Category Amateur Wrestling

275 pound Cinderella story

Penn-Trafford junior relishes his instant wrestling success By John Grupp TRIBUNE-REVIEWSunday, January 2, 2005 When Ryan Tomei decided to wrestle to stay in shape for football, he couldn’t have imagined part of his conditioning program would involve lifting big trophies.…

Apple Valley’s 199 in-state win streak ends

Prep wrestling: Owatonna takes second to Illinois team From Staff Reports January 1, 2005 PRUP0101 ROCHESTER — One day after the Minnesota wrestling landscape shifted, it was back to business for Owatonna, Apple Valley and all the other teams that…

Coach saves wrestler’s life

Coaches’ training in CPR saves life of Simi wrestler By Rhiannon Potkey, [email protected] 1, 2005 Royal High wrestling coach Paul Mole can’t erase the image from his mind. One of his wrestlers was lying lifeless on the mat, face turning…

Message From Toby Willis RE RealProWrestling Fire/Delay

Toby Willis, one of the founders of Real Pro Wrestling, posted this message to TheMat International forum a few days ago. (I just found it.) It offers an explanation as to the possible cause of the fire, and plans for…

Gardner, Gaber Hot Commodities in Combat Spots Market

WRESTLERS GARDNER AND GABER HOT COMMODITIES IN COMBAT SPORTS MARKET Submitted by: E.Goldman/Boxing & Wrestling EditorPosted On 12/31/2004 The following article was submitted on Nov. 28, 2004, to the RealProWrestling.com web site. The thinking then was that their new…

Prep wrestling: Owatonna takes second to Illinois team

Prep wrestling: Owatonna takes second to Illinois teamFrom Staff ReportsJanuary 1, 2005 PRUP0101 ROCHESTER — One day after the Minnesota wrestling landscape shifted, it was back to business for Owatonna, Apple Valley and all the other teams that have learned…

Fire at Real Pro Wrestling, Air Dates Rescheduled

Dear RPW Backers – This past Sunday night, Toby Willis’ ranch and RPW studio facilities were completely destroyed in a fire. The Willis family is safe as they were away from the house at the time. All the event tapes…

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…