Category Amateur Wrestling

Playin’ to his own dream Nate Bailey, captain of SHS state runner-ups, begins life at United States Naval Academy By Joshua R. Wilkins Sports Writer In Nate Bailey’s last wrestling match for SHS, he led off the state finals with…

Former Northern Illinois Wrestler Discusses Planning, Production and Future of Independent Wrestling Film By Matt Krumrie “Senior Editor Please send comments, questions or replies to: [email protected] Northern Illinois University alumnus James “J.D.” Oliva, who wrestled over five seasons for Coach…

Philadelphia “The University of Pennsylvania announces the resignation of Head Wrestling Coach Roger Reina. Reina, who served as head coach for the Quaker for 19 seasons, will take another position at the University as a senior major gifts officer for…

By BEN WATANABE, Staff Writer Getting involved in wrestling wasn’t difficult for 6-year-old Kyle Samborn of Sanford. He was emotional, the son of a wrestler, and in need of an outlet for his hyperactivity. “They sent this thing home from…

MAKING HIS WAY: ONE MAN’S JOURNEY TO THRIVE AND ENLIGHTEN By BILL MOOR Tribune Staff Writer Third of seven parts Chad Kling thought he was being told a sick joke. The LaVille High School wrestler was in the locker room…

By Bruce Campbell Times Editor High River Times ” A pair of Highwood Mustang wrestlers are exchanging their graduation gowns for singlets and kimonos. Conrad Jones and Josh Schug missed the Highwood high school graduation ceremonies June 29 because they…

By BENJAMIN HARVEY EDIRNE, Turkey (AP) – To an Ottoman band’s relentless drum pounding and whirring of clarinets, Saban Yilmaz entered the wrestling stadium and poured two full pitchers of extra virgin olive oil over his hulking torso. After nearly…

YOUTH SPORTS: A Superior 13-year-old takes his zest for wrestling to national levels. BY DALTON WALKER NEWS TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Most 13-year-olds can be found playing video games or hanging out at a mall. Nikola Bogojevic can be found in…

Making First World Team Could Be Just The Start of A Fantastic Future By Andrew Hipps “Staff Writer Please send comments, questions or replies to: [email protected] When Harry Lester walked off the mat June 19 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames,…