Folkstyle Tour of America starts with successful event in North Carolina

USA Wrestling's Folkstyle Tour of America kicked off last weekend in Concord, N.C., and was a big success with over 15 states represented in six different age divisions.

The Carolina Classic was the first event in the newly created Folkstyle Tour of America tournament series. The Series was established by USA Wrestling to provide youth wrestlers a chance to compete against the best in the country in America's most popular style of wrestling.

The Series will continue with the Salt Lake Slam in Salt Lake City, Utah (December 29), the Battle on the Mat in Battle Creek, Mich. (February 2), and the Texas Takedown in Fort Worth, Texas (March 15). For more information on the Folkstyle Tour of America, visit:
http://www.usafolkstyle.com

"In talking with wrestlers and parents, everyone had a great experience and was excited that USA Wrestling has committed to hosting a major folkstyle event in North Carolina," said Travis Shives, USA Wrestling's Manager of National Events. "The Cabarrus Arena and Events Center was a first-class facility, allowing us to showcase some great young wrestlers.

"We're looking forward to building on this year's tournament with the goal of increasing participation in future years and continuing to establish USA Wrestling in the southeast region of the United States."

The Folkstyle Tour of America is part of USA Wrestling's well-known Ultimate Challenge Series. With the conclusion of the Carolina Classic, there are now 11 events remaining in the 2007-08 Ultimate Challenge Series. For more information on the Ultimate Challenge Series events and scoring system, visit:
http://themat.com/dominator.php

CAROLINA CLASSIC CHAMPIONS

Pee Wee Division
Carson Manville of Independent

Bantam
40 lbs. - Robbie Snyder of Charlotte Pitbulls
44 lbs. - Gavin Smith of Catawba Rasslin
48 lbs. - Jordan Ward of Team Miron
56 lbs. - Zach Lee of X-Factor Elite

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50 lbs. - Dylan Woods of Virginia Elite
55 lbs. - William Moss of The Wrestling Center
60 lbs. - Zachary Sherman of Florida Matcats
65 lbs. - Zachary Clary of Rock Head Wrestling Club
70 lbs. - Bradley Ladwig of X-Factor Elite
75 lbs. - Jarett Henry of Raider Storm Wrestling Club
80 lbs. - Hunter Carpenter of Top Dawg
87 lbs. - C.J. Miller of Top Dawg

Novice
60 lbs. - Ty Pelot of X-Factor Elite
65 lbs. - Robert Lee of X-Factor Elite
70 lbs. - Thomas Bullard of Titan Wrestling Academy
75 lbs. - Daniel Bullard of Titan Wrestling Academy
80 lbs. - Mason Manville of Independent
85 lbs. - Simeon Brown of Virginia Elite
90 lbs. - Charlie Conner of Rebels Wrestling
100 lbs. - Taylor Hitt of Jefferson USA Wrestling Club
130 lbs. - Daniel Bannister of Team Palmetto
140 lbs. - Mark Bedard of Charlotte Pitbulls

Middle School
70 lbs. - Ryan Millhof of The Wrestling Center
77 lbs. - Judson Preskitt of Team Monday
84 lbs. - Joey Dance of Virginia Duals Wrestling Club
91 lbs. - Brandon Jeske of Virginia Duals Wrestling Club
98 lbs. - Joey Ward of Team Miron
105 lbs. - Sam Jones of North Shore Wrestling Academy
112 lbs. - Tyler Askey of The Wrestling Center
120 lbs. - Alec Warren of Team Monday
128 lbs. - Tanner Tinsley of Virginia Team Predator
144 lbs. - Ben James of Titan Wrestling Academy
152 lbs. - Connor King of Excel Wrestling
175 lbs. - Colby Miller of Team Cabarrus

High School
98 lbs. - Ray Farnsworth of Trojan Wrestling Team
105 lbs. - Caleb Swinson of Team Cabarrus
112 lbs. - Dominic Parisi of Arrichion
119 lbs. - T.J. Mitchell of The Wrestling Center
125 lbs. - Eric Rholetter of Jet Wrestling
130 lbs. - Jack Stephens of Real Life Wrestling
135 lbs. - Matthew Colvard of NC State Wrestling Club
140 lbs. - Daniel Domanico of The Wrestling Center
145 lbs. - John Hunnicut of Jet Wrestling
152 lbs. - Matt Smith of Trojan Wrestling Team
160 lbs. - Brian Delgrosso of Virginia Duals Wrestling Club
171 lbs. - Kenny Romero of Warrior Wrestling Club
189 lbs. - Frank Ceva of Dorman