Category Amateur Wrestling

Moeller Coach Saves “Dad” Role for Home

Coach’s son earns early win By Mark Schmetzer Enquirer contributor Moeller wrestling coach Jeff Gaier knows exactly what he’d say if his eighth-grade, soccer-playing daughter, Samantha, came to him and asked him if she could take a turn on the…

Tom Tomeo named Clarion assistant

By Richard Herman Clarion University Sports Information Tom Tomeo, a former NCAA Division I wrestling All-American at Clarion in 1998 and a native of Grove City, Pa., has been named Assistant Wrestling Coach at Clarion University. He replaces Jason Robison…

Family knows going to the mat

By: Andrew Shanks – The Daily Iowan The date was Nov. 13. Two Iowa wrestlers had just finished demolishing a field of competitors and were slated to meet head-on for the 125-pound title at the Spartan Open in Dubuque. So…

Schlatter named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week

12/14/2005 – University of Minnesota Sports Information Sophomore C.P. Schlatter has been named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week after helping lead Minnesota to victories over No. 7 Iowa State and No. 19 Nebraska. Schlatter won both of his matches…

Earl Jones: Surprising fans and opponents alike

Mark Palmer Earl Jones has an impressive set of accomplishments on the mat: A three-time Kansas high school state champion. A two-time junior college national champion. Ranked third in the 133-pound weight class in an early December 2005 NCAA Division…