By Zack Ciboth, Sports Editor The 2023-24 Wrestling season is just around the corner as the new schedule was just released today by head wrestling coach Otello "OT" Johnson. There have been four home dates scheduled and road trips that include Pennsylvania, Florida, Indiana and many other states. These...

Coach Othello “O.T.” Johnson and assistant coach Nick Daggett group together with seniors Garrett Steele, redshirt sophomore, Bryce Walker, redshirt senior, Loye Burkhead, redshirt senior and Rahsaan Vereen, redshirt junior.PN Photo/Mahala Treish. By Mahala Treish The Braves Wrestling team secured victories against both Emory & Henry (54-3) and Mount Olive (28-15)...

Nick Daggett attempting to pin his opponent from Coker College. Daggett has is a two-time all-American in the sport and currently ranked 11th in the country in the 125 pound weight class. Photo/UNCP Athletics. By: Jaden Jones, Contributor Belmont Abbey vs Pembroke ...

Garrett Steele Redshirt Freshman, maintains composure as he holds off his opponent in a friendly match for the Braves. PN Photo/ Mahala Treish By: Michaela Tisdale, Social Media Manager Jan. 6 NWCA Multi-Division National Duals #8 University of Indianapolis UNCP traveled to Louisville, Kentucky for a match against the University of Indianapolis on...

Caleb Grau, a redshirt freshman. PN Photos/Mahala Treish By: Zachary C. Young, Editor-in Chief 40th Annual Pembroke Classic (Sun., Nov. 7)The Braves saw 18 wrestlers make their way to the podium, including five unbeaten first place finishers: Nick Dagget (125 pounds), Jovaun Johnson (184), Jake Piccirilli (149), Zach Shaffer (285) and...

By: Savanna Rudolph The Braves Wrestling team starts the season with an in-team wrestling preview on October 20. Getting ready for their first match against the NC State Wolfpack on November 14. “These guys have not had a full pre-season training in over a year so having a full pre-season training and...