Coach Lonnie Nalls and the Continuing Tradition of Wrestling in Susanville For more than five decades, wrestling at Lassen College in Susanville, California, has represented far more than wins and losses. It has been a program built on opportunity, perseverance and the belief that wrestling can change lives. Since 1969, Lassen has developed state champions,…

A Century of Champions, Wrestling Dynasties, and Global Transformation The Enduring Legacy of Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestling Greco-Roman wrestling remains one of the foundational traditions of the modern Olympic Games and the oldest continuously contested wrestling discipline in Olympic history. Since its introduction at the inaugural 1896 Athens Olympic Games, the sport has evolved from a primarily…

For nearly seven decades, the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) has served as the foundation of collegiate wrestling in California. Since its inaugural season in 1958-59, the 3C2A has developed countless champions, producing All-Americans, NCAA and NAIA standouts, and even Olympians. Now, you have the opportunity to help write the next chapter. Gavilan College…

At an age when many young athletes are still discovering their identity, Ali Svancara of Buhl High School has already established herself as one of Idaho’s premier young wrestlers. A two-time Fargo All-American, multiple regional champion, and three-time Idaho state medalist, Svancara has become one of the state’s brightest rising stars in girls wrestling. Yet behind the growing…

INTRODUCTION: From American Foundations to Global Wrestling Powerhouse Olympic freestyle wrestling has experienced one of the most dramatic competitive transformations in the history of the Olympic Games. What began at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics as a small competition featuring only 44 wrestlers representing five nations has evolved into one of the most globally competitive…

When the final High School On SI National Girls Wrestling Rankings were released by wrestling analyst Billy Buckheit, one message became unmistakably clear: California remains the epicenter of girls high school wrestling in America. With an astounding 77 wrestlers earning national recognition across every weight class, the Golden State once again demonstrated the depth, quality, and sustained growth of its girls…

Final 2026 High School On SI Postseason National Girls Wrestling Rankings [by Billy Buckheit] July 30, 2029 As the curtain falls on the 2026 postseason with the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota, Idaho’s rise in girls wrestling has become impossible to ignore. The release of High School on SI’s final national…

Preserving Wrestling’s Past While Building Its Future Since joining the staff at Simple Man Wrestling, my mission has remained consistent: to preserve the rich history of wrestling, highlight today’s athletes and emerging trends, and contribute to the continued growth and advancement of the sport at every level. That commitment extends far beyond the publication of articles.…

Six Decades of Champions, Coaches, and Opportunities That Helped Shape American Wrestling Introduction Through Fresno City: The Gold Standard For more than six decades, the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Wrestling Championships have served as one of the most influential yet underappreciated developmental systems in American wrestling. While NCAA Division I championships capture the…