Klingman: How do senior women's freestylers earn a living? Mesenbrink, Keckeisen among Academic All-Americans; #Fargo2025 is coming
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#Fargo2025: U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals
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The College Wrestling Fan Guide To 2025 USMC Junior Nationals - FloWrestling
We organized all the Fargo entries who have committed to compete at the D1 level, by school, for you, the NCAA college wrestling fan!
2025 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals Rosters: Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming - TheMat.com
Starting on July 1, USA Wrestling is publishing the state team rosters for the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals set for Fargo, N.D. State teams will be posted when a final roster has been submitted and confirmed with the state association.
Fargo Junior National Champions Since 2010 - InterMat
We're less than a week away from the 2025 16U and Junior National Championships - affectionately known as "Fargo."
New Jersey wrestling descends on Fargo to begin Junior National title quests - NJ.com
The best high school aged wrestlers in the country will all be in Fargo, ND next week to compete in the USA Wrestling Junior Nationals, beginning this Saturday, July 12, at the Fargo Dome, on the campus of North Dakota State University.
Eight Sweetwater County Wrestlers Bound for Junior Nationals in Fargo - SweetwaterNOW
A talented group of Sweetwater County wrestlers is set to compete on one of the biggest stages in wrestling.
Large Connecticut delegation heading to Junior and 16U national championships - Connecticut Wrestling Online
Nearly 100 wrestlers from Connecticut will be in Fargo, North Dakota beginning this weekend for the USA Wrestling Junior and 16U national championship tournament at the FargoDome on the campus of North Dakota State University.
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Summer Hours
The newsletter will be using what I call “summer hours” until we start the season again. It’ll mostly be in the usual 6 a.m. Central release point, but travel and family obligations will sometimes push the daily release time later in the morning.
Academic All-Americans
Nittany Lion Wrestler Mitchell Mesenbrink Named CSC First Team Academic All-American - Penn State - Official Athletics Website
Penn State sophomore one of 15 first team at-large honorees
Panther wrestling: Keckeisen adds CSC Academic All-American to historic legacy - UNI Athletics
Former UNI wrestler Parker Keckeisen added another prestigious academic honor to his Panther legacy on Wednesday as he was named a Third Team Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators (CSC).
McGeary Earns Third Consecutive CSC Academic All-American Honor - West Liberty University Athletics
In a testament to his excellence both in competition and the classroom, West Liberty University's Ty McGeary has been named to his third straight College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All‑America® Men's At‑Large team—with selection to the First Team for the second consecutive year.
Herman, Carlson and Cerett Tabbed CSC Academic All-Americans - Maryville University Athletics
Maryville University senior wrestler Ryan Herman and men's lacrosse seniors Dagan Carlson and Clayton Cerett were selected for the 2025 College Sports Communicator's Men's At-Large Team Academic All-America® honors.
Greyhound Trio Earn Academic All-America® At-Large Honors - UIndy Athletics
Three UIndy student-athletes were recognized as CSC Academic All-America® honorees as part of the At-Large teams, the organization announced on Wednesday.
Butka Named to 2025 At-Large Academic All-America® Third Team - Wilkes University Athletics
Cameron Butka (Scranton, PA/West Scranton) of the Wilkes University men's wrestling team has been named to the 2025 At-Large Academic All-America® Third Team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) and announced by the organization Wednesday afternoon.
Black Becomes First UC Men’s Wrestler in Program History to Earn CSC Academic All-America Honors - University of the Cumberlands Athletics
UC wrestler, O'Brian Black, has garnered College Sports Communicators Academic All-America honors for the first time in his career, as released by CSC officials on Wednesday afternoon.
More College News
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All-Quarter Century NCAA Wrestling Team: 165-Pound Finalists - FloWrestling
The Flowrestling team took a list of NCAA champs from the last 25 years and pared it down to four after a staff vote. Now you can weigh in with your vote.
InterMat's All-Quarter Century Team: Minnesota - InterMat ($$)
Welcome to a new recurring feature on InterMat celebrating the first 25 years of the 21st century. Every couple of days, we’ll examine a particular collegiate program and highlight its accomplishments over the past quarter century.
2025-26 Wrestling Season Ticket Renewals Now Available - Rutgers University Athletics
Season ticket renewals for the 2025-26 Rutgers wrestling campaign are now open. The Scarlet Knights host Big Ten Conference foes Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota and Purdue this season, with a full list of out-of-conference home opponents, number of home matches and dates released at a later date.
'Kind of got hooked': How sand wrestling made its way to the Muskingum Valley - Zanesville Times Recorder
Wyatt Abele is trying to introduce something different to the local wrestling community.
Salem Men’s Wrestling Unveils 2025-2026 Schedule - Salem University Athletics
After a successful debut season, the Salem Men's Wrestling program is excited to reveal the season schedule for their second season of competition.
Augsburg to honor 11 at Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony - MIAC
As part of Augsburg University's Homecoming week, nine alumni will be inducted into the university's Athletic Hall of Fame, and two others will be honored with special awards, during the 2025 Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony, to be held on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Foss Chapel.
Brewton-Parker Christian University Welcomes New Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach - Brewton-Parker Christian University
Brewton-Parker Christian University has announced the appointment of Cruz Phillips as the new Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach, a move aimed at strengthening the coaching staff for the Barons ahead of the 2025 wrestling season.
Make-A-Wish grants local wrestler’s wish to go to Hawaii - KFYRTV
Bismarck State College Wrestling signee Hailyann Turner is part of the Mystics’ inaugural signing class, whose first season is set to begin this winter.
Recruiting & Commitment News
Wrestlers Add Five Transfers to 2025-26 Roster - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics
The Chattanooga Mocs wrestling room is a work in progress, both literally and figuratively. Construction on what is to become one of the premier preparation facilities in the nation are well underway and due to be completed close to the start of the school year.
Morgan State Wrestling Welcomes Rohan “RJ” Bucknor - Morgan State University Athletics
Morgan State University's wrestling program has officially secured a major talent in Rohan "RJ" Bucknor.
Wrestling welcomes six for 2025–26 season | Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Wrestling is set to welcome six incoming student-athletes to the program ahead of the 2025–26 season. With state champions, nationally ranked competitors, and academic achievers, this class reinforces the program's tradition of excellence and commitment to developing elite talent on and off the mat.
Recent Commitment Listings
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High School News
Chanute’s AD, girls wrestling coach selected to hall of fame - Parsons Sun
Enshrined into eternity at his alma mater, Nick Nothern, the Chanute High School athletic director and girls wrestling coach, was selected as a member of the Cornell College Athletics Hall of Fame.
Long-time wrestling coach Chris Warran has passed away - Connecticut Wrestling Online
Long-time wrestling coach in eastern Connecticut, Chris Warran, passed away recently, according to a message shared by the Silverbacks Wrestling Club out of Willimantic.
Trial starts against former Bellwood-Antis wrestling coach - WTAJ
Following a trial delay after losing a key witness in January, the criminal trial of a former Bellwood-Antis school official began Monday.
International News
U20 Pan Am Championships - Brackets | Live Stream (Flo)
How Do Women's Freestyle Wrestlers Make A Living? - FloWrestling
Seven senior-level women offer insight about how they make a living as wrestlers.
Incoming First-Year Krazer Wins Gold At Grand Prix Of Spain With Marquez In Corner - Lehigh University Athletics
Lehigh incoming first-year Aubre Krazer won a gold medal at the Senior-level Grand Prix of Spain, July 5 in Madrid. Krazer went 4-0 to take the top spot at 59 kg. She was one of four athletes competing in the event, which served as a tune-up for next month's U20 World Championships in Bulgaria.
Real American Freestyle announces first bouts, including Bo Nickal for inaugural card - On3
Real American Freestyle announced bouts for its first card, that includes Bo Nickal, dubbed “RAF 01” on August 30th in Cleveland, Ohio. The full card is almost set, but it’s a loaded slate of matches for the new pro wrestling league.
Olympian wrestler Reetika suspended for doping, says she’d come out clean - Hindustan Times
Paris Olympian and Asian Championships silver medallist Reetika Hooda has been “provisionally suspended” for a doping violation by the National Anti Doping Agency, it has been learnt.
Other Sports: Wrestling team set for Budapest showdown - Gulf News
BAHRAIN’S wrestling national team are back in action later this month in a top international competition in Budapest, Hungary.
More Than Medals Americas wraps up in Rio de Janeiro - United World Wrestling
With young athletes at the center of United World Wrestling’s development strategy, the 2025 edition of *More Than Medals Americas* was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 23rd to 29th, following the U17 Pan-American Championships.
WCL names 2025 U20 Pan-American Championships team - Wrestling Canada Lutte
Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) is pleased to announce the athletes, coaches and support staff that will represent Canada at the 2025 U20 Pan-American (Pan-Am) Championships, July 10-12 in Lima, Peru.
Darian Cruz Dominates Grand Prix of Spain | Pennsylvania RTC
Darian Cruz delivered a flawless performance at the 2025 Grand Prix of Spain, winning the gold medal at 57kg and outscoring his opponents by a combined margin 29-0.
UWW and Inspire Institute of Sport host first-ever coaching course - United World Wrestling
United World Wrestling hosted a international coaching course at Inspire Institute of Sport in India from June 27 to July 1.
General News
Reusse: Cubs’ Michael Busch, baseball player from wrestling power Simley - Minnesota Star-Tribune
The Cubs and Busch were at Target Field to start a three-game series Tuesday night. Chicago arrived leading the NL Central with a 54-36 record, after a 5-1 homestand that included Busch hitting three home runs Friday vs. St. Louis and then another Saturday.
Podcasts and Video Shows
Is there a wrestling podcast out there that you haven’t seen featured in the newsletter that you think should? I try to find any and all shows, but there’s a lot out there, so if you’ve got one, comment on this post or e-mail me at jason@bryantwrestling.com with the name and a link and I’ll see what I can do. If it passes the smell test, I’ll throw it in there.
General College Sports
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SFA athletes fight back after sports cuts, sue for Title IX discrimination - CBS19
Beach volleyball players like Sophia Myers had just returned home for summer break when they received a surprising message.
Cal Poly facing complaints over Title IX compliance and swimming endowment concerns - KSBY
An internal investigation into Cal Poly Athletics and questions over Title IX compliance as the saga surrounding the elimination of the university's swim and dive programs continues.