AUSTIN, Texas — October 09, 2018 — Today, FloSports, the innovator in live digital sports and original content, announced its fourth consecutive year of providing live and on-demand coverage of the National Middle School Duals on FloWrestling.org.
On Nov. 10-11, 2018, the National Middle School Duals will be held at the SeaGate Centre in Toledo, Ohio. The event reached its maximum of 24 teams, representing a total of 11 states, and each squad will have eight matches.
FloWrestling will offer live coverage across 12 mats concurrently, and fans can follow along on FloArena, which offers fans mat assignments, live scoring, text alerts, on-screen graphics, and more.
As returning champions, the Minions (GA) will have their hands full against a field that includes Young Guns (PA), New Jersey’s SOB’s (School of Buxton), who won in 2016 and are bringing a second team, as well as the Ohio National Scarlet, who are 2015 champs, Pinnacle (MN) and team Dynasty (NJ).
Zeb Miller will provide color commentary of matches throughout the event and contribute additional pre-match coverage.
“The National Middle School Duals showcases the top wrestling clubs and middle school competitors from around the country,” FloSports SVP, Rights and Acquisition Strategy Adam Fenn said. “Our continued partnership with the National Middle School Duals group helps to provide further exposure of this premier event and its athletes to fans worldwide.”
“We are thrilled to again partner with FloWrestling to offer a premier national youth dual tournament, which features some of the best teams from across the country,” Event Director of the National Middle School Duals, Dom D’Emilio said. “This event showcases elite youth wrestling at its best in an electric and competitive environment.”
Year | First | Second | Third | Fourth |
2018 | TBD | |||
2017 | Minions GA | Lumberjacks MI | Buxton NJ | Dynasty NJ |
2016 | Buxton NJ | Ohio National Scarlet | Minions GA | Team Michigan |
2015 | Ohio National Scarlet | Shamrock Select MI | Ohio National Gray | Indiana Outlaws |
Eight returning teams include:
Team Minion 1 (GA) 2017 Champion
Buxton 1 (NJ) 2017 Third Place & 2016 Champion
Dynasty 1 (NJ) 2017 Fourth Place
Dynamite USA (TX)
Ohio National Team 2015 Champion
Pinnacle (MN)
Team Bro (WI)
Burnett Trained (OH)
16 New teams for 2018 include:
216 Wrestling Club (OH)
Badger Way (WI)
Buxton 2 (NJ)
Dundee Wrestling Club (MI)
Dynasty 2 (NJ)
Dynasty 3 (NJ)
Edison Wrestling (OH)
Elite Athletic Club (IN)
Kansas Marshals (KS)
Ohio National Team 2 (OH)
Ohio National Team 3 (OH)
Okie Boys (OK)
Team Texas (TX)
Team Minion 2 (GA)
Wayzata Wrestling (MN)
Young Guns (PA)
A beautiful crystal team award will be presented to the teams finishing in the top three. Wrestlers finishing with two or fewer losses will receive an All-American crystal award. There is a free agent list for unattached wrestlers available on NationalMSDuals.com.
With more than 10,000 live competitions per year, FloSports continues to emerge as the global leader in live, in-depth, and on-demand digital coverage for passionate sports fans.
To access live and on-demand coverage of the Middle School Duals, visit FloWrestling.com and become a PRO subscriber, which unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the matches across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Roku, or Apple TV 4.
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