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Hesener, McMann and Marano defend titles at Women's Universities
4/11/2000
Hesener, McMann and Marano defend their titles at the 2000 Women’s University National Championships in Evanston, Ill., April 9
Angela Hesener (Ann Arbor, Mich./Dave Schultz WC), Sara McMann (Lock Haven, Pa./Sunkist Kids) and Kristie Marano (Schenectady, N.Y./HUCC) defended their titles at the 2000 Women’s University National Championships in Evanston, Ill., April 9.
Hesener pinned Chrystal Brown (Colorado Springs, Colo./OTC) at 101.25 pounds in 2:13 to win the title. Hesener won the title at 112.25 pounds in 1999.
McMann won by a technical fall over Tina Arnds (Marshall, Mo./Viking WC), 11-0, at 136.5 pounds. McMann won the title in 1999 at 123.25 pounds.
Marano pinned Toccara Montgomery (Cleveland, Ohio/Ohio WC) in 5:24 to win the title at 149.75 pounds. Marano won the 165.25-pound title in 1999.
Other champions include: Julie Harris (Alberta, Canada/Calgary) at 112.25 pounds, Tina George-Wilson (Colorado Springs, Colo./Sunkist Kids) at 123.25 pounds and Iris Smith (Colorado Springs, Colo./Cookies & Cream) at 165.25 pounds.
The Outstanding wrestler of the tournament was George-Wilson. Missouri Valley College won the team trophy with 80 points.
2000 WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY FREESTYLE NATIONALS
Final Results
at Evanston, Ill., April 9
46 kg/101.25 lbs. - 1st - Angela Hesener, Ann Arbor, Mich. (Dave Schultz WC) pinned Chrystal Brown, Colorado Springs, Colo. (OTC), 2:13; 3rd - Clarissa Chun, Marshall, Mo. (Viking WC ) won by tech. fall over Jennifer Donahoe, Morris, Minn. (UM-Morris), 10-0
51 kg/112.25 lbs. - 1st - Julie Harris, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Univ. of Calgary) dec. Jenny Wong, Stillwater, Minn. (Minnesota Storm), 5-1; 3rd - Shelley-Ann Tomita, Honolulu, Hi. (Viking WC) dec. Amy Alvaro, Marshall, Mo. (Viking WC), 4-3; 5th - Casey Baranoski, Comstock Park, Mi. (Viking WC) dec. Janelle Curtis, Galesburg, Ill. (Knox College), 11-5
56 kg/123.25 lbs. - 1st - Tina George-Wilson, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) won by tech. fall over Carrie Birge, Marshall, Mo. (Viking WC), 13-3; 3rd - Malissa Sherwood, Rocklin, Calif. (Dave Schultz WC) won by tech. fall over Aimee McNab, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Dave Schultz WC), 10-0; 5th - Cheryl New, Marshall, Mo. (Viking WC) won by dft. over Sarah Hayes, Aurora, Co. (Cumberland College)
62 kg/136.5 lbs. - 1st - Sara McMann, Lock Haven, Pa. (Sunkist Kids) won by tech. fall over Tina Arnds, Marshall, Mo. (Viking WC), 11-0; 3rd - Meg Dolan, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada (Brock Univ.) pinned Lauwa’e Smith, Marshall, Mo. (Viking WC), 5:45; 5th - Sally Roberts, Morris, Minn. (UM-Morris) dec. Kate Zeitler, Morris, Minn. (UM-Morris), 11-5
68 kg/149.75 lbs. - 1st - Kristie Marano, Schenectady, N.Y. (HUCC) pinned Toccara Montgomery, Cleveland, Ohio (Ohio), 5:24 ; 3rd -Laura Jones, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada (Brock Univ.) pinned Elena Mena, St. Paul, Minn. (Minnesota Storm), 2:52 ; 5th - Ronica Froese, Marshall, Mo. (Viking Wc) won by inj. dft. over Chandell Knox, Minneapolis, Minn. (Minnesota Storm)
75 kg/165.25 lbs. - 1st - Iris Smith, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Cookies & Cream WC) pinned Alicia Mena, St. Paul, Minn. (Minnesota Storm), 1:47; 3rd - Donell Bradley, Marshall, Mo. (Viking WC) pinned Ann Gerlach, Andover, Minn. (Minnesota Storm), 4:23; 5th - Samantha Branka, Lincoln Park, Mich. (UM-Morris) pinned Wendy Hunter, Cleveland, Ohio (Ohio WC), 0:25
Outstanding Wrestler - Tina George-Wilson
Team Standings: 1. Missouri Valley College - 80 pts.; 2. Minnesota Storm - 37 pts.; 3. Dave Schultz WC - 25 pts.; 4. UM-Morris - 24 pts.
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Kids Freestyle Women's Freestyle State Championships
Selland Arena
700 M Street
Fresno, California
May 5th, 6th and 7th, 2000
Registration and weigh ins:
Friday, May 5th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall
Wrestling begins:
Saturday May 6th, and Sunday May 7th at 8:00 a.m.
Entry fee:
$20.00
Awards:
Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th places
MUST BE A CALIFORNIA RESIDENT.
Proof of age is required:
All wrestlers must be able to prove his/her age in order to register. Bring a birth certificate or proper identification.
Matches:
(9-10) Midget two 90-second periods
(11-12) Novice & (13-14) Schoolgirl/boy two 2-minutes periods
Divisions and weights:
13-14/Schoolboy/girl (born 86-87) 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, 160, 160+ (30 lb. maximum difference)
11-12/Novice (born 88-89) 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 120, 130, 140, 140+ (25 lb. maximum difference)
9-10/Midget (born 90-91) 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 87, 95, 103, 112, 120, 120+ (20 lb. maximum difference)
NOTE: Will intitute a lower weight class if 2 or more wrestlers in the division. LOWER WEIGHT CLASSES WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR THE WESTERN REGIONALS.
Winners:
Top 6 wrestlers in each weight and division will qualify for the USAW Western Kid/Cadet Regionals in Pocatella, ID. Registration materials for the Regionals will be available when picking up medals.
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Women
NOT A QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT.
Out of State Competitors in the Women's Division only are invited.
USAW recommended weight and ages:
Senior (born 1980 or before) 90.25-101.25, 112.25, 123.25, 136.5, 149.75, 165.25. 165.25+
Jr World (born 80-82; born 83 medical certificate required to participate) 94.75, 101.25, 110, 119, 127.75, 138.75, 149.75, 165.25, 165.25+ (30 lbs max. difference)
Cadet (born 83-84; born 85 medical certificate required to participate) 83.75, 88, 94.75, 101.25, 108, 114.5, 123.25, 132.25, 143.25, 154.25, 154.25+ (30 lbs max difference)
School Girl (born 86-87) 66, 70, 74, 81, 88, 97, 105, 114, 125, 136, 136+ (30 lbs max difference)
Novice (born 88-89) 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 120, 130, 140, 140+ (25 lbs maximum difference)
Midget (born 90-91) 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 87, 95, 103, 112, 120, 120+ (20 lbs max difference)
Women's matches:
Senior & Junior 2 3-minute periods
Novice, Cadet & Schoolgirl 2 2-minute periods
Midget 2 90-second periods
Women's Medals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th places
Hotels
Contact Loretta Maggorie 1-800-788-0836, Fresno Business and Visitors Bureau, to get preferred tournament rates. Special Note: It is very important to make reservations through the Fresno Business and Visitors Bureau. The cost of the arena depends on the number of rooms our tournament can book into the Fresno Area.
Clinics:
Copper Clinic 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Selland Arena
Pairing Clinic & Tournament Set 7:00 p.m. at Selland Arena
Mat Officials Clinic 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Selland Arena
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Dennis Bardsley 559-299-2176
Don/Cynthia Sanchez 559-485-0500 e-mail: tfujwrcl@aol.com
