Two SCSU Husky wrestling
recruits were named to the 2007 Wrestling USA Magazine Scholastic
All-American team. Lucas Munkelwitz (Forest Lake, MN) was named as an
All-American, while fellow recruit Tad Merritt (Canby, MN) earned
All-American honorable mention honors.
Munkelwitz captured the 2007 Minnesota High School State Championship
this past season. He finished his career at Forest Lake High School
with a 97-18 record while carrying a 2.7 GPA. Munkelwitz finished his
career ranked 26th in the nation by Wrestling USA Magazine at
171-pounds.
Merritt, an All-American honorable mention, is a two-time Minnesota
High School State Champion. He finished his career with a 176-32 record
including 116 falls while carrying a 2.88 GPA. Merritt finished his
career ranked 20th in the nation by InterMat All-Class High School
Rankings at 152-pounds.
The Husky’s will welcome several newcomers to the wrestling roster in
the fall. The first competition is set for Saturday, November 10th in
Halenbeck Hall when they will host their Annual Black-Red Classic at 6
p.m.