With the help of the local wrestling community, Lakehead Coach Francis Clayton continues to bolster his line-up for the 2016-17 season with homegrown student athletes. The latest addition is Casey Turner, of Churchill High School, who has benefitted from the network of Lakehead alumni who continue to grow the sport in…
The next generation of the Clayton family officially became a member of the Thunderwolf family on Thursday, with the commitment of Madison Clayton, from Hammarskjold High, to Lakehead University Wrestling. “It feels good,” says Madison about making her commitment to Lakehead official. “The wrestling team is a group of nice people and…
Lakehead wrestling head coach Francis Clayton joined with others in the wrestling community on Thursday afternoon to announce the commitment of Marco Palermo to the Thunderwolves wrestling program. Palermo, a four-time OFSAA champion and student of St. Pat’s High in Thunder Bay, said his choice to stay at home and wrestle for…
Lakehead wrestling will have three athletes at the CIS tournament this weekend in St Catharines, hosted by the Brock Badgers. The Thunderwolves will be represented by Emma Horner (59kg, above right) and Kelsey Dayler (67kg, above centre) on the women’s side, while Chris Waltner (57kg, above left) is the lone representative from…
The OUA Wrestling Championships happen this Saturday in Sault Ste Marie, hosted by Algoma University. The Lakehead Thunderwolves are sending a dozen wrestlers to test their strength and tact on the mat against the best of the OUA, including the reigning CIS champs from Brock. The top three wrestlers from each respective…
Lakehead wrestling is sending 12 athletes to compete in the Brock Open, taking place this Saturday in St Catharines. It will be a critical test of conditioning after the December exam break, and one of 2 remaining chances for the ‘Wolves to compete in tournament action before OUA’s on Feb 12. Emma…
Wrestling coach Francis Clayton traveled to Whitedog over the weekend to deliver a wrestling clinic to 20 local youth as part of Lakehead’s Reach up! program. Varsity wrestler Megan Smith also helped facilitate the day of teaching on the mat, held at Mizhakiiwetung Memorial School (MMS). This clinic was a…
Lakehead wrestling travels to Hamilton this weekend to take on the field at the McMaster Invitational, being held on Saturday. The tournament features Lakehead’s familiar OUA foes, and usually has some American wrestling programs compete as well. This will be Lakehead’s second event of the season. The Thunderwolves got their first test…
