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PHOENIX, AZ - The Menlo College women’s wrestling team took four wrestlers to the prestigious Sunkist Kids International Wrestling Tournament this past weekend. The tournament was held on Arizona State University’s campus in Phoenix, Arizona.

Sophomore Katherine Fulp-Allen edged out Russia’s Anne Trusova in place points to garner a 5th place finish at 112 lbs. In her first match, Fulp-Allen dropped a decision to Jessica Medina of the New York Athletic Club 3-0, 4-0. In consolations Fulp-Allen won by a pin 2-0, 0:20 over Shannon Reeves of the University of the Cumberlands (UC) in Kentucky. After being awarded injury default over teammate Carla O’Connell, Fulp-Allen came up short in her final match of the day, losing to Canadian Jessica Bondy 6-0, 10-5.

O’Connell, competing in the same weight class as Fulp-Allen, had to end her competition early due to injury. O’Connell got off to a good start with a victory over Oklahoma City University’s (OCU) Jennifer Peabody 7-0, 2-0. She then lost by a pin to Anne Trusova of Russia 6-0, 1:25. Carla was able to get a convincing win over Jessica Jauck of the University of the Cumberlands 4-3,6-3.

At 147.5 lbs., junior Ashlee Evans-Smith dropped a pair of matches, losing to Sara Hilliard of OCU 2-0, 5-0 and then to Lauren Knight (UC) by pin in 1:36.

At 158.5 Monique Cabrera had the misfortune to draw Russia’s top wrestler and lost by a pin 7-0, 0:26. In consolations, Cabrera was stopped by Jenna Pavlik in 0:39.

Sara Fulp-Allen a Menlo College alumnus and a full time resident at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado placed second at 105.5 lbs. Sara Fulp-Allen is a member of the Menlo College women’s wrestling coaching staff and represents the New York Athletic Club.

The Lady Oaks undertake a swing through the Northwest this weekend, opening with a dual meets in Vancouver, BC on Friday against Regina University and The University of Calgary. The following day, the Lady Oaks will compete in the Clansman International Tournament and then wrap up their trip the next day at Pacific University in the Mike Clock Tournament.

Fresh off a first-place finish in their own tournament on Saturday, the Skyview wrestling team squared off with a young Nikiski squad on Tuesday at Nikiski High School.

Despite winning seven-of-10 contested matches in capturing a 47-21 victory over the Bulldogs, Panthers' coach Neldon Gardner still thinks his crew can perform better.

"I was impressed with their kids (Tuesday). They fought hard, they worked hard," he said of Nikiski. "Even though we won seven of the 10, the kids were a little flat on their feet, a little down, compared to how they've been wrestling. We just take it one day at a time, rebound, come back for Seward this weekend."

And with regions slightly more than three weeks away, Gardner knows there's plenty of room for improvement.

"We've still got a ways to go. We're training hard. We're making a few mistakes that we're going to look at. Some basic mistakes, getting too high, hanging your head to the side and not moving on your feet quick feet. So, we're going to work on that," he explained. "The kids are in shape. They were a little flat (Tuesday), but that happens once in a while. Everyone has a good match, bad match. (Regions will) be here before we know it, though. And I keep telling them that. They realize it. They've been working really hard."

"We dualed Kenai last Thursday and then came back and won some of those matches" at the Skyview Invitational, said Nikiski coach Lucas Peless. "Every time we've met the same opponents, we're getting better and better. That's exciting. A bright future."

After being pinned in 4:32 and eliminated by Skyview's Kenny Mahan at Saturday's tournament, Vance got his revenge on Tuesday.

The 171-pounder trailed Mahan 6-4 with under 30 seconds remaining in the final period, and while his coaches were screaming at him to just reach his feet, Vance did them one better. A reversal with 22 seconds left knotted the score and Vance earned a takedown near the end of overtime in earning the hard-fought 8-6 victory.

"Josh has always been my best reverser. We went over it heavy in practice this week, how to reverse. A lot of kids tried it out there and they were successful with it," Peless said. "I didn't expect him to try it there because Kenny's an accomplished wrestler and like I said, he beat him badly this weekend. So, I didn't expect it to happen quite like that. And Josh, he really wanted it."

Matt Parker (103) nearly did the same to Skyview's Bryce Wilson, who handled Parker 12-4 in Saturday's finals, but ended up losing again, 9-7.

"Much tougher. The kid was ready," Gardner said. "He didn't give up the points as easy this time."

Nikiski's Nathan Stangel (112) then pinned Megan Janorschke in 5:54 before the Panthers ripped off three wins in a row: Monica Hutchison (119) defeated Kovy Harbick, 19-3; Michaela Hutchison (125) pinned Hailey Driver in 1:03; and Alex Janorschke (130) pinned Chris Richter in just 35 seconds.

Following a victory by Nikiski's Tyler Peek (135), who pinned Rhett Jackson in 5:44, Skyview's Jared Thomas (145) pinned Jacob Tuttle in 3:28; Fred Pollard (152) edged Nikiski's Karl Buccholz, 8-4, and Jordan Engles (160), wrestling his first match of the season for the Panthers, required only 12 seconds to pin Chris Skura.

"Skyview's one of the better teams in the state and we came out and wrestled hard. Aside from the forfeits, we were close into the match," he said. "Some of my kids that lost to the same opponent this weekend, came back and beat them.

"They're stepping it up. We are a new team. We're still really young. Most of my lineup is freshmen and they're starting to wrestle," Peless added. "They're wanting it. They're hungering for it. So, it's been good."

Gary Abbott USA Wrestling
11/15/2007

All athletes who plan to compete at the New York Athletic Club Holiday International Championships in New York City, N.Y. next weekend are encouraged to register online and receive a discounted entry rate.

Athletes can go to the official website of the event to register at:
http://www.nyacwrestlingopen.com/registration.html

The online registration for the New York AC Holiday International will end at 11:00 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, Nov. 15.

The tournament entry fee for those who register online is $35 per athlete.

The entry fee after Nov. 15 is $45 per athlete.

The New York AC Holiday International is a major early season international wrestling event, held at the historic New York Athletic Club facility in mid-town Manhattan. Competition will be held in all three Olympic styles of the sport, men’s freestyle, men’s Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle.

This event is an important competition as athletes prepare for the Olympic year. Many of those who compete in New York are expected to participate in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling in Las Vegas, Nev., June 13-15.

Talented athletes from a number of nations are also expected to participate this year at the New York AC Holiday International.

Nations that have indicated that they may compete at the New York AC Holiday International Championships include Russia, Romania, Canada, Kyrgysztan, Japan, Ukraine, Albania, Australia, Israel, France and Pelau.

NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB HOLIDAY INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE

Friday November 16, 2007
Greco-Roman Registration: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Greco-Roman Skin Checks: 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Greco-Roman Weigh-ins: 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Women's Freestyle Registration: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Women's Freestyle Skin Checks: 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Women's Freestyle Weigh-ins: 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Pairing Officials Clinic: 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Saturday November 17, 2007
FILA Officials Clinic: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Greco-Roman & Women's Freestyle Session I: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Greco-Roman & Women's Freestyle Session II: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Greco-Roman & Women's Freestyle Finals: 4:00 pm – Conclusion
Men's Freestyle Registration: 3:00 pm -4:30 pm
Men's Freestyle Skin Checks: 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Men's Freestyle Weigh-in: 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Buffet and Tod Giles Memorial: 7:00 pm

Sunday November 18, 2007
Men's Freestyle Session I: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Men's Freestyle Session II: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Men's Freestyle Finals: 4:00 pm – Conclusion

For more information, visit:
http://www.nyacwrestlingopen.com/

2007 Team Texas Women to Be Recognized

All Team Texas Women's Team Wrestlers (& DFW High School Coaches that might have contact with a Texas Texas Wrestler)

We are contacting the 2007 Team Texas Women's Team hoping that you might be able to attend the Texas Tornado Hockey Game on November 21, 2007 where you will be recognized as one of Best in Texas! We have Bio Sheet for each wrestler to complete that will be able to attend the game.
Recognition will be between the 1st & 2nd periods as well as between the 2nd & 3rd periods. Wrestlers need to meet at the Customer Service area above Section 124 approximately 3 minutes before the end of 1st period and 2nd period. You will be escorted by a Texas Tornado Representative to walk on a carpet that will rolled out on the ice during intermissions while you are recognized using your completed Bio Sheet.

Tickets to attend the event are $15.00 which includes admission to an action packed hockey game, a free hot dog, free chips and a free drink!!! Bring your family, coaches, neighbors, friends and fellow wrestlers for a fun and action packed night at the Deja-Blue Arena in Frisco, Texas.

A portion of all the ticket sales will be donated to the "Just Chillin" Fundraiser organization. "Just Chillin" hopes to raise enough money to greatly reduce the cost to the 2008 Team Texas Women's Team or better yet, totally fund each girl for the 2008 team! However, we need everyone's help in selling tickets and getting the word out to people!

Ticket order forms should be completed and fax to the number and then bring your receipt and pick up your tickets at the "Will Call Booth" on the night of the game. If you live in Frisco, you can pick your tickets up the day before the game to avoid delay on the game night! Various forms of payment are accepted.

Coaches--We would appreciate you also using this game as a possible Team Building Activity for your wrestlers (male or female) by telling them about the event which is over the Thanksgiving Break.

For more information or to obtain an Event Information Sheet, Order Form or Bio Sheet to be completed, please email Dave Strickler via email at corinthtx06@yahoo.com or Jackie Martin via email jmmartin@nortel.com
For more information regarding "Just Chillin", go to http://web.mac.com/corinthtx06/iWeb/jus ... /home.html