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WV had four Flo All Americans. All four came from AA/A Region 1.

I just went through this process with my son. We had a D1 official visit and he was recruited by several schools from D1 to NWCA club wrestling. Knowing he's not likely to turn wrestling into a profession or make the Olympics, maybe the best choice is the best financial package and best fit. He cou...

1. Last time I checked this is a open forum. I know of one that got deleted because I asked it to be. 2. I have had hundreds and I do mean hundreds of people come to me and thank me for my post. 3. I let my officiating speak for itself. For anyone to think I am basis surely hasn't seen me officiate...

Coach let it go. Who do you think the fans of WV will listen to. A Hall of Famer who has devoted his entire life to the youth of the state or a person who spent a total time of 1.44 on the mats at a state tournament. Both kids are class acts and so are you. For the readers, 1. Coach Stump seems to ...

Good Luck to the 11 West Virginia Wrestlers Entered At Flo Nationals April 6-8 220 Tanner Clark Berkeley Springs 182 Jace Bradbury Summit Point Jackson Moomau Petersburg 152 William Miller Morgantown 138 Jamie Ward Alec Cook Weirton Andrew Shelek Wheeling 132 Steven Mitchell Wheeling Caleb Rea Weir...

Apparently you were not in attendance during the match with Stewart and Adams. The trainers from all directions worked with the dislocated finger and all were unsuccessful in getting the dislocation to fall back into place. Yes, Stewart was winning the match, yes, Noah Adams is an outstanding wrest...

Based on the feedback received thus far (3 / 165 views), the general message is lack of effort from the wrestlers, lack of effort from their parents and/or lack of effort from the coaches. Lack of understanding what to do seems to be a challenge also. What else? Thanks to the three that responded.

After one season with Division II Queens University of Charlotte, longtime Centre County resident Ken Chertow is moving on for another wrestling coaching opportunity. Queens’ athletic director made the announcement earlier this week, although the future opportunity is not yet known. Chertow — an Ol...

With all of the camps, clinics, access to information (Flo, Youtube, etc), in season out of state competition and the increased amount and popularity of off season and national tournaments...................why are there not more WV wrestlers competing in college? Why are there not more D1 wrestlers...

The "illegal" slam that cost Noah Adams a 4th state championship was terrible. Mr. Adams is phenomenal wrestler and I will take nothing away from the kid, but with that said Noah was losing in the finals his freshman year to Hayden Stewart and won that match because Hayden was not permitt...

I have it on strong authority that he is applying and does indeed want the job!!!!!

At a quick glance, WV's wrestlers are off to a very good start. Many wins in their opening matches. One interesting "coincidence" that is trending.............the wrestlers who went up in weight (wrestling heavier than their in season weight class) are having a rough time. Good luck to all...

WrestlingFan1 wrote:

DongerWrestle wrote:Huh? Two champions in one weight class? Interested to know the details. Can someone explain?

Short version, Hart won, but all involved won't admit to their mistake.

Acknowledging the mistake would get everybody on the road to restoring faith and credibility.

A couple of points to add: 1. Former WV wrestlers and Independence Alumni Nate Warden and Bowdy Boyce are registered and coming from Virginia and Tennessee. 2. As most know, this tournament is "weigh in Thursday and then no more weigh ins". Action begins Friday. The vast majority of the WV...

I’d be pretty disappointed if we couldn’t handle adding 2.5 rounds of wrestling to our tournament. I’m pretty disappointed it was suggested that WV couldn’t handle a 32 man bracket...HOPEFULLY you meant we’d struggle handling the large number of participants that CA has; which I agree would be a sh...

Aaacoach32 I am coaching my team in the CA states as I type this! But do you have the resources to run a State event such as this one? I have not been to a WV state tourney in years, so I don’t know What’s changed. One more note: It is really unfair to compare state to state tourney’s because here ...

Ye Bearhugger I was there I haven't missed a State Tourney since 1973,.Rule 3 Article 9 does not allow video replay and yes after watching the match it is apparent that a mistake was made by the scorekeeper and yes the scoresheet had the point in question on it!! I respect the Harts and the Wards a...

Takedowns: Braxton - 94; Opponents - 0 Escapes: Braxton - 8; Opponents - 42 Reversals: Braxton - 6; Opponents - 0 2Pt Nearfalls: Braxton - 19; Opponents - 0 3Pt Nearfalls: Braxton - 25; Opponents - 0 4Pt Nearfalls: Braxton - 0; Opponents - 0 1Pt Penalties: Braxton - 6; Opponents - 2 (Haynes/Ripley;...

The people who are focusing on the hypothetical situations are doing so to deflect attention away from the facts. The facts are the facts. This is what should be focused on. Agreed. Fact: Ward won the state title. “Watch out for the ringworm!” WV Mat Moderator Disagree, Ward was incorrectly awarded...

Just for fun let’s look at a dual between champs. 106- Hartley (SA) vs Boyers (EF) Hartley dec. 3-0 113- Holt (SA) vs Whorton (EF) Holt dec. 6-0 120- Staud (UHS) vs Laya (EF) Laya dec. 6-3 126- Roberts (PS) vs Whorton (EF) Whorton dec. 6-6 132- Quiocho (PS) vs Hall (OG) Hall maj dec. 6-10 138- Mart...

Just for fun let’s look at a dual between champs. 106- Hartley (SA) vs Boyers (EF) Hartley dec. 3-0 113- Holt (SA) vs Whorton (EF) Holt dec. 6-0 120- Staud (UHS) vs Laya (EF) Laya dec. 6-3 126- Roberts (PS) vs Whorton (EF) Whorton dec. 6-6 132- Quiocho (PS) vs Hall (OG) Hall maj dec. 6-10 138- Mart...

I got texts to check out wvmat. thanks for the morning smile ringworm. There are so many more reasons I wouldn't get father of the year. Awards are not part of Braxtons goals. His 7th grade year the tournament director for wood county tournament lobbied the coaches to vote for someone else for coac...

So you believe that the Winfield wrestler would have been more aggressive down 2 points with 10 seconds left than being down 1 point????? The problem with this situation is that it was not a judgment call, it was a blatant mistake that a entire group of people, including the Winfield coaches, could...

Ye Bearhugger I was there I haven't missed a State Tourney since 1973,.Rule 3 Article 9 does not allow video replay and yes after watching the match it is apparent that a mistake was made by the scorekeeper and yes the scoresheet had the point in question on it!! I respect the Harts and the Wards a...

Great choice for rules interpreter. Not only is he a great official but also young enough to fulfill the position in a way that only Dr. Welker did. He has years of experience, great people skills, and a desire to be the best he can be!!!! Congrats old friend and as I told you years ago if you want...

Great choice for rules interpreter. Not only is he a great official but also young enough to fulfill the position in a way that only Dr. Welker did. He has years of experience, great people skills, and a desire to be the best he can be!!!! Congrats old friend and as I told you years ago if you want...

For the record, the takedown that was scored to make the match 5-1 came with about ten seconds left in the second period as the tapper is coming on to the mat. As a coach, you would normally look at the scoreboard to see how much time you had to get off bottom and you would be coaching your guy har...

Wiseone, please check your private messages. I sent you one a few days ago and I have not received a reply.

Obviously you have just not checked yet.

Thanks

Obviously everything was done within guidelines. I have no problem with what school any wrestler goes to.

Heck, I know a wrestler or two that needs to get as far away from their current school as possible.