Twas a backyard brawl on Thursday night. I took in some high school wrestling as I watched Mounds View High School dispatch with Irondale … which are the two high schools in my school district. One is known as the sports school, the other is the band and robotics school. The sports school won 60-6. By the way, former Gopher Marty Morgan’s youngest son is a 215-pounder for Mounds View and he’s freaking HUGE. He’s headed to South Dakota State. I was spotted in the crowd by one Mounds View parent. Was great to just watch some pretty good high school wrestling without actually working. There’s some great HS wrestling kicking off today at the Walsh Ironman. Check my socials @jasonmbryant for some knowledge bombs.  



It’s Short Time Shots, a look at the day’s college wrestling scores and more, I’m your host, Hall of Fame wrestling writer and broadcaster Jason Bryant. 



On to the scores on the college scene from Thursday. 



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Only D1 dual of the night, Michigan State improved to 4-0 after a 25-9 win over Buffalo ON THE STAGE up in New York. Buffalo did one of those theatre-style duals for the third year in a row. If you look at the dual, this one was probably closer than the score indicates as Michigan State picked up three victories that were two points or less. Still been a rough start for Buffalo this year. 



In Division II, Augustana (S.D.) knocked off 13th-ranked Northern State 21-13 out in the middle of South Dakota. The Vikings were ranked 18th in the most recent NWCA rankings, which is a tournament points ranking rather than a dual ranking. Augie’s top-ranked Jaxson Rohman earned a major at 125 pounds, while top-ranked Wyatt Turnquist won 7-2 at 149 pounds for Northern State. Out west, San Francisco State shutout Simpson (Calif.) 41-0. 



In D3, second-ranked Wartburg rolled past the only non-Iowa team in the American Rivers Conference, which used to be the Iowa Conference. The Knights had five falls, the fastest coming at 197 pounds by top-ranked Mo Endene, the returning D3 champion at the weight in the 54-0 win. Third-ranked UW-Eau Claire rallied from down 14-3 after five weights and reeled off five straight W’s to oust rival UW-Whitewater 25-14. Whitewater did pick up the dual’s most notable win as ninth-ranked Dominick Mallinder bounced top-ranked Tyler Fleetwood 7-1 at 133 pounds. 



20th-ranked Millikin topped Aurora 23-17. Bonus points were the difference for the Big Blue as three of the wins were bonus victories including falls by Coby Haney at 133 and Nathan Callaway at 157. Also in the CCIW, Elmhurst edged Concordia Wisconsin 24-23. Roanoke beat Shenandoah 43-4 out in my home state of Virginia. Three bonus victories were the difference for Loras as they topped Cornell College 21-19 in a matchup of Iowa schools.  



In the NAIA, Montana State-Northern rallied to beat Dickinson State 32-16, while No. 11 Providence (Mont.) beat Eastern Oregon 28-15. Top-ranked Hunter Sparks of Eastern Oregon got a fall in that one at 125 pounds. The Evergreen State College earned its first win, topping Grays Harbor College 50-3. Evergreen’s mascot? The GEODUCKS. What is a Geoduck? Well, it’s the largest burrowing clam in the world, native to the coastal waters of the Pacific. Makes sense, Evergreen is in Washington. Grays Harbor is too,

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Top dual of the night, No. 25 Stevens Institute knocked of No. 11 Coast Guard 18-15 in Hoboken, New Jersey. The dual had a couple of matches between ranked individuals. Coast Guard took the 133-pound match as sixth-ranked Chase Randall beat 10th-ranked Luke Hoerle 9-3. At 157, Stevens' Ryan Smith, ranked as high as fourth, topped No. 14 Noah Caskey 9-6 in a matchup between returning All-Americans. Trailing 11-6 halfway through, the Ducks won four in a row from 165-197 to ice the dual. 



Elsewhere in Division III, Coe bested Buena Vista 45-9 to open up action in the American Rivers Conference. Will Esmoil, L.J. Richardson and Mathieu Arsenault picked up falls for the Kohawks (with a K) and head coach John Oostendorp - he beat Rulon Gardner back in the day by the way. McDaniel beat Division II Frostburg State 30-14. 



No. 12 Ashland edged No. 21 Mercyhurst 20-19 on criteria. Ashland took the victory on the third criteria, most match points 77-76. This is again one of those things that makes me wonder why the heck we don't just do match points. Wade Schalles has been touting a version of it for years. Andy Hamilton and Kyle Klingman went through and came up with a system. If we're changing points in individual matches for whatever reason, why don't we just change dual meet scoring to match the output of the athletes? 



Kutztown pulled away from Shippensburg, winning three of the last four weights to come away with a 33-18 win in a battle of PSAC squads. The Golden Bears improved to 2-0 on the season. 



Emmanuel beat Emory & Henry 45-3 and San Francisco State won a Bay Area battle, topping NAIA Menlo 43-9. 



In the NAIA, second-ranked Life University used a squad mostly of reserves and smashed Brewton-Parker 45-9. 10th-ranked Myles Starke did get the go for Life at 184 pounds. He picked up a technical fall over Charles Henkel. 



All seven victories were bonus victories for the Friends University Falcons as the flew past Bethany (Kan.) 39-18. Reigning KCAC Men's Wrestler of the Week Gunnar Henderson pinned Nathaniel Zabala in 2:33, while Thomas Vasquez, Jamie Mitchell and Gustavo Renteria also got their hand raised after they had the win by pin. It was also the first dual win for new men’s head wrestling coach Tyler Mies. 



On the women’s side, Grand View beat Baker 32-8. Emmanuel beat Emory & Henry 44-2.



My thoughts are with my man Chris Mecate, a past two-time All-American at that place in Norfolk and current assistant coach at Mt. San Antonio College in SoCal. Mecate's dad passed away in the past few days and I wanted to drop a line with my condolences to a guy I haven't seen in a while. December 6 was a tough one here, it would have been my late father's birthday. Mt. San Antonio and the rest of the California Community Colleges wrap up their season at Cuesta this weekend for the California Community College Athletic Association state championships - which is still on my list of events to check out. 



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Las Vegas is on everyone’s mind who follows the world of Division I wrestling and that also means me. There’s a bunch of Vegas-related content in the newsletter today, so again, you can find out how to get that daily at the end of the show. I was on the mic Thursday here in the Twin Cities - more on that in a bit, this is Short Time Shots, a look at the day’s results in and around college wrestling. Right now, if you hear any banging around, it’s because I’m getting a new furnace installed this morning. Yup. Thankfully before it his absolute zero here this winter. Our installer used to wrestle, too. It’s Short Time Shots, a look back at the day’s college wrestling scores and more, I’m Jason Bryant.



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As to the aforementioned Minnesota match, Division III’s top-ranked team, Augsburg, blanked No. 25 Loras 46-0 at Si Melby Hall. Augsburg won four matchups between ranked wrestlers, including returning national champion Sam Stuhl earning an 11-2 major decision over No. 13 Jalen Schropp at 141 pounds. Top-ranked heavyweight Tyler Kim and 184-pounder Bentley Schwanebeck-Ostermann picked big bonus victories - Kim with the fall and BSO (his name is too long to keep repeating) with the tech. 



Other scores around Division III saw Carthage beat Elmhurst 29-15, and Central, that’s it, just Central, pushed past Augustana (Ill.) 36-9. UW-Stevens Point trounced UW-Oshkoh (B’Gosh) 40-18. Augustana did beat Simpson (Iowa) 



The only Division I match of the night featured a pair of transitional programs as Bellarmine heads out to Missouri and beat Lindenwood 35-7. 



There were some exciting duals in Division II, including Kutztown winning the last five bouts to pull away past Seton Hill 34-15. Both of Kutztown’s ranked wrestlers - No. 11 Dalton Gimbor at 165 and third-ranked Matthew Weinberg at 184 - won. Gimbor beat Kane Kettering while Weinberg picked up a forfeit. I hate forfeit. Millersville beat East Stroudsburg  23-19. 



Colorado School of Mines won the last six weights to top New Mexico Highlands 31-13. Colorado Mesa beat rival Western Colorado 24-17. Davenport beat NAIA Cleary 37-12. 



Down south, Coker blanked Bluefield State (that’s in West Virginia), while Belmont Abbey beat Emory & Henry 48-3. Emory & Henry is transitioning from Division III to Division II. 



In the NAIA, Ottawa beat Avila 35-13. 



On the women’s side, Grand View beat Central Methodist 27-18, Cedar Crest beat Alvernia 32-16 in the school’s first ever home women’s wrestling dual. Sioux Falls new women’s program improved to 2-0 with a win over Minot State 39-13 and Lock Haven beat Elmira 35-12.



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The network dropped a couple of episodes for you to check out - the biggest was Episode 2 of the Etched in Stone series on Gray Simons called Seven. Shane Sparks fired out a show with Alex Marinelli on the Go Earn It Podcast, which has been a great addition to the network. Bob Bowlsby, inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame this summer as an Outstanding American, is returning to where his AD career started - Northern Iowa - as the Panthers named him the school’s interim AD on Wednesday, taking over for David Harris, who is leaving for Tulane. This one’s amusing since Tulane got its last AD from UNI - Troy Dannen. He recently left Tulane for Washington. So let’s see if Dannen, a friend of wrestling, or so it seemed at times in his past, will be proactive and bring wrestling back to Washington. None of that is in the show, just my own personal thoughts. 



TO THE SCORES!



In Division II, top-ranked Lander beat Mount Olive 43-3. The Bearcats had SEVEN bonus victories and had ranked wins by Junior Downing at 149 and Brandon Matthews at 174. Downing used a third-period takedown and riding time to slip past 10th-ranked Dallas Wilson, while 12th-ranked Matthews topped seventh-ranked Calan Staub 13-8. 



UNC Pembroke beat Emmanuel 27-17. Tiffin beat Thomas More 39-13. Thomas More heavyweight Dalton Mayer still probably has the best hair in college wrestling. Down in South Carolina, Allen beat Lincoln Memorial 28-16 and St. Andrews of the NAIA 43-6. 



Speaking of the NAIA, You got to call Tyrone … a winner. Tyrone Lewis picked up his first victory as the new head coach at Baker University. The Wildcats earned five bonus victories, including Kevin Lund’s tech fall at 197 pounds to get past William Penn 24-22. 



Williams Baptist beat  Lyon College 34-24 in an all-Arkansas tussle. Williams Baptist is in the NAIA, while Lyon is in its transitional process from the NAIA to NCAA Division III. 



On the women’s side, Lincoln Memorial earned its first win in program history, defeating Allen 25-10. Ashley Morris, Calista Gibson and Jenna Blinkewicz each got falls for the victorious RAILSPLITTERS! St. Andrews’ women beat Allen 18-13.



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It’s Friday, and I’ll be heading back to my native lands this weekend after the Husky Hockey squad finishes up with Duluth. This is NOT a hockey podcast, it’s Short Time Shots, a look back at the day’s scores around college wrestling. Here’s what went down on Thursday.  



Second-ranked NC State dominated Army West Point 34-6. Jakob Camacho had a takedown and nearfall points late to break open a close bout to earn a 9-1 major decision over Army’s Ethan Berginc at 125 pounds. Ed Scott beat Nathan Lukez 14-8 at 157 and Dylan Fishback majored Ben Pasiuk 15-7 at 184 pounds. 



Minnesota rolled Bucknell in Lewisburg 37-3. Minnesota true freshman Tyler Wells continued to be the second most famous wrestler from Princeton, Minnesota behind Bob Backlund, but his college legend begins as he topped Kurt Phipps at 133 pounds. The Gophers picked up five bonus victories including falls by 125-pound All-American Patrick McKee and heavyweight Bennett Tabor. Tabor pinned Bucknell’s Dorian Crosby in sudden victory. 



Former EWL rivals met up in Pennsylvania as West Virginia bested Clarion 32-7. Bonus victories were registered by Jordan Titus at 141 pounds, Ty Watters at 149, Peyton Hall at 165, Dennis Robin at 184 and Michael Wolfgram at heavyweight. The Mountaineers came in ranked 24th this week. They improved to 4-0. 



In Division II, top-ranked Lander won eight of 10 to defeat UNC Pembroke 31-9. Lander opened up with second-ranked James Joplin edging 11th-ranked Logan Seliga 6-4 at 125 pounds. Lander’s Kaden Kuenzi picked off No. 11 Logan Robinson 8-7 at 133 pounds. The nationally ranked trio of David Hunsberger, Anthony Yacovetti and Juan Edmond-Holmes all picked up bonus victories on the night. 



Down in Missouri, Third-ranked St. Cloud State picked up a pair of wins, beating Central Missouri 37-11 and host Drury 46-5. The Mules did pick up a ranked win at 133 pounds where eighth-ranked Tommy Frezza majored ninth-ranked Caleb Meekins 11-1. St. Cloud State got one back at 165 pounds where fourth-ranked Anthony Herrera pinned eight-ranked John Ridle in the first period. Central Missouri beat Drury 47-4. 



Minnesota State Moorhead beat NAIA Jamestown 38-10. 



In Division III, 15th-ranked Coe beat Central 32-13 with All-American Will Esmoil and L.J. Richardson picking up bonus victories for the Kohawks, yes, with a K. Loras pounded the Beavers of Buena Vista 43-3. Augustana (Ill.) singed the Firebirds of Carthage 22-21 in the CCIW, while Augustana’s women beat Carthage 29-20. Pacific beat Linfield 34-24 on the men’s side, while Linfield’s women prevailed 20-18. 



In the NAIA, Dakota Wesleyan beat Northwestern (Iowa) 26-21, Ottawa (Kan.) beat York (Neb.) 43-7. The Ottawa women also beat York 40-10. Cornerstone topped NJCAA Henry Ford, the college, not the man, 48-3. Providence (Mont.) beat North Idaho of the NJCAA 39-3. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M beat Carl Albert State 33-8 in junior college action. 



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Go Huskies. WOOOOO!

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A wild crowd saw Division II Montevallo pick up the first home win in program history, a 27-16 triumph over NAIA Midway. Do yourself a favor, go to MontevalloW on Twitter and check out how boisterous the home crowd is. And remember folks, this is a first-year Division II program in ALABAMA. Montevallo is the first Division II program in Alabama since Jacksonville State, yes, it’s in Alabama, dropped the sport as a Division II school in 1981. The only other option would be Troy, then known as Troy State, which fielded a program in the late 1960s and early 1970s.



Mount Olive upended King 23-17 but we saw something we typically don’t see in college wrestling and that’s someone bump UP to get the ranked matchup rather than bump away. With Mount Olive holding a 14-9 lead after 165, King bumped up seventh-ranked Trent Mahoney to take on Mount Olive’s seventh-ranked 174-pounder Calan Straub. Tied 5-5 after 1, Mahoney went up 8-5 in the second, but in the third, Straub earned the fall 43 seconds into the period in what turned out to be a crucial win for the Trojans. Heavyweight Jayln McClammy iced the dual with an 8-3 win at heavyweight for Mount Olive. Props for the move, it made for an exciting dual. 



14th-ranked Pitt-Johnstown shutout East Stroudsburg 47-0 in PSAC competition. Ranked wins registered for the Mountain Cats by seventh-ranked Trevon Gray at 125 pounds, Jacob Ealy at 149 pounds, Dakoda Rogers at 197 and Isaiah Vance at 285 pounds. This also makes me feel quite old, because I covered Trevon Gray’s father Teante in high school. He actually wrestled the best man in my wedding multiple times. Coach Pat Pecora picked up career coaching win nine billion.



Belmont Abbey shutout undermanned Bluefield State 56-0. Too many forfeits here. 



The Green Mountain Championship went the way of Vermont State University-Castleton, which beat Norwich 50-6. No, this is NOT a new school. The school formerly known as Castleon University merged with Vermont Technical College and Northern Vermont University to create Vermont State University. So with the unification, the name we are supposed to refer to the old Castleton Spartans is now Vermont State University-Castleton. Not Vermont State-Castleton. Vermont State University-Castleton. Also, in case you were wondering, Vermont is the Green Mountain State.



Wayne Campbell celebrates as Aurora, which you should know is in Illinios, beat Milwaukee School of Engineering, also known as MSOE, 32-20. Angel Jaimes’ fall at 197 pounds sealed it for the host Spartans. No word if they have that Spartan Spirit as I cram TWO SNL references into one scoreline. 



Another traveling trophy was on the line as UW-Eau Claire spanked UW-Oshkosh … b’gosh … 49-6 to retain the Chancellor’s Cup. 



Southern Virginia over Patrick & Henry 48-7. Those three old grouches in Buena Vista left happy. 



In the Keystone State, Delaware Valley beat York, the one in Pennsylvania 32-7. Top win for the Aggies was at 157 pounds where Nick DeLorezno knocked off 14th-ranked Jared Blair of York 6-3. The women’s teams also squared off, with Delaware Valley winning there as well 36-8.



In an all-Arkansas battle, Vinny Barber’s University of the Ozarks Eagles topped Division II Ouachita Baptist 25-17 on the road in Arkadelphia on Wednesday. Props here goes to the squads for wrestling five extra bouts as well. 

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Wilmington’s program hasn’t been back that long, but the Quakers picked up a competitive 27-26 criteria win over Muskingum in what was decided by the FOURTH criteria. Can you name the fourth criteria without looking it up? Most can’t, so don’t be down on yourself. It’s most near fall points. The teams were tied in wins at five, tied in six-point victories with three each and tied with match points at 33 apiece. So it was Wilmington’s 10 nearfall points to Muskingum’s seven that was the difference.



But when I wrote that first line, it got me digging. Coach Chris Basford is in his second year there and he started last season inheriting a roster of four guys. He ended with six. He’s got 20 now and trying to create some type of positive culture there. 



“This was a total team effort. It was a great win for our young program... the first in 6 years. It was priceless to see the faces of the guys getting their first college win to go along with a team win. They did a great job battling and picking each other up,” said Basford.



So when was Wilmington’s last official dual win? Best I can find using the internet and all its archives - January 5, 2010 … which was a 25-22 win over Baldwin Wallace, which, was NOT good then. 



Speaking of Baldwin Wallace, they blanked Heidelberg 51-0 and what was dubbed MUSTACHE MANIA! I don’t know what Mustache Mania was, but it didn’t really matter what it was for Baldwin Wallace as they had four techs and three falls among their bonus victories. The fastest fall came at 197 pounds from Carter Lloyd, who got the match-ender at 1:50. In case you’re wondering, Coach Gibbs’ Baldwin Wallace team came into the season ranked third.



Zac Stray’s major decision at heavyweight completed a large comeback by Otterbein as the Cardinals upended Mount Union 20-18. Otterbein was down 15-3 after four bouts and 15-6 halfway through the dual. North Central beat Carthage 44-3.



Saint Vincent’s return to competition after 50 years away from the sport came up short as Penn State-Behrend bested the Bearcats 26-17 in Latrobe. The first win in the program’s revived history came from 133-pounder Ryan Klingensmith out of Kiski Prep. Behrend's Matthew Caldwell’s tech fall at 197 sealed it for the Lions - yes, pretty much all of the Penn State branch campuses are Lions or Nittany Lions or Roaring Lions or Tea Sipping Lions or something.   



In Division II, Coker edged Emmanuel 21-20 in a Conference Carolinas dual, with Coker heavyweight Hamilton Cooper getting an 8-0 major decision at 285 pounds to give Coker the win. But the win actually didn’t come on the extra bonus point. Emmanuel was docked a team point for unsportsmanlike conduct, so instead of the major sending the match to criteria, Coker won outright. And here’s the gut-punching kicker - Emmanuel would have won on the third criteria, most match points, 48-47. Uffda. 



Also in the conference, Newberry beat Emory & Henry 51-6. The Wolves picked up five falls in the victory over the Wasps, who are transitioning from Division III to Division II. 



McKendree beat Kentucky Wesleyan 42-12. Quincy beat NAIA Missouri Baptist 32-20.



In the NAIA, St. Ambrose heavyweight Jeremiah Morris picked up a 6-3 win over Sam Fleming lifted the Bees past host Graceland 18-17. 



On the women’s side, North Central’s women also beat Carthage, coming away with a 38-3 win in CCIW action. Fastest fall of the night came at 130 pounds where two-time All-Ame...

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In Blacksburg, the raucous crowd at Cassell Coliseum was silenced both early and late as the eighth-ranked Buckeyes topped the fifth-ranked Hokies 24-12. The biggest win came at the jump as Brendan McCrone majored All-American Eddie Ventresca 11-3 at 125 pounds. With Ventresca leading in the second period, McCrone countered Ventresca to his back, picking up a seven point move and went from trailing 3-2 to up 9-3. Isaac Wilcox used a third-period takedown to upend Connor Brady 6-5 in a pivotal swing bout. Ryder Rogotzke’s dual meet debut at 184 pounds was a big one as the 2023 Junior Schalles Award winner scored his fifth fall of the year over Sam Fisher. Two freshmen Buckeyes - Luke Geog and Nick Feldman - would take wins over ranked opponents to close out the win for Tom Ryan’s squad. The Hokies did pick up three notable ranked wins - Caleb Henson beat Dylan D’Emilio at 149, Bryce Andonian beat high school teammate Paddy Gallagher at 157 and Mekhi Lewis beat Carson Kharchla at 174. 



Ninth-ranked Nebraska rolled past Campbell 37-4 in Lincoln. The Huskers earned six bonus victories and saw a stellar return from Peyton Robb at 157 pounds after his freak infection that nearly cost him his leg last offseason. The Huskers two best wins came at the first two weights as Lenny Pinto edged Caleb Hopkins 6-5 at 184 and Silas Allred beat Levi Hopkins 11-6 at 197 pounds. 



At Gallagher-Iba Arena, Oklahoma State won nine of 10 to top visiting Bucknell 38-6. The only stumble came at 174 pounds, where Oklahoma State injury defaulted late in the first period after an apparent hamstring injury from Brayden Thompson. Daton Fix and Dustin Plott each scored falls, while Troy Spratley at 125 and Luke Surber at 197 earned techs. 



Three straight bonus victories for Indiana at 174, 184 and 197 helped pull the host Hoosiers past upset-minded Rider 27-15 at historic Assembly Hall on Friday. Trailing 15-10, D.J. Washington picked up a technical fall over Mike Wilson, then transfer Roman Rogotzke pinned Isaac Dean in the third period at 184 pounds, the second big fall of the night for the Rogotzke family at the weight class. Up 21-16, Gabe Sollars slammed the door on Rider with a second-period fall over Azeem Bell at 197. 



Rider’s top win came at 149 pounds, where Quinn Kinner knocked off Graham Rooks, who’s ranked in the top 10 in most, if not all, of the rankings. 



Ned Shuck and the Bellarmine Knights opened up with a 49-0 win over Division II Kentucky Wesleyan Friday night in Louisville. Word is they got a pretty boisterous crowd down there for Coach Shuck. 



Out west, Wyoming rolled past host CSU Bakersfield 40-3. The Cowboys got falls from Riley Davis at 174 pounds and Paolo Salminen at 157 pounds. 



In Division III, TCNJ beat Wilkes 35-11 and we’ll keep with the acronym theme as Muhlenberg beat NJCU 38-7.



Arizona Christian won four duals - beating Division II New Mexico Highlands 25-20, Simpson (Calif.) 40-15 and a pair of California Junior Colleges - Cerritos 46-9 and Sierra College 52-0 at the Mile High Duals in Prescott, Arizona, hosted by Embry-Riddle. Elsewhere in the NAIA, Dakota Wesleyan beat Ridgewater  of the NJCAA 32-15. 



Good number of Junior Colleges were in action at the Mile High Duals and around the country as well. North Idaho beat Ellsworth 49-0 and Southeast, again, the one in Nebraska, 35-6.

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The only Division I dual of the night saw the Roger Kish era begin in his home state as the Oklahoma Sooners topped Central Michigan 29-11 in Mount Pleasant. Kish, a four-time state champion from Lapeer West saw a wave of transfers impact the victory, including All-American Stephen Buchanan at 197 pounds. Other new faces to earn wins were Jace Koelzer at 133 pounds, Cael Carlson at 165 pounds and Giuseppe Hoose at 184. The Chippewas did get solid victories from Corbyn Munson at 149, Johnny Lovett at 157 and one of the last of the Monarch Gang, Alex Cramer at 174.



In Division II, top-ranked Lander shutout Limestone 48-0 in Greenwood, South Carolina on Thursday. In case you hadn’t been paying attention, R.C. LaHaye has assembled a pretty formidable squad with the Lander Bearcats. All-Americans James Joplin, David Hunsberger and Juan Edmond-Holmes.



Second-ranked West Liberty was also in action. The Hilltoppers got a scare from Mercyhurst as falls by top-ranked Ty McGeary at 184 and fourth-ranked Francesco Borsellino at 285 pushed West Liberty past the Lakers 24-20 in Erie. The top individual matchup went Mercyhurst’s way as sixth-ranked Dillon Walker majored third-ranked and returning All-American Alec Cook 15-3 at 165. 



Out on the western slope, No. 22 Western Colorado used the third criteria, most match points, to edge No. 18 Nebraska-Kearney 21-20. The Mountaineers were led by returning All-Americans Patrick Allis at 133 pounds and Cole Hernandez at 174. Allis teched Hector Serratos, while Hernandez topped Jacobi Deal 12-6. The Lopers wrestled without all five of their preseason ranked wrestlers and reported the dual on their own website as their B team competing. Welp, it was still on the schedule … 



Northern State, which is in SOUTH Dakota topped Fort Hays State 35-6. Colorado School of Mines meat-wadded Otero Junior College 56-0. No, that’s not a dig on Otero, just a nod to Mines’ coach Austin DeVoe. 



In Division III, Fifth-ranked UW-La Crosse blanked UW-Oshkosh 59-0. The math says six falls, three forfeits and a technical fall. That’s former Fargo champ Ben Kawczynski with the tech at 197, by the way. Cornell College dominated NAIA St. Ambrose 45-5. Elmhurst and Coach Steve Marianetti beat Augustana, the one in Illinois, 26-22. The Blue Jays got a win at heavyweight to pull that one out. 



Tenth-ranked Wabash topped Albion 25-10. All-American Charles Baczek earned a 3-0 victory over Owen McDaniel at 184 pounds. It’s the Little Giants first dual win under new head coach Jake Fredericksen, who assumed the role after longtime coach Brian Anderson left for a gig at Indiana University. 



No. 12 Stevens Institute made the trip to Wisconsin and took down 8th-ranked UW-Eau Claire 19-16 down in La Crosse. This one hand a handful of ranked matchups, highlighted by a pair of All-Americans meeting at 174 pounds. Second-ranked Jared Stricker topped fourth-ranked Stefan Major 10-7 at 174 pounds. At 133, Eau Claire’s top-ranked Tyler Fleetwood shutout 12th-ranked Luke Hoerle 5-0 and at 165, 15th-ranked Harrison Hinojosa of Stevens knocked off seventh-ranked Travis Massie 4-1 in sudden victory. 



In the CCIW, Carthage topped Concordia, the one in Wisconsin, 25-20. In case you’re wondering, Carthage is also in Wisconsin. Kenosha to be exact. Seventh-ranked North Central beat Wheaton 47-6 for the program’s 40th conference win in a row. 



In the NAIA, Southeastern, in Florida, picked up a 32-10 victory over the Bobcats of St. Thomas, which is also in Florida. You might remember the logo from that dude’s s...

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Montevallo recorded its first dual win in school history, beating Allen 32-15. The Falcons won seven out of ten bouts, which including two major decisions and three pins. They did lose to Newberry 31-14. Freshman Carson Freeman and Gabe Hixenbaugh (yes, that one) both went 2-0 for the night, with Freeman earning a pin and a decision, and Hixenbaugh securing a pin and a technical fall. Congrats to coach Daniel Ownbey and his fledgling flock of Falcons. 



Keeping it in Division II, King University edged Belmont Abbey 23-22 on criteria on Wednesday, with the key to the Tornado victory coming at 141 pounds where King’s Ashtan Hendricks was in a back-and-forth match with two-time All-American John Carayiannis before pulling out the fall in the second period to upset the nation’s second-ranked wrestler. The fall was key as both teams recorded a pair of falls and King came away with the win via the third criteria, most match points, which they had a 35-34 advantage. 



Frostburg State and coach Josh Hutchens is 3-0 in that program’s revived status. The Bobcats upended Fairmont State 21-20 on Wednesday. It was heavyweight heroics as Gavin Bage pinned Fairmont’s Ethan Babay midway through the first period to seal the come-from-behind victory. Moments earlier, it appeared as if Fairmont State would come away with a win as Dwayne “Not The Rock” Johnson earned a fall at 197 pounds. Bage decided that was a false finish and got the actually dual-winning fall 96 seconds later. So far this year, Frostburg State has beaten Wheeling and Garrett College and now Fairmont to improve to 3-0. 



Other scores of note in Division II saw East Stroudsburg beat D3 Scranton 42-8, Coker beat Lincoln Memorial 24-17, UNC Pembroke shut out Emory & Henry 58-0 and Mount Olive edged Emmanuel 20-19.



In Division III, second-ranked Wartburg shut out Simpson (the one in Iowa) 53-0, while Central beat Nebraska Wesleyan 34-6 in an American Rivers Conference dual. Elizabethtown notched an impressive 39-7 win over Division II Shippensburg.



In the NAIA, Providence (the one in Montana) bested rival Montana State-Northern 27-10 in Havre (pronounced Hav-er). Leading 13-10 after seven matches, the Argonauts pulled away, sweeping the last three bouts with wins at 184 pounds by Alan Badley, and All-Americans Sawyer Hobbs and K.C. Buday. Hobbs pinned 11th-ranked Carl Hansen at 3:44. Elsewhere, Rochester, the one in Michigan, beat Henry Ford, the school, not the actual man, 42-9. 



In Junior College action, Western Wyoming turned informer, shutting out Snow 46-0. Iowa Western swept men’s and women’s duals with Ellsworth. The Reiver men won 31-20, while the women prevailed 28-20. Carl Albert State took out Division II Ouachita Baptist 26-20. 



On the women’s side, Emmanuel got the better of Mount Olive 39-11, while Delaware Valley beat Frostburg State 35-15. 



The full breakdown of the day’s wrestling news, can be delivered to your inbox daily, courtesy of Mat Talk Online’s Daily Wrestling Newsletter, delivered by Resilite. Sign up free at mattalkonline.com/news. 

Short Time Shots looks at the scores from around the country for November 3, 2023. Schools included in today's show:




* Oregon State



* University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill)



* Queens University



* Greensboro College



* University of Maryland



* American University



* University of Illinois



* Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (S.I.U. Edwardsville)



* West Liberty University



* University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (Pitt Johnstown)



* Millersville University



* York College (Pennsylvania)



* Cornell College (Iowa)



* Simpson College (Iowa)



* Millikin University



* Concordia University Wisconsin



* Milwaukee School of Engineering (M.S.O.E.)



* Alvernia University



* Cedar Crest College

A look around the opening night of major college wrestling with Short Time Shots from Mat Talk Online.



Schools included in today's update:




* Campbell Fighting Camels



* Army Black Knights



* NC State



* Presbyterian



* University at Buffalo



* Glenville State



* Brockport



* Niagara County



* Carl Albert State



* Little Rock



* The Citadel



* Montreat



* Allen



* Wisconsin Parkside



* Wisconsin Whitewater



* Frostburg State



* Wheeling



* Grand Valley State



* Cornerstone



* Central Oklahoma



* Ouachita Baptist



* East Stroudsburg



* Elmira



* Coker



* St. Andrews



* New Mexico Highlands



* Trinidad State



* Wayland Baptist



* Fairmont State



* Washington & Jefferson



* Pitt Bradford



* Stevens Institute



* Delaware Valley



* Averett



* Southern Virginia



* University of the Ozarks



* Texas Wesleyan



* Schreiner



* University of Chicago



* Albion



* Reinhardt



* Truett McConnell



* Concordia (Nebraska)



* Midland



* Southeast Community College of Nebraska



* Hastings



* Dakota Wesleyan



* Baker



* York (Nebraska)



* Central Christian



* Lourdes



* John Carroll

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Just going with the big news for October 31 as the National Wrestling Hall of Fame has, quite literally, the honors.



The National Wrestling Hall of Fame recently announced its Class of 2024, and it's an illustrious group that has made significant contributions to the sport of wrestling. The class includes Distinguished Members Tadaaki Hatta, Toccara Montgomery, Coleman Scott, and Logan Stieber. These four individuals have had a profound impact on the sport. J.R. Johnson, Darryl Miller, Jonathan Koch and Colonel Steve Banach will also be honored by The Hall.



Tadaaki Hatta, originally from Tokyo, Japan, moved to the United States in 1961 and became an NCAA champion and two-time national champion for Oklahoma State University. Hatta has a storied career in coaching, having been part of the U.S. men's freestyle coaching staff for the Olympics in 1988, 1992, and 1996. He also coached the Japanese Olympic team in 1968 and 1984 and the Mexican Olympic team in 1972. Hatta has been an art teacher, wrestling coach, and trainer at high schools in Ohio for 40 years. His contributions to the sport are immense, and he has been a guiding force in the development of wrestling at both the national and international levels.



Toccara Montgomery is another name that stands out. She is considered one of the most dominant female wrestlers in United States history. Montgomery made history in 2004 as the first Black woman to wrestle for the U.S. in the Olympics. She was a four-time United States Open champion and the Pan Am champion in 2002 and 2003. Montgomery was a two-time national champion for the University of the Cumberlands and has been inducted into multiple halls of fame. She currently serves as an assistant principal and continues to contribute to the sport as a coach.



Coleman Scott won a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics and was a four-time All-American, finishing his college career as an NCAA champion for Oklahoma State. He was a member of the U.S. National Freestyle Team multiple times and has contributed as a coach at both Oklahoma State and the University of North Carolina. Scott's achievements on the mat are paralleled by his contributions as a coach, nurturing the next generation of wrestling talent.



Logan Stieber is another name that resonates in the wrestling community. He became the first Big Ten Conference wrestler and the fourth wrestler overall to be a four-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion. Stieber led Ohio State to its first wrestling national championship in 2015 and has a World Championship in men’s freestyle to his name. He has been an assistant coach for Ohio State since 2021.



J.R. Johnson, the Meritorious Official honoree, has officiated at every level in the United States and has been a mentor to younger officials. His dedication to the sport extends beyond the mat, as he also assists with weigh-ins, pairings, and scheduling at tournaments at every level. Johnson's extensive experience, with over 20 NCAA championships, and commitment, make him one of the most respected officials in the wrestling community. He's also a Virginia native, so 2 Up, 2 down.



Darryl Miller, the Order of Merit recipient, has been a medical volunteer for USA Wrestling since 1993 and has served at multiple World Championships and Olympic Games. His expertise extends to educational presentations on emergency procedures, skin lesions, and CPR and First Aid for coaches at USA Wrestling clinics. Miller's contributions have been instrumental in ensuring the safety and well-being of athletes at both national and international events.



Jonathan Koch, the Medal of Courage recipient,

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Here’s the good stuff for Friday, October 27.



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In the U23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania, Kennedy Blades and Audrey Jimenez from the United States earned silver medals in women's freestyle wrestling. Blades dominated her initial matches but lost 9-2 in the finals against UWW's Reetika in the 76 kg category. Jimenez, competing in the 50 kg category, withdrew from her finals match due to injury but still secured a silver medal.



Amit Elor, another U.S. wrestler, advanced to the finals in the 72 kg category, pinning her first two opponents. She will face Jyoti Berwal in the finals, aiming for another U23 championship. Meanwhile, Macey Kilty will compete for a bronze medal in the 65 kg category after a strong start but a narrow 5-4 loss in the semifinals against Irina Ringaci.



Xochitl Mota-Pettis is also in the hunt for a bronze medal in the 57 kg category, thanks to her first-round opponent advancing to the finals. The U.S. Greco-Roman team will begin their competition on Friday, featuring wrestlers like Phillip Moomey and Robert Perez III.



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Carter Starocci has announced his return to Penn State for the 2023-24 wrestling season, aiming to become the Nittany Lions' first four-time NCAA champion. Starocci, who recently won his third NCAA title at 174 pounds, also hinted at a potential Olympic run in the 2024 Summer Games. He has the nation's longest active winning streak with 52 straight bouts and is Penn State's sixth three-time champion.



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The University of Oklahoma announced that its wrestling program will remain in the Big 12 Conference as an affiliate member, even as the university transitions to the Southeastern Conference in 2024. The decision followed a vote by the Big 12's governance group, which includes university presidents and athletic directors. Oklahoma's wrestling program has a storied history, with seven national championships and 24 conference titles, including three in the Big 12 era.



Starting July 1, 2024, the Big 12 wrestling membership will feature legacy programs like Iowa State and Oklahoma State, as well as affiliate programs such as Air Force and Missouri. Arizona State will also join as a newcomer in 2024. 



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Iowa wrestling is gearing up for its season debut on November 4 against California Baptist, amid a turbulent offseason and pending NCAA decisions on sports-wagering penalties. Hawkeye coach Tom Brands praised the NCAA for its deliberative approach and emphasized that the athletes facing suspensions have been accountable. The vote on sports-wagering penalties is set for November 8, and Brands is hopeful for a decision that "fits the crime."



Abe Assad and Nelson Brands are currently facing NCAA suspensions related to sports gambling and are likely to miss the season's first dual. Both athletes have criticized the NCAA and are awaiting the Division I Council's vote. While other Iowa wrestlers are also believed to be facing suspensions, Assad and Nelson Brands are the only ones to have spoken publicly about the issue.



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The National Wrestling Coaches Association has released its NCAA Women's Wrestling Preseason Coaches' Poll, with defending national champion North Central College leading the pack. North Central tops the preseason rankings for the second consecutive year, boasting 128 points and 13 ranked individuals, including seven who are ranked No. 1. They are followed by 2022 runner-up King University, which has 67 points and 10 ranked individuals.

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Here’s the good stuff for Wednesday, October 25.



In Albania at the U23 World Championships, the United States has secured more than one U23 World Champion in men's freestyle wrestling for the first time. Keegan O'Toole, Aaron Brooks, and Wyatt Hendrickson came away with gold medals for Team USA.



O'Toole, a two-time age-group World Champion, defeated Imam Ganishov in the finals at 74 kg. Brooks dominated his finals match at 86 kg, winning by a 10-0 technical fall. Hendrickson bested Adil Misirci of Turkiye in the finals at 125 kg, securing a 13-3 technical fall. Additionally, Jacob Cardenas won a bronze medal, making the United States four-for-four in medal matches.



The second group of men's freestyle athletes also had a strong showing. Isaac Trumble advanced to the finals at 97 kg, Doug Zapf earned a spot in the bronze medal match, and both Cooper Flynn and Brock Hardy are in repechage. Trumble will face Radu Lefter of Moldova in the finals, while Zapf will wrestle for a bronze medal after going 3-1 on the day.



The United States begins women’s freestyle action in Albania on Wednesday. The first five weights to be contested are 50, 55, 59, 68 and 76 kilograms. Action begins with repechage for men’s freestyle and qualification rounds for women’s freestyle.



The Division II Coaches Association has announced the induction of seven new members into the Jim Cook Division II Hall of Fame as part of its 2024 class.



The inductees include John Davis, Donovan McMahill, Matt Meuleners, Mario Morgan, Josh Shields, Roger Singleton, and William Smith.



These athletes collectively boast an impressive record, including 10 Division II National Championships, 17 trips to the NCAA Division II National Finals, and 24 total NCAA Division II All-American finishes. The induction ceremony will take place on July 26 at the Sawgrass Marriott, as part of the 2024 NWCA Convention festivities.



Among the inductees, John Davis was a four-time All-American and two-time Division 2 national champion from Morgan State. Donovan McMahill, a two-time national champion, ended his career on a 51-match winning streak for Western Colorado.



Matt Meuleners holds the record for most career wins at Northern State and was a two-time national champion.



Mario Morgan was a three-time All-American and national champion for Nebraska-Omaha.



Josh Shields was the first Mercyhurst student-athlete to win an NCAA Division 2 individual national championship. Roger Singleton was a three-time All-American for Grand Valley State and won the 1989 NCAA Division 2 National Championship.



Finally, William Smith was the first wrestler from a Historically Black College or University to win an NCAA Division-II championship and was a four-time Division-II All-American.



-In the ever-evolving landscape of college wrestling, a new generation of athletes is stepping up to fill the shoes of graduating stars. For instance, Princeton's Marc-Anthony McGowan is set to replace Patrick Glory, the program's first national champion in 70 years. At Arizona State, Richie Figueroa is taking over from multiple-time All-American Brandon Courtney, and at Iowa, Drake Ayala is stepping in for the legendary Spencer Lee.



The transitions are not just about matching the technical skills of their predecessors; these new athletes also have to emulate the leadership and production levels that made the outgoing seniors invaluable to their respective teams. Get a look at some of the top guys ready to step up in Earl Smith...

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Here’s the good stuff for Thursday, October 19.-The University of Iowa's women's wrestling team is making history as the first Division I Power Five school to introduce a women's wrestling program. Led by Head Coach Clarissa Chun, the team is set to kick off its inaugural season on November 4 against East Stroudsburg University. With a diverse roster and high expectations, the Hawkeyes are poised to make a significant impact in the world of collegiate wrestling. The team is not only breaking new ground but also aims to set the standard for future women's wrestling programs across the nation. There’s three stories in the newsletter today, with coverage from The Daily Iowan, The Gazette and WIN Magazine.-In podcasts, Andy Hamilton and Kyle Klingman talk with new Stanford head wrestling coach Chris Ayres on the most recent episode of On The Mat. Ayres spent 17 years as the head coach at Princeton University in New Jersey, taking the team from the bottom of Division I to putting Pat Glory on the top of the podium this past March. Glory was Princeton’s first N.C.A.A. champion since 1951. You can listen to the show here at Mat Talk Online.-The Rhode Island Interscholastic League is set to offer girls wrestling weight classes for the first time in its history, starting with the this winter sports season. This groundbreaking move includes the integration of female wrestling into the existing Dual Meet Schedule and In-State Tournaments, as well as the addition of 12 exclusive weight classes for females at the R.I.I.L. State and New England Championships. The decision comes amid a surge in girls' participation in wrestling nationwide, with the number of female wrestlers in the RIIL alone jumping from 8 in 2014 to 68 last season. The state becomes the 44th in the country to sponsor girls wrestling at the high school level.-The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has announced the approval of freestyle wrestling for the Girls Wrestling State Championships, making New York the first state to offer a scholastic freestyle state wrestling championship. The freestyle rules will be fully implemented in fall of 2024.. Kyra Barry, USA Wrestling Women's Leader and chair of the New York Girls Wrestling Working Group, praised the decision, highlighting that it was a result of collective efforts and will benefit future generations of female wrestlers. More on that story is at FloWrestling.-Dr. Tom "Doc" Allen, former Dean of the Oklahoma State Medical School and longtime physician for the Cowboy wrestling team, has passed away. Allen, who began his involvement with wrestling in 1975, served as the team physician for Oklahoma State's wrestling team from 1995 to 2020, during which time the team won four NCAA titles and 25 individual NCAA championships. Honored with the Lifetime Service Award by the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2012, Allen was remembered by head coach John Smith as more than just a team doctor, but as a great friend who made a significant impact on the program. The full story can be found at O.K. State dot com-The full breakdown of the day’s wrestling news can be delivered to your inbox daily, courtesy of Mat Talk Online’s Daily Wrestling Newsletter, delivered by Resilite. Sign up free at mattalkonline.com/news.-The Houston Astros are still dirty, dirty cheaters. I know, I programmed them.

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Here’s the good stuff for Tuesday, October 17.



Dylan Morrison of the MorWrestling podcast has a pair of guests on from Tarleton State to discuss what is currently happening with the future of Texas wrestling and what exactly is factual about the school’s look to start a Division I wrestling program. New assistant coach Jimmy Overhiser also makes his first public appearance as part of the budding Tarleton State program. Check out that excellent interview wherever podcasts are found by searching out M O R Wrestling.



The University of Mount Union has announced the addition of a women's wrestling team to its athletic program, with competition set to begin in the fall of 2024. This move comes as women's wrestling experiences rapid growth at both the high school and collegiate levels, and it will make Mount Union the fourth Ohio Athletic Conference school to offer the sport.



Over on Rokfin, Willie Saylor of MatScouts has the first two previews out about the upcoming monstrosity of high school wrestling that is the Super 32 Challenge. Willie previews the weights through 144 pounds, with more coming on his channel. The girls pre-seeds for the event were also released, you can give those a look over at FloWrestling.



Also on Rokfin at the Missouri Wrestling channel, Cody Thorn breaks down the journey of Joshua Quiorz, the California native who is still searching for his next move after Division II William Jewell announced it was going to QUOTE “pause” the wrestling program after this year. School officials refused to answer our queries when the information came out last month, but still moved forward with shelving the program indefinitely, leaving the wrestlers who had already paid for their fall semester in a lurch. Missouri Wrestling has done a real good job covering this story. Give it a read.



Iowa’s much-anticipated women’s wrestling schedule was released on Monday, highlighted by two home events at Carver Hawkeye Arena and participation at the Soldier Salute just down the road at Xtream Arena. While Iowa women will celebrate its first year of wrestling, the University of Northern Iowa’s men’s program released its schedule for its 100th collegiate season. Campbell also announced its schedule, as did Division II Fairmont State.



On Wrestling Changed My Life, Ryan Warner talks with Jim Gibbons about his project, The Dual, which is being screened around the midwest. The Dual chronicles what Gibbons believes is the best college wrestling dual meet of all-time. A multi-part series, this is going to be something you want to check out.



United World Wrestling President Nenad Lalovic conveyed that the suspension imposed on the Wrestling Federation of India will be lifted as soon as the federation conducts free and fair elections​. The global body has not set any deadline for this, but emphasized that the suspension will remain in place until such elections are held and a democratically elected managing committee is installed​. Lalovic further noted that the lifting of the suspension is contingent on the elections being held democratically and without any complaints from stakeholders​. The suspension came as a result of WFI's failure to conduct the necessary elections, a situation that has seen the federation embroiled in controversies, leading to significant postponements of the elections​.



There is some positive news coming out of India though. Antim Panghal, the young wrestling sensation from India, has made waves in the wrestling community. With multiple accolades including two Junior World Wrestling championships, and a recent silver at the Asian Championships 2023,

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Here’s the good stuff for Monday, October 16.



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The University of Iowa's women's wrestling team recently opened its doors to Ukrainian wrestlers in need of a training facility. Due to political unrest and inadequate resources in Ukraine, the athletes were struggling to find a suitable place to hone their skills. The collaboration not only provides the Ukrainian team with top-notch training conditions but also offers an invaluable cultural exchange experience for both parties. This initiative underscores the global community's role in supporting athletes irrespective of geopolitical challenges. Read Vanessa Miller’s full story at thegazette.com.



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The giant women’s basketball game and Iowa’s entry into the college football Top 25 despite an anemic offense were also newsworthy in Iowa, but so was the return of a literary heavyweight. Acclaimed author and former wrestler John Irving returned to Iowa City to share excerpts from his unpublished novel and reflect on his past. Known not just for his literary contributions but also for his wrestling background, Irving discussed how the discipline and rigor of wrestling influenced his writing career. The event offered attendees a multifaceted view of Irving, blending the worlds of literature and athletics. His visit underscored the enduring impact of Iowa City on both his writing and wrestling journeys. More at the Daily Iowan.



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Eliana Bommarito secured her second straight gold medal at the Beach World Series, earning her the prestigious title of UWW Senior Beach World Champion. The event, a significant milestone in the wrestling calendar, showcased her dominating performance over a series of matches. Her back-to-back victory cements her status as a leading figure in the realm of beach wrestling. This latest win adds another high-profile accolade to her already impressive career, solidifying her reputation on the international stage. A Michigan native, she’s currently a wrestler at Indian Hills Community College in Iowa. The full recap is available at The Mat dot com



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Kyle Klingman from Flo Wrestling had a dynamic interview with one of the top young women in high school wrestling - Minnesota native Gigi Bragg. Klingman dove into topics about Bragg’s experiences wrestling in two states, why she represents Michigan in the offseason and her singing of the national anthem at wrestling events nationwide, starting when she was in elementary school. 



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The Drexel University wrestling team has released its 2023-24 schedule, featuring four tournaments, eight conference duals, and appearances at the EIWA and NCAA Championships. Meanwhile, the University of Michigan's wrestling team is gearing up for a promising season, blending returning talent with All-American transfers, thanks to effective use of the transfer portal. Check out the preview on InterMat. As the new season approaches, FloWrestling has spotlighted wrestlers with the longest active winning streaks in Division I, and also provided a comprehensive list of returning NCAA All-Americans set to compete. InterMat continues its preseason tradition by counting down the top 50 collegiate wrestlers to watch this season.

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. 



Zahid Valencia, a U.S. Men's Freestyle World Team member and bronze medalist at the 2023 Senior World Championships, is being recognized as an influential figure in the Hispanic community during Hispanic Heritage Month. Zahid, who is proud of his Mexican roots, sees his Hispanic heritage as more than a cultural identity, but as a foundation of family, love, sacrifice, culture, and faith. Especially active in the youth wrestling community, he strives to give back and inspire the next generation, while simultaneously contemplating his own future beyond wrestling, considering coaching or going into business.



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Flowrestling highlights things to look for on the schedules of South Dakota State, while Arizona State and reigning N.C.A.A. Division II national champions Central Oklahoma released their respective schedules. 



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Seth Duckworth of Owreslte.com got a chance to talk with some of the key movers and shakers, including coach Colton Roberts, as the storied Tulsa Central High School wrestling program will take to the mats for the first time since 1996. Tulsa Central won 14 Oklahoma state championships between 1928 and 1949 and produced some of the best wrestlers of the pre-and-post-World War II era. 



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There’s a lot more drama coming out of India as the country’s Supreme Court is now involved with the Wrestling Federation of India’s election process. The delays in the election process led to India’s federation being suspended by United World Wrestling, which is why the Indian delegation competed as “Team U.W.W.” at the World Championships in Belgrade. 



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NCAA.com previews the U23 World Championships.  Notable names as it relates to college wrestling include include Aaron Brooks from Penn State and Keegan O'Toole from Missouri, both of whom are NCAA champions aiming to add more international accolades to their resumes. Brooks and O’Toole both have won age-group world championships in the past. The tournament kicks off in Albania on Monday, starting with men’s freestyle. Here in the U.S., the event will be streamed on Flowrestling.



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Remember, if you yell CORRECTION at me, I’m not going to hear you, because I’m a bot. I don’t actually have any ears. 

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories.



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The International Olympic Committee has suspended Russia's Olympic organization due to Russia incorporating Ukrainian regions into its national sports program, however, individual Russian athletes are not outright banned. The issue of how to handle Russian athletes since the beginning of Ukraine's invasion has been inconsistent globally. Interestingly, Russia's success in sports, including 45 of 71 medals won in the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics, has strong connections with Russian's military, particularly the Central Sports Club of the Army.



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Aiden Sparger, a junior at Ridgewood High School in Ohio and a member of the wrestling team, was commended by Coshocton County Commissioners for saving a fellow student from choking using the Heimlich maneuver. The student was choking on Skittles during a world history class, and when the teacher's attempt to administer the Heimlich failed, Sparger stepped in. Sparger, who also plays football and runs track, said he applied the Heimlich much like he would a wrestling hold, successfully clearing the obstruction.



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In episode 735 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast, retired coach Mike Denney reflected on his 32-year career at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), marking seven national team titles, the aftermath of the termination of the wrestling program, and the start of a new coaching chapter at Maryville. On Saturday, October 14, a celebratory event will honor Coach Denney and his 2011 National Championship team, along with 63 years of Nebraska-Omaha alumni. The current UNO administration is making efforts to rectify past decisions and Denney discussed the journey of healing post the cut of the program the night they won the 2011 championship.



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On Bloodround, Tommy and Kevin kick off by talking about the potential return of Austin Gomez to college wrestling. They then delve into the announcement that Grant Leeth, a friend of the podcast, has been appointed to establish the wrestling program at Tarleton State - which could soon be the first Division I wrestling program in Texas. The conversation turns to Grand Valley State University’s impressive inaugural dual on November 1st. For the main part of the episode, they are joined by Mark Branch, the Head Coach at Wyoming, to chat about his distinguished career, his coaching journey, and what the future holds for Wyoming's Cowboy lineup.



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In Council Bluffs, Iowa, the new Iowa West Wrestling Center is making waves in youth sports. Built by the Iowa West Foundation, the center is part of an effort to make Council Bluffs a regional sports attraction. Home to the "The Best Wrestler" program, the facility is led by two-time NCAA Division II All-American and Olympian Georgi Ivanov. His mission goes beyond wrestling, with the goal to develop good individuals who will serve the community. Along with local athletes, the program aims to host international tournaments, bringing in wrestlers from across the world. The facility is also increasing the popularity of girls wrestling, noted as the fastest growing sport in the NCAA, making a notable impact on female athletes such as Molly Allen, a high school junior and two-time state wrestling champion from Oakland, Iowa. In future, the center is set to offer fitness classes, gymnastics, martial arts, boxing, and other activities.



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Morgan State, the only HBCU offering wrestling at the NCAA Division I level, has released its full season schedule. The season kicks off at the Southeast Open in Roanoke, VA on November 5th,