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Wrestling Organizations Grapple for Prominence in Magic Valley

By Ryan Howe State champion David Borden lives a life immersed in wrestling. When the high school season ends, the Minico High senior competes in USA Wrestling freestyle tournaments. He’s been to Fargo, N.D., three times for the Junior National…

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Why do wrestling shoes come in bright colors?

Bright Blue Wrestling Shoes via @KnuckleheadD24

Have you ever wondered why wrestling shoes come in such bright colors? There are shoes in neon green, blue, yellow, red and some some rather interesting color combos on top of that. Is it because wrestlers all wear the same…

Finding The Next Gable, Smith, or Borlaug

It’s time to come clean. I’ve lied in this blog for two and a half years. I’ve always claimed that I never wrestled and that isn’t entirely true. I did win an 8th grade intramural championship at Frank L. Smart…

Wrestler With Down Syndrome Inspires Others

ST. CROIX, Minn. – A little boy from Stillwater is inspiring hundreds of wrestlers in his community. The boy with special needs hasn’t let his disability slow him down or keep him from wrestling the best. Dillon Hill, a 9-year-old…

J Robinson Goes To Iraq To Train, Thank Troops

COB BASRA, Iraq – Who is Coach J Robinson? Robinson has had an illustrious career as an Army Ranger during the Vietnam War, an Olympic wrestler and one of the greatest coaches in University of Minnesota history. Robinson demonstrated his…

Roger Kish named assistant coach at North Dakota State

Jenny Beam NDSU FARGO, N.D. “North Dakota State head wrestling coach Bucky Maughan has announced the hiring of Roger Kish as an assistant coach. Kish joins the NDSU program after a successful wrestling career at the University of Minnesota. “We’re…

Be A Part of a Hollywood Wrestling Movie

ENZO Films is embarking on the making of an Independent Film that promotes and supports our beloved sport of wrestling. The film, which was inspired by actual events, is entitled CARTER-145. It is a Midwestern, sports drama that focuses on…

Minneapolis Wrestlers League Information Meeting

Canceled. Minneapolis Wrestlers will have their first informational meeting on Tuesday June 30th at 8 pm at the 19 bar in Minneapolis. It will be an open-house, get-to-know-each other kind of event. You can meet the organizers, other wrestlers, and…