SC Wrestling News 2006-2007


Ken Chertow is hosting a Weekend Warrior Wrestling Camp at Indian Land Elementary gym November 16-18th. 
Indian Land Weekend Warrior Camp
Weekend Warrior IL Application
Coach Mike Kersey
4137 Doby Bridge Rd.
Fort Mill, SC 29715
School# (803)548-9427
Fax# (803)548-3011
Home# (803)285-6934
Cell#(803)287-5614
mkersey@mail.lcsd.k12.sc.us



NEWBERRY, S.C. - The Newberry College wrestling team will conduct a Fall Wrestling Clinic for 
aspiring wrestlers, it was announced today.

The clinic sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from September 25 through October 25. 
The sessions will run from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in the MacLean Gymnasium on Newberry’s campus.

Head Wrestling Coach Jason Valek as well as Assistant Coaches Matt Finley and Kelly Revells will 
be the instructors for this five-week series.

The cost to attend the clinic is $175 for all ten sessions or $100 for a choice of any five.

To register, call 803-321-5101 or contact Coach Finley at matthew.finley@newberry.edu




Congratulations to Brittany Delgado of Hillcrest High School for being selected to the
First Team TheMat.com/ASICS Girls High School All-American Team!


Congratulations to our four National Champions at the NHSCA National Open!
Hayden Cavender (Spartanburg Methodist College) - 1st (National Champion College 125 lbs.)
Richie Schneider (North Myrtle Beach H.S.) - 1st (National Champion High School 103 lbs.)
T.T. Prayther (North Myrtle Beach H.S.) - 1st (National Champion High School 125 lbs.)
Jordan Wigger (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 1st (National Champion Middle School 85 lbs.)
National Open Team and Top Placers
National Open High School division results
National Open Middle School division results
National Open Elementary division results
National Open College/Open division results


Congratulations to our Wrestling USA Magazine High School All-Americans for 2007!
J.C. Oddo (Eastside H.S.) - All-American
Pat Stanley (Bishop England H.S.) - Honorable Mention All-American


Congratulations to our two National Champions at AAU Spring Youth Nationals in TN!
Clay Walker (Eastside Youth Wrestling) - 1st (National Champion Junior 70 lbs.)
Luke Bikulege (Eastside Youth Wrestling) - 1st (National Champion Midget 60 lbs.)


Congratulations to JC Oddo of Eastside for being selected as the
2007 Dave Schultz High School Excellence winner from SC!


Congratulations to Steve Laprad, Jim Barnes, Tom Ellenberger and Col. James Roberts for their
selection into the South Carolina state chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame!



Newberry College wrestlers - Henry, Anundson Qualify for Olympic Training Center
4/24/2007
AKRON, Ohio - Alonzo Henry and Kelly Anundson, competing for the Black Knights Wrestling Club, 
claimed All-American status at the Asics University National Championships held April 19-April 22.
By attaining this All-American honor, both Henry and Anundson have achieved "Elite" status with 
the United States Olympic Committee and the Olympic Training Center.  They have received free 
access to the training center in Colorado Springs, CO to concentrate on improving their wrestling 
skills. They also qualified for the Greco Roman University Games and World Championships.  
They are now considered to be part of the United States Olympic Devolopment Training in preparation 
for International Competition.
Henry, competing at 264.5 lbs. fought his way back through the consolation bracket to claim 
fourth-place in the Greco-Roman at the event; Anundson placed sixth in the 264.5 lbs. 
Greco-Roman division as well.  The University National Championships are open to all athletes 
born 1983 - 1989 that are U.S. citizens and have graduated from high school.  
Also competing for the Black Knights Wrestling Club were Dwayne Tolleson and Mike Peterson.  
The Black Knights Wrestling Club placed 14 out of 58 clubs in the University National 
Championships in the Greco-Roman wrestling division.


Newberry College Wrestling Signee Johnson wins Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award
4/24/2007
NEWBERRY, S.C. - The National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum in Stillwater, Okla. has announced 
its 2007 state winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award. This annual award is 
bestowed upon high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, 
character, citizenship, and community service. 
Among the winners selected from the 48 states that sponsor high school wrestling championships is 
Kamron Johnson, who will wrestle for Newberry College for the 2007-08 season.  Johnson is expected 
to compete in the 141 for 149-pound weight classes for the Indians. 
The award, named in honor of Olympic and World Champion Dave Schultz, has recognized 482 wrestlers 
since its inception in 1996. 
Five regional winners will be selected from the 48 state winners on April 23, and from that group, 
one individual will be selected as the national winner. The national winner will be invited to 
Honors Weekend, June 1-2, in Stillwater, Okla. to receive the award.


The 2007 Dave Schultz High School Excellence winners announced for all 48 states
First female ever selected
STILLWATER, Okla. -- The National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum in Stillwater, Okla. has announced 
its 2007 state winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award. This annual award is bestowed 
upon high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, character, 
citizenship, and community service. 
Among the winners selected from the 48 states that sponsor high school wrestling championships is the 
first female wrestler ever to win the Dave Schultz Award, Randolyn “Hoku” Nohara from Kamehameha 
School in Honolulu, Hawaii. Nohara recently won her fourth consecutive Hawaii State Wrestling 
Championship in the 220-pound girls division. A world-class power lifter, she also set 12 world 
records in the bench press and dead lift. She will attend the University of Hawaii next fall on 
a softball scholarship.
“I know that I have been given some ability and I try to honor that by working as hard as I can 
to make the most of it,” Nohara said. “It is a great honor to be the first female to win this award.” 
The award, named in honor of Olympic and World Champion Dave Schultz, has recognized 482 wrestlers 
since its inception in 1996. 
“A graduate of Palo Alto High School and the University of Oklahoma, Dave Schultz was one of the 
greatest and most well-liked high school, collegiate, and international wrestlers the United States 
has ever had,” said Lee Roy Smith, Executive Director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Regarded as a tireless competitor and supreme tactician on the mat, he was beloved throughout the 
world of amateur wrestling for his friendliness and eagerness to lend help or advice to teammates 
and opponents alike. Schultz was inducted into the sport’s Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member in 1997.
This year the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum will expand its Dave Schultz High School 
Excellence program to include a Leadership Camp for those individuals selected for the award. 
“Thanks to a grant from a private foundation, we are pleased to expand this program and provide 
the winners of our Dave Schultz Award with the opportunity to attend an all-expense-paid Leadership Camp 
at the United States Olympic Training Center from June 18-21, in Colorado Springs, Colo.,” Smith said.
The camp will be hosted and organized at the Olympic Training Center by USA Wrestling (USAW), 
the sport’s governing body.
“USA Wrestling is equally excited to join the Hall of Fame in fulfilling the requirements of 
this program by providing a World Class program at the Olympic Training Center for the 
student-athletes chosen to participate in this camp,” said Rich Bender, USAW Executive Director. 
“The camp agenda will include instructional sessions with our freestyle and Greco Roman national 
coaches and wrestlers, and will also feature presentations on sport psychology, strength and 
conditioning, nutrition, leadership development, and public speaking presented by experts in the field.”
Part of the foundation’s funding criteria requires that, after the camp, the award winners speak 
to at-risk youth in their communities on the benefits of participating in extra curricular 
activities like athletics. 
Smith said the leadership and public speaking sessions will help the student-athletes prepare 
to fulfill this responsibility. “These student-wrestlers are role models in their communities 
and have an opportunity to influence young people in a very meaningful way. Statistics show 
that both male and female students are more likely to stay in school, graduate, and become 
more productive citizens when they are involved in extra curricular activities and after school 
programs like sports, art, debate and music.”
Five regional winners will be selected from the 48 state winners on April 23, and from that group, 
one individual will be selected as the national winner. The national winner will be invited to 
Honors Weekend, June 1-2, in Stillwater, Okla. to receive the award.

Following are the 2007 winners and their high school, listed by state:
Alabama / Derek Carmichael / Prattville High School
Alaska / Hollan Gravely / Colony High School
Arizona / Kyle DeBerry / Sunnyside High School
California / Boris Novachkov / Fremont High School
Colorado / Sonny Yohn / Alamosa
Connecticut / T.J. Hepburn / Ledyard High School
Delaware / Connor McDonald / Sussex Central Sr. High School
Florida / Brandon Hatchett / Oveido High School
Georgia / Dorian Henderson / Columbus High School
Hawaii / Randolyn “Hoku” Nohara / Kamehameha School
Idaho / Kirk Smith / Centennial High School
Illinois / Mike Benefiel / Montini High School
Indiana / Ian Henton / Mishawaka High School
Iowa / Jimmy Waters / Lewis Central High School
Kansas / Brett Bahe / Great Bend High School
Kentucky / Tyler Voth / Paul Dunbar High School
Louisiana / Kamron Johnston / Parkway High School
Maine / Doug Williams / Sanford High School
Maryland / Eren Civan / Walt Whitman High School
Massachusetts / Sean Bilodeau / Brooks High School
Michigan / Justin Zeerip / Hesperia High School
Minnesota / Zachary Sanders / Wabasha-Kellogg High School
Missouri / Scott O’Donnell / Oak Park High School
Montana / Evan Hinebauch / Havre High School
Nebraska / Andy Pokorny / Bennington High School
Nevada / Kyle Barrett / Palo Verde High School
New Hampshire / D.J. Meagher / Bow High School
New Jersey / Kellen Russell / Blair Academy
New Mexico / Vicente Varela / Rio Rancho High School
New York / Corey Jantzen / Shoreham-Wading River High School
North Carolina / Chris Bullins / McMichael High School
North Dakota / Tyler Steinwand / Mandan High School
Ohio / Colt Sponseller / West Holmes High School
Oklahoma / Chris Hacker / El Reno High School
Oregon / Ryan Smith / Crook County High School
Pennsylvania / Zach Kemmerer / Upper Perkiomen High School
Rhode Island / Charlie Simone / Bishop Hendricken School
South Carolina / J.C. Oddo / Eastside High School
South Dakota / Sid Bice / Winner High School
Tennessee / Kelly Felix / Franklin High School
Texas / Luke Silver / Bishop Lynch High School
Utah / Shay Warren / Webber High School
Vermont / Ethan Raymond / Middlebury Union High School
Virginia / Cody Gardner / Christiansburg High School
Washington / Kelly Kubec / Lake Stevens High School
West Virginia / Dustin Haislip / Musselman High School
Wisconsin / T.J. Wunnicke / Dodgeville High School
Wyoming / Jeff Wood / Campbell County High School


SC wrestlers with Collegiate coaching accomplishments from this season:
Coach Tom Borrelli (Goose Creek '75) - Central Michigan (NCAA D1) - 15th - 37 pts., 3 All-Americans, 5th, 7th, 8th
Coach Dan Wirnsberger (Greer '90) - Bucknell (NCAA D1) - 42nd (1st year reinstated program) - 8 pts.
Coach Jason Valek (Dutch Fork '94) - Newberry (NCAA D2) - 25th (2nd year in D2), 6 NCAA qualifers


Wrestling USA Magazine Final Top Ten Teams Southeast Region 2007
1. Brandon H.S., Florida
2. Oviedo H.S., Florida
3. Soddy Daisy H.S., Tennessee
4. Cary H.S., North Carolina
5. South Dade H.S., Florida
6. McEachern H.S., Georgia
7. Fort Dorchester H.S., South Carolina
8. Brother Martin H.S., Louisiana
9. Vestavia Hills H.S., Alabama
10. Summerville H.S., South Carolina
10. Walton H.S., Georgia



Stallions' Mitchell, FM's Green, Brotemarkle win titles - The Rock Hill Herald 
Sunkins captures 3-A title - The Island Packet
Singleton, Burns take second at wrestling finals - The Beaufort Gazette
Six Lowcountry wrestlers capture state titles - The Post and Courier
Oddo's record outing highlights Eagles' haul - The Greenville News
DeVita, Lance win AAAA state titles for Hillcrest - The Greenville News
Loris' Willard wins another title - The Sun News 
Golden day for three Chiefs - The Sun News 
189 POUNDS: Griswold slays giants on way to his crown - The Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Wrestling notes - The Spartanburg Herald-Journal
135 POUNDS: Byrnes' Cloonan finishes with perfect 53-0 mark - The Spartanburg Herald-Journal
1A/2A: Three grapplers claim silver - The Spartanburg Herald-Journal
4A State Dual coverage - The State Newspaper
3A State Dual coverage - The State Newspaper
2A-1A State Dual coverage - The State Newspaper
11 Eastside High wrestlers aim for state titles - The Greenville News
Lance in drive for state meet - The Greenville News


4A Upper State Wrestling Championships
4A Lower State Wrestling Championships
3A Upper State Wrestling Championships
3A Lower State Wrestling Championships
2A-1A Upper State Wrestling Championships

Great article on the new guidelines involving weight loss this season

4A State Dual coverage - The Post and Courier
4A State Dual coverage - The State Newspaper
4A State Dual coverage - The Greenville News
3A State Dual coverage - The State Newspaper
3A State Dual coverage - The Greenville News
3A State Dual coverage - The Sun News (same article as The State, but with photo)
2A State Dual coverage - The State Newspaper
2A State Dual coverage - The Sun News (same article as The State, but with photo)
2A State Dual coverage - Anderson Independent Mail
1A State Dual coverage - The State Newspaper

State Dual Semi-Final coverage - The State Newspaper
State Dual Semi-Final coverage - The Post and Courier
State Dual Semi-Final coverage - The Greenville News
State Dual Semi-Final coverage - The Rock Hill Herald
State Dual Semi-Final coverage - The Island Packet
State Dual Semi-Final coverage - The Sun News
State Dual Semi-Final coverage - Anderson Independent Mail

4A State Dual Championships (SCMAT exclusive) - Round 4 preview for Friday, February 9
4A State Dual Championships (SCMAT exclusive) - Round 3 completed
4A State Dual Championships (SCMAT exclusive) - Round 2 completed
4A State Dual Championships (SCMAT exclusive) - Round 1 completed
3A State Dual Championships (SCMAT exclusive) - Round 3 preview for Friday, February 9
3A State Dual Championships (SCMAT exclusive) - Round 2 completed
3A State Dual Championships (SCMAT exclusive) - Round 1 completed
2A State Dual Championships (SCMAT exclusive) - Round 4 preview for Friday, February 9
2A State Dual Championships (SCMAT exclusive) - Round 3 completed
2A State Dual Championships (SCMAT exclusive) - Round 2 completed
1A State Dual Championships (SCMAT exclusive) - Round 4 preview for Saturday, February 10

Gerald Jenkins has made a big impact at Fort Dorchester

Rams roll into AAAA wrestling semifinals
Hillcrest knocks Bearcats out of wrestling playoffs
Jackets heading to Final Four after topping White Knoll
Wave wrestlers roll past Battery Creek
Sunkins tops foe to secure narrow victory over visiting Chapin
Bluffton wrestlers suffer loss
Eagles beat Red Raiders in AAA wrestling
Crescent wins, Upper State next
Walhalla's little guys come up big

Duo still preaching the gospel of South Carolina wrestling
Mat titles up for grabs at L-E
Bearcats route Boiling Springs
Quinzi scores big victory for Jackets
Hawks wrestlers get landmark win
Chesterfield advances, blitzes Indian Land
Jackets take 6 championships

Eastside's Oddo makes History passing 200 career victories!
Hammond wins SCISA Dual title

Rock who? Jackets take title
Rock Hill defeats Irmo in the 1st round


2007 North-South All Star nomination form - Coaches-this is due by February 2nd
Coaches - If you did not get an e-mail from Coach Tommy Bell with the above nomination form and
additional letter that you will need to read, please e-mail Coach Bell at tbell@greenville.k12.sc.us


The January issue of Wrestling USA has Hillcrest's Brittany Delgado ranked #1 at 165+ for
High School Girls in the the Nation!  Congratulations Brittany!!

Extra mat time paves Panthers' path
Battery Creek wrestlers take first step
Bobcats gain win at home
A reversal of fortune in S.C.
State wrestling pioneer handing tourney reins to SCWCA
Records, rivals all falling to Oddo
Battery Creek ready to start playoff charge 
Mauldin wrestling on the rise
Hillcrest's Magnificent Seven
Hard work pays off for Pickens' Garrick
Time to turn up the pressure
Outbreak suspends play in Minnesota high schools
Minnesota high school wrestling programs suspended until Feb. 6

Hammond stepping down
Goose Creek wins back-to-back region titles
How big was Goose Creek's region win?
Berea wrestling takes on a top 10 look

Yellow Jackets put sting on Bearcats
Small athletes, big-time wrestling
Fake ‘rasslin’ no match for real wrestling these days
Rebels fend off pesky Bulldogs
Woodruff slips past Broome
Thackston propels Wolverines


Patriots topple powerful Wave
Walhalla dominates West Oak
Walhalla takes rival Warriors to the mat
Bearcats, Yellow Jackets up next
Cavaliers pound Vikings
Burros keeps getting stronger
Byrnes makes quick work of Spartanburg
Dorman's Miller draws strength from father
Williams, Cavaliers topple Bulldogs
Union, Gaffney grow at Greer duals tournament
Rebels take another title
St. Joseph's grasps two big victories
Rams prep for state playoffs with win over Mavericks
Riverside's Espey calls his wrestling coach Dad
Pickens wins wrestling tourney
Lions coach impressed with team's progress
Fowler helps fuel Liberty's success
Easley's Dillard keeps winning despite long odds for team
Blue Ridge's Underwood sets goals high
Seniors reviving Hillcrest wrestling
Yellow Jacket Invitational will keep wrestlers on mat
Battery Creek takes Beaufort County Wrestling Championships
Dolphins crush crosstown foe Eagles
Justin Cohen eligibility appeal (to wrestle at Hilton Head) was denied
HHH set to appeal wrestler's eligibility 
Dolphins repeat at County meet
Dominating win over Bluffton secures HHH's region crown
Rivals brace for crucial region wrestling battle
Fort Mill hits first road bump
Fort Mill Mat Men remain perfect
Wrestlers shooting for state title
Jackets take second at home tourney
Fort Mill wrestlers ready to tackle their region foes
Jackets take second at Bearcat wrestling classic
Veterans to stay at Fort Mill
Liberty wrestling



Patriots escape with another close win over Battery Creek
S.C. wrestlers getting an early start in middle school
Chapin getting by on guts, not glory

Walhalla vs. Crescent
Ugly win a thing of beauty for Razorbacks
WALHALLA WRESTLERS READY FOR CRESCENT">
Walhalla vs. Pendleton
Jackets take second at Bearcat wrestling classic
Fort Mill wrestlers ready to tackle their region foes
Westside, Abbeville and other wrestling news

North Myrtle Beach gains Hardee's Blue Devil title
Battery Creek Duals - Saturday
Battery Creek Duals - Friday
Hillcrest claims County crown
Champ tabs Hillcrest tourney favorite
Greenville County Wrestling crown up for grabs
Seahawks split two on Friday at BC Duals
Miller gets 100th as Dorman wins Dorman Duals
Byrnes cleans house at Woodruff tourney
Dorman dominates Gaffney on the mat
Woodruff outworks Broome
Wolverine wonder
Broome's Crowe on a mission
Steve Broome, wrestling coach, suffers a heart attack, in good condition
Bluffton wins wrestling match against N. Charleston
Seahawks avenge football loss with easy victory on wrestling mat
Newton has Seahawk wrestling on right track
Bluffton splits 2 matches

Squad-building is starting to pay off for Wren wrestlers
Liberty takes good record, health into '07
Eastside wrestlers hit the road in December
Hardee’s sponsors Dreher tournament
Wrestling schedule for State
Simms nears record
Summervile outduels Battery Creek
Dolphins grapplers eager for stretch of powerhouse foes

Battery Creek wins Lowcountry 
Green and Gold wrestling tournament
Bluffton places 7th at Lowcountry meet
Hilton Head wins Chapin Duals
Broome captures Centurion Duals 
Weddington (NC) captures 25th annual Bearcat Invitational at Rock Hill 
Tigers' Beck drops weight, raises intensity
Battery Creek dominates Colleton County 
Bluffton wrestlers 4th at Clover meet

Battery Creek rules Seahawk Duals
Camden right place for new coach
High school conversation - Josh Austin 
High school conversation - Aaron Counts
Wrestling remains the game at some schools

Byrnes' duo brings home gold at Rebel Invitational
Griswold, Cloonan carry on tradition
Top south wrestlers compete at Byrnes Rebel Invitational
Lexington Wildcats continue climb
B-C's Okoli is drawing upon all his talents
Swansea's good fortunes offer room to improve
Eau Claire High's first year program
Fort Mill defends at Clover Duals
Wrestling coach raises Boiling Springs from mat

Updates on several College Wrestlers with SC connections --
Brantly Hooks (Byrnes)  received a No. 6 ranking in the EIWA at 157 pounds and is currently 11-3 overall!
Willie Hilton (Orangeburg-Wilkinson) Runs Season Record To 15-0, J.J. Davis (Byrnes) Now At 13-1
Darius Caldwell (Swansea) still winning for The Citadel
Tony Moser (Chesterfield) doing well for Lassen at CACC North Regionals
Aaron Lambert (Dutch Fork) is ranked No. 8 in the 285-pound division in the latest Division II poll
Quinn Tolbert (Summerville) is ranked No. 8 in the 174-pound division in the latest Division II poll

Duyn Places Fourth as Bulldogs Finish 17th at Reno Tournament of Champions
Reno, Nev. - Junior Levi Duyn placed fourth at 149 pounds and three other Bulldogs earned two victories 
apiece as The Citadel wrestling team finished 17th out of 29 teams at the Reno Tournament of Champions 
on Wednesday at the Reno Downtown Convention Center in Reno, Nev.  Coming into the tournament as the 
seventh seed of the 149-pound bracket, Duyn advanced to the quarterfinals with three straight pins. 
After pinning eighth-seeded Mark Powell of Purdue in 2:35 to begin his day, Duyn notched another fall 
against Matt Black of Newberry College in 1:27. The redshirt-junior went on to the quarterfinals to 
face third-seeded Carter Downing of Wyoming after pinning Ryan Freeman of Oklahoma State in 3:52. 
Duyn dropped into the consolation bracket after being pinned by Downing in 1:56 to face Powell for 
the second time in the tournament. After defeating Powell by pin once again, this time in 4:21, 
Duyn earned another fall in 2:41 against Hadley Harrison of Clarion to advance to the third-place 
match where he lost to Downing for the second time on the day. Duyn still walked away from the 
tournament with a 5-2 record, all five victories by fall, and a fourth-place finish in the 149-pound 
bracket Freshman Tyler Sim earned a victory in his first bout of the tournament as he won a 6-1 decision 
against Sean Katz of Liberty to advance to the round of 16 in the 125-pound bracket. But Sim dropped 
into the consolation bracket after being pinned by fifth-seeded Brandon Pecin of Northwestern in 5:40. 
Sim advanced after earning a 7-5 decision against Toby Seger of Clarion, but his hopes for the podium 
ended after losing a 7-2 decision to sixth-seeded Nick Smith of Minnesota State.  Junior Michael Arias 
also advanced to the round of 16 in his bracket as he notched a 6-4 decision over Westley Kuser of Duke 
at 141 pounds. Arias' attempt to move on to the quarterfinals was thwarted, however, by eventual champion 
and top seed Kyle Larson of Oregon State who advanced with a 10-2 major decision. Arias earned a major 
decision of his own to advance in the consolation bracket as he defeated Micaiah Watkins of Embry-Riddle 
12-1, but his day ended after being pinned by Jason Cook of Purdue in 1:02.  Junior Darius Caldwell also 
notched two wins for the Bulldogs as after dropping a 9-0 major decision to 14th-ranked and fourth-seeded 
Brandon Mason of Oklahoma State in his first bout, he earned two victories in the consolation bracket. 
Caldwell earned 3-1 decisions over both Quinn Tolbert of Newberry College and Nick Walden of Embry-Riddle. 
His hopes of placing were dashed by Luke Feist of Stanford, who advanced with a 4-2 decision. 
The Bulldogs will return to the mats for the Southern Scuffle in Greensboro, N.C. on Dec. 29-30. 
All of the latest news from The Citadel wrestling team and all Bulldog athletics is available at 
www.CitadelSports.com. 
The Citadel Results at the Reno Tournament of Champions
125 Pounds - Tyler Sim, 2-2
133 Pounds - Anthony Easter, 0-2
141 Pounds - Michael Arias, 2-2; Matt Bullwinkel, 0-2
149 Pounds - Levi Duyn, 5-2
165 Pounds - Zachary Filter, 1-2
174 Pounds - Darius Caldwell, 2-2
184 Pounds - John Dickerson, 0-2
285 Pounds - John Buck, 0-2


Weir leads Silver Foxes to Taco Bell title
Josh Wilson shining for young 'Dogs
Byrnes cruises past upstart Dorman
Hillcrest wrestlers head to mountains
Greenville winning while focused on February 
Mavs get good grasp
New coach puts Pickens wrestlers on winning track 
Liberty wrestlers start fast 
Easley High wrestler Benjamin Maughan hopes to write better ending this season 
Yellow Jackets finish 2nd at Beef O'Brady's Invitational
Bucknell Wrestling

Seahawk wrestlers split tri-match at Beaufort
Injury-riddled Beaufort falls in two matches
Battery Creek stays unbeaten with wins 
'Cats sweep; lax opening gets blasted

Undefeated BC routs James Island 
Stratford gets past Beaufort
Walhalla wins Anderson Invitational
Rules alter wrestlers' methods
Summerville too much for North Myrtle Beach at the Outback Steakhouse Wrestling Classic
With Ike Okoli (Brookland-Cayce), the chase is on
Building a winner at Dreher

Fort Mill Wrestlers take 6th at Palmetto Classic
Mavericks see improvement 
Hillcrest thrilled with Slam finish
St. Joseph's off to good start 
Daniel wrestling team hits the mat 
Hooker proves he's leading man on wrestling mat, stage 

Eastside Eagle wrestlers grapple with winning legacy
Rams, Oddo, McMoore star at Southern Slam
Coach Nelsen expects young wrestlers to grow up fast
Young Mavs hitting mat 
Rams flex muscle in Georgia 
A Byrnes tradition
Prep wrestling preview
Camden High wrestling: Pointed toward success
Swansea Tigers have healthy outlook
Lexington Wilcats work with new cast
Stallions win first ever varsity wrestling match
High school wrestling preview - North Myrtle Beach and area teams
High Sschool Wrestling Capsules - myrtle Beach area
Fort Mill High varsity wrestling team is young
Riverside assistant wrestling coach dies after suffering brain aneurysm


Bulldogs Place Five at The Citadel Open
Charleston, S.C. - The Citadel wrestling team had five placers, including two champions, 
at The Citadel Open held at McAlister Field House on Sunday. Freshmen Matthew Leach and 
Thomas Knapp both had perfect records on the day and finished first in the 125 and 
141 pound weight classes respectively.

The 125-pound weight class featured a pair of teammates in the final as Leach and freshman 
Tyler Sim squared off. Leach advanced to the finals on three straight decisions, including 
an 11-0 major decision over Bradley Benton of Anderson University in the first round. Sim notched 
two falls and a decision on the way to the championship dual as he pinned Willie Jarman of 
Newberry in 3:09 in the first round and Michael Boring of Spartanburg Methodist in 5:44 in 
the second round. Leach narrowly defeated his teammate in the championship dual 7-6 to finish 
his day with a perfect 4-0 record while Sim notched a 3-1 mark.

Sophomore Anthony Easter took third place in the 133-pound weight class as the 2006 Southern 
Conference Freshman of the Year finished the day with a 5-1 record. After pinning Corey Hulsey 
of Appalachian State in 3:22 in the first round, Easter lost a 6-4 decision to Reimark Neidermeir 
of Belmont Abbey to drop into the consolation bracket. Easter won the next two decisions to set 
up a dual with his sophomore teammate Mike Fenton in the consolation semifinals. Easter took the 
dual 2-1 to advance to the third-place match where he defeated Spencer Jasper of Duke 9-3. 
After winning the first two bouts of the day by decision, Fenton lost his last two duals to 
finish with a record of 2-2. 

Knapp started his run in the tournament with a 10-2 major decision over Brandon Bradley of 
UNC-Pembroke. After three more victories by decision, Knapp defeated Dwayne Tolleson of 
Newberry 4-3 to claim the championship at the 141-pound weight class and a perfect 5-0 record. 

Freshman Zachary Filter was the fifth placer for the Bulldogs as he went 4-1 to take 
third place in the 165-pound weight class. Filter won his first two duals by major decision 
as he defeated Greg Satterfield of Limestone 12-0 and Cody Galloway of Spartanburg Methodist 
15-3. After being pinned by Eric Frick of Saint Andrews in the semifinals, Filter notched a 
fall over Will Harcum of Saint Andrews in 3:33 and advanced to face Joe Lafaille of Spartanburg 
Methodist in the third-place match. Filter earned a major decision over Lafaille 14-0 to take 
third place.

Others to compete in the tournament for the Bulldogs were junior Charlie Hopkins at 
125 pounds (0-2), freshman Derek Royster at 141 pounds (0-2), sophomore Matt Bullwinkel 
at 149 pounds (2-2) and freshman Griffen Greene at 165 pounds (1-2). 

The grapplers will host the Blue and White Intrasquad on Wednesday before competing in 
their first dual match of the season against Anderson University on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. 
at McAlister Field House. All of the latest news on The Citadel wrestling team can be 
found at www.CitadelSports.com. 

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Riverside assistant wrestling coach Bruce Gower passed away on Wednesday, November 1 at 7:05 p.m.  
He suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm on Tuesday night after wrestling practice.  He was 52 years old. 

Coach Bruce Gower was a Silver Level NWCA wrestling coach.  He was a two time state champion in 
Greenville, Ohio and then wrestled for the Coast Guard Academy and Drexel University where he was 
an NCAA Division 1 All American.  His coaching accomplishments include training several high school 
state champions, team state championships in Georgia, and Riverside's fourth place finish in 2004.  
Bruce was Director for sales for the Agfa Corporation headquartered in Greenville, SC.   
His involvement in Riverside wrestling began when he moved to Greenville in 1998 with wife, Berry, 
and his three sons (Nathan, Nick, and Drew Gower).
 
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JET Wrestling OPEN
at Walhalla High School
Saturday, November 11 
						
Registration: Coaches or clubs may pre register by fax or email. Send a list of wrestlers, 
with their divisions and weights by Friday November 10th 12:00 pm. We will do satellite 
weigh ins (weigh in the wrestlers after practice Thursday night, then fax or email their names in). 
We still will weigh in normally from 6am- 8:00am on Saturday.  We will spot check weights as needed. 
3 coaches allowed with each team, please list these coaches' names when you register.

Weigh-ins: 	6:00- 8:00a.m. Or satellite weigh-ins done by the club, faxed or emailed by 12 Noon 
on November 10th.   

Wrestling will begin at 9:30am
Hospitality room will be provided for coaches and officials.
We will have a concession stand for lunch and snacks.  
Please make checks payable to JET Wrestling club. 
All competitors and coaches should have a valid AAU membership card. 
A Tournament Outstanding Wrestling Award will be given

Any questions please contact: 
Greg Brewer  864-223-7595 (Home), 864-247-1003 (cell), 864-229-4301 ext 2307(school) or 
Jason Tannery at jetwrestlingclub@yahoo.com

Location: 	
Walhalla High School Gym			
151 Razorback Lane 
(off hwy 183 in Walhalla)
Walhalla SC, 29691

Date: November 11, 2006

Pre-registration fee: $10.00 per wrestler for each division and/or weight
Please use this format:

Wrestlers name	Club	Age division	Weight class

Fax number:  864- 229-4827 Attn GREG BREWER
Email:  jetwrestlingclub@yahoo.com

Day of tournament registration fee:  $15.00
   
Weigh Classes and divisions:
Tot Born 2000/after      30, 40, 45, 50, 55, Hwt 
Bantam 1998/1999       40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 90, HWT 
Midget 1996/1997        50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 103, 112, 120, 125, HWT 
Junior 1994/1995 	60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 120, 130, 140, HWT 
Middle School 6th-8th Grade 
70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, 160, 180,  HWT 
High School 9th-12th Grade 
103, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215, HWT
Tournament director reserves the right to pool weights to maximize mat time. 
 
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Piccard Chosen for NWCA All-Star Classic
Charleston, S.C. - Head wrestling coach Rob Hjerling has announced that senior Travis Piccard 
will become the first wrestler in the history of The Citadel to compete in the National Wrestling 
Coaches Association (NWCA) All-Star Classic on November 20 in Dallas, Texas.

"This is a great opportunity for Travis and a good stepping stone for our program," Hjerling said. 
"I'm really happy for Travis and I know he will represent The Citadel well."

The event is presented by the United States Marine Corps and will pit some of the top collegiate 
wrestlers in the nation against each other in 10 weight classes. This year's event will be the 
41st annual and held at the Dallas Convention Center Arena. This marks the third year in a row 
that the duals will be at the beginning of the season. Piccard will wrestle at the 157-pound 
weight class during the exhibition dual.

Piccard was ranked eighth nationally at 157 pounds in the Division 1 preseason rankings by the 
NWCA and its media website, InterMat. The native of Allendale, Mich., is coming off a redshirt 
season after going 35-5 and coming up just one round short of becoming an All-American in 2005. 
He earned a Southern Conference Championship in 2005, finished third in the SoCon in 2004, and 
was the conference runner-up in 2003. 

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Wrestling to Host The Citadel Open on Sunday, Nov. 5
Charleston, S.C. - The Citadel wrestling team will begin the 2006-07 season by hosting 
The Citadel Open this Sunday, Nov. 5, at McAlister Field House. 

Around 200 competitors from the Southeast will compete in the event targeted mainly for 
young wrestlers. Grapplers from Division I, Division II and club teams will all participate 
in the tournament.

"I'm really happy with the response that we are getting from this tournament," head coach 
Rob Hjerling said. "Last year we had a great turnout and we are getting an even bigger 
response this year."

"The Citadel Open is a great competition for our younger wrestlers to open up the season."

Weigh-ins will begin at 8 a.m. and the wrestling commences at 10 a.m. There is a $5 admission 
fee for the general public. Cadets as well as The Citadel faculty and staff all get in free.

Results from The Citadel Open and all of the latest on the Bulldog wrestling team will be 
available at www.CitadelSports.com. 

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Newberry College Camp & Takedown Tournament
At Landrum High School
November 18, 2006
Cost: $35.00 per wrestler
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 
8:30 		Registration
9:00 		Session I
10:00 		Session III
11:00 		Session III					
12:00 		Break For Lunch
1:00 		Session IV
2:30 		Session V
3:00 		Takedown Tournament

Clinicians
Jason Valek, Head Wrestling Coach, Newberry College
Kelly Revells, Assistant Wrestling Coach, Newberry College
Brandon Kelly, Newberry College Wrestler 
Andrew Young, Newberry College Wrestler 

Clinic will focus on the development of fundamental wrestling from each position through 
drills, technique and skill development. The clinic will include individual instruction 
from the Newberry College Staff and will include sessions that cover: 
Weight Management & Nutrition, Weight Training and Goal Setting.

Contact: 
Ray McCallister 
Head Wrestling Coach 
Landrum High School 
864) 457-2606 ext. 4720
Ray.mccallister@gw.spartanburg1.k12.sc.us

Jason Valek
Head Wrestling Coach 
Newberry College 
(803) 944 - 0599 
Jason.valek@newberry.edu 

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ASU Mountaineer Challenge
Appalachian State University 
ASU Varsity Gym, Boone, NC 

Saturday, November 11, 2006 
K - 12th YOUTH WRESTLING TOURNAMENT 

Weigh-ins: 
Friday 6:00 - 8:00 pm (Optional) 
Saturday 7:00 - 8:30 am (Weigh-ins close at 8:30 am) 

Coaches Meeting: 9:00 am 

Wrestling Begins: 9:30am (at least 8 mats will be used for an efficient tournament; no need for 
split sessions) 

AWARDS: Medals for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd. 

Standard AAU Divisions and Weight Classes will be used (Tot thru Elite) (Tournament directors 
reserve the right to combine or modify weight classes in the interest of fairness and quality 
competition)

Registration: $15 Registration Fee 
Registration closes 12:00 noon on Friday, Nov.10th (or after the first 600 paid entries) 

Must Pre-register at http://www.carolinawrestling.com , before noon on Friday. 

All teams and individuals MUST pre-register on-line AND make on-line registration payment. 
Complete Standard AAU Tournament Entry Form and bring to Weigh-In. (after you have 
pre-registered) 
No walk-in registration on Saturday 
Must make weight registered at or be scratched from the tournament. No Refunds. 
All wrestlers must have current AAU card. (AAU registration on-line for $12 at 
http://www.ncaauw.org ) 

Spectator Fees: $3 per adult; $2 per child; $5 per family (four or less). No charge for 
Coaches with current AAU Card 

RULES & TOURNAMENT NOTES 
Tournament Director reserves the right to combine or modify weight classes in the interest of 
fairness and quality competition. 
Folk style rules apply. Three 1 minute periods for Tots, Bantams, and Midgets; 1˝ minute periods 
for Junior and up. All consolation matches are three 1 minute periods. Double elimination tournament. 
If less than 6 in a weight class, round robin format will be used. 
All wrestlers, coaches, and spectators will be expected to adhere to the principles and behavior 
of good sportsmanship and the AAU Code of Conduct. Anyone violating these expectations will be 
expelled from the tournament. 
Tournament Director: JohnMark Bently can be contacted at bentlyjmo@appstate.edu This email address 
is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or 828-262-3082 
 
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LIMESTONE’S MOSS RANKED NO.1 IN EAST REGION
Limestone College sophomore Trey Moss (White Knoll) is ranked No. 1 in the pre-season NCAA Division II 
East Regional rankings in the heavyweight division. He is the first wrestler in Limestone’s history to 
earn a No.1 regional ranking.  Rest of story at http://athletics.limestone.edu/WRES10162006_1.htm


Coaching Changes for 2006-2007 - updated 10-6-06
Test Sites and Contacts for Wrestling Weight Certifications
SC Collegiate Wrestling Commitments in 2006 - updated 9-4-06

Goodale joins Limestone Saints Coaching staff


Cadet Freestyle Nationals Results for South Carolina

Cadet-105 - Eddie Coles (Eastside)
Match #1 Eddie Coles (South Carolina) over Yosnay Malverez (Nevada) Fall 1:24
Match #2 Eddie Coles (South Carolina) over Trevor Hejhal (Iowa) Dec 2-0,6-0
Match #3 Tracey Huffman (Oregon) over Eddie Coles (South Carolina) Dec 2-1,0-2,3-0
Match #4 Eddie Coles (South Carolina) over Derek Steeley (Oklahoma) Dec 0-5,3-2,5-0
Match #5 Eddie Coles (South Carolina) received a bye.
Match #6 Eddie Coles (South Carolina) over Frank Goodwin (Maryland) TF 6-0,6-0
Match #7 Nicky Gordon (Pennsylvania) over Eddie Coles (South Carolina) TF 8-2,7-0

Cadet-112 - Eli Ashby (Summerville)
Match #1 Josh Kindig (Pennsylvania) over Eli Ashby (South Carolina) TF 7-0,8-0
Match #2 Eli Ashby (South Carolina) over Jacob Mitchell (Louisiana) TF 9-1,6-0
Match #3 Eli Ashby (South Carolina) received a bye.
Match #4 Thomas Williams (California) over Eli Ashby (South Carolina) TF 6-0,6-0

Cadet-112 - Eric Rholetter (West-Oak)
Match #1 Eric Rholetter (South Carolina) over Mike Martignetti (Massachusetts) Fall 0:53
Match #2 Eric Rholetter (South Carolina) over Josiah Stotts (Arizona) Fall 0-8,1:10
Match #3 D.j. Rackley (Indiana) over Eric Rholetter (South Carolina) Dec 6-5,2-9,8-4
Match #4 Jake Ballweg (Iowa) over Eric Rholetter (South Carolina) TF 7-1,7-0

Cadet-140 - Deral Brown (Lugoff-Elgin)
Match #1 Deral Brown (South Carolina) over Jordan Braaten (North Dakota) TF 7-0,7-0
Match #2 Seth Easter (West Virginia) over Deral Brown (South Carolina) Dec 6-0,0-1,2-0
Match #3 Deral Brown (South Carolina) over Corey Duncan (Oklahoma) Dec 5-0,1-1,3-0
Match #4 Jesse Dong (Ohio) over Deral Brown (South Carolina) Dec 1-0,6-0

Cadet-189 - Doug Dewitt (Seneca???)
Match #1 Doug Dewitt (South Carolina) over Ryan Gray (Colorado) Dec 1-0,4-0
Match #2 Doug Dewitt (South Carolina) over Christian Smith (Oklahoma) Dec 1-0,6-0
Match #3 Caleb Lines (Minnesota) over Doug Dewitt (South Carolina) Fall 6-0,0:33
Match #4 Doug Dewitt (South Carolina) over Callen Jackson (Idaho) Fall 0-8,1:46
Match #5 Ryland Geiger (Oregon) over Doug Dewitt (South Carolina) TF 8-0,6-1


Hillcrest's Brittany Delgado became a National Champion at the 2006 ASICS/Vaughan Cadet & Junior National Championships


Chris Sinnett, 1979 state champion, becomes captain of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy bark Eagle
High School Realignmnet effective 2006-2007
SCMAT Photos 2006 - updated 5-12-06


Amateur Wrestling News Magazine selects All-Americans - South Carolina represented!
112 - Tyler Thompson, Spring Valley

Amateur Wrestling News Magazine All-American Honorable Mentions from the magazine article (issue dated July 2006):
119 - Cornelious Selke, Dutch Fork
130 - Matt Leach, Eastside
152 - Brantley Hooks, Byrnes
189 - Bryant Blanton, Summerville


Wrestling USA Magazine announced the 2006 High School All-Americans from South Carolina
Honorable Mention All-Americans:
Corneilius Selke, Dutch Fork
Matt Leach, Eastside
Tyler Thompson, Spring Valley


In the world of wrestling this month ...
On Friday, July 14, Iraq's national wrestling coach was killed in Baghdad. The Sunni coach,
Mohammed Karim Abid Sahib, was seized with one of his wrestlers as they left the sports center
in the northern neighborhood of Kazimiyah. He was shot to death while trying to escape.
On Saturday, July 15, the head of Iraq's Olympic Committee, Ahmad el Kijiye, was kidnapped along
with at least 30 of his co-workers by gunmen dressed in army uniforms. The kidnapping happened
in central Baghdad as they were leaving a meeting at a cultural center.


Southeast Kids/Cadet Regional Championships - Bantam - Freestyle
Southeast Kids/Cadet Regional Championships - Midget - Freestyle
Southeast Kids/Cadet Regional Championships - Novice - Freestyle
Southeast Kids/Cadet Regional Championships - Schoolboy/Girl - Freestyle
Southeast Kids/Cadet Regional Championships - Cadet - Freestyle

Southeast Kids/Cadet Regional Championships - Bantam - Greco
Southeast Kids/Cadet Regional Championships - Midget - Greco
Southeast Kids/Cadet Regional Championships - Novice - Greco
Southeast Kids/Cadet Regional Championships - Schoolboy/Girl - Greco
Southeast Kids/Cadet Regional Championships - Cadet - Greco