Amateur Wrestling news, gear and photos from the side of the mat.
Amateur Wrestling news, gear and photos from the side of the mat.
Montclair State Univ. MONTCLAIR, NJ–Montclair State University has announced that its intercollegiate wrestling program will be discontinued. The eight members of MSU’s wrestling team were informed today of the decision and they, along with potential recruits for the 2006-07 season,…
Media Credit: Alexandra Pivoda / Sun Photo Editor Locked up. Freshman Troy Nickerson wraps up Lehigh’s Matt Fisk in a match earlier this season. Nickerson won the bout, winning by major decision. Freshman Creates Immediate Impact Tim Kuhls Cornell Daily…
Iowa State senior Nate Gallick grapples with OU senior Teyon Ware during their match Saturday in Ames, Iowa. Top two 141-pounders will likely face each other in national championships by Robert Przybylo Wrestling rivals OU senior Teyon Ware and Iowa…
Junior Sam Hazewinkel won the conference championship at 125 lbs., prepares for national championships by Robert Przybylo One wrong was righted when OU junior wrestler Sam Hazewinkel won his second conference championship at 125 pounds. Another one still hangs in…
STILLWATER, Okla. — The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum will extend its hours of operation during the week of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Oklahoma City, March 13-19. “We want to make it as convenient as…
Nearly 30 years ago, Kevin Short stepped on a wrestling mat for the first time. Today Short relies on his wrestling background as he takes another kind of stage — as a world-heralded opera singer. “It’s actually the same kind…
Three-time PIAA wrestling champion Garrett Scott of Juniata Valley has been removed from this weekend’s PIAA Wrestling Championships for a violation of his charter school’s policy. The PIAA was informed by Juniata Valley principal Jim Foster of Scott’s 10-day suspension…
By Danielle Warner Ohio State Sports Information COLUMBUS, Ohio ““ Ohio State wrestler J Jaggers will miss the 2006 NCAA Wrestling Championships March 16-18 in Oklahoma City, Russ Hellickson, head coach, announced Wednesday. Jaggers, who qualified for the national championships…
By Steve Lomangino Lehigh University Sports Information BETHLEHEM, Pa. “After guiding the Mountain Hawks to their fifth consecutive EIWA team championship, Lehigh head coach Greg Strobel was named the conference’s Coach of the Year on Wednesday. This marks the fourth…
Craig Sesker USA Wrestling OMAHA ” Time was running out and sweat was pouring off Les Sigman’s burly 240-pound frame as he chased his opponent all over the mat in the national finals. The Nebraska-Omaha junior led by 14 points,…
From a press release from USA Wrestling… March 21 is the bid deadline for 2006 U.S. Beach and Sombo Nationals, along with the Board meeting and State Leaders Conference Tuesday, March 21 is the deadline for event bids to be…
Daniel Cormier wants to be a star. Not just as a U.S. wrestler, but as an international wrestler. In order for that to happen, Cormier must break through and win a medal at the World Championships or Olympic Games. So…