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Terps Land "Baby J" Bannister Willie Saylor, Editor The Junior class in Maryland offers several beastly prospects. So it made sense that Kerry McCoy and staff had quiet recruiting the last two years. It was no secret they were saving up to keep in-state talent home. Today, that paid off. The Terps landed one of the nation's brightest stars in Alfred 'Baby J' Bannister, a Beast of the East and National Prep Champ this season. Bannister is currently ranked as the #6 prospect on our JR Big Board. A short and stocky 138lber, he projects as a 133/14...
Brandon (Fla.) To Skip Fargo? Willie Saylor, Editor One of the staple clubs at the Cadet and Junior National Championships the past decade has been the Brandon club out of Florida. But that may be coming to an end this year. Sources have indicated to Flowrestling that long time Brandon Coach Russ Cozart, instrumental in the national scene and a pillar of the wrestling community, is having serious reservations about sending his talented group to Fargo. The problem stems, like many issues at the Cadet and Junior level around the country, from the...
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U.S. Youngsters Shine At Rumble on the Rails Willie Saylor, Editor The Beat the Street events just always seem to deliver. What started out as a ‘neat’ event, and one for the most worthy of causes (providing wrestling opportunities to inner city youth), the event gained traction aboard the USS Intrepid with the signature bout of Bubba Jenkins vs. Brent Metcalf. Since then, the BTS folks continue to keep it fresh and exciting. Last year in Times Square, we not only had a dual with Russia, but the Olympic Trials finals at 60kg. This y...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taylor Miller (taylor.miller11@okstate.edu) May 15, 2013 Scott Defeats Sanaa of Russia in NYC STILLWATER Â Former Oklahoma State wrestlers Coleman Scott and Obe Blanc competed at Beat the StreetÂs Rumble on the Rails event at Grand Central Station in New York City on Wednesday. The event featured a pair of duals for Team USA against Iran and Russia. In the first bout vs. Iran, Blanc looked to start it off right for the Americans. He faced Hassan Rahimi in a tight match that went to three periods. Blanc grab...
Pendleton and Foster Chosen For International Competition Duo is part of U.S. team set to wrestle Iran in friendly dual LOS ANGELES (May 15, 2013) Two competitors associated with the University of Wyoming wrestling program will be part of an event this weekend featuring the U.S. team battling world wrestling power Iran. University of Wyoming assistant wrestling coach Chris Pendleton and volunteer assistant wrestling coach Clayton Foster each will be part of Team USA in the “United 4 Wrestling” event Sund...
Three High School Standouts Join Wyoming Wrestling Program UW coaching staff adds more talent from three states LARAMIE, Wyo. (May 14, 2013) Three more prep student-athletes will join the Cowboy Wrestling program, the University of Wyoming coaching staff announced Tuesday. The newcomers include Archibald Colgan of Westminster, Colo., Eric Hoffman of Chesapeake Beach, Md., and Luke Paine of Billings, Mont. This group joins November additions Zach Beard, Finn Higgins and Kyle Pope. Two of the newest members of ...
Clark Commits To UNC Willie Saylor, Editor One of the top prospects for the Class of 2014 made his college commitment Monday night. Jack Clark of McDonogh (MD) has pledged to the North Carolina Tarheels. Originally from New Jersey, Clark has long been a force on the national scene, racking up medals at both Fila and Fargo. Most recently, the 145lber won his second straight National Prep crown. He was a runner-up as a freshman. In April, Clark reached FloNational finals. Currently ranked 5th in the country, he projects as a 149lber. Clark is alr...
EWL ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF GEORGE MASON AND RIDER EDINBORO, Pa. – Eastern Wrestling League Commissioner Bruce Baumgartner today announced the addition of two teams beginning in 2013-14. George Mason University and Rider University are joining the EWL after previously competing in the Colonial Athletic Association. The addition of George Mason and Rider brings the EWL back to seven teams, including Bloomsburg, Clarion, Cleveland State, Edinboro and Lock Haven. West Virginia departed following the 2011-12 season for the Big Eight and Pittsbu...
Mango, Holm, Provisor lead USA to second place finish at the 2013 Curby Cup By Richard Immel USA Wrestling The 2013 Jacob Curby Cup provided an exhilarating day of Greco-Roman competition with a dose of international flair. The Curby Cup was comprised of four teams: the United States of America, Serbia, Hungary and Lithuania. All four teams competed in a dual format tournament with each team facing every team once. The United States, Hungary and Lithuania each posted a 2-1 record on the day creating a three-way tie for first place. The first c...
