrestling
Yelena Makoyed joins the show to talk about her wrestling background, recent success, and preparation for the NWCA All-Star Classic.
Zain Retherford | The Bader Show (Ep. 341) – Flowrestling
Fresh off a silver medal at the 2022 World Championships, Zain Retherford joins the show for some really insightful talk about his mindset and things he has done to retrain his mind.
FRL 850 – Top 20 D1 Team Breakdowns – FloWrestling
CP, Bray, and Kozak preview some of the top 20 Division 1 teams before the start of the upcoming college season.
2022-23 UNI Media Day: Doug Schwab | IAWrestle
UNI Panther wrestling media day.
St John Fisher Wrestling Tour – MorWrestling
For the first time since 1983, Wrestling returns to St John Fisher.
The return of the wrestling program is boosted by a $400,000 gift from alumnus and trustee William J. Pellicano ’80 and Tracy Pellicano to create a state-of-the-art wrestling room, which is currently under construction and will be open for use prior to the start of training.
MMA News
UFC Fighter and MSU All-American Wrestler Offers a New Option for Fitness – The Portland Beacon
What does a UFC fighter do when it’s time to settle down as a family man? If you were to ask Gray Maynard, he might say “Move to Grand Ledge and open a gym.”
General Stuff
Geez, Even Fargo Has Gone Upscale – The New York Times
The draw for many tourists is the hockey and wrestling tournaments (the USA Wrestling Junior and 16U National Championships wrapped up here this summer), according to the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau.
