Gardner Returns to Competition Tonight @ Pride

Rulon Gardner returns to competition in Pride fight against Olympic judo champion on New Year’s Eve12/29/2004Gary Abbott/USA Wrestling Everybody remembers how two-time Olympic medalist Rulon Gardner left his shoes on the mat in Athens, Greece, symbolizing his retirement from amateur…

Easton walks away with 8 Manheim titles

Red Rovers manhandle field, crown 8 champs Friday, December 31, 2004 By J.F. PIRROThe Express-Times MANHEIM, Pa. — Like skilled land surveyors, each year Easton Area High’s wrestling team arrives at the Manheim Lions Holiday Tournament as it did Wednesday…

Always looking out for his kids

Story LinkCraig lived for sports, family, businessCoach had knack for making his players better Thursday, December 30, 2004 Supposedly, it is my job to chronicle for you the great things that former Cedar Cliff football and wrestling coach Bob Craig…

Owatonna Ends Apple Valley Wrestling Run

Owatonna Ends Apple Valley Wrestling Run Owatonna beat Apple Valley 40-24 in the finals of the A bracket to advance to today’s four-team wrestling championship bracket at the Clash National Duals in Rochester. Apple Valley, which has won six consecutive…

Middle School success story in NC

Middle School success story in NC Posted on Thu, Dec. 30, 2004 Wrestling on upswing at Harris Road Middle More wrestlers turn out to help school shoot to an 8-2 record JOE HABINA Special Correspondent Imagine how much success a…

Wrestling with Life’s Lessons

Wrestling with life’s lessonsBy HILARY BENTMANThe Intelligencer Travis Manion learned some of life’s greatest lessons while pinned to the floor. He learned what it means to sacrifice and suffer setbacks, and what it takes to get back up and win.…