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SMSU signs 18th wrestler for next season

May 29, 2008

MARSHALL, MN -- Southwest Minnesota State University wrestling head coach Jesse Nelson announced on Thursday that Garrett Rozeboom from Mason, Mich., has signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and wrestling career at SMSU.

Rozeboom is the 18th high school or college transfer student-athlete that has signed with SMSU for the 2008-09 season.

Rozeboom is a 2008 graduate of Mason High School and finished his high school career with a record of 212-17.  A four-year letterwinner and three-time all-state honoree, Rozeboom won a state championship as a junior and finished third as both a sophomore and as a senior.  A four-time all-conference honoree and four-time state qualifier he finished 58-2 this past season taking home third place at the state championships at 141 lb.  He was also a member of two state championship teams at Mason High School in 2005 and 2006.

“I am very excited that Garrett has chosen to become a Mustang,” Nelson said.  “He is a very talented wrestler and will be exciting to watch on the mat for SMSU.”

Southwest Minnesota State, located in Marshall, Minn., is a member of NCAA Division II and competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.