2020 was a difficult year. For many in this class, they didn’t get to have a proper good bye. It was just a gloomy March day when they were told they would no longer be coming back to school. Their achievements were not celebrated. They lost out on many memories. So as a final thank…
Here is a list of the NSWCA award winners for the 2020 season. NSWCA 2020 Special Award Categories Awards to be Presented at the 2020 NSWCA Hall of Fame Banquet Saturday Nov 21st at Ramada Hotel in Columbus, NE Vern Ekfelt Coach of the Year: Class A – Nate Olson, Millard South Class…
On last Thursday the NSAA board of Directors voted to approve girls wrestling as an emerging sport. Nebraska Girls Wrestling made a video of the girls across the state thanking the NSAA for noticing the growth of their sport and adding it as an Emerging Sport. Check out the video out below.
Today was a big day for girls wrestling in Nebraska. Earlier this morning in a 7-1 vote, the NSAA board passed girls wrestling as an emerging high school sport. This afternoon, the NSAA Repsententative assembly voted against sanctioning the sport 28-23, in a vote that needed 31 to pass. While it is sad to see…
Tomorrow is a big day for Girls wresting in the state of Nebraska. Nebraska Gurls Wrestling took the time to put together the video below of girls across the state from all levels of wrestling to let there voices be heard. Let’s get behind them as a state and make there voices be heard. Contact…
The debate has been going on for some time now in this state about “Should Women’s wrestling become a sanctioned sport?” It is one of the fastest growing sports across the country and is only getting bigger. Currently 23 states have it sanctioned including bordering states Colorado, Missouri, South Dakota and Kansas. In addition, Alaska,…
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame announces the winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award for each state. Nebraska’s recipient is Maxx Mayfield of Lincoln East. According to the press release, the award is given to someone who meets the following three criteria; success and standout performances and sportsmanship in wrestling; review of…
Gage Krolikowski finished his career as a four-time state champion. He is the 33rd wrestler in Nebraska history to accomplish that feat. In addition to Gage, this year’s first team has two 3x champions and five 2x champs. There are also two 2x Champs on the second team. Disclaimer: Aside from 106, in order to…
Paul Garcia will look to become a four-time State Champion next season. 1st Team 106: Caden Svoboda (Aurora) 113: Caleb Coyle (Millard South) 120: Paul Garcia (Scottsbluff) 126: Dyson Kunz (Central City) 132: Conor Knopick (Millard South) 138: Nate Rocheleau (Gering) 145: Noah Talmadge (Ralston) 152: Joe Hinrichs (Sutton) 160: Josh Miller (Arlington) 170: Evan…
Garrett Grice and Caden Arps are both on track for FOUR state titles. Both competed at 120 this season. 1st Team 106: Keith Smith (Lincoln East) 113: Brandon Baustert (Lincoln East) 120: Garrett Grice (Bellevue East) 126: Michael Mass (Ralston) 132: Trevor Reinke (Beatrice) 138: Tyler Antoniak (Millard South) 145: Antrell Taylor (Millard South) 152:…
Today the NCAA announced the cancellation of the NCAA tournament due to the COVID-19 virus and growing fears of it spreading across the country. Below is the official release from the NCAA. This applies to the NCAA Division I, II and III Wrestling Championships. “Today, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors canceled the Division…
Nebraska Seeds 125: #29 Alex (Edwin) Thomsen 133: #14 Ridge Lovett 141: #6 Chad (CJ) Red 149: #9 Colin Purinton 157: #13 Peyton Robb 165: #5 Isaiah White 174: #10 Mikey Labroila 184: #7 Taylor Venz 197: #3 Eric Shultz 285: #21 David Jensen Campbell 125: #26 Korbin Meink
