Nittany Lion Wrestling Club

The Nittany Lion Wrestling Club (NLWC) is an wrestling club and nonprofit organization. It was designated by USA Wrestling as a U.S. Olympic Regional Training Center. It hosts its practices at the Penn State wrestling room in State College, Pennsylvania.[1][2]

Resident athletes edit

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Coaching staff edit

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Key people edit

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  • Board of Directors
    • Jim Martin; President
    • Judd Arnold; Vice President
    • Bob Noll
    • Mary Noll
    • Matt Gaul
    • Dave Becker
    • Darrel Zaccagni
    • Bill Buckley
    Management
    • Rich Lorenzo; executive director of Treasurer
    • Nick Fanthorpe; Co-director and coach
    • Dave Hart; Director / Business Chair / Membership Chair and Secretary
    Commentators (events)

Events edit

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the NLWC put on a series of dual meets due to the lack of wrestling events taking place.[7] Streamed on Rofkin, the first card took place on September 19, 2020, in State College, Pennsylvania.[8]

Event list edit

NLWC I edit

The NLWC I took place on September 19, 2020, in State College, Pennsylvania.[8]

Results

NLWC I
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
190 lbs FS   Bo Nickal def.   Alex Dieringer 1-1 2 3:00
99 kg FS   Kyle Snyder def.   Michael Macchiavello TF 12-0 2 0:16
59 kg FS   Thomas Gilman def.   Darian Cruz TF 14-4 2 2:20
62 kg WFS   Jane Valencia def.   Julia Salata 6-6 2 3:00
77 kg FS   Logan Massa def.   Bekzod Abdurakhmonov 4-3 2 3:00
125 kg FS   Greg Kerkvliet def.   Youssif Hemida TF 10-0 1 2:43
77 kg FS   Vincenzo Joseph def.   Dan Vallimont 5-0 2 3:00
79 kg FS   Jason Nolf def.   David McFadden 5-2 2 3:00
157 lbs FS   Zain Retherford def.   Alec Pantaleo 3-2 2 3:00
196 lbs FS   Domenic Abounader def.   Jaime Espinal 7-2 2 3:00
62 kg WFS   Jennifer Page def.   Desiree Zavala 14-10 2 3:00
125 kg FS   Jordan Wood def.   Nick Nevills 6-4 2 3:00
74 kg FS   Rick Durso def.   Malik Amine TF 10-0 1 1:40

NLWC II edit

The NLWC II took place on October 20, 2020, in State College, Pennsylvania.[9]

Results

NLWC II
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
167 lbs FS   Jason Nolf def.   Bubba Jenkins TF 10-0 1 2:59
140 lbs FS   Roman Bravo-Young def.   Shelton Mack TF 11-0 2 0:48
67 kg FS   Bryce Meredith def.   Beau Bartlett 8-6 2 3:00
68 kg WFS   Alejandra Romero def.   Alexis Porter 3-0 2 3:00
HWT FS   Greg Kerkvliet def.   Demetrius Thomas TF 10-0 1 0_46
205 lbs FS   Michael Beard def.   Greg Bulsak 10-9 2 3:00
182 lbs FS   Carter Starocci def.   Devin Skatzka Fall 1 2:59
60 kg WFS   Jane Valencia def.   Vayle-Rae Baker TF 13-2 2 2:02
77 kg FS   Bekzod Abdurakhmonov def.   Nestor Taffur TF 12-2 2 0:31
196 lbs FS   Brett Pfarr def.   Jaime Espinal TF 10-0 2 2:31 Espinal replaced Aaron Brooks on short notice.
155 lbs FS   Jarod Verkleeren def.   Brock Zacherl TF 15-4 2 2:58
155 lbs FS   Terrell Barraclough def.   Kyle Shoop 15-9 2 3:00

NLWC III edit

The NLWC III took place on November 24, 2020, in State College, Pennsylvania.[10]

Results

NLWC III
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
86 kg FS   David Taylor def.   Gabe Dean 6-2 2 3:00
65 kg FS   Zain Retherford def.   Reece Humphrey TF 10-0 2 2:48
57 kg FS   Thomas Gilman def.   Frank Perrelli Fall 1 2:23
59 kg WFS   Jen Page def.   Lauren Mason 10-4 2 3:00
79 kg FS   Carter Starocci def.   Chance Marsteller 4-2 2 3:00
176 lbs FS   Nate Jackson def.   Michael Beard 7-0 2 3:00 Beard replaced Bo Nickal on short notice.
86 kg FS   Max Dean def.   CJ Brucki 13-4 2 3:00
74 kg FS   Franklin Gómez def.   Borislav Novachkov 7-4 2 3:00
165 lbs FS   Joe Lee def.   Zach Hartman Fall 1 0:21
125 kg FS   Nick Nevills def.   Mauro Correnti TF 12-2 2 2:58
67 kg FS   Nick Lee def.   Brandon Wright TF 10-0 2 1:25

NLWC IV edit

The NLWC IV (also known as NLWC vs. WWC) took place on December 22, 2020, in State College, Pennsylvania.[11] Unlike previous cards, this event featured a dual meet between the NLWC and the Wolfpack Wrestling Club (WWC).[12]

Results

NLWC IV
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Main card
65 kg FS   Zain Retherford def.   Bajrang Punia 6-0 2 3:00
150 lbs FS   Roman Bravo-Young def.   Aljamain Sterling 6-4 2 3:00
WFS   Jane Valencia def.   Xochitl Mota-Pettis 4-4 2 3:00
FS   Nick Lee def.   Tariq Wilson 14-10 2 3:00
FS   Hayden Hidlay def.   Brady Berge 5-0 2 3:00
79 kg FS   Carter Starocci def.   Daniel Bullard TF 13-2 2 2:54
74 kg WFS   Emma Bruntil def.   Jennifer Page 2-1 2 3:00
97 kg FS   Kyle Snyder def.   Ty Walz TF 10-0 2 2:02
FS Santa Claus def. Grinch Fall 1 3:00
74 kg FS   Franklin Gomez def.   Malik Amine 5-2 2 3:00
Undercard
285 lbs FS   Greg Kerkvliet def.   Deonte Wilson TF 10-0 1 0:43
145 lbs FS   Luke Gardner def.   Kai Orine 9-3 2 3:00
285 lbs FS   Tyrie Houghton def.   Austin Hoopes TF 12-2 2 1:06
188 lbs FS   Jacob Ferreria def.   Donovan Ball 3-1 2 3:00
178 lbs FS   Creighton Edsell def.   Alex Falson TF 10-0 1 1:17
169 lbs FS   Aurelius Dunbar def.   Kai Bele 8-4 2 3:00
169 lbs FS   Joe Lee def.   Tyler Barnes TF 10-0 2 0:54
161 lbs FS   Matt Lee def.   AJ Kovacs 7-4 2 3:00
153 lbs FS   Hunter Lewis def.   Scott Obendorfer Fall 2 1:27
153 lbs FS   Bo Pipher def.   AJ Leitten 6-4 2 3:00
153 lbs FS   Ed Scott def.   Terrell Barraclough 10-8 2 3:00
145 lbs FS   Joey Blumer def.   Silas Shaw TF 13-3 1 2:30
285 lbs FS   Deonte Wilson def.   Seth Nevills 6-1 2 3:00
145 lbs FS   Beau Bartlett def.   Kai Orine TF 10-0 1 2:51
137 lbs FS   David Evans def.   Alex Urquiza TF 12-1 1 2:19
137 lbs FS   Jarrett Trombley def.   Brandon Meredith TF 12-2 2 1:46
137 lbs FS   Baylor Shunk def.   Johnny Devine 5-4 2 3:00

NLWC V edit

The NLWC V took place on February 23, 2021, in State College, Pennsylvania.[13]

Results

NLWC III
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
FS   Kyle Dake def.   Jason Nolf 5–0 2 3:00
FS   Kyle Snyder def.   Gabe Dean TF 13–2
FS   Zain Retherford def.   Evan Henderson 6–2 2 3:00
FS   Vincenzo Joseph def.   Jevon Balfour 8–2 2 3:00
WFS   Jane Valencia def.   Ronna Heaton TF 12–2
FS   Thomas Gilman def.   Sean Russell TF 11–0 2 3:00
FS   Vito Arujau def.   Zach Sanders 6–0 2 3:00
FS   Gabe Dean def.   Bo Nickal 3–2 2 3:00
FS   Kyle Snyder def.   Scott Boykin TF 11–0
FS   Max Dean def.   Nate Jackson 5–5 2 3:00
WFS   Ale Bonilla def.   Kendall Bostelman 8–0 2 3:00
WFS   Mallory Velte def.   Jen Page 6–1 2 3:00
FS   Kyle Dake def.   Vincenzo Joseph TF 10–0
FS   Jason Nolf def.   Jevon Balfour TF 10–0
FS   Vito Arujau def.   Sean Russell TF 14–3
FS   Zach Sanders def.   Thomas Gilman Fall 1 1:47
FS   Kyle Snyder def.   Nate Jackson 6–1 2 3:00

References edit

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  2. ^ "Olympic Regional Training Center Participation | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  3. ^ "Resident Athlete Program | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  4. ^ "Information | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  5. ^ "Staff | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  6. ^ "Message from Coach Cael about the NLWC event tomorrow, September 19, on Rokfin | News & Updates | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  7. ^ "Penn State Wrestling Well Represented in Upcoming NLWC Online Event". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  8. ^ a b "NLWC Event Match Notes And Takeaways". www.flowrestling.org. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  9. ^ "Nittany Lion Wrestling Club To Host Second Live Freestyle Event October 20". Onward State. 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  10. ^ Collegian, Jake Aferiat | The Daily. "Latest Nittany Lion Wrestling Club event sees Penn State rising stars, established veterans shine". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  11. ^ "Cael Sanderson on Twitter: "Dec 22"". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  12. ^ "Star-studded lineup highlights Nittany Lion Wrestling Club's 4th live streamed event". Centre Daily. December 22, 2020.
  13. ^ "Snyder wins 3 bouts; Dake, Arujau take two wins each in loaded NLWC 5 card". InterMat. Retrieved 2021-02-24.