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The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

John Ryan Sedovy, ‘24, went 5-0 over at the Budd Whitehill Duals at Lycoming College and earned his first ODAC Player of the Week award on Jan. 15. Photo courtesy of Generals Athletics

How consistency fuels wrestling’s sustained success

Generals wrestling maintains its position in the top 25 DIII programs in the country with some wrestlers finding success in new weight classes
Andrew Arnold
January 22, 2024
A group of men pose, smiling, behind an ODAC logo sign. One man holds a trophy over his head.

Generals wrestling, swimming excel in championships

The men's swim team tallied over 300 points more than Lynchburg during a four-day conference championship to claim the win
Stef Chiguluri, Sports Editor
February 14, 2023
J’Mari Lowman was released from the hospital about three weeks ago. He is now solely focused on recovery. Photo courtesy of Serinol Lowman, J’Mari’s father.

Future W&L wrestler begins road to recovery

After being hospitalized for months, J’Mari Lowman is ready for his next chapter and “focused on getting better.”
Jess Kishbaugh
October 26, 2021
A GoFundMe page, started by Lowman’s high school coach’s wife, has raised over $23,000. Screenshot courtesy of Brianna Hatch, 23.

W&L wrestling team rallies to support hospitalized teammate

Teammates started a t-shirt drive and a GoFundMe that has raised over $23,000.
Jess Kishbaugh
October 12, 2021
Before Regionals, Tassoni and Zach Bylykbashi, ‘19, each placed second in their respective weight classes at the Centenial Conference Championship. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Wrestler breaks fifteen-year-old NCAA drought

Tassoni hopes to be W&L’s second All-American wrestler and the first since Rich Redfoot was an All-American in 1989.
Caroline Blackmon
March 21, 2016
Tassoni has had a record-setting career ar W&L. He has held several records including single-season takedowns, wins and career takedowns. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Wrestler breaks fifteen-year-old NCAA drought

Tassoni hopes to be W&L’s second All-American wrestler and the first since Rich Redfoot was an All-American in 1989.
Caroline Blackmon
March 7, 2016
Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

General of the Week: Zach Bylykbashi

Wrestler Zach Bylykbashi, ‘19, has enjoyed a breakout season for the Generals, most recently breaking W&L’s single season wins record set by Ron Tassoni, ‘16, last season. Bylykbashi has recorded a season record of 30-6, and currently leads the team in takedowns with 83 and ranks in the top five in all of Division III in technical falls with eight. The Phi sat down with Bylykbashi to get his thoughts on his strong freshman campaign.
Matt Kaminer
February 17, 2016
Zach Bylykbashi, ‘19, broke the record for most wins in a season held by captain Ron Tassoni, ‘16. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Injury riddled wrestling team looks to rebound

Despite having two record setting wrestlers, Gennies have limped to a 6-13 record with only ODACs and regionals left
Claude Miller
February 8, 2016
Ron Tassoni, ‘16, is only a few wins away from being W&L’s all-time winningest wrestler. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

New wrestlers, new attitudes

With 11 underclassmen on the roster, team has revamped atmosphere in locker room and is poised for big season
Kenta Sayama
November 16, 2015
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