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College News
Division I
Schultz plans to bring an Olympic medal and NCAA championship to Tempe in 2024 while leading the Sun Devils into a new season
Austin Gomez Enters Transfer Portal – FloWrestling
After officially announcing he would not be applying for a medical redshirt and be done with college wrestling in May, Austin Gomez has entered the transfer portal.
Ryan Money's Path to the University of Maryland – Big 10 – Intermat
Ryan Money’s path to college at the University of Maryland is anything but ordinary. He is applying his unique experiences as an undergrad athlete and the National Guard as a Private First-Class (PFC) to the classrooms at Maryland.
Mizzou wrestling eyes NCAA National Championship ahead of 2023-24 season – PowerMizzou
Mizzou wrestling enters the 2023-24 campaign coming off its 20th straight winning season, eighth consecutive top-10 finish, second straight Big 12 title and a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championship tournament with 64.5 points.
Sexual battery charge dropped against former OSU wrestler A.J. Ferrari – The Oklahoman
A sexual battery charge against former Oklahoma State wrestler A.J. Ferrari was dropped on Friday in Payne County District Court.
2023-24 NC State Preview – ACC – Intermat
The Wolfpack added their fifth straight ACC Championship and a share of the ACC dual title last season and are looking to add to the trophy collection with a very dangerous lineup.
Introducing the New DI Head Coaches for 2023-24 – College – Intermat
It’s finally over, right? Isn’t it? I think it is. Technically, the 2023 Coaching Carousel is still spinning; however, the head coaching portion of this ride is likely over for the year, and what a wild one it was!
Cornell Wrestling Schedule 2023-2024: What To Know – FloWrestling
The Cornell Wrestling schedule begins on Nov. 12 at the Journeymen Collegiate Classic. Big Red also faces Ohio State and Missouri in 2023-2024.
Wrestling 2023-24 Mini Ticket Plans are Now on Sale – University of Pennsylvania Athletics
The countdown to November starts now. The University of Pennsylvania wrestling team mini ticket plans for the 2023-24 season are now available.
NDSU Wrestling Announces 2023-24 Schedule – NDSU
North Dakota State wrestling and head coach Obenson Blanc have announced the full 2023-24 schedule, which features six home duals and the Bison Open.
Wrestling Announces 2023-24 Schedule – University of Missouri Athletics
University of Missouri wrestling is going into the 2023-24 with two consecutive Big 12 Tournament Championships and a fifth-place finish in the 2022-23 season.
Division III
SUNYAC Adds 2 Full-Time Members, 5 Associates & Men’s Wrestling – SUNYAC
The State University of New York Athletic Conference – a premier NCAA Division III conference – has added two new full-time member institutions, designated men's wrestling as its 22nd sport, and added five associate members that will compete in five different sports.
AMCC WELCOMES PENN COLLEGE MEN'S WRESTLING – AMCC
The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference is growing its sponsorship of men's wrestling with the addition of Pennsylvania College of Technology as an affiliate member, effective with the 2023-24 season.
Wrestling to Join SUNYAC Ahead of 2023-24 Season – Ithaca College Athletics
The State University of New York Athletic Conference – a premier NCAA Division III conference – has added two new full-time member institutions, designated men's wrestling as its 22nd sport, and added five associate members that will compete in five different sports.
Kessler, Kauzlaric Join Wabash Coaching Staff – Wabash College Athletics
The Wabash College athletics department welcomes two new assistant coaches to its ranks. Mitchell Kessler joins the Little Giants as a track and field assistant coach working with the throwing events.
Wrestling Program To Join SUNYAC – St. John Fisher University Athletics
The St. John Fisher University wrestling program will join the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) as associate members along with Ithaca, RIT and Utica beginning in 2023-24.
NAIA
Wrestling Unveils 2023-24 Schedule – Keiser University Athletics
Keiser wrestling announced its 2023-24 schedule on Friday. The Seahawks have 14 scheduled duals and four open tournaments.
Women’s College
3 sports nearing sponsorship mark to move toward championship
Joshua Portillo Named Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach – Ottawa University
Ottawa University women's wrestling head coach, Dalton Weidl, is pleased to announce the hiring of Joshua Portillo as the program's new assistant coach.
Women’s Wrestling Announces Inaugural 2023-24 Schedule – New England College
The New England College women's wrestling team has officially announced their schedule for the program's inaugural 2023-24 season.
UC Women's Wrestling Releases 2023-24 Schedule – University of the Cumberlands Athletics
With just two weeks remaining before the start of the season, Head Coach Sarah Allen has announced the 2023-24 women's wrestling schedule.
High School
Official Super 32 Seeds | MatScouts
Seeds are subject to change based on injuries and weight changes. If you have a concern on seeding, I'd be happy to look into it.
World Champs Lockett & Sealey Headline Loaded 157 lbs Super 32 Field – FloWrestling
A Super 32 final between World Champs could be brewing at 157 lbs if LaDarion Lockett and Joe Sealey can navigate a loaded bracket.
Maryland – The American High School Wrestling Yearbook | Rob Sherrill
Berlin Stephen Decatur won its third consecutive dual team title and Edgewater South River and Sykesville South Carroll also repeated. Baltimore Mount St. Joseph won its third consecutive independent team title.
Five Point Friday: October 6th, 2023 – Owrestle
It’s the first week of October and here is the first Five-Point Friday of the month.
2023-24 NSAA Wrestling Classifications – NEWrestle
2023-24 NSAA Wrestling Classifications
A Look Inside the Westmoore Wrestling Program – Owrestle
Coming off a fourth-place finish at the state tournament in 6A last season, Westmoore has built up a reputation as one of the top programs in the state.
USA Wrestling, FloWrestling and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum has published the Preseason Rankings for high school girls wrestlers for the 2023-24 season.
International
2023 Bill Farrell Entries – FloWrestling
Every wrestler registered for the 2023 Bill Farrell Memorial tournament.
The United States will be represented by a talented team of eight athletes at the Beach World Series Final on Sarigerme Beach in Mugla, Turkey, October 14-15.
USA Wrestling | Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Audrey Jimenez
As Hispanic Heritage Month continues, USA Wrestling aims to spotlight athletes in the Hispanic community that have had an impact on the sport both on and off the mat.
Tumur Ochir's ‘god's gift' lands Asian Games gold | United World Wrestling
Tulga TUMUR OCHIR (MGL) flips the medal a few times before claiming it as the “best medal and God gift.”
In comeback, Mun makes Asian Games golden for DPR Korea | United World Wrestling
After two heartbreaking losses to Japan in the finals of Women's Wrestling, DPR Korea finally got the better of arguably the best wrestlers in the world.
Olympic Wrestling Gold Medalist Rulon Gardner Isn’t Done Yet – NBC Sports
Those competition plans include the 2024 Olympic Trials next April, according to Gardner. While the next generation of American Greco-Roman wrestlers work towards their first Games, they’ll have the Wyoming native’s success on the global stage in mind. No stranger to a comeback, this could be Gardner’s best one yet.
Defending champion and Olympic medallist tossed around in two bouts as he makes his return after participating in prolonged protests against Brij Bhushan.
Monday Roundup: Post-Belgrade World Rankings; NMU Intrasquad – Five Point Move
On Friday afternoon, Northern Michigan University’s National Training Site hosted a special intrasquad dual that helped launch the program’s 2023-24 season. Matches were officiated and scores were kept, but minding results was not a priority.
Halls of Fame
Among the inductees will be former NFL star Roddy White who would go on to play 11 seasons for the Atlanta Falcons catching over 800 passes for over 10,000 yards and named to the Pro Bowl four times.
Racine Thompson to receive Lifetime Service to Wrestling award | Sports | register-herald.com
When Racine Thompson went out for Woodrow Wilson football in 1957, he weighed a little over 90 pounds. The biggest problem for the Beckley coaches at that time was finding equipment small enough to fit him.
Pro Wrestling & MMA
He went from Olympic gold to WWE champion, battling addiction and coming out clean on the other side.
Podcasts & Video
Beat The Streets Chicago: Empowering Local Youth Through Wrestling – WGN Chicago
Beat The Streets Chicago empowers local youth through wrestling. They provide year-round programming and mentorship both on and off the mat. Executive Director Mike Powell and former student athlete Cam White join us now with the details.
Always Aggressive Podcast: Season 5, Episode 3 – Purdue Boilermakers
Head coach Tony Ersland joins hosts Cory Palm and Tanner Lipsett to talk about the 2024 Big Ten Dual season schedule release as well as next week's official start of the 2023-24 season.
2023-2024: Northern Colorado, Air Force, Iowa State Preview by Pin 12 Wrestling Podcast
2023-2024: Northern Colorado, Air Force, Iowa State Preview
Join hosts Sam Phillips (@slamphillips) and Lee Cothran (@leecothran) to discuss what is happening in the most decorated conference in college wrestling, the Big 12! This week we preview the schedule and lineup for three great Big 12 programs!
102. Interview W/David Mills by Blood Time
David Mills, a former wrestler and successful businessman, joins Coach Cimoroni on the Blood Time podcast. They discuss David's wrestling career, his experience coaching, and his current role in the senior living industry.
2023-2024 Schedule Overview with Hardell Moore by Dynasty Defined
2023-2024 Schedule Overview with Hardell Moore
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 are joined by Hardell Moore to talk about the Pokes schedule for the 2023-2024 season!
