http://king.prestosports.com en-us en-us http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130512bzeojw LAKELAND, Fla. – The King University women’s wrestling team competed at the 2013 Body Bar Championships on Sunday, and the Tornado came home with three first place finishes and two runner-ups. Sarah Hildebrandt (55-kg), Lorrie Ramos (67-kg) and Julia Salata (72-kg) all returned home from Florida with titles. Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130512bzeojw 2013-05-12T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/050113_SA_Banquet BRISTOL, Tenn. – On Tuesday night, King University had their annual Student-Athlete Banquet where they recognized each sport and the graduating seniors. King also announced their Male and Female Athletes of the Year as well as the SAAC Scholar Athletes of the Year. Eddie Piccinini and Hannah Witt were selected athletes of the year while Pete Griffith and Maegan Henry earned scholar athlete of the year distinction. Emily Martin was also named King’s Senior Academic Athlete of the Year. Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/050113_SA_Banquet 2013-05-01T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130421b25jpl LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Members of the King University women’s wrestling team competed in the Asics Las Vegas U.S. Open over the weekend. At the 59-kilo weight class, Alli Ragan won her first US Open title while Samantha Klingel qualified for her first Senior World Team based on her finish at the event. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130421b25jpl 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130406xik3k9 PANAMA CITY, Panama, - King University women's wrestler's Sarah Hildebrandt and Julia Salata competed at the Senior Pan Am Women's Championships on Saturday, and both will be returning to Bristol with hardware. Hildebrandt won the gold medal at the 55-kilogram weight class while Salata earned a bronze medal in the 67-kilogram weight class. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130406xik3k9 2013-04-06T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130404xw5l3s BRSITOL, Tenn. - Following their performances at the past two events, King University women's wrestler's Sarah Hildebrandt and Julia Salata will be competing at the Senior PanAm Games in Panama City, Panama this weekend. The duo will be competing for team U.S. Senior National team in the international competition. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130404xw5l3s 2013-04-04T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/201303306k4mgg OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – King University brought 11 women's wrestlers to compete in the University Nationals. Sarah Hildebrandt finished first in the 121-pound weight class while teammate Alli Ragan finished first in the 130-pound weight class. Sat, 30 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/201303306k4mgg 2013-03-30T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130304tf7l0w Lady Tornado wrestling star Alli Ragan, became the first King University wrestler to represent USA on a Senior Level team this past weekend. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130304tf7l0w 2013-03-04T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/020813_SAACPOM Alli Ragan (women’s wrestling) and Christian Knobloch (men’s swimming & diving) were named SAAC Student-Athletes of the Month for January. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/020813_SAACPOM 2013-02-08T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130203b9t777 King University had five members from its squad represent the school at the 2013 Dave Schultz Memorial International paced by to fourth place finishes. Sat, 02 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130203b9t777 2013-02-02T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/201301277y02hq Juniors Alli Ragan and Kat Perez won individual national championships for the Lady Tornado while the team placed third overall at the 2013 WCWA National Championships. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/201301277y02hq 2013-01-26T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/2013012699wnls The Lady Tornado advanced 10 wrestlers to Saturday’s semifinal rounds while seven more still have a chance to earn All-American honors. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/2013012699wnls 2013-01-25T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130122z2k7gw Heading into the week of the WCWA National Championships, the association released its second set of rankings this season placing the Lady Tornado third in the country. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130122z2k7gw 2013-01-22T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130113z39ina King Women’s Wrestling defeated Missouri Valley in the consolation round of the Women’s division to take third place. Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130113z39ina 2013-01-13T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130106h0mbrh Alli Ragan, Sarah Hildebrandt, and Malexis McAdoo all took first place in their respective divisions at Saturday’s Waldorf Open. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130106h0mbrh 2013-01-05T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/201212039dfixm Tied 18-18, Saturday’s dual meet between Cumberlands and King came down to the final bout where Malexis McAdoo earned the victory for the Lady Tornado. Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/201212039dfixm 2012-12-01T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121128hv8y0w The 2012 Nordhagen Classic for Dec. 9 has been postponed until 2013. King's next meet will be Jan. 5 at the Waldorf Open. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121128hv8y0w 2012-11-28T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121118fg2n4a Led by senior Emily Martin, the King women's wrestling team placed third overall at the prestigious Harry Geris Memorial Duals. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121118fg2n4a 2012-11-17T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121112jk0dq3 Malexis McAdoo and Lorrie Ramos won their first tournaments at the Missouri Valley Open. In addition, King had four second and two third place finishes. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121112jk0dq3 2012-11-11T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121104vvsw5y WCWA No. 1 Lady Tornado defeated Missouri Baptist and the University of the Cumberlands by large margins at the King College Duals. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121104vvsw5y 2012-11-03T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121021nwzow9 Emily Martin and Sarah Hildebrandt held perfect records n this weekend’s Cliff Keen OCU Duals, helping King to a second place finish at tournament’s end. Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121021nwzow9 2012-10-20T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121019gkbdqf The preseason No. 1 Lady Tornado will begin its 2012-13 season Saturday at the Oklahoma City Duals to meet recently dethroned OCU on their home turf. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121019gkbdqf 2012-10-18T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/101112_MidnightMadness12_link Students, faculty, and staff: Come celebrate the return of Midnight Madness recognizing all 24 varsity teams heading into the winter season! http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/101112_MidnightMadness12_link http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121003n3h0tz For the first time in school history, King held the top spot while two held individual No. 1 rankings in the 2012 WCWA preseason rankings. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20121003n3h0tz 2012-10-03T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20120921y3o596 King Women’s Wrestling took four wrestlers to the 2012 Senior World Team Trials held in Colorado Springs, Co. and three returned with medals. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20120921y3o596 2012-09-21T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20120907rglzap Junior Alli Ragan battled to earn her second bronze medal in as many appearances at the FILA Junior World National Championships. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20120907rglzap 2012-09-07T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/201209069fct63 Three King Lady Tornado wrestlers will represent the USA at the 2012 FILA Junior World Championships in the women’s freestyle wrestling division. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/201209069fct63 2012-09-06T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/090512_BRCup_release Beginning in the 2012-13 athletic season King and Lees-McRae College will deepen their rivalry with an annual competition for the Blue Ridge Cup. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/090512_BRCup_release 2012-09-05T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/082012_textservice Tornado Athletic is introducing a new way to keep up-to-date on your favorite King sport team with its text message update service. The service is open to all and free of charge. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/082012_textservice 2012-08-20T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20120811e5gq8x King College Women's Wrestling has released its 2012-13 season schedule and is set to begin on Oct. 20 at the defending National Champion OCU Stars. Sat, 11 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20120811e5gq8x 2012-08-11T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/072612_KCExcels_KTN Read the KTN's recent front page article highlighting the triumphs of King College student-athletes. (Credit: Pat Kenney, Kingsport Times-News) Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/072612_KCExcels_KTN 2012-07-26T04:00:00Z