Category Amateur Wrestling

SUNNY KRAMER, For The Nonpareil WOODBINE – The sport of wrestling is one that’s close to Ron Meeker’s heart. In 1964 Meeker, then a seventh-grade 103-pounder at Tri-Center, planted a seed that would sprout into a family tree full of…

Submitted by: E.Goldman/Boxing & Wrestling Editor It should be no great revelation that winning matches can be a magic formula for increasing attendance at college wrestling meets. The University of Illinois, Big Ten champions for the first time since 1952,…

Fierro: Pinned against the matby giant revolving door Even Jody Karam has succumbed to the sleeper hold. That’s how far free agency has gone in the Lehigh Valley. “The gates are open, “the Liberty wrestling coach matter-of-factly announced this week.…

Minot Ryan wrestling champ ordered to spend graduation in jail Associated Press MINOT, N.D. – A five-time high school wrestling champion has been ordered to serve 10 days in jail, missing his high school graduation, after pleading guilty to charges…

Wrestler suspended for finalsBy Jeff ChaneyThe Grand Rapids Press Micah Carter was one of the favorites at this weekend’s high school state wrestling finals. But the Cedar Springs senior won’t even get to take the mat Saturday at The Palace…

In RealProWrestling, a wrestler not only competes to win the match but also competes to earn team points. The points from every match are added together to determine the championship team. In the future, RPW will feature duel meets between…

By YASIN TUNCER zaman.com The world watched him with admiration during the 2004 Atlanta Olympic Games. Ibrahim Karam, who almost made fun of his opponents on the mat, reached his peak in world wrestling by winning the Olympic championship. Karam,…

Adam Smith / Advocate Staff Writer [email protected] Every Union County wrestler has a story about playing through pain, whether it be a dislocated shoulder, broken bones, or major knee surgery. When asked about it, they simply shrug it off. That’s…

Josh Good enjoyed working matsideFrom the Ogden Reporter His responsibilities included running bout sheets, mopping mats before and after each session, and towel boy. Below, he describes his experience: Behind the scenes in “The Barn “by Josh Good “Wrestlers, clear…

By Jon Gluskin Illinois wrestling added to its hardware collection Sunday. Not only did it win its first Big Ten Championships since 1952, but head coach Mark Johnson was named 2005 Big Ten Coach of the Year.. “I’m not much…

Associated Press HERSHEY, Pa. – Returning PIAA state champion and three-time place winner Matt Fisk of Wyalusing said he made it point this year to be in the best physical shape of his life. “I push myself hard every day…

A Look at Some of the Best Brother Combinations in Division I; Recaps of Recent Conference and National Tournaments By Andrew HippsPlease send comments, questions or replies to: [email protected] Brothers Making Impact in Division I For years, talented brother combinations…