Wrestling

Published February 12, 2018

Fraser High wrestling team has its season end at district tournament

FRASER — The team portion of Fraser High’s wrestling season ended with a 36-33 loss to Warren De La Salle in a Division 1 district semifinal Feb. 7 at home.

Published February 8, 2018

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Warren Woods Tower wrestling wins third straight district title

Warren Woods Tower downed Warren Lincoln 78-6 in a D-2 district final Feb. 8 at Tower to head back to regionals.

Published February 7, 2018

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De La Salle wrestling headed to regionals after district final win over Roseville

Published February 7, 2018

Southfield Sun

Southfield A&T claims first wrestling league championship

He’s witnessed the small steps from one year to the next.

Published February 6, 2018

Rochester Post

Despite young lineup, Rochester High wrestling looks for playoff push

ROCHESTER HILLS — When asked for his team’s record, Erik Vernon responded with a chuckle. The longtime Rochester High football coach, Vernon is now in his first year at the helm of the wrestling program. He served as an assistant for a decade following his gridiron commitments in the fall and was asked to take on the lead role following the passing of Frank Lafferty.

Published January 24, 2018

Woodward Talk

Postseason on the mind for Ferndale High wrestling program

dale High coach John Bassier has been around the sport of wrestling for a long time.

Published January 23, 2018

Troy Times

Athens wrestler aims for state title to cap off career

TROY — The Troy Athens senior had piled up 114 wins over four years on varsity, with his sights set on several more this season.

Published January 22, 2018

Madison - Park News

More than just a coach

so many others in his profession, when Dale Hart decided to become a coach, in reality, he took on a much bigger role than merely teaching kids sports techniques and coming up with strategies.

Published January 23, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Chippewa Valley coach opines about the sport of wrestling

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Scott Kolesky describes what it’s like to participate in the winter activity.

Published January 22, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Ike wrestling chasing fourth straight district title

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Despite a slow start, David Drath believes his club can pull off a four-peat. Now in his 25th year at the helm of Utica Eisenhower wrestling, Drath is confident that his club can rebound from a 4-16 start to the season and compete for a fourth straight district team title.

Published January 18, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

L’Anse Creuse wrestling coach discusses team’s strong season

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Division 1 state wrestling postseason begins Feb. 7 for Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse, and coach David Prince believes the team has the makings of one that can make a run.

Published January 16, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser High wrestling is having another strong season

FRASER — Fraser High wrestling coach Rick Julien described his team — if healthy — as one that is very scary

Published January 4, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County’s top grapplers battle it out

The 58th annual Oakland County Wrestling Tournament was held Dec. 15-16, with Oxford High taking the prestigious title for a second straight year.

Published January 4, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Grapplers battle at Macomb County Invitational

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Prep wrestlers from 35 Macomb County and nearby programs converged on Clinton Township Chippewa Valley Dec. 22-23 for the 44th annual Macomb County Invitational, with medals and bragging rights on the line.

Published December 13, 2017

Madison - Park News

Bishop Foley wrestling coach has the kind of history that can motivate his team

ng a recent intrasquad competition, Madison Heights Bishop Foley junior Jakob Hoffman had the opportunity to wrestle against his coach, 64-year-old Berney Gonzales.

Published December 12, 2017

Grosse Pointe Times

South wrestling setting its goals

For Grosse Pointe South wrestling coach Patrick Salazar, there’s more to the season than wins and losses.

Published November 20, 2017

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota wrestling standout signs with MSU

One of the most decorated wrestlers in Macomb Dakota history made his decision where to continue his career.

Published March 6, 2017

C&G Newspapers

All-State wrestlers relish chance to compete against the best at state finals

METRO DETROIT — Just getting to the state wrestling finals is quite the accomplishment.

It’s even more of a testament of a grappler’s skill and mettle when they earn All-State honors.

A total of 34 grapplers from the C & G Sports coverage area took home the distinction.

In total, nearly 900 wrestlers competed at the final, which took place March 2-4 at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The top eight finishers in each class earned the All-State distinction.

Published March 4, 2017

West Bloomfield Beacon

St. Mary's freshman finishes runner-up at wrestling finals

AUBURN HILLS —Orchard Lake St. Mary’s freshman Joshua Edmond knows there's still another goal to be had.

This season, he finished runner-up at the Division 2 individual wrestling finals March 4 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

Lowell High's Austin Boone won the match 6-3 in the 135-pound class.

Despite finishing his freshman campaign with a record of 53-1, Edmond referred to his season as incomplete.

“I fought hard, he just came out on top,” Edmond said. “There’s nothing I can do about it.”

Published March 4, 2017

West Bloomfield Beacon

Walled Lake Central wrestling captures three individual state champions

AUBURN HILLS — From a first timer, to someone looking to overcome some past frustration to one of the best ever simply doing what he does.

In a variety of ways, it was a brilliant evening for the Walled Lake Central wrestling team Saturday at The Palace of Auburn Hills, as Ben Freeman, Nick Freeman and TJ Daughtery each took home individual state championships.