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National Collegiate Duals Preview - Red Pool "A"

Had an opportunity to talk with Coach Frank Popilizio of Journeymen Wrestling for some back ground on the event … check it out (same interview highlighted elsewhere on the website - so if you’ve listened once …)

Journeymen Wrestling has brought together quite a field for this year’s version of the National Collegiate Duals - which will take place Dec 20-21 in the panhandle of Florida. We are going to take a quick look at the field in 4 different stories over the course of this week. The teams are broken down into two pools and then within each pool 3 teams in a group each. The pools will not have a crossover - which means no Penn State vs. Iowa matchup, but that isn’t surprising given that the two teams will have their dual in January. This is an unbelievable opportunity to watch some of the best college wrestlers in the nation compete over 2 days.

The Schedule:

How to Watch:

There are two ways to watch the event. First, if you are close - you can get tickets at Journeymen. Monday is going to be a banger with 12 duals featuring many of the best teams in the country. Day 2 (Tuesday) will be a crossover within the pools - so if Penn State wins the Blue Pool “A” and Arizona State wins the Blue Pool “B” then that will be the final on Tuesday evening. Can’t make it to northwest Florida? You can also watch it live on Rokfin. Simply click the picture above.

What to Watch Day 1 - Red Pool “A”:

NC State, Missouri, and Binghamton kick things off in the morning for the Red Pool. Both NC State and Missouri are ranked in the top 10 and that dual should be outstanding. Binghampton has 4 ranked wrestlers including Louie DePrez at 195 who is #12 by Intermat … they will push both Missouri and NC State for the top spot in this pool. Remember these are not exact line-ups - simply projections based on rankings (and previous duals). If these are the lineups then these are …

The 5 matches within this pool I am interested in watching:

  • Keegan O’Toole (Missouri) vs. Thomas Bullard (NC State)

    • Of course we start with a former SE hammer as one to watch. Bullard was a standout at Archer (Georgia) many moons ago and has been a regular at the NCAA tournament for years. O’Toole might be one of the most exciting wrestlers you will ever watch. Who dictates their match - it will be fun to watch this chess match unfold.

  • The 285’s: Trephan, Doyle, and Elam

    • All 3 are ranked with Zach Elam coming in with the highest ranking of the three. Trephan beat Wilson in the room and now looks like he will hold onto the spot. This weight class (as well as 197) could be the two that define some very close duals … don’t sleep on the big boys.

  • Peyton Mocco (Missouri) vs. Hayden Hidlay (NC State)

    • Hidlay has the credentials after coming up just short of an NCAA title several times. Mocco has looked superb this season and looks headed to spot on the podium in March. This one will be great.

  • Louie DePrez (Binghampton) vs. Isaac Trumble (NC State)

  • Jarrett Jacques (Missouri) vs. Ed Scott (NC State)

SE Connections:

  • Donald Cates (NC State) from North Carolina

  • Alex Faison (NC State) from North Carolina

  • Tyrie Houghton (NC State) from North Carolina

  • James Joplin (NC State) from North Carolina

  • Christian Knop (NC State) from Alabama

  • Owen Trephan (NC State) from South Carolina

  • Thomas Bullard (NC State) from Georgia

  • Alex Uriquiza (NC State) from Florida

College, Duals, SoutheastJason FulmoreComment
National Collegiate Duals Preview - Blue Pool “B”

Had an opportunity to talk with Coach Frank Popilizio of Journeymen Wrestling for some back ground on the event … check it out

Journeymen Wrestling has brought together quite a field for this year’s version of the National Collegiate Duals - which will take place Dec 20-21 in the panhandle of Florida. We are going to take a quick look at the field in 4 different stories over the course of this week. The teams are broken down into two pools and then within each pool 3 teams in a group each. The pools will not have a crossover - which means no Penn State vs. Iowa matchup, but that isn’t surprising given that the two teams will have their dual in January. This is an unbelievable opportunity to watch some of the best college wrestlers in the nation compete over 2 days.

The Schedule:

How to Watch:

There are two ways to watch the event. First, if you are close - you can get tickets at Journeymen. Monday is going to be a banger with 12 duals featuring many of the best teams in the country. Day 2 (Tuesday) will be a crossover within the pools - so if Penn State wins the Blue Pool “A” and Arizona State wins the Blue Pool “B” then that will be the final on Tuesday evening. Can’t make it to northwest Florida? You can also watch it live on Rokfin. Simply click the picture above.

What to Watch Day 1 - Blue Pool “B”:

3 outstanding duals that kickoff the action on Monday. Hofstra takes on two top 10 hammers in Virginia Tech and Arizona State. Hofstra is always a program that battles and don’t be surprised to see them give both Virginia Tech and Arizona State all they can handle in the early segment on Monday. Obviously, the dual to watch is Arizona State and Virginia Tech, but I wouldn’t sleep on Hofstra. Winner of the pool could get a shot at the Nittany Lions on Tuesday.

Here are 5 matches within this pool I am interested in catching:

  • Sam Latona (Virginia Tech) vs. Brandon Courtney (Arizona State)

    • Courtney made the finals a year ago at 125 - Latona, the 2 seed, fell in the quarters or this would be a rematch from last March. Alabama native Latona should have a loud supporting section in the arena and this match sets the tone for the rest of the dual.

  • Charles Small (Hofstra) vs. Hunter Bolen (Virginia Tech)

    • Small is from Florida and qualified a year ago (going 1-2 at NCAA’s). Bolen is a hammer and is certainly the top dog at 197 in this part of the pool. For Small this is a huge opportunity … Virginia Tech will be one of the programs many in the SE will be pulling for, but in this matchup expect the crowd to be behind Small.

  • Bryce Andonian (Virginia Tech) vs. Kyle Parco (Arizona State)

    • Parco was an AA at Fresno State a year ago and has made the seamless transition to the Sun Devils. Andonian is a straight gunslinger … this one will be wild and will be one of the most fan-friendly matches you will find all weekend.

  • The 285’s

    • Each matchup should be close and fun to watch. Knighton-Ward is behind the others, but I wouldn’t count him out. Traxler vs. Schultz feels like a bloodround match at NCAA’s … one of the two (and possibly both) will be on the podium in March.

  • Korbin Myers (Virginia Tech) vs. Michael McGee (Arizona State)

    • McGee is another transfer - but this time from the east coast and Old Dominion. He is lightning in a bottle and can beat anyone at 133. Myers was 4th year ago and has his sights set on the top step. This one will be important in the final outcome of the dual.

SE Connections:

  • Sam Latona of Virginia Tech is their starting 125 … we expect to see him and expect he will have the crowd behind him in every match

  • Kolton Clark (174) of Virginia Tech isn’t currently in the starting lineup, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him pick up some matches (especially if they decide to rest Lewis)

  • Cooper Flynn of Virginia Tech (Tennessee)

  • Caden Hagler of Virginia Tech (North Carolina)

  • Jake Hart of Virginia Tech (South Carolina)

  • Corey Langner of Hofstra (Georgia)

  • Charles Small of Hofstra (Florida) - starting 184 and should be in the lineup throughout the two days

  • Alexzander Owens of Arizona State (Florida)

  • Ethan Pickren of Arizona State (Florida)

  • Ricky Roberto of Arizona State (Georgia)

College, Duals, PodcastJason FulmoreComment
In the News - Friday November 26

Alabama:

2021 Patrick Aaron Memorial Duals

  • 1st: Hewitt-Trussville 48, Arab 18

  • 3rd: Oak Moutnain 34, McAdory 33

  • 5th: Athens 51, Auburn 28

  • 7th: Homewood 40, Thompson 36

  • Hewitt-Trussville 74, Auburn 6

  • Oak Mountain 37, Thompson 33

  • Hewitt-Trussville 58, Daphne 18

  • Auburn 48, Thompson 35

  • Thompson 41, Daphne 25

  • Oak Mountain 60, Auburn 23

  • Hewitt-Trussville 57, Oak Mountain 18

  • Auburn 43, Daphne 29

  • Hewitt-Trussville 67, Thompson 6

  • Oak Mountain 53, Daphne 29

  • Arab 54, Athens 27

  • McAdory 39, Homewood 30

  • Arab 57, Pelham 16

  • Athens 40, Homewood 34

  • Homewood 45, Pelham 27

  • McAdory 39, Athens 36

  • Arab 63, McAdory 15

  • Athens 47, Pelham 30

  • Arab 60, Homewood 24

  • Pelham 35, McAdory 30

Hewitt Grappling Girl Invite

Finals:

  • 100 Alanah Girard (Daphne) 9-2, 7th. over Kelsey Seigler (Thompson HS) 4-6, 8th. (Fall 2:30)

  • 107 Erin Clarkson (Auburn High School) 4-1, So. over La`nia Riley (Daphne) 11-4, Fr. (Fall 2:16)

  • 114 Evelyn Holmes-smith (Enterprise HS) 5-0, Fr. over Zoey Bair (Thompson HS) 10-1, 8th. (Fall 1:34)

  • 120 Stella Hawks (Daphne) 8-5, Fr. over Maggie Whitaker (Arab High School) 4-2, So. (Fall 0:27)

  • 126 Aenaya Vines (Thompson HS) 10-1, Fr. over Hannah Mcneese (Daphne) 9-3, So. (Fall 1:17)

  • 132 Kalyse Hill (Daphne) 13-0, Fr. over Kameron Glenn (Sparkman High School) 5-2, Sr. (Fall 0:27)

  • 138 Kimber Alford (Daphne) 7-2, 7th. over Hayden Kendall (Auburn High School) 4-1, Fr. (Fall 2:17)

  • 145 Yasmine Oliveira (Spain Park Hs) 8-0, Sr. over Akerah Artis (Sparkman High School) 5-1, Jr. (Fall 1:04)

  • 152 Sage Rosario (Daphne) 9-0, Fr. over Reagan Grant (Sparkman High School) 5-1, So. (Fall 0:17)

  • 165 Kaylee Holder (Daphne) 13-0, Jr. over Kalea Loving (Sparkman High School) 4-1, 8th. (Fall 3:42)

  • 185 Ava Nguyen (Thompson HS) 8-1, Fr. over Paxton Glenn (Sparkman High School) 1-2, Sr. (Fall 1:58)

  • 235 Lanaya Oakley (Mae Jemison) 3-0, Jr. over Elise Walker (Mae Jemison) 2-1, Sr. (Fall 1:44)

  • 285 Aliza Wix-amaya of Sparkman High School

Duals:

Georgia

Parkview Turkey Tournament

Finals:

  • 113 Joseph Ayalla (Kell) won by fall over Jonah Houston (Model) (Fall 2:31)

  • 120 Jax Mitchell (Walton) won by fall over John Hullander (Model) (Fall 1:24)

  • 126 Caden Canzano (Walton) won by fall over Carter Holcomb (Kell) (Fall 1:50)

  • 132 Ben Davis (Walton) won by major decision over Christopher Izzo (Wesleyan) (Maj 10-0)

  • 138 Obie Johnson (Hiram) won by fall over Jason Weido (Parkview) (Fall 4:00)

  • 145 Grayson Phillips (Model) won by fall over Dalton Moyse (Hiram) (Fall 1:16)

  • 152 Emil Necula (Walton) won by tech fall over Riley Davis (Model) (TF 18-3)

  • 160 Jake Neu (Wesleyan) won by fall over Ryan Cloninger (Walton) (Fall 2:31)

  • 170 Noah Allmon (Model) won by fall over Trent Debow (Wesleyan) (Fall 3:06)

  • 195 Hudson Jones (Walton) won by fall over Brendan McIntosh (Wesleyan) (Fall 3:18)

  • 220 Marcus Mapp (Parkview) won by decision over Matthew Brown (Wesleyan) (Dec 3-2)

  • 285 Luke Eichner (Hiram) won by fall over Shep Jenkins (Model) (Fall 2:29)

106 Mark Truman (West Rowan) 15-1, So. over Isaac Tate (North Surry) 1-1, Fr. (Fall 3:49)

113 Joey Baisley (Charlotte Catholic) 23-1 won by tech fall over Kameron Read (Rock Hill) 8-4 (TF-1.5 3:17 (16-0))

120 Boedi Kirkland (Bandys) 3-0 won by fall over Stetson Collins (West Rowan) 1-1 (Fall 4:13)

126 Kevin Obrein (West Rowan) 3-0 won by fall over Ellison Floyd (Rock Hill) 1-1 (Fall 3:53)

132 Kyle Montaperto (Central Academy) 17-0 won by tech fall over Patrick Iacoves (Lake Norman) 29-7 (TF-1.5 4:54 (27-12))

138 JT Richards (Lake Norman) 39-13 won by decision over Elijah Harris (Central Academy) 18-2 (Dec 9-4)

145 Eli Murray (Lake Norman) 28-2 won by fall over Logan Fite (Central Academy) 20-3 (Fall 0:50)

152 Brody Neal (Lake Norman) 24-4 won by fall over Taraquas Young (Rock Hill) 6-6 (Fall 2:28)

160 Caleb Moore (Bandys) 30-4 won by decision over Dawson Cashier (Rock Hill) 7-1 (Dec 8-7)

170 Aiden Curry (Central Academy) 19-0 won by tech fall over Raydyn Brooks (Bandys) 21-9 (TF-1.5 4:00 (24-8))

182 Brady Ross (Central Academy) 21-0 won by fall over Keagan Bradley (Lake Norman) 8-5 (Fall 1:50)

195 Jace Hernandez (North Surry) 12-5 won by fall over Josh Keller (Central Academy) 8-7 (Fall 4:51)

220 Carson Floyd (Lake Norman) 34-1 won by fall over Austin Cline (Bandys) 17-8 (Fall 1:19)

285 Sakarri Morrison (Lake Norman) 32-1 won by major decision over Christian Hercules (West Rowan) 13-7 (MD 9-1)

Finals:

106 Cole Hunt (Jacksonville) 3-0 won by injury default over Paul Vaught (Swansboro) 1-1 (Inj. 0:54)

113 Mason McMullen (Jacksonville) 2-0 won by fall over Seamus Sullivan (Swansboro) 1-1 (Fall 1:37)

120 Jake DeSensi (Southwest Onslow) 2-0 won by fall over Mason Cooper (Swansboro) 1-1 (Fall 3:04)

126 Isaac Gawronski (Swansboro) 33-2 won by forfeit over Landon Horne (Southwest Onslow) 18-4 (For.)

132 Ayden Goodman (Swansboro) 13-11 won by fall over Ryan McManus (Richlands) 12-12 (Fall 2:27)

138 Aiden Russell (Swansboro) 2-0 won by fall over Hayden Zeagler (South Lenoir) 11-13 (Fall 1:23)

145 Dominic Szybka (Southwest Onslow) 3-0 won by fall over Jed Day (South Lenoir) 14-7 (Fall 1:46)

152 Theodore Yager (Swansboro) 29-8 won by major decision over Jeremiah Jones (Southwest Onslow) 16-5 (MD 18-8)

160 Eddie Martinez (South Lenoir) 13-6 won by fall over Malachi Rust (Richlands) 1-1 (Fall 0:48)

170 Chase Petty (Swansboro) 9-7 won by fall over Caleb China (Jacksonville) 3-4 (Fall 1:20)

182 Sean Kelly (Swansboro) 16-14 won by fall over Moctezuma Ayala (South Lenoir) 11-14 (Fall 0:02)

195 Jace Wilkens (Swansboro) 14-6 won by fall over Johnathan Hunter (Jacksonville) 4-4 (Fall 0:23)

220 Zander Riley (Swansboro) 8-7 received a bye () (Bye)

285 Adam Turner (South Lenoir) 4-2 won by fall over Joseph Ortiz (Southwest Onslow) 1-1 (Fall 1:24)

Jet Invitational at Enka

Finals:

106 Carson Dupill (Greeneville) 3-0 won by fall over Aynsley Fink (Robbinsville) 5-3 (Fall 4:29)

113 Karter Floyd (Fred T Foard) 7-0 won by major decision over Sumter Horton (Rutherfordton-Spindale) 3-2 (MD 11-2)

120 Isaiah Morrison (Enka) 5-1 won by fall over TJ Burgess (North Buncombe) 4-2 (Fall 5:00)

126 Brayden Mejia (Fred T Foard) 7-0 won by decision over Trey Hinson (Piedmont) 4-2 (Dec 5-1)

132 Jayden Nowell (Robbinsville) 4-0 won by fall over Hunter Clark (Fred T Foard) 6-1 (Fall 2:58)

138 Noah Tocaben (Enka) 6-1 won by decision over Brock Carey (Fred T Foard) 6-1 (Dec 4-2)

145 Hunter Mason (Greeneville) 3-0 won by fall over Ian Murdock (North Davidson) 8-1 (Fall 1:09)

152 Colin Dupill (Greeneville) 3-0 won by decision over Greyson Harris (Enka) 5-1 (Dec 7-3)

160 Conner Weaver (Fred T Foard) 5-2 won by fall over Alex Rodriguez (Smoky Mountain) 2-1 (Fall 0:58)

170 Kodiak Cannedy (Greeneville) 3-0 won by fall over Zane Birtchet (Fred T Foard) 5-1 (Fall 1:55)

182 Tomas Brooker (Hickory Ridge) 7-0 won by decision over Kyle Fink (Robbinsville) 6-1 (Dec 6-1)

195 Colby Mace (Fred T Foard) 6-0 won by decision over Jadon Mintz (Tuscola) 3-1 (Dec 6-3)

220 Dylan Smith (Fred T Foard) 7-0 won by fall over Jacob Nix (North Buncombe) 4-2 (Fall 1:55)

HWT Kohlton Neadeau (Swain County) 4-1 won by fall over Ethan Davis (North Davidson) 2-1 (Fall 0:10)

Finals:

106

  • 1st Place Match - Jackson Rowling (Hough) 6-0 won by major decision over Kane Bryson (Pisgah) 2-1 (MD 9-1)

  • 3rd Place Match - Stiles Miller (Science Hill) 40-6 won by fall over Justin Reyes (West Henderson) 2-4 (Fall 1:09)

113

  • 1st Place Match - Austin Parris (James F Byrnes) 13-11 won by fall over Richard Nance (Hough) 3-2 (Fall 2:56)

  • 3rd Place Match - Seth Eden (North Henderson) 1-1 won by fall over Justin Prince (A.C. Reynolds) 3-2 (Fall 1:13)

120

  • 1st Place Match - Damon Landreth (West Henderson) 8-1 won by tech fall over Brady Mathis (East Henderson) 21-3 (TF-1.5 2:45 (18-2))

  • 3rd Place Match - Henry Portella (North Henderson) 3-1 won by fall over Satchel McCoy (Polk County) 18-4 (Fall 5:52)

126

  • 1st Place Match - Peyton Fincher (North Henderson) 4-0 won by decision over Gunner Marshall (East Henderson) 4-1 (Dec 9-2)

  • 3rd Place Match - William Cole (Rosman) 5-2 won by fall over Burl Sober (Asheville) 8-12 (Fall 2:36)

132

  • 1st Place Match - Brandt Fajerman (Hough) 7-0 won by fall over Dylan Winters (Science Hill) 2-1 (Fall 5:51)

  • 3rd Place Match - Mason Maybin (East Henderson) 3-1 won by fall over Daniel Figueroa (North Henderson) 2-2 (Fall 1:45)

138

  • 1st Place Match - Walker Mains (Hendersonville) 9-0 won by fall over Harrison Cash (Asheville) 15-8 (Fall 2:57)

  • 3rd Place Match - Collier Foster (Polk County) 18-8 won by fall over Koen Kiser (Rosman) 2-3 (Fall 5:10)

145

  • 1st Place Match - Xander Hill (Pisgah) 25-5 won by fall over Connor Reese (T.C. Roberson) 4-3 (Fall 1:50)

  • 3rd Place Match - Irving Griwatz (Asheville) 16-5 won by fall over James Ferrell (Science Hill) 15-4 (Fall 3:35)

152

  • 1st Place Match - Asher Fink (James F Byrnes) 19-6 won by major decision over Bryson McCraw (Polk County) 18-5 (MD 9-1)

  • 3rd Place Match - Ulises Vega DelaMora (North Henderson) 4-1 won by major decision over Boston Duval (T.C. Roberson) 4-4 (MD 12-1)

160

  • 1st Place Match - David Hunsberger (James F Byrnes) 42-0 won by fall over Solomon Jenks (West Henderson) 6-3 (Fall 0:06)

  • 3rd Place Match - Jaime Vega De La Mora (North Henderson) 4-1 won by fall over Charlie Rizutto (Hough) 4-3 (Fall 2:54)

170

  • 1st Place Match - Elijah Brown (A.C. Reynolds) 7-0 won by fall over Tucker Marshall (East Henderson) 19-2 (Fall 5:22)

  • 3rd Place Match - Jacob Knighton (Polk County) 19-4 won by fall over Luke Cuthbert (Watauga) 17-7 (Fall 1:57)

182

  • 1st Place Match - Alex Almaraz (Pisgah) 22-5 won in sudden victory - 1 over Perry Tate (Science Hill) 25-16 (SV-1 6-1)

  • 3rd Place Match - Bryce Allison (East Henderson) 11-6 won by fall over Samuel Musser (West Henderson) 6-4 (Fall 2:55)

195

  • 1st Place Match - Peter Kolomiyets (A.C. Reynolds) 7-0 won by fall over Jeshua Whited (Rosman) 4-2 (Fall 0:35)

  • 3rd Place Match - Devon Medina (Science Hill) 26-11 won by major decision over Tytus Bridges (Pisgah) 11-16 (MD 12-0)

220

  • 1st Place Match - Caleb Melton (James F Byrnes) 24-12 won by fall over Noah Sepulveda (Pisgah) 8-3 (Fall 5:00)

  • 3rd Place Match - Reese Meadows (North Henderson) 1-1 won by fall over Luke McMinn (West Henderson) 1-2 (Fall 1:39)

285

  • 1st Place Match - Keimel Redford (Science Hill) 33-11 won by decision over Jarek Stewart-Karolewics (Brevard) 21-4 (Dec 9-4)

  • 3rd Place Match - Daniel Russell (East Henderson) 3-1 won by fall over Alijah Walker (T.C. Roberson) 2-4 (Fall 1:32)

106 Liliana zapote (North Henderson) 2-0, So. over Caitlyn Graham (Mitchell) 2-2, Fr. (Fall 1:27)

113 Glennin Hansen (North Henderson) 3-0, Sr. over Halley Wheeler (Mitchell) 6-5, Jr. (Fall 0:26)

120 Ansley Reed (Science Hill) 2-0 won by fall over Shilo Brandt (Mitchell) 2-2 (Fall 1:01)

126 Mickey Allen (West Henderson) 2-0 won by fall over Alex Costello (Science Hill) 2-1 (Fall 1:35)

132-138 Emmy Everhardt (Swain County) 5-0 won in tie breaker - 1 over Kaya Brown (Brevard) 2-1 (TB-1 13-5)

145 Mariah Carver (West Henderson) 3-0, Jr. over Tasia Neadeau (Swain County) 7-1, Fr. (Fall 3:26)

152-160 Angelina Knepp (Travelers Rest) 12-5 won by decision over Estrella Encinas (West Henderson) 2-1 (Dec 7-2)

170-182 Tatiana Encinas (West Henderson) 2-0 won by fall over Meggin Gunnell-Beck (Watauga) 2-1 (Fall 3:06)

195-220 Elizabeth DeMoss (Rosman) 2-2, Jr. over Anasette Cooper (Swain County) 3-3, Fr. (Fall 2:29)

Vernon Walworth Memorial Duals (Boys)

  • Jack Britt 70, Westover 12

  • Hoke County 45, Gray’s Creek 30

  • Cary 60, Purnell Sweatt 24

  • Jack Britt 57, Gray’s Creek 23

  • Parkwood 58, Westover 18

  • Jack Britt 70, Purnell Sweatt 6

  • Parkwood 55, Cary 24

  • Cary 51, Gray’s Creek 19

  • Parkwood 51, Jack Britt 27

  • Parkwood 48, Hoke County 28

  • Parkwood 64, Purnell Sweatt 12

  • Gray’s Creek 36, Westover 33

  • Jack Britt 51, Hoke County 30

  • Purnell Sweatt 40, Westover 36

  • Cary 42, Hoke County 36

Vernon Walworth Memorial Duals (Girls)

  • Parkwood 36, Purnell Sweatt 30

  • Parkwood 36, Hoke County 30

  • Jack Britt 30, Westover 18

  • Hoke County 36, Purnell Sweatt 18

  • Westover 24, Purnell Sewatt 18

  • Hoke County 30, Westover 24

  • Parkwood 36, Westover 18

  • Jack Britt 25, Purnell Sweatt 24

  • Parkwood 30, Jack Britt 25

Duals

Alabama, Duals, Georgia, North Carolina, TennesseeJason FulmoreComment