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“Strong and Grateful” Podcast – Cael Sanderson interviewed by Jeff Byers | Nittany Lion WC  

Jeff Byers, the voice of Penn State Wrestling, talks with Cael Sanderson about the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club

USA boys win 20 golds and 54 total medals at the Tallinn Open in Estonia, with five double champions – TheMat.com  

A large group of boys representing a variety of club programs from across the United States competed at the Tallinn Open this past weekend, the largest wrestling competition annually in Europe.

Oklahoma Products Spur UCO Success – University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

A 16-year drought ended for Central Oklahoma's storied wrestling program March 10-11 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa when the Bronchos captured their 16th national championship, but the path to that success continued a trend which has existed throughout the program's 70-year history.

Greco-Roman wrestling closes out the 2023 Canadian Wrestling Championships – Wrestling Canada Lutte

The final day of the 2023 Canadian Wrestling Championships (U19, U17, U15) concluded from Canada Place in Vancouver on March 26 with Greco-Roman Wrestling for men and women in all three age groups.

Shane Griffith May Be Back For The 2024 NCAA Season – FloWrestling

2021 NCAA Champion and 3-time All-American Shane Griffith's dilemma on returning for a final season of college wrestling.

Five U.S. girls win gold medals at Tallinn Open in Estonia, with 14 USA medals, including nine by Wyoming Seminary – TheMat.com  

The United States won 14 medals in three women’s age-groups in Europe’s largest tournament, the Tallinn Open on Sunday.

Minnesota Wrestling Round Table – Late March Edition – The Guillotine

Listen to the latest episode of the Minnesota Wrestling Round Table Podcast brought to you by KNUJ Radio out of New Ulm, Minn. Join host Jim Bartels, along with Adam Bartels, Larry ‘The Sodbuster’ Baumgardt, Chad Johnson, and Cathy Koob.

Sights and Sounds: 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships – Flowrestling

Sights and Sounds: 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships

The Open Mat NJCAA Men's Wrestler of the Year: Jett Strickenberger

The Open Mat presents awards annually in three categories for each division of college wrestling at the conclusion of the season. Awards are presented for Wrestler of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year.

Colby Covington takes down Dagestani wrestling: ‘American wrestling is much better’ – MMAmania.com

It’s getting hard to deny that Father’s Plan is in full effect around the world.

Penn State wrestling’s way-too-early 2023-24 lineup prediction | Penn State Wrestling News | collegian.psu.edu

Penn State’s season just ended with a successful 10th national championship in 12 tournaments, but it’s never too early to look to the future.

Mercyhurst wrestling coach takes one for the OTHER team | Mercyhurst University

In a sport like wrestling, athletes rely on their own individual abilities and, still, the competitiveness and camaraderie of a team sport through training, development, and support are ever apparent.

‘From the Ground Up': Blue Hawks women's wrestling eyes inaugural season – The Dickinson Press

The Dickinson State University women's wrestling program, led by former wrestler and assistant coach Tyson Springer, has received substantial support from alumni in North Dakota and Montana.

Final Women's College Pound-For-Pound Rankings Are Here! – FloWrestling

Check out the final 2022-23 women's college pound-for-pound rankings.

The Open Mat NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Year: Greg Hagan

The Open Mat presents awards annually in three categories for each division of college wrestling at the conclusion of the season. Awards are presented for Wrestler of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year.

Wrestling community embraces Cason Romero – The Durango Herald

Athlete with hydrocephalus gains confidence on the mat

Glasgow's Flaten family taking full advantage of girls wrestling opportunities – MontanaSports.com

Since girls wrestling became a sanctioned high school sport in Montana just three years ago, the sport has seen massive growth.

Spotsylvania wrestler shows ‘iron will' on, off the mat – Fredericksburg.com

The first time Hailey Turner became a countywide wrestling champ, she had to push through the pain of a fractured spine, an injury she didn’t know she had.

Ohio State recruits beat Penn State recruits, Pa. squad falls at Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic | Trib HSSN

Vinny Kilkeary and Rocco Welsh ended their high school careers with wins at the 49th annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic on Saturday at Peters Township.

Baldwin Wallace’s wrestling team endures struggles throughout season, end in sight – The Exponent

The wrestlers credit the coach with their success and the good balance they have between academics and practices.

Bradley wraps up stellar freshman season with trip to D3 nationals | Sports | thedailyreview.com

Former Athens wrestling standout Gavin Bradley wrapped up an impressive freshman season at Castleton University with a trip to the NCAA Division III Championships.

Bennett pins down wrestling future – Daily Journal Online

North County High School senior Brooke Bennett recently signed to continue her education and wrestling career at NCAA Division III program Simpson College, located in Indianola, Iowa.

Cornell’s Yianni Diakomihalis cements status as one of wrestling’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime talents’ – syracuse.com

After five matches in three days, Cornell senior Yianni Diakomihalis claimed his fourth NCAA Division I Wrestling title last weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Chippewa County Wrestler of the Year: Cadott's Sonnentag joins elite group in state history as four-time champion – Chippewa.com

The final result was always the goal.

Jones places seventh, as six U.S. Greco-Roman athletes place in top 10 at Thor Masters in Denmark – TheMat.com  

Two-time U.S. World Team member Sammy Jones placed seventh at 63 kg, the top U.S. Greco-Roman performance at the respected Thor Masters on Saturday.

InterMat Wrestling – ‘It’s Always Win or Die.’ A look back at Carter Starocci’s Top Quotes from the 2022-23 Season

Carter Starocci turned some heads during his ESPN interview after winning his third national title. From “That's what big balls look like” to not-so-subtly calling out Kamaru Usman and referring to a DII national title as “beginner's stuff,” the Penn State junior showed the rest of the nation what those covering the team all season already knew – the guy isn't afraid to say what's on his mind.

Jones' Bid for Thor Masters Medal Comes Up Short – Five Point Move

Although he had competed well both days and managed to earn a significant victory this morning, Sammy Jones‘ (63 kg, Sunkist) appearance at Thor Masters saw him come up just short of a medal.

InterMat Wrestling – 10 Years of NCAA Championship Data

With another NCAA Tournament in the books, it gives us the opportunity to add more data to the ever-growing pile of stats. Looking back at the last ten years, here are some updated figures regarding key benchmarks in college wrestling.

Prescott tabbed as new Friends University women's wrestling head coach | Friends University Athletics

Friends University VP of Athletics & Strategic Expansion Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced that Tim Prescott has been named the new women's wrestling head coach and will also serve a temporary role as the men's wrestling interim head coach.

Hughes, Chicoose to attend NCAA Leadership Convention – Johnson & Wales University – Providence

Graduate student William Hughes and sophomore Harmony Chicoose have been chosen to attend the annual NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum from April 13-16, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Real Woods Named Mike Howard Most Valuable Wrestler – University of Iowa Athletics

Senior Real Woods was named the recipient of the Mike Howard Most Valuable Wrestler Award on Friday night at the University of Iowa wrestling team’s annual awards banquet in the Feller Club Room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

U19 men and women, and U15 men continue the action on day two of the 2023 Canadian Wrestling Championships – Wrestling Canada Lutte

The 2023 Canadian Wrestling Championships (U19, U17, U15) continued on March 25, from Canada Place in Vancouver with the U19 men and women and U15 men in action.

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