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From the Mat Talk Podcast Network
Women’s wrestling pioneer Afsoon Johnston – OTM653 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
One of the early trailblazers for women’s wrestling, Afsoon Johnston emigrated from her native Iran and fought for a place in the sport of wrestling in California.
College News
Division I
InterMat Wrestling – 2022 Wrestle-Off Results
4 things to know about the 2022-23 preseason wrestling rankings | NCAA.com
The release of the 2022-2023 pre-season wrestling rankings means that the NCAA folkstyle season is just days away. It’s officially that time of year again.
Penn State starts season ranked No. 1 in NWCA Division I Preseason Coaches Poll | NWCA
Penn State will start the season at the top as the Nittany Lions are one of nine Big Ten schools ranked in the NWCA Preseason Division I Wrestling Coaches poll released on Friday.
Weiberg sees wrestling as a brand that Oklahoma State needs to share nationally, and events like “Bout at the Ballpark” are a way to do it.
#9 Wisconsin vs #10 Iowa State – Preview & Predictions – FloWrestling
A full preview and predictions for the dual between #9 Wisconsin and #10 Iowa State on November 5.
InterMat Wrestling – Evaluating the Toughest Collegiate Schedules for 2022-23
One of the key, underrated components for a program's success and a fanbase's interest is its schedule. The growth and improvement of wrestlers are largely tied to their opposition.
InterMat Wrestling – 2022-23's Top 50 Collegiate Wrestlers: #11 – #15
During the 2021-22 preseason, InterMat debuted our top-50 wrestlers list and revealed all 50 day-by-day in the lead up to the regular season. Our second iteration of this feature will spotlight five wrestlers at a time, going from 50 to number one.
With a total of seven NCAA Championships appearances between them, the newest trio of Stafford H. “Pop” Cassell Hall of Fame inductees is a group that knows how to win.
Campbell to host Battle at Bragg on Veterans Day – Campbell University
Campbell University Athletics is excited to join forces with the United States Army in presenting the first-ever Battle at Bragg, on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, at the Pope Army Airfield at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, N.C.
Sacred Heart to face three top 25 teams in duals in first month – Connecticut Wrestling Online
The National Wrestling Coaches Association released their Division I college preseason top 25 poll and Sacred Heart will be facing three top 25 teams in the first month of the season in dual meets.
Holy Spirit wrestler Max Elton commits to University of Buffalo – Press of Atlantic City
Many great wrestlers have competed for Holy Spirit High School.
Spartans coach Ralph Paolone says Max Elton is one of them.
Division II
Lander wrestler Zeth Brower ranked No. 1, looks to defend title | indexjournal.com
Zeth Brower is no stranger to adversity.
The redshirt junior took a medical redshirt in 2020 for a concussion wrestling at Clackamas Community College in Oregon.
Division III
Wrestling Ranked No. 1 in NEWA Preseason Release – Castleton University
Following its most successful season in program history, the Castleton University wrestling team has earned the top spot in the 2022-23 New England Wrestling Association's pre-season team rankings.
Men's Wrestling Season Preview – Wartburg College Athletics
The Wartburg men's wrestling team opens the 2022-23 season on the road against Nebraska Wesleyan on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
D3Wrestle.com Previews
2022-2023 Alvernia Preview – d3wrestle.com
2021-22 Dual Meet Record: 16-4
2022-2023 Trine Preview – d3wrestle.com
2021-22 Dual Meet Record: 3-10
NAIA
Wrestling Blanks St. Andrews in Season Opener – Southeastern University Athletics
Third-ranked Southeastern scored bonus points in all 10 matches to score a 56-0 win over St. Andrews to start the season.
Doane Athletic News – Vargas Wins Top 15 Battle; Men's Wrestling Now 3-0
Doane Men's Wrestling closed out the York Duals by taking on Wayland Baptist. The Tigers defeated the Pioneers, 55-0, with a near perfect performance.
Junior College
WRESTLING GEARS UP FOR SEASON – Grays Harbor College Athletics
The Men's and Women's wrestling team had its Blue vs Gray Intersquad this last weekend to determine a number of the varsity positions.
NIC WRESTLING: Cardinals fall in opener in Montana | Coeur d'Alene Press
North Idaho College’s Ben Mitchell, a sophomore from Mead High, had one of the Cardinals’ two wins, getting an escape early in the third period and held off Montana State-Northern’s Connor Harris for a 6-5 decision in their 157-pound bout on Friday.
It has been more than three decades since Southwestern Michigan College put a wrestling team on the mat.
Women’s College
NAIA National Champion Jasmine Hernandez Joins Fontbonne Wrestling Staff – Fontbonne Athletics
Head men's and women's wrestling coach Chad Cook is pleased to announce the hiring of Jasmine Hernandez as an assistant coach.
International News
Five matches we need to see at the GR World Cup | United World Wrestling
The Greco-Roman portion of the 2022 calendar comes to a close November 5-6 in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku.
Can New World Cup Format Help Greco? World Bronze Knystautas Speaks – TheMat.com
United World Wrestling implemented a unique wrinkle into this year’s Greco-Roman World Cup by bucking convention and pivoting towards a new model that should become the standard going forward.
Mohammad Emami, a spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Wrestling Federation, said on Sunday that Iran’s national freestyle wrestling team will withdraw from the games altogether if some team members are not issued visas by the United States, which will be hosting the Wrestling Freestyle World Cup 2022.
High School & Youth News
Girls wrestling moves closer to goal of being sanctioned by PIAA | Trib HSSN
Someday, the state’s best female wrestlers will be crowned PIAA champions at Giant Center in matches held alongside the boys, if advocates for the sport get their wish.
Johnstown extends contract to host wrestling championships – WTAJ
The Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling committee has voted to hold their Junior High State Championships in Johnstown in March 2025, 2026, and 2027.
Bo Bassett Knows … Bouncing Back – WIN Magazine
A tough loss on a big stage can eat at a wrestler, but it can also sharpen his focus and strengthen his drive.
With finals victories on Saturday afternoon, winning their second career Boys National High School Recruiting Showcase titles were Mack Mauger of Idaho (113) and Jackzen Rairdon of Colorado (120).
Champions were crowned on Saturday at the two high school boys divisions at the Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals, held at Hyvee Hall at the Iowa Events Center.
Many of the nation’s top high school girls were on display at the Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals in the Grade 9-12 girls division on Sunday.
The final day of the 2022 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals concluded on Sunday with competition in a variety of youth age divisions for both boys and girls.
Podcasts & Videos
157. Assessment: Incredibly Exciting – In The Room – Des Moines Register
Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody recaps the Iowa wrestling team’s media day, with big-picture takeaways and interviews with Hawkeye coaches and wrestlers.
The Al and Josh Show Podcast – We’re baaaack – The Guillotine
Al and Josh get back in studio 2 and talk about some summer wrestling including Super 32, Fargo, age-level duals, international wrestling, PNL, and more, including some roster and coaching changes!
2022-2023: Searching for Future Cowboys! by Dynasty Defined
The Oklahoma State Cowboys Wrestling program is the most successful, most decorated program in college athletics. In all sports. Join host Lee Cothran as he explores the past, present, and future of what makes the Pokes the definition of a dynasty!
World Series
World Series: JT Realmuto Learned Success From his Wrestling Family – The New York Times
J.T. Realmuto grew up watching his family — including the two-time gold medalist John Smith — dominate one sport. It helped him visualize success in another.
Schedules & Scores
NAIA Women’s Wrestling Week in Preview, October 31-November 6 | Wrestling by Pirate
NCAA Women’s Wrestling Week in Preview, November 1-6 | Wrestling by Pirate
NAIA Men’s Wrestling Week in Preview, October 31-November 6 | Wrestling by Pirate
D-3 Week in Preview, November 1-6 | Wrestling by Pirate
