National Champions Q&A: Harry Lester

John Fuller A couple of years ago, one of the top high school recruits in the country left Iowa State after only one year to pursue a career in Greco-Roman wrestling. Harry Lester transferred to Northern Michigan Univ. and enrolled…

In the footsteps of fathers

By JENNIFER PENTON – IR Sports Writer Like father like son. Wrestling is more than just competition to the members of the East Helena Wrestling Club. For many members, following in their father’s footsteps is more meaningful than any shinny…

National Champions Q&A: Stephanie Murata

Gary Abbott/USA Wrestling For a seven-year stretch (1996-2002), Stephanie Murata won the U.S. Nationals every year, and was one of the true stars of U.S. women’s wrestling. She was able to win a World silver medal in 2001, and played…

Bellefonte school board re-institutes plans for wrestling room

By Pete Bosak BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Area school board late Tuesday evening voted to put plans for a wrestling-only room back into a $32 million renovation planned for the high school. As a cost-cutting measure, the wrestlers faced losing…

Back on the Mat Soon

Wrestling news should return soon. Due to some changes in life, I haven’t been in front of my computer for a while. Hope to resume posting this week.

UC Davis Wrestling Signs Five To Letters Of Intent

DAVIS, Calif. – Five outstanding high school student-athletes have signed national letters of intent with UC Davis and will join the Aggie wrestling team this fall, it was announced by head coach Lennie Zalesky. Joining the UC Davis program are…

National Champions Q&A: Michael Lightner

John Fuller Michael Lightner didn’t shock the entire world, but he shocked most of it when he defeated Olympic silver medalist Stephen Abas in the quarterfinals at 60 kg/132 lbs. at the U.S. Nationals. Now, Lightner will get to sit…

World Team Trials Preview: Men’s Freestyle 60kg/132 lbs

World Team Trials preview at 60 kg/132 lbs. in men’s freestyle wrestlingGary Abbott/USA Wrestling One of the most wide-open weight classes in American international wrestling is the 60 kg/132 lbs division. For many years, Eric Guerrero of the Gator WC…