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Division I
NCAA wrestling award standings update for the 2023 season | NCAA.com
The NCAA has released updated standings for the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Awards that will be awarded in March at the respective Division I, II and III Wrestling Championships.
Past, present and future of Rutgers wrestling collide with latest NIL deal – nj.com
Add another first to the long list of accomplishments for coach Scott Goodale’s first recruiting class.
Finding team strength as a whole; Preview: OU vs ISU. | Oklahoma Wrestle
After getting their first conference win against West Virginia the Sooners hit the road to the state of Iowa. Iowa State was undefeated in conference duals last season, and are 3-0 in the Big 12 this year.
Buckeye Insider: Romero Hopes Comeback Pays Off – FloWrestling
Kaleb Romero contemplated whether to return for a sixth year at Ohio State. He's out to make the most of it for a Buckeye team chasing an NCAA team trophy.
Hanna earns SoCon weekly honors – Campbell University
After a 3-0 day at the 2023 Chippewa Challenge, Campbell's Shannon Hanna has been named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week.
Husker Insider: Nebraska Looking For Breakthroughs After Loss At Iowa – FloWrestling
A trip to Iowa City last weekend turned out to be an educational experience for Nebraska in its quest to reach college wrestling's top echelon.
Wolverine Insider: Medley Intends To Finally Wrestle In NCAA Championships – FloWrestling
After shaking off a slow start, Michigan 125-pounder Jack Medley determined to take advantage of his final opportunity to compete in the NCAA Championships
Cramer Named MAC Wrestler of the Week – Central Michigan University Athletics
Central Michigan junior Alex Cramer has been named the Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week.
1974-75 UNI wrestling team to be inducted to Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame – UNI Athletics
The 1974-75 UNI wrestling team has been selected for induction into the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa, as announced by the Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Wrestling Postview: Penn State Unravels the Mitten State – Black Shoe Diaries
Michigan, Michigan State & this author traveled to Happy Valley for some excellent wrestling in two different arenas.
InterMat Wrestling – FCW's Week 12 Fantasy Outlook (1/26-1/29)
It's no surprise that the Top 2 fantasy wrestlers of Week 12 were both from Central Michigan and their four scheduled competitions.
Former Lock Haven coach Poff still making great impact – WIN Magazine
Once in a while, you meet someone who inspires you to be better. A particular person who has a disposition about themself that has a unique way to positively affect others. Although I didn’t wrestle for Carl Poff, I have had the opportunity to get to know him over the past couple of years.
InterMat Wrestling – #2 Iowa at #1 Penn State Preview and Predictions
The two teams responsible for 13 of the last 14 NCAA titles will face off in a match on Friday night at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Division III
Battle Of The Burgs: A Wrestling Rivalry Like No Other – FloWrestling
Augsburg travels to Wartburg on Thursday, January 26, for a rivalry that transcends wrestling.
College wrestling rivals meet to honor Harper Creek coach Dave Studer – Battle Creek Enquirer
Albion College, Alma College to hold dual wrestling match at Harper Creek High School in what is being called ‘A Rivalry United for Stud'
The Delaware Valley University men's wrestling team won seven of 10 bouts en route to a convincing 24-9 victory over visiting Ursinus College on a night when the Aggies celebrated their four seniors on senior night.
Johnson & Wales (RI) University junior Hayden Brown has been named the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Wrestler of the Week.
d3wrestle.com 2022-2023 Rankings #6 – d3wrestle.com
The Pete Willson Wheaton Invitational this weekend brings together 34 DIII teams from across the country for a two-day, single entry tournament.
Wrestler of the Week: Tyler Hannah – d3wrestle.com
The d3wrestle.com Wrestler of the Week is Tyler Hannah of UW-Platteville. Hannah won both his matches in dual meets last week at 197 lbs.
NAIA
Cumberlands Takedown Two Conference Foes At Pikeville – University of the Cumberlands Athletics
The 16th ranked Patriots picked up two MSC conference dual wins tonight. The first was a 39-9 win over Rio Grande. Then against Pikeville, UC got the 42-9 victory to end the day 2-0.
Tigers Take Down (RV) Warriors on Road | Iowa Wesleyan University Athletics
The Tiger men's wrestling team traveled to Forest City, Iowa to take on the (RV) Waldorf University Warriors in a dual.
Jacobs Earns NAIA Weekly Honors – Southeastern University Athletics
After earning a first-place finish last week at the Missouri Valley Invitational, claiming the highest individual finish in program history at the event, sophomore Gabe Jacobs has been named the NAIA Wrestler of the Week.
Junior College
Lords gives CASC wrestling progress update | | poteaudailynews.com
Carl Albert State College wrestling head coach Jake Lords gave a late-season update on the Vikings at the Poteau Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday.
Women’s College News
NAIA Wrestler Peyton Prussin Makes NIL History – FloWrestling
Peyton Prussin remembers sitting ringside with her dad at a taping of WWE Smackdown when she was nine years old. She’s holding a John Cena toy that says, “you can’t see me.”
The Delaware Valley women's wrestling team used three falls, one from Bridgette Schoultz, one from Makenna Cooper and another from Caira Jaynes to earn a thrilling 20-16 win over Ursinus in the Aggies' lone home match of the season.
Head Coach for Women's Wrestling Announced – Evergreen State College Athletics
The Evergreen State College has hired another exceptional coach to start up its wrestling teams.
Virginia Foard Commits To Wrestle And Fish At King – FloWrestling
Virginia Foard will wrestle and fish for Jason Moorman at King University.
Lapresi Named Utica's First-Ever Head Women's Wrestling Coach – Utica University Athletics
Utica University Athletic Director Dave Fontaine recently announced the hiring of Connor Lapresi as the first-ever head coach of the Utica University women's wrestling program.
Bernabe Dubbed NAIA Wrestler of the Week – University of the Cumberlands Athletics
Not only did MaQuoia Bernabe earn Mid-South Conference Wrestler of the Week, but she was announced as the NAIA Wrestler of the week by the national office on Wednesday.
International News
Memorial services have been set for wrestling official Rob Williamson of Monticello, Iowa, 58, who passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday.
Nelson Running Solo in France, Shares What He Learned Thus Far – Five Point Move
For the second time this season, an American Senior Greco-Roman athlete has taken it upon himself to seek out international training and competition without the benefit of a coach or teammates.
Sports Ministry unhappy with wrestlers' remarks on Mary Kom-led oversight committee – India Today
The government is unhappy with the wrestlers' behaviour and will not reconstitute the oversight committee formed to probe the sexual harassment charges against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sports Ministry sources said on Wednesday.
The team was made by the sports ministry appointed Oversight Committee – which will handle the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India.
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) met today to consider the unanimous conclusions of the Olympic Summit (9 December 2022), which comprises the leaders of all the stakeholder groups of the Olympic Movement and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
3rd annual Greg Strobel “Make A Weight” Challenge starts February 8 – TheMat.com
USA Wrestling, in partnership with the Greg Strobel Leadership Academy (GSLA) announces the 3rd Annual Greg Strobel ‘Make A Weight’ 30-Day Challenge. Plan now to participate in the challenge by signing up and getting pledges.
High School News
MSHSL announces expansion of girls section and state tournaments – The Guillotine
The sport of girls wrestling has taken off around the country, but especially in Minnesota the last couple of years. The latest evidence comes in the forms of a larger postseason.
Wyoming Seminary wrestling looks for second straight National Prep title | PAhomepage.com
In his first year as Wyoming Seminary wrestling head coach Cornell Robinson led the Blue Knights to their second National Prep title in three years. We caught up with Seminary and a couple local wrestlers in their quest for back to back titles.
Regular-season titles are great, but unfortunately for the Lincoln High wrestling team, the Lions’ best dual-meet season in four years couldn’t fetch them the Division II championship last winter, as they posted a 9-2 record that included defeats to unbeaten East Providence and one-loss Central.
Birmingham High's Henry Aslikyan is a Mighty Mouse wrestler – Los Angeles Times
Wearing a black tank top and black sweat pants, 102-pound freshman wrestler Henry Aslikyan of Lake Balboa Birmingham High grimaced each time he pulled on the lat machine trying to lift 132 pounds of weights as a spotter provided support.
A look at John Stark wrestling’s revival – Concord Monitor
After Zach Feudner applied for the John Stark wrestling coach position before the start of last season, he asked then-sophomore Stephen Johnston how many wrestlers he’d have on the team.
Bill Morello’s life has revolved around Lockport wrestling since childhood. There were plenty of female wrestlers during his early days, but it was primarily a male-dominated sport.
High School Insider: Recapping Blair vs. Sem, The Big One And More – FloWrestling
The top two high school teams in the country tangled last week, a pair of California powers battled and the title season has arrived in Georgia.
Union's Worthen hunting another state title | IAwrestle
Over the past two seasons few have stood safely in the path of Union of La Porte City sophomore Jillian Worthen.
Losing 100 pounds illustrated PA HWT's unlimited desire to wrestle – WIN Magazine
A year ago, Audy Vanderpool set his sights on stepping onto the mat for the Towanda varsity wrestling team for his senior season.
It would be hard to find anyone as similar as a pair of Evansville Central seniors. They have so much in common that they even share a first name.
Former Brooke wrestling coach gets Mr. Mat Award The Herald Star
A four-year varsity performer and two-year captain under the tutelage of West Liberty University’s iconic OVAC hall of famer, Coach Vince Monseau, Merle Tournay also made his mark as an outstanding mat coach and nationally renowned wrestling official was awarded the coveted ‘Mr. Mat Award’ prior to Saturday evenings wrestling finals at the OVAC Ron Mauck Wrestling Tournament.
MMA News
Many junior wrestlers dream of making it to the collegiate level. What's less clear, however, is what those athletes can do after their college wrestling careers are over.
General Stuff
Wrestling Twitter Space (A VERY Strange Place) – DREWBLOGZCLE
For those that follow the sport of “Collegiate Wrestling”. Many are familiar with the space known as “Wrestling Twitter”.
Rachel Watters, Jon Reader among 2023 Glen Brand Wrestling HOF class – Des Moines Register
The Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa announced its Class of 2023 this week.
Podcasts & Video
The Explosive Growth Of Girls High School Wrestling In Numbers – FloWrestling
These numbers prove that girls' high school wrestling is exploding across the country.
Coach’s Corner With Brandon Eggum – The Guillotine
Hear from Gopher Wrestling head coach Brandon Eggum.
The Iowa Hawkeyes Can Beat Penn State 2023 – Stalemates
The Stalemates crew previews Iowa and Penn State.
FRL 887 – Iowa MUST Win These Four Matches To Beat Penn State – FloWrestling
The 887th episode of FloWrestling Radio Live.
2022-2023: The Great I-35 Oklahoma Migration by Pin 12 Wrestling Podcast
This week, we mostly talk about the Oklahoma schools traveling to Iowa to take on the Panthers and Cyclones. Also Northern Colorado's rise. Make sure to follow us @Pin12Pod on Twitter to keep up with all things Big 12 Wrestling!
Shane Sparks joins the show briefly to discuss Iowa vs PSU and CP, Ben, and JD discuss the latest statement from the IOC and the weekend's best matches.
WREST: Coach Bentley Presser (1/25) – Appalachian State
JohnMark Bentley discusses wins over VMI and Duke for 19th-ranked App State, which competes in the Appalachian Open and goes to Gardner-Webb over the next few days.
Fellers, Willie & Basch Preview & Pick PSU/Iowa & Izzy Joins Us, Too! | Ep. 182 by BASCHAMANIA
Fellers and JB had a blast previewing this dual last year, so why not do it again? This year, we brought Willie “the Brain” along for the fun as well and Izzy joins us late to give us his picks & predictions.
Episode 83 – 2023 January Recap by D3 Nation
Catch up on all DIII wrestling news and results that have taken place during the month of January. Big weekend of for DIII coming up. Starting with the Battle of Burgs and followed by the Pete Wilson Invitational.
Whiteboard War: Iowa vs Penn State – Flowrestling
Bray and Spey go after it on the whiteboard with their matchup picks for the biggest dual of the year between Iowa and Penn State
175. Lean Toward The Guys That Take More Risks – In The Room – Des Moines Register
On today's episode, Cody talks with Kevin Claunch, one of the Big 10 correspondents for InterMat and co-host of the Bloodround Wrestling Podcast. They discuss Friday’s big dual meet between #1 Penn State and #2 Iowa.
Episode 18 – Frank Medina by Duck Insider
Episode 18 is an interview with senior Frank Medina. Frank is making his mark at the 184 weight class, he won the 184 MAC title this past weekend which will move him up to the #2 spot in the Southeast Regional. He is positioning himself well for a strong finish to the season. We discuss the Conference tournament, his academic and social experience at Stevens, and more.
St. Joe's (Mont.) 34 Bergen Catholic 21 | HS Wrestling | SJR's First Win over BC in 25 Years!
Michigan Grappler Podcast: The Rundown – Episode 79
The Rundown – Episode 79
#406 Royce Alger Talks John and Pat Smith | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast
Royce Alger is a 2x NCAA champion for the University of Iowa, wrestling under the legendary Dan Gable. Royce was also a world silver medalist in 1990. This interview was recorded on September 17, 2020 for The Smiths and has not previously been released. The focus of this conversation is Royce’s relationship with John and Pat Smith.
