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October, 2008 Posts published in October, 2008

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30 Oct Up Close Look | Comments

Lee Munster, IL Commits to Northwestern

Grant Community High School’s Lee Munster has verbally committed to wrestle at Northwestern University. Munster has had a competitive background his entire life being involved with Judo since the age of 3 and wrestling since he was 8. He is a 7 time National Judo Champ and has taken International titles 5 times as well....

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28 Oct National Rankings | Comments

2008 Asics Girls High School All-American Team

The nation’s best girls high school wrestlers are being honored with the announcement of the eighth annual TheMat.com/ASICS Girls High School All-American Wrestling Team. The 2008 First Team members were announced at the ASICS/Vaughan Junior National Championships in Fargo, N.D. in July, where they were presented with their trophies. At the same time, it was...

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28 Oct HS Wrestling Blog, State Portals, Up Close Look | Comments

Up Close Look at Andrew Lenzi, NY

Striding down the sprawling fairways of the Pelham Bay Golf Course on Friday, Andrew Lenzi, Fordham Prep’s 15-year-old boy wonder, was finally at peace. He wasn’t restless, like he was on the first day of the state wrestling championships on March 8. He wasn’t sleepy-headed, as he was for his first match because his nerves...

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27 Oct National Rankings | 1 comment

National High School Wrestling Rankings (Team) by Bob Preusse

2008 Pre-season Rankings by Bob Preusse 1. Blair Academy N.J. 2. St. Paris Graham Ohio 3. Northampton Pa. 4. Central Dauphin Pa. 5. Apple Valley Minn. 6. St. Edward Ohio 7. Wyoming Seminary Pa. 8. Catoosa Okla. 9. Huxley Ballard Iowa 10. Montini Catholic Ill. 11. Iowa City West Iowa 12. Central Mountain Pa. 13....

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26 Oct Uncategorized | Comments

Thielke named Outstanding Wrestler at USA Wrestling Preseason Folkstyle Nationals in Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA – Jesse Thielke, who won two USA Wrestling Cadet National titles in 2008, was named Outstanding Wrestler at the inaugural USA Wrestling Preseason Folkstyle Nationals, held at the Veterans Auditorium on October 25. In a battle of Wisconsin state high school champions, Thielke scored a 9-1 major decision over Alex Direinger in...

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25 Oct HS Wrestling Blog | Comments

Jackson Memorial, NJ to Hold Fundraiser today

Jackson Memorial High School Wrestling will host a flea market and craft fair on October 25 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rova Farms. Vendors will be selling new and used items. Tables and car spots are available for $20 each. Please pre-register to ensure your spot by October 24. Payments (cash or checks)...

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25 Oct HS Wrestling Blog | Comments

Edwardsville, IL school board to vote on H.S. Wrestling Arena

Edwardsville school board to vote on high school wrestling arena By Aaron Sudholt Neighbors of Edwardsville High School’s Sports Complex are negotiating with the school district about plans for a new wrestling complex. The school board is set to vote Monday on the $3.5 million center. Some neighbors in the Sugar Creek and Ginger Creek...

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23 Oct State Portals | Comments

Oklahoma City, Okla. to host National Junior Duals in 2009 and 2010

Max Nowry of Illinois battles Ryak Finch of Arizona in Junior freestyle action. John Sachs photo USA Wrestling has awarded the 2009 and 2010 National Junior Dual Meet Championships to Oklahoma City, Okla. This popular event for boys features dual-meet competition between state-level teams in the Olympic styles of the sport, freestyle and Greco-Roman. Oklahoma...

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21 Oct HS Wrestling Blog | Comments

2008 Season begins in Alaska, Lathrop wins Bailey Invite

The Lathrop Malemutes opened the high school wrestling season with a bang on Saturday as they captured the championship trophy of the Bob Bailey Invitational Tournament at Chugiak. Lathrop had 11 wrestlers finish among the top four in accumulating 177 points to edge host Chugiak by six points. Wasilla finished third with 140 points. “We...

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21 Oct HS Wrestling Blog | Comments

Former wrestling coach with strong winning legacy dies

Gerald Leeman, who coached at Lehigh from 1953 to 1970, died on Oct. 10 at the age of 86. The cause of death was a long battle with cancer, according to a Lehigh wrestling press release. He is survived by his wife Darlene, sons Martin and Jay, and daughter Jerilou. Leeman’s winning percentage of 80.3...

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