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Sam Hillegas Joins Lynchburg Wrestling Coaching Staff

July 31, 2025 · lynchburgsports.com
The University of Lynchburg men's wrestling team and head coach Vinny Barber are excited to welcome the addition of Sam Hillegas as an assistant coach on the wrestling coaching staff.

Lynchburg adding men's wrestling program

June 20, 2024 · lynchburgsports.com
Lynchburg, Va. -- University of Lynchburg Director of Athletics Jon Waters announced the addition of men's wrestling which will compete as a varsity program during the 2025-26 academic year.

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University of Lynchburg Wrestling
6 days ago
University of Lynchburg Wrestling

Our Champions Giving Week going on right now and we would love for you to be one of the FIRST Supporters of the University of Lynchburg Wrestling! It means a lot to have support from you as we build this program into a National Championship level program and give our Student-Athletes an unforgettable experience. thank you for your continued support!

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Our Champions Giving Week going on right now and we would love for you to be one of the FIRST Supporters of the University of Lynchburg Wrestling! It means a lot to have support from you as we build this program into a National Championship level program and give our Student-Athletes an unforgettable experience. thank you for your continued support! Support Here - https://tinyurl.com/WrestlingCWOG #WonNation - #LYeah
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University of Lynchburg Wrestling
6 days ago
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Champions Week of Giving starts tomorrow! This is an amazing time to become one of the first supporters of Lynchburg Wrestling! Your donations will directly impact our student-athlete’s experience. Thank you and we look forward to an amazing Champions Week!

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Champions Week of Giving starts tomorrow! This is an amazing time to become one of the first supporters of Lynchburg Wrestling! Your donations will directly impact our student-athlete’s experience. Thank you and we look forward to an amazing Champions Week! #WonNation - #LYeah
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University of Lynchburg Wrestling
1 week ago
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Heading out to Super 32 to find the first group of Hornets who want to #BeGreat

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University of Lynchburg Wrestling
2 weeks ago
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Coach Hillegas is heading down to I64 on the hunt for some future Hornets! #WonNation #LYEAH ... See MoreSee Less

Coach Hillegas is heading down to I64 on the hunt for some future Hornets! #WonNation #LYeah
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