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Remembering Coach Joe Boone | Mat Talk Podcast Network
Remembering the late Joe Boone, former PWA coach, who passed away in late 2021. Joe was a state wrestling champion at famed Granby High School before wrestling at Oklahoma.
Fantasy Fight League: Former NJ wrestler starts fantasy wrestling – NorthJersey.com
Joe Kania is on a mission to change the way the public perceives the sport of wrestling.
Higley wrestler Nick Carroll, who lost both parents, finds refuge on mat – AZCentral
The Gilbert Higley High School wrestling room is senior Nick Carroll's home. He goes there to escape, to forget, to remember, to figure life out.
Penn State wrestling thinks Journeyman Duals a ‘success,’ but not ready for new tournament style | Penn State Wrestling News | collegian.psu.edu
The current NCAA Championship Tournament format has been in place for almost a century, with the first team title based on points scoring happening in 1929, and with that history comes potential pushback to something new.
Iowa twin college wrestlers Justin and Josh Portillo will square off – Des Moines Register
The last time Justin Portillo wrestled his twin brother, Josh, was in middle school. It was a local tournament in north-central Iowa. A girl that Justin had a crush on was in the gym that day, so, of course, he made a deal with Josh.
'22 Grand Prix de France Henri Deglane Postponed | United World Wrestling
It is with much disappointment that the French Wrestling Federation (Fédération de Française de Lutte) informed that the Grand Prix de France Henri Deglane 2022 is officially postponed.
Sunday's Tornado Open canceled – King University
The Tornado Open that was scheduled to be hosted by the King University women's wrestling team on Sunday has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
Jay Perez Joins the UC Women’s Wrestling Staff – University of the Cumberlands Athletics
Head Coach Donnie Stephens has added a new coach to his staff for the remainder of the UC women's wrestling season. Jay Perez, a former wrestling standout, has joined both Head Coach Stephens and Assistant Coach Sarah Allen to help guide the #7 Cumberlands Patriots.
Season 5 Column 35: Virginia Duals; historic event, new format – Hand Raised
The Virginia Duals shift format but still feature lots of high level competition.
No. 2 Duhawks Fly Past Dutch, Stay Undefeated – Loras College Athletics
In their first dual of 2022, the No. 2 Loras College wrestling team (7-0, 2-0 A-R-C) played host to American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) foe No. 12 Central College in a top-25 dual at the Patrick J. Lillis Athletic and Wellness Center Thursday night.
No. 14 Wrestling Wins Dual at No. 3 UW-La Crosse – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Athletics
The No. 14 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team started competition in the new calendar year Thursday night with a 29-15 victory at No. 3 UW-La Crosse in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference dual.
Men’s Wrestling Wins Dual at Carthage – University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Athletics
The UW-Stevens Point men's wrestling team defeated Carthage in dual action on Thursday by a 28-18 final
Tomcats top Spartans in dual – Thiel College Athletics
The Thiel College wrestling team defeated the Case Western Reserve Spartans, 39-12, in a non-conference dual Wednesday evening.
No. 3 Men's Wrestling Dual Match Versus No. 1 UCO Cancelled – McKendree University Athletics
McKendree University men's wrestling will not be traveling to Oklahoma this weekend as Central Oklahoma, the top-ranked team in Division II, has cancelled the top-five matchup due to health and safety protocols within the Bronchos program. The dual with No.1 UCO will not be rescheduled.
WRES | Grizzlies fall to Eagles in Thursday night dual – Adams State University Athletics
The No. 7/ No. 13 ranked Adams State University Wrestling team fell to 1-1 in duals this season and 1-1 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference on Thursday night when the Chadron State College Eagles used a forfeit at heavyweight to clinch a 23-17 win, inside the Chicoine Center.
No. 10 Viking Wrestling Bests No. 21 Northern State – Augustana University Athletics
No. 10 Augustana wrestling defeated No. 21 Northern State in a Thursday night NSIC dual. The Vikings totaled 23 team points and saw seven wrestlers earn victories. Augustana moves to 3-3 overall and 3-0 in NSIC action.
No. 4 West Liberty Steamrolls No. 11 Ashland, 29-9 – West Liberty University Athletics
The No. 4-ranked West Liberty University wrestling team won seven of the last eight matches here Thursday night and raced away to a convincing 29-9 dual meet triumph against No. 11 Ashland (Ohio) in a battle of NCAA Division II Top 25 squads inside the ASRC.
Notre Dame wins first conference dual of the season against Wheeling – Notre Dame College Athletics
For the first time in over a month, Notre Dame College wrestling was able to face competition. They took care of Wheeling University in the Murphy Gymnasium, on Thursday evening, winning by a score of 44-6.
Tri-Meet with No. 4 Oklahoma State and Columbia Canceled – West Virginia University Athletics
The West Virginia University wrestling team's final tri-meet against No. 4 Oklahoma State and Columbia on Sunday, Jan. 16, inside the WVU Coliseum, has been canceled due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Wrestling Earns Power Five Win With Victory at Duke – App State Athletics
Highlighted by Jonathan Millner's five-point win in a matchup of top-10 wrestlers, App State secured its eighth Power Five victory in the last seven seasons by winning 22-12 at Duke on Thursday night.
Missouri Wrestling Dual at SIU-Edwardsville Canceled – University of Missouri Athletics
Sunday's Missouri wrestling dual at SIU-Edwardsville has been canceled due to COVID-19 issues within both programs. The matchup has not been rescheduled.
This weekend’s home wrestling duals postponed – Utah Valley University Athletics
Due to COVID-19 protocols within the Utah Valley wrestling program, this weekend's home Big 12 Conference duals against North Dakota State, Air Force, and South Dakota State have all been postponed.
Northern Colorado Wrestling Dual Against Northern Iowa Postponed – University of Northern Colorado Athletics
The Northern Colorado wrestling dual scheduled for Friday, January 14 against Northern Iowa has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Northern Colorado program. The dual is to be rescheduled at a date to be determined.
Wrestling Dual At Utah Valley Postponed – NDSU
Due to a COVID-19 protocols within the Utah Valley University Wrestling program, the dual between North Dakota State and Utah Valley scheduled for Friday, Jan. 14, has been postponed.
TIGERS WRESTLING FALLS AT HOME ON PARENTS’ NIGHT – Dakota Wesleyan University
Dakota Wesleyan wrestling has a tough night at home despite the results. Cole Halouska, Darien Malone, Tyson Johnson, and Lane Miller all pick up individual wins.
Coach Lindland’s Weekly Report: Target Acquired – Five Point Move
The first Coach Lindland’s Report of 2022 starts in an appropriate setting: Winter (or “January”) Camp at the US Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Lehigh and Cornell Top NWCA Mid-Major Division I Poll | NWCA
The National Wrestling Coaches Association released its first Mid-Major Top 20 of the season on Thursday. Formulated in 2017, the Mid-Major Top 20 concentrates on programs outside the traditional “Power 5” conferences.
Claire DiCugno Q&A: Learning at Junior Worlds, Colorado Mesa feeling like home, a passion for wrestling – TheMat.com
This week, we talk Colorado Mesa standout Claire DiCugno, who was named the NWCA Southwest Regional Wrestler of the Month for the month of December. DiCugno, who is from Lake Tapps, Wash., was on the 2021 Junior World team and is a four-time Women’s Nationals All-American.
2022 High School National Recruiting Showcase will be held for boys in Cedar Falls, Iowa, April 1-3, and girls in Las Vegas, Nev., April 28-29 – TheMat.com
In 2021, USA Wrestling created the USA Wrestling High School National Recruiting Showcase Series, which included a series of qualifying events for boys and girls, with the national event held side-by-side in Iowa.
Olympic champions Burroughs and Snyder, World champions Cox and Gilman headline U.S. men’s freestyle team for Bout at the Ballpark on Feb. 12 – TheMat.com
USA Wrestling has announced its lineup in men’s freestyle for its match against Iran as part of the Bout at the Ballpark on February 12 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
OHSAA to Add Girls Wrestling and Boys Volleyball – OHSAA
OHSAA Executive Director Doug Ute will be available at 1:00 p.m. at the OHSAA office for media interviews regarding today’s announcement.
