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Jason Bryant’s College Wrestling Wrap Sheet – December 19, 2021 | Mat Talk Podcast Network

Jason Bryant’s College Wrestling Wrap Sheet is a look at five topics from the world of college wrestling with highlights, things you know and things you don’t. Here’s the five for December 19, 2021.

Bethlehem Catholic’s Desmond, Kasak plus Nazareth’s Sasso earn Beast of East titles – The Morning Call

Nathan Desmond had a more enjoyable Beast of the East tournament than the week before at the Walsh Jesuit Ironman, and it had nothing to do about where he placed.

Iowa State wrestling rallies to beat Purdue at Humboldt High School – Des Moines Register

Officially, just 1,300 tickets were made available for Sunday's dual between Iowa State and Purdue at Humboldt High School, but there were probably a few hundred more packed in here to watch two former Wildcat wrestlers-turned-Division I head coaches.

Five OSU Wrestlers Claim Individual Titles; Beavers Take Reno TOC Team Title – Oregon State University Athletics

Five Oregon State wrestlers took individual titles to pace the Beavers to an overall team championship Sunday night at the Reno Tournament of Champions.

Collegiate Wrestling Duals Full Preview + Predictions – FloWrestling

Just when you thought your weekend of college wrestling was over, guess what? Five day weekend!

Local high school coaches highlight standout wrestlers to watch | North Gwinnett Voice

Local high school wrestling teams are already well into their seasons, and the North Gwinnett Voice asked coaches to highlight wrestlers to watch as the season progresses.

Thrilled to be back, Simsbury wins Chaves tourney with record-breaking performance – Connecticut Wrestling Online

Canton High coach Josh Bristol had a tough time getting to sleep on Friday night. In a few hours, his Warriors would be heading to Simsbury to compete in the 34th annual Chaves Invitational at Simsbury High.

Journeyman creates “high stakes” duals for top Div. I programs – WIN Magazine

Frank Popolizio, the director of Journeymen Wrestling in up-state New York, has specialized in creating dual-meet competitions for college teams, usually in the month of November. This month, Popolizio and his organization are beginning the holiday season by traveling 1,300 miles to Niceville, Fla., where he hopes to create something more high level for the top college teams in the country.

14 wrestlers complete undefeated seasons as Alaska high school champions – Anchorage Daily News

Even on a day when 14 wrestlers capped their seasons as undefeated state high school champions, Landon Smith’s perfect campaign was conspicuous in its excellence.

Journeymen Collegiate Wrestling Duals to test both Iowa, UNI wrestlers – Des Moines Register

A handful of the nation’s best Division I wrestling teams are converging on Florida’s panhandle for a two-day wrestling extravaganza, and depending on who you ask, this event has a few different names.

Dresser Earns 200th Win as Cyclones Beat Purdue 23-13 – Iowa State University Athletics

Iowa State Wrestling Head Coach Kevin Dresser picked up his 200th career win Sunday night, as the 13th-ranked Cyclones beat 15th-ranked Purdue 23-13 at Humboldt High School. The victory came in his hometown gym, as Humboldt is the hometown for Dresser and Purdue head coach Tony Ersland.

Oregon State wins 2021 Reno Tournament of Champions with five individual champions, Wyoming finishes a close second – TheMat.com

The 2021 Reno Tournament of Champions wrapped up on Sunday night, as Oregon State claimed the team title with five individual champions. Wyoming finished second with four individual winners in a team race that went down to the wire.

National No. 1 Gomez, Garcia, Calkins among eight ranked high school titlists at Women’s West Coast Tournament of Champions – TheMat.com

Many of the nation’s best high school girls were showcased in the growing and respected Women’s West Coast Tournament of Champions, which was completed on Saturday night.

On the Rank – Week 2, 2A & 3A – Inside CO Wrestling

2021-2022 Week 2 – BOYS, December 16, 2021

ON THE MAT RANKINGS 5A & 4A – Week 2 – Inside CO Wrestling

2021-2022 Week 2 – BOYS, December 16, 2021

Wartburg Wrestling Goes 2-1 at Desert Duals – Wartburg College Athletics

At the Desert Duals, the Wartburg Wrestling squad went 2-1 in competition inside the Sunset Ballrooms of the Flamingo Hotel.

No. 15 Augustana Wrestling Brings Down No. 10 Mavericks – Augustana University Athletics

Viking wrestling traveled to Mankato, Minnesota, on Sunday for a bout with the Minnesota State Mavericks. The Vikings saw eight wrestlers earn victories in a 27-6 final to take down the 10th ranked Mavericks.

Abney, Bronchos Prevail At Midwest Classic – University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Dalton Abney polished off a perfect weekend with a clutch 4-0 finals shutout to claim the 197-pound championship and clinch the team title for Central Oklahoma in the prestigious Midwest Classic that wrapped up Sunday.

#14 UIndy takes runner-up finish at 42nd Midwest Classic – UIndy Athletics

The #14 UIndy wrestling team had its best showing since 2013 at the annual Midwest Classic, finishing second at the event which featured 43 teams this season.

Duke Sweeps Home Opener, Beats Bloomsburg, The Citadel & Presbyterian – Duke University

The Duke wrestling program (6-4, 0-0 ACC) swept its season opening home series, defeating Bloomsburg, The Citadel and Presbyterian on Sunday at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Gardner-Webb Splits Pair To Close Out GWU Duals Sunday Afternoon – Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Gardner-Webb split its Sunday dual matches in Paul Porter Arena against a pair of MAC foes, topping George Mason and falling in the final to Ohio.

App State Wrestling Opens SoCon Schedule with One-Sided Win – App State Athletics

App State Wrestling opened its SoCon schedule with a dominant 46-6 road victory against Bellarmine.

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