U.S. Greco-Roman wrestlers receive draw for first day of Junior Worlds in Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey - Members of the U.S. Greco-Roman Junior World Team weighed in and received their first-round draws for the first day of the Junior World Championships, which begin on Tuesday.

At 50 kg/110 lbs.. Max Nowry (Wheeling, Ill./USOEC) will open against Victor Ciobanu of Moldova. At 60 kg/132 lbs., Jimmy Chase (Carol Stream, Ill./Pinnacle School of Wrestling) faces Rahman Bilici of Turkey in his first match. At 96 kg/211.5 lbs., Tyrell Fortune (Portland, Ore./Peninsula) drew Coskun Efe of Germany in his opening bout.

Ben Provisor (Stevens Point, Wis./Sunkist Kids) did not make weight at 74 kg/163 lbs.

"Tyrell has a great draw. I don't know anybody in his draw that he can't beat," said National Greco-Roman Coach Ike Anderson. "Max has some tough matches, but I believe he can compete with them. Jimmy wrestles the Turkish opponent early. We will find out how good he is. If all three of them wrestle to their capabilities, they can earn a medal."

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JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
At Ankara, Turkey

U.S. Greco-Roman first round draws

50kg/110 lbs. - Max Nowry, Wheeling, Ill. (USOEC)
vs. Victor Ciobanu (Moldova)

60 kg/132 lbs. - Jimmy Chase, Carol Stream, Ill. (Pinnacle School of Wrestling)
vs. Rahman Bilici (Turkey)

74kg/163 lbs. - Ben Provisor, Stevens Point, Wis. (Sunkist Kids)
Did not make weight

96 kg/211.5 lbs. - Tyrell Fortune, Portland, Ore. (Peninsula)
vs. Coskun Efe (Germany)