Wrestler used experience to aid younger competitors

DAVISON THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION By Chad Swiatecki More than 50 mourners lined up Thursday morning outside the Davison Township family home of Chase Metcalf, a former Davison High School wrestler beloved for his endless energy and caring for…

Big Men of the Mats Make Contribution on Gridiron

They never have a football tucked under their arms. Touchdowns are not their trademark, and spectacular runs are not their calling card, either. Brandon Boyer and Richie Smith may not smell the goal line like running backs and wide receivers…

From the mat to the mud

These wrestlers excel on defensive line By Blake Sebring [email protected] More than 30 minutes after the season-opening game with Eastside ended, Garrett’s Bryan Trubey was sitting in the shower, trying to regain the energy to stand and head into the…

9 Buckeye Wrestlers Work Out With Senior World Team Members

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nine OSU wrestlers are training with members of the Senior World Team at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., this week. USA Wrestling welcomed the Buckeyes in an effort to increase work out partners for…

Navy Searching For Assistant Coach

The United States Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Wrestling Coach for the Navy men’s wrestling team. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and a successful wrestling and/or coaching background. Responsibilities will include,…

Sprecher Named Assistant Coach at Bucknell

Larry Sprecher Named Bucknell Assistant Wrestling Coach University of Pittsburgh Grad Joins Wirnsberger’s Staff LEWISBURG, Pa. – Larry Sprecher has been named the assistant wrestling coach at Bucknell University, head coach Dan Wirnsberger announced on Tuesday. Sprecher joins Wirnsberger as…

Keller Named Head Coach at North Central College

NAPERVILLE, Ill.- After 16 years at the head of the North Central College wrestling program, Athletic Director Jim Miller recently announced the hiring of Eric Keller as his successor. Keller comes to North Central from NCAA Division III wrestling powerhouse…

Arm wrestling gaining strength

CARYN ROUSSEAU Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. “Once the sport of hustlers and barroom brawlers, arm-wrestling has gone from makeshift competitions in local taverns to organized tournaments at posh hotels. With tournaments airing on cable sports networks, fans are beginning…