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Stanford head wrestling coach Chris Ayres – OTM672 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
After 17 years bringing Princeton from the bottom of the Division I ranks to a bonafide place where All-Americans can develop and thrive, Chris Ayres is off to a new adventure. Ayres was announced as Stanford’s next wrestling coach last month.
There’s something happening here – Mat Stats 25 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
In this episode, MatStats discusses the robust state of collegiate wrestling, showcasing a surge in the number of teams and participants, especially in smaller private schools and NCWA, underscoring the positive impact of women's wrestling on the sport.
Top stories and features
The Rhode Island Interscholastic League will be providing additional participation opportunities for girls during the 2023-24 winter sports season beginning on Monday, November 27, 2023.
The Hawkeye women will kick off their season on Nov. 4 against East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania.
Iowa women’s wrestling prepares for historic moments, high expectations | The Gazette
As Hawkeyes prepare for inaugural season, ‘every opposing team is going to want to take down a Hawkeye.
Chun & Iowa women are ready for biggest foe in first season: high expectations – WIN Magazine
It didn’t take long for Clarissa Chun to realize that she wasn’t in Hawaii anymore after she officially started her job as the University of Iowa’s first-ever women’s head wrestling coach in January of 2022.
Division I News
Oklahoma State Mourns the Passing of Dr. Tom Allen – Oklahoma State University Athletics
Former Oklahoma State Medical School Dean at OSU-Tulsa and longtime Cowboy wrestling physician Dr. Tom “Doc” Allen passed away this week.
Iowa State Releases Wrestle-Off Brackets – Iowa State University Athletics
Head coach Kevin Dresser announced wrestle-off brackets for the 2023-24 season Wednesday evening.
Thank you Sun Devil Alum Art Martori! – Arizona State University Athletics
Art Martori retires with several collegiate and professional accolades, marks end of legendary Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club.
Oklahoma State’s Dual with Iowa to Be Nationally Televised – Pistols Firing
A matchup between two of the greatest wrestling programs in the country will get an audience of its caliber.
Iowa Wrestling Schedule 2023-2024: What To Know – FloWrestling
The Iowa Wrestling schedule includes a a showdown with Big 12, Pac-12 and Ivy League programs. Also: here is when they face Penn State Wrestling.
Oklahoma Wrestling Schedule 2023-2024: What To Know – FloWrestling
The OU Wrestling schedule includes what could be its final slate of Big 12 dual meets as new coach Roger Kish takes over. Here's a look at the schedule.
2023-24 SoCon Preview (Part One) – SoCon – Intermat
It’s that time of year again – the air gets colder, the leaves change color, and wrestling mats are rolled out. We’re about to dive into four of the schools in the Southern Conference. Last season, Appalachian State clinched another conference title, followed by Campbell then Chattanooga.
Small College News
Wrestling Announces Dr. Allen Abraham Luncheon – sfstategators.com
Following the dual, SF State Wrestling will host a fundraiser to honor Dr. Allen Abraham and promote his endowed scholarship fund.
Women’s College News
Women's Wrestling Approved as Club Sport Program at Oklahoma State – Owrestle
It’s not quite the momentous news of an official program directly associated with the school athletic department, but some positive momentum on the women’s wrestling front at Oklahoma State was announced this week.
Women's Wrestling Announces 2023-24 Schedule – Alvernia University Athletics
Alvernia University Women's Wrestling announced its 2023-24 schedule on Tuesday, with this year's season set to get underway on Thursday, November 2nd.
International News
The United States added two more men’s freestyle gold medals at the 2023 Veterans World Championships on Wednesday, with competition was held in Group C and Group D.
The United States will send ten Greco-Roman athletes to Tirana, Albania, October 23-29 for the 2023 U23 World Championships. Four Senior National Team and six U23 Nationals champions are chasing gold at the tournament.
The generous support of USA Wrestling donors provides a foundational backbone for the success of its members, athletes, coaches, parents and programs as each stives to achieve their goals in the sport of wrestling. Tim Manning, a resident of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is one such individual making a profound impact on those in the sport through generous commitment.
High School News
New York Approves Freestyle For Girls High School Wrestling – FloWrestling
New York just announced that girls' high school wrestling will use freestyle rules.
2023 Super 32 Entries By State – FloWrestling
Check out which wrestlers from your state are registered for Super 32. Plus a bonus heat map!
Podcasts and Video
2023 Preseason Talk with Indiana Head Coach Angel Escobedo – Big 10 – Intermat
Indiana head coach Angel Escobedo sat down with Ryan Holmes to talk about all things Hoosier wrestling. The two discuss navigating the transfer portal, which this offseason has netted All-American Brayton Lee, originally an Indiana high school star.
Wisconsin Wrestler Podcast: D1 Sectional F Preview with Derrick Amrhein | WIWrestle
Wisconsin Wrestler Podcast: D1 Sectional F Preview with Derrick Amrhein
NC State junior Isaac Trumble will soon be heading to Albania, his first time out of the U.S., to compete at 97 kg at the 2023 U23 World Championships.
S32 Preview: Upper Weights | MatScouts
Willie Saylor looks at the upper weights at the upcoming Super 32.
