Month October 2006

Stephen Abas Eager to Get Back

Wrestler Abas eager to get back Olympic silver medalist looks to reboot career after major knee injury By Jeff Faraudo, STAFF WRITER On the heels of winning an Olympic silver medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2004 Athens Games, former…

Connor McDonald – On to Lehigh University

Sussex Central standout wrestler Connor McDonald can go about this season with a little less to think about, as the two-time state champion made his college commitment on Monday night. McDonald, of Rehoboth Beach, committed to Lehigh University, where he…

Batter’s Box, Pelicans teaming to help athletics

The Batter’s Box and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans have teamed up for a second straight year to raise money for a local high school athletic program. The Pelicans and Batter’s Box presented the Georgetown Athletic Booster Club with a check…

Submit Your Wrestling Site

I’m creating an amateur wrestling search engine and I need sites to add. They could be your site, your schools or your one favorite sites. Topics include amateur wrestling, martial arts, boxing and related topics. Post your favorite site’s below…

Decision to wrestle full time pays off for Irving

Michael Irving gave up a full-time teaching job to pursue his Olympic dream in wrestling. The 1998 Boyd Anderson state champion was teaching at Clewiston High School and driving five days a week to coach and train with the Calvary…

Cael Signals Dawn of a New Era at Iowa State

By: Dick Kelly The Cael Sanderson era of Iowa State wrestling has officially begun. Sanderson, who was named the Cyclones’ head coach last spring after Bobby Douglas stepped down, introduced his team Tuesday at wrestling media day and said the…

Penn State’s new Lorenzo wrestling complex practice facility

A new den Wrestling complex helps PSU keep up with opposition By Guy Cipriano The Penn State Lorenzo wrestling complex practice facility. October 11, 2006. UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State junior 197-pounder Phil Davis has tried to put himself into…

Adidas Tyrint Wrestling Shoes

Adidas Tyrint wrestling shoes are new on the mat this season. Coming in in blue, white, black and red, the color choices are sure to match any need. These shoes combine a breathable mesh tongue and ankle protection with polymer…

College Sports Council & JMU to lead Title IX reform rally

Title IX Rally at the U.S .Department of Education: WHO: The College Sports Council with students, parents, and coaches from James Madison University invite everyone in the college and Olympic sports communities to join them in their Title IX reform…