Viking's Henriksen Named to ESPN the Magazine Academic Team
May 24, 2007
Augustana College wrestler Cody Henriksen
has been named to the 2006-07 ESPN the Magazine Men's At-Large College
Division Academic All-District VII First Team, as selected by the
College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
The College Division consists of schools from NCAA Divisions II and III, as well as NAIA schools.
Henriksen, a senior from Arlington, S.D., carries a 3.74 grade point
average as a biology and philosophy major. Earlier this month,
Henriksen was one of 29 male student-athletes who participated in
winter sports to be awarded an NCAA postgraduate scholarship.
Henriksen was a three-time All-American for the Viking wrestling team,
posting a 73-33 career record in the process. A three-time All-North
Central Conference performer, Henriksen placed third at the 2007
Division II National Championships at 174 pounds after accumulating a
25-8 record. In 2006, he placed fourth at nationals at 165 pounds,
after finishing sixth at 165 pound in 2005. That season, the Vikings
were the national runner-up.
A two-year captain, Henriksen was a three-time NWCA All-Academic team
selection. In addition, he is a member of the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, is a student mentor and is a volunter at Children's Care
Hospital.
After graduation, Henriksen plans to attend dental school.
As an academic all-district first team selection, Henriksen moves on to
the national ballot for possible selection to the Academic All-America
Teams.
2006-07 ESPN the Magazine Men's At-Large College Division Academic All-District VII First Team Name, Yr., GPA, Major, School
Bill Gaul, Sr., 4.00, Chemical Engineering, Missouri-Rolla
Mark Vallee, Sr., 4.00, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado Mines
Brian Borchers, Sr., 3.82, Mathematics/Computer Science, Wartburg
Cody Henriksen, Sr., 3.74, Biology/Philosophy, Augustana (S.D.)
Tyler Tate, Jr., 4.00, Biology/Pre-Medicine, Maryville
Andy Shelley, Sr., 3.84, Mechanical Engineering, Missouri-Rolla
Zachary Kerr, Sr., 3.92, Accounting, Nebraska Wesleyan
Jared Feddersen, Sr., 3.92, History/Social Science, Central College
Nathan Anderson, Jr., 3.83, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Nebraska Wesleyan
Mark Pfeifer, Sr., 3.79, Health/Physical Education, Chadron State