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Augustana inks three high school standouts
November 9, 2005
Three high school standouts have signed national letters of intent to attend Augustana College and wrestle for the Vikings, Augustana head coach Jason Reitmeier announced Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period. Signing with the Vikings were Jay Sherer of Columbus, Neb., Kyle Svendsen of Omaha, Neb., and Lance Peters of LeRoy, Minn. "We are extremely excited about these additions," said Reitmeier.
Sherer is one of the top wrestlers in Nebraska. Entering his senior season at Columbus High School, he has a 113-4 career record. A three-time Class A state finalist, Sherer won the 2004 state title at 125 pounds and the 2005 state crown at 135 pounds. He posted a 40-1 record as a junior and 38-0 as a sophomore. He is on pace to be the Discoverer’s first four-time state finalist in Columbus High School history.
Svendsen has a 107-17 career record in his first three seasons at Omaha Skutt Catholic High School. Last season, he posted a 37-6 record and finished third at the Class B state tournament while leading Skutt to its eighth-straight Class B state championship. As a sophomore, he was 36-6 and qualified for the state tournament, in addition to placing second at the Rocky Mountain Nationals. As a freshman in 2002-03, Svendsen posted a 34-5 record and placed third at the state meet.
Peters enters his fourth season as a starter at LeRoy-Ostrander High School. He begins the 2005-06 season with a 95-16 career record. Last year as a junior, Peters posted a 43-6 record and was the state runner-up at the Class AA state tournament. As a team, the Bulldogs placed fifth at the state meet. A three-time All-Three Rivers Conference performer, Peters was also an academic all-conference selection in 2004-05.
Augustana won the North Central Conference and North Central Regional championships last season and placed second at the 2005 NCAA Division II National Championships. This season, the Vikings were ranked No. 4 in the preseason top 20 poll.