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NCAA qualifier Spidle signs with Northwestern

On Friday, Northwestern announced on social media that Sean Spidle has signed with the Wildcats after spending the past five seasons at Central Michigan.

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Kentucky Wesleyan head coach Crawford resigns

As announced on Friday morning, Kentucky Wesleyan head wrestling coach Brandon Crawford has resigned from his position.
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Minnesota adds two-time All-American Cannon

Minnesota announced the addition of two-time All-American Chris Cannon to the Gophers' roster for the 2025-26 season.
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ACC champ Hipolito commits to Oklahoma

Raphael Hipolito announced his commitment to Oklahoma on Monday. Hipolito spent the previous two seasons at Virginia Tech and won an ACC title this past season at 157 pounds.
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Contos named head men's wrestling coach at York

Shawn Contos has been named the new head coach of the York University men's wrestling team. Most recently, Contos launched the men's wrestling program at Hope International University.
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Monroe named SOU head women's wrestling coach

Katlyn Monroe is headed to Southern Oregon University for the 2025-26 season as the Raider women's wrestling team's next head coach, Director of Athletics Matt Sayre announced.
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Lehigh adds women's wrestling as 26th varsity sport

Lehigh University is proud to announce the addition of women's wrestling as its 26th varsity sport, with official competition beginning in the 2025–26 academic year.

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Kentucky Wesleyan head coach Crawford resigns

As announced on Friday morning, Kentucky Wesleyan head wrestling coach Brandon Crawford has resigned from his position.
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NCAA qualifier Spidle signs with Northwestern

On Friday, Northwestern announced on social media that Sean Spidle has signed with the Wildcats after spending the past five seasons at Central Michigan.
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Minnesota adds two-time All-American Cannon

Minnesota announced the addition of two-time All-American Chris Cannon to the Gophers' roster for the 2025-26 season.
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ACC champ Hipolito commits to Oklahoma

Raphael Hipolito announced his commitment to Oklahoma on Monday. Hipolito spent the previous two seasons at Virginia Tech and won an ACC title this past season at 157 pounds.
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Contos named head men's wrestling coach at York

Shawn Contos has been named the new head coach of the York University men's wrestling team. Most recently, Contos launched the men's wrestling program at Hope International University.
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Monroe named SOU head women's wrestling coach

Katlyn Monroe is headed to Southern Oregon University for the 2025-26 season as the Raider women's wrestling team's next head coach, Director of Athletics Matt Sayre announced.
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Lehigh adds women's wrestling as 26th varsity sport

Lehigh University is proud to announce the addition of women's wrestling as its 26th varsity sport, with official competition beginning in the 2025–26 academic year.
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Wiley, Picklo commit to OCU

Oklahoma City University has landed two wrestlers from the University of Oklahoma via the transfer portal. John Wiley and Tate Picklo announced their commitments to Oklahoma City University on Saturday.
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Cook to lead UW-Oshkosh women's program

Chad Cook has been named UW-Oshkosh's second head women's wrestling coach. Cook comes to UW-Oshkosh from Fontbonne University, where he was the head men's and women's wrestling coach from 2022-25
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Carl Albert State announces changes to coaching staff

Carl Albert State College announced changes to its men's and women's wrestling coaching staff. Nathan Marek has been promoted to head coach of the men's wrestling program, while Kason Wilkinson was named head coach of the women's wrestling program.
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Ward joins Oklahoma State coaching staff

Kevin Ward resigned as head wrestling coach at Army West Point to become an assistant at Oklahoma State, his alma mater.
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Oklahoma State lands Raney brothers

Oklahoma State has landed two of the nation's top recruits from the Class of 2026 … from the same family. The Raney brothers, Jordyn and Jayden, announced their commitment to David Taylor and the Cowboys Thursday on Flo Radio Live. Both are consensus top-10 recruits from the Class of 2026.
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Western Colorado adds women's wrestling

Western Colorado announced the addition of a women's wrestling program. The program will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.
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Missouri adds O'Toole to coaching staff

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- University of Missouri wrestling head coach Brian Smith has announced the hiring of Keegan O'Toole as an assistant coach on Monday, May 1...
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All-American Alvarez commits to Iowa

All-American Sammy Alvarez could soon be competing for his fourth college wrestling team, if he is granted another season of eligibility by the NCAA. Alvarez announced on social media that he has committed to Iowa.
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Flynn transferring to Chattanooga

Two-time NCAA qualifier Cooper Flynn announced that he is transferring to Chattanooga. He spent this past season at Minnesota after starting his career at Virginia Tech.
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Starocci named 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestler of the Year

Carter Starocci of Penn State has been named 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestler of the Year by the Open Mat. Starocci became the first wrestler ever to win five NCAA Division I national titles. He finished the season with a 26-0 record, which included 22 bonus-point victories.
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Robinson announced as 2025 NCAA Division I Freshman of the Year

Vince Robinson of North Carolina State was announced as the 2025 NCAA Division I Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Robinson won a national title at 125 pounds and finished his freshman season with a 24-3 record.
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Taylor named 2025 NCAA Division I Coach of the Year

Oklahoma State head wrestling coach David Taylor has been named 2025 NCAA Division I Coach of the Year by the Open Mat. The first-year head coach led the Cowboys to a third-place finish at the NCAAs and crowned two national champions.
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Blades named 2025 NCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year

Kennedy Blades of Iowa was named 2025 NCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat. Blades, an Olympic silver medalist, won the national title at 160 pounds and finished the season with a 25-0 record. Of her 25 victories, 23 came by technical fall and two by fall.
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Nauss honored as 2025 NCAA Women's Freshman of the Year

Sabrina Nauss of Grand Valley State has been honored as 2025 NCAA Women's Freshman of the Year. Nauss compiled a 26-3 record and was a national runner-up at 180 pounds.
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Short named 2025 NCAA Women's Coach of the Year

Jake Short of Grand Valley State was named 2025 NCAA Women's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat. Short led GVSU to a fourth-place finish at the 2025 NCWWC National Championships in the program's first season of competition. Two GVSU wrestlers won national titles and five earned All-America honors.
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McGeary announced as 2025 NCAA Division II Wrestler of the Year

Ty McGeary of West Liberty was announced as 2025 NCAA Division II Wrestler of the Year. McGeary won his third national title and earned Outstanding Wrestler honors at the NCAAs. He compiled a career record of 132-7 record, which included a 66-1 mark over his final two seasons.