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What's wrong in Cali?

Martin Floreani | Profile
December 27, 2008

The fresno area is full of wrestling nuts. More dense per capita than Jersey. I really havent seen it that crazy in any place. I love the passion they have for wrestling even if it has taken a steady turn into fanaticism. The rivalry between Selma and Clovis is at another level. These teams really hate each other. And yes, "hate" is a strong word. I hear, maybe to the delight of some Selma fans, that the Tirapelle's got suspended from coaching their arch rivals and the defending State Champions, Clovis HS. Selma fans shouldnt be happy but probably are… more »

Home for the Holidays

Ben Askren | Profile
December 26, 2008

Dec 25 Happy holidays everybody, I am just getting home to Columbia, MO. The team had a really good practice today and last night getting ready for the Midlands, I am very excited because the midlands is so tough this year, but I really think the Tigers are ready to break out, only a few days and we will know. I also had a really good training camp in Florida, learning how to fight. It has been a lot of fun so far and I have my first fight on Feb.7 right here at home in Columbia, MO and I… more »

Florida State Rankings

Brandon Scott | Profile
December 7, 2008

The first big tournament of the season (Durant Invitational) is finished and the rankings must be adjusted.also posted on HSwrestling.net 103 1. Travis Laxton - Junior, Suwannee2. Earl Hall – Frosh, South Dade3. JR Lopez – Senior, Flagler Palm Coast4. Ricky Rodriguez – Senior, Belen Jesuit5. Marco Gomes – Junior, Douglas6. Richard Bliss – Sophomore, Springstead7. Dryden Dennis – Frosh, Northside Christian8. Jeremy Hall – Junior, Lincoln9. Brandon Jorge – Frosh, Lake Gibson10. Terry Tran - Junior, Edgewater11. Dan Dunwald - Junior, Niceville12. Mookie Forbes - Wakulla The biggest news has to be fall of preseason #1 Earl Hall. At… more »

Durant Invitational Preview and Predictions

Brandon Scott | Profile
December 4, 2008

Finally! This biggest weekend in the country! The best wrestling will be on display around the country. Just look:Cliff Keen Las Vegas InvitationalIowa vs Iowa State DualWalsh Ironman TournamentYou're talking about the 1 or 1a best and deepest college tournament (along with Midlands), to go with two of the nation's best and most storied programs squaring off. On the High School platform, the National Championship will be decided at the end of the Walsh Ironman.And in Florida you have the Durant Cougar Invitational that features at least 70 state qualifiers, 35 state placers and at least 8 wrestlers who can… more »