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PA Crowns 1 Champion Earns 9 Medals at FILA Junior Nationals
The FILA Junior Nationals took place this weekend in Madison, Wisconsin with both Freestyle and Greco-Roman Divisions competing. FILA is the governing body of international amateur wrestling and stands for “International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles” which in French is Fédération Internationale des Luttes Associées (FILA). FILA Junior Nationals comprise 18-20 year old wrestlers from across the…
Read More12 Former PA Wrestlers Qualify for Olympic Trials
For many of the United State’s most talented wrestlers it has been a long four years of training, waiting, and competing. A few are college coaches who still have some unfinished business to take care of. Some have graduated in the past four years and since been eyeing Olympic medals in addition to their NCAA medals. For…
Read MoreLIVE Blog From Flo Nationals
I will be providing a live blog from the 2012 FloNationals at Drexel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania starting at 8:00 on Saturday. Just click on the “Live Events” tab.
Read MoreFloNationals Preview & Predictions
The 2012 FloNationals will be taking place this weekend in Philadelphia, PA at Drexel University. The Nation’s best wrestlers will collide and only one will be crowned FloNational Champion. Wrestling begins on Saturday at 8:00 AM and the finals will take place on Sunday at 4:00 PM. Here is a preview of each weight class…
Read MoreTeam USA Dismantles Team PA 34-9
Team USA proved superior on Sunday against Team PA with a (34-9) win at the Fitzgerald Field House in Pittsburgh. Three matches were decided in overtime, all three were won by Team USA, and there was only 1 major decision and 1 pin in the dual meet, also both recorded by Team USA. The highlight match…
Read MoreDapper Dan Wrestling Classic Information
The 2012 Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic is entering it’s 38th year and will feature PA’s best seniors vs. the USA’s best seniors. The event will take place this Sunday at 4:00 PM (March 25th) at the University of Pittsburgh’s Fitzgerald Field house The PA line-up will feature 4x State Champion Jimmy Gulibon (Derry Area) at 126 LBS…
Read MoreNational Team Rankings by TOM
TheOpenMat has updated their National High School Team Rankings. PA’s highest ranked team is Canon McMillan coming in at #7. #1 Blair Academy – New Jersey (1) Last Week: Beat #2-St. Edward, 27-22 This Week: vs. NHSCA Final Four Season Accomplishments: Ironman, Beast Champs, POWERade Champs #2 St. Edward – Ohio (2) Last…
Read MoreClinch Gear National Individual Rankings
“The Open Mat” has released updated National Rankings on 12/28/2011. The edition features many of PA’s stars. ————————– Again, we know we are far from perfect, but we do our best to stay on top of things, there are a lot of wrestlers across the nation. If you feel we are overlooking someone or are…
Read MoreUpdated Clinch Gear Rankings
TheOpenMat.com has updated its Clinch Gear Preseason National High School Individual Rankings. The impressive and detailed report by Willie Saylor is listed below. All information below, plus much more on USA Wrestling, can be found at TheOpenMat.com Commentary By Willie Saylor: “With new information coming in regarding weights, we’ve updated the national preseason rankings.…
Read MoreWrestle For a Cure Returns to Harrisburg
A great opportunity to witness some of the best wrestlers in the Nation will take place locally in Harrisburg, PA on Saturday November 12, 2011. The 2nd Annual event will host two divisions; an NCAA Division featuring various Division I programs in addition to several Division II and III, and a High School Division which will include…
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