Wrestling’s Smith and Hostetter compete in finals

The Millersville Marauders wrestling team sent two representatives to the national finals this year after sending three just a year ago. The Marauders almost topped that number this year in the 2010 East Regionals after having four members wrestle in the championship matches.

However, senior Jarrett Hostetter and redshirt sophomore Shane Smith were the only Marauders to win their matches in the final round to advance to national tournament. It was the third time in Hostetter’s career that he advanced to nationals and the second time in two years for Smith. Continue reading

Wrestling team anticipates NCAA East Regionals

The Millersville wrestling team is set to host the NCAA East Regionals Saturday, and hopes to salvage a little bit joy out of what has been a disappointing season. Campbell University, Duquesne University, Liberty University, and Gardener-Webb University will meet the Marauders at Pucillo gymnasium as wrestlers from each school will compete for a spot in the NCAA Championships. The top two wrestlers in each weight class will travel to Omaha, Nebraska to compete for their chance to become national champions beginning March 18. Continue reading

Men’s wrestling team struggles to overcome numerous injuries

Once again the Millersville wrestling team is battling the injury bug. Injuries have plagued the wrestling team over the last couple of years and it is partly responsible for the team’s 3-8-1 record thus far this year. At least five of the team’s regulars have missed time this season, and most recently injuries played a crucial role in the losses of their last two matches. Continue reading