Past Articles

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Herbert could be tough draw after qualifying for U.S. Nationals in freestyle Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/14/2006 [Article]
Notes from Friday's action at USA Wrestling events in Las Vegas Craig Sesker and Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/14/2006 [Article]
Hall and Reader become double champions at Western Junior Regional Freestyle Championships Erin Phipps USA Wrestling 04/14/2006 [Article]
Jim Zalesky named head wrestling coach at Oregon State Oregon State Sports Information 04/14/2006 Oregon State Univ. has announced that Jim Zalesky, who won three NCAA team titles as the head coach at Iowa, has been hired as the new coach for the Beavers. Zalesky signed a five-year contract with a base salary of $90,000 to take over the Pac-10 program. [Article]
Ashmore, Hall, Craig, Lewnes, Reader named Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award Regional winners Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/14/2006 The National Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced the five regional winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Awards: Ben Ashmore of Texas, Adam Hall of Idaho, David Craig of Florida, Mack Lewnes of Maryland and Jon Reader of Michigan. [Article]
16 wrestlers advance to U.S. Nationals through Greco-Roman Qualification Tournament in Las Vegas, Nev Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/14/2006 [Article]
Hodge Trophy winner Askren has high hopes for U.S. Nationals Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/14/2006 [Article]
REMINDER; Pan American Championships Sombo Qualifier held at American Univ. in Washington, D.C., May 5-6 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/01/2006 The Pan American Championships Sombo Qualifier will be held at American Univ. in Washington, D.C., May 5-6. This will be the first Sombo event hosted by USA Wrestling since FILA has recognized Sombo as an international wrestling style. Sombo is a form of jacket wrestling with submission holds. [Article]
Wells retires at Oregon State coach after 14 seasons with the Beavers 04/13/2006 [Article]
Brackets posted for Qualification Tournaments at U.S. Nationals in Las Vegas Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/13/2006 Brackets for the Qualification Tournaments prior to the U.S. Nationals have been posted. There will be competition in men's freestyle at 55 kg. 60 kg, 66 kg, 74 kg, 84 kg, 96 kg. The Greco-Roman Qualification Tournaments will be at 66 kg and 74 kg.<a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2006/usnationals/default.php" target=_blank>Tournament Information</a> [Article]
Six wrestlers repeat as champions at the Veterans Freestyle Nationals; Three wrestlers win Veterans Triple Crown Erin Phipps USA Wrestling 04/13/2006 [Article]
Notes from Thursday action at USA Wrestling events in Las Vegas Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/13/2006 [Article]
Spectacular throws lift Mango to title in FILA Junior Greco-Roman Championships Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/13/2006 [Article]
Idaho standout Hall achieving plenty of fame in all styles of wrestling Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/13/2006 [Article]
REMINDER A free Clinic of Champions with National Coaches Fraser and Anderson and World champion Byers set for May 7 in Lawrenceville, N.J. Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/02/2006 USA Wrestling National Greco-Roman coach Steve Fraser and Ike Anderson, both Olympians, and World champion Dremiel Byers will headline a free Clinic of Champions for USA Wrestling members in Lawrenceville, N.J. on May 7. [Article]
Smith named 2005 USA Wrestling Women’s Wrestler of the Year Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/13/2006 World champion Iris Smith has been named USA Wrestling's Women's Wrestler of the Year for 2005. Smith stunned the wrestling world by beating five-time World champion Kyoko Hamaguchi of Japan at the World Championships, and becoming America's fourth female World Champion. <a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2006/usnationals/default.php" target=_blank>Tournament Information</a> [Article]
Four star wrestlers repeat as Western Junior Regional Greco-Roman champions Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/12/2006 [Article]
Six wrestlers repeat as champions at Veterans Greco-Roman Nationals Gary Abbott USA Wrestler 04/12/2006 [Article]
U.S. Nationals preview at 72 kg/158.5 lbs. in women’s freestyle wrestling Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/12/2006 With 2005 World champion Iris Smith on the sidelines with an injury, the race is wide open for the 158.5 pound class. Two-time World champion Kristie Marano has moved up to wrestle here, and will face talents like Junior World champion Ali Bernard and University World champion Stephany Lee in the battle for top honors. <a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2006/usnationals/default.php" target=_blank>Tournament Information</a> [Article]
Ruiz named 2005 USA Wrestling Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/12/2006 2005 World bronze medalist Justin Ruiz has been named USA Wrestling Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year. Ruiz capped off a great season with his first World medal, the top performance for the U.S. Greco-Roman team. [Article]