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Kennedy, Gilman added to Oklahoma State coaching staff

Oklahoma State head wrestling coach David Taylor has announced the addition of Jimmy Kennedy as associate head coach and Thomas Gilman as assistant coach for the Cowboy program.

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Schopp returns to Edinboro as head assistant wrestling coach

A.J. Schopp claimed three All-American honors while wearing a singlet at Edinboro and now will return to the Fighting Scot program as the top assistant on the coaching staff.
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Rosselli hired as Pitt wrestling assistant coach

The Pitt wrestling team made a significant addition to its coaching staff this week with the hiring of Lou Rosselli as assistant coach, head coach Keith Gavin officially announced.
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Cornell adds Boykin as assistant coach

The Cornell University wrestling program has added Scottie Boykin as an assistant coach, Mike Grey, the David Dunlop '59 Head Coach of Wrestling, announced on Thursday.
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Olympic champ Taylor named head wrestling coach at Oklahoma State

On Monday night, Oklahoma State announced that David Taylor is the new head wrestling coach for the Cowboys.
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NCAA qualifier Flynn transferring to Minnesota

On Wednesday, 125-pound NCAA qualifier Cooper Flynn announced on social media that he will be transferring from Virginia Tech to Minnesota.
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Sarbo named NJCAA Men's Wrestler of the Year

Iowa Central's Matt Sarbo has been named NJCAA Men's Wrestler of the Year. Sarbo won his second straight national title at 149 pounds and was undefeated against NJCAA competition.

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Henderson takes over Defiance College wrestling program

Defiance College has announced Jake Henderson as the next head coach of the Yellow Jackets' wrestling program, the athletic department announced.

Demos named Elmhurst head women's wrestling coach

Elmhurst University and Director of Athletics Dr. Glen Brittich have announced the hiring of Andrew Demos as the first head coach of the Elmhurst women's wrestling program.
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Schopp returns to Edinboro as head assistant wrestling coach

A.J. Schopp claimed three All-American honors while wearing a singlet at Edinboro and now will return to the Fighting Scot program as the top assistant on the coaching staff.
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Rosselli hired as Pitt wrestling assistant coach

The Pitt wrestling team made a significant addition to its coaching staff this week with the hiring of Lou Rosselli as assistant coach, head coach Keith Gavin officially announced.
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Cornell adds Boykin as assistant coach

The Cornell University wrestling program has added Scottie Boykin as an assistant coach, Mike Grey, the David Dunlop '59 Head Coach of Wrestling, announced on Thursday.
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Kennedy, Gilman added to Oklahoma State coaching staff

Oklahoma State head wrestling coach David Taylor has announced the addition of Jimmy Kennedy as associate head coach and Thomas Gilman as assistant coach for the Cowboy program.
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NCAA qualifier Flynn transferring to Minnesota

On Wednesday, 125-pound NCAA qualifier Cooper Flynn announced on social media that he will be transferring from Virginia Tech to Minnesota.

Bell named first head coach for West Liberty women's wrestling program

Troy Bell has been named the first head coach for West Liberty women's wrestling program.
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Olympic champ Taylor named head wrestling coach at Oklahoma State

On Monday night, Oklahoma State announced that David Taylor is the new head wrestling coach for the Cowboys.
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Sarbo named NJCAA Men's Wrestler of the Year

Iowa Central's Matt Sarbo has been named NJCAA Men's Wrestler of the Year. Sarbo won his second straight national title at 149 pounds and was undefeated against NJCAA competition.
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Castillo repeats as NJCAA Men's Coach of the Year

Western Wyoming head wrestling coach Art Castillo has been named NJCAA Men's Coach of the Year by the Open Mat for the second straight year. Castillo guided Western Wyoming to its second consecutive national title.
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Vigil selected as NJCAA Men's Freshman of the Year

Ane'e Vigil of Clackamas is The Open Mat's 2024 NJCAA Men's Freshman of the Year. He claimed the NJCAA national title at 125 pounds.
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Papadatos resigns as Hofstra head wrestling coach

Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. announced today that head wrestling coach Dennis Papadatos has stepped down from his position in order to transition to a new role in the athletics department as the assistant director of athletics for athletic development and strategic partnerships.
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Four-time NCAA champ Starocci returning to Penn State

Four-time NCAA champion Carter Starocci announced on Wednesday night that he will be returning to Penn State.
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Report: NCAA champion Alirez enters transfer portal

According to multiple reports, 2023 NCAA champion Andrew Alirez has entered the transfer portal.
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Moreno named NAIA Women's Wrestler of the Year

Carolina Moreno of Southern Oregon has been named 2024 NAIA Women's Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat. Moreno won her third national title and did not surrender a single point in the postseason.
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Kadel honored as NAIA Women's Coach of the Year

William Penn women's wrestling coach Jake Kadel has been honored as The Open Mat's 2024 NAIA Women's Coach of the Year. Kadel guided the program to a fourth-place finish at the 2024 NAIA Women's Wrestling Championships.
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Morales earns NAIA Women's Freshman of the Year honors

The Open Mat's 2024 NAIA Women's Freshman of the Year is Paige Morales of Providence. Morales earned All-America honors with a fourth-place finish at 109 pounds.

Prater takes reigns of MBU women's wrestling program

The Missouri Baptist University women's wrestling program will be under new direction as Director of Athletics Jeff Fore has announced Amond Prater as the Spartans' next head coach.
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All-American Slavikouski returning to Rutgers for 2024-25 season

All-American Yaraslau Slavikouski will return to Rutgers wrestling to use his final season of eligibility in 2024-25.
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Welker named NCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year

On Monday, Iowa's Kylie Welker was announced as The Open Mat's 2024 NCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year. Welker claimed the national title at 170 pounds and helped the Hawkeyes earn the team title.
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Chun honored as NCAA Women's Coach of the Year

Iowa women's head wrestling coach Clarissa Chun has been honored as the 2024 NCAA Women's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat. Chun guided the Hawkeyes to a national title in their first year of competition.
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Foard named NCAA Women's Freshman of the Year

King University's Virginia Foard has been named NCAA Women's Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Foard was a national finalist at 123 pounds.