South Carolina Wrestling News


SC Wrestling News 2019-2020

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Congratulations to the 2020 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award State Winner from South Carolina:
Walker Stephenson, Hillcrest

Congratulations to the 2020 Wrestling USA Magazine All-Americans from South Carolina:
Bailey Wilkins, Rock Hill
Ben Maholtz, Eastside
Michael Ramirez, Rock Hill
Walker Stephenson, Hillcrest

WUSA Magazine page with South Carolina wrestlers

Congratulations to the 2020 Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award State Winner from South Carolina:
Elisha Thaxton, West-Oak High School

31st Annual NHSCA Nationals - COVID-19 Event Updates

We added the 1976 State bracket in "draft", also under the History State Individuals link, with the hopes some former wrestlers have more information to send to SCMAT.
1976 4A-3A-2A-1A State Individuals

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Getting II Know a DII Program: Limestone

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Dixie is looking for used wrestling mats. Call Coach Anthony Martin - 803-920-1864

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Congratulations to the 2020 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award State Winner from South Carolina:
Walker Stephenson, Hillcrest High School

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Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award State Winners Announced
STILLWATER, Okla. - The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Thursday announced the state winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award (DSHSEA).

The DSHSEA was established in 1996 to honor Olympic and World champion Dave Schultz, whose career was cut short when he was murdered in January 1996. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member in 1997 and as a member of the United World Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016.

The award recognizes and celebrates the nation's most outstanding high school senior male wrestlers for their excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, citizenship, and community service.

Winners are evaluated and selected on the basis of three criteria: success and standout performances and sportsmanship in wrestling; review of GPA and class rank, academic honors and distinctions; and participation in activities that demonstrate commitment to character and community.

"This is the 25th year that we have presented our Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award and we're excited to recognize another group of young men, who have excelled not only on the wrestling mat, but also in the classroom and in their communities," said Hall of Fame Executive Director Lee Roy Smith. "I want to thank our selection committee for the thorough work they have done in determining this year's winners. We look forward to following these young men as they chart new goals for themselves on the mat and in their lives."

DSHSEA regional winners will be announced on May 21 and the national winner will be announced on May 28. The state winners of the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award (TSHSEA) were announced on Tuesday. The TSHSEA recognizes and celebrates the nation's most outstanding high school senior female wrestlers for their excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, citizenship, and community service. The TSHSEA regional winners will be announced on May 19 and the national winner will be announced on May 26.

The Hall of Fame accepts nominations for its high school excellence awards from state chapters and coaches. The nominations are reviewed by a committee, which selects state and regional winners. The committee then determines the national winners from the regional winners.

National winners of the DSHSEA award have combined to win 19 NCAA Division I individual titles led by four-time champion Logan Stieber (2010), three-time winner Zain Retherford (2013) and two-time winners Steven Mocco (2001), David Taylor (2009) and Teyon Ware (2002). The 2016 winner of the DSHSEA Mark Hall won an NCAA title as a freshman in 2017 while 2015 winner Zahid Valencia won back-to-back championships in 2018 and 2019.

2020 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award State Winners

State - Name, High School, Hometown, College Attending
Alabama - Dylan Pearson, Auburn High School, Auburn
Alaska - Hayden Lieb, Bethel Regional High School, Bethel, University of Wyoming
Arizona - Jesse Ybarra, Sunnyside High School, Tucson, University of Iowa
Arkansas - Landon Valdez, Searcy High School, McRae
California - Jesse Vasquez, Excelsior Charter High School, Corona, Arizona State University
Colorado - Isaiah Salazar, Windsor High School, Greeley, University Of Minnesota
Connecticut - Ryan Jack, Danbury High School, Danbury, North Carolina State University
Delaware - Jackson Dean, Caesar Rodney High School, Hartly, University of Pennsylvania
Florida - Bretli Reyna, South Dade Senior High School, Homestead, University of Iowa
Georgia - Andrew Eller, Evans High School, Evans, Lander University
Hawaii - Kysen Terukina, Kamehameha Schools - Kapalama, Ewa Beach
Idaho - Sawyer Hobbs, South Fremont High School, Saint Anthony, Utah Valley University
Illinois - David Ferrante, Huntley High School, Huntley, Northwestern University
Indiana - Silas Allred, Shenandoah High School, Anderson, University of Nebraska
Iowa - Cael Happel, Lisbon High School, Lisbon, University of Northern Iowa
Kansas - Cade Lautt, Saint James Academy, Olathe, University of North Carolina
Kentucky - Thomas Deck, Madison Central High School, Richmond, United States Military Academy
Louisiana - Alexander Yokubaitis, St. Louis Catholic High School, Lake Charles, Oklahoma State University
Maine - Sam Martel, Noble High School, Lebanon
Maryland - Dominic Solis, McDonogh School, Odenton, University of Maryland
Massachusetts - Hunter Adrian, Melrose High School, Melrose, Brown University
Michigan - Austin Boone, Lowell Senior High School, Ada, Penn State University
Minnesota - Patrick Kennedy, Kasson-Mantorville High School, West Concord, University of Iowa
Missouri - Rocky Elam, Staley High School, Kansas City, University of Missouri
Montana - Leif Schroeder, Bozeman High School, Bozeman, University of Iowa
Nebraska - Maxx Mayfield, Lincoln East High School, Lincoln, Northwestern University
Nevada - Tommy McCormick, Churchill County High School, Fallon, University of Idaho (football)
New Hampshire - Beau Dillon, Salem High School, Derry, Edinboro University
New Jersey - Anthony Clark, Delbarton School, East Hanover, Princeton University
New Mexico - Andrew Trujillo, Robertson High School, Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University
New York - Greg Diakomihalis, Hilton High School, Rochester, Cornell University
North Carolina - Kobe Early, Cary High School, Cary, Appalachian State University
North Dakota - Garrett Jangula, Napoleon Public School, Napoleon
Ohio - Mick Burnett, Elyria High School, Elyria, University of Pittsburgh
Oklahoma - Konner Doucet, Comanche High School, Comanche, Oklahoma State University
Oregon - Santos Cantu III, Crescent Valley High School, Salem, Indiana University
Pennsylvania - Ed Scott, DuBois Area High School, DuBois, North Carolina State
Rhode Island - Mason Clarke, Coventry High School, Coventry, Columbia University
South Carolina - Walker Stephenson, Hillcrest High School, Simpsonville, United States Military Academy
South Dakota - Nash Hutmacher, Chamberlain High School, Oacoma, Nebraska (football)
Tennessee - Noah Horst, Baylor School, Gallatin, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Texas - Parker Decker, Keller High School, Keller, Duke University
Utah - Stockton O'Brien, Wasatch High School, Kamas, Utah Valley University
Vermont - Sam Wilkins, Mount Anthony Union High School, Bennington, Castleton University
Virginia - Samuel Fisher, Fauquier High School, Jeffersonton, Virginia Tech University
Washington - Haiden Drury, Toppenish High School, Toppenish, Fresno State University
West Virginia - Braxton Amos, Parkersburg South High School, Mineral Wells, University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin - Keegan O'Toole, Arrowhead High School, Hartland, University of Missouri
Wyoming - Jace Palmer, Kelly Walsh High School, Casper

All-Time National Winners of Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award
2019 - Cohlton Schultz, Ponderosa High School, Parker, Colorado (Greco-Roman Cadet World Champion)
2018 - David Carr, Perry High School, Massillon, Ohio (Junior World Champion)
2017 - Daton Fix, Charles Page High School, Sand Springs, Oklahoma (Junior World Champion)
2016 - Mark Hall II, Apple Valley High School, Apple Valley, Minnesota (NCAA Champion and 2X Junior World Champion)
2015 - Zahid Valencia, St. John Bosco High School, Bellflower, California (2X NCAA Champion and Junior World Silver Medalist)
2014 - Chance Marsteller, Kennard-Dale High School, Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania
2013 - Zain Retherford, Benton Area High School, Benton, Pennsylvania (3X NCAA Champion)
2012 - Taylor Massa, St. Johns High School, St. Johns, Michigan
2011 - Morgan McIntosh, Calvary Chapel High School, Santa Ana, California
2010 - Logan Stieber, Monroeville High School, Monroeville, Ohio (World Champion and 4X NCAA Champion)
2009 - David Taylor, Graham High School, St. Paris, Ohio (World Champion and 2X NCAA Champion)
2008 - Jason Chamberlain, Springville High School, Springville, Utah
2007 - Zachary Sanders, Wabasha-Kellogg High School, Wabasha, Minnesota
2006 - David Craig, Brandon High School, Brandon, Florida
2005 - Troy Nickerson, Chenango Forks High School, Chenango Forks, New York (NCAA Champion)
2004 - Coleman Scott, Waynesburg High School, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania (NCAA Champion and Olympic bronze medalist)
2003 - C.P. Schlatter, St. Paul Graham High School, Urbana, Ohio
2002 - Teyon Ware, Edmond North High School, Edmond, Oklahoma (2X NCAA Champion)
2001 - Steven Mocco, Blair Academy, Blairstown, New Jersey (2X NCAA Champion and Olympian)
2000 - Ben Connell, Lugoff-Elgin High School, Lugoff, South Carolina
1999 - Zach Roberson, Blue Valley North West High School, Overland Park, Kansas (NCAA Champion)
1998 - Garrett Lowney, Freedom High School, Appleton, Wisconsin (2X Olympian) and Justin Ruiz, Taylorsville High School, Salt Lake City, Utah (Olympian)
1997 - Jeff Knupp, Walsh Jesuit High School, Akron, Ohio
1996 - David Kjeldgaard, Lewis Central High School, Council Bluffs, Iowa
National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum
America's shrine to the sport of wrestling, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum was founded as a nonprofit organization in 1976 to honor the sport of wrestling, preserve its history, recognize extraordinary individual achievements, and inspire future generations. The National Wrestling Hall of Fame has museums in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Waterloo, Iowa. The Stillwater, Oklahoma, location reopened in June 2016 following a $3.8 million renovation while the Waterloo, Iowa, location reopened in March 2019 after undergoing a $1.4 million renovation. Both museums now feature interactive exhibits and electronic kiosks, as well as the opportunity to watch NCAA Championship matches from the 1930s to present day. Stillwater also has the John T. Vaughan Hall of Honors where the greatest names in wrestling are recognized, including iconic granite plaques presented to Distinguished Members since the Hall of Fame opened in 1976. The museum has the largest collection of wrestling artifacts and memorabilia in the world, including the most collegiate and Olympic wrestling uniforms. Wrestling truly is for everyone and the diversity and accessibility of the sport continues to be highlighted through exhibits featuring females, African-Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and Latino Americans. There is also a library featuring historical documents, including NCAA guides and results, as well as books on the sport.

For more information about the Hall of Fame, please visit www.NWHOF.org.

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Congratulations to the 2020 Wrestling USA Magazine All-Americans from South Carolina:
Bailey Wilkins, Rock Hill
Ben Maholtz, Eastside
Michael Ramirez, Rock Hill
Walker Stephenson, Hillcrest

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Congratulations to the 2020 Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award State Winner from South Carolina:
Elisha Thaxton, West-Oak High School

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STILLWATER, Okla. - The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced the state winners of the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award (TSHSEA).

First presented in 2014, the TSHSEA is named for Tricia Saunders, a four-time World Champion and women's wrestling pioneer. Saunders was the first woman to be inducted as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2006 and was inducted into the United World Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2011.

The award recognizes and celebrates the nation's most outstanding high school senior female wrestlers for their excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, citizenship, and community service.

For the third consecutive year, the Hall of Fame is recognizing a record number of state winners with 46, up from 35 winners in 2019 and 32 winners in 2018.

Winners are evaluated and selected on the basis of three criteria: success and standout performances and sportsmanship in wrestling; review of GPA and class rank, academic honors and distinctions; and participation in activities that demonstrate commitment to character and community.

"It brings us great joy to recognize these outstanding female wrestlers, who have excelled not only on the wrestling mat, but also in the classroom and in their communities. I want to thank our selection committee for the thorough work they have done in determining this year's winners," said Lee Roy Smith, Executive Director of the Hall of Fame. "The growth of girls wrestling is exciting and we're recognizing a record number of state winners this year. We look forward to following these young women as they chart new goals for themselves on the mat and in their lives."

TSHSEA regional winners will be announced on May 19 and the national winner will be announced on May 26. State winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award will be announced on Thursday with the regional winners announced on May 21 and the national winner on May 28.

Women's wrestling is one of the fastest growing high school sports and there are more than 27,000 female high school wrestlers competing across the nation.

From 1998-2015 there were six states with a sanctioned girls state wrestling championship: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. Since 2015, 16 additional states have created an official girls wrestling state championships, or have started the path leading to official sanction: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon and Utah.

Georgia, Oregon, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri and New Jersey held their first official state championship in 2018-19 while Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland and New Mexico held an official state championship for 2019-20. Colorado voted for a two-year pilot program for 2018-19 with an official state championship for 2020-21. Arizona voted girls wrestling as an emerging sport for 2018-19 and will host an official state championship in 2020-21. Connecticut held a girls wrestling invitational tournament in 2019-20.

Sixteen states have held unofficial girls state championships, organized and run by coaches, state wrestling associations or officials associations. The 16 states with unofficial girls state championships are: Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

There are 81 intercollegiate women's wrestling teams. The NCAA has approved "Emerging Sport Status" for women's wrestling at the Division II and Division III levels, and women's wrestling supporters are hopeful that it will approve it for Division I this summer. The NAIA also recognizes women's wrestling as an emerging sport.

The Hall of Fame accepts nominations for its high school excellence awards from state chapters and coaches. The nominations are reviewed by a committee, which selects state and regional winners. The committee then determines the national winners from the regional winners.

2020 Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award State Winners

State - Name, High School, Hometown, College Attending
Alabama - Shelby Fugate, Russell County High School, Fort Mitchell, Central Methodist University
Alaska - Rayana Vigil, Homer High School, Fritz Creek, Southern Oregon University
Arizona - Stefana Jelacic, Chandler High School, Fountain Hills, Lourdes University
Arkansas - Riley Holman, Pulaski Academy College Preparatory School, Little Rock
California - Francesca LoPresti, Albany High School, Richmond
Colorado - Tristan Kelly, Springs Studio for Academic Excellence, Erie, Colorado Mesa
Connecticut - Lilly Schwartz, Northwestern Regional School District No. 7, Salisbury
Florida - Jessica Corredor, Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando, Missouri Baptist University
Georgia - Tiyhana Askew, Collins Hill High School, Lawrenceville, Emmanuel College
Hawaii - Nanea Estrella, Lahainaluna High School, Makawao, Menlo College
Idaho - Payton Lanningham, Columbia High School, Nampa
Illinois - Louisa Schwab, Joliet West High School, Plainfield, Menlo College
Indiana - Larresha Bryant-Coleman, New Haven Jr./Sr. High School, Ft. Wayne
Iowa - Tateum Park, Davenport North High School, Davenport
Kansas - Elisa Robinson, Junction City High School, Junction City
Kentucky - Savanna Bacon, Union County High School, Sturgis, University of the Cumberlands
Louisiana - Anya Broussard, University View Academy, Baton Rouge, Wayne State University
Maryland - Maggie Palmore, Northwest High School, Germantown
Massachusetts - Marisol Nugent, Phillips Academy Andover, Boxford, Lehigh University
Michigan - Rayana Sahagun, Sparta High School, Rockford, University of Jamestown
Minnesota - Kya Rybacheck, Hibbing High School, Mountain Iron, Augsburg University
Missouri - Autumn Flanigan, Troy Buchanan High School, Troy, Augsburg University
Montana - Brooke Cicierski, Billings West High School, Billings, University of Providence
Nebraska - Jerzie Menke, Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport
Nevada - Tehani Soares, Shadow Ridge High School, Las Vegas, Indiana Tech
New Hampshire - Shandria Waters, Keene High School, Surry, East Stroudsburg University
New Jersey - Jewel Gonzalez, Phillipsburg High School, Phillipsburg, Gannon University
New Mexico - Selvi Gallegos, Sandia High School, Albuquerque, Oklahoma City University
New York - Mia Macaluso, Minisink Valley High School, Otisville, East Stroudsburg University
North Carolina - Brooklyn Hermel, Havelock High School, Havelock, Oklahoma City University
North Dakota - Sierra Ramberg, West Fargo High School, Fargo
Ohio - Leilah Castro, New Lexington High School, New Lexington, Campbellsville University
Oklahoma - Janene Perry, Stilwell High School, Welling
Oregon - Olivia Robinson, Glencoe High School, Hillsboro, Eastern Oregon University
Pennsylvania - Caitlyn Walker, Wyoming Seminary Prep School, Hatboro, Columbia University
Rhode Island - Amber Aguilar, Central Falls High School, Central Falls
South Carolina - Elisha Thaxton, West-Oak High School, Westminster
South Dakota - Alisha Van Scoy, Stevens High School, Rapid City, University of Saint Mary
Tennessee - Emma Walker, Rossview High School, Clarksville, Campbellsville University
Texas - Camille Fournier, Weatherford High School, Weatherford, Texas Wesleyan University
Utah - Kathleen Janis, Layton High School, Layton, King University
Virginia - Elizabeth Dosado, Caroline High School, Ruther Glen, University of the Cumberlands
Washington - Molly Williams, Redmond High School, Redmond
West Virginia - Samantha Miller, Parkersburg South High School, Parkersburg, Presbyterian College
Wisconsin - Marta Jasperson, Hudson Senior High School, Hudson
Wyoming - Charmayne DeLong, Moorcroft High School, Weston, Indiana Tech University

All-Time National Winners of Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award
2019 - Emily Shilson, Mounds View High School, North Oaks, Minnesota
2018 - Alleida Martinez, Selma High School, Selma, California
2017 - Cierra Foster, Post Falls High School, Post Falls, Idaho
2016 - Katie Brock, Sequatchie County High School, Whitwell, Tennessee
2015 - Marizza Birrueta, Grandview High School, Grandview, Washington
2014 - Marina Doi, Kingsburg High School, Kingsburg, California
National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum
America's shrine to the sport of wrestling, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum was founded as a nonprofit organization in 1976 to honor the sport of wrestling, preserve its history, recognize extraordinary individual achievements, and inspire future generations. The National Wrestling Hall of Fame has museums in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Waterloo, Iowa. The Stillwater, Oklahoma, location reopened in June 2016 following a $3.8 million renovation while the Waterloo, Iowa, location reopened in March 2019 after undergoing a $1.4 million renovation. Both museums now feature interactive exhibits and electronic kiosks, as well as the opportunity to watch NCAA Championship matches from the 1930s to present day. Stillwater also has the John T. Vaughan Hall of Honors where the greatest names in wrestling are recognized, including iconic granite plaques presented to Distinguished Members since the Hall of Fame opened in 1976. The museum has the largest collection of wrestling artifacts and memorabilia in the world, including the most collegiate and Olympic wrestling uniforms. Wrestling truly is for everyone and the diversity and accessibility of the sport continues to be highlighted through exhibits featuring females, African-Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and Latino Americans. There is also a library featuring historical documents, including NCAA guides and results, as well as books on the sport.

For more information about the Hall of Fame, please visit www.NWHOF.org.

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Seniors - Wrestling USA Magazine - Nation’s Best Wrestlers 2019-20 High School Seniors
Bailey Wilkins (Rock Hill, SC)
Matthew Williams (West Oak, SC)
Riley Augustine (Eastside, SC)
Ryan Augustine (Eastside, SC)
Walker Stephenson (Hillcrest, SC)
Josh Hill (Easley, SC)
Cody Fleming (Ninety-Six, SC)

Juniors - Wrestling USA Magazine - Nation’s Best Wrestlers 2019-20 High School Juniors
Carter Anderson (Greenwood, SC)
Chris Compton (Byrnes, SC)
Will Jeffcoat (Pelion, SC)

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Cheraw's long time Wrestling Coach Brad Porter selected for SCACA Hall of Fame

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Bring back College Wrestling - in S.C., petition at link!


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Willie Craven from James Island H.S., SC's first HWT State Champion in 1969, passed away recently. SCMAT would like to express condolences and appreciation for the many years Willie was involved in SC wrestling.

Willie Craven Obituary

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Coach Fred Kyzer from Spartanburg H.S., head wrestling coach beginning with the 1969-1970 season, passed away recently. SCMAT would like to express condolences and appreciation for the many years Coach Kyzer was involved in SC wrestling.

Coach Fred Kyzer article

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Clemson football player went 199-1 as a wrestler; the guy who beat him still inspires him

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Q&A with Dany DeAnda, women’s coach at NCAA Div. I Presbyterian College

Will you join us at Presbyterian College on Saturday, December 7 to see history in the making?

We’d love to have you on campus to cover the nation’s first-ever NCAA Division 1 women’s program compete in its first home wrestling match.

The historic match begins at 1:00 p.m. in the Templeton Center, located on the campus of Presbyterian College.

National Wrestling Hall of Famer, Mark Cody who is the current director of wrestling at PC, will also be at the event.

Please call 864-833-8285 or email sadyer@presby.edu if you have questions or need more information.

Thank you,
Stacy Dyer
Director of Media Relations
Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC

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Former South Carolina high school wrestling great, Roddy White, to be inducted into the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor!

Roddy White will be the 11th member inducted into the Falcons Ring of Honor. The ceremony will take place before the December 8 game vs. the Carolina Panthers.

White is Atlanta's all-time leader in receptions (808), receiving yards (10,863) and receiving touchdowns (63). He earned one All-Pro and four Pro Bowl selections during his 11-year career -- all of which came in Atlanta.

Roddy White's wrestling accomplishments while at James Island High School:
2001 S.C. 4A State Champion 1st place 189 lbs.
2000 S.C. 4A State Champion 1st place 152 lbs.
1999 S.C. 4A State 4th place 130 lbs.
1998 S.C. 3A State Runner-up 2nd place 112 lbs.

Congratulations Roddy on being recognized into the Falcons Ring of Honor!

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Orangeburg Prep needs matches in December. Had to cancel all home matches and were bumped out of some away matches due low participation. Only have 4 varsity kids this season and will drive to other schools to get mat time if available!

If your school can help please email jray@orangeburgprep.com

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Rashad Williams podcast interview

Former Coker College wrestler Rashad Williams talks about his experiences at Coker, gives advice on how to make new connections, and discusses his new career as a reporter for News 9 WAOW in Wisconsin.

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Coaches, I have seen several emails about tournaments and just wanted to make sure all were working on the same timeline for events.

2019-20 is a fall back year in the HSL sports Calendar. You can find these dates on the HSL website... however here are some important for wrestling.

Nov. 4- first day of practice

November 23- first date you can do a preseason date

Dec. 2- first date of regular season matches

Regular season weekends
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25
Feb. 1

If nothing changes... I believe all of us must have regular season matches completed by Tuesday, Feb. 4th. Be sure you dont have a region match scheduled for Wednesday February 5th unless your classification allows you that date to wrestle.

State Duals would be Feb. 8 to Feb 15

Upper State and Lower State individuals the weekend of Feb. 22

State championship Individuals Feb 28 and 29


Just a few more dates for some of you to set your calendar for wrestling...

Dec. 21 or January 11 would be Carolina Invitational Area tournaments.

Jan. 18 would be Carolina Invitational Sectional Tournaments.

Jan. 25 would be Carolina Invitational at Lexington

Feb. 1 would be make up snow day for Carolina Invitational (if needed)


Thomas M. Bell, CAA
Certified Athletic Administrator
Hillcrest High School
Athletic Director
864-355-3539

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Congrats to 2019 FloNationals All-American from SC:
Cadet Freestyle - 80kg 2nd Walker Stephenson (Hillcrest)

Congrats to 2019 NHSCA All-Americans from SC:
Senior Nationals - 120 8th Jordan White (Eastside)
Senior Nationals - 152 5th Garrett Starks (Woodmont)
Senior Nationals - 285 5th Devon Rice (Rock Hill)
Junior Nationals - 145 8th Riley Augustine (Eastside)
Junior Nationals - 220 7th Cody Fleming (Ninety-Six)

SC Teams: MS-20th,FR-29th,SO-24th,JR-13th,SR-18th

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SC Wrestling News 2018-2019