Category: Wrestling

MCC Jayhawk wrestlers finish 31st at national tournament

Mar 06, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA -A pair of former Whitehall wrestlers contributed to a 31st place finish for the Muskegon Community College Jayhawk wrestlers. The NJCAA national wrestling tournament drew 52 teams. Kayleb Venema went 3-2 and fell just one match short ... READ MORE

There’s still work to be done for Hart’s Bryce Jorissen

Mar 02, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk   LocalSportsJournal.com   HART -- Hart's Bryce Jorissen picked up his 100th career wrestling victory in a triangular at Fremont back on Feb. 2, and he's not done yet.   Confidence has been where Jorrison (34-16) has improved the most, says first-year Pir... READ MORE

Kent City qualifies four wrestlers for upcoming state meet

Feb 24, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--Four Kent City Eagle wrestlers will be making the trek to the MHSAA Individual State Finals after their performances at the Division 3 regionals last weekend. Sammy Anderson (106), Manny Hernandez (113), Carson Gorton (120) and Zane Kik (126) a... READ MORE

Fremont advances five wrestlers to state finals

Feb 22, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com LOWELL - The Fremont boys and girls wrestling team pushed forward five wrestlers to compete in the MHSAA state finals next weekend. Michael Romero dominated and won a regional crown with a record of 3-0. All three victories were by pin.  Tee Ward quali... READ MORE

Hart wrestlers win fourth straight regional championship

Feb 16, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com   REMUS -- Hart's wrestling team earned its fourth straight Division 3 regional championship Wednesday night with a convincing 54-13 victory over Clare in the finals at Chippewa Hills. Clare defeated Beaverton, 40-33, in the other semifinal.... READ MORE

Area teams preparing for tonight’s wrestling regionals

Feb 15, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON-- Tonight, area wrestling teams will be vying for regional titles at various locations throughout the area. Here is the schedule for meets involving area teams. Team Wrestling Regional 103 Hosted By Grandville Semifinal Round Rockford vs. Gran... READ MORE

Kent City claims third place in CSAA wrestling meet

Feb 07, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com GRANT -The Kent City wrestling team earned a third-place finish in the CSAA League Championship on Saturday. Grant and Newaygo finished eighth and ninth, respectively. Sammy Anderson (106) and Zane Kik (126) led Kent City as champions in thei... READ MORE

Grand Haven wrestlers finish fourth at OK-Red meet

Feb 06, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com CALEDONIA - The Grand Haven wrestling team fell just short of the top three in the OK Conference-Red Championship on Friday. The Bucs finished in fourth place with a score of 132.5. Xzavier Rodriguez won a title at 138 pounds while Dylan Cummings won at... READ MORE

Big Reds wrestlers finish with a Thursday night split

Feb 02, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com FRUITPORT - The Muskegon wrestling team closed up the regular season in an OK Blue/Green quad on Wednesday evening. The Big Reds topped Wyoming, 52-18, and struggled in a loss to Hamilton, 76-6. Nyzirre Wynn led the Big Reds with a 2-0 recor... READ MORE