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K.J. Pilcher
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Latest Articles by K.J. Pilcher
Pinning Combination Mar. 15, 2023 11:43 am1075d ago
It’s the final week of the college wrestling season, with Tulsa, Okla., set to host the 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. The Pinning Combination podcast with Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs is here to break it all down, with a weight-by-weight look at the tournament, team predictions and more.
Hawkeye Wrestling Mar. 15, 2023 8:17 am1075d ago
A look at the 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, including top qualifiers, team outlooks and predictions for team and individual champions.
Panther Wrestling Mar. 14, 2023 10:20 am1076d ago
Northern Iowa’s Parker Keckeisen enters the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships as the top seed at 184 pounds. The two-time All-American views it as a chance to showcase his skills.
Iowa High School Wrestling Mar. 12, 2023 12:31 pm1078d ago
Upper Iowa senior 165-pounder Chase Luensman completed his mission of becoming an NCAA Division II national champion. He completed his title run with a 9-7 decision over Western Colorado’s Hunter Mullin.
Sports Mar. 12, 2023 5:50 pm1078d ago
Upper Iowa senior 165-pounder Chase Luensman focused on his effort, sacrifice and discipline to be his best. The work paid dividends in the form of an NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships finals berth Saturday at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids.
Sports Mar. 12, 2023 5:53 pm1078d ago
Upper Iowa’s Chase Luensman reached the 165-pound semifinals, while teammates Tate Murty (141) and Colter bye (184) moved into the top eight of their weights. Three All-Americans is the most for the Peacocks at a national tournament since four won medals in 2018, which was also in Cedar Rapids.
Sports Mar. 10, 2023 4:21 pm1080d ago
Upper Iowa’s Tate Murty overcame a slow start and produced a thrilling comeback to advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships on Friday at Alliant Energy PowerHouse. He posted a 5-4 decision over Gannon University’s James Ryan in the first round at 141.
Sports Mar. 9, 2023 6:42 pm1081d ago
The Upper Iowa Peacocks hope to benefit from a “home sweet home” feel for the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships that begin Friday in Cedar Rapids.
Sports Mar. 9, 2023 11:40 am1081d ago
The NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships will be held Friday and Saturday at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids. Here is information about the tournament and the field.
Sports Mar. 9, 2023 11:44 am1081d ago
The NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships will be held Friday and Saturday at Berglund Center in Roanoke, Va. Will Wartburg repeat? What Iowa wrestlers are in the field? Who is projected to win?
Hawkeye Wrestling Mar. 9, 2023 11:35 am1081d ago
The brackets for the 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships were released Wednesday. Iowa duo of Spencer Lee and Real Woods were No. 1 seeds at 125 and 141, respectively. Iowa State’s David Carr and UNI’s Parker Keckeisen were top seeds at 165 and 184.
Pinning Combination Mar. 8, 2023 7:08 pm1082d ago
Champions were crowned across all levels of college wrestling last weekend. The Pinning Combination podcast with Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs is here to break it all down.
Iowa High School Wrestling Mar. 7, 2023 6:42 pm1083d ago
Brad Smith is the most accomplished coach in Iowa high school history. After guiding Lisbon and Iowa City High to 19 total state team titles and 37 wrestlers to 64 state titles, Smith has decided to retire, bringing an end to his Hall of Fame career that began with the 1978-79 season.
Iowa High School Wrestling Mar. 7, 2023 5:50 pm1083d ago
A list of 30 wrestlers who qualified for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships from Iowa, Iowa State, UNI and former state preps at other programs
Panther Wrestling Mar. 7, 2023 5:22 pm1083d ago
Northern Iowa earned two at-large NCAA Wrestling Championships berths, increasing its number of qualifiers to seven. Former Lisbon four-time prep Cael Happel was an alternate last season, but earned an at-large bid at 141, while former Union Community prep Derek Holschlag received one at 157.

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