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Buck Breaks Through as UNC Pembroke Defeats Belmont Abbey to Claim CC East Share

Buck Breaks Through as UNC Pembroke Defeats Belmont Abbey to Claim CC East Share

Buck Breaks Through as UNC Pembroke Defeats Belmont Abbey to Claim CC East Share

7 days ago2 min read

Trinity Bulldogs Stay Unbeaten with Senior Night Sweep.

Trinity Bulldogs Stay Unbeaten with Senior Night Sweep.

Trinity Bulldogs Stay Unbeaten with Senior Night Sweep.

Jan 221 min read

200 Wins and Counting Coggins’ Decade of Success at Trinity

200 Wins and Counting Coggins’ Decade of Success at Trinity

200 Wins and Counting Coggins’ Decade of Success at Trinity

Jan 102 min read

Inside the Rise of Lumberton’s Xander Moody

Inside the Rise of Lumberton’s Xander Moody

Inside the Rise of Lumberton’s Xander Moody

Dec 10, 20253 min read

Photo By M Paige Photography

Photo By M Paige Photography

Bentley Sly Eyes Fourth State Title Talks National Success, Senior Season, and the Road to App State.

Dec 1, 20254 min read

Sumners Hot Start Sets the Tone for Another State Title Run

Sumners Hot Start Sets the Tone for Another State Title Run

Sumners Hot Start Sets the Tone for Another State Title Run

Nov 24, 20253 min read

Mount Airy’s Andrew Meadows Off to a 6–0 Start as His Pursuit of a Third State Title Continues

Mount Airy’s Andrew Meadows Off to a 6–0 Start as His Pursuit of a Third State Title Continues

Mount Airy’s Andrew Meadows Off to a 6–0 Start as His Pursuit of a Third State Title Continues

Nov 23, 20253 min read

David Carr Talks Hosting a Free Clinic for NC Wrestlers and Training with World Champ Trent Hidlay

David Carr Talks Hosting a Free Clinic for NC Wrestlers and Training with World Champ Trent Hidlay

David Carr Talks Hosting a Free Clinic for NC Wrestlers and Training with World Champ Trent Hidlay

Nov 23, 20251 min read

McMullen to Blacksburg Bishop McCort’s Owen McMullen Commits to Virginia Tech.

McMullen to Blacksburg Bishop McCort’s Owen McMullen Commits to Virginia Tech.

McMullen to Blacksburg Bishop McCort’s Owen McMullen Commits to Virginia Tech.

Nov 22, 20253 min read

NC Native Oakley Discusses Last Season of College Wrestling and Home-State Pride

NC Native Oakley Discusses Last Season of College Wrestling and Home-State Pride

NC Native Oakley Discusses Last Season of College Wrestling and Home-State Pride

Nov 22, 20252 min read

Photo BY LEVI DENNIS

Photo BY LEVI DENNIS

Best Start in Nearly 20 Years Tar Heels Sweep Carolina Duals to Move to 5–0

Nov 21, 20252 min read

Trahan gets his hand raised after capturing the Wolverine Challenge title last weekend. Photo by Charles Schaefer.

Trahan gets his hand raised after capturing the Wolverine Challenge title last weekend. Photo by Charles Schaefer.

The Last Ride JoJo Trahan’s Senior Season

Nov 21, 20253 min read

Just the Beginning the Rise of Skyline’s Josiah Sykes After a Breakout Super 32 Run.

Just the Beginning the Rise of Skyline’s Josiah Sykes After a Breakout Super 32 Run.

Just the Beginning the Rise of Skyline’s Josiah Sykes After a Breakout Super 32 Run.

Nov 20, 20254 min read

Coach Joseph Anders and Coach Marcus Sayers in the corner at the 2025 NCHSAA State Finals.

Coach Joseph Anders and Coach Marcus Sayers in the corner at the 2025 NCHSAA State Finals.

Inside One of the Area’s Fastest Rising Clubs. The Story of Coach Anders and Trinity Top Team

Nov 19, 20256 min read

#6 Presbyterian knocks off #9 Lehigh, 26–19. The Blue Hose secure their fifth top-10 win of the season.

#6 Presbyterian knocks off #9 Lehigh, 26–19. The Blue Hose secure their fifth top-10 win of the season.

VT WITH THE WIN.
#7 Virginia Tech defeats #8 NCSU, 21–12.

VT WITH THE WIN.
#7 Virginia Tech defeats #8 NCSU, 21–12.

For the NCHSAA State Duals, 1A and 2A will not be combined. The 1A–2A combination applies to the individual state tournament only, and champions will be crowned in all eight state dual classes.

For the NCHSAA State Duals, 1A and 2A will not be combined. The 1A–2A combination applies to the individual state tournament only, and champions will be crowned in all eight state dual classes.

App State earns a 29–12 win over Campbell, improving to 3–0 in Southern Conference duals this season.

App State earns a 29–12 win over Campbell, improving to 3–0 in Southern Conference duals this season.

WILL DENNY SCORES LATE IN THE 3RD TO SECURE THE WIN AVENGING A LOSS FROM NATIONAL DUALS!

WILL DENNY SCORES LATE IN THE 3RD TO SECURE THE WIN AVENGING A LOSS FROM NATIONAL DUALS!

TOMAS BROOKER
SCORES CLEAN
GOES ON TO WIN 11–0

TOMAS BROOKER
SCORES CLEAN
GOES ON TO WIN 11–0

EDDIE VENTRESCA
DEFEATS VINCENT ROBINSON
IN THE TIEBREAKERS (2–2)
VT leads 3-0

EDDIE VENTRESCA
DEFEATS VINCENT ROBINSON
IN THE TIEBREAKERS (2–2)
VT leads 3-0

Top 10 seeds across all classifications (1A–8A). All seeding information via HighSchoolOT.com. The road to the NCHSAA State Dual Team Championships starts now.

Top 10 seeds across all classifications (1A–8A). All seeding information via HighSchoolOT.com. The road to the NCHSAA State Dual Team Championships starts now.

Few photos from last night’s dual between Greensboro and Roanoke.

Few photos from last night’s dual between Greensboro and Roanoke.

OFFICIALLY FRIDAY. 🔥
LAKE HIGHLAND PREP EDITION
It goes down today vs #6 Malvern Prep.
#3 vs #6

OFFICIALLY FRIDAY. 🔥
LAKE HIGHLAND PREP EDITION
It goes down today vs #6 Malvern Prep.
#3 vs #6

“I can feel it in the air tonight” State title season is coming. ⏳🏆💍

“I can feel it in the air tonight” State title season is coming. ⏳🏆💍

HISTORY MADE
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER DAVIDSON WINS 24–21 OVER GARDNER-WEBB FOR THEIR SECOND SOCON WIN OF THE SEASON.
Photo: @bradharper.media

HISTORY MADE
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER DAVIDSON WINS 24–21 OVER GARDNER-WEBB FOR THEIR SECOND SOCON WIN OF THE SEASON.
Photo: @bradharper.media

NC NATIVE JOSUE DELCID
GETS THE FALL

NC NATIVE JOSUE DELCID
GETS THE FALL

Joe Sealey’s state tournament run remains the highest-scoring performance in NCHSAA history, and it’s hard to imagine anyone ever touching it especially with the new 8-man state tournament brackets now in effect under the current alignment.

Joe Sealey’s state tournament run remains the highest-scoring performance in NCHSAA history, and it’s hard to imagine anyone ever touching it especially with the new 8-man state tournament brackets now in effect under the current alignment.

🚨 BREAKING 🚨
Massoma Endene is reportedly entering the NCAA transfer portal.Per Pat Mineo This season would be his final year of eligibility, making a medical redshirt necessary for him to compete again.

🚨 BREAKING 🚨
Massoma Endene is reportedly entering the NCAA transfer portal.Per Pat Mineo This season would be his final year of eligibility, making a medical redshirt necessary for him to compete again.

NC native Kane Bryson breaks into the NAIA national rankings, checking in at #25 at 125 pounds.

NC native Kane Bryson breaks into the NAIA national rankings, checking in at #25 at 125 pounds.

After a strong showing at last weekend’s Missouri Valley Invite, NC native Boedi Kirkland enters the NAIA national rankings at #17.

After a strong showing at last weekend’s Missouri Valley Invite, NC native Boedi Kirkland enters the NAIA national rankings at #17.

21 days out from States.
State titles. History.
Who’s next? 👀🔥

21 days out from States.
State titles. History.
Who’s next? 👀🔥

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Mercyhurst adds D1 Women’s Wrestling, set to start competition in the 2026–27 season.

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Mercyhurst adds D1 Women’s Wrestling, set to start competition in the 2026–27 season.

It’s Almost Friday‼️

It’s Almost Friday‼️

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
NCAA Champion Josh Wilson has been elevated to Assistant Coach after serving as a Volunteer Assistant with Greensboro College Wrestling. Wilson will assume the role for the remainder of the season.

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
NCAA Champion Josh Wilson has been elevated to Assistant Coach after serving as a Volunteer Assistant with Greensboro College Wrestling. Wilson will assume the role for the remainder of the season.

Big-time ACC showdown this Friday in Chapel Hill.
#11 UNC vs #19 Pitt 🔥
Top-20 battle under the lights.

Big-time ACC showdown this Friday in Chapel Hill.
#11 UNC vs #19 Pitt 🔥
Top-20 battle under the lights.

Carolina Combat polos are officially in. We have 2 mediums and 3 larges available for purchase DM to Purchase! All other orders will be shipped as soon as roads are cleared in our area.

Carolina Combat polos are officially in. We have 2 mediums and 3 larges available for purchase DM to Purchase! All other orders will be shipped as soon as roads are cleared in our area.

It’s ring season 💍
Relive some moments from the State Duals over the years.

It’s ring season 💍
Relive some moments from the State Duals over the years.

Cael Dunn earned his 200th career win earlier this month.
3X state champ chasing #4 this season, 1A NCHSAA State MOW, and signed to wrestle at the college level at Campbell University. Full write up of his senior season available on @crankmat

Cael Dunn earned his 200th career win earlier this month.
3X state champ chasing #4 this season, 1A NCHSAA State MOW, and signed to wrestle at the college level at Campbell University. Full write up of his senior season available on @crankmat

Tough news out of Lehigh.
All-American Ryan Crookham announced he will undergo season-ending surgery.
Wishing him the best in his recovery.

Tough news out of Lehigh.
All-American Ryan Crookham announced he will undergo season-ending surgery.
Wishing him the best in his recovery.

Top 10 nationally 📈
Luke Simcox climbs 7 spots to #10 at 141 after last Friday’s win, Ranking per InterMat. 📸: @breyonflix

Top 10 nationally 📈
Luke Simcox climbs 7 spots to #10 at 141 after last Friday’s win, Ranking per InterMat. 📸: @breyonflix

Kai Orine talks his rivalry with Sam Latona.
NC State vs Virginia Tech goes down this Friday. One of my favorite ACC rivalries to follow over the years this clip comes from our interview with Kai this past summer. #ncstate #wrestling #ncaawrestling #acc

Kai Orine talks his rivalry with Sam Latona.
NC State vs Virginia Tech goes down this Friday. One of my favorite ACC rivalries to follow over the years this clip comes from our interview with Kai this past summer. #ncstate #wrestling #ncaawrestling #acc

Sam Latona reflects on the NC State rivalry and matchups with Kai Orine and Jacob Camacho from our interview this past summer. Now it’s NC State vs Virginia Tech this Friday.

Sam Latona reflects on the NC State rivalry and matchups with Kai Orine and Jacob Camacho from our interview this past summer. Now it’s NC State vs Virginia Tech this Friday.

It’s Almost STATE TITLE SEASON 🏆 February ⏳ When it’s time for the NCHSAA State Wrestling Tournament… where will you be?

It’s Almost STATE TITLE SEASON 🏆 February ⏳ When it’s time for the NCHSAA State Wrestling Tournament… where will you be?

NC State vs Virginia Tech Rankings Per Intermat Probable ranked matchups in one of the ACC’s best rivalries. The photo says it all one of our all-time favorite ACC rivalries, Kai Orine vs Sam Latona.

NC State vs Virginia Tech Rankings Per Intermat Probable ranked matchups in one of the ACC’s best rivalries. The photo says it all one of our all-time favorite ACC rivalries, Kai Orine vs Sam Latona.

Very unfortunate news coming out of Chapel Hill.
NCAA qualifier Nolan Neeves will miss the remainder of the season due to injury.

Very unfortunate news coming out of Chapel Hill.
NCAA qualifier Nolan Neeves will miss the remainder of the season due to injury.

NCAA qualifier Nolan Neves will miss the remainder of the season due to injury. Wishing Nolan the best in his recovery. With NEVES out, Jacob Levy is expected to step into the starting role for the Tar Heels moving forward this season.

NCAA qualifier Nolan Neves will miss the remainder of the season due to injury. Wishing Nolan the best in his recovery. With NEVES out, Jacob Levy is expected to step into the starting role for the Tar Heels moving forward this season.

Big-time ACC dual going down in Raleigh 👀
Wolfpack vs Hokies.

Big-time ACC dual going down in Raleigh 👀
Wolfpack vs Hokies.

Big-time ACC dual going down in Raleigh 👀
Wolfpack vs Hokies.
Drop your predictions below 👇

Big-time ACC dual going down in Raleigh 👀
Wolfpack vs Hokies.
Drop your predictions below 👇

Statement win for Kane Bryson this weekend. Bryson pinned the NAIA #21 wrestler, who was also ranked #1 in the AAC, at 125 pounds. He finished the weekend 4–2 at the Missouri Valley Invite, widely regarded as one of the toughest tournaments in the NAIA.

Statement win for Kane Bryson this weekend. Bryson pinned the NAIA #21 wrestler, who was also ranked #1 in the AAC, at 125 pounds. He finished the weekend 4–2 at the Missouri Valley Invite, widely regarded as one of the toughest tournaments in the NAIA.

ALL SOCON RANKINGS
Swipe for all 10 weights
Rankings per FloWrestling

ALL SOCON RANKINGS
Swipe for all 10 weights
Rankings per FloWrestling

Down to the wire in Lincoln.
Feldman’s overtime win at heavyweight seals a 17–16 victory for #2 Ohio State over #6 Nebraska.

Down to the wire in Lincoln.
Feldman’s overtime win at heavyweight seals a 17–16 victory for #2 Ohio State over #6 Nebraska.

Some highlights from NC State win over the UNC Friday.
Reynolds was rocking.

Some highlights from NC State win over the UNC Friday.
Reynolds was rocking.

Post match With @_.willdenny

Post match With @_.willdenny

JUSTIN GAETHJE WINS INTERIM LW TITLE
DEFEATS PADDY PIMBLETT
HANDS PIMBLETT HIS FIRST UFC LOSS
NOW A 2X INTERIM CHAMP
IN A FIGHT OF THE YEAR CONTENDER

JUSTIN GAETHJE WINS INTERIM LW TITLE
DEFEATS PADDY PIMBLETT
HANDS PIMBLETT HIS FIRST UFC LOSS
NOW A 2X INTERIM CHAMP
IN A FIGHT OF THE YEAR CONTENDER

Back in the win column.
Is Petr Yan vs Sean O’Malley 2 next? 👀

Back in the win column.
Is Petr Yan vs Sean O’Malley 2 next? 👀

Competitors on the mat. Brothers in Christ off it. This is what it’s all about.
Photo Credit @clarionwrestling

Competitors on the mat. Brothers in Christ off it. This is what it’s all about.
Photo Credit @clarionwrestling

We have 2 extra CCM Black & Blue tees (size Medium) available. All orders are officially in and will begin shipping this coming week, weather permitting. Thank you for your continued support of CCM! #carolinacombatmedia

We have 2 extra CCM Black & Blue tees (size Medium) available. All orders are officially in and will begin shipping this coming week, weather permitting. Thank you for your continued support of CCM! #carolinacombatmedia

NC NATIVE BOEDI KIRKLAND GOES 5–2, PLACING AT ONE OF THE TOP NAIA TOURNAMENTS IN THE COUNTRY.

NC NATIVE BOEDI KIRKLAND GOES 5–2, PLACING AT ONE OF THE TOP NAIA TOURNAMENTS IN THE COUNTRY.

UNC sends a small group to today’s App State Open and comes away with multiple placers.

UNC sends a small group to today’s App State Open and comes away with multiple placers.

Last Night UNC Pembroke defeated Belmont Abbey 27–12, earning at least a share of CC East title.
📸: @uncpwrestling

Last Night UNC Pembroke defeated Belmont Abbey 27–12, earning at least a share of CC East title.
📸: @uncpwrestling

Individual match results from last night. It was an honor to cover this event. The atmosphere was electric.

Individual match results from last night. It was an honor to cover this event. The atmosphere was electric.

DAILEY GETS THE MD WIN

DAILEY GETS THE MD WIN

#8 NC State takes down #11 UNC, 24–10, in front of a fired-up crowd 🐺

#8 NC State takes down #11 UNC, 24–10, in front of a fired-up crowd 🐺

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