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High School

2019-20 Season begins: November 11, 2019
First matches may be held: December 4, 2019

Regional Tournaments: Weekend of February 15, 2020
State Tournament: February 27 - 29, 2020

Future State Tournament dates:
2020 - February 27 - 29
2021 - March 4 - 6
2022 - March 3 - 5
2023 - March 2 - 4
2024 - February 29 - March 2

2019 State Tournament Underclassmen: AAA || AA/A

2019-20 High School Tournament Dates


December 5, 2019
St. Marys High School is hosting Ravenswood High School on Thursday, December 5th at 6pm for a dual meet.
Both schools will be including our middle school programs as well. We would like to open the match up to 1-2 more teams (preferably that can bring middle schools as well). Please contact Head Coach Jay D. Smith at 304-966-6577 or jay.d.smith@k12.wv.us.

December 6-7, 2019
  • Philip Barbour will be holding a tournament next December 6-7. The format will be individual pools. We have space reserved for up to eight mats in two gyms. For more information e-mail Coach Pete Ferguson at peteferguson@yahoo.com.

    December 7, 2019
  • Raider Rumble
    Liberty Raleigh High School, Glen Daniel, WV
    Detail AT THIS LINK

  • Rick Link Invitational
    at Union Local High School, 66779 Belmont-Morristown Rd, Belmont, OH 43718
    Varsity pool tournament, We will place JV wrestlers if needed to fill pools.
    Info AT THIS LINK

  • 14th Mike Ellis Invitational
    Hurricane High School, Hurricane, WV
    16 teams, 4 pools
    Contact Person: Lee Cummings rlcummin@k12.wv.us or hmswrestling@hotmail.com"
    Detail AT THIS LINK

    December 13-14, 2019
  • Jason Eades Memorial
    Point Pleasant High School, Point Pleasant, WV
    Contact Coach John Bonecutter JBonecutter@k12.wv.us

  • Barnesville Doan Ford Invitational
    Barnesville, Ohio

  • 35th Annual Max Horz Invitational “Border Wars”
    December 13-14, 2019
    Berkeley Springs High School, Berkeley Springs, WV
    Details AT THIS LINK

  • Mountain Ridge HS in Frostburg, MD is looking for one more team to complete the field of ten teams for our dual meet tournament on December 13th & 14th. Frostburg is located an hour west of Morgantown on I-68. For more information contact Brian Davis at (304) 218-8802 or brian.m.davis@acpsmd.org

    December 14, 2019
  • Spring Valley Holiday Classic Duals
    Spring Valley High School, Huntington, WV
    Contact Chris Miles, cmilesmma@hotmail.com
    (Only accepting 10 teams this year)

  • 2019 Weir Powerhouse Classic Tournament
    Place: Weir High School, Weirton, WV
    Pool/Bracket Tournament
    Detail AT THIS LINK

  • 38th Annual Keyser Kiwanis Tournament
    Place: Keyser High School, Keyser, WV
    One day pool tourney, 10 teams, two pools
    Team openings available as of 5/29/19
    Contact Coach Colin Rotruck cdrotruc@k12.wv.us
    Flyer AT THIS LINK

  • Garry Bender Raider Cup
    Roane County High School

    December 20 - 21, 2019
  • 2nd Annual Ernie Sparks Memorial
    Cabell Midland High School, Ona, WV
    Format 16-24 teams split into pools.
    Contact person: Louden Goodpaster 304-633-5619 Goodpaster3@live.marshall.edu OR Dylan Cottrell 304-532-7340 Cottrell33@live.marshall.edu
    Detail AT THIS LINK

  • Webster County Hardwood Duals
    Webster County High School, Upper Glade, WV

    December 21, 2019
  • Superior Photo Scholarship Tournament
    Location - University High School - 131 Bakers Ridge Rd. Morgantown, WV 26508
    Bracketed tournament, double elimination
    Website - www.superiortournament.com
    Detail AT THIS LINK

  • Valley Clash Duals Tournament
    Magnolia High School, New Martinsville, WV
    Team Duals, 10-16 teams
    Detail AT THIS LINK

  • Mike Stump Duals
    Calhoun County High School, Mt Zion, WV

    December 28, 2019
  • Frankfort is holding an 8 team duals tournament on Dec 28, 2019. For information, contact Dave Peer 301-26-2063 or Jay Hesse jhesse@k12.wv.us

  • Bob Stover Duals
    Date: December 28, 2019
    Location: Clay County High School
    Dual Pools Format 10 teams, 2 pools
    Contact Coach McDonough if you are interested in attending.
    jdonut72@yahoo.com 304-400-5219

  • GRAFTON DUALS
    LOCATION: Grafton High School, 400 Yates Ave., Grafton, WV 26354
    Detail AT THIS LINK

    January 3-4, 2020
  • Pat Vance Invitational
    50th Annual, Nitro High School, Nitro, WV
    Flyer to be added...

    January 4, 2020
  • South Classic Dual Tournament
    Location: Parkersburg South High School, Parkersburg, WV
    Still looking for teams as of 5/16/19
    Tournament Director: Andrew Parsons - andrew.parsons@k12.wv.us
    Detail AT THIS LINK

    January 11, 2020
  • SAINT MARYS HIGH SCHOOL 6th ANNUAL BLUE DEVIL ALUMNI TOURNAMENT
    Bracketed double elimination
    Detail AT THIS LINK

    January 17-18, 2020
  • Christiansburg's "Big Blue Invitational"
    Christiansburg High School, Christianburg, VA
    Flyer AT THIS LINK

    January 18, 2020
  • Jackson County Invitational
    Saturday - January 18, 2020
    RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, Ravenswood, WV
    Questions? Call Eric Hupp, Head Wrestling Coach at (304) 761-4511 email: ehupp@k12.wv.us
    Detail AT THIS LINK

    January 24 - 25, 2020
  • WSAZ High School Wrestling Invitational
    Detail AT THIS LINK

    2021 WSAZ Jan 22-23

    February 1, 2020
  • 2020 Appalachian Fasteners Invitational
    Location: Shady Spring High School
    Double Elimination Tournament
    Contact person: Anthony Shrewsberry 304-920-5453 or ashrewsberry@powellcc.com
    Detail AT THIS LINK

  • Bob Zide Wrestling Rumble
    at Williamstown High School

    February 8, 2020
  • Little Kanawha Conference Wrestling Tournament
    AT Williamstown High School


    Middle School

    Season begins: November 11, 2019
    First matches: December 4, 2019
    Season ends: February 22, 2020

    2019-20 Middle School Tournament Dates

    December 6-7, 2019
  • CHARLESTON INVITATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL DUALS
    LOCATION: George Washington High School, Charleston, WV
    Team Duals, 20 Team Limit
    Contact: Coach Neal 304-900-3918 aneal@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
    Detail AT THIS LINK

    Saturday, December 14, 2019
  • South Harrison Middle School Bracket Tournament
    South Harrison Middle School, 3003 Hawk Hwy, Lost Creek, WV 26554
    8-16 Man Modified Brackets, Double Elimination
    Entries and tournament will utilize TrackWrestling. The Head Coach will receive an email from TrackWrestling to enter wrestlers in to the tournament.
    Contact Information: Send email to jory.whorton@gmail.com to secure Details AT THIS LINK

    December 21, 2019
  • East Fairmont Middle School "Holiday at the Hive"
    Location: East Fairmont Middle School, 221 Mason St, Fairmont, WV 26554
    8-16 Man Modified Brackets
    Entries and tournament will utilize TrackWrestling. The Head Coach will receive an email from TrackWrestling to enter wrestlers in to the tournament.
    Contact Information: Jory Whorton, jory.whorton@gmail.com, (706) 662-9941 Jay Michael, Coach, jay.michael@k12.wv.us, (304) 367-2123
    Flyer AT THIS LINK

    December 21, 2019
  • 12th Annual Wayne Bennett Duals
    At Park Middle School, Beckley, WV
    Format: 12 teams, 3 mats.
    Any Questions please call or email: Jeremy Reeves, Head Wrestling Coach, 681-220-4389
    Email: jreeves@k12.wv.us
    Detail AT THIS LINK

    December 21, 2019
  • Man Middle School Holiday Tournament
    Man Middle School, Mallory, WV
    January 4, 2020
  • East Fairmont Middle School "Quest in the Nest"
    Location: East Fairmont Middle School, 221 Mason St, Fairmont, WV 26554
    Contact Information: Jory Whorton, jory.whorton@gmail.com, (706) 662-9941 Jay Michael, Coach, jay.michael@k12.wv.us, (304) 367-2123
    Flyer AT THIS LINK

    January 24-25, 2020
  • WSAZ Middle School Wrestling Invitational
    Huntington, WV – Big Sandy Superstore Arena
    Detail AT THIS LINK




    Youth/Open Wrestling




    West Virginia Youth Wrestling Association

    West Virginia Youth Wrestling Association Rules


    West Virginia Youth Wrestling Association Scholarship


    WV-Mat Youth/Open Tournament Listings
    Youth/Club team directory - West Virginia

    Coaching Youth Wrestling
    Promote the Sport!
    The Mindset and Tactics of a Champion
        by Ken Chertow

    A Syllabus for Youth Wrestling
        by Dr. Bill Welker


    Freestyle




    Follow this link for information on Team West Virginia Freestyle/Greco-Roman wrestling

    Why Wrestle Freestyle
    by Zeke Jones



    West Virginia AAU Wrestling
    www.wvaauwrestling.org
    Contact info: Jim Smith
    CompetitiveEdgeWrestling@gmail.com
    304-881-1038



  • West Virginia University Wrestling

    Tim Flynn, Head Coach
    TFlynn@mail.wvu.edu
    304-293-9871

    WVU Wrestling at WVUSports.com
    WVU Website

    2018-19 Season
    9/27/18 - Lyons Reveals 2018-19 Wrestling Slate
    11/01/18 - Win at Season Opener
    11/04/18 - AT Hokie Open
    11/11/18 - at Journeymen Collegiate Classic
    11/17/18 - Short at Cornell
    11/18/18 - Loss to Northern Iowa
    12/15/18 - Loss to Pitt
    12/15/18 - Loss to Hokies
    12/29/18 - Loss to Virginia, Michigan State
    12/30/18 - Split Macthes with Perdu and NDSU
    01/04/19 - Lose to Oklahoma...
    01/13/19 - ...and NC State
    01/18/19 - Loss to Oklahoma State
    01/20/19 - Loss to Iowa State
    01/25/19 - Defeat CSU Bakersfield, Utah Valley
    01/27/19 - Loss to Wyoming
    02/01/19 - Toppled by Army
    02/24/19 - Loss in Finale
    03/9-10/19 - Big 12 Championships
    03/21-23/19 - NCAA Championships


    Next Event: Mar 21 - 23
    2019 Season Complete


    West Liberty University Wrestling

    Danny Irwin, Head Coach

    West Liberty Wrestling at hilltoppersports.com

    West Liberty University Website


    2018-19 Season
    August 9 - WLU Mat Slate a Treat for Wrestling Fans
    October 18 - West Liberty University Mat Minute
    November 7 - Tough Loss to Pitt-Johnstown
    November 11 - at Case Western Reserve Open
    November 17 - at Findlay Open
    November 27 - West Liberty University Mat Minute
    December 2 - vs Wheeling Jesuit
    December 8 - Loss at Ashland
    December 15-16 - Two place at Midwest Classic
    January 4 - AT NWCA National Duals
    January 9 - Knapp Joins Staff
    January 12 - Three Dual Wins
    January 18 - Loss to #3 ND
    January 26 - Win WVCI
    February 1 - Upend Urbana
    February 1 - Close Home dual season
    February 7 - Graduate Assistant Position open
    February 13 - Win at Waynesburg
    February 23 - Host Regionals
    March 8, 2019 - NCAA DII Championships
    March 23, 2019 - Smith Steps Down
    April 8, 2019 - Irwin Named Coach

    Next event: 2018-19 Season Complete



    WVU Tech Wrestling

    Dustin Stough, Head Wrestling Coach
    Office: 304-442-3276
    Cell: 240-321-3679
    dpstough@mail.wvu.edu
    Athletic Office: 304.442.3121

    WVU Tech Wrestling at goldenbearathletics.com
    Visit the WVU Tech Website

    Follow WVUTech Wrestling on Facebook WVUTechWrestling


    2018-19 Season
    Nov 3 - Patriot Open AT Williamsburg, KY
    Nov 8 - Bluefield College (Va.) AT Bluefield, VA
    Nov 10 - Averett Cougar Open AT Danville, VA
    Nov 16 - Drop match to OVU
    Nov 18 - U.S. Marine Corps Star City Open
    Nov 30 - Dec 1 - Messiah Petrofes
    Dec 5 - Loss to Alderson Broaddus
    Dec 5 - 1-3 at Knight Duals
    Jan 5 - Jim Crytzer Invitational
    Jan 10 - Win at Allen University...
    Jan 16 - ...and St Andrews University
    Jan 19 - Kent State University, Akron at Tuscarawas, OH CANCELLED
    Jan 24 - Loss in Georgia
    Jan 26 - West Virginia Collegiate Invitational
    Feb 1 - Loss at Campbellsville
    Feb 6 - Loss to Averett
    Feb 9 - Loss to Truett - McConnell
    Feb 16 - Finishes Third in Conference



    Next event: The team finished 4-9 in duals this season and will be graduating five seniors.



    Ohio Valley University Wrestling

    Pat Sole, Head Coach

    OVU Wrestling at fightingscots.ovu.edu
    Ohio Valley University Website


    2018-19 Season
    Nov 19 - Mount Union Invitational AT Alliance, OH 10 AM
    Nov 16 - Win over WVU Tech
    Dec 2 - Lourdes University and Kent State - Tuscawaras
    Dec 5 - Defeat Garrett College
    Dec 15-16 - George Places at Midwest Classic
    Jan 5 - AT Waynesburg Invitational
    Jan 12 - AT Coker Duals
    Jan 19 - Vs Garrett College CANCELLED
    Jan 26 - West Virginia Collegiate Invitational
    Feb 2, 2019 - GMAC Tournament, Tiffen Ohio
    Feb 6, 2019 - Fall at West Liberty
    Feb 8, 2019 - Home Loss to AB
    Feb 23, 2019 - Regional Tournament Super Region II
    March 8, 2019 - NCAA DII National Tournament


    Next event: 2018-19 Season Complete





    Wheeling Jesuit University Wrestling

    Wheeling Jesuit University

    Wheeling Jesuit Wrestling at Wheeling Jesuit Athletics

    Wheeling Jesuit Wrestling Apparel

    2018-19 Season
    November 4, 2018 - AT Drexel Duals
    November 10 - Washington and Jefferson Invitational
    November 11 - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
    November 17 - At Findlay and Baldwin Wallace
    November 29 - University of Indianapolis
    December 2 - West Liberty
    December 8 - Defeat Urbana
    December 15 - Three Wins in Rhode Island
    January 4-5 - Fifth at National Duals
    January 12 - Tops at Will Abele Open
    January 18 - Defeat Mercyhurst
    January 21 - ....and Lake Erie
    January 26 - West Virginia Collegiate Open
    February 2 - Wins Baldwin Wallace John Summa Open
    February 8 - Home Dual Meet Victory
    February 23 - NCAA Division II Region III Tournament
    March 9 - NCAA Division II National Runner-Up


    Next event: 2018-19 Season complete. NCAA DII National Runner-Up




    Alderson Broaddus University Wrestling

    Sam Gardner, Head Coach
    gardnerst@ab.edu

    AB Wrestling at gobattlers.com

    Follow us on Facebook at Alderson Broaddus Wrestling

    2018-19 Season
    November 1, 2018 - Wins Season Opener
    November 10 - Cougar Open AT Danville, VA
    November 10 - AT Georgia Collegiate Open
    Nov 30 - Dec 1 - AT Messiah Petrofes
    Dec 5 - Defeat WVU Tech
    Dec 10 - Defeat Lakers
    Jan 5 - Waynesburg Invitational
    Jan 11-12 - Virginia Duals
    Jan 20 -
    Team Title at Builders Invitational
    Jan 26 - AT West Virginia Collegiate Invitational
    Feb 1-2 - Great Midwest Athletic Conference Duals
    Feb 6 - Defeat Garrett College
    Feb 8 - Defeat OVU
    Feb 17 - USCAA National Invittional
    Feb 22-24 - NCAA DII Super Region II
    March 9 - NCAA DII National Championships


    2018-19 Season Complete

     



    Davis and Elkins College Wrestling

    Jerry Boland, Head Coach
    bolandg@dewv.edu

    D&E Wrestling at senatornation.com


    2018-19 Season
    November 26 - Program Announced
    February 1 - Spaulding Commits




    Fairmont State University Wrestling

    Chris Freije, Head Coach
    Christopher.Freije@fairmontstate.edu
    480-495-3085

    FSU Wrestling at fightingfalcons.com

    Fairmont State Falcon Wrestling Facebook Page
    Program announced




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    What's new...

    September 6, 2019
    West Virginia Chapter, National Wrestling Hall of Fame. 2019 detail released


    2019 National Wrestling Hall of Fame -- West Virginia Chapter
    Banquet and Induction Ceremonies -- Sunday October 27, 2019 -- Embassy Suites, Charleston West Virginia
    2019 Banquet Registration Form West Virginia Chapter Main Page Directions to Embassy Suites, Charleston WV
    The National Wrestling Hall of Fame, West Virginia Chapter, cordially invites you to attend the 17th Annual "Hall of Fame Day" banquet Sunday, October 27th, 2019, at Embassy Suites, Charleston, West Virginia. The banquet will begin at 1:00 pm with a social hour and memorabilia display. Dinner will be served at 1:45 pm with the award presentation following. The purpose of this banquet is to honor and recognize people for their years of commitment as positive role models to our student athletes.

    This year we are honoring...
    Will Scheny Schenerlein
    Jerry W. Woody Burns
    Gene Monteleone
    Ted Zervos
    Richard A. Welker

    These individuals have given countless hours of their time instilling in young people the skills needed to succeed in all areas of life. They will be permanently recognized at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, Stillwater, Oklahoma.

    This is an opportunity for you to honor these great individuals and promote the positive aspects of our oldest and greatest sport ' "Wrestling!"

    We are looking forward to October 27th. A great day for West Virginia's outstanding individuals and the sport of wrestling. West Virginia can be proud of these deserving honorees!

    Make Plans Now To Attend!!
    Ticket information and registration form AT THIS LINK
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