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Josh Lowe
December 15, 2008
While the first weekend was full of fireworks with the Walsh Ironman, the second weekend had its own moments to remember. Highlights include St Edward Elite Duals, Midwest Classic, Central Ohio Duals, Strongsville Duals, Barnesville Invitational, and North Coast Classic.
Opening Weekend of High School Wrestling in Review
Josh Lowe
December 9, 2008
The high school wrestling season began with a bang! The Walsh Ironman is to high school wrestling as the Daytona 500 is to NASCAR. Arguably the season’s most prestigious event is its first. Here were my wrestler of the week, team of the week, some notes about the Walsh Ironman, and much more.
Wrestlers Looking to Improve in National Rankings
Matthew Lofton, Kent State Athletic Communications
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Golden Flashes Hoping Fast Start and Rise in National Polls Continue
Previewing the 2008-09 High School Season: Themes of Interest
Josh Lowe
December 3, 2008
Welcome to the month of December. After a nine-month hiatus, the high school wrestling season is upon us. The following paragraphs summarize many of the key themes of this season here in the Buckeye State. Can Graham repeat as national champions? Will there be true team title races in Division I and III? Who repeats as state champion? What milestones are accomplished this year?
Mount Union Comes Back from 16-0 Deficit to Beat John Carroll
Leonard Reich – Mount Union College SID
December 2, 2008
Alliance, OH — Mount Union College’s wrestling team scored a 23-20 victory over John Carroll University in the home and Ohio Athletic Conference opener Tuesday at Timken Gymnasium in Alliance. This was the first win for the Purple Raiders over the Blue Streaks in the last eight meetings between the two teams.
Fifth-year Seniors Lead The Way for the Golden Flashes at the Body Bar
Matthew Lofton, Kent State Athletic Communications
Nov. 23, 2008
Fifth-year seniors Drew Lashaway (141) and Jermail Porter (285) won their respective weight class while seven others placed as Kent State finished second with 115 points at the 2008 Body Bar Tournament hosted by Cornell. The Broncos of Boise State squeaked by the Golden Flashes with 125 team points.
Wildcats Roar Spoils Golden Flashes Fast Start at Boilermaker Challenge
Matthew Lofton, Kent State Athletic Communications
November 17, 2008
Kent State began the day with 32-10 and 30-12 wins over Tennessee-Chattanooga and Campbellsville. However, Northwestern crashed the party with a 21-8 win as the Golden Flashes finished 2-1 on the day at the 2008 Boilermaker Challenge hosted by Purdue.
Wildcats, Tigers and Mocs, Oh My!
Matthew Lofton, Kent State Athletic Communications
Nov. 13, 2008
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Kent State will participate in their first dual meets of the year Saturday when they travel to Purdue to take part in the Boilermaker Challenge. The Golden Flashes will take on nationally-ranked Northwestern and UT-Chattanooga (receiving votes). Also, KSU will face Campbellsville, an NAIA power.
Seven Blue Streaks Placewinners Help Carry John Carroll To A Third Place Showing At The National Catholic Invitational
John Carroll University SID
November 9, 2008
Seven Blue Streaks were top five placewinners, carrying John Carroll to a third-place finish Saturday at the National Catholic Wrestling Invitational Saturday at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Back with a bang: Falcons open season with victory in Mercyhurst invite
Skip Snow – Notre Dame College SID
November 9, 2008
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio — Notre Dame Wrestling came back with a bang on Saturday. The Falcons competed in the National Catholic Invitational (NCI) hosted by Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa., and the Blue & White emerged with a team victory and four individual champions. NDC placed first amound six teams with a score of 128 points, more than 30 points clear of the host Mercyhurst Lakers who finished second in the event, with 95 points.