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Posted by BV on May 25, 2013

Eight Empire Staters Advance to Quarterfinal Round of 2013 ASICS FILA University Nationals

Tweet BY MATT DIANO One day removed from earning eight placement finishes in the Greco-Roman discipline, our native sons were back on the mat today to compete in the freestyle portion of this weekend’s Memorial Day festivities at the 2013 ASICS FILA University National Tournament under the roof of the Louis and Freda Stile Athletic Field House on the campus of the University of Akron....

Posted by BV on May 24, 2013

Who Placed on Friday at the FILA Cadet and University Nationals (Greco)?

Tweet Greco Roman wrestling took center stage on Friday in Ohio at the FILA Cadet and University Nationals competitions. In Cadet action, a pair of New Yorkers made the podium. Two-time state runner up Nick Casella of Locust Valley placed sixth at 54 kg, while Poly Prep’s Leonard Merkin did the same at 63 kg. Both Empire State grapplers won twice by technical fall during the day. In...

Posted by BV on May 23, 2013

From Bronze to Buffalo: Holley’s Mike Silvis Stays Close to Home with the Bulls

Tweet Mike Silvis grew up less than an hour from the University at Buffalo, but his first-ever trip to the campus came just a few weeks ago when new head coach John Stutzman took the reins of the Bulls program. He was sold right away. “I didn’t think I would like a large school and I originally wanted to move away from home for college,” Silvis said. “But when I visited, I really liked...

Posted by BV on May 22, 2013

From Wildcard to Triple Crown Winner: Kevin “Comeback” Thayer Does it Again

Tweet BY ZAKKARIAH ROLFE In the 152-pound Section 4 semifinals in February, Unatego’s Kevin Thayer trailed 2012 state placewinner Dan Dickman of Greene 10-1. But, he battled back with several takedowns in the third period, including a wild side flip over the top to send the match into overtime, where Thayer prevailed. “Kevin just trained for that match,” said Unatego assistant...

Posted by BV on May 22, 2013

Kyle Dake Wins Sports Illustrated’s College Athlete of the Year Award

Tweet The awards just keep on coming in for Kyle Dake. On Tuesday night, he received the Charles H. Moore Outstanding Senior Varsity Athlete award at Cornell, along with Rob Pannell (widely considered the best lacrosse player in the country). On Wednesday, Sports Illustrated announced that Dake was the winner of its inaugural College Athlete of the Year honor. The four-time NCAA champion...

Posted by BV on May 21, 2013

Dake, Nevinger, Santos, Bonanno, Vinson Among New York Representatives on the NWCA All-Academic Team

Tweet The National Wresting Coaches Association (NWCA) released the 82-member Division I All-Academic team for the 2012-13 campaign, including several New York wrestlers. Four-time national champion Kyle Dake was one of four NCAA titlewinners on the squad (along with Oklahoma’s Kendric Maple, Oklahoma State’s Chris Perry and Penn State’s Quentin Wright). Joining Dake was...