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Apr. 2, 2004 A
polite request for Emmett Willson
Let's be real honest here. With the exception of his parents and maybe
Montana State University-Northern wrestling coach David Ray, nobody tells
Emmett Willson what to do. I guess you could try.
Mar. 31, 2004 Willson
takes little credit for award
Just for a moment, you would think Emmett Willson might take a little credit
for all that he has achieved in his wrestling career. But that just wouldn't
be Willson, now would it? Even after receiving the 2004 Dan Hodge Trophy -
the most prestigious...
March 30, 2004 Emmett
Willson wins Dan Hodge Trophy
TheWrestlingMall.com Article
March 10, 2004 Lights
a class act in spotlight
It is hard to believe that with all the great teams
and all the great athletes in and around the Havre community, that this past
weekend in Great Falls presented my first opportunity to cover a
championship team from our coverage area
March. 1, 2004 National
champs!
GREAT FALLS - Saturday night marked the final time Montana State
University-Northern will host the NAIA national wrestling tournament in
Great Falls for the foreseeable future. And the Lights weren't about to let
the show head out of town without ca...
Feb 29, 2004 Lights
leave foes in the dark on way to the NAIA title
Great Falls Tribune Article
Feb 27, 2004 Lights
take top billing to the mat
Great Falls Tribune Article
Feb. 26, 2004 Lights
look for 6th National Title
Really, why should this weekend be any different for the Montana State
University-Northern wrestling team? Yes, it is the NAIA national tournament,
the one weekend that every member of the Lights squad circled on their
calendars when the season started. Still, to head coach David Ray, the
weekend shouldn't be different
Feb. 16, 2004 Lights
dominate Northern Regional; five wrestlers pick up individual titles
The only drama surrounding Saturday's NAIA Northern regional tournament at
the MSU-Northern gymnasium was how much the Lights wrestling team would win
the team title by...
Feb. 15, 2004 NAIA
Northern Regional Results
Feb 14, 2004 Lights
host NAIA Northern Regionals
Great Falls Tribune Article
Feb. 11, 2004 Northern
finishes regular season with win over Mary, 16-1 record
The Montana State University-Northern wrestling team continued its dual
match dominance with a decisive 43-7 win over the University of Mary on Feb.
5. The Lights lost just two matches in recording their 16th dual win of the
season. It was the final ...
Feb. 5, 2004 Northern
wrestlers look to stay sharp with dual against Mary
The Montana State University-Northern wrestling team is going to win
tonight's dual in Bismarck, N.D., against the University of Mary. It's not
overconfidence or arrogance, it's just a fact. Northern will bring a full
lineup into the dual against its...
Feb. 4, 2004 Willson
scores 7-3 win in All-Star dual
There shouldn't be any questions left to ask about Emmett Willson's place in
collegiate wrestling this year. Because the Montana State
University-Northern senior has answered them all. Willson's latest
achievement came late Monday night when he defeated...
Feb. 4, 2004 Willson
featured on NAIA Website
Feb. 2, 2004 Lights
dominate North Idaho in final home dual
It was almost the perfect way for the seniors on the Montana State
University-Northern wrestling team to go out in their final home dual. The
Lights put on a wrestling clinic Friday night at the MSU-Northern gymnasium,
dominating North Idaho College ...
Jan. 30, 2004 Lights
dominate Western Wyoming
Less than a week removed from their first dual loss of the season at the
hands of the Boise State Broncos, the Montana State University-Northern
Lights wrestling team got back to doing what they do best. The Lights
dominated Western Wyoming College ...
Jan. 29, 2004 Lights
host 'low-key' duals
The phrase "low-key" and David Ray don't often appear together in
many sentences. But the Montana State University-Northern wrestling coach
even used it himself. And the words "can't be" weren't even in
front of it. Actually, Ray used "low-key" to de...
Jan 26, 2004 Boise
State ends Northern wrestlers' undefeated season
It was no secret to anyone in attendance Saturday night that the 21st-ranked
Boise State Broncos have a very good wrestling team. It's a fact that was
not lost on Montana State University-Northern wrestling head coach David Ray
Jan 25, 2004 Boise
State Dual Results
Jan 23, 2004 Northern
wrestlers face Boise St.
Logic says if you want to be the best, you have to
beat the best.
Jan 22, 2004 Schaeffer,
MSU-Northern Proving No. 1 Lights More Than a One-Man Show
TheWrestlingMall.com Notebook Article
Jan 22 ,2004 David
Ray's Weekly Report
Jan 21, 2004 Northern
wrestlers dominate duals
The superlatives sound more like boxing than wrestling
- words like undefeated, undisputed and unchallenged.
Jan 18, 2004 David
Ray's Weekly Report
Jan. 15, 2004 Northern
wrestlers face the best of the rest
In a four-day span, the best team in NAIA wrestling will meet the best of
the rest. And it won't even be the toughest competition of the year. The
top-ranked Montana State University-Northern wrestling team will hook up
tonight with the top team...
Jan 14, 2004 Brawling
bros seasoned Willson
Great Falls Tribune Article featuring Emmet Willson
Jan. 12 2004 Light
matmen capture Dickinson tourney
Praise doesn't come easily from Montana State University-Northern wrestling
coach David Ray. It's not that he is above offering it. But it has to be
earned. The Lights did plenty to earn Ray's praise with a dominant
performance at the Dickinson State University Classic.
Jan 9, 2004 Northern
wrestlers under Ray's watchful eye at DSU tourney
A warning to the Montana State University-Northern wrestlers: Head coach
David Ray is going to be watching each one of you closely this weekend -
yes, even more intently than normal. If that's possible.
Jan 8, 2004 Lights
atop NAIA National Rankings
Jan 8, 2004 David
Ray's Weekly Update
Jan. 5, 2004 Willson
wins title at Midlands; Lights dominate Dana
The Emmett Willson victory tour continued with a run through the Midwest
this past week. Willson is making the most of his senior year, winning two
more tournaments and, like his team, remaining unbeaten on the season.
Dec. 26, 2003 Seven
wrestlers travel to Midlands Championships
This isn't just any wrestling tournament - this is the elite For seven
Montana State University-Northern wrestlers, the opportunity to compete
against the elite will come this weekend when they travel to Midlands
Wrestling Championships in Evanston, Ill. "This is simply the best
tournament...
Dec 15, 2003 David
Ray's Weekly Update
Dec 15, 2003 Northern
wrestlers win battle of No. 1s
If there were any doubters
about the Montana State University-Northern wrestling team deserving to be
the top-ranking team in NAIA, there are significantly fewer following
Saturday night's defeat of the Northwest Community College Trappers
Dec 10, 2003 David
Ray's Weekly Update
Dec 9, 2003 Lights
defeat Missouri Valley; Wilson wins title
Emmett Willson earned a piece of history and the
Montana State University-Northern wrestling team earned plenty of respect in
the NAIA wrestling world.
Dec. 4, 2003 Viva
Lights Vegas: Northern face tough weekend
A trip to Las Vegas is tough to turn down for any college student, but this
trip for the Montana State University-Northern wrestling isn't all about
blackjack and big bets, flashing lights and fun in the desert sun. Nope,
this trip is about cross faces and competition, takedowns, tough NAIA
competition...
Nov. 29, 2003 David
Ray's Update
Nov. 26, 2003
Lights
dominate dual against DSU
Before anyone started to believe that there might be a new wrestling power
building in the Northern region, the Montana State University-Northern
wrestling delivered a stern message that to become a powerhouse, they will
have to through the Lights first. Northern dominated the Dickinson State...
Nov. 25, 2003 Northern
wrestlers on the road for tough dual with Dickinson
The Montana State University-Northern wrestling team is doing more than just
trying to win a dual tonight in Dickinson, N.D. against the Dickinson State
Bluehawks.
Nov. 24, 2003
Northern
wrestlers dominate Jimmies
With everything going on this weekend, Montana State University-Northern
wrestling coach David Ray knew there would be some scheduling conflicts with
his team's dual against Jamestown College. But Ray wasn't about to not
wrestle this weekend. To his surprise, a good crowd showed up to watch
Northern...
Nov. 22, 2003 Jamestown
Dual Results
Nov. 21, 2003 Northern
wrestlers host Jamestown college in dual match
Montana State University-Northern wrestling coach David Ray believes there's
a standard of intimidation that comes with dual meets. It's not like a
tournament, it's one team against another with each team's best wrestler
facing the other team's best wrestler at each weight class. And Ray wants to
do...
Nov. 15, 2003 Cowboy Open Wrestling Results
Division
I Individual Results
Division
II Individual Results
Division
I Team Results
Division
II Team Results
Nov. 14, 2003 After
passing a quiz, Lights wrestlers now move on to a test
According to Montana State University-Northern wrestling coach David Ray,
last weekend was just a quiz. This weekend is a test for his wrestlers. The
Lights are coming off a strong showing with an easy dual win over Sitanka-Huron
University and an even more impressive showing at the Northwest College.
Nov. 11, 2003 Lights
Dominant on first road trip
The Montana State
University-Northern wrestling team put on a stellar showing in its first
extended road trip of the season. The Lights thoroughly handled Sitanka-Huron
University in a dual meet on Friday in Cody, Wyo. and dominated the
Northwest College Invitational on Saturday in Powell, Wyo.
Nov. 3, 2003 Second
dual highlights Maroon-Gold intrasquad dual matches
The annual Montana State University-Northern Maroon-Gold Intrasquad
wrestling duals couldn't have been more opposite. The duals that took place
on Friday and Saturday offered a wide array of results and matches, but the
Saturday night dual in Shepherd was everything the Friday dual in Havre
wasn't -...
Oct. 31, 2003 Competition
will be fierce at annual Maroon-Gold intrasquad dual
For people not familiar with amateur wrestling, it's a pride thing. To be
able to say you're the best wrestler on your team in your weight class
commands a little respect from your teammates and others. Montana State
University-Northern wrestling coach David Ray understands that mentality and
knows ...
Oct. 29, 2003 Lights
matmen to dual in Shepard
Billings Gazette Writeup
Oct. 20, 2003 Northern
wrestlers measure up with easy dual win over University of Calgary
Montana State University-Northern wrestling coach David Ray can list off
countless reasons for having a dual meet this early in the season. There's
the motivating factor of having early matches, the incentive for his
wrestlers to keep their weight down, and the confidence-building that comes
with early wins.
Oct. 17, 2003 Northern
wrestlers host Calgary in dual
It's like showing a person a meal and not letting them eat it. Today's dual
meet against the University of Calgary is designed to make the Montana State
University-Northern wrestling team hungry for competition. The eight-match
dual will feature mostly returners from last year's Light squad. However...
Oct. 13, 2003 Alumni
defeat Lights wrestlers in dual
Youth will have to be served another day. The Montana State
University-Northern wrestling team got a lesson from its older brethren on
Saturday afternoon as the Lights alumni squad defeated the Lights, 27-21, at
the MSU-Northern gymnasium.
Sep. 19, 2003 Northern opens wrestling
season
May. 2, 2003 Lights
add another Willson to wrestling team
The last name will be recognizable to Montana State University-Northern wrestling
fans, so will the wrestling skills. Emory
Willson, younger brother of two-time NAIA national champion Emmett
Willson,
has signed an NAIA letter of intent to wrestle for Lights
head coach David Ray next season. Emory, a...
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