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Ronald F. Gray Obituary – Akron Beacon Journal

Ronald Francis Gray “Coach”, born May 4, 1937 passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the age of 86.

Nation’s top young athletes expected for the world’s largest tournament, the USMC Junior & 16U Nationals in Fargo, N.D., July 15-22 – TheMat.com

Every year, the nation's best young wrestlers come together for the world's largest wrestling competition, the 2023 U.S Marine Corps Junior and 16U Nationals at the Fargodome on the campus of North Dakota State in Fargo, N.D.

Every State's Most Decorated Fargo Champion – FloWrestling

Get ready for Fargo by taking a look at every state's all-time most accomplished wrestler at USA Wrestling's 16U and Junior Nationals.

The Incredible Story Of Why James Green Is Back And How It Almost Didn't Happen – Flowrestling

James Green details the surprising announcement of his return to competition and the wild circumstances that allowed him to come back.

USA wins women’s freestyle team title at U20 Pan American Championships, led by seven champions – TheMat.com

The United States had a strong performance, winning nine medals on the way to the women’s freestyle team title at the U20 Pan American Championships on Friday.

National Girls High School Rankings for July are released, the final ranking of the 2022-23 season – TheMat.com

USA Wrestling, FloWrestling and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum have published its July 2023 rankings for high school girls wrestlers for the 2022-23 season. This national ranking evaluates all girls enrolled in grades 8-12, and athletes from all 50 states are eligible for selection.

Andrew Punzalan makes school history and shares special moment with his coach — Kabra Wrestling

Cypress Bay’s Andrew Punzalan sat on the mat and watched his opponent celebrate a state title in the 106-pound weight class at the FHSAA state wrestling tournament after he was awarded a takedown in the last second of regulation in a 2-2 match.

Camp Updates from Michigan and Michigan State – Big 10 – Intermat

I have so many great memories from wrestling camps. Meeting legends like Cael Sanderson or Kendall Cross, Carl Adams, J Robinson, Zeke Jones, and even playing ultimate frisbee against Greg Jones.

Class of 2025 Big Man Sahakian to Arizona State – Recruiting – Intermat

The Arizona State recruiting Class of 2025 got off to a great start with a big verbal from California big man Nicholas Sahakian (St. John Bosco, CA). Sahakian is currently ranked #32 overall in the Class of 2025 and 18th in MatScouts most recent rankings update. 

Freeman wins gold at Grand Prix of Spain, Greco-Roman team places sixth – TheMat.com

Two athletes competed in the Greco-Roman division at the Grand Prix of Spain on Friday, with Courtney Denzel Freeman earning a gold medal and the United States placing sixth in a field of 12 teams.

Newton native Alan Halferty inducted into Glen Brand Wrestling HOF – Newton Daily News

Newton native Alan Halferty was part of the 1974-75 Northern Iowa wrestling team. He wrestled for the Panthers from 1973-75, graduated from Newton High School in 1973 and currently resides in Summerfield, Florida.

Family mourns beloved Kentucky teacher killed on Catholic University's campus – Fox5

Max, a social studies teacher and assistant wrestling coach at Oldham County High School, was supposed to attend a conference at the Library of Congress. 

WCL makes key changes towards good governance – Wrestling Canada Lutte

Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) is pleased to announce it has begun to implement key changes towards the organization’s governance structure that will help add more diversity to its decision-making process.

Fargo Placements for 2023 NCAA DI All-Americans – International – Intermat

We’re less than ten days away from the start of the 2023 USMC Junior/16U National Championships otherwise known as “Fargo.”

A peek back at the 2022 Fargo team results, with the final standings in each of the six tournaments – TheMat.com

In anticipation of the 2023 USMC Junior/16U National Championships in Fargo, N.D. next week, we bring you the final team results of all six national tournaments held in the FargoDome last year. What teams will get to lift the trophy in Fargo in 2023?

Wrestling Announces 2023-24 Incoming Athletes – Clarion Athletics

The Clarion wrestling program announced today its additions to the roster for the 2023-24 season. This year's incoming class of athletes is comprised of 14 total athletes, including 10 incoming freshmen and four transfers.

2023 Off-Season: Grabbing The Bull By The Horns With Zalin Edwards by Dynasty Defined

Welcome to the Dynasty Defined Podcast, a show discussing the greatest dynasty in sports… the Oklahoma State Cowboys Wrestling program. I'm your host, Lee Cothran, and today we have an incredible and inspirational story with 2019 Cowboy Wrestler Zalin Edwards.

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