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Perry HS May Be Close To Naming New Coach

By MATTHEW RINK A new king could assume the throne of Perry High’s wrestling empire by next week. But only members of a selection committee know whether assistant wrestling coach David Riggs, who is credited for constructing the state powerhouse…

Q&A With Purdue Coach Jessie Reyes

Wrestling coach enjoys new facility, looks forward to season By Leroy Bridges Q&A with wrestling coach Jessie Reyes. The Purdue wrestling team began practicing in its new training facility on Thursday. Q: How does it feel to finally practice in…

Sooners’ Hazewinkel Ready for Title

OU wrestler Sam Hazewinkel is 75-7 in two years at OU. by Robert Przybylo For OU junior wrestler Sam Hazewinkel, success is in the genes. “My dad and uncle were both U.S. Olympians,” Hazewinkel said. “I’ve been blessed because I…

Iowa HS State Champ Ballweg Gives Verbal to Hawkeyes

By Andy Hamilton Iowa City Press-Citizen Waverly-Shell Rock’s Matt Ballweg wrestled with the decision for weeks while trying to pick which in-state school to attend. In the end, the state champion from Waverly-Shell Rock decided he’ll continue his wrestling career…

Super Tuesday for Top HS Recruits

Five top seniors committed on Tuesday: Byron Sigmon is headed to UNC Greensboro, Lance Palmer committed to Ohio State, Matt Ballweg will go to Iowa, Ryan Cubberly will attend Central Michigan and late Tuesday, Florida state champion Andre Johnson committed…

Rulon Headlines Ohio Turfgrass Show

COLUMBUS, OH ” Rulon Gardner, 2000 Olympic Gold Medal Wrestling Champion and 2004 Olympic Bronze Medalist, will be the keynote speaker at the 2005 Ohio Turfgrass Conference & Show, Dec. 6-8 in Columbus, OH. Gardner’s speech is scheduled for 4…