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Deryl Cloer is KSU's first ever two time All-American Wrestler. He placed 2nd at this years NCWA Tournament in FL. He came just short in his last match losing by just two points.

Southern Conference Champion>

Ross Cravens is KSU second SEC Champion. He won the 165 weight by defeating Derrick Miller of Marion Military Institute. Ross Cravens is heading to the national tournament seeded second.

KSU Qualifies 6 for Nationals>

Congradulations to the KSU wrestlers for their hard work this year. They qualified 6 wrestlers for the national tournament to be held in FL. The following wrestlers have qualified: Lendal Treiu, Jacob Thompson, Ross Cravens, Patrick Wolfe, Ben Ericks, and Derryl Cloer. Way to go guys!

UTC Interview>

Earlier in the year Chris Bono of UTC Wrestling briefly commented about wrestling in the south, particularly Kennesaw State University. Click Here to Listen!

Kennesaw State Battle for Belts>

The first annual Kennesaw State Battle for the Belts was held on October 20, 2007. Thanks for everyone that had any help to do with this tournament. We really appreciate all your effort and time. The tournament went well with UTC dominating the tournament. KSU had six wrestlers place. Congratulations to all who competed.

NCWA National Champion >

Douglas became the first wrestler from KSU to win a NCWA National championship. He also ended the season as the Southeastern Conference Champ with a record of 24-0. Click Here to Watch the Video!

Thanks from KSU >

Kennesaw State Wrestling would like to personally thank Inner Circle Wrestling Academy (ICWA) for their support. Please check their website for the Competition Mini-Camp Series and other services.

Kennesaw State University Wrestling

On October 20, 2007, the Kennesaw State Univeristy Wrestling Team held its first annual "Battle for the Belts!" Below are the results of the tournament.

Congratulations to the 2007 "Battle for the Belts" Champions!

118.
1. Eddie Coles: East Side High School, SC
2. Acton Pifar: Lassiter High School
3. Lendl Trieu: Kennesaw State University

125.
1. Demetrius Johnson: University of Tennesse at Chattanooga(UTC)
2. Justin Martin: Cass High School
3. Mike Boring: Unattached
4. Willson Baker: East Side High School, SC

133.
1. Steven Hromada: University of Tennesse at Chattanooga(UTC)
2. Christ Teague: East Side HIgh School, SC
3. Justin Newell: Kennesaw State University
4. Jed Gurley: Jefrferson High School

141.
1. Ben Johnson: University of Tennesse at Chattanooga(UTC)
2. T.J. Hannah: University of Tennesse at Chattanooga(UTC)
3. Michael Leach: University of Tennesse at Chattanooga(UTC)
4. Jarrett Willams: Darton College

149
1. Kelly Felix: University of Tennesse at Chattanooga(UTC)
2. Corey Wilson: Darton College
3. Tim Burdine: Unattached
4. Carlos Baron: University of Tennesse at Chattanooga(UTC)

157.
1. Daniel Waddell: University of Tennesse at Chattanooga(UTC)
2. Brandon Davis: University of Tennesse at Chattanooga(UTC)
3. Garrett Reagan: Unattached
4. Jeremiah Lamphere: Auburn

165.
1. Ricky Rielic: University of Florida
2. Kenny Foster: Georgia Highlands
3. Patrick Belou: Kennesaw State University
4. Mark Feely: University of Georgia

174.
1. Colby Covington: Iowa Central
2. Joe Lafaille: Spartanburg Methodist College
3. Tim Mikula: Darton College
4. Giovante Graham: Darton College

184.
1. Colby Covington: Iowa Central
2. Tyler Roberson: University of Tennesse at Chattanooga(UTC)
3. Cody Blackstock: Darton College
4. Ben Ericks: Kennesaw State University

197.
1. Joe Watson: Georgia Tech
2. Jeremiah Webb: Spartanburg Methodist College
3. Zack Lively: Southern Polytechnical State Univeristy
4. Pottingger: Georgia Tech

235.
1. Ben O'Neill: University of Tennesse at Chattanooga(UTC)
2. Jack Corey: Auburn
3. Okechukwu Akpa: Auburn
4. Derryl Cloer: Kennesaw State University

285.
1. Matt Lettner: University of Tennesse at Chattanooga(UTC)
2. Bobby Peavler: Kennesaw State University
3. Patrick Scicchitano: Univeristy of Florida
4. Chivas King: Darton College

General Information

Weigh-Ins

Weigh-ins will be on Saturday morning, October 20, from 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. Weigh-ins will be held at Kell High School, which is the location as the tournament. When you arrive for weigh-ins, you will go the Registration table to register, pick up your weigh-in card, pay any outstanding fees (this includes fees for individuals($25) or teams ($250), and then to the weigh-ins.

Table Workers

If you are interested in working a table, please contact Lee Hands at lee@innercirclewa.com.

Tournament Format

Double Elimination brackets, wrestle backs to 4th place.Top finishers in each weight class will receive a championship belt. Second and third place will also receive medals for their achievements. Fourth place winners will not receive a medal..
Wrestling begins around 10:00 am
3-2-2 periods (Championship); 3-2-2 (Consolation also)
Folk style. NCAA Rules will apply with a few exceptions.
Weight Classes: 118, 125, 133, 141, 149, 157, 165, 174, 184, 197, 235, 285. ***Note that we have added two additional weight classes for this tournament at 118 and 235***
All high school seniors are welcomed to wrestle. For 11th graders that think they are capable of competing please contact Lee Handsfor approval at lee@innercirclewa.com. Note: Not all Juniors in high school will be accepted.
4 wrestlers per weight class will be seeded. Seeding will be done the day of the tournament and will primarily be determined by performance in state and national events.
Tournament will be run on 6 mats.
Certified officials will be used from Georgia.

Wrestler Registration

There will is walk-in registration only the day of the tournament!
Individual Entry fee is $25 a personl
Team Entry fee is $250 per team (school)
No membership card is required for this tournament.
Download College Registration Forms
Download High School Registration Forms

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