152 Results for author: Ray

Mustangs take CIS Bronze

Thunder Bay, February 24, 25, 2012 The men's team placed third overall at the CIS Championships led by gold medallists, Steven Takahashi (55 kg) and Ilya Abelev (68 kg).  Kevin Ens (see photo below) took bronze in the 90 kg division.  Matt Hutchinson was a late substitute at 82 kg and finished a strong 5th to help the 9-man team to its best team ... More

Mustangs win at OUA’s!

OUA Wrestling Championships. February 11, 2012.  (HAMILTON, Ont) The mustang men’s team won their first OUA (Ontario University Athletics) wrestling title since 1994 at McMaster's Burridge Gym.  Second year mustang, Ilya Abelev won the OUA individual gold at 68 kg, and the  Keegan Trophy -- the men’s Outstanding Wrestler Award, while coach, Ray ... More

Mustangs ready for OUA’s

The upcoming OUA Wrestling Championships, Saturday February 11 is on the minds of the Western Mustangs.  The mustangs, who recently won both team titles at the Ontario Junior Championships (Jan 28), placed 2nd in 2011.  "We have a solid team," says coach Takahashi.  "It'll be competitive, but we'll definitely be in the mix for the team titles." Comp... More

Liz Sera at Schultz Memorial in Colorado

February 2, 2012 Dave Schultz Memorial, Colorado Springs, USA  Liz Sera competed at the Dave Schultz Memorial and ended with a 1-2 win-loss record.  Liz, who is a member of the U24 women's national team, lost a controversial clinch vs. Pooja of India, that was challenged.  Liz defeated S. Sistad of Missouri Valley WC. 55 kg - Liz Sera (np/14) ... More

Valerie Ouellette selected for Bob McLeod scholarship

Congratulations to Valérie Ouellette for being selected as the recipient of the Bob McLeod Scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year.   The Scholarship is awarded by the Canadian Amateur Wrestling Association. The native of Campbellton, NB, who is now in her first year at Western, strives for excellence both in the classroom and on the mats.  She ... More

Western Open results

Western Open WrestlingTournament, Saturday January 28, 2012 Team Results Women's Varsity  Western 35 Brock 34 U f Regina 29 Womens Overall London-Western 57 Brock 34 U f Regina 29 Mens Varsity  Concordia       70 Brock              33 McMaster        28  Mens Overall Montreal          98 Guelph    ... More

Provincial Team Champions!

Ontario Junior Championships, St. Catharines, January 28, 2012 The mustangs and members of London-Western are Junior men’s and women’s Provincial team champions. A combined eight medals were won, including 3 gold in the men’s division by mustangs, Steven Takahashi (55 kg) and Ilya Abelev (74 kg), and mustang recruit, Brian Cowan who won the 50 kg ... More

Team photos — Tue Jan 31

Team photos will be taken by Intercollegiate Athletics Tuesday January 31/12 in the wrestling room.  6:15 pm Varsity team members are to wear their UA track suits.  Non-varsity to wear London-Western gear or Western gear It is planned that photos will be taken for: varsity only All -- varsity, non-varsity There will be a regular practice prior, but ... More

Guelph Open, Jan. 21, 2012

Six medals were earned at the prestigious Guelph Open.  Team members performed well against some top competition from across the country.  Congratulations to those that participated.  Larissa D'Alleva (63 kg) and Richard Balfour (60 kg) Results Summary: 2nd  Steven Takahashi 55 kg 2nd Liz Sera  55 kg 3rd  Brianne Barry 55 kg 3rd  Ilya ... More

Brock Open, Jan 14, 2012

Mustang rookie, Valerie Ouellette (48 kg) and Brian Cowan (54 kg) both won individual gold medals in their respective divsions at the Brock Open.  Brian defeated brother Adam, who attends Brock, in the 54 kg final in two straight rounds 2-0, 6-0. Teammates, Jessica Sove won the bronze in the 59 kg division, while men, Eric Jacobson (82 kg) and Shawn ... More