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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

Kathy Lewis and I walking up the stairs during my last therapy visit.

Opinion: One step at a time: PT

Michael Reiner June 27, 2019

It is always important that we look back and remember the people that gave us a helping hand. I used to really struggle with getting my shoes on. It would take an extra 15 minutes for my mom to stretch...

Then a redshirt freshman, Kyle Conel wrestles against Jackson Lewis of Central Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. Conel was one of three Kent State wrestlers to earn a victory during the Flashes loss at Eastern Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.

A former KSU wrestler’s journey from despair to glory

Brandon Lewis April 28, 2019

How Kyle Conel's twisting yet spectacular career will conclude at Penn State.In 2018, Kyle Conel placed third in the NCAA wrestling championship in one of the biggest upsets in Kent State wrestling history.It...

Andrew McNally wrestles against Buffalos Logan Rill on Jan. 26. McNally defeated Rill, earning his 26th victory of the year. 

McNally, Rooney wrap up wrestling season at NCAA Tournament

Brandon Lewis April 3, 2019

Coming into the season, Andrew McNally and Tim Rooney both set a season goal to become All-Americans.Unfortunately for them, they did not even get to compete on the third and final day of the NCAA tournament.McNally...

Cameron Gorman

REFLECTION: We were there

Cameron Gorman March 31, 2019

Every time we go somewhere as a family, I know to expect it. My mother has her phone on her at all times, and it’s mostly there to be used as a camera. (Sometimes, when she can’t find it, that’s...

Junior Tim Rooney takes down a Central Michigan wrestler during the Beauty and the Beast match on February 10, 2019. The Flashes wrestlers lost 12-23.

McNally, Rooney head to Pittsburgh for NCAA wrestling championship

Brandon Lewis March 20, 2019

Growing up both Andrew McNally and Tim Rooney watched the NCAA wrestling championship on TV, dreaming that one day they would participate in the tournament.This weekend their dreams become a reality.McNally...

Kent State wrestler Kyle Conel celebrates after defeating No. 1 seed Kollin Moore of Ohio State for the second time in as many days to secure third place at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on March 17, 2018. 

Conel announces intention to transfer to Penn State

Brandon Lewis March 18, 2019

Former Kent State wrestler Kyle Conel could be taking his wrestling talents to the east coast in the fall of 2019.The senior from Ashtabula, Ohio, announced on Twitter Monday that if he is granted a medical...

Junior Tim Rooney wrestles against Central Michigan at the Beauty and the Beast match on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.

McNally, Rooney punch ticket to NCAA wrestling tournament

Brandon Lewis March 10, 2019

Last year at the Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championships, Andrew McNally and Tim Rooney finished fifth.A year later, they’re both headed to the NCAA Championships.McNally advanced to the finals...

MAC announces historic expansion in wrestling

Brandon Lewis March 6, 2019

The Mid-American Conference just got a lot bigger.The MAC announced a historic expansion Tuesday in terms of the conferences’ wrestling teams. Starting in the 2019-2020 season, Bloomsburg, Clarion, Edinboro,...

Kent State sophomore Isaac Bast fights against Northern Illinois sophomore Bryce Steiert at the M.A.C. Center on Jan. 29, 2017. Kent State lost 16-31.

Banged-up Flashes look forward to MAC Tournament

Brandon Lewis March 6, 2019

Before the 2018-2019 season, the Kent State wrestling team thought they had a chance in the Mid-American Conference.Then, injuries and academic issues plagued the team.Heading into the MAC Championship...

Andrew McNally wrestles against Buffalos Logan Rill on Jan. 26. McNally defeated Rill, earning his 26th victory of the year. 

Finding success: McNally puts together 29-6 inaugural season

Brandon Lewis February 24, 2019

Two weeks after the 2018 NCAA tournament,  Andrew McNally received a mass group text from Eastern Michigan's Athletic Director Scott Wetherbee.The text — which was sent to the wrestling, softball, men’s...

Jack Lowden and Florence Pugh in Fighting with My Family.

REVIEW: ‘Fighting with My Family’ is a surprisingly poignant love letter to pro wrestling

Cameron Hoover February 24, 2019

Professional wrestling, itself one of the most elaborate performances in live television, hasn’t really gotten its due in terms of scripted movies. Other than “Ready to Rumble” or “Nacho Libre”...

Practice facility

Basketball, volleyball teams getting long-awaited practice facility

Ian Kreider February 20, 2019

For more than 15 years, Kent State basketball and volleyball coaches have wanted a place to practice outside of the M.A.C. Center.  Their teams will finally get one. Construction on a $1.6 million facility...

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