SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Some of the finest college wrestlers from around the
country are set to compete in the inaugural Collegiate All-Star
Challenge on Saturday, December 30, 2006. The event will feature
clashes between top-ranked wrestlers from NCAA Division II and Division
III, the NAIA and the nation’s Junior Colleges in each of ten weight
classes.
Four returning national champions and four number one-ranked wrestlers
head the line-up for the 7:00 p.m. start at the Long Lines Center
(adjacent to the Tyson Events Center) in Sioux City, IA.
Match-ups confirmed at this time include (individual ranking in
parentheses):
133: (2) Jestin Hulegaard, Buena Vista vs. (3) Burke Barnes, Dana
141: (3) Terrance Almond, Dana vs. (4) Chris Frejie, Western State
149: (1) Mark Dickman, Lindenwood vs. (1) Mikel Delk, Ft. Hays State
165: (1) Jake Dieffenbach, Lindenwood vs. (6) Blake Peterson, Truman
State
197: (2) Nate Buys, Augustana vs. (’05 NAIA Champion) Jesse Laber, Mary
285: (1) Sam Sand, Jamestown vs. (3) Andrew Ubben, Ft. Hays State
Other wrestlers slated to participate include: (1) Jasper Lockett,
Missouri Valley; (1) Andrew Lacroix, Roger Williams; (2) Abel Trujillo,
William Penn; (3) Joe Soto, Iowa Central; (3) Austin Scarset,
Augustana; and (5) Cody Henriksen, Augustana.
“The response by the national wrestling community to this event has
been phenomenal. What a fantastic way for wrestling fans to honor these
great athletes for their hard work and dedication to the sport,” stated
Tim Tushla, Event Director. “The Siouxland area has demonstrated
tremendous support for wrestling events such as the NAIA National
Tournament and the USA Wrestling World Team Tirials, we expect nothing
less for the Collegiate All-Star Challenge.”
All tickets are general admission and will be available only at the
door. Adult tickets are $10 and children under age 12 are $5.