This past weekend all three members of the Iowa State coaching staff appeared on The Open Mat’s Takedown Radio to discuss the recent changes to the program, and to preview the upcoming season. Obviously the Cyclones have been a big topic of discussion nationally this past month after the dismissal of associate head coach, Mike…
Another big 2019 senior is off the board, as Southeast Polk standout Cade DeVos has committed to South Dakota State. The news was first broken by Cody Goodwin of the Des Moines Register. “I felt like SDSU just fit me the best,” DeVos told Goodwin. “I didn’t want to be a plane ride away from…
GREELEY, Colo.- Head Coach, Troy Nickerson announced the hiring of Garett Kiley as an assistant coach for Northern Colorado wrestling and the promotion of Michael Moreno to the primary assistant coach. Kiley joins the UNC staff after serving as an assistant coach at Campbell University for the past two seasons. In the 2017, Kiley helped…
Once again Division II power Minnesota State has dipped their toe into Iowa, this time they have reeled in Spirit Lake’s Kyler Rieck. The two-time state medalist in class 2A announced his decision on social media: Proud to announce my commitment to Minnesota State University! Go Mavericks! 👊🏼 A post shared by Kyler Rieck (@kylerrieck)…
One of the powers in Class 3A has taken a hit as InterMat’s high school analyst, Josh Lowe announced that Lucas Uliano will be joining Olentangy High School in Ohio. Can now confirm that IA 3A state third placer Lucas Uliano is now at Olentangy Liberty (OH-D1), was at nationally ranked Waukee last year. Projected…
As we finish our series of future forecasting each of Iowa’s Division I team’s lineup, we come to Northern Iowa. Unlike Iowa and Iowa State, the Panthers aren’t expected to see any changes to their lineup going back to our March wrap up. As we’ve noted, the squad returns all ten of its 2018 postseason…
A shake up is coming in Ames, Iowa as Dresser made an official announcement today via a team press release that assistant head coach Mike Zadick is no longer a member of the Iowa State coaching staff. The exit comes just weeks before the 2018-19 academic year begins, well past the window of typical off-season…
Davenport Assumption star Julien Broderson has provided IAwrestle with an updated list of schools he is considering after wrapping up a successful summer on both the baseball diamond and the wrestling mat. After winning his second straight state title in February, Broderson added another state title to his name in July when Assumption thumped Harlan…
The Hawkeyes have landed their second major commitment in the class of 2019 as Abe Assad has committed to the University of Iowa. Hailing from Glendbard North high school in Illinois, Assad is a rising senior that got a huge lift in his recruiting when he won UWW Cadet Nationals earlier this summer. Assad was…
By KatieJo Kuhens – Wartburg SID WAVERLY, Iowa—Alex Dolly has been named the top assistant wrestling coach at Wartburg College, head coach Eric Keller announced today. “I am extremely excited to welcome Alex, Caitlin, and their family to the Wartburg wrestling family,” said Keller. “Alex values personal relationships, investing in each student-athlete, and is committed…
Former University of Iowa is headed back to college, this time as an assistant coach. The four-time letterwinner announced the news on Twitter that he would be joining the University of Mary a Division II program in North Dakota. Today is my first official day as an assistant coach with @UMaryWrestling. I am incredible grateful…
In March we at IAwrestle recapped Iowa’s 2017-18 campaign and gave a brief look ahead to what the future held for the Hawkeye lineup. While four months is just a small amount of time relatively, the outlook of Iowa’s lineup has seen some drastic changes. With two impact transfers announcing their move to Iowa City,…
At the end of last season, we did a recap on Kevin Dresser’s first full season at Iowa State and a brief look ahead. At the time there was no doubt that program was trending in the right direction, but the team still looked to be at least another season away from being a national threat.…
Another Iowa senior has come off the board as IAwrestle has learned that Ballard’s Skyler Noftsger has committed to South Dakota State University. A two-time state medalist for the Bombers, Noftsger is currently rated #21 in the last edition of IAwrestle’s Fab 50 rankings. He projects at 165/174 pounds for the Jackrabbits. “I love the…
University of Iowa assistant coach Ryan Morningstar has signed a new contract that will keep him in Iowa City through the 2020-2021 season. A native of Lisbon, Iowa – Morningstar has been a member for the Hawkeye program for almost every season since graduating high school in 2005. A three-time state champion for the Lions,…
Coach Mike Duroe made an impact on so many in the wrestling community in Iowa and across the country. As a tribute we compiled just a small portion of the people who offered their thoughts, prayers, and stories of how Duroe made a difference in their lives. Rest In Peace Coach 🙏 pic.twitter.com/596hhflqm7 — Brent…
In an update to an earlier story on IAwrestle it is now being reported that Hawkeye heavyweight Sam Stoll is being charged by the Iowa City Police, according to a release Iowa City Public Information officer Sgt. Derek Frank.. The release states that the police have charged Sam Stoll with a “false report to public entity” after he made two false claims following his gunshot…
Coe College and John Oostendorp has added a big name from NAIA ranks to their coaching staff as Grant Henderson announced on his personal Instagram account that he will be joining the coaching staff. A native of Alburnett, Iowa Henderson will be returning closer to home after wrapping up his career as a national champion…
The Hawkeyes have their first major commitment in the class of 2019 as Albert Lea high school’s Zach Glazier has verballed to the program. Considered the #32 overall recruit in the class of 2019 according to Flowrestling, Glazier is the nation’s current #4 ranked wrestler at 170 pounds also according to Flo. “It’s always been…
Former Hawkeye standout Brandon Sorensen will make his Senior level debut in Canada (Sam Janicki photo) What: 2018 Canada Cup Where: Guelph, Canada Who: Hawkeye Wrestling Club: Brandon Sorensen, Sammy Brooks When: Saturday, July 7th Two members from the Hawkeye Wrestling Club will be competing in International action next month at the 2018 Canada Cup.…
