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Ken Kraft Midlands Championships
A close title for the hometown squad. Northwestern used three champions to win its first Midlands title on Saturday night in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Hosting the 58th edition of the prestigious Ken Kraft Midlands Championships, three Wildcats took home individual titles as Northwestern won the Midlands team championship for the first time in program history.
Trio of Bronze Finishes for PC at Midlands Championships; Three More Take 4th – Presbyterian College
On a landmark day for the sport that signified the return of one of collegiate wrestling's most celebrated events, the 58th edition of the acclaimed Ken Kraft Midlands Championships made its triumphant return on Friday afternoon just outside the Chicago sector, including a women's field for the first time in the tournament's storied history.
#3 Wrestling Puts 4 on Podium at Midlands Championships – Arizona State University Athletics
No. 3 Arizona State went to the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships this week and celebrated four wrestlers reaching the podium.
Soldier Salute
The first Soldier Salute competition displayed the strength of both University of Iowa’s wrestling team, its No. 2 ranked men’s program and its women’s program, which is competing unattached this season.
Women’s Wrestling Compete in Inaugural Soldier Salute – Indiana Tech Athletics
The No. 7 ranked Indiana Tech women's wrestling team traveled to Coralville, Iowa, to partake in the inaugural Soldier Salute tournament.
Southern Scuffle
Pre-Seeds Announced for the 2023 Southern Scuffle – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics
Pre-Seeds for the 2023 Southern Scuffle, presented by Compound Sportswear, were announced this evening. Missouri and Oklahoma State lead the field with 11 wrestlers each in the top-8 spots. The Tigers have four No. 1 seeds while Cowboys have three.
2023 Southern Scuffle Preview and Predictions | InterMat
We’re coming down the home stretch of tournament season. The Midlands and Soldier Salute got the holiday tournaments started and we’ll finish with the Southern Scuffle.
Other Men’s College News
Division I
MM 12.29: Maryland wrestling midseason update – Testudo Times
This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
Division III
D3 Insider: Pamphlet Bridges Gap Between Hawaii And Iowa For Terukina – FloWrestling
Zayren Terukina's path to Wartburg began almost four years ago when a gentleman handed him a pamphlet about the Knights at a tournament in Virginia.
Men's wrestlers win title at Citrus Invitational – Augsburg University Athletics
Claiming championships in five of the 10 weight classes, along with four runner-up finishes, the Augsburg University men's wrestling team claimed the title at the Citrus Invitational tournament, held on Thursday and Friday.
Wrestling Takes Second at Citrus Invitational – Castleton University
The Castleton University wrestling team finished comfortably in second place on Friday at the Citrus Invitational, trailing only No. 2 Augsburg in the team standings of an event with a strong field.
High School News
An Utqiagvik student who became a state wrestling champion this month hopes to inspire young girls to take up the sport, be more persistent and broaden their definition of femininity.
The Goddess of Olympia girls wrestling tournament Dec. 17 at Olympian High School was the largest event of its kind ever held in San Diego Section with 477 participants – 238 at the varsity level and 239 at the junior varsity/novice level.
Javaan Yarbrough, Lukas Stiles win MIT high school wrestling titles – Akron Beacon Journal
High school wrestling sometimes shocks you. Just when you think you know the manuscript, it throws a curveball you didn’t see coming.
WRESTLING: Seth Newby breaks pin record, Dane Jorgensen reaches 100 wins – Bemidji Pioneer
After competing on Thursday and Friday, the Lumberjack boys took fifth place out of 63 teams across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, and the Bemidji girls placed fifth of 52 teams, as well.
Remembering wrestling family as year draws to a close | Sports | register-herald.com
Technically, George Keeney died in 2021. However, he passed away on Dec. 29 and most people didn’t know about it until after the New Year arrived.
Podcasts & Video
#398 Mike Sheets – 2x NCAA Champ, Oklahoma State Legend | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast
Mike Sheets is a 2x NCAA Champion and 4x All American for Oklahoma State. In 1988, he was an Olympic Trials runner-up to Mark Schultz.
2022-2023: Waffle House Scuffles by Dynasty Defined
We're talkin' 'bout the Southern Scuffle! The premier mid-season NCAA wrestling tournament. Oklahoma State is sending 22 guys. Who might they see? Where do they stack up? Listen now to discuss!
