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Brute Scholastic Showcase kicks off this weekend

Jason Bryant
Apr 09, 2008
The National Wrestling Coaches Association will host the Brute Scholastic Showcase this Friday and Saturday at the York Expo Center’s Toyota Arena in York, Pa.

The annual event brings together state all-star teams of freshman, sophomores and juniors in a dual meet format to determine a team champion. Countless NCAA All-Americans and national champions have competed in the event in the past, which has been held at Delaware State University, the University of Delaware and its long-time home, Battle Creek, Mich.

“We are very excited to bring the 2008 Brute Scholastic Showcase to York County,” said NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer. “York County’s a prime location and outstanding facilities were a key factor in moving our event and we look forward to the opportunities they have to offer us in expanding the competition.

“More than 450 athletes and their friends and families will have the opportunity to experience the many great things York County has to offer,” said Moyer.

Last year’s event, held at Memorial Gym at in Dover, Del., featured 182 state placewinners, 84 state finalists and 42 state champions. This year’s turnout is expected to be similar.

Pennsylvania and New Jersey have dominated the event for years, with teams from the Keystone State winning the championship at least the past eight years.

Returning to the event are state all-star teams from Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New England, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon Pennsylvania and Virginia. Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Virginia will enter a pair of teams.

This is the Tar Heel State’s first appearance.

“The Brute Scholastic Showcase is an event that can truly put the nation’s top underclassmen on display,” said NWCA President Ron Mirikitani. “It’s one of our top events and encourage people to see future NCAA All-Americans and national champions in action. Realistically, this is a futures type of National Duals.”

The NWCA is looking to expand the event, which last year featured one of many state champion vs. state champion bouts as Scott Winston of New Jersey edged Quentin Wright of Pennsylvania in overtime.

So with a new home, not far from the national office, the NWCA’s Brute Scholastic Showcase will be another solid national even added to the Sport York organization and a fine facility for the NWCA’s premier high school event.

“This is a great partnership,” said Moyer. “The work done by the York County Convention & Visitors Bureau and our staff at the NWCA to bring this event to the York Expo Center will continue to better everyone involved.”

The National Wrestling Coaches Association, established in 1928, is a professional organization dedicated to serve and provide leadership for the advancement of all levels of the sport of wrestling with primary emphasis on scholastic and collegiate programs. The membership embraces all people interested in amateur wrestling.

The NWCA, through its organizational structure, promotes communication, recognizes achievement, recommends rules and regulations, sponsors events, and serves as an educational and informational source. Additionally, the NWCA strives to foster the sportsmanship and integrity that are the cornerstones of athletic competition.
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