Augustana's Henriksen honored by ESPN the Magazine
June 12, 2007
Augustana College
wrestler Cody Henriksen has been named to the 2006-07 ESPN the Magazine
Men's At-Large College Division Academic All-America Second 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's selection to the second team marks the second time in three
years in which a Viking wrestler has earned Academic All-America
honors. Aaron Graumann was a first team selection in 2005.
Henriksen, a senior from Arlington, S.D., carries a 3.74 grade point
average as a biology and philosophy major. In May, 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 volunteer at Children's Care
Hospital.
Henriksen plans to attend dental school at the University of Minnesota this fall.