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Sammie Henson: Wrestling Around The World

By Eric Francis Grappling prowess has taken Henson to unusual destinations Sammie Henson may have earned a lot of titles through the sport of wrestling, but world traveler was not among those he expected. Now the elder statesman on the…

George/Van Dusen WTT Wrestle-Off This Monday

George to face Van Dusen in Special Wrestle-off for Women’s World Team in Colorado Springs on Monday, July 11 Gary Abbott/USA Wrestling A Special Wrestle-off for the 55 kg/121 lbs. position on the U.S. Women’s World Team in wrestling will…

New Venue for Missouri HS State Tourney

By Jason Tarwater, Sports Editor For the first time in 30 years, the MSHAA wrestling championships will take place somewhere besides Columbia’s Hearnes Center. Not to worry, the tournament will be moving across the parking lot to Mizzou Arena in…

USA Wrestling statement regarding Singlet Trading

USA Wrestling encourages youth wrestlers to form friendships and to share their experiences with their peers as they compete in USA Wrestling National and Regional Championships. For many years, as part of building friendships, wrestlers have traded singlets and uniforms.…

Preston Reprimanded For Behavior at US Nationals

USA Wrestling reprimanded Nick Preston (Columbus, Ohio/Sunkist Kids), who competes in the 96 kg lbs. division in men’s freestyle wrestling, concerning his behavior during a match at the U.S. National Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, Nev., April 29-30. The reprimand…

John Smith Reveals Desire For Another Title

OSU wrestling coach reveals desire for another title By Bruce Campbell Remember a few years ago when Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith reportedly was feeling heat because the Cowboys hadn’t won a national championship since 1994? After his Cowboys…