Three-time state champion Jake Short of Simley has given a verbal commitment to attend the University of Minnesota and wrestle for the Gophers following his upcoming senior season.
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Barnes Heads To Huskerland
In the current recruiting climate, colleges coaches either strike early of suffer the consequences.
But that’s not how it played out for Nebraska this cycle. Prior to the end of the season, the Huskers had only made a small dent on the recruiting trail. But by the end of the spring they had a formidable group pledged to them and a class that hovered near the Top 10. Continue Reading at flowrestling.org
Freestyle Developmental Resident program pays off big with five Junior World Team berths
Destin McCauley among beneficiaries of USA Wrestling’s Developmental Resident program
It has been a little more than a year since USA Wrestling announced that some of the nation’s best high school graduates would hold off going to college in order to train full-time in freestyle at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The idea was to give these talented stars a year to focus completely on freestyle wrestling. They would train alongside the Olympic-level wrestlers, compete on the Senior and age-group levels, get a firm foundation in the international style, and win World medals for the United States on the FILA Junior level (ages 17-20). Continue reading at themat.com
College Recruiting: Branden Madsen of Stillwater Area (2nd) to Wartburg
Where are they going in 2012-13? http://mnguillotine.com/highsch/wheregoing/wherego2012.htm
Chas Betts Olympic Sendoff
Wish Chas well as he leaves for the 2012 Olympic Games. The sendoff will take place at Neighbors Eatery and Saloon in Albertville on July 21st.
Nation’s best expected at ASICS/Vaughan Junior and Cadet Nationals in Fargo, N.D., July 14-21
FARGO, N.D. – Every year, the nation’s best young wrestlers come together for the world’s largest wrestling competition, the ASICS/Vaughan Junior and Cadet Nationals at the FargoDome in Fargo, N.D.
This competition produces great stories of champions, many who go on to glory in college wrestling, and ultimately at the World and Olympic levels. This marks the 42nd anniversary of the Junior Nationals event, which was first held in 1971 in Iowa City, Iowa.
The tournament is scheduled for July 14-21 and is expected to feature outstanding wrestlers in every weight class. Continue reading at themat.com
Ridgewater is NJCAA Academic Wrestling Team of the Year
Ridgewater has been recognized as the 2011-2012 Academic Wrestling Team of the Year by the NJCAA.
“I don’t believe a sport on campus has ever received this recognition,” stated Ridgewater Coach Tom Beyer. “I think it makes a statement about type of student athletes we have.”
Greg Schwartz Memorial Wrestling Camp Awards
The 21st Annual Greg Schwartz Memorial Wrestling Camp at Morris, MN wrapped up on June 21. This year’s camp attracted 142 wrestlers.