WRESTLING

Badger greats in Hudson

Former Wildcat and Badger wrestlers, Kevin Black, left, and Trevor Brandvold, joined University of Wisconsin wrestling coach Barry Davis, right, at the inaugural Badger Wrestling Golf Outing, sponsored by the Badger Wrestling Club, at the Hudson Golf Club Saturday. Black is River Falls’ all-time career leader in wins and a four-time state champ who went on to earn All-American honors at the University of Wisconsin and currently owns and operates Victory School of Wrestling in River Falls. Brandvold, who is second on the Wildcat all-time career wins list and was a state champ as a senior, went on to become a two-time All-American and Big Ten champion with the Badgers and stayed with the program this year as an assistant coach.

September 30, 2011

State wrestlers

Local youth wrestlers Mathew Williamson, age 13, Mitchell Williamson, 11, and Triston Lee, 14, participated in the 2011 Youth State Wrestling Tournament at the Alliant Energy Center in March 25-26. Mathew Williamson wrestled at 185 pounds and went 1-2 and Mitchell Williamson wrestled at 135 pounds and placed fifth while Lee wrestled at 270 pounds and finished fourth. Mathew Williamson and Lee are students at Meyer Middle School while Mitchell Williamson is a student at Rocky Branch Elementary.

May 27, 2011

Brandvold repeat Big 10 Conference wrestling champ

University of Wisconsin senior and 2006 River Falls High School graduate Trevor Brandvold was crowned Big 10 Conference champion for the second year in a row at the Big 10 Wrestling Championships March 6 in Evanston, Ill.

March 17, 2011

Cudd doesn't stop until he gets semifinal victory

After giving up a takedown in the third period of his semifinal match at the WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament, River Falls wrestler Logan Cudd made sure to tell himself there was only one way he could wrestle to win the match and get to the finals.

By Sean Scallon , February 26, 2011

Cudd makes semifinals, Figi and Bystrom still going at state

River Falls wrestlers had a strong first round effort at the WIAA State Individual Tournament Thursday.

February 25, 2011

Wrestlers claim four titles at BRC/DSC meet

Bob Burrows photo Wildcat sophomore Nathan Kinneman battles Justin Weyandt of Chippewa Falls in the 103-pound finals at the Big Rivers Conference/Dunn-St. Croix County Conference Challenge Saturday at the high school. Kinneman lost a close 6-4 decision to place second and help the Wildcats to a third place team finish.

By Bob Burrows , February 09, 2011

Wrestlers 5th at Eastview Invite

Wildcat wrestlers Adam Figi, left, Nick Johnson and Logan Cudd display their winning brackets after each won championships in his respective weight class at the Eastview Invitational Saturday. The Cats finished fifth in the 11-team tournament.

January 27, 2011

Wrestlers 3rd at Northern Badger

Bob Burrows photo Wildcat senior Logan Cudd gets Kyle Johnson of Bruce off his feet before scoring a takedown in the finals at 130 pounds at the Northern Badger Wrestling Classic Dec. 29 at the high school. Cudd won his second Northern Badger individual title with a 12-3 major decision over Johnson.

By Bob Burrows , January 06, 2011

Days Gone By: Wrestlers win back prize in thriller match

Members of the 2000 Wildcat wrestling team pose with the Kirby Symes Golden Shoe after regaining possession of the trophy with a 28-27 win over Ellsworth last Friday night. Front, from left, are Ross Zimmerman, Adam Geurkink, Collin Cudd, Aaron Lace, Adam Nelson and Cody Smith. In back, Adam Meier, Brian Frederickson, Travis Miller, Dave Kapping, Matt Johnson, Jesse Johnson and Scott Tiedke.

By Pat Hunter, Archivist , December 30, 2010

Cudd, Figi Northern Badger champs

Logan Cudd won his second individual championship and Adam Figi claimed his first to lead the Wildcat wrestling team to a third place finish at the 26th annual Northern Badger Classic Wednesday in River Falls. Neillsville won the team title with 298 points followed by Amery with 249 and River Falls with 219.

By Bob Burrows , December 30, 2010

Wrestlers third at Ellsworth Invite

Wildcat heavyweight Nick Johnson eyes up Cody Hegeman of Boyceville in the championship match at the Ellsworth Invitational Saturday. Johnson lost the title bout to finish second to help the Cats to a third place team finish at the nine-team event.

By Bob Burrows , December 10, 2010

Wildcat wrestlers on Wisconsin National Team

Seven River Falls wrestlers competed this summer as part of the Wisconsin National Team.

By Bob Burrows , August 05, 2010

Baccalaureate set for May 26

A Baccalaureate for graduating seniors from the River Falls area will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, in the River Falls High School auditorium.

May 18, 2010

Brandvold, Bohmbach to speak Sunday evening

The public is invited to attend a May 16 program featuring comments by decorated UW-Madison wrestler Trevor Brandvold and Andy Bohmbach, standout Hudson hockey player and member of the runner-up NCAA Badger hockey squad.

May 13, 2010

Loomis, Cudd lead Wildcat All-BRC wrestling contingent

The success of the Wildcat wrestling team this season is on full display on the list of wrestlers named to the 2009-10 All-Big Rivers Conference team.

By Bob Burrows , April 07, 2010