College News
InterMat Wrestling – 12 Big 12 Storylines Heading Into the 2022-23 Season
Wyatt Hendrickson did it all last season for Air Force. Made a U20 World Team in the summer, had an undefeated regular season, then won a Big 12 title, and was named OW for the conference.
InterMat Wrestling – Straight Outta Redshirt
The abridged 2020-21 season was one that took place amongst many Covid-relations regulations and concerns. As a result, the NCAA granted an extra year of eligibility to all active student-athletes during that season.
Hickory grad Stottlemyer enshrined in Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame | Sports | sharonherald.com
Hickory High graduate and Mercer County Hall of Famer Rande Stottlemyer was inducted into the Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday night.
@LMUwrestling announces 2022-23 Schedule – Lincoln Memorial University Athletics
Director of Wrestling Andy Bricker and the Lincoln Memorial men's and women's wrestling teams have released their regular season schedules for the 2022-23 school year.
Pitt Wrestling Adds Demetrius Thomas to Staff – Pitt Panthers #H2P
University of Pittsburgh wrestling and head coach Keith Gavin added to the team's staff this week with the hiring of Pitt great Demetrius Thomas as the program's Director of Wrestling Operatio
International News
Sam Julian has added another to an impressive list of achievements in serving as a referee in world class wrestling competitions.
Savvy Finishes 4th to Pace US Effort at Thor Masters '22 – Five Point Move
It was a tough second and final day at Thor Masters for the American squad, though that does not mean they were without a solid performance.
Savvy places fourth, six U.S. Greco-Roman wrestlers compete at Thor Masters in Denmark – TheMat.com
Logan Savvy of the New York AC placed fourth at 63 kg, the top finish among six U.S. Greco-Roman athletes competing at the Thor Masters this weekend.
Sports Festival: Ogun wrestling association concludes trials for athletes – Peoples Gazette Nigeria
The Ogun Wrestling Association has concluded its trials to select the best athletes to represent the state at the forthcoming National Sports Festival in Delta.
United World Wrestling tweaks Paris 2024 qualification process – Inside the Games
United World Wrestling (UWW) has approved an updated qualification process for the Paris 2024 Olympics which has switched some quota places from the 2023 World Championships to the third event offering spots for the Games, the 2024 World Olympic Qualifiers.
Bajrang Punia expresses regret over missing National Games- The New Indian Express
Olympic medallist says he's recovering well from the injury he sustained at the Worlds.
High School News
Billings West's Keyan Hernandez commits to wrestle at Iowa | High School Wrestling | 406mtsports.com
A day after committing to the University of Iowa wrestling team, Keyan Hernandez was still taking it all in.
OU Commit AJ Heeg Reopens Recruitment, Plans Official Visit to OSU | Pistols Firing
Former OU commit AJ Heeg has reopened his recruitment, per his Instagram. Heeg, who was a state champion at Edmond Memorial the past two seasons and a Fargo finalist this summer, committed to OU in the fall of 2021.
Port Wresting Coach To Be Inducted Into National Wrestling Hall Of Fame | Port Washington News
Port Washington varsity wrestling coach Anthony Schettino will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Girls Wrestling to be Offered at Knoxville | KNIA KRLS Radio – The One to Count On
The Knoxville School Board approved offering a high school girls wrestling team this year. It was announced at the board meeting that at least four girls from Knoxville are interested in trying out for the team.
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Podcasts & Video
85. The Servant Leadership W/ Bill Splete by Blood Time
Verbose, loquacious and affable…Love the conversation with one of the most genuine, energetic and giving guests ever on Blood Time…Bill Splete with keep you transfixed!
Couzens recently was elevated to a new role with ESPN Radio which includes major NFL, MLB, NBA and college football assignments. Highlights from the conversation include Couzens’ origin story, the benefits of working in minor league baseball, the network of Syracuse University alumni, NCAA Wrestling, Ultimate Frisbee and how he proposed to his wife on air.
Weighing In with David Mirikitani: Episode 263 – TheMat.com
David Mirikitani, Mark Ostrander and Grant Turner preview the NCAA Div. I men's rankings at 125 and 133 pounds, and discuss other wrestling topics.