Cadet National Duals begin Wednesday in Rochester, Minn.; Illinois is defending champs in both styles

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Gary Abbott (USA Wrestling)
06/15/2010


USA Wrestling’s popular Cadet National Duals begin on Wednesday at the University Sports Center at the Rochester Community and Technical College in Rochester, Minn.

The event features many of the nation's best 15-16 year-old men wrestlers, and features the Olympic styles of wrestling.
 
Greco-Roman will be contested on Wednesday, and completed on Thursday. Freestyle begins on Friday, and is completed on Saturday.

Illinois is the defending champion in both the Greco-Roman and the freestyle divisions.

In Greco-Roman last year, Illinois defeated the Minnesota 2 team, 36-29 in the championship match. Pennsylvania placed third, beating Washington, 45-27. Placing fifth was Wisconsin with a 45-30 win over Iowa. Michigan claimed seventh, stopping New Jersey, 47-33. 

In freestyle, Illinois and Minnesota met once again in the finals, with Illinois scoring a razor-close 37-35 victory. Wisconsin captured third with a 37-36 cliffhanger over Iowa. Oklahoma 1 stopped Washington 42-35 for fifth. Claiming seventh was Pennsylvania 1, with a 45-24 win over Missouri.

Results will be posted throughout the tournament on TrackWrestling.com

Cadet National Greco-Roman Duals results

Cadet National Freestyle Duals results

For more information, visit the Cadet National Duals website.
Cadet National Duals website

CADET NATIONAL DUALS SCHEDULE
At Rochester, Minn., June 16-19

Wednesday, June 16th
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Greco-Roman Session 1: Preliminary Rounds 1-2
2:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Greco-Roman Session 2: Preliminary Rounds 3-5

Thursday, June 17th
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Greco-Roman Session 3: Consolation and Red & Blue Pools (2 Rounds)
2:00 PM to Conclusion - Greco-Roman Session 4: Finals, Placement Round, and Awards

Friday, June 18th
9:30 AM to 2:00 PM - Freestyle Session 1: Preliminary Pool Rounds 1-3
3:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Freestyle Session 2: Preliminary Pool Rounds 4-7

Saturday, June 19th
9:00 AM to 1:30 PM - Freestyle Session 3: Consolation and Red & Blue Pools (3 Rounds)
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Freestyle Session 4: Placement and Awards