NDwrestle Interview with 2X NCAA qualifier Ryan Blees. Last week, Blees was officially added to the staff at Virginia Tech. Bless talks about that opportunity and also reflects on a fantastic career representing the state of North Dakota at the highest level. https://ndheadlock.podbean.com/mf/play/sstjgi/Ryan_Blees_Final.mp3
Bismarck native Ryan Blees has been named Assistant Director of Wrestling Performance at Virginia Tech with an announcement made today via Virginia Tech wrestling’s twitter account. Blees, who just completed his career with the Hokies, a two-time NCAA qualifier, will also take the role of assistant coach at the Southeast Regional Training Center. The tweet…
Mary redshirt sophomore Phil Springsteen has rebounded after a slow start to the season. Springsteen, who missed November recovering from an injury and was beaten by Northern’s Paxton Mewes in dual competition last Thursday, won the 174 pound bracket at the Midwest Classic in Indianapolis, IN, Saturday. Springsteen recorded three falls in a row before…
Two all-time North Dakota greats began their college seasons Sunday in open competition. Four-time Bismarck High state champion Ryan Blees, entering his senior season at Virginia Tech, was second at the Hokie Open in Blacksburg on Sunday. Blees won his first two bouts by major decision before upending Campbell’s Josh Heil 5-1 in the semifinals.…
Virginia Tech’s Ryan Blees, a four time North Dakota State champion, is entered in the 70 KG weight class for the Southeast Regional Training Center at U23 nationals. Winners of each weight class will represent the United State at the U23 World Championships this fall. Blees, who competed at 149 pounds for the Hokies and…
Former North Dakota preps Adam Blees and Brandon Metz continue to have success as the college season rolls along. Metz, a redshirt at North Dakota State, won his second Open title of the season with a first period fall over South Dakota State redshirt Kevin Vough. Metz finished the day 3-0 and has lost only…
Bismarck native Ryan Blees, currently in his second season with Virginia Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State, won his 157 pound wrestleoff Friday evening over teammate BC LaPrade. Blees looked strong in all positions, scoring four takedowns including a beautiful left side hi-crotch in the closing seconds of the third period to cap a 10-3…
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