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High school wrestling coaches takes wait-and-see approach with 3-point takedown | Trib HSSN

There was a major shakeup in college wrestling earlier this month when the value of takedown was changed from two to three points in a move meant to encourage more aggressive offense.

The Churella Family on a Father-Son Coaching Dynamic – Big 10 – Intermat

My oldest son started wrestling this year. He had practiced before, but this was the first season he actually wrestled competitive matches.

Protesting wrestlers return to training at Sonepat SAI centre as Asian Games trials loom | More sports News – Times of India

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Sonepat has regained its lively atmosphere as protesting wrestlers join their fellow athletes to gear up for the upcoming Asian Games trials.

Wrestlers' protest: Sakshi Malik, Babita Phogat engage in war of words – Firstpost

While Malik accused Phogat of siding with the BJP government during the wrestlers' protest, Phogat called the former a ‘Congress puppet'.

Pressure being put by organisations in favour of Brij Bhushan ahead of WFI election | India News

Brij Bhushan's son Karan Bhushan heads the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association while his son-in-law Aditya Pratap Singh is head of the Bihar unit.

From Mat Rat to World Tour: Havelock wrestler Kennedie Snow is living her dream | Sports | newbernsj.com

Never in her wildest imagination did Havelock wrestler Kennedie Snow believe a challenge from her brother six years ago would lead to a world wrestling tour in 2023.

Paul Vasquez named Arizona Boy’s Wrestling Coach of the Year; Shane Erickson, Breydan Carson, Ivan Villa and Leonel Villa named MCAC All-Academic | ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com

Former Pueblo standout and current Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez was named Arizona Coach of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) on Thursday.

Former Sunnyside wrestler Roman Bravo-Young to make UFC debut – KGUN9

Legendary Sunnyside High School and Penn State University wrestler Roman Bravo-Young has long expressed a desire to compete in another combat sport, mixed martial arts.

InterMat's 2023 Recruiting Class Rankings: Part Two (#1-12) – Recruiting – Intermat

The 2023 recruiting class rankings were as unique as any I’ve ever done. With the transfer portal as prevalent and commonplace as it is, it made more of an impact this year compared to any.

Hawkeyes Pick Up All-American Transfers Caliendo, Franek – FloWrestling

The middle of Iowa’s order picked up a portal push when the Hawkeyes scooped up North Dakota State All-Americans Jared Franek and Michael Caliendo.

‘Now, it's my time': Julian Chlebove finds himself through struggle to make U23 world team | PA Power Wrestling

Wrestling fans from Pennsylvania have long been aware of what Chlebove, a three-time PA state champion from Northampton, can be when he's at his best. And now, we're seeing all kinds of signs that version of Chlebove could be here to stay.

UWW Rules Interpreter Weighs In On Series Defining 79 kg Sequences – FloWrestling

Casey Goessl, the rules interpreter for United World Wrestling, explains the controversial Jordan Burroughs-Chance Marsteller three-match Final X series.

California Red topples Colorado to win Junior Women’s Greco-Roman National Duals – TheMat.com

California Red completed an undefeated run at the Junior Women’s Greco-Roman National Duals with a thrilling 39-28 victory over Colorado in the championship match on Saturday morning at Cox Convention Center.  

Illinois wins Junior Freestyle National Duals, defeats Ohio Scarlet 39-29 – TheMat.com

Illinois defeated Ohio Scarlet in the finals of the Gold/Silver pool to claim the championship at the Junior Freestyle National Duals, on Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Otoguro, Susaki avoid carnage to secure tickets to Belgrade | United World Wrestling

Japanese stars Takuto OTOGURO and Yui SUSAKI managed to avoid the carnage that all but knocked their fellow Tokyo Olympic champions out of the running for a repeat in Paris.

Fujinami stays on path to Paris, via Belgrade, with 53kg title | United World Wrestling

A day after vanquishing the Olympic champion, Akari FUJINAMI secured a shot at regaining her world title, which in turn would get her closer to her ultimate goal of gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

‘Tired' Olympic champ Kinjo gives way to blooming Sakurai | United World Wrestling

The Meiji Cup witnessed another upset as Tsugumi SAKURAI triumphed over Risako KINJO (formerly Kawai) in the 57kg weight class, marking the third Olympic champion to be defeated in just two days.

Morikawa reigns at 68kg, all but shatters Kawai's Olympic quest | United World Wrestling

When the dust settled on the battle royale that is the women's 68kg division of Japanese wrestling, it was Miwa MORIKAWA who emerged unscathed, while Yukako KAWAI's dream of a second straight Olympic gold was left in tatters.

Episode 91 – Bryan Brunk by D3 Nation

Messiah Head Coach Bryan Brunk is our featured guest for this weeks show. Coach Brunk just wrapped up his 20th season at Messiah and has built the Falcons Wrestling program into a national contender.

2023 Off-Season: Laser Focus with Coleman Scott by Dynasty Defined

Welcome…. to the Dynasty Defined Podcast, a show discussing what is going on with the greatest dynasty in sports… the Oklahoma State Cowboys Wrestling program. I am your host, Lee Cothran, and today We're joined by Coleman Scott to talk about his come-up in the sport, why Oklahoma State, and what the future holds at North Carolina!

‘Ville wrestling introduces 2023-24 incoming class – Millersville

Millersville wrestling carried the momentum of one of its most successful seasons in recent history into the offseason, signing 10 high school seniors and one transfer as part of a recruiting class that will join the program in the fall of 2023. It is the first full recruiting class for Coach Jerry Boland, who enters his second season in 2023-24. 

St. Cloud State Athletics Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Class – St. Cloud State University Athletics

One of only 10 four-time NCAA All-Americans in program history, Shamus O'Grady was a staple in the early years of the St. Cloud State Wrestling dynasty we know today.

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