The UFV men’s wrestling team and both Cascades volleyball squads maintained their spots in their respective national rankings released Tuesday. The men’s wrestlers, for the third straight week, are No. 3 in the U SPORTS national poll, while the women’s team earned ranking points for the first time and are an honourable mention. The Cascades […]
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Top 10 Tuesday: Men’s wrestling, women’s volleyball, men’s volleyball ranked nationally, Friesen named athlete of the week
Three teams from the University of the Fraser Valley athletic department merited mentions in the national rankings this week, and Ben Friesen of the Cascades men’s volleyball squad has earned a weekly award. MWRES maintains No. 3 ranking The Cascades men’s wrestling team, for the second straight week, is No. 3 in the U SPORTS […]
WEEKEND PREVIEW: Huge home games for Cascades basketball and volleyball, men’s wrestlers ranked No. 3 in the nation
Men's Basketball, Men's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling
It’s an exciting weekend for the University of the Fraser Valley athletic department – the Cascades basketball and volleyball teams are set to host important conference games, while the wrestling program heads to a stateside tournament. The UFV hoopsters take on the Winnipeg Wesmen on Friday and Saturday at the Envision Financial Athletic Centre, while […]
UFV wrestlers Hildenbrandt, Sparling, Godinez Gonzalez climb podium at SFU tourney
The University of the Fraser Valley wrestling program combined for three individual medals at the Simon Fraser University International, held Saturday in Burnaby. Two of those medals came on the women’s side. Glaysia Sparling took silver in the 90-kilogram weight class, posting a 2-2 record in her division’s round-robin format and finishing second via tiebreaking […]
Veteran Hildenbrandt, rookie Torres lead the way at Dino Invitational wrestling tourney
The University of the Fraser Valley wrestling program turned in a solid performance at the season-opening Dino Invitational in Calgary on Saturday, earning a combined six individual medals. Third-year Cascade Brad Hildenbrandt and rookie Jacob Torres provided the highlights, each earning a gold medal in their respective weight classes. Reigning Canada West and U SPORTS […]
Cascades wrestlers excel in dual meet vs. Dinos
The University of the Fraser Valley wrestling team warmed up for the first tournament of the Canada West season by posting a series of solid results against the Calgary Dinos in exhibition action on Friday. The Cascades men’s squad defeated the host Dinos 24-18 in a dual meet, and the Cascades women’s team combined for […]
WRESTLING SEASON PREVIEW: Cascades take talented, young roster into Canada West campaign
The University of the Fraser Valley wrestling team opens the Canada West season on Saturday, heading to Calgary for the Dinos Invitational. This year’s edition of the Cascades boasts increased depth, with 14 athletes on the men’s roster and seven on the women’s. It’s a youthful group, though – 13 UFV grapplers are in their […]