Originally appeared on WisSports.net on 1/7/18
KAUKAUNA – A trio of Wisconsin wrestlers won individual championships at the 20th annual Cheesehead Invitational Saturday. Continue reading “Three Wisconsin wrestlers win titles at prestigious Cheesehead Invitational”
Originally appeared on WisSports.net on 1/4/18
For two decades, some of the best high school wrestling talent in the United States has traveled to Kaukauna for the Cheesehead Invitational.
This year, the crown jewel of Wisconsin wrestling turns 20. This edition features yet another formidable field. Continue reading “Cheesehead Invitational preview”
Originally appeared on WisSports.net on 1/1/18
The dust has settled on an exciting week of high school wrestling in Wisconsin. Below are results from six of the premier events we previewed earlier.
Originally appeared on wisconsin.talking10.com on 12/31/17
Andrew Crone was the lone Wisconsin starter to place at the 55th Midlands Championships in Hoffman Estates, Ill. this weekend.
The redshirt senior took seventh at 157 pounds and posted a 5-2 record over the course of the two-day event. Saturday marked Crone’s first ever trip to the podium at Midlands in five attempts. Continue reading “Crone takes seventh at Midlands Championships”
Originally appeared on wisconsin.talking10.com on 12/28/17
At the beginning of the season, redshirt freshman Evan Wick was given the tall task of replacing one of the most successful wrestlers in University of Wisconsin history.
His predecessor at 165 pounds, Isaac Jordan, was a four-time All-American, two-time Big Ten champion and a former NCAA finalist. Those are certainly big shoes to fill. Continue reading “Evan Wick quickly establishing himself in Badgers lineup”
Originally appeared on WisSports.net on 12/27/17
The holidays are traditionally one of the prime times for high school wrestling action in and around the state of Wisconsin.
This year is no exception.
The 23-team Badger State Wrestling Invitational that was held at the Alliant Energy Center last weekend is in the books. As is the Dvorak Invitational in Illinois, an event that featured teams from multiple states, including five of Wisconsin’s top squads. Continue reading “Holiday wrestling tournaments preview”
Originally appeared on WisSports.net on 12/22/17
The Al Dvorak Invitational is arguably the premier high school wrestling tournament in the state of Illinois.
This weekend’s edition of the annual event features two teams and 11 wrestlers that are nationally ranked and a host of squads and grapplers that are ranked in their respective states. Continue reading “Al Dvorak Invitational to feature some of Wisconsin’s top teams against Midwest’s best”
Originally appeared on WisSports.net on 12/20/17
Wisconsin Wrestling Online released its third team and individual rankings of the season Thursday.
With holiday tournaments looming, see how the latest rankings shook out. Continue reading “Wisconsin Wrestling Online rankings breakdown – 12/21/17”
Originally appeared on wiwrestling.com on 12/19/17
You will be hard-pressed to find a college wrestling program that recently endured the kind of week UW-Whitewater just went through.
From December 2-9, the Warhawks competed in five duals. That, in and of itself, can be taxing.
However, the quality of competition elevates this seven-day stretch to a different level. Continue reading “UW-Whitewater hopes to grow from grueling stretch”
Originally aired on Prep Report on 12/13/17
WisSports.net’s Nate Woelfel takes a look at some big early-season tournaments, top-ranked teams and wrestlers, and more
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