Texas’ Top 10 Recruits

by Shaun Shaikh

Top Recruit:
Ben Ashmore
Bishop Lynch College Prep, Forney, TX
Project College Weight: 125

Background: Since Ben Ashmore arrived on the scene as a freshman at 103, he has been the best wrestler in Texas at any weight class and at any age level. As the poster child for the highly regarded Team Monday, coached by Olympic Gold Medalist Kenny Monday, he has lead the charge for Texas Wrestling gaining recognition on the National Scene. He’s been an All-American at Fargo several times, placing as high as 3rd, and won Prep Nationals twice. He’s won State three times. However, his most impressive accomplishment was probably winning the Beast of the East last winter, completely decimating the stiff competition. His career record is 80-1.
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Midweek Dual Recap/ Saturday Preview

Russell Pate

Houston saw the start of the wrestling season last night with duals going on all over the area. Here are some of the highlights.

#5 Cinco Ranch took on #15 Friendswood in a great season opener. Cinco proved that just because they graduated a lot, they are not going to go away silently. Friendswood coach Bill Baker commented that, “As usual, Dushane has his kids in great shape and wrestling tough.”
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