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Awards Time
The National Wrestling Media Association announced the winners for the group’s 2021-22 awards on Wednesday. The NWMA awards reward excellence or notable achievement in areas of journalism, broadcasting, content creation and social media in covering wrestling across all levels.
For the second consecutive year, Connecticut Wrestling Online was one of five finalists for the Outlet of the Year award from the National Wrestling Media Association.
Men’s College News
Division I
Season 6, Column 72: Reaping and weeping, Carolina style – Hand Raised
Thursdays dual between homestanding North Carolina and westside state rival Appalachian State will be a momentum gathering throwdown hotter than the Tarheel State-developed, sweat- inducing pepper, and after it’s over only one fan base will have dry eyes.
Five Thoughts on a Wild Bedlam Wrestling Finish in Norman | Pistols Firing
After having a few days to digest things, I thought I’d take a look back at last Sunday’s Bedlam and share five thoughts on the dual. Let’s dig in.
InterMat Wrestling – DI Live Streaming Guide (12/15 -12/18/2022)
We're into mid-December right around the final exam and holiday season, so there's a lighter slate of duals this week (22 to be exact).
Bedlam I Review: #10 Oklahoma State 21 #22 Oklahoma 15 – Owrestle
The first Bedlam of the season did not disappoint, as the dual came down to the final match.
Munson Earns Weekly MAC Award – Central Michigan University Athletics
Central Michigan senior Corbyn Munson was named the Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week on Wednesday after finishing 5-0 and placing first at the Cleveland State Open.
Iowa Hawkeyes Midseason Report | IAwrestle
We have now reached the quiet point in the Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling season. After starting out the season with a 7-0 record the Hawks won't see the mat again until after Christmas, or nearly 20 days between competitions.
Husker Insider: Nebraska Trio Making Early-Season Statement – FloWrestling
Brock Hardy, Peyton Robb and Mike Labriola won titles in Las Vegas, helping Nebraska pick up speed after a sputtering start to the season for the Huskers.
Continuing the series that began in 2016-17, each Wednesday MGoBlue.com will highlight a Michigan student-athlete and their academic pursuits. These are our Scholar-Athlete Stories, presented by Absopure.
Jordan Claims 1st SoCon Weekly Honor – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics
Junior Rocky Jordan is the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week the league office announced Wednesday afternoon. Jordan earns the award winning his lone match of the week.
Division III
Blugolds fall to Eagles in clash of top-10 teams – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Athletics
The ninth-ranked University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team gave third-ranked UW-La Crosse a battle, but fell to the Eagles 28-10 in a dual on Wednesday night at the McPhee Center. The Blugolds built an early lead, but the Eagles pulled away late in the dual to remain unbeaten in the WIAC.
NAIA
Wrestling captures big win against Barons – Truett McConnell University Athletics
On Wednesday, the Truett McConnell University wrestling team traveled to face Brewton-Parker College, where the Bears banded together to secure a dominating 30-12 victory.
Women’s College News
A BARRIER BREAKER AND PIONEER: NARI MILLER – Texas Woman's University Athletics
Silence filled the arena. It was as if you could see the intake of breath of all the fans, as the tension remained palpable. Two wrestlers circled on the mat – all eyes focused on the next move.
Tamarac's Emily Frost signs letter of intent to wrestle at Iowa – WNYT.com NewsChannel 13
Tamarac’s Emily Frost made history Tuesday morning as she signed her national letter of intent to wrestle at the University of Iowa.
USF Women's Wrestling adds six to inaugural season roster
The University of Sioux Falls Women's Wrestling program, and head coach Toby Bryant, are excited to announce the addition of six more wrestlers to the inaugural team.
International News
Competitive environment, camaraderie bolster entire team.
Jenna Burkert Was The Real Winner At 2022 World Cup – FloWrestling
Jenna Burkert came out on top despite dropping two matches at the 2022 World Cup in Coralville.
Wrestling fans are in for a treat on Sunday, December 18, as elite international men and women wrestlers from the United States and Ukraine will compete at the Beat the Street LA’s Benefit Gala and International Wrestling Event in San Marino, Calif.
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today confirmed the new membership of the USOPC board following council elections and USOPC board nominating and governance committee approval.
High School News
Five storylines to watch at MatBoss Minnesota Christmas Tournament – MatBoss App
The 35th MatBoss Minnesota Christmas Tournament gets underway Friday in Rochester, Minn.
Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Mackenzie Childers powers way to strong start | The Gazette
Hawks sophomore is 20-0 with 16 pins, sets sights on state title.
The Holy Angels Storylines | Carolina Takedown Talk
We take a look at the storylines heading into the 2022 Holy Angels tournament.
Podcast & Video
Noke Wrestling News #28 with Coach Yetzer by Noke Wrestling News powered by VBR Sports
Randal and Jake are joined by Coach Yetzer to talk about he season and upcoming events. Two special guests make their first appearance on the podcast.
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast: Ep 404 w Robbie Wendell
This week we begin by congratulating Tommy and his lovely family on their new addition. We continue by discussing the USA Men's Freestyle Team winning the World Cup of Wrestling and some takeaways from that event. We discuss the Women's Team and what they can take away as well.
Videos: John Smith, Travis Wittlake Meet with Media | Pistols Firing
Hear from John Smith and Travis Wittlake after OSU’s Bedlam win.
High School Wrestling Weekly Season 4 Episode 6 – Gorilla Radio – IndianaMat
Rex Brewer and Dane Fuelling talk all things wrestling, and are joined this week by guests: Tanner Boman, coach for DeKalb, and Jason DeLois from ISWA.
IndianaMat Gorilla Radio Episode 142 – Gorilla Radio – IndianaMat
Joe and Mike talk about the Ironman and how it will affect Indiana wrestling going forward. Lots of great information and insight into this event. They also touch on a few other subjects within the wrestling work.
Jason Nolf on World Cup, New Business Venture ‘Ocean' | Baschamania
Great to have 3x NCAA Champ Jason Nolf back on the show today to talk about his World Cup experience & matches, gratitude in defeat, his new business venture ‘Ocean', coping with a high-level athlete long-distance relationship, and more.
FRL 872 – Wrestlers Not Wrestling: Good, Bad or Indifferent? – FloWrestling
The 872nd episode of FloWrestling Radio Live.
Kyle Klingman The Bader Show (Ep. 355) – Flowrestling
Kyle joins Bader in studio and we get the rundown on Klingman's introduction into wrestling and his never ending thirst for knowledge of the sport.
