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Today our gold medalists took the podium for post Pan American Championships media day⚔️

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Adding another gold medalist to the squad!

Congratulations, Brennan, on winning gold at the U20 Pan American Championships!

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Our guys are back on the camera!

Thank you Fox 16 for coming out today.

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Good morning from wrestling camp day 👌

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Day ✌️ of camp⚔️

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Coach Erisman with some airtime on Fox 16 News

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Thank you, Jack Allen, for coming out to our wrestling camp and letting Stephen and Joey get some air time!

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Brennan Van Hoecke is in Lima, Peru for the U20 Pan American Championships in Greco Roman!

Read about it below.

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Brennan Van Hoecke Heads to Lima, Peru for U20 Pan American Championships - Little Rock Athletics Brennan Van Hoecke will represent the United States and Little Rock Wrestling at the U20 Pan American Championships in Greco-Roman in Lima, Peru joining teammates KJ Miley and Brendon Abdon who earned gold medals in Greco-Roman last month.

Wrestling camp in The Rock day 1⚔️

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We've got another gold medalist on the team! KJ Miley wins the gold medal in Greco-Roman at 130kg.

Read all about it below.

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KJ Miley Concedes Zero Points in Route to a Gold Medal Victory at U23 Pan American Championships - Little Rock Athletics Little Rock Wrestling's KJ Miley wins the gold medal at the U23 Pan American Championships in Rionegro, Colombia in Greco-Roman 130kg. Miley Conceded zero points through four matches outscoring opponents 22-0.

Brendon Adbon takes the gold medal at the U23 Pan American Championship in Greco-Roman!

Read all about it below.

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Brendon Abdon Claims Gold Medal in Greco-Roman at U23 Pan American Championships - Little Rock Athletics Brendon Abdon represented the US and Little Rock Wrestling in the U23 Pan American Championships in Rionegro, Colombia in Greco-Roman. After a successful trip, Abdon defeated Ryan Cubas Castillo of Peru to claim the gold medal in the 77kg weight class. Despite finding himself down 0-1, Abdon secured...

KJ and Brendon are headed to Colombia for the U23 Pan-American Championships later this month and Brennan will be reppin the US in Peru for U20 Pan Ams next month! Let’s gooo 🔥

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KJ and Brendon are moving on to the Best-of-3 Finals in Greco at U23 World Team Trials!

Watch them on Flo today at 3 pm CT 🔜

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He just keeps getting better...can’t wait to see what next year brings! Our most improved wrestler this season is Josiah Hill.

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Leader of the Backwater Boys and a huge part of what makes this team great 🫡

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More than doubled his win total year over year. One of the top 5 Most Improved wrestlers at the NCAA Tournament. One of our first conference champions after five years on the roster. Need we say more? What a season.

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Program-high 11 falls in a single season. Program-high 24 career total pins. And he’s not done yet 🤫

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Reliable, gritty, and everything you need in a practice partner are just a few things that make certain teammates priceless.

We couldn’t do it without our Team Player of the Year, Josh Sarpy!

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In the weight room, it’s not just about huge gains but also bringing good attitude daily, holding others accountable and making them better too.

Kodiak Cannedy is this year’s Iron Trojan!

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Officially wrapped up the 2023-24 season at today’s banquet. It’s so good to celebrate this team!

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NCAA Qualifiers by the numbers | Nasir Bailey ⬇️

📈 Program-high 29 wins including 16 by bonus points
🏆 One of the first Pac-12 Champions for Little Rock
🫡 First collegiate season and first year as primary starter at 133 pounds
☝️ First National Tournament appearance
⏩ All-American and Fourth Place finisher at NCAAs

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NCAA Qualifiers by the numbers | Stephen Little ⬇️

📈 Team-high 12 tech falls (for a total of 18 bonus point wins)
🏆 One of the first Pac-12 Champions for Little Rock
🫡 First year as the primary starter at 197 pounds
☝️ First National Tournament appearance
⏩ All-American and Seventh Place finisher at NCAAs

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NCAA Qualifiers by the numbers | Joey Bianchi ⬇️

📈 Increased his total wins by 118% year-over-year
🏆 One of the first Pac-12 Champions for Little Rock
🫡 Went up 2 weight classes (starting 149 ➡️ starting at 165)
☝️ First National Tournament appearance
⏩ Advanced to the second day of the NCAA Tournament

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NCAA Qualifiers by the numbers | Josiah Hill

📈 Increased his wins in duals by 114% year-over-year
🏅 Career-high 9 falls this season
🫡 Primary starter for Little Rock at 285 pounds 3 years in a row
☝️ First National Tournament appearance
⏩ Advanced to the second day of the NCAA Tournament

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NCAA Qualifiers by the numbers | Matty Bianchi

📈 150% increase in bonus points year-over-year
🏅 8% win percentage increase year-over-year
🫡 Primary starter for Little Rock at 157 pounds 2 years in a row
☝️ First National Tournament appearance

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Most Trojans making the Pac-12 Honor Roll in program history 👏

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13 Little Rock Wrestlers Named to Pac-12 2024 Honor Roll - Little Rock Athletics A total of 13 Little Rock wrestlers made the Pac-12 Winter Academic Honor Roll this year, as announced by the league office. Any student-athlete on their respective team roster with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.3-or-above, and who has served at least one year in residence at the institution...

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