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Brendan Buckley excited about Final X and the future of Beat The Streets New York | Mat Talk Podcast Network

Brendan Buckley, Executive Director of Beat The Streets New York, talks about his path to BTS, the mission of the program and how the organization has grown and created opportunities since launching in what was once a barren landscape of wrestling. Oh, and that whole Final X thing coming to the Hulu Theater on June 8 in New York City!

The road to PIAA gold: Ty Watters, West Allegheny | Rokfin – PA Power Wrestling

West Allegheny’s Ty Watters made a strong case for Comeback Wrestler of the Year last season, which he capped by beating Franklin Regional’s Finn Solomon in the state finals. We take one final look at how he got to the top of the podium:

Ex-UFC star turned wrestling coach Mark Munoz placed on administrative leave after letting high schoolers box – MMAmania.com

Mark Munoz looks to be needing to find a new job following a recent incident at the high school he coaches wrestling at.

Three local wrestlers earn Hall of Fame honors – Rochester Post-Bulletin

Two wrestling associations recently held their Hall of Fame banquets and a number of area men were inducted.

Saint Vincent names Dominick Nania new wrestling coach | Trib HSSN

Saint Vincent College announced it was adding a men’s wrestling program in March. Tuesday, the school named a coach.

Bucknell Wrestling Welcomes Eight Incoming Freshmen – Bucknell University Athletics

Head coach Dan Wirnsberger announced the Bucknell wrestling team's eight-man incoming freshman class on Monday.

Hastings College – Heckadon named head men's wrestling coach at Hastings College

Hastings College Athletic Director B.J. Pumroy announced today that Trey Heckadon will be the next head men's wrestling coach at Hastings College. He comes from Hiram College (OH) where he spent the last two years as an assistant coach.

Cal Poly Adds Three Wrestlers to 2022-23 Recruiting Class – Cal Poly

Cal Poly has added a trio of wrestlers to the program's 2022-23 recruiting class as each has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers as Mustangs.

Pennsylvania girls wrestling state champs get their day and ‘the honor they deserve’ at the Capitol – pennlive.com

Pennsylvania’s girls wrestling state champions were back together in Harrisburg on Tuesday to be celebrated for their achievements on the wrestling mat and recognized on the Senate floor.

EPHRATA SCHOOL DISTRICT NAMES NEW HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY WRESTLING COACHES  | District News

Ephrata High School (EHS) welcomes two new varsity coaches to its wrestling program this fall. Ryan Foster will head the boys team and Raul Tejeda will lead the girls as the program’s first girls varsity wrestling coach.

3-time state champ will compete internationally this summer – KOIN

As a three-time Oregon state girls’ wrestling champion, Destiny Rodriguez has defied expectations on the mat throughout her career. Now, Rodriguez will get a chance to display her skillset across the world.

Jim Best looking to finish rebuilding Emmaus wrestling program – The Morning Call

Jim Best ran into Thad Smith nearly five years ago at an area credit union. They exchanged pleasantries before Smith transitioned with one of those, ‘I’ve been meaning to reach out to you’ comments.

Women’s college wrestling championships to be held in Cedar Rapids – Des Moines Register

The nation's best women's collegiate wrestlers are coming to Iowa starting next winter.

New York's Sofia Macaluso Named Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award National Winner – NWHOF

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced that Sofia Macaluso of Otisville, New York, is the 2022 national winner of the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award (TSHSEA).

InterMat Wrestling – Competition Can Wait: Princeton's Patrick Glory is Focused on Dominating Wall Street

The “Glory Days” aren't ending for Patrick Glory just because his Princeton wrestling career soon winds down. The NCAA runner-up has big plans for his life, and he's pursuing them this offseason at the expense of trying to make another United States World Team.

AAPI Heritage Month: Clarissa Chun’s Japanese, Chinese and Hawaiian influences helped shape her life – TheMat.com

When you think of U.S. women’s wrestling, one of the most prominent athletes and leaders has been Clarissa Chun.

Dates set for the Beach Wrestling Tour of America, the fastest growing style in wrestling – TheMat.com

Beach Wrestling is one of the fastest growing styles in the sport, and there are many opportunities to get involved this summer during the first ever Beach Wrestling Tour of America.

Day 2 of WIN's Previews of upcoming Final X – WIN Magazine

This is the second installment of stories by WIN in previewing the 2022 Final X matches that will take place June 3 in Stillwater, Okla., and June 8 in New York City.

InterMat Wrestling – Taylor LaMont to Transfer to Wisconsin

Today, 2021 NCAA All-American Taylor LaMont announced his transfer intentions. LaMont will move to the Big Ten to compete for Wisconsin for his final year of collegiate eligibility. During his time at Utah Valley, Lamont has qualified for the NCAA Championships on four occasions, three times at 125 lbs and once at 133.

InterMat Wrestling – 5x All-American Michael Kemerer Joins Spartan Combat RTC

But the great news didn't stop there, as Spartan received a commitment from another elite individual shortly afterwards – Michael Kemerer.

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