Category Amateur Wrestling

Iowa’s Galanakis ‘back to his roots’

By DAN McCOOL Iowa City, Ia. – He is no longer using soup cans for weight training, but Iowa wrestler Mario Galanakis has returned to his wrestling roots to get some success this season. Galanakis, a senior 133-pounder from Greenfield,…

Navy SEALS To Recruit at Minnesota/OK State Dual

U.S. Navy SEALs and Minnesota plan monumental event University of Minnesota Sports Information For information on the Trident Challenge, visit In conjunction with Minnesota’s wrestling match against defending national champion Oklahoma State on Wednesday, Dec. 6, the United States…

Local wrestlers making college leap

By Guy Cipriano gciprian–@–centredaily.com The goals were defined last year. Help the wrestling team win dual meets. Advance as far as possible in the Beast of the East and other grueling tournaments. Survive districts and regionals. Step on the awards…

Cael’s Hilton Debut: Near Perfection

By DAN McCOOL REGISTER STAFF WRITER Ames, Ia. – Iowa State’s No. 1 wrestling recruiting class from 2004 had an impressive showing in the new-look Hilton Coliseum Sunday. The Cyclones (2-0) did not give up a takedown in a 40-0…

Brands Loves Fields’ Spunk

By: J.R. Ogden – The Gazette IOWA CITY, IA – Matt Fields is a likable guy. He’s polite and friendly and generally greets you with a smile. Close the doors at the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, however,…