Northern Colorado names Teyon Ware new head coach
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Northern Colorado Names Teyon Ware Head Wrestling Coach - University of Northern Colorado Athletics
The University of Northern Colorado has announced the hiring of Teyon Ware as its new head wrestling coach.
UNC hires former Okla. wrestler, assistant coach as head coach of Bears program - Greeley Tribune
A former two-time NCAA champion wrestler, four-time All-American and longtime Division I assistant coach was announced as the new University of Northern Colorado head coach Tuesday afternoon.
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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.
More College News
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Division I Men
Iowa City high grad, NCAA qualifier Gabe Arnold no longer with Iowa wrestling - Des Moines Register
After two seasons with Iowa wrestling, Gabe Arnold, an Iowa City High graduate and 184-pound NCAA qualifier, is no longer with the program.
Wrestling unveils 2025-26 non-conference slate | Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin wrestling and head coach Chris Bono announced the Badgers' 2025-26 non-conference slate on Tuesday.
Hilton Coliseum Event Season Tickets Now Available - Iowa State University Athletics
Season tickets are now available for men's and women's basketball, wrestling, volleyball and gymnastics. Renewal and new season ticket options are available. Links for each sport can be found below.
Division II Men
Ferrum Joins NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas - Ferrum College
July 1, 2025 marks the beginning of Ferrum College's official membership in NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas. Ferrum is the 16th member of Conference Carolinas, which includes six institutions from the state of North Carolina, five from South Carolina, three from Georgia, and one each from Tennessee and Virginia.
Division III Men
10 Questions: Wrestling head coach Blake Roulo - Averett University Athletics
Michael Moore. He was a Division I All-American in Lock Haven. He was my head coach in high school. Basically, my whole coaching mantra really comes from him.
More Coaching Hires
Christian Knighton Elevated to Assistant Director of Gameday Operations/Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach - Central Methodist
After serving as a graduate assistant in the athletic department for the past two years, Christian Knighton has been elevated to Assistant Director of Gameday Operations & Facilities.
Richards Drops Interim Tag, Moves into Director of Wrestling Role Full-Time - Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics
After serving as the leader of the Illinois Wesleyan University wrestling programs under the interim for the 2024-25 season, Adam Richards has been promoted to the position full time IWU Director of Athletics Mike Wagner announced Tuesday, July
#Fargo2025
10 Incredible Women's Fargo Finals Matches - FloWrestling
Watch 10 of the best women's Fargo finals matches to prepare for this year's 16U and Junior Nationals on July 12-19.
Fargo Rosters: Maine, Maryland, Nevada, Ohio, South Dakota, West Virginia - TheMat.com
Starting on July1, USA Wrestling is publishing the state team rosters for the 2025 USMC Junior and 16U Nationals set for Fargo, N.D. State teams will be posted when a final roster has been submitted and confirmed with the state association.
High School News
Chicago sweeps titles at Beat the Streets National Duals in Philadelphia - TheMat.com
The 2025 Beat the Streets National Duals were held at The Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with both Chicago Boys and Chicago Girls teams winning titles.
John White returns as Matanzas High's head wrestling coach | Palm Coast Observer
White, who coached wrestling for 17 years at the school before stepping down three years ago, will lead both the boys and girls teams.
Rossville wrestler Noah Weaver wins male Journal & Courier Student Athlete of the Year - Journal & Courier
The Journal & Courier sports department is proud to present the 24th annual Student-Athlete of the Year awards.
Recruiting & Commitment News
InterMat's 2025 Recruiting Class Rankings: (#1-25) - InterMat ($$)
Some of it came down to how you value quantity over quality. As you peruse the rankings, you’ll see plenty of classes that had both.
Wrestling Welcomes 10 Newcomers For 2025-26 Campaign - University of North Carolina Athletics
Entering year three under the direction of head coach Rob Koll, the North Carolina wrestling program has welcomed 10 newcomers for the 2025-26 campaign.
Ersland Adds Highly-Ranked Heavyweight to Class of 2025 - Purdue Boilermakers - Official Athletics Website
The signing of Tyson Russell gives Purdue seven top-250 signees, which leads the Big Ten Conference in 2025.
Iowa Hawkeyes Make Early Move for Top 2027 Wrestling Recruit Landon Sidun | IAwrestle ($$)
The University of Iowa coaching staff wasted no time when the recruiting contact period for the Class of 2027 opened on June 15th.
Examining Iowa men's wrestling post-Bo Bassett decommitment - On3
The Iowa men’s wrestling program has been quite the source of conversation for the past 8-9 days.
Recent Commitment Listings
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General News
The New FloWrestling Experience: Smarter Brackets, Free Live Alerts & More - FloWrestling
FloWrestling has always been the home of wrestling—at every level, in every style, on every mat. But we’re about to take things to a whole new level.
Dan Gable Museum Works to Honor Legendary West Waterloo Coach Bob Siddens - NWHOF
In an effort to honor Robert S. Siddens, a man who helped grow wrestling in Waterloo and the state of Iowa, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum has launched an initiative to raise $500,000 for the Bob Siddens and Dan Gable Learning Center.
🤼 Andrew Hochstrasser Interview - Wrestling Snacks
Andrew Hochstrasser: then & now – coaching club kids vs. college athletes, and more...
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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Stephen F. Austin’s Axed Sports Spark Title IX Suit - Sportico
Just six weeks after Stephen F. Austin State University announced it would cut four athletic programs—including women’s golf, bowling and beach volleyball—six female athletes have filed a federal Title IX class action lawsuit, accusing the university of violating sex discrimination laws.
Cal Poly Swimmers Send School Letter Claiming Title IX Non-Compliance After Swimming Cuts - SwimSwam
A group of former swimmers from Cal Poly have sent a letter to the university alleging Title IX violations as part of a bid to save the women’s swimming & diving program from elimination.