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McMann wins silver and Downing bronze at Yarygin Memorial International in Russia
3/11/2002
Gary Abbott/USA Wrestling
Two U.S. women freestyle wrestlers claimed medals at the Ivan Yarygin Memorial International Championships in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, March 8-9.
The Yargyin Memorial is one of the most respected international freestyle wrestling events in the world, held in honor of Russian Olympic champion and international leader Ivan Yarygin. The U.S. has sent a men’s team to this event for many years, but has entered women competitors for the first time.
Winning a silver medal at 63 kg/138.75 lbs. was U.S. World Team member Sara McMann (Lock Haven, Pa./Sunkist Kids). Capturing a bronze medal at 67 kg/147.5 pounds was Junior World medalist Katie Downing (Pendleton, Ind./UM-Morris). Match score information is currently unavailable.
A team of U.S. men’s freestyle wrestlers also participated in the tournament. Only one of the U.S. men wrestlers, Lee Fullhart (Iowa City, Iowa/Hawkeye WC) at 84 kg/185 lbs. was able to advance out of the preliminary pool competition. Fullhart dropped a 7-5 match in the quarterfinals, placing him in the top eight of his weight division.
TheMat.com will provide updated details on this event when they become available.
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ALL-STAR-TELEGRAM WRESTLING TEAM
1/12/02
BOYS WRESTLER OF THE YEAR
Jader Martinez, Jr., Sam Houston
Martinez, a move-in from South Dakota, went 45-0 on his way to the 119-pound state title. He was selected Outstanding Wrestler at the state meet.
GIRLS WRESTLER OF THE YEAR
Suekoilya Shelly, Jr., L.D. Bell
Shelly recorded a 21-1 record this season and placed third at the state meet. She won the 128-pound Region II title, with her only loss coming in Austin to eventual champion Linse Meadows of Katy in the second round.
BOYS NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Will Rowe, Soph., Azle
Rowe, a move-in from Springtown, earned a 56-4 record and almost won a state title at 140 pounds. At regionals he lost a one-point match to eventual state champion Jake Jackson of Hebron, and in the state final he lost to Jackson in overtime.
GIRLS NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Crystal Molinar, Fr., South Grand Prairie
Molinar went 24-9 in her first season of wrestling. She finished second at 102 pounds in the Region II tournament behind L.D. Bell senior Ashley Faris. In the third-place state match, Molinar was beating Faris handily before getting pinned in the second period.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Shane Conklin, Trinity
Conklin, in his first year at Trinity, led the Trojans to their best season ever with a 27-7 dual record and a fifth-place finish at the state meet. Conklin was largely responsible for putting Trojans wrestlers Joe Comparin and Bryan Herrington on the right track for each to nab state titles.
BOYS TEAM
Wt. Name School Year W-L Comment
103 Daniel Baker Marcus Sr. 34-7 Second at region
112 Joe Comparin Trinity Jr. 50-0 State champion
119 Jader Martinez S.Houston Jr. 45-0 State champion
125 Shelby Lauderdale Azle Jr. 48-6 State finalist
130 Chas Skelly Azle Jr. 60-2 State finalist
135 Bryan Herrington Trinity Sr. 47-1 State champion
140 Will Rowe Azle Soph. 56-4 State finalist
145 Roger Pena G.Prairie Sr. 47-11 Fourth at state
152 David O'Brien Martin Sr. 50-2 State finalist
160 Nathan Tirado Bowie Sr. 42-4 First at region
171 Keath Shields Marcus Sr. 36-7 Sixth at state
180 Tervel Dlagnev Arlington Jr. 48-7 Fourth at state
189 Beau Hohmann SGP Sr. 47-6 Fifth at state
215 Nick Bowers Martin Sr. 41-5 First at region
275 Ryan Considine Martin Sr. 39-12 Third at region
GIRLS TEAM
Wt. Name School Year W-L Comment
95 Maria Morales Sam Houston Jr. 4-4 First at region
102 Ashley Faris L.D. Bell Sr. 14-7 Third at state
110 Brandi Brown Arlington Jr. 22-5 Second at state
119 Jessica Beyer C.Heritage Sr. 15-3 First at region
128 Suekoilya Shelly L.D. Bell Jr. 21-1 Third at state
138 Glory Dalton Sam Houston Jr. 26-3 Third at state
148 Jennifer Miller Martin Soph. 14-3 Second at state
165 Ember Brettmann Sam Houston Sr. 24-2 Third at state
185 Tanya Von Bose Arlington Sr. 24-6 Second at state
215 Monica Coleman Sam Houston Soph. 24-3 Second at state
