Daily Wrestling News for August 17, 2022

There’s a lot of wrestling news out there you don’t normally see, because it’s not really centralized, so that’s where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. Central at least five days a week. Not interested in getting another e-mail? Read the news you might have missed from around the world. Some news might be related to other sports but has a connection to wrestling, that’s why you’ll sometimes see those here as well.

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Kueter pins, Volk impresses for U20 World gold in Bulgaria – TheMat.com

The USA earned three medals on Tuesday at the U20 World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, including golds from Jore Volk and Ben Kueter and silver from Mitchell Mesenbrink.

Women’s freestyle team receives draws for U20 World Championships in Sofia – TheMat.com

The U.S. women’s freestyle team received its draws for the U20 World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Weighing In: Episode 256 – TheMat.TV

David Mirikitani and Mark Ostrander discuss a variety of topics from wrestling, and the larger sports market, in a wide-ranging discussion this week.

Kamal Bey at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center preparing for 2022 Worlds – TheMat.tv

Kamal Bey at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center preparing for 2022 Worlds

Book opens new chapter for Mulvane teacher | Area | derbyinformer.com

Kruger, 43, who is a Mulvane High School wrestling coach and teaches English at East High School in Wichita, took six months for the bulk of the writing, but it really started about two years ago when COVID-19 hit hard and he had some time to get the project rolling.

Berge rallies from five-point deficit to earn spot in U20 World finals – TheMat.com

Bennett Berge put together a big comeback win in the semifinals of the 2022 U20 World Championships and will wrestle for gold on Wednesday in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Wrestlers in Business Network Announces Sponsorship of Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Tournament — Wrestlers in Business Network

The Wrestlers in Business Network announced today that it would be a sponsor of the Falcon Invite collegiate tournament hosted by Friends University in Wichita, KS. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, November 5, at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas. 2022 will be the second year the event will be held, and it is unique in that there are both men’s and women’s divisions.

Elor Headlines Women’s U20 World Team Seeking Back-to-Back Titles – FloWrestling

Team USA is sending a talented young roster to Bulgaria this week, led by returning U20 World champ Amit Elor.

Valarie Solorio And Gabriella Gomez Set For Rematch At Who’s Number One – FloWrestling

Valarie Solorio and Gabriella Gomez have faced off in the finals of the biggest national stage. They will meet again at Who’s Number One on September 9.

InterMat Wrestling – What Wrestling Should Take from Football to Grow Attendance

College football kicks off in a few weeks and what is undoubtedly the fan and financial favorite of the college sports world, will have fans in droves filling up the stadiums.

Bethlehem Catholic’s Nate Desmond focused on learning and loving wrestling above all else | PA Power Wrestling

Desmond is focused on his own self-improvement and can find plenty from his experience in Fargo that nudges him along the learning curve and makes him a better wrestler.

EIWA Roundtable: Mark Hall and David McFadden Talk Penn RTC | InterMat

EIWA Roundtable: Mark Hall and David McFadden Talk Penn RTC

J.C. Cardenas Named ECWC Newcomer of the Year – SUNY Cortland Athletics

Cortland sophomore J.C. Cardenas (Brooklyn/Grand Street Campus) has been selected as the 2021-22 Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference (ECWC) Newcomer of the Year in a vote of the league’s head coaches and sports information directors this summer.

Upper St. Clair hires Tarr as wrestling coach | Sports | thealmanac.net

Seven years ago, Eli Tarr of Upper St. Clair enthusiastically raced home from kindergarten. He wanted to wrestle.

Vinny Barber Promoted To Head Men’s Wrestling Coach  – University of the Ozarks Athletics

Vinny Barber has been promoted to head men’s wrestling coach, it was announced by athletic director Jimmy Clark Tuesday (August 16).

Pointers Announce 2022-23 UWSP Men’s Wrestling Slate – University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Athletics

UW-Stevens Point men’s wrestling head coach Johnny Johnson announced the completion of his team’s 2022-23 schedule. The Pointers will host five events, including the annual Pointer Open and the 2023 WIAC Championships.

Boomer Fechko Named Head Coach of Storm Wrestling | Lake Erie College

Lake Erie College Athletics announced today that Craig ‘Boomer’ Fechko has been officially named the next head coach of the Storm Wrestling program.

Northern State Announces Schedules for Swimming, Wrestling, and Men’s and Women’s Basketball – Northern State University Athletics

Despite being on the heels of the fall sport seasons, Northern State Athletics is excited to release the 2022-23 schedules for Wolves swimming, wrestling, women’s basketball, and men’s basketball.

Former ASU Wrestling Coach Inducted into Oklahoma Sports HOF – Arizona State University Athletics

Former Sun Devil Wrestling head coach Lee Roy Smith was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame on Aug. 15, 2022 alongside five others.

Men’s Wrestling Announces 2022-23 Recruiting Class – Eastern Oregon University Athletics

Eastern Oregon University Men’s Wrestling and Head Coach, Dustin Azure is pleased to announce the addition of 12 recruits for the 2022-23 season. Of the 12 recruits, two are transfers and the remaining 10 are incoming freshman. Coach Azure is excited for the future of the Mountaineer Wrestling program.

WWE announces its newest class of recruits to join the WWE Performance Center | WWE

The 24-year-old Tracy Hancock is already an internationally renowned amateur wrestler, having competed at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound, Colorado Springs native has spent five years training with Team USA Wrestling, winning a bronze medal at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships.