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Trevor Hancock vs. Simpson’s AJ Valles

Matches against Embry-Riddle (Arizona) begin at 7 p.m (1/16/14). Trevor Hancock defeated Eric Harder last week, ending Harder’s 12-match winning streak.

Posted on January 15th, 2014 under only in ashland, people. Tags: Nikon D600, Raider Athletics, Southern Oregon University, sports photography, wrestling. Comments Off on Raider wrestling in Ashland tomorrow night

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Jacob Stigall and Thomas Gowing

Jacob Stigall pinned his opponent, Lucas Beltz, in under two minutes to win at 125 pounds.

Posted on January 10th, 2014 under people. Tags: Nikon D600, Raider Athletics, Southern Oregon University, sports photography, wrestling. Comments Off on SOU Wrestling defeats Pacific University 43-6

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Tyler Cowger vs. Simpson’s Marco Fratantoni

The Southern Oregon University Wrestling Team will head to Forest Grove (just outside Portland) for tonight’s meet. Freshman Tyler Cowger, wrestling in the 149-pound weight class and pictured above in his victory in Ashland against Simpson University, is second on the team in wins this year with 11 so far.

Posted on January 10th, 2014 under people. Tags: Raider Athletics, Southern Oregon University, sports photography, tyler cowger, wrestling. Comments Off on Raiders travel north to face Pacific University in tonight’s wrestling dual

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Brock Gutches takes down Simpson’s Brady Beamon

The SOU Wrestling Team won’t be wrestling in Ashland again until January 16. Over the next two days, some members of the team will be competing in the Midlands Championship in Evanston, Illinois.

Posted on December 29th, 2013 under only in ashland, people. Tags: brock gutches, Nikon 85mm f/1.8 g lens, Nikon D600, Raider Athletics, Southern Oregon University, sports photography, wrestling. Comments Off on Midlands Wrestling Championship

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Taylor Johnson

SOU won 42-3. Wrestling continues on Friday in Ashland with an exhibition at 5 p.m. followed by a dual at 7 p.m. against Simon Fraser (NCAA Division II).

Posted on December 19th, 2013 under only in ashland, people. Tags: Nikon 85mm f/1.8 g lens, Nikon D600, Raider Athletics, Southern Oregon University, sports photography, wrestling. Comments Off on #7 SOU dominates #9 Simpson in wrestling action tonight

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Woong Kim and Scott Stockman

Details can be found here.

Posted on December 19th, 2013 under only in ashland, people. Tags: Nikon D600, Raider Athletics, sigma 85mm f/1.4, Southern Oregon University, sports photography, wrestling. Comments Off on SOU Wrestling tonight and tomorrow in Ashland

Brock Gutches

Today is Alumni Day for the Southern Oregon University Wrestling Team (beginning at 3 p.m.) Tomorrow (11/17/13) is the SOU Open Championships with a start time of 9 a.m.

Posted on November 16th, 2013 under only in ashland, people. Tags: Raider Athletics, wrestling. Comments Off on SOU Wrestling

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Brock Gutches and Bryce McMahon

The Southern Oregon University wrestling team begins their 2013-2014 season tomorrow night (11/9/13) beginning at 7 p.m. in a home dual against #13 Menlo. The Raiders will be led by #1 ranked Brock Gutches this season.

Posted on November 8th, 2013 under only in ashland, people. Tags: brock gutches, Nikon D600, sigma 85mm f/1.4, Southern Oregon University, sports photography, wrestling. Comments Off on Wrestling tomorrow night in Ashland

Mitchell Lofstedt – SOU’s Wrestler of the Year for 2013 and Legacy Award Winner

Mitchell Lofstedt had an incredible collegiate career at SOU. He earned the most career wins, highest winning percentage, most wins in one season, and three individual national championships. In addition, he lead the Raiders to three second-place finishes in the NAIA Team National Championships.

Posted on June 21st, 2013 under only in ashland, people. Tags: Mitchell Lofstedt, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, Nikon D600, Southern Oregon University, sports, wrestling. Comments Off on Mitchell Lofstedt – Southern Oregon University Wrestling