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GoFundMe account established for hospitalized Marshfield wrestler | News | kezi.com 

A GoFundMe account set up to help the family of a Marshfield High School wrestler injured during a tournament last weekend has raised more than $10,000 from more than 100 people as of April 26.

Spencer Lee, Ben Kueter, and more to watch at USA Wrestling's US Open – Des Moines Register 

Wrestling’s “offseason” — meaning, the freestyle and Greco-Roman portions of the sport’s calendar — will hit a fever pitch this week in Las Vegas.

5 Iowa storylines to watch in US Wrestling Open: Spencer Lee returns to freestyle, Ben Kueter jumps to senior level | The Gazette 

The U.S. Wrestling Open started with Greco-Roman competition Wednesday, with the freestyle field starting Thursday. Here are five Iowa storylines to follow in Las Vegas.

Rulon Gardner does not compete after registering for wrestling comeback – NBC Sports 

Asked if the 51-year-old Gardner showed up for Wednesday morning’s weigh-in, a USA Wrestling spokesperson said that they did not see Gardner, but heard he was in Las Vegas, where the meet is held. Competition began later Wednesday without Gardner.

HBCUs capitalize on growing interest by adding sport options | AP News 

The wrestling initiative got a $10 million pledge from investor and former Princeton wrestler Michael Novogratz. Jones said Novogratz already has donated $6 million, which covered the $2.7 million needed to restart the sport at Morgan State.

43-year-old Kikiniou among five Olympians to reach U.S. Open Senior Greco-Roman finals – TheMat.com  

It was a strong semifinals round for past Olympians at the 2023 U.S. Senior Greco-Roman Open, who went five-for-five on the raised mat in the South Point Arena.

Victor Voinovich to Enter Transfer Portal – Owrestle 

Oklahoma State’s Victor Voinovich is entering the transfer portal.

Gannon wrestling legend Don Henry announces his retirement after 39 seasons – Gannon University Athletics 

Today marks the end of an era at Gannon University as the man who has been synonymous with Golden Knights wrestling for almost four decades is retiring.

Mies named new Friends Men's Wrestling head coach | Friends University Athletics 

Friends University VP of Athletics and Strategic Expansion Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced that Tyler Mies has accepted the position of men's wrestling head coach.

U17 World champion Adams pins Olympian Sancho, five Olympians reach Senior Greco- Roman semifinals at U.S. Open – TheMat.com  

Joel Adams didn’t seem to have trouble adjusting to his first major Senior-level competition.

Episode #37 Should Bono Have Got an Extension | WIWrestle  

Episode #37 Should Bono Have Got an Extension

Talking Columbia Wrestling with Head Coach Zach Tanelli | InterMat  

Talking Columbia Wrestling with Head Coach Zach Tanelli

2023 US Open Senior Men's Freestyle Preview and Predictions | InterMat  

The wait is almost over! The 2023 US Open Senior Men’s Freestyle tournament has to be one of the most anticipated Open’s in many years.

2023 USA Wrestling US Open Blog – FloWrestling 

Day-by-day brackets, results, schedule and updates so you can follow all the wrestling action from Las Vegas and the 2023 US Open.

Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award Regional Winners Announced – National Wrestling Hall of Fame 

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the regional winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award (DSHSEA).  

Lemont refinery explosion, fire: Andrew HS mourning wrestling coach Dru Worker, killed while working at Seneca Petroleum plant – ABC7 Chicago 

A worker killed at a petroleum plant explosion in Lemont has been identified as a wrestling coach at Victor Andrew High School in Tinley Park.

Tioga Central's Emily Sindoni takes top New York wrestling award – Press Connects 

Tioga Central senior Emily Sindoni was recently named New York’s recipient of the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award, as revealed by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

InterMat Wrestling – Recruiting Analysis for the 2023 NCAA DI 285 lb Bracket 

Early last week, InterMat released its re-ranking for the high school Class of 2018. With recruiting on the mind, we decided to jump in and look at each individual weight class for the 2023 NCAA DI Championships.

Dream matches that could happen at the 2023 U.S. Open wrestling qualifier | NCAA.com 

The last time college wrestling fans saw Princeton’s Patrick Glory in action, he was holding down Purdue’s Matt Ramos as seconds ticked by in the national finals match.

Cerritos Finishes on Top at the Inaugural CCCAA Women’s Wrestling Championships – CCCAA 

At  the inaugural California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Women's Wrestling Championships, the Cerritos College Falcons ran away with the hardware as they finished first as a team with 129 points while seeing four individuals claim top spots on the podium at the end of the day. 

Women's Wrestling to be added at JJC – Joliet Junior College Athletics 

Joliet Junior College (JJC) is excited to announce the addition of women's wrestling as a competitive sport, which will begin competition with the 2023-24 school year. The announcement comes after approval from the Board of Trustees at the April 12 meeting.

Monday Roundup: US GRECO-ROMAN OPEN WEEK 2023 – Five Point Move 

Two-time World Team member Joe Rau (TMWC/IRTC) returning to Greco has provided a morale boost to fans and fellow athletes alike. That Rau has decided to saunter back onto the scene at 97 kilograms is also a nice wrinkle.

Disbelief: GMLOS' Hendrickson and Armagost never envisioned becoming collegiate wrestlers – Post Bulletin 

Nine months ago, McKenna Hendrickson was all set to run at Colorado Christian University and was ready to play basketball for the Grand Meadow High School basketball team.

Cael Hughes Named Junior Hodge Trophy Winner – Owrestle 

WIN Magazine announced on Tuesday that Stillwater’s Cael Hughes is the Junior Dan Hodge trophy award winner as the nation’s most dominant wrestler.

WCL names team members for 2023 Senior Pan-American Championships – Wrestling Canada Lutte 

Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) is proud to announce the 23 athletes, along with coaches, support staff and officials, that will represent Canada at the 2023 Senior Pan-American (Pan-Am) Championships, May 3-6, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Always Aggressive Podcast: Season 4, Episode 11 – Purdue Boilermakers 

Head coach Tony Ersland is joined by hosts Tanner Lipsett and Cory Palm on the Always Aggressive podcast latest episode, updating fans on all things happening with Purdue Wrestling. 

Aaron Nagao On His Transfer to Penn State & Why | Baschamania 

Aaron Nagao is back on BASCHAMANIA to share his transfer announcement and talk reasoning behind the decision, as well as what the process has been like.

Yuma's Sabian Russell headed to Illinois to continue wrestling journey following impressive high school career – KYMA 

As we move towards the end of the 2023 school year, the list of local athletes to move on to the next level continues to grow with the next in line bing Yuma's Sabian Russell.

Local tribal wrestlers bring home hardware from Mat Classic XXXIV | Sports | tribaltribune.com 

Several tribal ath­letes competed on February 17 & 18, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington at the XXXIV Mat Classic. Of those competing, two Colvilles earned first place in their respective divisions.

5 more to be inducted into Bemidji High School Athletics Hall of Fame on May 8 – Bemidji Pioneer 

The wrestling program at Bemidji began in 1955, and he joined the team in the middle of the inaugural season.

Legendary Brandon High School Wrestling Coach Russ Cozart Retires | Osprey Observer 

Russ Cozart is arguably the best high school wrestling coach in the country. The legendary eight-time Florida Coach of the Year is walking away from the mat, at least for now.

2023 Winter Academic All-Big 12 Team Recognizes 481 – Big 12 Conference 

A total of 481 student-athletes have been named to the 2023 Winter Academic All-Big 12 Team. There were 407 Big 12 athletes honored on the First Team, with 58 of those posting 4.0 grade point averages. An additional 74 student-athletes earned Second Team distinction.

Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award Regional Winners Announced – National Wrestling Hall of Fame 

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced the regional winners of the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award (TSHSEA). 

IdahoSports.com | Attao and Randles Win National High School Excellence Awards 

The National Wrestling Hall-of-Fame in Oklahoma recently announced the 2023 state winners of the Dave Schultz (Boys) and Tricia Saunders (Girls) High School Excellence Awards.

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