Oshiro Thriving at Maryville

Here’s a great feature article on Brandon Oshiro (Maryknoll ’09), now wrestling at Maryville University in St. Louis, MO.

When Coach Mike Denney was tasked to rebuild the wrestling team he knew he would have to leave no stone unturned in his effort to recruit the most talented kids around the country to build a top-notch wrestling team. However, even he was somewhat surprised when he ended up recruiting Hawaii native Brandon Oshiro.

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Get to know AU’s David Terao

Here’s an interview of David Terao (Mid Pacific ’11) from the American University wrestling team’s newsletter. David was interviewed by Steve Fittery.

Steve: Can you tell us a little about your hometown?

David: My hometown, Honolulu, was a great place to grow up in. Hawaii itself is very diverse, yet not too large, which allows for pursuit of multiple interests.

S: Are there any memorable moments from your childhood? Read more

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Lee captures U.S. Open wrestling title

Moanalua High School graduate Stephany Lee won her first U.S. Open wrestling title by upsetting World Champion Iris Smith in the 158-pound final Saturday at Cleveland State’s Wolstein Center.

Lee earned a decision over the top-ranked Smith, by scores of 1-0, 5-0. Smith was seeking her fifth Open title.

There were 21 champions crowned in Cleveland, seven each in freestyle, Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle.

U.S. Open champions in freestyle and women’s freestyle advance to the finals of the World Team Trials in Iowa.

Lee’s Sunkist Kids won the women’s team title.

Source: The Honolulu Advertiser

Ball bids for national boxing title

Win or lose, one match or three, Air Force senior Bailey Ball has life beyond his boxing career already mapped out.

Well, at least the first few minutes when he arrives back in Colorado on Sunday night.

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Low a master on mat once again

UC Davis wrestler overcame rough career start to reach NCAAs Read more

Low qualifies for NCAAs

UC Davis junior Brandon Low (Saint Louis ’06) finished second in the 2010 Pac-10 wrestling championships at 133 pounds Saturday in Davis, Calif. Read more

Low Wins, Davis Loses

Brandon Low (St. Louis ’06) was had the lone win, as UC Davis falls to CSU Bakersfield 39-4.

Brandon Low Undefeated in Pac-10

Glad to see Brandon Low (St. Louis ’06) is having a solid season so far. Ranked #15 nationally, he’s undefeated in the Pac-10 and helping a struggling UC Davis team stay in the hunt.

Stanford Rallies to Edge UC Davis, 20-19

Bulla Tuzon Wins GPAC for Dana College

Bulla Tuzon (Baldwin ’05), wrestling for Dana College, won the 165 lb. championship of the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

Very glad to see Bulla’s having such a great year and a solid college wrestling career. He’s a terrific wrestler, a great young man, and it was a pleasure to have coached him for Team Hawaii his junior year.

Dana repeats as GPAC wrestling champion

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