(Photo: Travis David V Whittaker/WCSN) Kordell Norfleet launched into the scene of Pac-12 wrestling winning Freshman/Newcomer of the year in 2018. That year Arizona State, as well as Norfleet himself, won a Pac-12 Championship. His freshman year quickly became one year to remember. But then came Norfleet’s injuries, and they were
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ASU Wrestling: How a Leap of Faith Launched the Sun Devils to New Heights
(Photo: Travis David V Whittaker/WCSN) If you ask Arizona State Wrestling Head Coach Zeke Jones about where the program is regarding his expectations, his short answer might surprise you. While the ascension of ASU wrestling has been no small feat, Jones made it clear that the mission is far from over. “It’s
ASU Wrestling: Sun Devils stun No. 1 Penn State to end Nittany Lions’ 60-match win streak
ASU Wrestling: Devils prepare to grapple with No. 1 Penn State
(Photo: Travis David V Whittaker/WCSN) During the first two weekends of competition, the Arizona State wrestling team has proven that it is among the NCAA elite in the 2019-20 season. While there may have been some concern of developing bad habits against lesser opponents to start the campaign, any lack of
ASU Wrestling: Sun Devils crush McKendree in final dress rehearsal before Penn State
(Photo: Jessica Carnivale/WCSN) The Arizona State wrestling team didn’t fool around with Saturday’s Division II opponent, crushing the visiting McKendree Bearcats 38-3 at Desert Financial Arena. The fifth ranked Sun Devils won nine out of ten matches en route to its fourth straight win to open the season. The victory comes
ASU Wrestling: Sun Devil wrestlers enjoy successful season opener at Journeymen Collegiate Classic
(Photo: Jessica Carnivale/WCSN) In what was a highly competitive weekend at the annual Journeymen Collegiate Classic in Troy, New York, the Arizona State wrestling team reinforced their status as one of the nation’s best. Facing a pair of tough opponents in Purdue and Virginia, the Sun Devils had three athletes take
ASU Wrestling: Looking ahead at Devils’ upcoming opponents
(Photo: Jessica Carnivale/WCSN) The Arizona State Wrestling 2019-20 campaign is one that head coach Zeke Jones has had circled for much of his six year tenure in Tempe. Led by a strong crop of returning upperclassmen, coupled with a historically good recruiting class, the Sun Devil wrestlers have high hopes as
ASU Wrestling: Maroon and Gold Scrimmage Sparks Excitement for the Season Ahead
(Photo: Jessica Carnivale/WCSN) Friday marked the first time the 2019-2020 Arizona State Wrestling team was in action, partaking in the annual Maroon and Gold scrimmage at Desert Financial Arena. Wrestling in public and inside the arena allows the team to truly recognize what they can achieve this season. With this being the
