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Men's College News
Division I
Penn State finished the regular season ranked the same place where it started, atop the NWCA Division I Wrestling Coaches Poll. The final poll of the 2022-23 regular season was announced on Wednesday.
NCAA most dominant wrestler 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.
Hawkeye Insider: Walk-On Kelly Became ‘A Man' At Iowa – FloWrestling
Much like his father Mitch did more than 30 years ago, Joe Kelly found his place with the Iowa wrestling program after joining the Hawkeyes as a walk-on.
Husker Insider: Things Coming Together For Cronin After ‘Big Mental Shift' – FloWrestling
A shift in his mental approach has helped Nebraska 125-pounder Liam Cronin put together the best season of his career heading into the postseason.
Tight Team Race Should Lead To Memorable ACC Championships – FloWrestling
Virginia Tech and North Carolina State appear to be headed toward a photo finish at this year's ACC Wrestling Championships on March 5.
App State’s Smith named SoCon Wrestler of the Week – Southern Conference
App State’s Caleb Smith has been named the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for all competition from Feb. 15-21. The selection is made by the league office.
CMU's Lovett, Clarion's Feldkamp Named MAC Co-Wrestlers of the Week – Mid-American Conference
Central Michigan redshirt junior Johnny Lovett ran his win streak to seven with a pair of dominant victories in the Chippewas' dual meets with No. 23 Michigan State and No. 11 Michigan.
Division III
2023 Upper Midwest Preview – d3wrestle.com
Augsburg comes in as the favorite, but they will certainly be pushed by a number of the WIAC schools. La Crosse and Whitewater both bring strong teams to the tournament with Platteville and Eau Claire right behind, while Oshkosh boasts a #1 ranked wrestler of their own.
Junior College
Random Hawlight: Triton College team snaps at long championship drought – WGN
The NJCAA wrestling team hadn’t won a district championship since 1998, but that streak was about to come to an end this weekend at Harper College in Palatine.
RCTC wins MCAC/North District Wrestling Championship; 24 Qualify for NJCAA Nationals – MCAC
The five Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) wrestling programs traveled to Thief River Falls, Minnesota on Sunday, February 19 for the 2023 NJCAA North District/MCAC Championship Wrestling Tournament held at Northland Community & Technical College.
Women’s College News
There's A New #1 In The Latest Women's College Pound-For-Pound Rankings! – FloWrestling
NCAA regionals and the Zagreb International Open led to shifts in the latest women's college pound-for-pound rankings.
Manheim Township graduate Jessica Heckman Casperson has been named the first head coach of the Southern Virginia University women's wrestling team, which will begin competition in Fall 2023.
Sports Information Captures Historic Wrestling Meet – North Central College Athletics
Using the momentum from an incredibly successful fall season, the North Central College athletic teams continue to build on those achievements throughout the New Year.
International News
WCL mourns the passing of Don Clark – Wrestling Canada Lutte
It is with great sadness that Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) announces the passing of Don Clark on February 17, 2023. Clark was 79 years old.
High School News
Prep wrestling: Rock Ridge’s Grant Benz leaves it all on the mat – Duluth News Tribune
Virginia sophomore has come a long way after more than 40 surgeries stemming from life-threatening birth defects.
The Complete and Total California High School Championship Preview – FloWrestling
The complete and total California State High School Wrestling Championship Preview.
Wrestling notebook: 6 wrestlers look to become 3-time WPIAL champions | Trib HSSN
During the 87 years of the WPIAL individual championships, only 31 wrestlers have won four titles and 84 three titles.
PA getting close to sanctioning girls HS wrestling – WIN Magazine
Brooke Zumas has always had a love and strong vision for the sport of wrestling and the impact it has on people, whether it was simply sitting alongside her dad watching Lehigh wrestling matches as a child or later photographing some of the nation’s top events in wrestling.
The only six-time champion in North Dakota history, Shearer is currently finishing medical school with hopes of helping athletes after graduation.
Hi-Liners have nine place, four champions at state wrestling | News | times-online.com
It was another banner day for Valley City at the State Wrestling tournament at the Fargodome.
How Iona Prep wrestling built itself into a competitive power – Lohud.com
Away from the mat, Iona Prep coach Tom Straehle is a science teacher at the high school.
8 things to know about the WIAA individual state wrestling tournament – Wisconsin State Journal
The 80th annual boys and the second annual girls WIAA individual state wrestling tournaments are scheduled for Thursday through Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Pennsylvania schools reach milestone in girl's wrestling – WHTM
Wrestling is the fastest-growing sport for girls in the United States.
Toppenish Continues Wrestling Dominance | SWX Right Now
In Tacoma this past weekend, Toppenish wrestling flexed its muscles on the state's biggest stage. The Wildcat boys and girls handily won team state titles.
Matthew Craig will wrap up his high school wrestling career later this week at Mizzou Arena.
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) has officially added girls wrestling as a state sanctioned sport.
General News
Abraham Lincoln: The US President who honed his political skills through wrestling – Olympics.com
Find out how the 16th President of the United States became a county champion wrestler, why he was celebrated for a victory in Illinois, and who the only person to beat him in 12 years was.
Klessinger: Understanding toughness will help you reach your goals – WIN Magazine
There is a legend or folklore about a Spanish explorer named Hernan Cortes. In the story, Cortes orders his crew to burn all the boats when hitting shore before attempting to conquer the Aztec Empire. The point was simple.
Podcasts & Video
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast: Bloodround Ep 412
This week we talk about video reviews, some possible changes in the rules moving forward, and we talk through some results. It was a gnarly week in the sport, and we go over some of the things we look forward to in the conference duals.
IndianaMat Gorilla Radio: High School Wrestling Weekly Season 4 Episode 15
Rex Brewer and Dane Fuelling put a bow…or was it a headlock and cradle…on the wrestling season with a recap of the state finals.
FRL 899 – Regular Season Awards Show – FloWrestling
CP, Ben, and JD take a look back at everything that happened over the regular season, talk about their favorite moments, and hand out some awards.
IndianaMat Gorilla Radio: IndianaMat Gorilla Radio Episode 155
2023 State Finals Recap show! Talking about the state finals
