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High School Nationals - Pittsburgh, PA, March 24-26.

North Carolina finishes in 22nd place.
List of competitors from NC: Jordan Binder (Currituck), Jacob Clackett (Tuscola), Brandon Gates (West Henderson), Jermaine Hodge (Orange), Nick Royer (Cary), Carlos Garcia (71st), Aaron Gunning (71st), Justin Kivett (Eastern Randolph), Steve Fox (East Rowan), Matt Arnold (Cary), Josh Allman (NW Cabarrus), Sean McIntosh (Bandys), Scotty Acfalle (71st), Nick Hayworth (NW Cabarrus), Jacques Arrieux (71st), Jeremiah Pilarski (Eastern Randolph), Jason Hefner (NW Cabarrus), Jamel McLean (Laney), Chris Tobin (Cary), Russell Orr (Terry Sanford), and Danny Misenheimer (East Rowan). Binder, Arrieux, and Orr all came within one match of making All-American.
    Complete results for NC wrestlers.
    Additional information about the tournament is available on the NHSCA Website.

NC Mat's 1999-2000 Wrestlers of the Year as voted on by 21 coaches and sportswriters. Scoring was 5-3-1. All 5 winners received a plaque and NC Mat shorts.

Wrestler of the Year
1. Jermaine Hodge, Orange (58 points)
2. Sean McIntosh, Bandys (37)
3t. Jordan Binder, Currituck (6)
3t. Joel Brown, Hoggard (6)

Senior of the Year
1. Danny Misenheimer, East Rowan (55 points)
2. Jordan Binder, Currituck (30)
3. Sean McIntosh, Bandys (22)

Junior of the Year
1. Tyrone Hodge, Orange (65 points)
2. Joel Brown, Hoggard (33)
3. Curry Pickard, Morehead (24)

Sophomore of the Year
1. Mark Maya, Avery County (38 points)
2. Patrick Lowery, Davie County (36)
3. Brandon Palmer, Riverside (32)

Freshman of the Year
1. Drew Forshey, St Stephens (105 points)
2. Jacob Allman, NW Cabarrus (41)
3. Kehly Roberts, North Wilkes (23)

College Results - including rankings and articles

Congratulations to East Gaston's Jermey McKinney, who set a new state record for season wins, finishing with 58. The record was 55, set by Josh Taylor of West Brunswick during the 98-99 season.

Another new record was set by Drew Forshey, of St Stephens, for most season wins by a freshman. Forshey finished the season 50-0, breaking the previous record of 47, set by Curry Pickard of Morehead in the 97-98 season.

Tying the record for career wins was Danny Misenheimer, of East Rowan. Misenheimer finished his career with 173 wins, tying the record originally set by Chapel Hill's Jake Reynolds.

Congratulations to Nathan Dnistran of Ravenscroft, who earned All-American status by placing 8th at the National High School Prep Championships. Forsyth Country Day's Nick Iannuzzi repeated as All-American, placing 6th. (he placed 7th last season).

Active wrestlers with 100+, 125+ and 150+ career wins.

Sean McIntosh - received the Dave Schultz Award, which is given to one wrestler per state.

NC Mat selected as Website of the Week, by SchoolSports.com

2000 ASICS All-American Teams

Bob Mauldin of Mat News was named Wrestling USA's State Editor of the Year. This follows his recognition earlier this year from the National Wrestling Media Association, which named Mat News as Wrestling Publication of the Year. Congratulations and thanks to Bob, for his 30+ years devoted to North Carolina Wrestling. Subscribe to Mat News.

Congratulations to Sean McIntosh (Bandys), who was named All-American by Wrestling USA Magazine. Honorable Mention recognition was given to Jermaine Hodge (Orange), Jordan Binder (Currituck), and Carlos Garcia (Seventy-First).

Sara McMann named The Mat's International Wrestler of the Week for May 29-June 4.

Danny Misenheimer (East Rowan), was selected by the National High School Coaches Association as Wrestler of the Year for North Carolina.

Sara McMann, formerly of McDowell High School, recently won the Women's Freestyle National Championship, being named Outstanding Wrestler, and is currently ranked #1 in the country in her weight class.

Congratulations to Brevard's Manny DeShauteurs, named the NCHSAA Male Athlete of the Year.

NWCA announces All-Academic Teams - several North Carolina wrestlers make the list. Campbell University ranks 6th out of all Division I schools, with an average GPA of 3.0746. NC State is 23rd with a 2.8883.
    Individually, Zach Brietenbach of NC State made the first team, with a 3.992 GPA. Making the 2nd Team were John Christian (3.87) and Billy Greene (3.8) of Campbell, and Honorable Mentions were UNC's Clint Osborn (3.64) and Jamie Groudle (3.39). Congratulations to these young men for setting an example by excelling in the classroom as well as on the mat!

National Wrestling Media Association names annual National Wrestling Journalism Awards. Congratulations to Bob Mauldin - Mat News was named as the nation's Wrestling Publication of the Year! This is an much deserved honor, as he has put so much of his time (not to mention mileage on his car!) into this newsletter for the past 30 years. All of North Carolina should be proud of this recognition, and we all owe Bob Mauldin a special thanks for everything he does for this sport.
    Congratulations also to Joe Lareau, as The Mat was named Website of the Year. Joe started this site 5 years ago, and it quickly became a premier source for wrestling news in the country. He recently sold The Mat to USA Wrestling, who will use it as the homepage for the Amateur Wrestling Alliance.

State Championships
    Results (including complete brackets): 1A/2A - 3A - 4A
    Breakdown of State Qualifiers by Team
    Breakdown of the # of Placewinners by Regional
    SUPER 32: State Tournament Edition
    SUPER 32: Final Edition
    General Tournament Information

Regional Championships
    All results are reported on the Tournament Scores page

Breakdown of teams by conference and regional

Dual Team Championships
    1999-2000 State Champions:
    1A/2A: WEST LINCOLN (MOW Everette Hullette)
    3A: FUQUAY-VARINA (MOW Carl Elliott)
    4A: SEVENTY-FIRST (MOW Carlos Garcia)
    Brackets: 1A/2A - 3A - 4A
    Playoff Berths

Independent State Championships:
    Results

Conference Coaches and Wrestlers of the Year

Top Wrestlers for the Season:
99-00 Superlatives - listing of 3x and 2x state champions, 4x and 3x state placewinners, and placewinners by grade

99-00 Numbers & Records - most career wins, season wins, consecutive winning streaks, and undefeated seasons

Middle School Tournament Results:
Fayetteville P&R Middle School State Championships
NCUSAW Junior High State Championships
NCUSAW Junior High National Championships

Miscellaneous:
1999-2000 Calendar of Tournaments and Competing Teams
1999-2000 High School Coaching Changes
Article Archives - from news sources across the state.
Memorable Experiences in Wrestling - stories submitted by coaches, wrestlers, parents, and fans.

NC Mat's Academic Excellence Team

103 - Jonathan Cline (Jr, West Lincoln)
103 - Brandon Ayers (So, Parkland)
103 - Peter Chrzanowski (Jr, Harding)
103 - Tripp Rogers (Fr, East Gaston)
112 - Kehly Roberts (Fr, North Wilkes)
112 - Chais Schenck (Sr, East Gaston)
112 - John Thomas (Jr, Charlotte Catholic)
119 - Nathan Buchanan (Sr, Mitchell)
119 - Joey Branch (Jr, Watauga)
119 - Chance Norman (So, Forbush)
119 - Josh Walker (Sr, South Johnston)
119 - Rick Seibold (Jr, Hoggard)
119 - Ronnie Ling (So, Bandys)
125 - Zach Camp (So, East Rutherford)
125 - Scott Douglas (Sr, Tuscola)
125 - Jacob Paul (So, Terry Sanford)
125 - Josh Miller (Sr, Laney)
125 - Daniel Elliott (Jr, Fuquay-Varina)
130 - Garrett Atkinson (So, Watauga)
130 - Matt Oeser (So, Leesville Road)
130 - Robbie Meadows (Sr, Parkland)
130 - Justin Gulliver (So, Fuquay-Varina)
135 - Adam Hoffman (Jr, St Stephens)
135 - Damien Gunnell (So, West Brunswick)
140 - Daniel Findley (Jr, Robbinsville)
140 - John Whitehead (So, Hoggard)
140 - Russell Jarvis (Jr, Ragsdale)
140 - Charlie Walker (Sr, Riverside)
140 - Matt Munz (Sr, Wake Forest-Rolesville)
140 - Daniel Watts (Sr, Sun Valley)
140 - Barry Suggs (Jr, Dixon)
140 - Scott Dean (Jr, Southwest Guilford)
145 - Carl Elliott (Sr, Fuquay-Varina)
145 - Lucas Bandy (So, Bandys)
145 - Matt Arnold (Sr, Cary)
152 - Eric Hoverstad (Jr, Millbrook)
152 - Mike Grochowski (Sr, Hoggard)
152 - Chris Sanders (So, Parkland)
152 - Drew Llamas (So, Riverside)
160 - Jamie Bohanon (Sr, Enka)
160 - Bobby Fraser (Jr, Charlotte Country Day)
160 - Nick Hayworth (Sr, NW Cabarrus)
160 - Josh Howes (Jr, Leesville Road)
171 - Patrick Marsh (So, Mooresville)
171 - Amos Gilliam (Sr, McDowell)
189 - Paul Colavita (Sr, Providence Day)
189 - Jason Norwood (Sr, West Lincoln)
215 - Neil Ridge (Jr, Randleman)
215 - Andy Radzicki (Jr, Butler)
275 - Danny Misenheimer (Sr, East Rowan)
275 - Scott Hewett (Sr, West Brunswick)
* To be nominated, you must have a cumulative 3.75+ GPA and a state qualifier. Please send coach's name and phone number for verification to info@ncmat.com