Friday, November 9
USAFA
7 p.m. MT
Air Force Academy
vs
Minnesota
Wrestling Opens Dual Slate with Pair of Home Matches
11/7/2018 12:05:00 PM | Wrestling
The Falcons host No. 9 Minnesota on Friday and Big 12 foe Fresno State on Sunday
#9 Minnesota
Friday, Nov. 9 | 7:00 p.m. MT
Clune Arena | USAFA, Colo.
Fresno State
Sunday, Nov. 11 | 7:00 p.m. MT
Clune Arena | USAFA, Colo.
THIS WEEK: The Air Force Academy wrestling team opens its 2018-19 home and dual schedule by hosting a pair of matches inside Clune Arena this weekend. Air Force welcomes in perennial Big 10 powerhouse Minnesota, who comes into the weekend ranked as high as No. 9 in the country, Friday, Nov. 9. Then Big 12 foe Fresno State comes to the Academy, Sunday, Nov. 11. Both duals are slated to start at 7 p.m.
FOLLOWING THE ACTION: Both duals this weekend will be streamed live for free on Trackwrestling. Fans can also follow results live on Twitter by following @AFAWrestling.
LAST WEEKEND AT THE COWBOY OPEN: The Falcons opened its 2018-19 season with a highly successful day at the Cowboy Open, Saturday, Nov. 3, at War Memorial Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Wyoming. The Falcons had one weight class champion, as well as 12 total placers, across two divisions.
Freshman Sidney Flores, in his first action for the Falcons, went a perfect 3-0 to claim the 125 lbs. elite division crown. He won all three of his bouts by decision, including a solid 9-5 decision over Cole Verner of Wyoming in the finals.
YOUTH DAY/FREE CLINIC: This weekend there will be a pair of special promotions. Friday is Youth Day at Clune Arena, as select teams will be chosen to participate in competition during the midway point intermission.
On Sunday, the wrestling team will be hosting a Youth Clinic, led by Falcon assistant coach Dustin Kilgore. Kilgore is a three-time All-American and was the 197 lbs. National Champion in 2011. The clinic will run from 5:30-6:30, and participants are encouraged to stick around after to watch the dual at 7 p.m.
Any kids in attendance on both days will also be invited to participate in a meet and greet/autograph session with the team post match.
NEXT WEEK: The Falcons will head east to participate in the Navy Classic. The open style tournament, hosted by the Naval Academy, will take place throughout the day, Saturday, Nov. 17.
WELCOME BACK: The Falcons are returning a deep and talented team to the mats in 2018-19, as seven of the 10 weight classes have their primary starter back, while there are 19 grapplers who return with prior starting experience. The Falcons will be led by a 10-man senior class, including team captains Alex Mossing and Anthony McLaughlin.
RECRUITING LEADERS: On top of the returning experience, Air Force has yet another exciting recruiting class incoming as they landed its third top-25 recruiting class in the last four years with the class of 2022. The Falcons' 23rd-ranked recruiting class, announced by W.I.N. Magazine, is made up of 17 State Championships, 39 State Medals, seven USAW Junior National Freestyle and Greco Roman All-American honors, six NHSCA All-American honors, two UWW Junior National Freestyle All Americans, and one National Collegiate Open Championship.
THE CHAIN OF COMMAND: Head wrestling coach Sam Barber enters his fifth season at the helm of the Air Force wrestling team. Barber first joined Air Force wrestling as an assistant coach under head coach Joel Sharratt in 2009. He is assisted by Bart Horton (12th season) and Chris Heilman (fifth season). The volunteer assistant coach for this season is Dustin Kilgore. Kilgore is a three-time All-American and 2011 National Champion at 197 lbs.
THE ROAD TO THE NCAA CHAMPS: The Falcons have another tough schedule in 2018 competing in the elite Big 12 Conference. The slate features five home duals inside Clune Arena, while four of Air Force's opponents come into the season ranked in the top-25. The Blue and Silver will also compete in two of the premier tournaments, both the Cliff Keen Invitational, as well as the Southern Scuffle.
PROJECTED LINEUPS:
Air Force
125: Sidney Flores
133: John Twomey
141: Garrett O'Shea or Lenny Petersen
149: Alec Opsal
157: Alex Mossing
165: Tanner Johnson or Harlan Steffensmeier
174: Randy Meneweather
184: Tyler Wiederholt
197: Anthony McLaughlin or Casey Jumps
285: Matt Wagner or Kayne Hutchison
No. 9 Minnesota
125: No. 5 Sean Russell
133: No. 6 Ethan Lizak
141: No. 8 Mitch McKee or Hunter Marko
149: No. 12 Tommy Thorn
157: No. 8 Steve Bleise
165: No. 24 Carson Brolsma
174: No. 20 Devin Skatzka
184: No. 18 Owen Webster
197: Dylan Anderson
285: Rylee Streifel or Chase O'Connor
Fresno State
125: Robert Garcia IV OR Jeremy Trinh
133: Gary Joint
141: Chris Deloza
149: Khristian Olivas
157: Isaiah Hokit OR Jacob Wright
165: Brandon Martino
174: Ricky Padilla OR Dominic Kincaid
184: Jackson Hemauer
197: Richie Brandt OR Danny Salas
HWT: No. 15 AJ Nevills
Friday, Nov. 9 | 7:00 p.m. MT
Clune Arena | USAFA, Colo.
Fresno State
Sunday, Nov. 11 | 7:00 p.m. MT
Clune Arena | USAFA, Colo.
THIS WEEK: The Air Force Academy wrestling team opens its 2018-19 home and dual schedule by hosting a pair of matches inside Clune Arena this weekend. Air Force welcomes in perennial Big 10 powerhouse Minnesota, who comes into the weekend ranked as high as No. 9 in the country, Friday, Nov. 9. Then Big 12 foe Fresno State comes to the Academy, Sunday, Nov. 11. Both duals are slated to start at 7 p.m.
FOLLOWING THE ACTION: Both duals this weekend will be streamed live for free on Trackwrestling. Fans can also follow results live on Twitter by following @AFAWrestling.
LAST WEEKEND AT THE COWBOY OPEN: The Falcons opened its 2018-19 season with a highly successful day at the Cowboy Open, Saturday, Nov. 3, at War Memorial Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Wyoming. The Falcons had one weight class champion, as well as 12 total placers, across two divisions.
Freshman Sidney Flores, in his first action for the Falcons, went a perfect 3-0 to claim the 125 lbs. elite division crown. He won all three of his bouts by decision, including a solid 9-5 decision over Cole Verner of Wyoming in the finals.
YOUTH DAY/FREE CLINIC: This weekend there will be a pair of special promotions. Friday is Youth Day at Clune Arena, as select teams will be chosen to participate in competition during the midway point intermission.
On Sunday, the wrestling team will be hosting a Youth Clinic, led by Falcon assistant coach Dustin Kilgore. Kilgore is a three-time All-American and was the 197 lbs. National Champion in 2011. The clinic will run from 5:30-6:30, and participants are encouraged to stick around after to watch the dual at 7 p.m.
Any kids in attendance on both days will also be invited to participate in a meet and greet/autograph session with the team post match.
NEXT WEEK: The Falcons will head east to participate in the Navy Classic. The open style tournament, hosted by the Naval Academy, will take place throughout the day, Saturday, Nov. 17.
WELCOME BACK: The Falcons are returning a deep and talented team to the mats in 2018-19, as seven of the 10 weight classes have their primary starter back, while there are 19 grapplers who return with prior starting experience. The Falcons will be led by a 10-man senior class, including team captains Alex Mossing and Anthony McLaughlin.
RECRUITING LEADERS: On top of the returning experience, Air Force has yet another exciting recruiting class incoming as they landed its third top-25 recruiting class in the last four years with the class of 2022. The Falcons' 23rd-ranked recruiting class, announced by W.I.N. Magazine, is made up of 17 State Championships, 39 State Medals, seven USAW Junior National Freestyle and Greco Roman All-American honors, six NHSCA All-American honors, two UWW Junior National Freestyle All Americans, and one National Collegiate Open Championship.
THE CHAIN OF COMMAND: Head wrestling coach Sam Barber enters his fifth season at the helm of the Air Force wrestling team. Barber first joined Air Force wrestling as an assistant coach under head coach Joel Sharratt in 2009. He is assisted by Bart Horton (12th season) and Chris Heilman (fifth season). The volunteer assistant coach for this season is Dustin Kilgore. Kilgore is a three-time All-American and 2011 National Champion at 197 lbs.
THE ROAD TO THE NCAA CHAMPS: The Falcons have another tough schedule in 2018 competing in the elite Big 12 Conference. The slate features five home duals inside Clune Arena, while four of Air Force's opponents come into the season ranked in the top-25. The Blue and Silver will also compete in two of the premier tournaments, both the Cliff Keen Invitational, as well as the Southern Scuffle.
PROJECTED LINEUPS:
Air Force
125: Sidney Flores
133: John Twomey
141: Garrett O'Shea or Lenny Petersen
149: Alec Opsal
157: Alex Mossing
165: Tanner Johnson or Harlan Steffensmeier
174: Randy Meneweather
184: Tyler Wiederholt
197: Anthony McLaughlin or Casey Jumps
285: Matt Wagner or Kayne Hutchison
No. 9 Minnesota
125: No. 5 Sean Russell
133: No. 6 Ethan Lizak
141: No. 8 Mitch McKee or Hunter Marko
149: No. 12 Tommy Thorn
157: No. 8 Steve Bleise
165: No. 24 Carson Brolsma
174: No. 20 Devin Skatzka
184: No. 18 Owen Webster
197: Dylan Anderson
285: Rylee Streifel or Chase O'Connor
Fresno State
125: Robert Garcia IV OR Jeremy Trinh
133: Gary Joint
141: Chris Deloza
149: Khristian Olivas
157: Isaiah Hokit OR Jacob Wright
165: Brandon Martino
174: Ricky Padilla OR Dominic Kincaid
184: Jackson Hemauer
197: Richie Brandt OR Danny Salas
HWT: No. 15 AJ Nevills
Players Mentioned
125
/ Wrestling
HWT
/ Wrestling
165
/ Wrestling
197
/ Wrestling
197
/ Wrestling
174
/ Wrestling
157
/ Wrestling
141
/ Wrestling
149
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
141
/ Wrestling
165
/ Wrestling
133
/ Wrestling
HWT
/ Wrestling
184
/ WrestlingWyatt Hendrickson Visit
Monday, April 07
Sam Barber Interview March 12, 2025
Wednesday, March 12
Sam Barber Interview March 5, 2025
Wednesday, March 05
Sam Barber Interview February 25, 2025
Tuesday, February 25
