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Wrestling coach, professor and English teacher Keith Manos joins Short Time to talk about some of the things he’s learned about coaching over the years and how he crafted them into books to help teachers and coaches alike.
Wolfpack wrestling is coming off a trip to Las Vegas and the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and now another challenge awaits as the Pack will head to New Orleans, Louisiana on December 19-20 for the Journeymen Collegiate Duals, which features nine Top 25 teams in the 12-team field.
Men’s College News
Division I
Nebraska's Burwick Stuck In Eligibility Squabble After Leaving Wisconsin – FloWrestling
Two-time NCAA qualifier Kyle Burwick's hopes of competing this season for Nebraska are apparently now in the hands of his former school.
‘Cats Dominate Home Tri-Meet Over Queens and Presbyterian – Davidson College Athletics
The Davidson College wrestling team turned in a dominating performance at its home tri-meet on Friday evening. The ‘Cats cruised past Queens 42-4 in the first dual, then took down Presbyterian in the Southern Conference opener 26-7.
Bucknell Wrestling Downs Sacred Heart, 33-6 – Bucknell University Athletics
The Bucknell wrestling team picked up its first dual victory of the season with a dominant performance over Sacred Heart (0-6, 0-2 EIWA) Friday evening at the Pitt Center.
RECAP: Wrestlers Split Final Duals of 2022 – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics
The Chattanooga Mocs split a pair of dual matches Friday afternoon at Gardner-Webb. It started with a 20-15 loss to SIUE and closed with a 26-10 romp over Clarion.
Wrestling Takes Two of Three at Gardner-Webb – Clarion Athletics
The Golden Eagle wrestling team took two of three team matches contested on Friday afternoon, as Clarion competed at a quad hosted by Gardner-Webb. Clarion defeated the hosting Bulldogs as well as Mid-American Conference (MAC) rival SIU-Edwardsville, while falling to Chattanooga.
Season 6, Column 73: A Mid-December mix n match mashup – Hand Raised
Friday was a different kind of get together for Gardner-Webb as Coach Daniel Elliotts Runnin Bulldogs threw the yard door open for Clarion, UTC, and SIUE.
Division II
#4 Wrestling to Host 43rd Midwest Classic This Weekend – UIndy Athletics
The biggest tournament in all of NCAA Division II is here in Indianapolis this weekend, with the 43rd Midwest Classic bringing in 46 teams from across the country to the Circle City.
No. 7 Hilltoppers Go 3-0 at Home Duals – West Liberty University Athletics
The 7th ranked West Liberty University wrestling team defended its home mat today with a 3-0 outing in the Hilltopper Duals to extend its dual win streak to 15 in a row.
Men's wrestlers miss flight to Indy – Chadron State College Athletics
The Chadron State College men's wrestling team was forced to abandon its plans to compete at the prestigious Midwest Classic tournament in Indianapolis, due to its inability to reach the Rapid City, South Dakota, airport on Thursday.
Pack dominate dual against Western Wyoming – Colorado State University Pueblo
The Colorado State University Pueblo controlled a friendly dual against Western Wyoming, cruising to a 32-9 win led by a pair of falls, a tech fall and five decision wins on Thursday evening at Mead HS.
Division III
Wrestling pins Hiram, finishes undefeated in December – Muskingum University Athletics Athletics
The Muskingum wrestling team defeated Hiram 31-18 to win their third straight dual and finish undefeated in the month of December.
NAIA
Midland University – Warriors Pick Up First Dual Win to End 2022
Taking the mats one last time in 2022, Midland University traveled to Hastings, Nebraska for a conference dual with Hastings College on Thursday night. The teams squared off inside Kiewit Gymnasium with the Warriors earning victories in six weight classes for a 31-16 win.
Tech Wins Both Duals at Thomas More – Indiana Tech Athletics
The No. 5 ranked Indiana Tech men's wrestling team traveled to Crestview Hills, Kentucky, on Thursday to compete in the Thomas More University Tri-Dual with the Saints and the University of Pikeville Bears.
High School News
Naaktgeboren earns 100th career win with pin in opening bout.
Henckel, Manis Win Titles At First Girls Beast Of The East – FloWrestling
Fargo finalists Sarah Henckel and Mary Manis turned in sparkling performances Friday while capturing titles at the inaugural Girls Beast of the East.
As Gigi Bragg looked around the field at this year's MatBoss Minnesota Christmas Tournament, the Anoka sophomore couldn't help but smile.
Conlin returns to South Jersey, will wrestle at St. Augustine – Courier Post
Brady Conlin has returned to his wrestling roots in South Jersey.
In mid-November, the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) announced that it would hold the first-ever Girls State Championship for wrestling, concurrently with the State Meet of Champions, on Feb. 25, 2023.
PNL: Phoenix to Host League's Youth Event | Premier National League
After a successful inaugural Premier National League event held in Chicago, Illinois, this past fall, Arizona’s Mesquite High School will now be host to the second PNL event this Sunday, December 18th.
International News
There will be some great international freestyle wrestling matches in Beat the Street LA’s International Wrestling Event on Sunday at the Barth Athletic Complex in San Marino, Calif., starting at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (Doors open at 1:00 p.m.).
Beat the Streets LA has announced that the Beat the Street LA’s International Wrestling Event on Sunday will be broadcast live and free by StaleMates on its YouTube Channel.
Cambodian wrestlers prepare for Southeast Asian championships | Phnom Penh Post
The Cambodia Wrestling Federation (CWF) – through the support of the Cambodian SEA Games Organising Committee (CAMSOC) and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport – is preparing for the 2022 Southeast Asian Wrestling Championships at the hall of the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) from December 16-18.
MMA News
InterMat Wrestling – The Wrestling Fan's Guide to the MMA Weekend (12/16/22)
The MMA world never stops turning, but here at InterMat, a wrestling website, we try to focus on… wrestling. However, this week we found the time to put together another MMA Weekend guide for the wrestling fan since there are some former high-profile wrestlers plying their trade in the fighting arena.
Podcasts & Video
Michigan Grappler Podcast: Grappler Podcast – Layne Malczewski (Michigan State)
In this episode we catch up with Michigan State 184lber Layne Malczewski on the Spartans strong start to this season, Reno TOC this weekend, and the upcoming B1G season.
FRL 873 – Why Won't Wisconsin Sign Kyle Burwick's Waiver – FloWrestling
The 873rd episode of FloWrestling Radio Live.
168. Collegiate Wrestling Duals Two Point Oh – In The Room – Des Moines Register
Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody brings you interviews from both the Iowa State and Northern Iowa wrestling programs.
Episode 80 – December Recap & Look ahead by D3 Nation
We recap results from December, a big milestone, and some big time events on the horizon in DIII. Individuals and Programs around the country making statements and emerging as real contenders as we enter the second half the season.
