All-Americans Schopp and Beckman to get reacquainted at 2014 NWCA All-Star Classic
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Manheim, Pennsylvania -- A pair of Division I All-Americans and Pennsylvania natives will meet up for the second straight year as the National Wrestling Coaches Association has announced the first matchup for the NWCA All-Star Classic presented by the United States Marine Corps and Wrestlers in Business Network hosted by Penn and WIBN-Philadelphia on November 1 at the Palestra on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
This will be the 49th edition of the All-Star Classic and the third time the event has been held in Philadelphia.
Two-time All-American A.J. Schopp of Edinboro will face Lehigh’s All-American Mason Beckman at 133 pounds in a rematch of last year’s All-Star Classic tilt, won by Beckman 5-1.
Schopp, a senior, will make his third straight appearance in the All-Star Classic. In 2012, Schopp defeated Minnesota’s Chris Dardanes 2-1 at 133 pounds. It’ll also be the fourth straight year an Edinboro wrestler has been selected for the event.
“Every time these two wrestlers get on the mat with one another, it’s going to be a hard-fought battle,” said NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer. “Edinboro coach Tim Flynn and Lehigh coach Pat Santoro have always been supportive of the All-Star Classic and we’re excited to have these two wrestlers meet on the mat again.”
Schopp was the No. 2 seed at the NCAA Division I Championships last year and finished the season with a 35-3 record en route to a fourth-place finish at 133 pounds. Beckman, a junior, finished last season 28-6, was the No. 6 seed at the NCAA’s and finished in sixth place at the same weight.
Beckman’s 3-2 all-time against Schopp, with the two splitting matches while they were in high school and Beckman winning a freestyle match between the two at the 2012 University Nationals. Schopp picked up the most recent win, beating Beckman 5-0 at the Midlands in December of 2013.
Reserve your NWCA All-Star Classic tickets here
Follow on Social Media!
For more information on the All-Star Classic, visit www.theallstarclassic.com and follow the NWCA on Facebook and Twitter. Fans can join the discussion with the #NWCAClassic hashtag. Fans should keep an eye on the discussion as there will be contests and interactive discussions about the event via Twitter and Facebook!
Competing wrestlers will be eligible for the Outstanding Wrestler Award, presented by the Wrestlers in Business Network - Atlanta Chapter.
Announced Matchups
125:
133: A.J. Schopp (Edinboro) vs. Mason Beckman (Lehigh)
141:
149:
157:
165:
174:
184:
197:
285:
Showcase Matchups To Be Announced
About the NWCA
Founded in 1928, the NWCA strives to promote and provide leadership for the advancement of amateur wrestling, primarily at the scholastic and collegiate levels. The association is headquartered in Manheim Pa. The three core competencies are coaching development, student-wrestler welfare, and promotion/advocacy. The NWCA has 10,000 members and educational programs that serve 230,000 students each year. www.nwcaonline.com
This will be the 49th edition of the All-Star Classic and the third time the event has been held in Philadelphia.
Two-time All-American A.J. Schopp of Edinboro will face Lehigh’s All-American Mason Beckman at 133 pounds in a rematch of last year’s All-Star Classic tilt, won by Beckman 5-1.
Schopp, a senior, will make his third straight appearance in the All-Star Classic. In 2012, Schopp defeated Minnesota’s Chris Dardanes 2-1 at 133 pounds. It’ll also be the fourth straight year an Edinboro wrestler has been selected for the event.
“Every time these two wrestlers get on the mat with one another, it’s going to be a hard-fought battle,” said NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer. “Edinboro coach Tim Flynn and Lehigh coach Pat Santoro have always been supportive of the All-Star Classic and we’re excited to have these two wrestlers meet on the mat again.”
Schopp was the No. 2 seed at the NCAA Division I Championships last year and finished the season with a 35-3 record en route to a fourth-place finish at 133 pounds. Beckman, a junior, finished last season 28-6, was the No. 6 seed at the NCAA’s and finished in sixth place at the same weight.
Beckman’s 3-2 all-time against Schopp, with the two splitting matches while they were in high school and Beckman winning a freestyle match between the two at the 2012 University Nationals. Schopp picked up the most recent win, beating Beckman 5-0 at the Midlands in December of 2013.
Reserve your NWCA All-Star Classic tickets here
Follow on Social Media!
For more information on the All-Star Classic, visit www.theallstarclassic.com and follow the NWCA on Facebook and Twitter. Fans can join the discussion with the #NWCAClassic hashtag. Fans should keep an eye on the discussion as there will be contests and interactive discussions about the event via Twitter and Facebook!
Competing wrestlers will be eligible for the Outstanding Wrestler Award, presented by the Wrestlers in Business Network - Atlanta Chapter.
Announced Matchups
125:
133: A.J. Schopp (Edinboro) vs. Mason Beckman (Lehigh)
141:
149:
157:
165:
174:
184:
197:
285:
Showcase Matchups To Be Announced
About the NWCA
Founded in 1928, the NWCA strives to promote and provide leadership for the advancement of amateur wrestling, primarily at the scholastic and collegiate levels. The association is headquartered in Manheim Pa. The three core competencies are coaching development, student-wrestler welfare, and promotion/advocacy. The NWCA has 10,000 members and educational programs that serve 230,000 students each year. www.nwcaonline.com
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