Past Articles

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Lester, Meneely return to freestyle circuit in style by winning titles at University Nationals Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/22/2007 Hometown boy Harry Lester of Akron completes his weekend double by winning the freestyle title at 74 kg/163 lbs. despite not having competed in that style in more than five years. Todd Meneely, a double Junior Nationals champ in 2002, won the title at 60 kg/132 lbs. after four years away from competing in freestyle.<br><a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2007/universitynats/default.php" target=_BLANK>University Nationals, FILA Cadet Nationals Special Section</a> [Article]
BODY BAR FEATURE: Whitbeck makes first World Team with strong FILA Junior performance 04/22/2007 [Article]
Ohio stars pinned in Keen tournament 04/22/2007 [Article]
Harry Lester wins wild final flurry to outlast Mike Poeta as University Nationals continue in freestyle Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/21/2007 Lester, a 2006 World bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling, advanced to the freestyle quarterfinals on Saturday at the University Nationals. Lester, competing in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, has not competed in freestyle in more than five years.<br><a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2007/universitynats/default.php" target=_BLANK>University Nationals, FILA Cadet Nationals Special Section</a> [Article]
The Body Bar Girls Nationals sees five repeat champions Michelle Thilges USA Wrestling 04/21/2007 [Article]
Lampe wins Outstanding Wrestler, and USOEC has five champions at Body Bar FILA Junior Nationals Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/21/2007 Alyssa Lampe beat 2006 Junior World champion Nicole Woody in the finals and was named Outstanding Wrestler at the Body Bar FILA Junior Women's Nationals in Colorado Springs. The USOEC program at Northern Michigan had five individual champions. Winners qualified for the 2007 Junior World Team which will compete in China. <br><a href=" http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2007/bodybar/default.php" target=_BLANK>Body Bar Women’s Nationals Special Section</a> [Article]
Loaded 163 freestyle class includes Paulson twins, Lester, Churella, Poeta at University Nationals Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/21/2007 University/FILA Cadet Nationals notebook: Record numbers in freestyle flock to the University of Akron to compete on Saturday. The three-day event continues through Sunday in Akron, Ohio.<br><a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2007/universitynats/default.php" target=_BLANK>University Nationals, FILA Cadet Nationals Special Section</a> [Article]
Body Bar Women's National Championships underway in Colorado Springs Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/21/2007 The Body Bar Women's National Championships are underway at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Action on Saturday will feature the FILA Junior Nationals, as well as the Girls Nationals. Body Bar will also host a technique clinic at 4:00 p.m. <br><a href=" http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2007/bodybar/default.php" target=_BLANK>Body Bar Women’s Nationals Special Section</a> [Article]
Greco-Roman Lester's new forte 04/21/2007 [Article]
Wrestler comes home, shows stuff 04/21/2007 [Article]
No. 1 Women’s stars Marano and Downing to conduct clinic and autograph session at Body Bar Women’s Nationals on Saturday Larry Nugent USA Wrestling 04/20/2007 [Article]
Wisconsin's Cole Schmitt named OW in Greco-Roman at FILA Cadet Nationals Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/20/2007 [Article]
Homecoming King! Harry Lester returns to his hometown in style by scoring pin to win University Nationals in Akron, Ohio Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/20/2007 A 2006 World bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling, Lester put on a show in front of family and friends in winning the title at 70 kg/154.25 lbs. on Friday. World University champion Spenser Mango also won a title at 60 kg/132 lbs.<br><a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2007/universitynats/default.php" target=_BLANK>University Nationals, FILA Cadet Nationals Special Section</a> [Article]
Area fortunate to land national event 04/20/2007 [Article]
Once awestruck, now awesome 04/20/2007 [Article]
FINAL UPDATE: All the qualifiers for the U.S. Grappling World Team Trials Michelle Thilges USA Wrestling 06/06/2007 [Article]
Second qualifying event for USA Wrestling Grappling World Team Trials set for April 21 in New Jersey Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/20/2007 [Article]
University Nationals, FILA Cadet Nationals are underway in Akron, Ohio USA Wrestling 04/20/2007 The University Nationals and FILA Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman wrestling are underway Friday morning at the University of Akron Athletics Field House in Akron, Ohio. The three-day event includes freestyle competition Saturday and Sunday. <br><a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2007/universitynats/default.php" target=_BLANK>University Nationals, FILA Cadet Nationals Special Section</a> [Article]
Lindsey Durlacher, T.C. Dantzler set to be inducted into Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Hall of Fame Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/19/2007 [Article]
Martin family invites public to attend Memorial Service for Billy Martin, Sr. in Norfolk, Va., Saturday, April 21 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/19/2007 [Article]