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Pre-season News
By Roger Mischke
November 23, 2003
RUM RIVER CONFERENCE
Favorite: Saint Michael-Albertville Knights
Dark Horses: Milaca Wolves and Foley Falcons
Saint Michael-Albertville Knights (27-3 8-0 RRC 2nd State Class 2AA Section 4AA Champion)
The Knights have enough talent and experience with eight wrestlers returning with 30 wins or more and three state place winners to win the tough Rum River Conference and to challenge for Section 4AA and State AA Championships. They have the potential to have one of their strongest teams in school history.
Brandon Dick 12 45-4 1st Section/5th State
Mike Thorn 10 45-5 1st Sedtion/2nd State
John Grygelko 12 37-5 1st Section
Chas Betts 12 36-5 1st Section/4th State
Mickey Kirk 10 33-15 1st Section
Chad Little 10 34-11 4th Section
Jake Grygelko 11 31-13 1st Section
Joe Grygelko 9 36-10 1st Section
Josh Becker 12 18-15
Luke Vetsch 11 10-15 2nd Section
Caleb McEachern 11 14-21 2nd Section
Milaca Wolves (18-11 6-2 RRC Final 4 Section 6AA)
The Wolves return seven wrestlers with 20 wins or more and three state place winners to challenge for both Rum River Conference titles and Section 6AA titles. They should make a big improvement on last years dual meet marks. The Wolves might make a return trip to the state tourney with what should be a very balanced team.
Clay Hoeck 12 34-4 1st Section/2nd State
Mitch Vedders 12 37-2 2nd Section/3rd State
John Fradette 11 29-11 2nd Section/5th State
Chuck LaMee 11 26-14 2nd Section
Josh DeHart 12 28-18 2nd Section
Steve Jacobson 12 18-11 2nd Section
Andy Kotsmith 11 27-10 3rd Section
Steven Vedders 10 25-9 3rd Section
Brian Witschen 12 10-9 6th Section
Torin Erickson 10 10-7
Axel Totzke 11 10-14 5th Section
Foley Falcons (26-4 7-1 RRC 2nd Section 6AA)
The Falcons return seven wrestlers with 20 wins or more and five others with a great deal of experience. They will challenge for Conference and Section titles. If they are able to keep their experience spread and not bunch up in weights they may be the team to make a return trip to the state tourney.
Eric Seppelt 12 25-14 2nd Section
Greg Stumvoll 11 32-7 2nd Section
Josh Freudenberg 12 23-15 3rd Section
Jake Jaeckels 11 23-12 4th Section
Josh Gondeck 10 22-12 4th Section
Jeremy Rau 12 24-14 4th Section
Zach Rajkowski 11 14-10 4th Section
Kyle Henry 11 13-6 5th Section
Chris Ratke 12 11-17 6th Section
Travis Miller 11 20-10
Brandon Marshik 11 9-6
Nick Kotsmith 11 8-7
North Branch Vikings (12-8 5-3 RRC Final 4 Section 6AA)
The Vikings return six wrestlers with twelve or more wins and couple others with a great deal of experience. They should have a solid season; but with the move up to AAA will make it a stronger challenge at the seasons end.
Jeff Holmgren 11 33-8 1st Section
Jeremy Bergerson 11 24-18 2nd Section
John Buchanan 12 27-9 3rd Section
Joe Lofboom 11 9-6 4th Section
Sam Suparat 12 18-20 6th Section
Jarrod Swanson 12 12-14 6th Section
Cody Gallmeier 11 17-12
Vince Zaffke 11 9-11
Mora Mustangs (15-10 3-5 RRC)
The Mustangs return 11 wrestlers with 10 or more wins; they might have the fire power to improve on their 15 dual meet wins of last season. The Mustangs will be in a coop with the Pine City Dragons; this will help their balance with additional numbers in the room.
Dylan Rosenberg 12 39-3 2nd Section
Jake Sallblad 10 17-19 5th Section
Tim Patenaude 11 18-21 6th Section
Randon Jackson 10 18-20
Sam Thompson 11 13-15
Kim Thompson 12 11-23
Chris Sawatzky 9 18-18
Zach VanVleet 9 10-12
Tom Ollestad 12 20-2
Matt Oven 12 24-9 (Pine City Wrestler)
Ben Mead 10 23-11 4th Section (Pine City Wrestler)
Princeton Tigers (15-13 4-4 RRC)
The Tigers return 8 wrestlers with thirteen or more wins; last season was one of their most successful in recent years. With the wrestlers returning they could improve on last years showing.
Phil Meinert 12 31-6 3rd Section
Scott Chalupnik 12 21-18 4th Section
Matt Jensen 10 21-18 6th Section
Peter Beck 12 19-16 5th Section
Brad Aasen 11 16-18 5th Section
Nick Peltier 10 15-20 5th Section
Jon Hein 12 13-15
Joe Meinert 9 15-18
Big Lake Hornets (10-18 1-7 PRC)
The Hornets return nine wrestlers with twelve or more wins. With this number returning they should make a big improvement on last seasons dual meet marks. Look for the Hornets to challenge for a top four spot in section 6AA.
Ben Hoglund 12 32-7 1st Section
Keith Lumley 11 29-10 4th Section
Nick Grecula 11 21-14 4th Section
Tyler Sonenstahl 9 19-13 6th Section
Aaron Stolp 9 22-14 5th Section
Casey Kern 9 8-16 6th Section
Trevor Knaeble 11 13-23
Jesse Hattesahl 10 14-14
Chop Berg 10 12-23
Chance Jordan 12 27-7 1st Section/6th State(Transfer) Totino Grace)
Chisago Lakes Wildcats (11-15 2-6 RRC)
The Wildcats made big steps last season and they look to improve on last years dual meet marks. They return seven wrestlers with 10 wins or more including three with 26 wins or more. If they stay spread out and some younger wrestlers step up they will have one of their better seasons in recent years. The Wildcats will move to AAA this season.
Aaron James 12 32-8 2nd Section
Luke Anderson 11 26-12
Brian Jones 10 26-10 6th Section
Scott Creen 11 14-20 5th Section
Bobby Ferrier 10 12-15
Mitch Anderson 9 7-4
Dan Semuenden 10 5-10
Kevin Marquis 11 10-19
Josh Fagan 12 10-25
WEST CENTRAL SOUTH CONFERENCE
Favorites: Minnewaska Lakers
Dark Horse: Montevideo Thunderhawks
Minnewaska Lakers (19-1 5-0 WCS Final 4 Section 7AA)
The Lakers return two state place winners and seven section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience. They should be able to challenge last years dual meet marks. Look for the Lakers to challenge for section 7AA honors with this veteran team.
Jacob Bryce 12 37-3 2nd Section/State Champion
Nathan Stoen 12 40-1 1st Section/3rd State
Jeremy Fischer 12 31-11 5th Section
Joe Swartz 11 34-6 4th Section
Trevor Larson 10 30-9 3rd Section
Casey Boutain 12 27-14 3rd Section
Taylor Jergenson 11 22-20 4th Section
Cody Pahan 11 23-15 3rd Section
Sam Garacke 9 25-13 5th Section
Colin Cihlar 10 19-23
Abe Jergenson 12 8-3
New London-Spicer Wildcats (9-10 4-1 WCS)
The Wildcats return four section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. If they keep their experience spread thru out their lineup they should improve on last years dual meet mark.
Jake Taylor 12 32-6 3rd Section
Louie Pirrota 12 26-6 4th Section
Adam Luberts 8 23-15 6th Section
Stephan Westby 10 8-8
Craig Keller 9 15-17
Trent Ryks 12 8-9
Cassidy Ammerman 10 14-22 5th Section
Morris Area Tigers (11-12 3-2 WCS)
The Tigers return two section place winners and eight others with a great deal of experience. Look for them to show a great deal of improvment thru out the season; they should improve on last years dual meet marks.
Aaron Erdahl 12 28-14 5th Section
Kyle Koehntop 12 33-8 3rd Section
Jared Moser 10 19-17
Jacob Nohl 10 20-21
Alex Nelson 12 16-21
Justin Rohloff 10 10-24
Mike Hoffman 10 11-23
Ryan Feuchtenberger12 9-17
Kody Kramer 10 9-20
Dexter Hormann 12 5-3 (Injured)
Montevideo Thunderhawks (8-10-1 1-3-1 WCS)
The Thunderhawks return one state qualifier, one section place winner and five others with ten wins or more. Look for them to make an improvment on their dual meet marks of last season. They could be a top four team in section 3AA.
Gage Halvorson 10 27-10 1st Section
Tom Pauling 12 23-8 3rd Section
Tyler Kanten 9 25-14
Tony Klosletboer 9 22-15
Leighton Reuss 11 10-22
Tallen Ward 10 16-20
James Gallagher 10 12-14
Benson Braves (5-11 1-3-1 WCS)
The Braves return one state qualifier and two section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience. If some of their younger wrestlers improve during the season they should improve on their dual meet marks of last season.
Adam Carruth 12 28-14 1st Section
Scott Thompson 11 24-11 5th Section
Abe Miller 11 21-15
Brady Lee 11 9-13
Wade Miller 11 12-18 6th Section
LQPV Eagles (6-20 0-5 WCS)
The Eagles return three section place winners and four others with a great deal of experience. If they can fill in some younger wrestlers they could improve on last years marks.
David Carruth 11 21-17 4th Section
Brady Thomson 12 11-13 5th Section
Angel Cortes 10 4-3
Nathan Barkes 9 18-14 4th Section
Jason Rutland 10 14-13
Adam Dvorak 10 8-14
Brian Croatt 12 10-4
WEST CENTRAL NORTH
Favorite: Sauk Centre Mainstreeters
Dark Horses: Paynesville Bulldogs and Long Prairie Thunder
Sauk Centre Mainstreeters (11-7 3-1 WCN)
The Mainstreeters return two state place winners; one state qualifier; two section place winners and four others with a great deal of experience. They should make a big improvement on their dual meet marks of last year. The Mainstreeters should have one of the best seasons in school history. If they keep their guys spread out and are able to fill in a couple of young wrestlers they could challenge for section 7AA honors.
Zac Winter 11 35-3 1st Section/3rd State
Kurt Haakinson 11 33-11 1st Section/6th State
Ethan Vogt 12 31-4 1st Section
Darrin Quistorff 12 30-12 2nd Section
Brian Beilke 11 22-14 3rd Section
Nick Ruegemer 12 25-15 3rd Section
Steve Hollenkamp 11 15-17
Matt Groetsch 12 11-17
Brian Ruegemer 9 13-19
Jake Uphus 10 7-14
Paynesville Bulldogs (22-9 4-0 WCN Final 4 Section 5AA)
The Bulldogs return four section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. If they have some of their wrestlers improve over the course of the year they could challenge for WCC honors and they will challenge for 6A honors.
Pat Utsch 12 29-8 5th Section
Sean Glenz 10 25-11 2nd Section
Matt Kerzman 12 23-17 3rd Section
Joel Kerzman 10 21-20
Jack Mueller 11 13-13
Cory Christensen 11 15-22
Joey Sheridan 10 11-18 6th Section
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder (22-8-1 2-2 WCN Section 7AA Champion 6th State
The Thunder return state place winner Sam Schad and three other section place winners in addition to three others with a great deal of experience. Their state tourney experience will make them a team to content for WCC honors and they could be a top four team in section 7AA.
Sam Schad 10 45-2 1st Section/3rd State
Travis Pesta 12 35-6 3rd Section
Pat Jenkins 10 28-16 3rd Section
Derek Pesta 10 22-18
Brad Twardowski 9 18-19
Jake Zeis 11 20-23 6th Section
Josh Pesta 12 20-24
Albany Huskies (13-12 1-3 WCN)
The Huskies return three sections place winners and seven others with a great deal of experience. They should improve on last years dual meet marks and could challenge in the WCC if the younger wrestlers improve. The Huskies could be a top four team in section 6AA.
Brad Maciewjeski 9 21-16 3rd Section
Scott Schlangen 11 25-11 4th Section
Kris Doll 12 17-17 4th Section
Aaron Blackmore 12 18-4 Injuried
Alex Plantenberg 12 16-13
Jeff Dirkes 12 15-8
Matt Blackmore 8 16-19
Matt Mergen 12 13-15
Brent Mergen 12 14-16
Brent Mandel 11 14-16
Melrose Dutchmen (2-17 0-4 WCN)
The Dutchmen return one state qualifier and four others with a great deal of experience. If they fill in with some younger wrestlers they could improve on their dual meet mark of last season.
Eric Schoenberg 11 30-7 1st Section
Josh Hoppe 11 20-18
Mike Eveslage 12 13-13
Noel Meyer 10 19-17
Chris Goebel 11 11-24
CENTRAL MINNESOTA CONFERNECE
Favorites: Pierz Pioneers
Dark Horses: Eden Valley-Watkins Eagles/Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Jaquars
Pierz Pioneers (21-5-1 7-1 CMC Section 6A Champion Fifth State Class A)
The Pioneers return three state place winners; including state Champion Craig Luberts and six other state qualifiers in addition to that two wrestlers with previous state tourney experience. They should challenge for section 6a and for possible state honors. If the Pioneers stay spread out in weight they may have their best team in school history.
Craig Luberts 12 42-6 1st Section/State Champion
Nathan Janson 10 44-2 1st Section/3rd State
Kyle Bednar 10 38-11 1st Section/5th State
Warren Gall 10 22-12 1st Section
Tony Andres 12 27-16 2nd Section
Kyle Girtz 10 21-13 2nd Section
Jon Andres 11 31-7 3rd Section
Zach Solinger 11 7-6 2nd Section
Nathan Britz 11 18-13 3rd Section
Jesse Zajac 11 24-13 1st Section
Matt Mrnak 11 25-8 1st Section (Transfer from Royalton)
Joe Hyatt 11 18-5
Tim Young 12 17-19 5th Section
Cody Luberts 10 9-15 4th Section
Nick Gruber 11 22-10
Tyler Stumpf 11 12-18
Eden Valley-Watkins Eagles (8-13-1 5-1-1 CMC
The Eagles return four state tourney wrestlers; three other section place winners and three wrestlers with a great deal of experience. The Eagles should make a huge improvement over their dual meet mark of last season. Look for the Eagles to challenge for section 5A honors.
Nick Peterson 10 30-11 2nd Section
Adam Hiltner 10 28-15 2nd Section
Eric Sullinger 11 32-7 1st Section
Josh Hiltner 12 28-6 1st Section
Ryan Knisley 12 8-6 4th Section
Mike Berg 10 17-20
Ryan Sullivan 9 25-14
Sean Topp 11 10-22 4th Section
Raymen Rice 10 20-21 6th Section
Kimball Cubs (15-6 6-1 CMC Co-Champions Final 4 Section 5A)
They return two state qualifiers and four section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience. The Cubs could be one of the top four teams in section 5A if some of their younger wrestlers are able to fill in. They will have a hard time matching last years dual meet marks.
Gary Salmela 12 24-6 1st Section
Brandon Hurrle 12 21-10 5th Section
Jeremy Dahnke 12 27-11 2nd Section
Luke Deutsch 12 15-15 5th Section
Dan Barthel 10 16-9
John Hanley 9 12-14 4th Section
David Dahnke 10 13-22 6th Section
Peter Jonas 11 6-5
Royalton Royals (10-9 3-4 CMC Final 4 Section 6A)
The Royals have seven section place winners returning including state qualifier Ryan Smude. The Royals could improve on last years dual meets marks if they fill in their upper weights. Those would have to be filled for them to challenge for a top four spot in section 6A.
Ryan Smude 11 18-11 2nd Section
Josh Brady 12 25-5 3rd Section
Rachael Holthaus 11 18-5 6th Section
Jamie Carlson 9 18-13 4th Section
Adam Schlichting 11 13-16 5th Section
Kyle Hackett 12 9-17 4th Section
Gary Borash 11 15-17 4th Section
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Jaquars (6-16-2 3-3-1 CMC)
The Jaquars return five section place winners including state qualifier Dusty Baker and three others with a great deal of experience. They should make a big improvement on their dual meet marks of last season. If they keep their wrestlers spread out in weight they might challenge for a top four spot in section 6A.
Dusty Baker 12 32-7 1st Section
Tyler Rath 10 21-10 3rd Section
Danny Borgerding 10 21-17 4th Section
Travis Henry 12 25-12 3rd Section
Jesse Tabrake 12 21-14 5th Section
Matt Breitbach 10 11-22
Wayne Wold 9 12-24
Jake Loomis 12 8-15
Holdingford Huskiers (9-17 1-6 CMC)
The Huskiers made some big improvements last season and with four section place winners and six others with experience returning they should improve on last years dual marks. If they make as much progress as last season they may challenge for a top four spot in section 6A.
Bruce Podtburg 12 20-17 6th Section
Lewis Becker 10 20-20 5th Section
Lewis Lumley 8 13-28 4th Section
Wyatt Hulls 10 12-18
Max Pasch 10 15-23
Tim Gruenes 10 11-29 6th Section
Calvin Becker 10 16-22
Keaton Gustin 11 5-1
Alex Huls 9 10-18
Cody Larson 9 8-17
Tom Dezellen 10 4-6
Rockford Rockets (2-17 0-7 CMC)
Look for the Rockets to make an improvement on last years dual meet marks with state place winner Cory Feehan returning, two other section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience.
Cory Feehan 12 35-6 2nd Section/6th State
Lane Dumas 11 31-10 3rd Section
Jon Wawra 12 24-4 3rd Section
Jake Barnes 11 14-15
Tom Delaney 11 10-18
Mike Torgerson 11 9-19
Howard Lake-Waverly/Winsted (2-15 2-5 CMC)
The Lakers return two section place winners and six others with a great deal of experience. Look for them to improve on last years dual meet marks.
Jieles Erickson 12 27-11 5th Section
Derek Anderson 10 11-16 4th Section
Steve Bobrowske 10 21-18
Alex Schlueter 10 10-16
Shane Khan 9 18-14
Clark Ostvig 9 14-25
Ryan Miller 10 7-7
Cody Brown 9 14-24
AT LARGE
Litchfield Dragons (29-2-1 6-1 Wright County Conference Section 5AA/State Class AA Champions)
The Dragons will return three state qualifiers including two runner ups, three section place winners and six wrestlers with a great deal of experience. In addition they have Beau Penk a transfer and Section 2AAA section champion and a GFW transfer with a great deal of experience. The Dragons will be the favorites in section 5AA and should challenge for state honors.
Joe Buschette 12 43-3 1st Section/2nd State
Devin Blom 11 33-4 1st Section/2nd State
Bryar Johnson 12 40-4 2nd Section
A.J. Werner 11 22-9 3rd Section
Dan Smith 12 19-9
Cory Schlack 11 20-18 5th Section
David Malepsy 9 33-11 4th Section
Seth Hansvick 12 19-14
Joe Schoolmeesters 11 13-11
Chase Piepenburg 12 17-6
Danny Klapatz 9 15-15
Aaron Kronmann 12 17-16
Beau Penk 10 41-4 1st Section 2AAA (Transfer from Hutchinson)
Reed Wimmer 10 19-17 Transfer from GFW
Becker Bulldogs (20-2 7-0 Wright County Conference Section 6AA Champion)
The Bulldogs return three state qualifiers including two state place winners; three section place winners and one other with a great deal of experience. They should challenge for top four honors in section 6AA.
Jeremy Pederson 12 43-0 1st Section/State Champion
Jon Koranda 12 41-6 2nd Section/4th State
Russ Lumley 10 35-6 3rd Section
Robert Koranda 9 30-11 3rd Section
Mike Hopkins 11 10-4 1st Section
Brandon Backes 11 6-3 5th Section
Nick Houle 12 8-8
Annandale/Maple Lake Lighting (10-15 2-5 Wright County Conference)
The Lighting have two state qualifiers back and eight others with 10 wins or more. They should improve on their dual meet marks of last season. Provided they stay spread out and healthy this could be one their best seasons in recent years.
Stephen Pilgram 12 33-4 2nd Section
Ben Anderson 9 25-8 2nd Section
Phillip Roemer 11 21-9
Nathan Roemer 12 14-6
Matt Schultz 11 14-13
Sam Nordlie 11 10-9
Nick Desmarais 11 13-14
Brad Salveson 10 10-9
Aaron Hempel 12 12-18
Adam Michalski 11 12-22
Tyler Wadman 9 7-7
Buffalo Bison (15-17 2-5 North Suburban Conference)
The Bison return three section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. If they can fill in with some outstanding junior varsity wrestlers they should improve on their dual meet marks of last season.
Tyler Reiss 11 33-4 4th Section
Jeremy Welter 11 24-14 4th Section
Mike Christianson 11 13-11 4th Section
Dustin Weege 12 22-13
Brian Baker 12 11-12
Matt Lund 12 10-19
Monticello Magic (6-15) North Suburban Conference
The Magic are in a new section again; they return two state qualifiers and six others with a great deal of experience. They could improve on last years dual meet marks.
Returning Wrestlers:
Ryan Mergen 11 32-5 2nd Section
Jon Dahlheimer 11 31-5 1st Section
Tim McDonald 11 13-22
Mike Hayes 12 10-15
Dallas O'Dell 12 14-26
Scott McNabb 12 8-12
Justin Davis 9 10-12
Glen Belde 9 6-17
Breckenridge Cowboys (7-13 Heart of Lakes)
The Cowboys return five section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience. They should improve on last years dual meet marks and possibly challenge for a top four spot in section 7A.
Jake Dahle 9 18-5 3rd Section
Andy VanHecke 9 8-10 4th Section
Eric Cribb 12 16-10 5th Section
Jesse Stuehrenberg 10 11-11 4th Section
Kris Vold 12 10-18 4th Section
Seth Praus 9 14-11
Tyler Aschemen 12 8-9
INDEPENDENTS
Fergus Falls Otters (16-3 Final 4 Section 8AAA)
The Otters had one of their very best seasons in recent history. They return one state qualifier, three section place winners and six others with a great deal of experience. If they stay healthy they could challenge last years dual meet marks and possibly be a top four team in Section 8AAA.
Jared Bangs 11 35-5 1st Section
Andy Price 11 24-12
Drew Haataja 12 21-15
Zach Leuthardt 12 17-19 4th Section
Andy Krog 12 19-12 4th Section
Mike Swenson 9 21-19 5th Section
Lonnie Gabrielson 11 12-13
Karl Haataja 9 11-23
Brandon Anderson 12 6-2
Levi Stenerson 12 22-11
West Central Area Knights (9-9 Final 4 Section 7A)
The Knights return four state qualifiers; three other section place winners and also three with a great deal of experience. They should make a big improvement on last years dual meet marks. If the Knights keep their experienced wrestlers spread out thru the lineup they could challenge for section 7A honors.
Phillip Beaumia 12 35-6 1st Section/2nd State
Brady Schneeberger 10 33-4 1st Section
Matt Anderson 11 21-9 2nd Section
Morgan Taylor 12 12-6 2nd Section
Nathan Long 10 15-11 6th Section
Jordan Hammer 10 18-17 4th Section
Dennis Sik 11 15-13 6th Section
Nik Guttormson 12 8-16
Ernie Longoria 11 7-5
Nate Novak 12 8-8
Wheaton-Herman/Norcross Bullets (29-7-1 Section 7A Champion 6th State Class A)
The Bullets will have a hard time matching the outstanding success of last season; however they do have four state qualifiers returning and three other section place winners. They could challenge for the final four in section 7A if some of their younger wrestlers fill in.
Casey Grey 11 33-10 1st Section
T. J. Serverance 11 38-6 2nd Section
Cody Rinke 11 37-4 2nd Section
Shane Fickes 10 31-11 2nd Section
Tanner Lehman 11 8-19 4th Section
Jerad Lennox 10 14-16 5th Section
Brady Sykora 8 19-17 5th Section
Ortonville Trojans (9-10) Moved to section 4A
The Trojans return one state qualifier; three section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. They could challenge last years dual meet marks if they are able to fill out their upper weights.
Patrick Eustice 9 23-17 2nd Section
Dylain Mclain 9 20-15 3rd Section
Cory Schmieg 12 24-13 4th Section
Eric Croatt 8 15-19
Jon Karels 12 13-23
Matt Koval 10 11-22 5th Section
Dustin Roggenbuck 10 8-9
Upsala-Swanville Cardinals (2-10)
The Cardinals return two section place winners and one with a great deal of experience. If they are able to get some younger wrestlers fill some more weights they should improve on last years dual meet mark.
Nathan Strom 11 11-3 3rd Section
Ben Towle 10 5-8 4th Section
Josh Bartkowicz 11 10-8
GREAT RIVER CONFERENCE
Favorite: Mille Lacs Raiders
Dark Horses: Braham Bombers and Aitkin Gobblers
Mille Lacs Raiders (18-5 4-1 GRC 2nd Section 6A)
The Raiders return four state qualifiers; two section place winners and one other with twenty four wins. Look for the Raiders to challenge last years dual meet marks. They should challenge for Conference and Section 6A honors this season. This is one of the most balanced GRC in several years.
Justin Jones 12 40-3 2nd Section/2nd State
Nolan Boucher 11 26-7 2nd Section
Jon Odle 11 26-15 2nd Section
Tyler Walters 11 25-8 2nd Section
Nick Plaff 9 24-13
Geof Springer 11 22-20 5th Section
Kyle Prickett 9 11-15 5th Section
Aitkin Gobblers (10-10 5-0 GRC Champions)
The Gobblers return three section place winners and one other wrestler with a great deal of experience. Look for them to challenge last years dual meet marks; they will by seasons end been a very competitive team if they stay healthy and the younger wrestlers fill in.
B. J. Wasserzieher 10 23-13 6st Section
Korey Tibbets 11 20-19 4th Section
Trevor Sterling 11 16-12 6th Section
Johnathon Arness 11 19-16
Rush City Tigers (7-10 2-3 GRC)
The Tigers return a state qualifier; five section place winners and four others with a great deal of experience. They should improve on last years dual marks and if they keep their wrestlers spread out in weight they could be a top four team in section 6A.
Mike Wuorinen 12 29-9 2nd Section
Richard Marohn 10 22-11 3rd Section
Adam Morris 10 21-16 4th Section
Matt Wuorinen 10 19-18 6th Section
Tim Allerton 11 13-20
Joey Robinson 10 11-18
Zach Sowman 12 16-12 5th Section
Tim Morris 12 23-16 5th Section
Scott Englund 12 9-11
Ray Grabau 11 16-6
Braham Bombers (7-13 3-2 GRC Final 4 Section 6A)
The Bombers return two state qualifiers; four section place winners and one other with a great deal of experience. If they are able to spread their experience thru out their lineup they will could challenge last years dual meet marks.
Matt Morgan 12 31-8 1st Section/2nd State
David Shockman 12 26-4 1st Section
Omar Bukhowa 11 20-15 4th Section
Ernie Loerzel 12 23-18 3rd Section
Dan Powell 12 11-17 6th Section
Brad Hale 10 15-22
Kyle Tasler 9 8-10 6th Section
Hinckley-Finlayson Jaquars (6-11 1-4 GRC)
The Jaquars return a state qualifier; five section place winners and one other with a great deal of experience. The Jaquars should improve on their dual meet marks of last season.
Dustin Nelson 10 23-15 2nd Section
Dan Hendrix 12 27-13 4th Section
Nathanial Vrudny 9 22-16 5th Section
Charlie Hagemen 12 17-11 4th Section
Pat Stradal 10 20-22 6th Section
Travis Otterer 10 9-21 6th Section
Dylan Kortus 10 8-14
212 CONFERNENCE
Farvorites: Yellow Medicine East Sting and Bold Warriors
Dark Horses: ACGC Falcons and KMS Fighting Saints
Yellow Medicine East Sting ( 10-14 Second Section 3AA)
The Sting have three state qualifiers returning; three section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. They should make a big improvement on last years dual meet marks if they keep their experience spread out thru the lineup. They should challenge for a top four spot in section 3A.
Chad Listul 11 35-5 2nd Section/4th State
Blaine Weber 11 24-15 2nd Section
Nick Cole 12 20-7 1st Section
Tyler Santjer 12 20-10 4th Section
Tom Jacobson 10 20-12 6th Section
Ryan Tangen 11 11-1
Justin Stoks 12 7-5
Jordan Stock 9 13-16 5th Section
Nick Schommer 12 9-11
Travis Berg 12 8-12
Spenser Sannerud 11 6-8
BOLD Warriors (27-0 212 Champions Section 4A Champions Class A State Champions)
The Warriors return one state qualifier and four section place winners and eight others with a great deal of experience. Look for the Warriors to challenge for 212 Conference honors. If the Warriors younger wrestlers improve over the season they could be a top four team in section 5AA.
Danny Elfering 12 37-8
Tom Elfering 10 21-15
Brendon Schmoll 12 25-12 2nd Section
Ross Jahnke 11 21-10
Mark Revier 10 10-5
Dustin Fischer 11 7-4
Josh Mages 11 5-4
Chris Harmon 9 7-8
Mike Benson 11 5-6
Jake Duehn 11 14-10
Tyler Kramer 9 14-14 (BLH)
Jon Kramer 10 5th Section 3A (BLH)
Bailey Rettman 11 11-17
Josh Dovenmuehle 10 11-23 6th Section 3A (BLH)
Kyle Bruns 12
Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City Falcons (14-8 Section Runner-Up Section 5A)
The Falcons return two state qualifiers; five section place winners and one other wrestler with a great deal of experience. If the Falcons can fill in with some younger wrestlers they should challenge for 212 conference and section 5A honors.
Jason Losing 11 25-8 1st Section
Adam Hoeper 11 18-13 2nd Section
A. J. Fredrickson 9 18-18 3rd Section
Spencer Lund 11 24-14 5th Section
Aaron Rouser 11 21-14 6th Section
Matt Pearson 9 10-8
Kyle Whitcomb 12 19-21 5th Section
Isaac Fordyce 12 13-23 5th Section
KMS Fighting Saints (14-5)
The Fighting Saints return a lot of talent this season, they have five section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience that return. If they can fill in with some younger wrestlers they could challenge last years dual meet marks. Also look for them to be a force in this potentially very balanced 212 conference.
Kordell VanHeuveln 11 25-12 3rd Section
Tom Rustad 12 25-14 5th Section
Darrin Carlson 11 27-9 6th Section
Tyson Tofte 12 19-13 4th Section
Kole VanHeuveln 12 20-18 5th Section
Ben VanHeuveln 12 10-21
Josh Wentzel 11 15-22
MACCRAY Wolverines ( 6-12-1)
The Wolverines return four section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. The Wolverines should improve on last years dual meet marks and could challenge for 212 conference honors. They could challenge for a top four spot in section 4A.
Tyler Steen 9 26-12 3rd Section
Trevor Steen 11 22-13 5th Section
Matt Uttermark 11 23-12 5th Section
Thomas Miller 10 16-19 6th Section
Robb Grussing 12 16-20
Aaron Tensen 12 13-20
Nick Miller 12 21-12
Mark DeGrote 10 16-5
Josh Schmaedeka 9 8-12
Renville County West Jaquars (3-16)
The Jaquars return five wrestlers with a great deal of experience; look for the them to make some big improvements this year if they can fill in with some of their younger wrestlers.
Jared Sietsema 12 24-14
Ryan Schjenken 9 12-19
Shane Zeitz 12 14-18
Josh Davis 11 8-21
Eric Schmidtman 11 14-15
PARK REGION CONFERENCE
Favorite: New York Mills Eagles
Dark Horses: Bertha Hewitt/Verndale Raiders and Parkers Prairie Panthers
New York Mills Eagles (19-5 7-0 PRC Champions Final 4 Section 8A)
The Eagles return one state qualifier; five section place winners and six others with a great deal of experience. They should challenge last years dual meet marks; and for PRC and Section 7A honors if their heavier weights come thru for them.
Jeremy Hagen 9 24-6 2nd Section
Brent Weller 11 29-10 3rd Section
Jared Hotakainen 10 29-10 5th Section
Jeramie Weller 11 22-7 3rd Section
Dustin Geiser 12 24-16
Tim Wegscheid 11 16-6 5th Section
Devlin Hessig 10 14-17 5th Section
Cody Salo 11 17-17
Jason Berg 9 10-3
Scott Schornack 12 5-1
Luke Tervola 10 5-8
Logan Saewaert 10 10-18
Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale Raiders (14-9 5-2 PRC Second Section 7A)
The Raiders return three state qualifiers; and four other section place winners. Look for the Raiders to challenge last years dual meet marks and also for a top four in section 7A if their younger wrestlers step up.
Jared Oyster 12 41-5 1st Section/3rd State
Jasper Oyster 10 31-13 1st Section
Seth Moenkedick 12 27-14 2nd Section
Josh Denny 10 23-17 3rd Section
Joseph Miner 10 22-19 5th Section
Brian Braaten 12 26-17 3rd Section
Tyler Fuller 12 24-14 5th Section
Parkers Prairie Panthers (10-13 3-4 PRC Final 4 Section 7A)
The Panthers return two state qualifiers; four section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience. They return a lot of talent and should make a big improvement on last years dual meet marks. If they fill in with some of their younger wrestlers they could be a force in both the PRC and section 7A.
Matt Arvidson 12 27-10 2nd Section
Ben Arvidson 12 26-11 3rd Section
Chad Koep 12 28-8 3rd Section
Travis Bjerketvedt 12 27-8 3rd Section
Aaron Walsh 11 18-18 2nd Section
Jason Fiedler 11 13-18 5th Section
Matt Roberts 12 11-16
Brady Arvidson 10 8-19
Ottertail Central Bulldogs (6-13 2-4 PRC)
The Bulldogs return one section place winner and seven others with a great deal of experience. The Bulldogs should make a great deal of improvement on last years dual meet marks. If the Bulldogs continue to make improvements over the season they could be a top four team in section 7A.
Nick Hanson 11 15-21
Carl Stenoien 9 12-12
Kelly Januszewski 10 19-20
Luke Stenoien 12 19-17
Mike Macheldedt 12 11-22 6th Section
Derek Frederick 11 13-22
Tim McKenna 11 9-17
Browerville/Eagle Valley Broncos (3-16 1-6 PRC)
The Broncos return two state qualifiers; three section place winners and one other with a great deal of experience. The Broncos could make a great deal of improvement on last years dual meet marks if can keep their experience spread out thru out the lineup.
Nate Pachan 10 26-5 1st Section
Torrey Line 9 23-6 1st Section
Wade Johnson 12 16-12 4th Section
Grant Bentz 10 18-16 4th Section
Lance Dehn 11 13-9 6th Section
Clayton Krause 12 12-13
Osakis Silverstreaks (2-20 0-6 PRC)
The Silverstreaks return five section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. Look for them a make a big improvement on last years dual meet marks with a great deal of talent returning they challenge several teams in section 7A by seasons end.
Eric Weiner 10 19-13 3rd Section
Michael Waldvogel 10 19-12 3rd Section
Randy Maher 12 14-19 6th Section
Grant Allen 10 9-14 5th Section
Orry Trisco 9 5-13 6th Section
Troy Lueth 10 10-20
Chad Rodriquez 10 11-17
Kenny Maus 12 11-23
Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus Road Crew (???)
The Road Crew return two experienced wrestlers.
Corey Swenson 12 28-7 2nd Section
Charlie McCoy 11 18-15
CENTRAL LAKES CONFERENCE
Favorites: St. Cloud Tech Tigers
Dark Horses: Alexandria Cardinals and Willmar Cardinals
St. Cloud Tech Tigers (13-6 8-0 CLC Final 4 Section 8AAA)
The Tigers return two state qualifiers; six section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience. They should improve on last years dual meet marks and they could defend their CLC honors. The Tigers should be a final four team in section 8AAA.
Derrick Orth 11 30-10 1st Section
Montanna Ewers 12 33-9 2nd Section
Jordan Stracke 12 34-9 3rd Section
James Ethan 12 24-17 3rd Section
Robbie Huott 12 18-19 4th Section
John Mailloux 11 10-11 6th Section
Andy Johnston 10 14-15 5th Section
Alex Braun 11 14-26 6th Section
David Weller 12 11-19
Kurt Weishalla 10 5-5
Alexandria Cardinals (10-19 4-4 CLC)
The Cardinals return five section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. Look for them to make a big improvement on last years dual meet marks. The Cardinals could challenge for CLC honors and they have the potential to be a final four team in section 8AAA.
Damon Bullock 11 30-14 5th Section
Luke Wevley 12 26-13 4th Section
Patrick Barrett 10 16-22 6th Section
Dustin Price 10 12-17 5th Section
Nathan Kelly 8 9-11
Chris Hobbs 10 17-25
Sean Hanson 12 13-21 6th Section
Dan Kirscht 11 15-22
Jarron Lammle 12 14-16
John Amundson 8 12-12
Willmar Cardinals (14-4 7-1 CLC Final 4 Section 2AAA)
The Cardinals return two state tourney wrestlers; including place winner Peter Johnson. They also return three section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. The Cardinals could achieve last years dual meet marks and they should have the potential to challenge for CLC honors. Look for the Cardinals to challenge for a final four spot in section 2AAA.
Peter Johnson 11 35-8 1st Section/6th State
Brandon Gilb 12 27-14 1st Section
Ben Monson 12 26-15 3rd Section
Brady Gilb 9 25-11 6th Section
Kyle Nelson 11 16-18
Vernon Mc Cray 12 15-16
Ross Rooda 11 9-13
Ben Thonvold 11 6-9 6th Section
Little Falls Flyers (12-16 4-4 CLC)
The Flyers return one state qualifier; four section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience. They should improve on last years dual meet marks and could be a force in the CLC if they can fill out their lineup. The Flyers have a lot of talent in their sophomore class.
Chris Roach 10 23-13 2nd Section
Ted Wilczek 10 31-9 3rd Section
Josh Bue 10 21-16 4th Section
Troy Biermaier 10 22-18 6th Section
Peter Smith 12 13-21
Aaron Olson 11 16-22 6th Section
Lee Zablocki 12 8-19
Brainerd Warriors (10-8 6-2 CLC)
The Warriors return one state qualifier; four section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience. The Warriors could challenge last years dual marks if they can keep their experience spread out and they are able to fill out their upper weights.
Dan Fleischhacker 12 28-9 2nd Section
Tom Zelinske 12 27-9 3rd Section
Kyle Dukowitz 11 23-14 3rd Section
Greg Strand 12 20-13 4th Section
Kyle Wilshusen 12 9-17 4th Section
Jake Smith 12 14-11
Nate Rubin 10 8-4
Rocori Spartans (9-10 4-4 CLC)
The Spartans return three section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. Look for the Spartans to improve on last years dual meet marks. If they can fill out their lineup and keep their experience spread out they could be a top four team in 6AA.
Max Johannes 12 23-10 4th Section
Darren Nathan 12 21-8 4th Section
Grant Johnson 11 20-14 4th Section
Matt Hesse 12 11-18
Ian Schorn 12 10-16
Justin Heurung 11 12-16
St. Cloud Apollo Eagles (5-17 2-6 CLC)
The Eagles return two section place winners and six others with a great deal of experience. They could improve on last years dual meet marks if they fill their lowers weights. Their upper weights are as good as anyone's in the area.
Ken Blakeley 12 22-16 4th Section
Thane Taylor 12 19-21 6th Section
Tony Abrego 12 21-19
Justin Pulliam 9 13-25
Chris Jenderseck 12 8-3
Brett Scharmer 10 5-7
Kyle Schmidt 12 6-3
Joe Fruth 11 8-14
Sauk Rapids Storm (4-21 1-7 CLC)
The Storm return two section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. Look for them to make a big improvement on last years dual meet marks. The Storm may be a year away from being a very good team.
Kyle Peterson 12 16-13 6th Section
Spencer Braun 10 12-14
Mitch Stanger 10 15-18
Nick Keller 12 9-15
Chris Allen 11 10-16 6th Section
Tom Maurer 12 12-17
Chris Rauch 12 10-22
Sartell Sabres (0-13 0-8 CLC)
The Sabres return four wrestlers with a great deal of experience. If they can fill out their weights look for them to make some big improvement this season.
J. R. Kelly 12 4-5
Andrew Demuth 11 7-8
Pat Hallerman 9 11-21
Travis Lewellyn 8 7-9
CENTRAL MINNESOTA MAT RATS TOP TEAMS
AAA
1. Saint Cloud Tech Tigers 8AAA
2. Fergus Falls Otters 8AAA
3. Alexandria Cardinals 8AAA
4. Willmar Cardinals 2AAA
5. Little Falls Flyers 8AAA
6. Brainerd Warriors 8AAA
7. North Branch Vikings 7AAA
8. Princeton Tigers 7AAA
9. Buffalo Bison 2AAA
10. Sauk Rapids 8AAA
11. Saint Cloud Apollo 8AAA
12. Chisago Lakes Wildcats 7AAA
AA
1. Litchfield Dragons 5AA
2. Saint Michael-Albertville Knights 4AA
3. Milaca Wolves 6AA
4. Minnewaska Lakers 7AA
5. Foley Falcons 6AA
6. Becker Bulldogs 6AA
7. Sauk Centre Mainstreeters 7AA
8. BOLD Warriors 5AA
9. Yellow Medicine East Sting 2AA
10. Long Prairie Thunder 7AA
11. Albany Huskies 6AA
12. Rocori Spartans 6AA
A
1. Pierz Pioneers 6A
2. New York Mills Eagles 7A
3. Paynesville Bulldogs 6A
4. Eden Valley-Watkins Eagles 5A
5. West Central Area Knights 7A
6. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City Falcons 5A
7. Bertha Hewitt/Verndale Raiders 7A
8. Mille Lacs Raiders 6A
9. Wheaton-Herman-Norcross Bullets 7A
10. Kimball Cubs 5A
11. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Jaquars 6A
12. MACCRAY Wolverines 4A/KMS Fighting Saints 4A
Coaches, please keep me informed of your team's success throughout the season. With each edition, I would like to share their success in The Guillotine Section Reports. Please send relevant information for Class A individual and team ratings as well. I will also report your results to The Guillotine results page if you would like. Please either fax (1-320-363-4192) or email matrat@astound.net / cmmatrat@hotmail.com those tournament brackets and your dual meet results. Thanks, The Mat Rat Roger Mischke