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ND-West Burlington state champ Isaiah Fenton commits to Iowa wrestling – Des Moines Register  

The Iowa wrestling program added a late addition to its 2023 recruiting class on Tuesday as Isaiah Fenton, a Class 2A state champion for Notre Dame, Burlington, announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes.

Shady's Grove will help usher in Bluefield State women's wrestling | Sports | register-herald.com

Tayla Grove played a big part in getting the Shady Spring girls wrestling program going from the ground up.

Bloodround Wrestling Podcast: Bloodround Ep. 421

We start the podcast with me lamenting the NBA Lottery. Mostly though, Tommy and I discuss the Siena Heights hiring of Whitney Cox (Conder), and how great that is. We also get into some of the other changes in the college wrestling landscape. Mostly though, we talk about the WTT Trials and potential matchups, and some predictions as well. Rock On.

Women's Weekly: Mother And Daughter Make History – FloWrestling

Makenna Dolt will compete at the same college as her mother, women's wrestling continues to explode, and Final X is upon us.

First annual Canaan Bower Memorial Scholarship awarded to Mayfield student – Farmington Daily Times  

A Mayfield High School senior wrestling student was recently awarded the first annual Canaan Bower Memorial Scholarship, in honor of the late local hero.

Five Reasons Northern Oklahoma College Should Reinstate Wrestling – Owrestle

Last week we wrote about NOC’s push to raise funds to reinstate their wrestling program which has not been around since 1983. With that, I thought I’d take a look at five reasons the school should consider adding a wrestling program.

Beach Wrestling National Championships, Seaside Soccer Classic set for this weekend – WECT  

New Hanover County will host athletes and families for the 29th Annual Seaside Soccer Classic and the 2023 Beach Wrestling National Championship this Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21.

Jake Jones repeats at Christian Luciano Pinner award winner – The Morning Call  

Saucon Valley senior Jake Jones repeated as the annual Christian Luciano Pinner Award recipient at a reception earlier this month at The Gin Mill in Northampton. He had 34 pins — 30 in the first period — on his way to a third consecutive PIAA medal.

World Team Trials Challenge Women’s Freestyle Preview: World champions Gray, Winchester headline loaded field – TheMat.com  

The final four women’s freestyle athletes for Final X will be determined on Sunday, May 21 at the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament at Discovery Canyon High School in Colorado Springs.

Expansion, realignment and what’s next for ACC, Big 12 and Pac-12 – Sports Illustrated  

How do the Big 12, Pac-12 and ACC keep up while generating millions less than the SEC and Big Ten? Some believe all three of them cannot coexist successfully.

As wrestlers demand action, impasse takes a toll on key events before Asiad, Olympics | Hindustan Times

Across India, players are caught in the limbo between an all-powerful WFI chief who still looms over the sport, and an ad-hoc committee that is grappling with how to effectively manage things at a crucial juncture in the global calendar

14-year-old Paizley Romine following in the family's wrestling business – Tulsa World

There is a flood of junior high talent coming soon to Wagoner varsity wrestling mats after National tournament results in April.

The Fallout from Trent Hidlay Moving Up to 197 lbs | InterMat  

Last night, NC State’s 3x NCAA All-American Trent Hidlay announced over his social media channels that he will use his sixth year of eligibility in 2023-24.

Kissimmee Osceola’s Cooper Haase shoots his way into history — Kabra Wrestling  

Back in his freshman season, Kissimmee Osceola’s Cooper Haase admits he was not the best mentally as a wrestler and would get nervous and overthink everything before matches.

TFW: 5.16.23 – The Iowa Hour | MatScouts  

The First Word: 5.16.23 – The Iowa Hour

Sibling rivalry helped fuel Burburija to back-to-back titles — Kabra Wrestling  

Clearwater Countryside’s Brian Burburija had a driving goal to win two Florida state wrestling titles — he had to at least match his older brother Anthony’s two state titles.

The 158-pound Bracket At The 1994 NCAA Championships Defies Logic – FloWrestling

The 1994 NCAA tournament bracket is steeped in history. And it's still going strong.

‘Panel asked for audio, video proof of sexual harassment’, alleges protesting wrestlers | Mint

In a press statement, the ministry was silent on allegations of sexual harassment against Singh but pointed to structural inadequacies within the WFI, including the absence of an Internal Complaints Committee mandated as per law.

High School Star Paige Morales Flips Commitment To Providence – FloWrestling

Top high school senior Paige Morales changed her mind and will compete for Matt Atwood at Providence.

Everything for wrestling: Sarinas Salehi's Olympic dream | West Observer

Salehi grew up in Baneh in northwestern Iran, as part of the country’s Kurdish minority. Her father Soran is a successful wrestler himself.

EIU Announces 2023 Athletic Hall Of Fame Class – Eastern Illinois University Athletics  

Mark Gronowski (Titusville, Florida / Titusville HS / Wrestling 1979-82) was a standout wrestler for Eastern Illinois during the programs final days as a Division II member and as the athletic department transitioned into its current Division I status.

UFC 290: Bo Nickal expects to have his way with Tresean Gore – MMA Junkie  

Bo Nickal has no doubt that he will take Tresean Gore to his world at UFC 290.

Last Week In Recruiting: May 8-14 – FloWrestling

With May 7th being the last official date to get into the transfer portal, the number of names entering the portal dropped this week.

Monday Roundup: US Trials Week; Hungarian National Results – Five Point Move  

This coming Saturday is the 2023 US World Team Trials Challenge Tournament for Greco-Roman wrestling. At press time, there are 54 athletes registered athletes and Friday is the definitive deadline.

Kawai makes stunning move to 68kg in bid for Olympic repeat | United World Wrestling  

In her bid for a second straight Olympic title, Yukako KAWAI has made a surprising and sudden move up two weight classes to the next Olympic division.

African Championships: Battle for continental supremacy heats up | United World Wrestling  

With fresh memories from last year's African Championships, Tunisia will hope to win the women's wrestling team title, this year at home.

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