Linda Knuutila Memorial Tournament

06/24/2026

🏆 The Legacy Lives On🏆

The Knuutila family is proud to announce the 2026 Linda C. Knuutila Memorial Invitational Wrestling Tournament, returning to SUNY Niagara on December 18-19, 2026.

What began as a way to honor Linda “Mama Coach” Knuutila has grown into a celebration of the values that both Linda and Coach K embodied—family, service, dedication, and a love for the sport of wrestling.

This year’s event will feature some exciting changes as we continue to grow and evolve! Tournament invitations will be sent out shortly, and we have plans for some rebranding and new additions to the event.

Stay tuned as we prepare for what we believe will be our biggest and most meaningful tournament yet!

Thank you to everyone who has supported this event over the years. Your support allows us to continue honoring two people who gave so much to the wrestling community and touched countless lives along the way.

📍 SUNY Niagara
📅 December 18-19, 2026

💙 The legacy lives on
💛 One Family. One Mission. One Future. Stronger Together💪🏻

We hope to see you at the this December!

01/21/2026

Ken-Ton sophomore, 𝑴𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒏𝒛𝒊𝒆 𝑽𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓-𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔, certainly has been among the breakout stars of the 2025-2026 campaign...

A State qualifier last year as a 9th grader; the 185-pounder is looking like she'll be making a solid run at the podium in 2026 as she remained perfect (15-0) after claiming the hardware at the Lockport Girls Tournament...

Seeded 2nd in the bracket; Vetter-Higgins banked one of the biggest wins of her career when she jumped out to a 5-0 cushion before sticking returning State 5th, 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐲𝐚`𝐉 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 (Lockport), in a time of 1:42....

In the semis, she'd strike for the last four points of the 2nd period to pick up a 4-1 decision against 2024 State Qualifier, 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫, of Clarence!!

Vetter-Higgins has now logged tournament wins at three separate events---Knuutila Memorial, Chautauqua Lake Invitational, and the Lockport!

01/21/2026

𝑹𝒂𝒚𝒅𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒃𝒅𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉 continues to be the bad draw in every bracket in which he enters...

Defying his seed on a routine basis; the Lackawanna sophomore lightweight followed up wins at the Knuutila (3rd seed) and 57th Akron Holiday tournament by winning the 118-pound crown this past weekend at the 32nd Lockport Tourney...

Again finding himself on the #3 line; the returning Sectional Bronze medalist registered takedowns in each of the three periods to emerge with a 9-7 decision over 2025 DI State 8th/top-seeded, 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐫 (Niagara Falls)...

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉

We wish all of our local wrestlers, coaches, officials, and families a safe, healthy, and successful year of wrestling. May 2026 bring hard work, big moments, and continued growth both on and off the mat.

Thank you for being part of what makes this event so special and for helping us honor Linda’s legacy year after year!❤️

We’re already counting down the days and can’t wait to welcome you all back next December for the 2026 Linda C. Knuutila Memorial Invitational Tournament. Until then—keep working hard and chasing your goals! 💪🤼‍♂️🤼‍♀️

12/29/2025

Once the storm blows over, give Berner Property Services a call!!

Storm clean up services available!!

High winds moving through the area may present downed trees, fallen branches and other debris around your property.

Message us or give us a call at 716-514-0778 for any last minute or emergency clean up services.

12/22/2025

The Niagara Wheatfield Lady Falcons had a great showing on Saturday!!

Congratulations to all the Niagara Wheatfield Girls !!

12/21/2025

Thank you WNY Wrestling Central!! These guys are great at what they do!💙💛🐺

🏆 Linda Knuutila Memorial Tournament final results and team champions 🏆

12/21/2025

Thank you Niagara Gazette for highlighting our wrestlers from this weekend!!💙💛🐺

SANBORN — The crowds were locked into the multiple mats consistently being used as they were packed into the main gym on the campus of SUNY Niagara to watch wrestlers