The WNY Wrestling Coaches Association (WNYWCA) once again hosted its 19th annual ‘Luncheon of Champions’ on Sunday, March 3rd to honor and recognize the passing season’s outstanding wrestlers, coaches, and contributors with a number of special awards. Among those awards, the NFWOA’s own Herman Wooten was a recipient of the Family Commitment Award in recognition of …
At the 2023 Linda Knuutila Memorial Tournament, Kamari Cook of Lafayette was the recipient of the Russ MacKellar Overachiever award. This award is determined and awarded by the officials of the Niagara Frontier Wrestling Officials Association. The award was presented by NFWOA President, Mike Lewis. Cook took 2nd place in the 215lb class in the …
Both Herman Wooten and recently retired Greg Stoos were honored at the 2022 NFWOA banquet for their outstanding contributions to the sport of wrestling in Section 6 and New York State. Herman Wooten was an active NFWOA official for over 30 years, has served as association president, and continues to serve as the NFWOA assigning …
A graduate of Lancaster HS, Greg Stoos began officiating with the NFWOA in 1975 joining the likes of legends named Joe Rizzo, Russ MacKellar, Harvey Lyndaker, Joe Shifflet, Jerry Wright, and Vito Stella. After 46 seasons, Greg has decided to hang up his whistle, and will be greatly missed by his fellow officials, section six …
Although the governor has given approval for “high risk” winter sports to begin play in New York State, local county health departments moved to delay the start of wrestling season until the spring season due to concerns over COVID-19. Here is the statement they released: “Revisions to the guidance relaxed certain restrictions on higher-risk sports, …