Month May 2005

Lightner named TheMat.com Wrestler of the WeekJohn Fuller Note: To nominate a wrestler for TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week, send the athlete’s name, accomplishments for the week and career accomplishments to John Fuller at [email protected] Michael Lightner (Norman, Okla./Sunkist Kids)…

Men’s Freestyle 55 kg/121 poundsU.S. Nationals Champion “Sammie Henson, St. Louis, Mo. (Sunkist Kids)U.S. Nationals, second place – Matt Azevedo, San Luis Obispo, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)U.S. Nationals, third place “Nick Simmons, Williamston, Mich. (Michigan WC)U.S. Nationals, fourth place “Jason Powell,…

Eric Akin isn’t afraid to get down and dirty. And he isn’t afraid to talk about his life as a wrestler, a father, his relationship with Jesus Christ, and what he considers happiness. On the mat, the Texas Shooter’s 121…

Daniel Cormier of the Oklahoma Slam is said to be a young Melvin Douglas. Douglas was the dominant force in the U.S. in the upper weights for much of the 1990s. He was an eight-time U.S. Nationals champion (1988, 1993-1998,…

RPW COMPLETES TV DEAL FOR EUROPE LOS ANGELES “RealProWrestling will now be televised in Europe. After a trial run airing RPW’s Freestyle Showcase, and witnessing RealProWrestling’s impressive United States debut, Euro sport 2 will begin airing RealProWrestling May 6. RealProWrestling…

Patrick Ziemnik – St. Edward High School Patrick Ziemnik has made his mark as a student and as a community volunteer. The St. Edward High School student is first in his class and has earned the highest honors every year…

U.S. wrestling champ trains at MarquetteBY JO-ANN BARNAS Knight Ridder Newspapers DETROIT – (KRT) – Almost six years after establishing its Greco-Roman wrestling program, the U.S. Olympic Education Center in Marquette has its first national champion in the sport. Harry…

Nancy Churnin:‘Wrestling Season’ pins down real issues Ten years ago, the oldest of Laurie Brooks’ three girls was 16. And Ms. Brooks, who had already written several well-received children’s plays, couldn’t find theater that would engage Joanna. So she decided…

Steve Fraser: Men of Courage Do Great Things Olympians Dennis Hall and Matt Lindland are Two Shining Examples By Steve Fraser “Special to TheWrestlingMall.com Please send comments, questions or replies to: [email protected] The quote “men of courage do great things”…

College Wrestling Notebook: UTC Closing in on Coach, Minnesota to NE Duals, Recruiting News It May Be The Offseason, But There Is Plenty Of Movement In The World Of College Wrestling, Especially When It Comes to Coaching Positions By Matt…

Thompson returns to the top at nationalsBy KEVIN EVANS, Executive Sports Editor WATERLOO – Tolly Thompson is back on top of the wrestling world. Ten years after winning his NCAA championship and seven years after winning his first United States…

Defeated wrestlers won’t get 2nd shot in state tournamentIHSAA board of directors say adding wrestlebacks would make event too long. By Pat [email protected] Calumet High School wrestling coach Jim Wadkins said he felt like he was kicked in the gut…