Nittany Lion Wrestling Club

The Nittany Lion Wrestling Club (NLWC) is an amateur wrestling club and nonprofit organization. It was designated by USA Wrestling as a U.S. Olympic Regional Training Center and it hosts its practices at the Penn State wrestling room.[1][2]

Resident athletes

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Coaching staff

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Key people

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  • Board of Directors
    • Jim Martin; President
    • Judd Arnold; Vice President
    • Bob Noll
    • Mary Noll
    • Matt Gaul
    • Dave Becker
    • Darrel Zaccagni
    • Bill Buckley
    Management
    • Rich Lorenzo; Executive Director of Treasurer
    • Nick Fanthorpe; Co-director and coach
    • Dave Hart; Director / Business Chair / Membership Chair and Secretary
    Commentators (events)

Events

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the NLWC has managed to put on a series of dual meets due to the current lack of wrestling events.[7] Streamed on Rofkin, the first card took place on September 19, 2020, at State College, PA.[8]

NLWC I

The NLWC I took place on September 19, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania.[8]

Results

NLWC I
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
190lbs FS Bo Nickal def. Alex Dieringer 1-1 2 3:00
99kg FS Kyle Snyder def. Mike Macchiavello TF 12-0 2 0:16
59kg FS Thomas Gilman def. Darian Cruz TF 14-4 2 2:20
62kg WFS Jane Valencia def. Julia Salata 6-6 2 3:00
77kg FS Logan Massa def. Bekzod Abdurakhmonov 4-3 2 3:00
125kg FS Greg Kerkvliet def. Youssif Hemida TF 10-0 1 2:43
77kg FS Vincenzo Joseph def. Dan Vallimont 5-0 2 3:00
79kg FS Jason Nolf def. David McFadden 5-2 2 3:00
157lbs FS Zain Retherford def. Alec Pantaleo 3-2 2 3:00
196lbs FS Domenic Abounader def. Jaime Espinal 7-2 2 3:00
62kg WFS Jennifer Page def. Desiree Zavala 14-10 2 3:00
125kg FS Jordan Wood def. Nick Nevills 6-4 2 3:00
74kg FS Rick Durso def. Malik Amine TF 10-0 1 1:40

NLWC II

The NLWC II took place on October 20, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania.[9]

Results

NLWC II
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
167lbs FS Jason Nolf def. Bubba Jenkins TF 10-0 1 2:59
140lbs FS Roman Bravo-Young def. Shelton Mack TF 11-0 2 0:48
67kg FS Bryce Meredith def. Beau Bartlett 8-6 2 3:00
68kg WFS Alejandra Romero def. Alexis Porter 3-0 2 3:00
HWT FS Greg Kerkvliet def. Demetrius Thomas TF 10-0 1 0_46
205lbs FS Michael Beard def. Greg Bulsak 10-9 2 3:00
182lbs FS Carter Starocci def. Devin Skatzka Fall 1 2:59
60kg WFS Jane Valencia def. Vayle-Rae Baker TF 13-2 2 2:02
77kg FS Bekzod Abdurakhmonov def. Nestor Taffur TF 12-2 2 0:31
196lbs FS Brett Pfarr def. Jaime Espinal TF 10-0 2 2:31 Espinal replaced Aaron Brooks on short notice.
155lbs FS Jarod Verkleeren def. Brock Zacherl TF 15-4 2 2:58
155lbs FS Terrell Barraclough def. Kyle Shoop 15-9 2 3:00

NLWC III

The NLWC III took place on November 24, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania.[10]

Results

NLWC III
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
86kg FS David Taylor def. Gabe Dean 6-2 2 3:00
65kg FS Zain Retherford def. Reece Humphrey TF 10-0 2 2:48
57kg FS Thomas Gilman def. Frank Perrelli Fall 1 2:23
59kg WFS Jen Page def. Lauren Mason 10-4 2 3:00
79kg FS Carter Starocci def. Chance Marsteller 4-2 2 3:00
176lbs FS Nate Jackson def. Michael Beard 7-0 2 3:00 Beard replaced Bo Nickal on short notice.
86kg FS Max Dean def. CJ Brucki 13-4 2 3:00
74kg FS Franklin Gómez def. Borislav Novachkov 7-4 2 3:00
165lbs FS Joe Lee def. Zach Hartman Fall 1 0:21
125kg FS Nick Nevills def. Mauro Correnti TF 12-2 2 2:58
67kg FS Nick Lee def. Brandon Wright TF 10-0 2 1:25

NLWC IV

The NLWC IV (also known as NLWC vs. WWC) took place on December 22, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania.[11] Unlike previous cards, this event featured a dual meet between the NLWC and the Wolfpack RTC.[12]

Results

NLWC IV
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Main card
65kg FS Zain Retherford def. Bajrang Punia 6-0 2 3:00
150lbs FS Roman Bravo-Young def. Aljamain Sterling 6-4 2 3:00
WFS Jane Valencia def. Xochitl Mota-Pettis 4-4 2 3:00
FS Nick Lee def. Tariq Wilson 14-10 2 3:00
FS Hayden Hidlay def. Brady Berge 5-0 2 3:00
79kg FS Carter Starocci def. Daniel Bullard TF 13-2 2 2:54
74kg WFS Emma Bruntil def. Jennifer Page 2-1 2 3:00
97kg FS Kyle Snyder def. Ty Walz TF 10-0 2 2:02
FS Santa Claus def. Grinch Fall 1 3:00
74kg FS Franklin Gomez def. Malik Amine 5-2 2 3:00
Undercard
285lbs FS Greg Kerkvliet def. Deonte Wilson TF 10-0 1 0:43
145lbs FS Luke Gardner def. Kai Orine 9-3 2 3:00
285lbs FS Tyrie Houghton def. Austin Hoopes TF 12-2 2 1:06
188lbs FS Jacob Ferreria def. Donovan Ball 3-1 2 3:00
178lbs FS Creighton Edsell def. Alex Falson TF 10-0 1 1:17
169lbs FS Aurelius Dunbar def. Kai Bele 8-4 2 3:00
169lbs FS Joe Lee def. Tyler Barnes TF 10-0 2 0:54
161lbs FS Matt Lee def. AJ Kovacs 7-4 2 3:00
153lbs FS Hunter Lewis def. Scott Obendorfer Fall 2 1:27
153lbs FS Bo Pipher def. AJ Leitten 6-4 2 3:00
153lbs FS Ed Scott def. Terrell Barraclough 10-8 2 3:00
145lbs FS Joey Blumer def. Silas Shaw TF 13-3 1 2:30
285lbs FS Deonte Wilson def. Seth Nevills 6-1 2 3:00
145lbs FS Beau Bartlett def. Kai Orine TF 10-0 1 2:51
137lbs FS David Evans def. Alex Urquiza TF 12-1 1 2:19
137lbs FS Jarrett Trombley def. Brandon Meredith TF 12-2 2 1:46
137lbs FS Baylor Shunk def. Johnny Devine 5-4 2 3:00

References
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  2. "Olympic Regional Training Center Participation | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
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  5. "Staff | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
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  8. "NLWC Event Match Notes And Takeaways". www.flowrestling.org. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  9. "Nittany Lion Wrestling Club To Host Second Live Freestyle Event October 20". Onward State. 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  10. Collegian, Jake Aferiat | The Daily. "Latest Nittany Lion Wrestling Club event sees Penn State rising stars, established veterans shine". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  11. "Cael Sanderson on Twitter: "Dec 22"". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  12. "Star-studded lineup highlights Nittany Lion Wrestling Club's 4th live streamed event". Centre Daily. December 22, 2020.
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