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Division I College News
2023-24's Top 50 Collegiate Wrestlers: #41-#45 – College – Intermat
What has become a preseason staple for us at InterMat, counting down the top 50 wrestlers for the upcoming season, is back for 2023-24. With a large chunk of sixth and seventh-year seniors gone, there is plenty of turnover from last year’s list to this one. That makes for a lot of fun and perhaps some spirited debates.
125-Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions – FloWrestling
A preview with predictions for the 2023-24 season at 125-pound weight class in Division 1 college wrestling.
The event will be ticketed and all proceeds will benefit the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF). The dual will be hosted in State Farm Center's theater-style configuration, showcasing the matches on a stage with spotlights and other lighting features. All seating will be on the west side and fans should enter through the main west entrance.
Meet the Freshmen: 2023-24 Michigan Wrestling – University of Michigan Athletics
The Michigan wrestling program welcomed a heralded class of eight freshmen in 2023-24 — rated the nation's No. 2 recruiting class. Now more than a month into the academic year, they are settled into life in Ann Arbor. Learn more about the Wolverine newcomers, how they got to Michigan and what they bring on and off the mat.
#PSUwr FEATURE: Beau Bartlett – A Balanced Life Beyond the Mat – Penn State Athletics
For Beau Bartlett, wrestling at Penn State is just the beginning of a dynamic journey that extends well beyond the mat. Alongside wrestling at Penn State, Bartlett juggles a handful of other niches, including maintaining an All-Academic GPA, being a teaching assistant for a biological science class, and managing a significant online presence.
Todd Chesbro Inducted into Oklahoma Chapter of NWHOF – Oklahoma State University Athletics
The Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame inducted seven outstanding representatives of the sport Sunday, including former Cowboy wrestler Todd Chesbro, who was presented with the Outstanding American Award.
Iowa State Announces Wrestle-Off Dates – Iowa State University Athletics
Head coach Kevin Dresser has announced Iowa State wrestle-off dates for the 2023-24 season.
Tyler Caldwell Inducted into KWCA Hall of Fame – Oklahoma State University Athletics
Oklahoma State wrestling assistant coach Tyler Caldwell was inducted into the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Saturday as part of the 2023 KWCA Awards Banquet.
#9 in 2025 Perentin Chooses Cornell – EIWA – Intermat
Friday evening, the Cornell Big Red received a verbal commitment from one of the top wrestlers in the Class of 2025 Alessio Perentin (Delbarton, NJ). Currently, Perentin is ranked ninth overall in the Class of 2025 and third in MatScouts latest rankings at 165 lbs.
Pitt Wrestling Adds Two Commitments in Class of 2025 – Pittsburgh Sports Now
The Panthers landed two new commitments in the Class of 2025 in the past two days. This includes WPIAL recruit in Thomas Jefferson High School Bode Marlow and Carson Walsh of Pope John XXIII Regional in Sparta Township, N.J.
Nebraska Wrestling Schedule 2023-2024: What To Know – FloWrestling
The Nebraska Wrestling schedule features a trip to the Cliff Keen Invitational. Here's a look at the complete schedule.
2025 Top 60 Wrestler Drew Gorman Commits to Virginia Tech | The Tech Lunch Pail
Virginia Tech Wrestling has made another big splash in their 2025 recruiting class landing a commitment from top 60 overall wrestler Drew Gorman.
Junior College News
New JJC wrestling coach to lead women’s team as well as men’s – Shaw Local
The Joliet Junior College athletics department has announced the hiring of a new wrestling coach who will, for the first time, lead both the men’s team and a newly formed women’s team. Gary Woods officially started in the role of head coach for both teams Sept. 25 and was introduced to returning team members the following day.
Women’s College News
Divine Providence: Sky Is The Limit For Argos This Season – FloWrestling
Will Providence bring an NAIA Women's Freestyle title back to the Big Sky Country? The Argos have a line-up that will contend for the top spot.
Women's Wrestling Releases Schedule For 2023-2024 Season – Adrian College
The Adrian College Women's Wrestling team has released its schedule for the upcoming 2023-2024 season.
Freestyle & Greco-Roman News
U23 World Championship entries released | United World Wrestling
The entry field is highlighted by ten wrestlers aiming to defend their 2022 U23 world crowns. Freestyle and Greco-Roman will both feature four reigning gold medalists, while women's wrestling will have a pair of 2022 title holders.
U.S. Women's National Team Shows Diverse Paths To Success – FloWrestling
Our current U.S. women's freestyle national team proves there are multiple ways to reach the highest levels of the sport.
USA Olympic Year Weight Class Decisions: 72 KG – Five Point Move
This is the second in a three-part series featuring projections of where those United States athletes who have recently occupied non-Olympic weight categories may land now that the 2024 Paris Olympiad selection process is fast approaching.
Dubuque RTC ‘Wrestling's Basic Truths' Part III: Level Change – Five Point Move
This is the third in a four-part series of Greco-Roman wrestling positions and drills that was written, developed, and structured by 1995 World Champion, ’96 Olympic silver, ’94 World bronze, and ten-time US National titlist Dennis Hall.
High School & Junior High News
13 Former Super 32 Champs Are Looking To Add Another Belt – FloWrestling
Between the boys and girls divisions, 13 former high school division champions are registered with hopes of repeating.
Super 32 Junior High Seeds | MatScouts
The preliminary seeding for the Junior High division at the Super 32 has been set.
Blue Mountain sets Hall of Fame induction – Reading Eagle
The Blue Mountain All-Sports Hall of Fame will induct eight members on Friday, Oct. 13, during ceremonies at halftime of the Blue Mountain vs. Saucon Valley football game at the Eagles Nest.
Podcasts & Video
Myles Amine is a World Bronze medalist, 5x All American for Michigan, and an Olympic Bronze Medalist. In this episode, we talk about Myles’ recent performance at the 2023 World Championships. We also talk about Austin Gomez’s transfer to Michigan.
FRL 964 – Penn State Training Methods + Will Ferrari Return To Wrestling? – FloWrestling
CP, Ben, and JD return after a long break to discuss all the latest news in wrestling, highlighted by the A.J. Ferrari news, Austin Gomez entering the transfer portal and Bo Nickal's appearance on the Jocko podcast.
Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman, is back for another Success Through Failure episode to talk about the stuff that usually stays behind closed doors: the epic fails and the moments that define us as parents.
Stevan Micic World Champion Mindset – Wrestling Mindset
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with 2023 World Wrestling Champion Stephen Micic.
Together, they discuss how his mindset developed over time, the best way to avoid the distractions of a professional wrestler, and how visualize the worst case scenario instead of the win can help.
Episode 59: back at it! | The Al and Josh Show
Al and Josh finally get back in Studio 2 and talk about bits and pieces of the last 6 months as they jump from topic to topic and get back in to the swing of things!
