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Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Announced
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2024 – NWHOF
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Monday announced that its Class of 2024 is Distinguished Members Tadaaki Hatta, Toccara Montgomery, Coleman Scott and Logan Stieber, Meritorious Official honoree J.R. Johnson, Order of Merit recipient Darryl Miller, Medal of Courage recipient Jonathan Koch, and Outstanding American honoree retired United States Army Infantry Colonel Steve Banach.
Scott, Hatta Announced as Members of NWHOF Class of 2024 – Oklahoma State University Athletics
Former Oklahoma State wrestlers Coleman Scott and Tadaaki Hatta are set to be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024, the NWHOF announced Monday.
Logan Stieber, who became just the fourth wrestler in NCAA history to win four national championships by winning four straight national titles in his weight class in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, was selected Monday as a distinguished member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame’s 2024 class.
Division I News
DI Live Streaming Guide (11/1 – 11/5/2023) – College – Intermat
We're getting ready to start the first week of the 2023-24 season, but have a semi-full schedule of DI duals whis week. A total of 35 duals will be contested.
VISSER: History happens here – CycloneFanatic.com
Iowa State is no stranger to firsts when it comes to wrestling. Iowa State hosted the first-ever NCAA Wrestling Championships in 1928 at State Gym.
2023-24 Iowa Preview – Big 10 – Intermat
There’s certainly a lot going on in Iowa City. That much can’t be denied. Whether you’re talking about some of the things yet to be decided (NCAA decisions on possible gambling violations mostly), or things yet to be seen (incoming freshmen or transfers and their immediate impact), there will certainly be a lot of eyes on Iowa.
True Freshman to Watch for 2023-24 – College – Intermat
We’re only a couple days away from the start of the 2023-24 wrestling season. With every new season comes a new crop of freshmen who are eager to build upon their dreams of wrestling collegiately.
Wrestling Intrasquad Finishes in 15-15 Tie – Central Michigan University Athletics
An even 5-5 split, with no bonus points either way, ended in a 15-15 draw as the Central Michigan wrestling team contested its annual Maroon & Gold intrasquad dual meet on Monday at McGuirk Arena.
Wrestling Ready for the Season after Wrestle-offs – George Mason University Athletics
The George Mason wrestling team hosted its annual wrestle-offs on Saturday. The wrestle-offs provided fans a firsthand look at the Patriots 2023-24 roster.
285 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions – FloWrestling
An in-depth preview with predictions for the 2023-24 season at 285-pound weight class in Division 1 college wrestling.
FCW's Week 1 Fantasy Outlook (11/1-11/5) – Fantasy Wrestling – Intermat
Like most endeavors, the first couple weeks will be a “honeymoon period” where you get excited and put a lot of time and effort into your research to get the optimal lineup. It’s going to be in about weeks four through seven where you’ll either see or be part of a large participation dropoff in your league.
Illini Wrestling Hosts SIUE Dual Meet for IKWF – University of Illinois Athletics
Fighting Illini wrestling tickets are on sale for the home-opening dual against SIU-Edwardsville on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. CT in the State Farm Center.
Mountaineers Complete Wrestle-Offs – West Virginia University Athletics
The West Virginia University wrestling team concluded its annual Wrestle-Offs over the weekend to kick off the 2023-24 campaign.
Mauro Correnti Named Assistant Wrestling Coach – Drexel University Athletics
Drexel Mert '67 and Joanne '69 Hill Head Coach of Wrestling Matt Azevedo announced the hiring of Mauro Correnti as an assistant coach for the Drexel wrestling team on Monday morning.
A Glimpse into the Upcoming 2023-24 Sun Devil Wrestling Season – Arizona State University Athletics
Zeke Jones is going into his tenth season at the helm of Sun Devil Wrestling. Last season, Sun Devil Wrestling had a seventh-place finish in the NCAA Championships, four All-Americans, three Pac-12 champions and two Pac-12 Wrestler of the Year honors.
The University of Wyoming wrestling team didn't have the season it wanted last year. The Cowboys struggled in duals and in postseason competition equating to a season devoid of many highlights.
Heller Brothers Record Pins in Pitt’s Blue-Gold Dual – Pitt Panthers #H2P
Several hundred Pitt wrestling fans got a first glimpse at the 2023-24 Panthers on Monday night at Fitzgerald Field House for the team's annual Blue-Gold Dual of exhibition bouts.
Division II News
A first-time #1, the Lander Bearcats, will open the 2023-24 season atop the preseason edition of the NWCA Division II Coaches Poll, released Oct. 30 by the Association.
Wrestling Tabbed as Preseason Number One in NWCA National Coaches Poll – Lander University
For the first time in program history, the Lander Wrestling team will be regarded as the top team in the country as they were selected as the number one team in Division II by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.
The storied tradition of the West Liberty University wrestling team has reached yet another milestone, as they enter the 2023-24 season with their highest ranking in program history in the NWCA Division II Coaches Poll at No. 2 in the country.
Bronchos Tabbed No. 3 In Preseason Mat Poll – University of Central Oklahoma Athletics
Defending NCAA Division II national champion Central Oklahoma isn't the favorite to repeat in 2024, with the Bronchos coming in at No. 3 in the preseason poll released Monday by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.
Division III News
Central Region 2023-24 Team Previews – d3wrestle.com
A quick snapshot of the teams in NCAA Division III's Central Region.
International News
Monday Roundup: 2023 PAN-AM GAMES WEEK – Five Point Move
The 2023 Pan-American Games, one of the most important tournaments of the quadrennium for the United States, takes place this week in Santiago, Chile.
USA Wrestling | 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Qualifiers, as of October 30
USA Wrestling has updated its list of U.S. Olympic Team Trials qualifiers, as of October 30.
WCL Announces changes to Pan-Am Games roster – Wrestling Canada Lutte
Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) announce the following changes to Canada’s wrestling team that will compete at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games.
High School News
A club transforming a HS program | Perry County News
Tell City’s high school wrestling team has put together success including records, championships, and more. Yet the high school wrestling team could not accomplish the same amount of success without their club.
Thirty-one world championships, 242 world records, and five more bouts with cancer later, the legendary lifter from Norwood accepted the Medal of Courage from the Massachusetts chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame at Gillette Stadium’s Putnam Club.
Kyler Knaack Commits to Northern Iowa | IAwrestle
Northern Iowa head coach Doug Schwab struck a huge recruiting victory today, as Don Bosco standout Kyler Knaack announced he would be staying local and will compete for the Panthers.
New Rankings: Super 32 Fallout | MatScouts
This update includes results from Super 32 and PreSeason Nationals. There were two P4Pers to take a loss: Davino who slides minimally and Christian Castillo who falls out with losses to twice.
Kasson-Mantorville's Luke Swanson captures impressive USAW title in Des Moines – Post Bulletin
The now senior took fourth in Class AA at 152 a season ago, but appears to already be in mid-season form.
Other features and news
Milligan University bench dedicated in honor of wrestling coach | Local News | johnsoncitypress.com
Some of the happiest memories were shared by members of the Milligan wrestling team from the 1960s. The wrestlers gathered together Saturday afternoon to dedicate a bench to their wrestling coach, Orvel Crowder.
Podcasts and Video
Women’s Wrestling is the Next Big Sport Growing in India – Buffalo News
In India, a newfound appreciation for women in wrestling is becoming more and more popular as dozens of girls and young women, dreaming of winning medals for India, enter a male-dominated sport that is considered taboo for women in many parts of the country. Yair Ben-Dor has more.
EIWA Podcast (October 2023): Featuring Kevin Ward – EIWA – Intermat
The wrestling season is just a couple days away and one of the marquee events during the first week of competition is Army West Point taking on Campbell on the Fort Liberty Army base in North Carolina.
#464 Zain Retherford – World Champ, 3x NCAA Champ for Penn State | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast
Zain Retherford is the 2023 World Champion. He’s a former 3x NCAA champ and 2x Hodge Finalist for Penn State’s Cael Sanderson.
Super 32 to the OTC – Wrestling Mindset
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with multiple-time Super 32 champ Bo Bassett.
Episode 71 NCAA Preview (Pitt-Johnstown) by Near Falls With DHall
In this edition of NFWDH I sit down with NCAA coaches from across the area to preview the upcoming season.
Episode 71 NCAA Preview (West Liberty) by Near Falls With DHall
In this edition of NFWDH I sit down with NCAA coaches from across the area to preview the upcoming season.
Episode 71 NCAA Preview (Clarion) by Near Falls With DHall
In this edition of NFWDH I sit down with NCAA coaches from across the area.
Episode 71 NCAA Preview Mercyhurst by Near Falls With DHall
In this edition of NFWDH I sit down with NCAA coaches from across the area.
Episode 71 NCAA Preview (Edinboro) by Near Falls With DHall
In this edition of NFWDH I sit down with NCAA coaches from across the area
Episode 71 NCAA Stevens Institute by Near Falls With DHall
In this edition of NFWDH I sit down with NCAA coaches from around the area.
Episode 71 NCAA Preview Fairmont State by Near Falls With DHall
In this edition of NFWDH I Preview the NCAA wrestling teams from across the area.
Episode 71 NCAA Preview (Saint Vincent) by Near Falls With DHall
In this edition of NFWDH I Preview the NCAA wrestling teams from across the area.
Episode 71 NCAA Preview (Waynesburg) by Near Falls With DHall
In this edition of NFWDH I Preview the NCAA wrestling teams from across the area.
FRL 970 – Notable D1 Wrestle-Off Results + 197 lb Preview – FloWrestling
JD is back to talk wrestle-off results, Iowa gambling situation, preview 197, and more.
Basch & The Brain Talk College Wrestling & Senior Level | 211 by BASCHAMANIA
Basch & The Brain talk all things College Wrestling & Senior Level:
