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10-06-2025
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Long-time GM wrestling coach Cook to lead new Edinboro women's program
Long-time General McLane high school wrestling coach Ryan Cook has been named the first women's wrestling head coach at Edinboro University. 'We are excited to name Coach Cook as the first head coach for Fighting Scots women's wrestling,' said Director of Athletics Dr. Katherine Robbins. 'Ryan not only brings with him twenty years of experience in building quality wrestlers and winning teams, but his passion for and commitment to the sport of wrestling is simply unparalleled. He is the perfect coach to build a new legacy for women's wrestling that adds to the pride, history and tradition of Boro Wrestling.' Cook, a 1998 Edinboro graduate, has spent the last 21 seasons leading the Lancers on the mats just down the road. Since Cook has led McLane wrestling, 48 District X champions, 52 state qualifiers, 12 PIAA place winners and two state finalists have competed under his guidance. Cook has a dual meet record of 255-100, while holding the all-time General McLane records for coaching wins, win percentage, PIAA qualifiers, PIAA medalists, regional and district champions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-04-2025
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Edinboro University to add women's wrestling and golf as NCAA-sanctioned sports
Edinboro University to add women's wrestling and golf as NCAA-sanctioned sports Edinboro University is responsible for the latest alteration to college athletics' local landscape. School officials announced Friday that women's wrestling and golf will join its list of NCAA-sanctioned sports come this fall. Each will compete at the Division II level as members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Edinboro University Fighting Scots logo "The introduction of women's wrestling and golf represents an ongoing commitment to providing athletic opportunities for our students," Edinboro president Jon Anderson said in a news release. "We're excited to embrace the newest NCAA championship sport in women's wrestling, and add the Fighting Scots to the rich tradition of women's golf." Advertisement The process of hiring coaches for each program, plus the recruitment of students, has already begun according to the release. When completed, Edinboro will become the 94th school with an NCAA women's wrestling program. The Scots will join in time to potentially advance their wrestlers into next spring's inaugural Division II tournament at a location to be determined. Culbertson Hills Golf Club, located less than a mile west of the campus, will be Edinboro's designated home course. More: Matthew Scott resumes lifelong passion as Edinboro University's new football coach Contact Mike Copper at mcopper@ Follow him on X @ETNcopper. This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Edinboro University adds women's wrestling and golf as NCAA sports
