Bucknell University Athletics
Update from Head Wrestling Coach Dan Wirnsberger -- May 2023
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Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of the Program,
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I hope that this email finds you well! April has certainly been a busy month for our Bison Wrestling Family.Â
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We had seven student-athletes in Las Vegas competing at the US Open and U-20 Nationals, held our annual awards celebration on Friday, April 21, Darren Miller and Chris Lanciano were recognized with senior awards at the department’s year-end dinner, and our Golf Outing is quickly approaching!Â
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Read about our eight EIWA Academic Achievement Award winners and our program-record four NWCA Scholar All- Americans: Kurt Phipps, Dylan Chappell, Chase Barlow, and Nolan Springer!Â
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At our team banquet, we presented the following 2022-23 awards:Â
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William A. Graham Outstanding Wrestler:Â
Dylan Chappell
Class of 2010 Leadership Award:Â
Darren Miller
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Class of 2010 Leadership Award:Â
Mason McCready
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Class of 2010 Leadership Award:Â
Sam Barnes
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Coach’s Award:Â
Mikey Bartush
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Most Improved:Â
Dorian Crosby
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11th Man Award:Â
Braden Bower
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11th Man Award:Â
Riley Bower
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Freshman of the Year:Â
Dylan Chappell
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Lifestyle Achievement Award:Â
Kurt Phipps
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There is still time to join us on Friday, May 12 for our annual golf outing. Details on registration and sponsorship can be found here.
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Please reach out to Coach LeValley if you have any questions regarding the event. We hope you can join us on May 12 at the Bucknell Golf Club, and thank you for your continued support of our program.
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Dan Wirnsberger
Head Wrestling Coach
djw020@bucknell.edu
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April 2023:
March 2023:
February 2023:
Bison Club support is the driving force behind Bucknell Athletics. Your donations directly impact the holistic development of student-athletes from 27 Division I varsity programs who are building a foundation at Bucknell to become leaders and difference-makers around the globe. Make your gift online, or call 570-577-1771 to support your favorite Bison team today.
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I hope that this email finds you well! April has certainly been a busy month for our Bison Wrestling Family.Â
Â
We had seven student-athletes in Las Vegas competing at the US Open and U-20 Nationals, held our annual awards celebration on Friday, April 21, Darren Miller and Chris Lanciano were recognized with senior awards at the department’s year-end dinner, and our Golf Outing is quickly approaching!Â
Â
Read about our eight EIWA Academic Achievement Award winners and our program-record four NWCA Scholar All- Americans: Kurt Phipps, Dylan Chappell, Chase Barlow, and Nolan Springer!Â
Â
At our team banquet, we presented the following 2022-23 awards:Â
Â
William A. Graham Outstanding Wrestler:Â
Dylan Chappell
Class of 2010 Leadership Award:Â
Darren Miller
Â
Class of 2010 Leadership Award:Â
Mason McCready
Â
Class of 2010 Leadership Award:Â
Sam Barnes
Â
Coach’s Award:Â
Mikey Bartush
Â
Most Improved:Â
Dorian Crosby
Â
11th Man Award:Â
Braden Bower
Â
11th Man Award:Â
Riley Bower
Â
Freshman of the Year:Â
Dylan Chappell
Â
Lifestyle Achievement Award:Â
Kurt Phipps
Â
There is still time to join us on Friday, May 12 for our annual golf outing. Details on registration and sponsorship can be found here.
 Â
Please reach out to Coach LeValley if you have any questions regarding the event. We hope you can join us on May 12 at the Bucknell Golf Club, and thank you for your continued support of our program.
Â
Dan Wirnsberger
Head Wrestling Coach
djw020@bucknell.edu
Â
PREVIOUS VIDEO REPORTS:
April 2023:
March 2023:
February 2023:
Bison Club support is the driving force behind Bucknell Athletics. Your donations directly impact the holistic development of student-athletes from 27 Division I varsity programs who are building a foundation at Bucknell to become leaders and difference-makers around the globe. Make your gift online, or call 570-577-1771 to support your favorite Bison team today.