High School Wrestling Rankings, Wrestling Videos, National News » greco-roman http://www.hswrestling.net Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:20:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Jake Bellis Represents United States at Junior World Wrestling Championships http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/08/01/jake-bellis-represents-united-states-at-junior-world-wrestling-championships/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/08/01/jake-bellis-represents-united-states-at-junior-world-wrestling-championships/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:57:13 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=15545 Should Jake Bellis ever doubt the importance of his career as a Greco-Roman wrestler, all he has to do is look in the eyes of his 8-year-old brother Chad.

“He’s my biggest fan out of anybody,” said Bellis, who was in Bucharest, Romania, last week representing the United States in the Junior World Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships.

In early July, the 2010 Bloomington High School graduate was in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for the Junior Pan American Games where he won the freestyle wrestling gold medal and the Greco-Roman silver.

“The happiest person (about my success) in my whole family is my little brother,” said the 19-year-old Bellis. “It’s so ridiculous how much he wants to be like me and how much he wants to wrestle and do good.”

Bellis qualified for the Junior Worlds by beating national champion Colton Howell of Missouri in two out of three bouts on May 21 in Indiana. Bellis won the first bout, 1-0, 3-0, but lost the second, 2-0, 0-4, 0-6, before capturing the third, 3-0, 3-1.

“After I lost the second one, (Chad) was crying to me, telling me he was sorry,” Bellis said. “He was in my corner for all the matches at the world team trials, trying to coach me.”

Another proud Bellis backer is his father, Kevin, a former Illinois State coach who owns a painting business where his son works. Kevin serves as an assistant coach at BHS where his son posted a four-year record of 124-19 and placed second in the 2010 Class 2A state tourney at 112.

“The (junior worlds) trials were a tough time,” Kevin Bellis said. “He had a rugged three-match set. He was banged up. He was throwing up. He couldn’t see out of one eye. He still wrestled and won. That’s what you like to see, fighting through the adversity.”

The younger Bellis said training for tournaments this summer has taken his wrestling to a new level.

“I’m 100 times better than I was,” said Bellis, who trained 14 days at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., prior to his 10-day visit to Romania. “It’s confidence and my moves are down pat.”

Those training in Colorado included Olympians, whose ranks Bellis hopes to join in 2016 in the lightest weight class, 121 pounds. He competed at 110 in Bucharest where he lost his only match, 7-0, 2-0, to Russia’s Pavel Vasilenko, the eventual fifth-placer.

“All the Russians are pretty tough,” Bellis said. “Being part of Team USA was definitely an honor.

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/08/01/jake-bellis-represents-united-states-at-junior-world-wrestling-championships/feed/ 0 2011 Fargo Nationals Junior Freestyle & Greco-Roman Brackets, Results, & Live Video Feed http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/07/08/2011-fargo-nationals-junior-freestyle-greco-roman-brackets-results-live-video-feed/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/07/08/2011-fargo-nationals-junior-freestyle-greco-roman-brackets-results-live-video-feed/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:44:08 +0000 HSW http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=15365 The 2011 USA Wrestling Junior Greco-Roman & Freestyle Nationals from the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D. can be watched on all eight mats on the campus of North Dakota State University this year!

Junior Brackets & Results:

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Junior Greco-Roman
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Junior Freestyle
Women
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We have provided last year’s results below. If you need information on the event, including an area map, registration information, hotel information, and other essentials check out the HSW 2011 Fargo Event Portal.

2010 Junior Greco-Roman Results

2010 Junior Greco-Roman Results

Junior – 98 Results
1st Place – Colton Howell of Missouri
2nd Place – Jason Munoz of Wisconsin
3rd Place – Jan Rosenberg of New Jersey
4th Place – JJ Dorrell of Missouri
5th Place – Mark Raghunandan of New York
6th Place – Matt Sommers of Illinois
7th Place – Zach Howell of Delaware
8th Place – Izaak Tobin of Oregon
1st Place Match
Colton Howell (Missouri) over Jason Munoz (Wisconsin) Fall 5-0,0:45
3rd Place Match
Jan Rosenberg (New Jersey) over JJ Dorrell (Missouri) Dec 3-1,3-0
5th Place Match
Mark Raghunandan (New York) over Matt Sommers (Illinois) TF 7-0,0-2,7-1
7th Place Match
Zach Howell (Delaware) over Izaak Tobin (Oregon) TF 6-0,6-0

Junior – 105 Results
1st Place – Freddie Rodriguez of Michigan
2nd Place – Vinny Moita of California
3rd Place – Jake Bellis of Illinois
4th Place – Bobby Nachreiner of Wisconsin
5th Place – Javier Guillen of Arizona
6th Place – Ruben Navejas of Washington
7th Place – Holden Gagner of Montana
8th Place – Antonio Taylor of Illinois
1st Place Match
Freddie Rodriguez (Michigan) over Vinny Moita (California) TF 6-0,7-0
3rd Place Match
Jake Bellis (Illinois) over Bobby Nachreiner (Wisconsin) Dec 7-3,6-4
5th Place Match
Javier Guillen (Arizona) over Ruben Navejas (Washington) Dec 7-2,1-0
7th Place Match
Holden Gagner (Montana) over Antonio Taylor (Illinois) Dec 0-1,2-0,4-3

Junior – 112 Results
1st Place – Tyler Fraley of New Jersey
2nd Place – Ryan McQuade of Wisconsin
3rd Place – Earl Hall of Florida
4th Place – Nahshon Garrett of California
5th Place – Mitch Brown of Utah
6th Place – Curtis Lampert of Nevada
7th Place – Alex Calendrino of Michigan
8th Place – Cory Clark of Iowa
1st Place Match
Tyler Fraley (New Jersey) over Ryan McQuade (Wisconsin) Dec 6-1,9-8
3rd Place Match
Earl Hall (Florida) over Nahshon Garrett (California) Dec 1-0,6-0
5th Place Match
Mitch Brown (Utah) over Curtis Lampert (Nevada) Dec 2-1,7-0
7th Place Match
Alex Calendrino (Michigan) over Cory Clark (Iowa) Dec 6-1,5-4

Junior – 119 Results
1st Place – Val Rauser of Montana
2nd Place – Nathan Kraisser of Maryland
3rd Place – Mike Fuenffinger of Minnesota
4th Place – Joey Dance of Virginia
5th Place – Jacob Purdy of California
6th Place – Hayden Zillmer of Minnesota
7th Place – Nick Harrison of Illinois
8th Place – Esteban Gonzales of Michigan
1st Place Match
Val Rauser (Montana) over Nathan Kraisser (Maryland) Dec 7-0,0-3,2-0
3rd Place Match
Mike Fuenffinger (Minnesota) over Joey Dance (Virginia) Dec 2-0,1-0
5th Place Match
Jacob Purdy (California) over Hayden Zillmer (Minnesota) Dec 2-0,1-0
7th Place Match
Nick Harrison (Illinois) over Esteban Gonzales (Michigan) TF 8-0,6-0

Junior – 125 Results
1st Place – Rossi Bruno of Florida
2nd Place – Grant LaMont of Utah
3rd Place – Kevin Norstrem of Florida
4th Place – Mark Grey of New Jersey
5th Place – Daniel Deshazer of Kansas
6th Place – Brian Sergi of California
7th Place – Brock Banta of Idaho
8th Place – Joey DeNova of Georgia
1st Place Match
Rossi Bruno (Florida) over Grant LaMont (Utah) Dec 1-0,2-0
3rd Place Match
Kevin Norstrem (Florida) over Mark Grey (New Jersey) TF 7-0,8-0
5th Place Match
Daniel Deshazer (Kansas) over Brian Sergi (California) Dec 3-0,5-0
7th Place Match
Brock Banta (Idaho) over Joey DeNova (Georgia) Dec 6-0,1-5,2-0

Junior – 130 Results
1st Place – Tyler Liberatore of Florida
2nd Place – Ronnie Garbinsky of Pennsylvania
3rd Place – Drew Lexvold of Minnesota
4th Place – Eric Mateo of Missouri
5th Place – Brandon Brindley of Alabama
6th Place – Kory Jauch of Illinois
7th Place – Drew Van Anrooy of Oregon
8th Place – Matt Kelliher of Minnesota
1st Place Match
Tyler Liberatore (Florida) over Ronnie Garbinsky (Pennsylvania) Dec 5-0,1-0
3rd Place Match
Drew Lexvold (Minnesota) over Eric Mateo (Missouri) Dec 3-0,3-5,5-2
5th Place Match
Brandon Brindley (Alabama) over Kory Jauch (Illinois) Dec 2-0,4-0
7th Place Match
Drew Van Anrooy (Oregon) over Matt Kelliher (Minnesota) Dec 2-0,0-2,1-0

Junior – 135 Results
1st Place – Taylor Moeder of Kansas
2nd Place – Jarod Donar of Wisconsin
3rd Place – Mark Pinero of Louisiana
4th Place – Kade Moss of Utah
5th Place – Brady Turnbull of Wyoming
6th Place – Garrett Vasquez of Colorado
7th Place – Anthonie Linares of California
8th Place – Jay Hildreth of Iowa
1st Place Match
Taylor Moeder (Kansas) over Jarod Donar (Wisconsin) Dec 5-0,7-0
3rd Place Match
Mark Pinero (Louisiana) over Kade Moss (Utah) Dec 5-0,2-0
5th Place Match
Brady Turnbull (Wyoming) over Garrett Vasquez (Colorado) Fall 8-1,1:01
7th Place Match
Anthonie Linares (California) over Jay Hildreth (Iowa) Dec 4-1,6-0

Junior – 140 Results
1st Place – Elijah Sullivan of Iowa
2nd Place – Jesse Baldazo of California
3rd Place – Alex Dieringer of Wisconsin
4th Place – Cullen Morrissey of Wisconsin
5th Place – Dillon Cowan of Illinois
6th Place – Chris Mayolo of Washington
7th Place – Travis Himmelman of Colorado
8th Place – Lex Ozias of Maryland
1st Place Match
Elijah Sullivan (Iowa) over Jesse Baldazo (California) Dec 6-0,2-0
3rd Place Match
Alex Dieringer (Wisconsin) over Cullen Morrissey (Wisconsin) Dec 6-0,5-0
5th Place Match
Dillon Cowan (Illinois) over Chris Mayolo (Washington) Dec 0-7,4-3,2-0
7th Place Match
Travis Himmelman (Colorado) over Lex Ozias (Maryland) Dec 3-1,7-0

Junior – 145 Results
1st Place – Dylan Ness of Minnesota
2nd Place – Andy Rico of Texas
3rd Place – Clark Glass of Florida
4th Place – Jake Gregerson of Illinois
5th Place – Logan Addis of Arizona
6th Place – Chris Castillo of Washington
7th Place – Steven Hernandez of Nevada
8th Place – Austin Breckenridge of Wyoming
1st Place Match
Dylan Ness (Minnesota) over Andy Rico (Texas) TF 6-0,6-0
3rd Place Match
Clark Glass (Florida) over Jake Gregerson (Illinois) Dec 6-0,1-0
5th Place Match
Logan Addis (Arizona) over Chris Castillo (Washington) Dec 1-0,2-1
7th Place Match
Steven Hernandez (Nevada) over Austin Breckenridge (Wyoming) Fall 0:27

Junior – 152 Results
1st Place – Ravaughn Perkins of Nebraska
2nd Place – Andy McCulley of Wyoming
3rd Place – Joey Moorhouse of Illinois
4th Place – Taylor Massa of Michigan
5th Place – Justin Koethe of Iowa
6th Place – Cody Rodebaugh of California
7th Place – Zak Benitz of Wisconsin
8th Place – Daniel Breit of Missouri
1st Place Match
Ravaughn Perkins (Nebraska) over Andy McCulley (Wyoming) Dec 2-1,0-4,4-0
3rd Place Match
Joey Moorhouse (Illinois) over Taylor Massa (Michigan) Dec 0-1,1-0,1-0
5th Place Match
Justin Koethe (Iowa) over Cody Rodebaugh (California) Dec 0-6,2-0,1-0
7th Place Match
Zak Benitz (Wisconsin) over Daniel Breit (Missouri) Dec 1-0,4-1

Junior – 160 Results
1st Place – Dylan Reel of Illinois
2nd Place – Kyle Crutchmer of Oklahoma
3rd Place – Wally Figaro of Florida
4th Place – Ben Villaret of New York
5th Place – Lee Wildes of Florida
6th Place – Seth Thomas of Oregon
7th Place – John Staudenamyer of Pennsylvania
8th Place – Ricky McDonald of Nevada
1st Place Match
Dylan Reel (Illinois) over Kyle Crutchmer (Oklahoma) Dec 1-0,0-1,1-1
3rd Place Match
Wally Figaro (Florida) over Ben Villaret (New York) Dec 6-0,2-0
5th Place Match
Lee Wildes (Florida) over Seth Thomas (Oregon) Dec 1-0,0-3,1-0
7th Place Match
John Staudenamyer (Pennsylvania) over Ricky McDonald (Nevada) Fall 0:18

Junior – 171 Results
1st Place – Devin Peterson of Wisconsin
2nd Place – Joel Bauman of Minnesota
3rd Place – Jahwon Akui of Illinois
4th Place – Eric Hensel of Minnesota
5th Place – Nathaniel Brown of Pennsylvania
6th Place – Jeremy Fahler of Illinois
7th Place – Geordan Speiller of Florida
8th Place – Dylan Fors of Oregon
1st Place Match
Devin Peterson (Wisconsin) over Joel Bauman (Minnesota) Dec 1-0,1-1,1-0
3rd Place Match
Jahwon Akui (Illinois) over Eric Hensel (Minnesota) Dec 3-0,6-0
5th Place Match
Nathaniel Brown (Pennsylvania) over Jeremy Fahler (Illinois) Dec 1-0,5-3
7th Place Match
Geordan Speiller (Florida) over Dylan Fors (Oregon) Dec 3-0,6-2

Junior – 189 Results
1st Place – Lucas Sheridan of California
2nd Place – Drake Stein of Indiana
3rd Place – Jayd Docken of South Dakota
4th Place – Marcus Finau of Hawaii
5th Place – Khari Washington of Illinois
6th Place – Cody Johnston of Missouri
7th Place – William George of New Jersey
8th Place – Devan Fors of Oregon
1st Place Match
Lucas Sheridan (California) over Drake Stein (Indiana) Dec 6-0,4-0
3rd Place Match
Jayd Docken (South Dakota) over Marcus Finau (Hawaii) Dec 5-0,1-0
5th Place Match
Khari Washington (Illinois) over Cody Johnston (Missouri) Fall 0:26
7th Place Match
William George (New Jersey) over Devan Fors (Oregon) Dec 2-0,0-1,5-0

Junior – 215 Results
1st Place – Trevor Rupp of Idaho
2nd Place – Tanner Hall of Idaho
3rd Place – Nick Gwiazdowski of New York
4th Place – Michael Sojka of Illinois
5th Place – Jay Taylor of Florida
6th Place – Tank Knowles of California
7th Place – Scott Schiller of North Dakota
8th Place – Josh Marchok of Illinois
1st Place Match
Trevor Rupp (Idaho) over Tanner Hall (Idaho) Dec 1-0,1-0
3rd Place Match
Nick Gwiazdowski (New York) over Michael Sojka (Illinois) Dec 1-0,1-0
5th Place Match
Jay Taylor (Florida) over Tank Knowles (California) Dec 0-6,8-0,5-1
7th Place Match
Scott Schiller (North Dakota) over Josh Marchok (Illinois) Dec 3-3,1-0

Junior – 285 Results
1st Place – Orry Elor of California
2nd Place – Donnie Longendyke of Minnesota
3rd Place – Niko Bogojevic of Wisconsin
4th Place – West Cathcart of Illinois
5th Place – Kabe Fluiat of Washington
6th Place – Casey Gushleff of Illinois
7th Place – Taylor Henry of Wisconsin
8th Place – Connor Medbery of Colorado
1st Place Match
Orry Elor (California) over Donnie Longendyke (Minnesota) Dec 1-0,4-0
3rd Place Match
Niko Bogojevic (Wisconsin) over West Cathcart (Illinois) Dec 1-0,1-0
5th Place Match
Kabe Fluiat (Washington) over Casey Gushleff (Illinois) Dec 1-0,1-1
7th Place Match
Taylor Henry (Wisconsin) over Connor Medbery (Colorado) ID

2010 Junior Freestyle Results


2010 Junior Freestyle Results

Junior – 98 Results
1st Place – Matt Garelli of Illinois
2nd Place – Mark Raghunandan of New York
3rd Place – Colton Howell of Missouri
4th Place – Nkosi Moody of Illinois
5th Place – Jan Rosenberg of New Jersey
6th Place – Jj Dorrell of Missouri
7th Place – Izaak Tobin of Oregon
8th Place – Jay Fresh of Iowa
1st Place Match
Matt Garelli (Illinois) over Mark Raghunandan (New York) Dec 3-1,6-0
3rd Place Match
Colton Howell (Missouri) over Nkosi Moody (Illinois) TF 7-1,6-0
5th Place Match
Jan Rosenberg (New Jersey) over Jj Dorrell (Missouri) Dec 9-3,2-0
7th Place Match
Izaak Tobin (Oregon) over Jay Fresh (Iowa) Dec 1-1,4-1,6-0

Junior – 105 Results
1st Place – Ross Spencer of Connecticut
2nd Place – Ruben Navejas of Washington
3rd Place – Jordan Wigger of South Carolina
4th Place – Holden Gagner of Montana
5th Place – Justin Lombardo of Oklahoma
6th Place – Manny Marin of California
7th Place – Colby Knight of Iowa
8th Place – Michael Bedard of North Carolina
1st Place Match
Ross Spencer (Connecticut) over Ruben Navejas (Washington) Dec 1-1,3-1
3rd Place Match
Jordan Wigger (South Carolina) over Holden Gagner (Montana) TF 7-1,6-0
5th Place Match
Justin Lombardo (Oklahoma) over Manny Marin (California) Fall 5-1,4-6,0:32
7th Place Match
Colby Knight (Iowa) over Michael Bedard (North Carolina) Dec 4-0,0-7,1-1

Junior – 112 Results
1st Place – Freddie Rodriguez of Michigan
2nd Place – Evan Silver of Maryland
3rd Place – Dylan Peters of Iowa
4th Place – Derek Elmore of Illinois
5th Place – Cory Clark of Iowa
6th Place – Jordan Kingsley of Minnesota
7th Place – Tyler Fraley of New Jersey
8th Place – Nahshon Garrett of California
1st Place Match
Freddie Rodriguez (Michigan) over Evan Silver (Maryland) Dec 0-6,6-2,7-0
3rd Place Match
Dylan Peters (Iowa) over Derek Elmore (Illinois) Dec 0-7,3-2,3-0
5th Place Match
Cory Clark (Iowa) over Jordan Kingsley (Minnesota) Dec 1-0,3-0
7th Place Match
Tyler Fraley (New Jersey) over Nahshon Garrett (California) Dec 6-0,10-5

Junior – 119 Results
1st Place – Carson Kuhn of Utah
2nd Place – Hunter Weber of Wisconsin
3rd Place – Bricker Dixon of Missouri
4th Place – Earl Hall of Florida
5th Place – Rob Deutsch of New Jersey
6th Place – Eric Friedman of Maryland
7th Place – Conor Youtsey of Michigan
8th Place – Eric DeVos of Iowa
1st Place Match
Carson Kuhn (Utah) over Hunter Weber (Wisconsin) Dec 2-0,4-0
3rd Place Match
Bricker Dixon (Missouri) over Earl Hall (Florida) Dec 1-0,1-0
5th Place Match
Rob Deutsch (New Jersey) over Eric Friedman (Maryland) Dec 1-1,2-3,1-0
7th Place Match
Conor Youtsey (Michigan) over Eric DeVos (Iowa) Dec 1-0,1-0

Junior – 125 Results
1st Place – Eddie Klimara of Illinois
2nd Place – Zachary Horan of Pennsylvania
3rd Place – Cody Brewer of Missouri
4th Place – Kevin Norstrem of Florida
5th Place – Mark Grey of New Jersey
6th Place – Ben Morgan of Minnesota
7th Place – Pat Rollins of North Dakota
8th Place – Jesse Schiffbauer of West Virginia
1st Place Match
Eddie Klimara (Illinois) over Zachary Horan (Pennsylvania) Dec 0-2,3-1,2-0
3rd Place Match
Cody Brewer (Missouri) over Kevin Norstrem (Florida) Dec 3-1,7-2
5th Place Match
Mark Grey (New Jersey) over Ben Morgan (Minnesota) Dec 0-1,3-0,6-0
7th Place Match
Pat Rollins (North Dakota) over Jesse Schiffbauer (West Virginia) ID

Junior – 130 Results
1st Place – Tyler Liberatore of Florida
2nd Place – Matt Kelliher of Minnesota
3rd Place – Trevor Jauch of Illinois
4th Place – Chase Ferman of Oklahoma
5th Place – Joey Gosinski of Illinois
6th Place – Cameron Jackson of Michigan
7th Place – Todd Preston of New Jersey
8th Place – Ronnie Garbinsky of Pennsylvania
1st Place Match
Tyler Liberatore (Florida) over Matt Kelliher (Minnesota) Dec 5-2,2-1
3rd Place Match
Trevor Jauch (Illinois) over Chase Ferman (Oklahoma) Dec 2-0,8-7
5th Place Match
Joey Gosinski (Illinois) over Cameron Jackson (Michigan) Dec 8-4,6-8,3-1
7th Place Match
Todd Preston (New Jersey) over Ronnie Garbinsky (Pennsylvania) TF 7-0,6-0

Junior – 135 Results
1st Place – Austin Ormsbee of New Jersey
2nd Place – Terrell Wilbourn of Missouri
3rd Place – Jason Tsirtsis of Indiana
4th Place – Taylor Moeder of Kansas
5th Place – Mark Pinero of Louisiana
6th Place – Brandon Charbonneau of Kansas
7th Place – Jake Sueflohn of Wisconsin
8th Place – Matthew Nelson of Minnesota
1st Place Match
Austin Ormsbee (New Jersey) over Terrell Wilbourn (Missouri) Dec 2-0,5-2
3rd Place Match
Jason Tsirtsis (Indiana) over Taylor Moeder (Kansas) Dec 4-0,1-1,7-0
5th Place Match
Mark Pinero (Louisiana) over Brandon Charbonneau (Kansas) Dec 3-2,6-0
7th Place Match
Jake Sueflohn (Wisconsin) over Matthew Nelson (Minnesota) Dec 5-0,7-0

Junior – 140 Results
1st Place – Jacob Ballweg of Iowa
2nd Place – Edwin Cooper of Illinois
3rd Place – Nick Dardanes of Illinois
4th Place – Cullen Morrissey of Wisconsin
5th Place – Lex Ozias of Maryland
6th Place – Matthew Cimato of Pennsylvania
7th Place – Blaise Butler of Illinois
8th Place – Daniel Ownbey of North Carolina
1st Place Match
Jacob Ballweg (Iowa) over Edwin Cooper (Illinois) Dec 1-0,7-0
3rd Place Match
Nick Dardanes (Illinois) over Cullen Morrissey (Wisconsin) Dec 5-0,5-0
5th Place Match
Lex Ozias (Maryland) over Matthew Cimato (Pennsylvania) TF 6-0,7-0
7th Place Match
Blaise Butler (Illinois) over Daniel Ownbey (North Carolina) Fall 0:22

Junior – 145 Results
1st Place – Alex Dieringer of Wisconsin
2nd Place – Dylan Ness of Minnesota
3rd Place – Kaleb Friedley of Missouri
4th Place – Chris Mayolo of Washington
5th Place – Colby Kloetzer of Idaho
6th Place – Henry Carlson of Alabama
7th Place – Duke Pickett of Virginia
8th Place – Colin Shober of Pennsylvania
1st Place Match
Alex Dieringer (Wisconsin) over Dylan Ness (Minnesota) Dec 6-4,1-2,6-5
3rd Place Match
Kaleb Friedley (Missouri) over Chris Mayolo (Washington) Dec 6-3,9-1
5th Place Match
Colby Kloetzer (Idaho) over Henry Carlson (Alabama) Dec 7-0,1-0
7th Place Match
Duke Pickett (Virginia) over Colin Shober (Pennsylvania) ID

Junior – 152 Results
1st Place – Destin McCauley of Minnesota
2nd Place – Matt Hickman of California
3rd Place – Taylor Massa of Michigan
4th Place – Matt White of Oklahoma
5th Place – Ravaughn Perkins of Nebraska
6th Place – Nick Nelson of California
7th Place – Andy McCulley of Wyoming
8th Place – Matt Gray of Wisconsin
1st Place Match
Destin McCauley (Minnesota) over Matt Hickman (California) Dec 3-1,6-0
3rd Place Match
Taylor Massa (Michigan) over Matt White (Oklahoma) Dec 5-1,6-0
5th Place Match
Ravaughn Perkins (Nebraska) over Nick Nelson (California) TF 6-0,10-2
7th Place Match
Andy McCulley (Wyoming) over Matt Gray (Wisconsin) TF 8-2,6-0

Junior – 160 Results
1st Place – Nick Moore of Iowa
2nd Place – Robert Kokesh of South Dakota
3rd Place – Michael Kelly of Iowa
4th Place – Steven Keogh of Minnesota
5th Place – Wally Figaro of Florida
6th Place – Kyle Crutchmer of Oklahoma
7th Place – Jordan Thomas of Michigan
8th Place – Nick Proctor of Illinois
1st Place Match
Nick Moore (Iowa) over Robert Kokesh (South Dakota) Fall 1:38
3rd Place Match
Michael Kelly (Iowa) over Steven Keogh (Minnesota) Dec 3-0,6-0
5th Place Match
Wally Figaro (Florida) over Kyle Crutchmer (Oklahoma) Dec 3-3,7-0
7th Place Match
Jordan Thomas (Michigan) over Nick Proctor (Illinois) ID

Junior – 171 Results
1st Place – Logan Storely of South Dakota
2nd Place – Nick Sulzer of Ohio
3rd Place – Stephen McPeek of Texas
4th Place – Evan Knight of Iowa
5th Place – Mike England of Iowa
6th Place – Patrick Rhoads of Missouri
7th Place – Jake Waste of Minnesota
8th Place – Kris Klapprodt of South Dakota
1st Place Match
Logan Storely (South Dakota) over Nick Sulzer (Ohio) Dec 2-1,4-2
3rd Place Match
Stephen McPeek (Texas) over Evan Knight (Iowa) ID
5th Place Match
Mike England (Iowa) over Patrick Rhoads (Missouri) Fall 1:59
7th Place Match
Jake Waste (Minnesota) over Kris Klapprodt (South Dakota) Dec 7-0,4-1

Junior – 189 Results
1st Place – Morgan McIntosh of California
2nd Place – Matthew Riley of Iowa
3rd Place – Austin Marsden of Illinois
4th Place – Tyler Beckwith of New York
5th Place – Devin Peterson of Wisconsin
6th Place – Dan Santoro of Illinois
7th Place – Austin Morehead of California
8th Place – Ian Korb of Ohio
1st Place Match
Morgan McIntosh (California) over Matthew Riley (Iowa) Fall 1:10
3rd Place Match
Austin Marsden (Illinois) over Tyler Beckwith (New York) Dec 3-0,2-1
5th Place Match
Devin Peterson (Wisconsin) over Dan Santoro (Illinois) Dec 3-2,6-0
7th Place Match
Austin Morehead (California) over Ian Korb (Ohio) Fall 5-1,0:35

Junior – 215 Results
1st Place – Tanner Hall of Idaho
2nd Place – Cody Krumwiede of Iowa
3rd Place – Nick Gwiazdowski of New York
4th Place – Scott Schiller of North Dakota
5th Place – Gage Harrah of Illinois
6th Place – Alex Polizzi of Wisconsin
7th Place – Kyle Caylor of Kansas
8th Place – Matt Loew of New York
1st Place Match
Tanner Hall (Idaho) over Cody Krumwiede (Iowa) Fall 3-2,0:38
3rd Place Match
Nick Gwiazdowski (New York) over Scott Schiller (North Dakota) Dec 3-2,2-1
5th Place Match
Gage Harrah (Illinois) over Alex Polizzi (Wisconsin) TF 11-4,6-0
7th Place Match
Kyle Caylor (Kansas) over Matt Loew (New York) Fall 0-7,0:41

Junior – 285 Results
1st Place – Greg Kuhar of Ohio
2nd Place – Chris Lopez of Illinois
3rd Place – Derek Papagianopoulos of Massachusetts
4th Place – Austin Blythe of Iowa
5th Place – Collin Campbell of North Carolina
6th Place – Donnie Longendyke of Minnesota
7th Place – Connor Medbery of Colorado
8th Place – Parker Betts of Minnesota
1st Place Match
Greg Kuhar (Ohio) over Chris Lopez (Illinois) Dec 5-2,1-0
3rd Place Match
Derek Papagianopoulos (Massachusetts) over Austin Blythe (Iowa) Dec 1-0,3-0
5th Place Match
Collin Campbell (North Carolina) over Donnie Longendyke (Minnesota) ID
7th Place Match
Connor Medbery (Colorado) over Parker Betts (Minnesota) Dec 6-0,4-0

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]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/07/08/2011-fargo-nationals-junior-freestyle-greco-roman-brackets-results-live-video-feed/feed/ 0 Inspiring Kids to Participate in Amateur Wrestling Through MMA http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/21/inspiring-kids-to-participate-in-amateur-wrestling-through-mma/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/21/inspiring-kids-to-participate-in-amateur-wrestling-through-mma/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:10:14 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11300 Randy Couture remembers the path his life was supposed to follow. He would put his foreign language and literature degree to good use as a high school teacher, and his background as an All-American wrestler to work as a coach.

Those were the days before mixed martial arts, back when something called the “Ultimate Fighting Championship” was only beginning to give birth to an entirely new sport. The former NCAA runner-up at Oklahoma State was content trying out for the Olympics, helping young wrestlers in high school and college, and scraping together enough money for a decent living.

As school wrestling programs are put on chopping blocks across the country, either to reach Title IX compliance or save a few bucks in a down economy, mixed martial arts is providing the centuries-old sport some salvation. Kids interested in professional fighting without access to trainers or gyms are giving it a lift – simply by walking into wrestling rooms again.

According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, more than 355,000 high schoolers competed on 9,772 teams during the sport’s high-water mark in 1977, back when Dan Gable was an Olympic hero and the United States was a force on the international scene.

By 1995, more than 1,200 of those programs had been cut and participation was at 217,000.

For Complete Article by Dave Skretta, theTandD.com

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/21/inspiring-kids-to-participate-in-amateur-wrestling-through-mma/feed/ 0 Matt Garelli (No. 13 @ 103) Illinois’ 3A State Champion http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/matt-garelli-no-13-103-illinois-3a-state-champion/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/matt-garelli-no-13-103-illinois-3a-state-champion/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:46:18 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11406 On his second straight visit to the Class 3A Individual State Wrestling Meet, Fenwick’s Matt Garelli ( No. 13 @ 103) took home a state title trophy. Garelli, a junior who qualified for state last season but suffered a knee injury, defeated Harlem’s Jordan Northrup 5-2 in the title bout to win the 103-pound weight division on Saturday at Assembly Hall in Champaign. Garelli, who was ranked No. 1 in the state all season and fourth in the nation, finished the season with a 47-1 record, losing only to a wrestler from Iowa City, IA. “I can’t say enough about Matt; he’s the real deal,” said Fenwick head coach Jerry Ruffino of his third state wrestling champ. “Matt is a technician first and foremost, and he has kept his focus and dedication all year. He’s not a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality like so many wrestlers. Matt’s a smart kid and works hard.” For Complete Article by Brad Spencer, Oak Park.com

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/matt-garelli-no-13-103-illinois-3a-state-champion/feed/ 0 Dallas Smith defeats Cody Johnston (No. 12 @ 189) in Missouri State Finals http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/cody-johnston-no-12-189-defeated-in-missouri-state-finals/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/cody-johnston-no-12-189-defeated-in-missouri-state-finals/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:32:11 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11403 Neosho senior Dallas Smith finally earned that gold medal that had eluded him his entire high school wrestling career after dominating Warrensburg’s Cody Johnston (No. 12 @ 189) in one of the best finals matches featured at the 2011 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships Saturday at Mizzou Arena.

Smith, a four-time state qualifier, can now add his gold medal at 189 pounds to his collection of bronze earned in 2010 and fourth place in 2009. Smith finished his senior season with a 50-2 record, and the pleasure of being a part of a senior class that won back-to-back Class 3 state titles in 2011 and 2010, second place in 2009 and fourth place in 2008.

In his finals match against Johnston, the two wrestlers battled hard in a scoreless first period. Johnston nearly recorded a takedown late in the period, but Smith scrambled out of the hold.

Smith scored an escape point early in the second period, and later followed that up with a takedown with two seconds remaining in the frame.

In the third period, Smith sealed the win with a two-point near fall as it was evident Johnston was running out of energy.

For Complete Article by Rick Rogers, Neosho Daily News

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/cody-johnston-no-12-189-defeated-in-missouri-state-finals/feed/ 0 Austin Hagen beats Jacob Aiken-Phillips (H.M. @ HWT) in Georgia State Finals http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/jacob-aiken-phillips-hm-hwt-defeated-in-georgia-state-finals/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/jacob-aiken-phillips-hm-hwt-defeated-in-georgia-state-finals/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:16:06 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11399 No one expected Austin Hagen to win.

Maybe he would put up a good fight for posterity, but he wasn’t supposed to win.

Up against the state’s top wrestler at 285 pounds, Hagen shocked the state in the Class AAAAA state final at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.

The Mill Creek wrestler scored a takedown in overtime to beat defending state champion Jacob Aiken-Phillips (HM @ HWT) from Central Gwinnett 3-1. He become the first state champion ever for Mill Creek.

“You always have to go out there thinking you’re going to win,” said Hagen, who will play football at Georgia Southern this fall. “Whether or not that happens, you have to think it.”

For Complete Article by Brandon Brigman, Gwinnett Daily Post

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/jacob-aiken-phillips-hm-hwt-defeated-in-georgia-state-finals/feed/ 0 Baldwin Brothers Win Florida State Titles http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/brother-duos-dominate-florida-state-finals/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/brother-duos-dominate-florida-state-finals/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:56:36 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11361 Fox and Pete Baldwin (No. 11 @ 145) became the sixth brother duo to ever win titles during the same season at the FHSAA State Wrestling Finals in Lakeland.

Less than an hour later, Eric and Robert O’Neill became the seventh pair.

Eric, a 140-pound junior at Winter Springs, defeated South Miami’s Orlando Cardelle 3-2 in a match that went four periods into overtime.

“I knew I was in better shape, so I just kept going,” Eric said. “I knew my extra work would pay off.”

Robert’s 189-pound title came a little easier in the final. The senior rolled over North Port’s Carlos Martinez 18-5 to take his title.

For Complete Article by Orlando Sentinel

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/brother-duos-dominate-florida-state-finals/feed/ 0 SE Polk’s Cory Clark (No.8 @ 119) Iowa’s 3-Time State Champion http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/se-polks-cory-clark-no-8-119-iowas-3-time-state-champion/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/se-polks-cory-clark-no-8-119-iowas-3-time-state-champion/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:52:01 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11366 Southeast Polk junior Cory Clark (No. 8 @ 119) won his third state wrestling championship Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena, and fellow junior Willie Miklus won his first.

In other local finals action, Bondurant-Farrar senior Devin Mitchell lost a 7-3 decision to Ross Larson of Ballard. Mitchell finished the season 40-2, with Larson handing him both losses.

Clark improved to 129-0 in his career with a 5-2 decision against No. 3 Kegan Wakefield of Iowa City West. Clark won titles at 103 pounds as a freshman and 112 as a sophomore.

For article by Adam Wilson, Des Moines Register

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/se-polks-cory-clark-no-8-119-iowas-3-time-state-champion/feed/ 0 Jordan Bremer (No. 10 @ 103) Repeats as Iowa State Champion http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/jordan-bremer-no-10-103-repeats-as-iowa-state-champion/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/jordan-bremer-no-10-103-repeats-as-iowa-state-champion/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:48:51 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11369 Jordan Bremer (No. 10 @ 103) of Woodbury Central seemed overwhelmed with his historic accomplishment.

Bremer, ranked first throughout the season, successfully defended his 103-pound crown with a 6-2 win over No. 2 Andrew Foutch of Underwood Saturday night at the Class 1A state tournament held at Wells Fargo Arena. He became the Wildcats’ first two-time state champion.

Bremer credits much of his success to his friend, teammate and classmate, 112-pound runner-up Nathan Ryan.

For complete story by Jerry Giese, Sioux City Journal

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/jordan-bremer-no-10-103-repeats-as-iowa-state-champion/feed/ 0 Tanner Weatherman (No.14 @ 171) and Austin Blythe (No. 9 @ HWT) Capture Third Titles http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/tanner-weatherman-no-14-171-and-austin-blythe-no-9-hwt-capture-third-titles/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/tanner-weatherman-no-14-171-and-austin-blythe-no-9-hwt-capture-third-titles/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:45:36 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11372 Tanner Weatherman (No. 14 @ 171), of Ballard of Huxley, and Williamsburg’s Austin Blythe (No.9 @ HWT) finished their high school careers by winning their third state titles Saturday in the Class 2-A state meet at Wells Fargo Arena.

Both seniors were four-time finalists.

Weatherman beat Sioux Center’s Colton Vant Hof 17-5 at 171 pounds. That followed titles at 152 last year and 135 in 2009.

“It’s a lot of pressure off my back, a lot of stress off my back,” he said.

Blythe won a third consecutive crown at 285 pounds. He took second as a freshman.
“Ever since I lost that match freshman year, I was going to wrestle all summer and work my butt off,” said Blythe, who will play football at Iowa.

For Complete Article by John Naughton, Des Moines Register

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/tanner-weatherman-no-14-171-and-austin-blythe-no-9-hwt-capture-third-titles/feed/ 0 Crystal Lake Central’s Kielbasa (No. 10 @ 152), Marsden (No.5 @ 215), Harrah (No.4 @ 189), Jauch (HM @ 140) Win Titles http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/crystal-lake-centrals-kielbasa-no-10-152-marsden-no-5-215-harrah-no-4-189-jauch-hm-140-win-titles/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/crystal-lake-centrals-kielbasa-no-10-152-marsden-no-5-215-harrah-no-4-189-jauch-hm-140-win-titles/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:44:08 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11375 Trevor Jauch (HM @ 140) and Joey Kielbasa (No. 10 @ 152) completed a threepeat, Austin Marsden (No.5 @ 215) repeated and Gage Harrah (No. 4 @ 189) got his first state championship for Crystal Lake Central on Saturday at the IHSA Individual Wrestling State Tournament.

Jauch (HM @ 140) won his third consecutive state title, defeating Thomas Gantt of Cahokia, 3-1, to win the 140-pound Class 2A title. The only point Jauch surrendered was a penalty for stalling in the third period.

Kielbasa (No. 10 @ 152) got payback for his only loss this season, winning by an 8-3 decision against Montini’s Stephen Robertson, 8-3, in overtime to win the Class 2A 152-pound title. Kielbasa flirted with losing but pulled through in a match that he said came down to will power and much as wrestling.

Gage Harrah (No. 4 @ 189) defeated Marian Central’s Jared Koch, 5-0, to win at 189. It was a repeat of the Woodstock Regional and Rochelle Sectional championship matches, which Harrah also won.

Marsden (No.5 @ 215) earned his second state title, pinning Wauconda’s Brian Kent in 2:48 to win at 215. The pin was the fastest at 215 in championship match history. Marsden won all three matches at state by pin.

For Complete Article by Rob Smith, Northwest Herald

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/crystal-lake-centrals-kielbasa-no-10-152-marsden-no-5-215-harrah-no-4-189-jauch-hm-140-win-titles/feed/ 0 No. 9 Clovis (CA) Captures Yosemite Division Title over No. 11 Bakersfield (CA) http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/no-9-clovis-ca-captures-yosemite-division-title-over-no-11-bakersfield-ca/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/no-9-clovis-ca-captures-yosemite-division-title-over-no-11-bakersfield-ca/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:41:03 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11378 Bakersfield (No.11) placed a meet-high seven wrestlers in the finals, winning four. The Drillers’ team total of 271.5 points was second to Clovis’ (No.9) 310.5, but the number Drillers coach Andy Varner was most concerned with was 10: That’s the number of BHS wrestlers who advanced to next Saturday’s section Grand Masters meet at Clovis-Buchanan.

“These kids have gone through the wars now; they know what to expect,” Varner said. “They understand, hey, we’ve got one more week and then we can go. We’re in a pretty good position.”

And though Clovis, deeper than Bakersfield but without quite as many state-title threats, had Masters qualifiers at all 14 weights, the Drillers are more concerned with how the team score will look at state, where Bakersfield, and not Clovis, will be the defending champion.

“It’s all about state,” BHS senior Adam Fierro said. “Congratulations to them, good for them, they come out with the victory, but our goal isn’t to win this tournament.”

For Article by Zach Ewing, Californian

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/no-9-clovis-ca-captures-yosemite-division-title-over-no-11-bakersfield-ca/feed/ 0 No. 3 Brandon (FL) Clinches 22nd State Team Title, 7 Individual Titles http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/no-3-brandon-fl-clinches-22nd-state-team-title-7-individual-titles/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/no-3-brandon-fl-clinches-22nd-state-team-title-7-individual-titles/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:38:31 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11382 No. 3 Brandon High School wrestling team comes home from Lakeland tonight, Feb. 19, with its 11th consecutive state title — and 22nd state crown overall.

Seven wrestlers earned individual state titles, which is a Brandon High record, a milestone first reached in 2004. That’s the year Brandon scored 271 points, just two more than they did tonight.

“Seven’s the record, we tied the record,” said assistant coach Bob Hendrickson, who played for Cozart as a high schooler and has coached with him for 22 years.

Bringing home state titles: James Flint, Kevin Norstrem (No. 7 @ 125), Rossi Bruno (No. 6 @ 130),  Tyler Liberatore (No. 4 @ 135), Clark Glass (No. 12 @ 152), Wally Figaro (No. 7 @ 160) and Kyle Koziel.

For Complete Story by Linda Chion Kenney, Brandon Patch


For Florida State Tournament Results & Brackets

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/20/no-3-brandon-fl-clinches-22nd-state-team-title-7-individual-titles/feed/ 0 Dmitri Willis defeats Dylan Reel (HM @ 160) and His Quest for 4 Titles http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/dylan-reel-hm-160-defeated-in-second-sudden-death/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/dylan-reel-hm-160-defeated-in-second-sudden-death/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:01:07 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11354 Washington junior Dylan Reel’s (HM @ 160) dream of becoming the 12th Illinois wrestler to win four state championships came to an end Saturday at the Class 2A individual finals at Assembly Hall in Champaign.

Lombard Montini senior Dmitri Willis scored a takedown in the final second of sudden death overtime to stun the Panther two-time state champ, 3-1 in the 160-pound semifinals.

Reel came back to win in wrestlebacks and will join teammates Brandon Rice (135) and Colton Gladwell (140) in going after third place medals. LaSalle-Peru senior Jason Huebbe lost a  3-1 decision to Lombard Montini’s Ross Ferraro in the semifinals, but will wrestling for third also after pinning Richmond’s Zach Boettier in wrestebacks.

For Complete Story by Stan Morris, Journal Star

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/dylan-reel-hm-160-defeated-in-second-sudden-death/feed/ 0 Gabe Asano takes down Preston Crouse (H.M. @ 145) In Semi-Finals at Missouri State Tournament http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/preston-crouse-hm-145-defeated-in-semi-finals-at-missouri-state-tournament/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/preston-crouse-hm-145-defeated-in-semi-finals-at-missouri-state-tournament/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:47:40 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11320

The Waynesville Tigers will be well represented at the final day of the Missouri state wrestling tournament. Sophomore Andrew Wallace and senior Gabe Asano pushed through to Saturday’s title matches with two wins each Friday.

Asano (145) knocked off Park Hill’s Preston Crouse (HM @ 145) 6-5 in the semifinals to reach the title match. Crouse was 49-2 entering the match and was the top-ranked wrestler in at 145 pounds in Class 4.

Wallace (103) defeated Northwest’s Justin Nahlik 7-4 in his semifinal match to move on.

Wallace and Asano are the only two Tigers still left in the competition. The other four Tigers were eliminated Thursday and Friday.

The championship round gets underway at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.

Story by Brent Foster, Waynesville Daily Guide

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/preston-crouse-hm-145-defeated-in-semi-finals-at-missouri-state-tournament/feed/ 0 Zach Witte beats Chad Ryan (H.M. @ 145) in Semi-finals of Iowa State Wrestling Tournament http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/chad-ryan-hm-145-defeated-in-semi-finals-of-iowa-state-wrestling-tournament/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/chad-ryan-hm-145-defeated-in-semi-finals-of-iowa-state-wrestling-tournament/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:44:53 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11323 After a season away from the state wrestling tournament, the Cedar Rapids Prairie junior, Zach Witte, secured his return to the state finals. Just like he did when he was a state finalist as a freshman.

Witte scored a takedown and nearfall points in the final seconds to beat Sioux City North’s defending state champ and top-ranked Chad Ryan (H.M. @ 145), 5-1, in the 145-pound semifinals of the Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 3A state wrestling tournament Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

“I’m so glad I finally made it,” Witte said. “This was my goal all year round. I still have one more step to where I want to be.”

Witte (37-0) will hang out with friends and enjoy the feat until tomorrow morning before focusing on his championship match against Urbandale’s second-ranked Gabe Moreno (40-1). Prairie Coach Blake Williams witnessed how Witte dedicated himself to overcome last year’s disappointment of not qualifying, placing third at district behind last year’s eventual state champion and runner-up.

“He knows he wanted to get back to where he was two years ago and now go out and win this thing,” Williams said. “He’s happy, but he’s not going to be satisfied.”

Witte and Ryan produced an exciting, action-filled match, despite only managing to exchange escapes for a 1-1 score after regulation. Conditioning paid off for Witte in the sudden victory period. He had a little more gas in the tank when Witte countered Ryan’s takedown attempt, putting Ryan on his back.

For Complete article by Eastern Iowa High School Sports

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/chad-ryan-hm-145-defeated-in-semi-finals-of-iowa-state-wrestling-tournament/feed/ 0 Justin Koethe (H.M. @ 160) DQ’d for Illegal Slam http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/justin-koethe-hm-160-dqd-for-illegal-slam/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/justin-koethe-hm-160-dqd-for-illegal-slam/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:43:12 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11330 The boo birds were chirping Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

They were protesting a decision made by an athletic trainer from Iowa State University that ended the 160-pound semifinal match at the Class 3A state wrestling tournament between Sioux City East’s Ethan Lara and top-ranked Justin Koethe (HM @ 160) of Iowa City West.

Lara dislocated his left shoulder when he was illegally slammed to the mat late in the first period. He trailed 4-3 at the time, but he was declared the winner by injury default and qualified for tonight’s state finals.

“He’s fine,” East coach Vince Pederson said of Lara (22-4), the lone Northwest Iowan to advance to the finals.

To Continue Reading Article by Jerry Giese of SiouxCityJournal.com

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/justin-koethe-hm-160-dqd-for-illegal-slam/feed/ 0 Cody Phillips (No. 9 @ 112) Upset by Jarred Brooks in Indiana State Semi’s http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/cody-phillips-no-9-112-upset-in-indiana-state-semis/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/cody-phillips-no-9-112-upset-in-indiana-state-semis/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:41:21 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11334 Not suprisringly,112 continues to produce great matches at the Indiana State Wrestling Tournament.

Pendleton Heights’ Mason Todd (31-0) holds off a tough challenge from Hanover Central’s Paul Petrov for a 3-2 victory.

Big news in the other semifinal, where Warsaw’s Jarred Brooks (30-1) used a big second period to beat Union County’s Cody Phillips (No. 9 @ 112), the state champion the last two years at 103.

For Complete Article by IndyStar.com

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/cody-phillips-no-9-112-upset-in-indiana-state-semis/feed/ 0 Aaron Stevenson (H.M. @ 189) upsets Mitch Sliga (No. 9 @ 189) in Indiana State Semi’s http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/mitch-sliga-no-9-189-defeated-by-aaron-stevenson-hm-189-in-indiana-state-semis/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/mitch-sliga-no-9-189-defeated-by-aaron-stevenson-hm-189-in-indiana-state-semis/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:39:42 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11339 The 189 semifinal match between a pair of undefeateds in Fishers’ Mitch Sliga (No.9 @ 189) and Indian Creek’s Aaron Stevenson (HM @ 189) was surprisingly one-sided.

Stevenson scored a 2-point takedown and a 3-point nearfall near the end of the first period and went on to a 7-2 victory.

Stevenson (41-0) faces Bloomington North’s Garret Goldman (39-1) in the finals after Goldman — the son of Indiana University wrestling coach Duane Goldman — beat Evansville Mater Dei’s Josh Boots 10-0.

For complete article by Michael Pointer, Indy Star

]]> http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/mitch-sliga-no-9-189-defeated-by-aaron-stevenson-hm-189-in-indiana-state-semis/feed/ 0 Cory Clark (No. 8 @ 119) defeats Eric Devos (No. 10 @ 119) in Classic Match at Iowa State Tournament http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/cory-clark-no-8-119-defeats-eric-devos-no-10-119-at-iowa-state-tournament/ http://www.hswrestling.net/2011/02/19/cory-clark-no-8-119-defeats-eric-devos-no-10-119-at-iowa-state-tournament/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:36:52 +0000 HSW Reporter http://www.hswrestling.net/?p=11344 Among the stunning developments of Friday’s Class 3-A evening session at the traditional state wrestling tournament, perhaps the most was a near surprise.

Cory Clark (No. 8 @ 119) of Southeast Polk extended his career record to 128-0, but just barely, beating Eric DeVos (No. 10 @ 119) of Waverly-Shell Rock, 7-6 on a reversal with 32 seconds left. DeVos was a state champion last year.

It was the closest match of Clark’s high school career.

“I had a couple two-point matches my freshman year,” Clark said. “One-point, two-points, it’s kind of the same thing.”

Clark, a junior, had allowed three takedowns and no reversals in his career until Friday. Second-ranked DeVos (45-1) scored a takedown in the first period, and reversed Clark twice, the last to take a 6-5 lead in the third period. Clark later responded in kind.

For Article by Mike Malloy, Des Moines Register

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