Wrestling News - June 18, 2018

Oregon State Wrestling Fans,

Just a quick note to keep everyone up to speed on the latest news that has come across my desk lately.

First, in early June, the Oregon State Wrestling Alumni lost another of their number, as Jerry Perez passed away. For long time Beaver fans, this is the note that Len Kauffman sent with the news:

As many of you know by now, Jerry Perez passed away form a major heart attack Friday, June 8th.  Jerry was a three-time Pacific Coast Champion (at 115 and 123).  He graduated from OSU in 1962, a year that the Beavers dominated the Pacific Coast tournament with six individual champions.  He was a long time wrestling official in Oregon and Washington and worked in the mental health industry in the Seattle area for all of his working career.  

If you wish to send a card or letter to his wife, Sue, the address is:

1058 SW 152nd Street. Burien, WA 98116-1846.

Len

Thank you for sharing that, Len. Our sympathies to Jerrry's family.

Next up, for you MMA/UFC/Colby Covington fans, Colby has been finding quite a bit of success recently. Thanks to Michael Denison for sending this note:

Colby Covington won again.  Is now 14-1 and the new interim welterweight champion

Congratulations, Colby!!

The news about Colby's win was also included in the latest update from the Coaches Corner. In case you missed the email from the Coaching staff, I have pasted it it down below my signature. One of the main topics is the listing of the new recruiting class.  For more details about most of the individual recruits, see the article at osubeavers.com that came out May 23. Nine are listed there. The others are Michael Murphy, Steven Shelofsky, and Jamarcus NCAA's have come up with a new rule for transfersGrant.

One last item, brought to my attention by Craig Scharer - the NCAA's have come up with a new rule for transfers. You can find that article at intermat.

Thanks to all who brought those bits of news to my attention!

Don't forget the Coaches' note below. Go Beavs!

Elizabeth DeAngelis
"The FALL"
Official Fan Club of OS Wrestling
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Hello Beaver Nation, 

As the 2017-2018 academic year comes to an end, the wrestling team is finishing up strong in the classroom. We have a few announcements moving into summer.

UFC Interim Champion: Congratulations to former Oregon State Wrestling standout Colby Covington on becoming the Interim Welterweight UFC Champion. Colby defeated Rafael dos Anjos by decision Saturday night in Chicago. Colby improves his impressive record to 14-1-0, with his only loss occurring in 2015. 

Incoming Class:We have a very solid incoming class of young men and some promising transfers. The 12 new faces joining the team are: Brandon Kaylor, 125 pounds, Riley Gurr, 133/141 pounds, Michael Murphy, 141/149 pounds, Logan Meek, 149 pounds, Fred Green, 165 pounds, Steven Shelofsky, 165 pounds, Brett Bell, 174/184 pounds, J.J. Dixon, 184/197 pounds, Jackson McKinney, 184/197 pounds, Jamarcus Grant, 197 pounds/HWT, Tristan Osborn, HWT. We are very excited about the competition these guys will add to our room.

Oregon State Wrestling Camps:We will be hosting our Oregon State Wrestling Camps on July 1-10. For anyone looking to sign up, please visit our camp website at www.oregonstatewrestlingcamp.com. Many Oregon State wrestlers will be showing technique and working one-on-one with the campers, making for a great experience.
Below is an awesome Beaver Fan picture of Jim Hamer, Craig Scharer, Mike Denison and the late Dennis Fuller at the Grand Canyon two years ago. These four made the trip out to watch the Beavers wrestle at the Las Vegas Cliff Keen Invitational tournament! If you have great Beaver Fan pictures, please send them in!