Wrestling Links (1-29-12)

Posted on | January 29, 2012 | No Comments

Ex-MSU wrestler Rashad Evans wins at UFC on Fox 2, earns title shot
The Detroit News
(John J. Kim/Associated Press) Chicago — Former Michigan State wrestler Rashad Evans finally will get his shot at the UFC light-heavyweight title. Evans dominated previously unbeaten Phil Davis on Saturday at United Center during UFC on Fox 2, …
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Wrestling notes | Wheaton North’s Swider riding high after winning DVC title
Chicago Tribune
Swider was awarded the Gene Drendel Award for outstanding wrestler between 152 and 285 pounds, scoring three falls, including a pin of Glenbard East’s Eriberto Carreon in 3 minutes, 47 seconds for the 220-pound championship. He improved to 35-0 and is …
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Wrestling: Smerchek wins another title, helps L-C win Pulaski Invitational title
Green Bay Press Gazette
Overall, the Spartans placed 11 of their 14 wrestlers on Saturday to top second-place Oconto Falls 240-198 and win the event for the second consecutive year. Smerchek and senior Mike Uliana (152) were their two individual champions.
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High school wrestling: Niles wrestlers deliver upset
South Bend Tribune
JOSEPH — Niles wrestling coach Todd Hesson has always said his team was hard working. Putting together a solid day-long effort, Niles shocked Lakeshore by winning the expanded Berrien County Invitational. Hesson’s team finished with 213.5 points to …
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For Amy Whitbeck, wrestling is all about family
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Eliah Golding, left, with girlfriend and teammate Amy Whitbeck, says their daughter Kaydence has become a mascot for Brockport wrestlers. / TINA YEE staff photographer Head east: Born and raised in Duanesburg, about 22 miles northeast of Albany.
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Numbers concerns leave high schools wrestling to field teams
BurlingtonFreePress.com
Colchester High School wrestling coach Jason Benoure shouts out instructions to a member of his team during the Bob Benoure Tournament on Saturday. Benoure and most of the state’s other coaches are struggling to fill out their teams amid a decline in …
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Rocky wrestlers win FRL title
The Coloradoan
WESTMINSTER – Rocky Mountain High School’s wrestling team followed an undefeated dual meet season with a Front Range League championship. The Lobos used their depth Saturday to claim the conference title, edging two-time defending champion and host …
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CMR, GFH wrestlers win five duals
Great Falls Tribune
TRIBUNE PHOTO/RION SANDERS This wrestling season has not been altogether memorable for the CM Russell High wrestling team. But it still could be, and secret is to become forgetful. “The past is the past, and we have to forget about it,” said CMR …
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Valley wrestlers pin NLC titles
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
Kodiak finished with 304.5 points to win its first region wrestling title since 1992. Wasilla was the runner-up with 274.5 points, and Palmer finished third at 197.5. The Warriors crowned five individual champions, the most of any program in the …
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4 Juneau grapplers take Region V wrestling titles
Juneau Empire
The Ketchikan High School Kings took the Region V wrestling championships at JDHS on Saturday. The Kings also won the Sportsmanship Trophy and Kayhi’s 152-pound Kenny Hamilton was the tournament’s outstanding wrestler. Kayhi manager Brianna McLaughlin …
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Blogs

Old Dominion rips Campbell in wrestling | HamptonRoads.com …
By HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
BUIES CREEK, N.C. Eight Old Dominion wrestlers picked up wins Saturday and the No. 25 Monarchs beat host Campbell 31-7. Out of the 10 matches, nine were decided by decision or major decision. The Monarchs’ Brennan Brumley had the …
The Virginian-Pilot

*Spoilers:* Complete Impact Wrestling Results For 2/2 | WrestleZone
Results Courtesy of TheTurnbucklePost.com: Robert Roode kicks off Impact Wrestling with a promo. He says Jeff Hardy will not be seen again after last week.
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Web

Wrestling death: Maryland man dies at Severn wrestling school …
An aspiring professional wrestler died last week after he struck his head while practicing maneuvers at a Severn wrestling school, Anne Arundel County police …
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High school wrestling: St. John Bosco wrestling phenoms are stealth …
Moisture, condensation, fog — whatever you want to call it — has made it impossible to peek through two windows on the door of the St. John Bosco wrestling …
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