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Central Minnesota Mat Rats Preseason Report
November 15, 2004
By Roger Mischke, now in his 10th season of Central Minnesota Mat Rats coverage
Favorite: Saint Michael-Albertville Knights
Dark Horses: Foley Falcons; Milaca Wolves
Saint Michael-Albertville Knights
Head Coach: Greg Greeno
Class 2AA 2003-2004 State Champions
Section 4AA: 2003-2004 Section Champions
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 32-0 Overall 7-0 Conference
National Rating for 2003-2004 Season: 26th
The Knights will be looking to repeat in the Rum River Conference, Section 4AA and State Class AA honors. They return seven wrestlers with thirty wins or more which includes five returning state place winners. They might be better than last years team; when they had their best team in school history.
Returning Wrestlers
Mike Thorn 11th 49-0 Section Champion State Champion
Jake Grygelko 12th 44-4 Section Champion State Runner Up
Joe Grygelko 10th 44-7 Section Champion Fourth Place State
Chad Little 11th 43-7 Section Champion Fifth Place State
Luke Vetsch 12th 35-10 Section Champion Sixth Place State
Mickey Kirk 11th 37-9 Section Champion
Andy Hackenmueller 11th 36-10 Second Section
Caleb Mcachern 12th 23-16 Third Section
Kurt Schumm 11th 18-15 Fifth Section
Dan Greeno 11th 14-1
Alex Becker 10th 14-2
Steve Heglund 11th 18-5
Milaca Wolves
Head Coach: Randy Zimmer
Section 6AA: 2003-2004 Section Champions
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 40-4 Overall 6-1 Conference
Guillotine Finals Ratings: Third
The Wolves will be looking forward to another great season; but it may be hard to meet last years dual meet marks. They return six section place winners including four state qualifiers and an excellent junior varsity team. They should challenge for the section 6AA team title once again.
Returning Wrestlers
Chuck LaMee 12th 32-12 Section Champion
Steven Vedders 11th 31-13 Second Section
John Fradette 12th 43-6 Second Section
Andy Kotsmith 12th 31-10 Second Section
Cody Kragt 11th 29-14 Third Section
Axel Totzke 12th 19-23 Fifth Section
Chris Peterson 12th 23-17
Dan Crain 11th 10-1
Torin Erickson 11th 10-5
Chris Kragt 11th 10-4
Steven Yeats 12th 11-5
Andy Peterson 11th 12-11
Ben Johnson 12th 9-12
Clinton Swenson 12th 8-10
Foley Falcons
Head Coach: Lyle Freudenberg
Section 6AA: 2003-2004 Runner Up
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 22-6 Overall 5-2 Conference
Guillotine Final Rating: Lean and Mean
The Falcons will be looking to improve on last years dual meet marks with seven section place winners; including two state qualifiers and four others with twelve wins or more. The Falcons should challenge for Section Team title in 6AA; it could be their year to return to the state tourney.
Returning Wrestlers
Greg Stumvoll 12th 31-10 Section Champion
Zach Rajkowski 12th 30-10 Second Section
Kyle Henry 12th 27-12 Third Section
Jacob Bowland 9th 19-16 Third Section
Jake Jaeckels 12th 22-13 Fourth Section
Jared Freudenberg 11th 19-17 Fourth Section
Luke Young 11th 14-18 Fifth Section
Nick Kotsmith 12th 19-13
Zach LaVigne 11th 19-10
Travis Miller 12th 13-13 Injured
Josh Gondeck 11th 12-11
Mora/Pine City Mustangs
Head Coach: Tom Youngblom
Section 6AA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 22-6 Overall 1-6 Conference
The Mustangs could improve on their overall dual meet mark and should make a big improvement on dual Conference dual meet dual meet record. With five section place winners; three with twenty wins or more returning should be among the top teams in section 6AA. Which will be a section with great balance.
Returning Wrestlers
James Barnes 11th 24-15 Fifth Section
Jake Sallblad 11th 24-17 Fifth Section
Brandon Akkerman 11th 18-15 Fifth Section
Chris Sawatzky 10th 27-12 Fifth Section
Brad Koehn 9th 18-18 Fourth Section
David Johnson 11th 21-20
Randon Jackson 11th 29-19
Ben Mead 11th 23-14
Ben Besser 9th 12-17
Sam Thompson 12th 7-4
Zach VanVleet 10th 16-19
Tim Patenaude 12th 22-9 Injured
Big Lake Hornets
Head Coach: Loren Holthaus
Section 6AA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 17-13 Overall 4-3 Conference
The Hornets will be looking forward to a very good season where they should make big improvements on last years dual meet marks. They return seven section place winners; including two state place winners and three others with double figure wins. They should compete for one of the top four spots in Section 6AA.
Returning Wrestlers
Keith Lumley 12th 36-6 Section Champion Third Place State
Aaron Stolp 10th 30-9 Section Champion Sixth Place State
Trevor Knaeble 12th 29-7 Third Section
Nick Grecula 12th 23-9 Third Section
Tyler Sonenstahl 10th 17-17 Fifth Section
Justin Haag 9th 12-7 Fifth Section
Nick Fradella 12th 7-14 Sixth Section
Justin Nelson 9th 20-7
Kyle Curtis 12th 9-16
Casey Kern 10th 10-17
Ben Brown 9th 15-17
Jesse Hattesahl 11th 9-11
Chop Berg 11th 8-14
North Branch Vikings
Head Coach: Tony Aho
Section 7AAA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 10-21 Overall 0-7 Conference
The Vikings should make improvements over last years dual meet marks with the return of five section place winners and seven wrestlers with double figure wins.
Returning Wrestlers
Jeremy Bergerson 12th 30-10 Second Section
Jeff Holmgren 12th 12-9 Injured
Josh Schwab 11th 20-23 Sixth Section
Ryan Decorsey 11th 20-12
Cory Gallmeier 12th 18-20
Joe Lofboom 12th 12-12 Sixth Section
Zack Backus 12th 18-27 Sixth Section
Cory Haley 12th 9-8 Sixth Section
Ed Meier 12th 7-5
Matt Newham 9th 9-6
Princeton Tigers
Head Coach: Mark Hayes
Section 7AAA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 11-22 Overall 4-3 Conference
The Tigers could make an improvement on last years overall dual meet marks. They return three section place winners including four with twenty wins and two others with double figure wins.
Returning Wrestlers
Brad Aasen 12th 26-14 Fifth Section
Matt Jensen 11th 24-18 Fourth Section
Nick Peltier 11th 22-17
Casey Quinn 10th 11-26
Chad Burkholder 11th 15-28 Sixth Section
Derek Fay 12th 7-16
Chisago Lakes Wildcats
Head Coach: Shawn Frederixon
Section 7AAA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 6-25 2-5 Conference
The Wildcats could make an improvement on last years dual meet marks as they return four wrestlers with twenty wins or more including two section place winners.
Returning Wrestlers
Brian Jones 11th 30-7 Fourth Section
Luke Anderson 12th 26-4 Third Section
Bobby Ferrier 11th 27-13
Dan Germuenden 11th 20-19
John Hogie 10th 9-13
Scott Creen 12th 10-17
Zimmerman Thunder
Head Coach: Steve Vevea
Section 5A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 1-22
The Thunder will be new to the Rum River Conference this season; they should improve on last years dual meet ledger. They return four wrestlers with eighteen wins or more including two state qualifiers.
Returning Wrestlers
Zach Nielson 10th 31-8 Section Champion
Marcus Luniewski 12th 25-14 Second Section
Ryan Corrow-Roller 12th 19-15
Jacob Carpenter 12th 18-18 Fifth Section
Ron Duresky 12th 8-8
Favorite: Sauk Centre Mainstreeters
Dark Horse: Paynesville Bulldogs; Albany Huskies
Sauk Centre Mainstreeters
Head Coach: Ken Vogt
Section 7AA: 2003-2004 Final Four
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: Overall 18-6 4-0 Conference
Guillotine Final Rating: Tenth
The Mainstreeters will be looking to achieve last years dual marks with the return of seven section place winners including four state qualifiers and a state champion and two place winners. They also have three others with double figure winners that will be returning. The Mainstreeters should be the favorite in the WCN and among the top four teams in Section 7AA team action.
Returning Wrestlers
Kurt Hawkinson 12th 42-2 WCC Champ/1st Section/State Champion
Brian Beilke 12th 41-4 WCC Champion/2nd Section/4th State
Zach Winter 12th 37-6 Second Section Fourth Place State
Jake Uphus 11th 28-16 Second Section
Jozy Olson 12th 29-13 Fifth Section
Brad Hartigan 12th 17-16 Fifth Section
Steve Hollenkamp 12th 19-18
Weston Wonder 12th 14-14
Drew Fischer 11th 5-4
Adam Helgeson 10th 7-10
Paynesville Bulldogs
Head Coach: Tim Woehler
Section 6A: 2003-2004 Section Runner Up
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 17-15 Overall 3-1 Conference
Guillotine Final Rating: Lean and Mean
The Bulldogs will have a very interesting transition year with a new head coach; look for them to challenge last years dual meet marks and for West Central Conference honors. They should be one of the top four team in section 6A. The Bulldogs return eight section place winners including three state qualifiers. They could be one of the top Class A teams by seasons end if the younger and lighter wrestlers improve.
Returning Wrestlers
Sean Glenz 11th 41-2 Section Champion
Joey Sheridan 11th 24-13 Second Section
Todd Thielen 12th 20-19 Second Section
Joel Kerzman 11th 33-8 Third Section
Jack Mueller 12th 22-18 Fifth Section
Josh Tebben 12th 21-20 Fifth Section
Keith Klein 11th 20-21 Fourth Section
Jordan Christian 9th 11-22 Fourth Section
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder
Head Coach: Larry Edgerton
Section 7AA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 12-11 Overall 1-3 Conference
The Thunder could challenge last years dual meet marks; they will be a young squad with some outstanding leaders back including a state champion, a third place finisher and three others with sixteen or more wins. If they develop a balanced lineup they could possibly gain a top four spot in this very balanced Section 7AA.
Returning Wrestlers
Derek Pesta 11th 30-9 Section Champion State Champion
Sam Schad 11th 42-1 WCC Champ/1st Section/3rd Place State
Pat Jenkins 11th 30-5 Injured
Brad Twardowski 10th 18-19
Mitch Ainali 11th 16-12 Fifth Section
Chad Hibbs 10th 9-20
Doug Jasken 11th 8-22
Albany Huskies
Head Coach: Dan Anderson
Section 6AA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 14-9 Overall 2-2 Conference
The Huskies should improve on last years dual meet marks. The Huskies made a great showing at years end; look for the three section place winners including one state qualifiers and four others with double figure wins to be a force in the West Central Conference and to challenge for a top four spot in what will be a very balanced Section 6AA.
Returning Wrestlers
Scott Schlangen 12th 24-3 Section Champion
Brad Maciejewski 10th 28-9 Third Section
Bret Mandel 12th 16-16 Fourth Section
Matt Dowell 9th 17-22
Kurt Schlangen 9th 11-17
Ryan Rolfes 10th 13-22
Sergei Krougov 10th 11-22
Melrose Dutchmen
Head Coach: Vaughn Glasener
Section 6AA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 6-17 Overall 0-4 Conference
The Dutchmen made a great showing at the Section 6AA Tourney last season; look for them to make an improvement on last years dual meet marks. They return three section place winners and four others with double figure wins. If they get spread out and some of their younger wrestlers improve they could make an interesting challenge for a number of teams by seasons end.
Returning Wrestlers
Noel Meyer 11th 27-10 Third Section
Josh Hoppe 12th 27-8 Fourth Section
Eric Schoenberg 12th 27-13 Sixth Section
Justin Foote 12th 16-24
Chris Goebel 12th 23-9
Kirby Wensmann 10th 9-22
Dan Raeker 11th 10-17
Nathan Klaphake 10th 11-22
Favorite: Minnewaska Lakers
Dark Horses: Benson Braves
Minnewaska Lakers
Head Coach: Wes Tessman
Section 7AA: 2003-2004 Section Runner Up
Dual Meet Marks 2003-2004: 23-1 Overall 5-0 Conference
Final Guillotine Rating: Ninth
The Lakers will be hard pressed to match last years overall dual meet marks. But they should be looking forward to a great season with six section place winners; including two state qualifiers and seven others with a great deal of experience. They will be a big favorite in the West Central South and should challenge for honors in the very balanced Section 7AA team race.
Returning Wrestlers
Taylor Jergenson 12th 29-12 Section Champion
Sam Goracke 10th 31-12 WCC Champion Second Section
Trevor Larson 11th 31-7 Third Section
Joe Swartz 12th 33-7 WCC Champion Third Section
Colin Cihlar 11th 29-13 Third Section
Cody Pahan 12th 25-9 Third Section
Allen Lutterman 11th 8-3
Dan Braaten 9th 11-11
David Bond 9th 11-26
Cass Kreitlow 10th 10-20
Keith Erickson 12th 8-15
Jason Anderson 12th 5-12
Alan Erickson 10th 4-6
Benson Braves
Head Coach: Steve Ricard
Section 4A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 10-8 Overall 4-1 Conference
The Braves should improve on last years overall dual meet mark with five section place winners returning along with three others with a great deal of experience. They will have great leadership by a pair of seniors returning state qualifier and a third place finisher in the section. They could challenge for West Central South honors and should challenge for a top four spot in Section 4A.
Returning Wrestlers
Scott Thompson 12th 36-3 WCC Champion Second Section
Abe Miller 12th 30-4 WCC Champion Third Section
Kevin Wersinger 11th 26-16 Fifth Section
Brady Lee 12th 22-16 Fifth Section
Wade Miller 12th 14-13 Fifth Section
Tyler Giese 12th 16-19
Brenton Lustfield 9th 4-5
Brandon Berens 9th 9-27
Montevideo Thunder Hawks
Head Coach: Jeff Gallagher
Section 3AA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 9-11 Overall 2-3 Conference
The Thunder Hawks should improve on last seasons dual meet marks with four section place winners returning and five others with a great deal of experience. They could be a surprise team in the West Central South and they should challenge for a top four spot in Section 3AA.
Returning Wrestlers
Gage Halverson 11th 30-7 Third Section
Tallen Wald 11th 29-8 Fifth Section
Tony Klosterboer 10th 26-10 Sixth Section
James Gallagher 11th 21-15 Fourth Section
Tyler Kanten 10th 10-16
Jordan Baldwin 11th 7-13
Tom Peterson 12th 5-10
Patrick Williamson 12th 7-17
Colin Krueger 11th 4-3
Morris Area/Hancock Tigers
Head Coach: Spencer Yohe
Section 7AA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 8-6 Overall 3-2 Conference
The Tigers should improve on last years dual meet marks with two section place winners returning along with five others with a great deal of experience. If they develop some of their younger wrestlers they could have a very successful season.
Returning Wrestlers
Jared Moser 11th 26-7 WCC Champion/Injured???
Jacob Nohl 11th 26-16 Fourth Section
Mike Hoffman 12th 15-18 Fifth Section
Justin Rohloff 11th 4-7 Injured
Kody Kramer 11th 9-13
Max Koehntop 10th 8-18
Kyle Feuchtenberger 10th 14-21
Lac qui Parle Valley Eagles
Head Coach: Wade Stottler
Section 3AA
Dual Marks for 2003-2004: 3-20 Overall 0-5 Conference
Look for the Eagles to make a big improvement on their dual meet marks of last season. They return five section place winners; if they fill in with some younger wrestlers they could have a very successful season.
Returning Wrestlers
Nate Barker 10th 32-5 Section Champion
David Carruth 12th 25-8 Second Section
Brock Kanstrup 10th 21-14 Fifth Section
Adam Dvorak 11th 16-11 Fifth Section
Erick Jokinen 8th 5-8 Fifth Section
Derik Miller 9th 3-2
New London-Spicer Wildcats
Head Coach: Jair Toedter
Section 5AA
Dual Meet Marks 2003-2004: 1-17 Overall 1-4 Conference
Look for the Wildcats to make a big improvement on their overall dual meet mark of last season. If they can stay healthy and their young wrestlers continue to improve they should have a successful season; with two section place winners returning and three others with a great deal of experience.
Returning Wrestlers
Adam Luberts 10th 24-14 Fifth Section
Craig Keller 10th 18-18 Fifth Section
Chad Henley 9th 12-16
Steve Westby 12th 8-0 Injured
Paul Peterson 11th 11-22
Litchfield Dragons
Head Coach: Chip Rankin
Class AA: 2003-2004 Consolation Champions
Section 5AA: 2003-2004 Section Champions
Conference: Wright County Conference
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 28-4 Overall 6-2 Conference
Guillotine Final Rating: Seventh
The Dragons will have a big challenge to match last years dual meet marks; but they should however be looking forward to another very successful season. The Dragons have six section place winners returning including two state qualifiers; three others with a double figure wins. The will also welcome back two wrestlers returning to their squad with a great deal of experience. They should challenge for WCC honors and Section 5AA team honors.
Returning Wrestlers
Cory Schlack 12th 35-7 Section Champion
A. J. Werner 12th 35-6 Fourth Section
Beau Penk 11th 42-3 Section Champion Sixth Place State
Reed Wimmer 11th 31-12 Fifth Section
David Malepsy 10th 23-16 Sixth Section
Dan Klapotz 10th 14-11
Blayne Johnson 11th 15-14
Frank Koch 12th 16-9 Fifth Section
Jon Malepsy 12th 12-14
Joe Schoolmeesters 12th 13-11 2yrs Ago Injured
Becker Bulldogs
Head Coach: Brad Novak
Section 6AA: 2003-2004 Section Final Four
Conference: Wright County Conference
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 16-11 Overall 3-5
Guillotine Final Rating: Lean and Mean
The Bulldogs should improve on last years dual meet marks with six section place winners returning including one state qualifier and two others with a great deal of experience. By seasons end they could challenge for a top four spot in this very balanced 6AA team race if their younger wrestlers improve over the season.
Returning Wrestlers
Robert Koranda 10th 26-9 Second Section
Russ Lumley 11th 31-10 Third Section
Brandon Backes 12th 26-14 Fifth Section
Mike Hopkins 12th 21-5 Third Section
Mike Rittenour 11th 23-19
Emery Forsythe 10th 11-7 Fourth Section
Jeremy Nelson 12th 18-14 Fifth Section
Carlos Patino 12th 6-19
Buffalo Bison
Head Coach: John Barlund
Section 2AAA
Conference: North Suburban
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 12-14 Overall 3-4 Conference
Look for the Bison to have a good season; with five section place winners; including two state qualifiers returning. Along with three other returning wrestlers with a great of experience they should improve on last years overall dual meet mark. They potentially could be a force to be reckon with by seasons end in Section 2AAA.
Returning Wrestlers
Tyler Reiss 12th 31-7 Section Champion
Mike Christensen 12th 29-8 Second Section
Jeremy Welter 12th 24-9 Third Section
Derek Klatt 10th 21-12 Third Section
Tom Maghrak 12th 16-13 Sixth Section
Scott Crawford 12th 15-15
Carter Vogt 9th 12-17
Eric Rogness 11th 9-21
Annandale/Maple Lake Lightning
Head Coach: Dean Jennissen
Section 5AA: 2003-2004 Section Runner Up
Conference: Wright County Conference
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 15-8 Overall 3-4 Conference
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
Look for Lightning to make big improvements over last years dual meet marks with six returning section place winners including one state qualifier. They also have four others with a great deal of varsity experience. The Lightning should challenge for WCC honors and Section 5AA team honors.
Returning Wrestlers
Ben Anderson 11th 28-6 Second Section
Brad Salverson 10th 20-13 Third Section
Adam Michalski 12th 17-16 Fourth Section
Nick Clemence 9th 9-9 Fourth Section
Tyler Wadman 10th 12-9 Fifth Section
Nick Demarais 12th 16-14
Matt Schultz 12th 14-17
Jake Anderson 8th 8-14
Zach Stumpf 10th 8-13
Corey Salveson 9th 13-2 (Junior Varsity)
Kyle Erickson 9th 14-2 (Junior Varsity)
Joe Puncochar 9th 12-3 (Junior Varsity)
Breckenridge Cowboys
Head Coach: Marty Lanter
Section 7A: 2003-2004 Section Final Four
Conference: Heart Of Lakes
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 11-13 Overall
The Cowboys are looking forward to a very successful season with five returning section place winners and three others with a great of experience. With a smooth transition of coaches the Cowboys should make a big improvement on last years dual meet mark. The Cowboys should be a top four team in the Section 7A team race.
Returning Wrestlers
Spencer Beech 10th 23-4 Second Section
Tyler Ascheman 11th 26-13 Third Section
Jesse Stuehrenberg 11th 23-14 Fourth Section
Seth Praus 10th 16-10 Third Section
Andy VanHecke 10th 10-16
Jon Krause 8th 7-7
Jake Owens 9th 5-6
Monticello Magic
Head Coach: Matt Palmer
Section 5AA
Conference: North Suburban Conference
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 8-18 Overall 1-6 Conference
The Magic could improve on last years dual meet marks with the return of three state qualifiers including two state place winners. They also return five others with nine wins or more. If their younger wrestlers improve over the season they could surprise someone at seasons end.
Returning Wrestlers
Jon Dahlheimer 12th 34-6 Section Champion Fifth Place State
Ryan Mergen 12th 37-6 Section Champion Fifth Place State
Michael Land 9th 19-3 Section Champion
Just Davis 11th 19-18
Tim McDonald 12th 10-13
Tyler Fischer 12th 13-19
Dan O'Neill 12th 18-20
Brandon Henry 11th 9-12
Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus Road Crew
Head Coach: Doug Lee
Section 7AA
Conference: Mid State Conference
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 2-14
The Road Crew return two section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. They could improve on last years dual meet mark they get some numbers out for the program. I am not sure how much longer the Road Crew will be included in this report because the Coach did not response to several efforts to make contact.
Returning Wrestlers
Brendon McNamara 11th 23-14 Fifth Section
Marcus Hernandez 9th 12-13 Sixth Section
Charlie McCoy 11th 14-12
Jesse Hernandez 10th 17-16
Mike Headstrom 12th 8-20
Favorites: New York Mills Eagles
Dark Horse: Bertha Hewitt/Verndale Raiders
New York Mills Eagles
Head Coach: Eric Niemi
Class A: 2003-2004 Consolation Champions
Section 7A: 2003-2004 Section Champions
Dual Meet Marks 2003-2004: 23-5 Overall 5-1 Conference
Final Guillotine Rating: Ninth
The Eagles should improve on last years outstanding dual meet marks as they are returning ten section place winners; including five state qualifiers and three others with a great deal of experience. The Eagles will also welcome back a state qualifier from two years ago. They will be looking for PRC honors and Section 7A and State honors this season.
Returning Wrestlers
Jeramie Weller 12th 42-9 PRC Champ/Section Champ/6th State
Brent Weller 12th 30-10 Second Section
Jason Burg 10th 33-11 PRC Champ Second Section
Cody Salo 12th 37-8 Second Section
Jared Hotakainen 11th 34-8 PRC Champ Third Section
Jake Hendrickx 11th 22-16 Second Section
Brandon Marsh 11th 25-16 PRC Champ Third Section
Devlin Hessig 11th 20-11 Third Section
Zac Hintzman 12th 22-12 Fourth Section
Dan Malone 11th 23-16 Fourth Section
Tim Wegschied 12th 25-19
Logyn Saewert 11th 9-9 PRC Champ
Mark Simpson 10th 5-5
Jeremy Hagen 10th 24-6 Second Section 2yrs ago (Injured)
Bertha Hewitt/Verndale Raiders
Head Coach: Steve Techam
Section 7A: 2003-2004 Runner Up
Dual Meet Marks 2003-2004: 22-4 Overall 6-0 Conference Champions
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
The Raiders are looking forward to a very good season with five section place winners; including three state qualifiers and six others with a great deal of experience. They could match last years dual meets marks and will be looking for PRC, Section 7A and State honors.
Returning Wrestlers
Aaron Moenkedick 11th 26-16 Second Section
Josh Denny 11th 23-16 Second Section
Sam Moenkedick 9th 23-21 Second Section
Jasper Oyster 11th 33-9 Fifth Section
Ethan Kern 9th 26-5 Third Section
Joseph Miner 11th 23-14
Tony Schul 10th 18-17
Dustin Denny 9th 18-22
Gavin Messer 12th 19-22
Martin Braaten 11th 12-17
Matt Moenkedick 8th 9-2
Ottertail Central Bulldogs
Head Coach: Kevin Anderson
Section 7A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 8-13 Overall 4-2 Conference
The Bulldogs have four section place winners returning along with four others with a great deal of experience. Look for them to improve on their overall dual meet mark of last season.
Returning Wrestlers
Nick Hanson 12th 25-12 Fourth Section
Will Luhning 12th 19-11 Fourth Section
Derick Frederick 12th 28-11 Fifth Section
Kelly Januszewski 11th 13-7 Fourth Section
Carl Stenoien 10th 18-18
Sean Hammer 12th 12-25
Nick Sydow 12th 11-18
Dylan Jorgenson 10th 11-13
Osakis Silverstreaks
Head Coach: Brad Hoffarth
Section 7A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 6-16 Overall 2-4 Conference
The Silverstreaks should improve on last years overall dual meet mark with three section place winners returning including one state qualifier and four others with a great deal of experience.
Returning Wrestlers
Chad Rodriquez 11th 27-9 Section Champion
Eric Wiener 11th 24-10 Third Section
Michael Waldvogel 11th 18-10 Third Section
Troy Leuth 11th 15-23
Grant Allen 11th 15-21
Clinton Wiener 9th 14-16
Todd Frie 9th 13-16
Browerville/Eagle Valley Broncos
Head Coach: Andy Lancaster
Section 7A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 12-10 Overall 2-4 Conference
The Broncos will be hard pressed to improve on last years overall dual meet marks; but look for them to have a good season. They have two section champions, a section place winner and four others returning with a great deal of experience.
Returning Wrestlers
Torrey Line 10th 36-4 Section Champion
Grant Benz 11th 30-8 Section Champion
Lance Dehn 12th 20-17 Fifth Section
Brian Denny 8th 15-19
Tyler Dreher 9th 14-19
Ryan Spandl 11th 13-23
Jeremy Middendorf 12th 11-25
Menagha-Sebeka Warriors
Head Coach: Dave Tompari
Section 7A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 4-15 Overall 1-5 Conference
The Warriors should make some improvement on last years dual meet marks with two state qualifiers returning and six others with a great deal of experience. If their young wrestlers improve they could have a very good season.
Returning Wrestlers
Kirby Anderson 11th 37-6 PRC Champ/Section Champion/3rd State
Travis Ahlf 11th 34-8 Section Runner Up
Tyler Ahlf 9th 21-13
Brandon Kessler 12th 17-15
Larry Martini 10th 18-21
Reid Anderson 9th 12-23
Doug Ratcliff 12th 14-19
Adam Johnson 11th 10-27
Parkers Prairie Panthers
Head Coach: Larry Lahman
Section 7A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 5-18 Overall 1-5 Conference
The Panthers have three section place winners returning and two others with a great deal of experience.
Returning Wrestlers
Aaron Walsh 12th 29-8 Third Section
Isaac Dorn 12th 24-11 Fourth Section
Jason Fiedler 12th 20-19 Fifth Section
Chad Oeltjenbruns 9th 6-15
Chris Birkholtz 9th 4-9
Favorite: Pierz Pioneers
Dark Horse: Eden Valley-Watkins Eagles
Pierz Pioneers
Head Coach: Mark Jensen
Class A: 2003-2004 State Champions
Section 6A: 2003-2004 Section Champions
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 33-2 Overall 8-0 Conference
The Pioneers might even be better than last season with twelve section place winners returning including four state place winners and four others with a great deal of experience. They will welcome the return of a injured wrestler that is a two time state place winner. If they stay healthy they may be one of the top teams in the state regardless of what class.
Returning Wrestlers
Kyle Bednar 11th 45-2 Section Champion Third Place State
Jon Andres 12th 39-9 Section Champion Fourth Place State
Warren Gall 11th 36-9 Section Champion Fourth Place State
Jesse Zajac 12th 18-6 Section Champion Sixth Place State
Hank Virnig 10th 42-5 Section Champion
Kyle Girtz 11th 36-7 Section Champion
Nathan Britz 12th 27-15 Section Champion
Joe Hyatt 12th 12-5 Section Champion
Matt Mrnak 12th 28-11 Second Section
Scott Janson 9th 31-12 Third Section
Cody Luberts 12th 17-21 Fourth Section
Tyler Stumpf 12th 9-8 Third Section
Scott Solinger 12th 13-2
Chuck Boser 11th 12-2
Nick Gruber 12th 16-10
Mark Lust 12th 5-1
Nathan Janson 11th 5-1 Injured (yr. ago 1st Section/3rd State 44-2)
Eden Valley-Watkins Eagles
Head Coach: Jay Johnson
Section 5A: 2003-2004 Runner Up
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 14-5 Overall 7-1 Conference
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
The Eagles could improve on last years overall dual meet mark if they can stay healthy. They have ten section place winners returning including four state qualifiers and fours others with a great deal of experience. The Eagles will challenge for team honors in section 5A.
Returning Wrestlers
Eric Sullinger 12th 37-5 Section Champion
Adam Hiltner 11th 38-5 Third Section
Raymen Rice 11th 30-10 Third Section
Ryan Sullivan 10th 31-9 Third Section
Nick Peterson 11th 28-10 Second Section
Mike Berg 11th 23-14 Injured
Phillip Magedanz 11th 22-20 Section Champion
Chris Faber 10th 23-15 Third Section
Dustin Kramer 9th 17-4
Paul Stommes 10th 18-21 Second Section
Luke Stommes 11th 13-16 Fourth Section
Sean Topp 12th 9-12 Injured
Jason Dorman 11th 6-14 Injured
Riley Rice 9th 5-7 Fifth Section
Kimball Cubs
Head Coach: Frank Schiefelbein
Section 5A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 8-20 Overall 4-3 Conference
The Cubs should improve on last years overall dual meet mark if they stay healthy thru out the season. They have six returning section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience. They could challenge for a top four spot in the Section 5A team race.
Returning Wrestlers
Dan Barthel 11th 29-10 Third Section
Erich Deutsch 12th 23-16 Fifth Section
John Hanley 10th 20-14
Peter Jonas 12th 16-15 Fourth Section
David Dahnke 11th 15-16 Fourth Section
Jacob Kieke 9th 17-19 Fourth Section
Chris Barthel 10th 17-21 Fifth Section
Aaron Dahlinger 12th 9-15
Howard Lake-Waverly Winsted Lakers/Lester Prairie Bulldogs
Head Coach: Jeff Granrud/Marcus Halverson
Section 5A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 7-13 Overall 1-7 Conference/Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 2-12 Overall
The coop of the Lakers and the Bulldogs will produce better dual meet marks with the return nine section place winners six others with a great deal of experience. If they are cleared to go class A they should be a challenger for a top four spot in the Section 5A team race.
Returning Wrestlers
Ryan Miller 11th 22-11 Third Section
Shane Khan 10th 25-12 Third Section
Alex Schlueter 11th 21-15 Fourth Section
Clark Ostvig 10th 16-12
Steve Bobrowske 11th 19-17
Tony Horstmann 8th 10-17
Zach Crowley 11th 8-18 Fifth Section
Andrew Huhn 9th 7-11
Returning Wrestlers LP
Tyler Kloss 11th 26-4 Third Section
Nick Selchow 12th 20-12 Fourth Section
Harrison Kusske 11th 20-11 Fourth Section
Jason Latzke 11th 21-12 Fifth Section
Mychal Penaz 11th 11-10 Fifth Section
Mitchel Mochinski 11th 8-17
Lucas Kloss 9th 6-12
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Jaquars
Head Coach: Rich Vos
Section 6A: 2003-2004 Final Four
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 13-15 Overall 5-2 Conference
The Jaquars will have a hard time matching last years good dual meet marks. They return three section place winners; including a state qualifier and two others with a great deal of experience.
Returning Wrestlers
Tyler Rath 11th 25-12 Second Section
Travis Rath 8th 25-14 Third Section
Danny Borgerding 11th 21-16 Fourth Section
Matt Breitbach 11th 20-21
Anthony Tullis 10th 18-20
Dylan Hinnenkamp 9th 9-27
Holdingford Huskers
Head Coach: TBA
Section 6A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 5-16 Overall 1-7 Conference
The Huskers could improve on last years mark with two section place winners returning and six other wrestlers returning with a great deal of experience.
Returning Wrestlers
Charles Schiller 11th 20-16 Third Section
Lewis Becker 11th 18-13
Lewis Lumley 9th 17-11
Alex Huls 9th 16-19
Calvin Becker 10th 13-13 Fifth Section
Jason Hadley 11th 10-23
Max Posch 11th 7-12
Luke Larson 9th 6-11
Rockford Rockets
Head Coach: Jerry Weyer
Section 5AA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 3-11 Overall 2-5 Conference
The Rockets could make a improvement on last years over all dual meet mark if they can increase their numbers. They do return three section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience.
Returning Wrestlers
Jake Barnes 12th 25-13 Fifth Section
Lane Dumas 12th 27-10 Fourth Section
Mike Torgerson 12th 18-15 Fourth Section
T. J. Delaney 12th 14-16
Adam Clark 12th 10-14
Royalton Royals
Head Coach: John Holthaus
Enrollment: 205
Conference: Central Minnesota
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 3-18 Overall 2-5 Conference
The Royals can improve on their overall dual meet mark if they can increase participation. They have one section place winner returning and three others with a great deal of experience.
Returning Wrestlers
Gary Borash 12th 25-15 Third Section
Keith Schlichting 10th 12-20
Jamie Carlson 10th 8-28
Chris Kowakzyk 12th 9-17
Favorites: Little Falls Flyers
Dark Horses: Willmar Cardinals/Brainerd Warriors/Rocori Spartans
Little Falls Flyers
Head Coach: Mike Hendrickson
Section 8AAA: 2003-2004 Final Four
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 12-12 Overall 3-5 Conference
The Flyers should make a big improvement on last years dual meet marks if they can stay healthy. With twelve section place winners returning including two state qualifiers; one a state place winner and one other with a great deal of experience. They welcome the return of Chris Roach back to lineup; a state qualifier two years ago. The Flyers should be a big favorite in the CLC and should challenge for 8AAA team honors.
Returning Wrestlers
Ted Wilczek 11th 29-9 Section Champion Sixth Place State
Troy Biermaier 11th 16-10 Section Champion
Josh Bue 11th 24-13 Third Section
Jason Brill 10th 27-10 Fourth Section
Brandon Freudenrich 12th 22-13 Fourth Section
Jacob Goebel 11th 20-9 Fifth Section
Mike Lodermeier 11th 19-16 Fifth Section
Randy Przybilla 10th 15-18 Third Section
Steve Strack 10th 11-16 Fifth Section
Aaron Olson 12th 15-17 Seventh Section
Andy Hegna 11th 8-17 Sixth Section
Rick Waltman 12th 3-16 Sixth Section
Steve Newman 12th 10-12
Chris Roach 11th 3-0 Injured (23-13 Second Section yr. Ago)
Brainerd Warriors
Head Coach: Robert Brakke
Section 8AAA: 2003-2004 Final Four
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 13-7 Overall 7-1 Conference
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
The Warriors will be looking forward to another strong season with five section place returning; including one state qualifier and four others with a great deal of experience. They should challenge last years overall dual meet mark and should challenge for possible CLC title. They could be a top four team in the Section 8AAA team race.
Returning Wrestlers
Kyle Dukowitz 12th 28-11 Second Section
Adam Hahnert 12th 21-16 Seventh Section
Tyler Jensen 9th 28-7 Third Section
Nate Rubin 10th 14-12 Fourth Section
Ryan McKay 11th 18-15 Fifth Section
Mitchell Yager 11th 11-6
Nick Loreno 11th 8-5
Jake Patnode 9th 7-6
Grant Jaeche 12th 12-22
Rocori Spartans
Head Coach: Paul Court
Section 6A: 2003-2004 Final Four
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 15-10 Overall 6-2 Conference
The Spartans could make an improvement on last years overall dual meet mark with six section place winners returning including state qualifiers and two with a great deal of experience. They could challenge in the CLC if their younger wrestlers improve. Look for the Spartans to also challenge for a top four spot in what will be a very balance Section 6AA.
Returning Wrestlers
Grant Johnson 12th 29-6 Section Champion
Darrin Massmann 11th 14-9 Section Champion
Chuck Aho 12th 23-11 Third Section
Kyle Schroeder 11th 22-15 Fourth Section
Sam Howe 11th 20-13 Fifth Section
Nate Klein 12th 18-16 Fourth Section
Matt Toren 12th 12-5
Justin Heurung 12th 9-7
Willmar Cardinals
Head Coach: Tom Beyer
Section 2AAA
Dual Meet Marks 2003-2004: 9-4 Overall 6-2 Conference
Look for the Cardinals have a strong season; they could improve on last years dual meet marks. They return five section place winners; including two state qualifiers and seven others with a great deal of experience. They should challenge for CLC honors and should be a top four team in Section 2AAA team action.
Returning Wrestlers
Peter Johnson 12th 29-4 Second Section
Kyle Nelson 12th 25-6 Section Champion
Anthony Neuman 12th 22-14 Fourth Section
Benjamin Thonvold 12th 25-8
Brady Gilb 10th 20-6
Brandt Haglund 10th 20-10
Jared Dahl 12th 9-11 Sixth Section
Josh Dahlke 11th 12-15
Aaron Friehl 11th 6-8
Drew Larson 10th 5-8 Fourth Section
Ben Martins 12th 6-4
Andrew East 11th 6-15
Alexandria Cardinals
Head Coach: Tom Ellison
Section 8AAA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 10-15 Overall 4-4 Conference
The Cardinals are returning a lot of experience including eight section place winners and one state qualifier. They should make an improvement on last years dual meet marks. They could be a sleeper in the CLC and in Section 8AAA competition.
Returning Wrestlers
John Amundson 9th 28-6 Second Section
Damon Bullock 12th 26-10 Third Section
Brett Ripley 11th 21-17 Third Section
Nate Kelly 9th 18-16
Dustin Price 11th 12-7 Fifth Section
Pat Barrett 11th 13-13 Sixth Section
Chris Hobbs 11th 14-24 Sixth Section
Dan Kirscht 12th 12-25 Fifth Section
Dave Kirscht 11th 9-26 Seventh Section
Sauk Rapids Storm
Head Coach: John Lelwica
Section 8AAA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 9-17 Overall 3-4 Conference
The Storm should make a big improvement on last years dual meet marks with five section place winners and seven others returning with a great deal of experience. Depending how much the younger wrestlers improve they could be a force to be reckon with by seasons ends. They could possibly surprise someone by seasons end. They may be just a season away from a very strong team.
Returning Wrestlers
Mike Hines 10th 21-3
Mitch Rau 10th 21-11 Sixth Section
Wes Voigt 9th 14-9
Wade Cruser 12th 21-19 Seventh Section
Chris Allen 12th 13-20
Mitch Stanger 11th 19-22 Seventh Section
Tyler Spiczka 9th 10-9 Fifth Section
Keith Rothstein 10th 8-15
Cody Parsons 12th 8-17
Evan Warnert 9th 8-16 Fifth Section
Spencer Braun 11th 7-14
Chris Frenette 12th 8-16
St. Cloud Tech Tigers
Head Coach: Dave Schorn
Section 8AAA: 2003-2004 Section Runner Up
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 14-13 Overall 5-3 Conference
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
The Tigers will be hard pressed to improve on last years dual meet marks with five section place winners returning and one other with experience. The Tigers younger wrestlers will need to make some big strides for them to challenge in the CLC and the Section team races in 8AAA.
Returning Wrestlers
Andy Johnston 11th 31-9 Section Champion
Derek Orth 12th 33-8 Section Champion Sixth Place State
Paul Denne 12th 27-10 Third Section
John Mailloux 12th 28-12 Third Section
Alex Braun 12th 13-29 Sixth Section
Ryan Cameron 11th 9-22
St. Cloud Apollo Eagles
Head Coach: Tim Bengston
Section 8AAA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 5-19 Overall 1-7 Conference
The Eagles will return one section place winner and three others with a great deal of experience; if the younger wrestlers improve they could improve on last years dual meet marks.
Returning Wrestlers
Brett Scharmer 11th 24-14 Fourth Section
Justin Pulliam 10th 18-17
Cam Jacobson 11th 9-22
Pete Engelbritson 12th 8-23
Sartell Sabres
Head Coach: Phil Corbett
Section 6AA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 2-14 Overall 0-8 Conference
The Sabres should improve on last years dual meet marks with seven section place winners; including one state qualifier returning. If they can fill in some of their upper weights they could have a very good season.
Returning Wrestlers
Travis Lewellyn 9th 27-10 Second Section
Andrew Demuth 12th 23-14 Fourth Section
Jeff Stang 10th 18-11 Fourth Section
Jess Coffin 9th 16-10 Sixth Section
Eric Freihammer 12th 16-21 Fifth Section
Pat Hallerman 12th 15-19 Sixth Section
T.J. Stang 10th 9-19 Sixth Section
Bryan Fischer 9th 6-3
Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City Falcons
Head Coach: Tim Roberg
Section 5A: 2003-2004 Section Champions
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 19-7 Overall
Final Guillotine Rating: Twelfth
The Falcons are looking forward to a very successful season with eight section place winners; including seven state qualifiers and one state place winner; along with four others with a great deal of experience they will looking for 212; Section 5AA and State honors this season. This could be the best Falcon team in school history.
Returning Wrestlers
Jason Losing 12th 41-3 Section Champion Fourth Place State
Adam Hoeper 12th 22-13 Section Champion
Nic Leither 9th 34-12 Second Section
Spencer Lund 12th 33-14 Second Section
Bill Wheeler 10th 29-16 Second Section
Matt Pearson 10th 27-10 Second Section
Aaron Rouser 12th 28-13 Second Section
A.J. Frederiksen 10th 27-14 Third Section
David Nelson 10th 11-30
Josh Lies 10th 8-13
Eric Peterson 11th 9-23
Mat Leither 11th 16-8
BOLD Warriors
Head Coach: Tom Gruhlke
Section 5AA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 12-10 Overall
The Warriors should make a big improvement on last years dual meet marks with four section place winners returning including three state qualifiers and seven others with a great deal of experience. They will also welcome back two state tourney veterans from two years ago from injury and sickness. The Warriors could possibly challenge for a top four spot in the Section 5AA team race.
Returning Wrestlers
Tom Elfering 11th 16-7 Second Section
Jon Kramer 11th 25-11 Second Section
Patrick LeVasseur 9th 20-20 Third Section
Cole Neubauer 11th 10-13 Second Section
Trent Squibb 11th 18-16
Ben Aaseth 11th 12-10
Chris Harmon 10th 13-14
Mark Pietig 11th 15-16
Ross Neubauer 10th 9-11
Dustin Fischer 12th 15-20
Gerald Freberg 12th 9-21
Ross Jahnke 12th 21-10 (Two Years Ago)
Mark Revier 11th 10-5 (Two Years Ago)
Yellow Medicine East Sting
Head Coach: Gary Wolf
Section 3AA: 2003-2004 Runner Up
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 15-4 Overall
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
The Sting will be hard pressed to improve on last years outstanding season; however they should be looking forward to another good season. With seven section place winners including two state place winners and in addition two others with a great deal of experience they should be a power in the 212 and be looking for a top four spot in the Section 3AA team race.
Returning Wrestlers
Chad Listul 12th 39-3 Second Section Third Place State
Ryan Tongen 12th 35-6 Section Champion Fifth Place State
Blaine Weber 12th 23-9 Second Section
Jordan Stock 11th 26-14 Third Section
Tom Jacobson 11th 18-18
London Cole 10th 18-16 Fifth Section
Matt Williams 11th 8-13 Sixth Section
Spenser Sannerud 11th 17-20 Fifth Section
Erick Isfeld 12th 12-20
MACCRAY Wolverines
Head Coach: Wayne Coulter
Section 4A
Dual Meet Marks 2003-2004: 9-11 Overall
The Wolverines return five section place winners including one state qualifier and three others with a great deal of experience. They should be looking at making a improvement on their overall dual meet record mark of last season.
Returning Wrestlers
Matt Uttermark 12th 20-10 Second Section
Trevor Steen 12th 22-11 Third Section
Tyler Steen 10th 32-5 Third Section
Mitch Grussing 10th 19-15 Fifth Section
Thomas Miller 11th 18-16
Jerad Berghorst 12th 11-7 Fifth Section
Joe DeGrote 9th 12-17
Mark DeGrote 10th 10-20
Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Fighting Saints
Head Coach: Wes Haglund
Section 4A: 2003-2004 Final Four
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 8-6 Overall
The Fighting Saints have four section place winners returning and three others with a great deal of experience. If they can fill in with some younger wrestlers they could improve on last years dual meet mark.
Returning Wrestlers
Kevin Steinhaus 8th 32-6 Fourth Section
Josh Wentzel 12th 29-7 Third Section
Darrin Carlson 12th 25-8 Fourth Section
Kordell VanHeuveln 12th 22-14 Fourth Section
Jeremy Merrill 10th 16-19
Nick Dahl 11th 10-23
Spencer Almen 9th 9-2
Renville County West Jaguars
Head Coach: Scott Fransen
Section 4A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 3-16 Overall
The Jaguars return one section place winner and six others with a great deal of experience. They could improve on last years dual meet mark if some of the younger wrestlers improve.
Returning Wrestlers
Josh Davis 12th 15-18 Fifth Section
Eric Schmidtman 12th 14-12
Ryan Schjenken 10th 14-18
Bob Huseby 11th 8-24
Zach Freiborg 10th 8-20
Isaac Johns 9th 8-15
Matt Peterson 10th 14-9 (Junior Varsity)
Tyler Fagen 8th 8-8
Fergus Falls Otters
Head Coach: Mark Aho
Section 7AA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 13-6 Overall
The Otters return five section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. They could improve on last years dual meet marks if the Otters younger wrestlers improve. The Otters will have a new adventure in a tough 7AA section.
Returning Wrestlers
Karl Haataja 10th 23-17 Fourth Section
Andy Price 12th 22-10
Mike Swenson 11th 20-17 Sixth Section
Lonnie Gabrielson 12th 23-15 Sixth Section
Charlie Revering 9th 9-25 Fifth Section
Billy Oehler 9th 10-9
Scott Barber 12th 11-26 Sixth Section
D. J. Ringuist 11th 5-12
Wheaton-Herman/Norcross Bullets
Head Coach: Patrick Holm
Section 7A: 2003-2004 Final Four
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 18-11 Overall
The Bullets will be looking forward to a very good season; where they could make some improvement on last years dual meet mark. With nearly the whole team returning including seven section place winners; including four state qualifiers; one place winner. Also back are four others with a great deal of experience. Look for the Bullets to challenge for Section 7A honors.
Returning Wrestlers
Casey Grey 12th 39-4 Section Champion Second Place State
T. J. Severence 12th 35-5 Section Champion
Cody Rinke 12th 36-4 Section Champion
Jerod Lennox 11th 26-14 Second Section
Brady Sykora 10th 28-11 Fourth Section
Shane Fickes 11th 26-14 Fifth Section
Nate Mord 10th 15-13
Brett Lennox 10th 15-18 Fifth Section
Ryan Schwagel 9th 17-17
Casey Neumann 12th 14-16
Andy Pool 11th 11-22
West Central Area Knights
Head Coach: Randy Denardo
Section 7A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 6-11 Overall
The Knights will improve on last years dual meet marks if they stay healthy and are able to keep their wrestlers all in the lineup. The return of five section place winners including two state place winners along with four others with a great deal of experience. They could challenge for a top four spot in section 7a; look for them to possibly surprise someone by season ends.
Returning Wrestlers
Brady Schneeberger 11th 38-4 Section Champion Second Place State
Matt Anderson 12th 26-5 Section Champion Fourth Place State
Nate Long 11th 33-7 Third Place Section
Denis Sik 12th 27-18 Fourth Section
Jordan Hammer 11th 22-14 Fifth Section
Ryan Skinnemoen 11th 11-11
Sam Aschnewitz 11th 8-13
Tommy Lee 10th 6-11
Neil Soberg 12th 10-8
Chokio Alberta-Clinton Graceville Road Warriors
Head Coach: Bruce Johnson
Section 7A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 10-7 Overall
The Road Warriors return one section place winner and seven others with a great deal of experience. They will be hard pressed to make improvements on last years marks but if they do keep the veterans spread out thru out the lineup they could.
Returning Wrestlers
Matt Benson 9th 25-13 Fifth Section
Cody Nilson 10th 19-10
Adam Andrews 11th 15-14
Andrew O'Neil 11th 15-17
Dylan Schuster 12th 14-22
Dennis Kleindl 11th 11-18
Joe Kleindl 12th 10-11
Phillip Wencel 11th 7-11
Moorhead Spuds
Head Coach: Paul Larson
Section 8AAA
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 4-12 Overall
The Spuds return four section place winners; including one state qualifier and three others with a great deal of experience. They should make a big improvement on last years dual meet mark if they can fill in with some of their younger wrestlers. Look for the Spuds to have one of their most successful seasons in recent years.
Returning Wrestlers
Jay Thoreson 11th 29-11 Second Section
Bryan Rodriquez 11th 20-13 Fourth Section
Justin Phillippi 11th 14-23 Seventh Section
Beau Tweten 12th 16-16 Third Section
Derek Helmer 11th 10-26
Jacob Handegard 11th 10-23
Matt Langeberg 10th 11-19
Ortonville Trojans
Head Coach: Joe Eustice
Section 4A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 2-12 Overall
The Trojans return three section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience. They should improve on last years dual meet mark.
Returning Wrestlers:
Patrick Eustice 10th 23-15 Third Section
Eric Croat 9th 21-17 Sixth Section
Dylan McLain 10th 10-8 Fourth Section
Micah Reifenberger 9th 6-6
Matt Koval 10th 6-10
Upsala-Swanville Cardinals
Head Coach: Marshall Doran
Section 6A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: No Info From Coach
Returning Wrestlers:
No Information from Coach
Favorites: Aitkin Cobblers
Dark Horse: Mille Lacs Raiders/Rush City Tigers
Aitkin Cobblers
Head Coach: Dan Stifter
Section 7AA
Dual Meet Marks 2003-2004: 10-9 Overall 4-1 Conference
The Cobblers return four section place winners; including one state qualifier and eight others with a great deal of experience. Look for the Cobblers to make a big improvement on last years overall dual meet marks. They should challenge for honors in the Great River and Section 7AA.
Returning Wrestlers
Johnathan Arness 12th 20-16 Second Section
Andrew Shavinsky 12th 29-7 Third Section
Brian Wasserzicher 11th 28-9 Third Section
Phillip Just 11th 20-15 Fifth Section
Korey Tibbets 12th 23-14
Trever Sterling 12th 19-15
Jason Oestriech 11th 19-19
Devon Lamke 12th 13-22
Andrew Harsthorn 12th 11-18
Matt Christenson 9th 10-10
Brad Insley 10th 16-20
Justin Chouanard 8th 5-3
Mille Lacs Raiders
Head Coach: Brady Hermal
Section 6A: 2003-2004 Final Four
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 13-9 Overall 4-1 Conference
The Raiders should challenge last years overall dual meet mark with the return of eight section place winners; including three state qualifiers and four others with a lot experience. Look for Mille Lacs to challenge for honors in the Great River and to be a top four team in Section 6A.
Returning Wrestlers
Nolan Boucher 12th 36-3 Section Champion
Jon Odle 12th 36-4 Section Champion
Tyler Walters 12th 34-8 Second Section
Geoff Springer 12th 32-11 Fourth Section
Nick Pfaff 10th 30-11 Fourth Section
Rob Olson 10th 28-9 Third Section
Kevin Pederson 9th 18-12 Fourth Section
Chris Steffenson 9th 18-19 Fifth Section
Paul Thompson 9th 9-16
Kyle Prickett 10th 7-11
Luke Gingery 12th 10-22
Derek Kightlinger 10th 10-25
Rush City Tigers
Head Coach: Tim Bowland
Section 6A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 8-9 Overall 3-2 Conference
The Tigers should make an improvement on last years dual meet marks with the return of four section place winners and three others with varsity experience. The Tigers could challenge for Great River honors and could be a top four team in Section 6A.
Returning Wrestlers
Matt Wuorinen 11th 24-10 Third Section
Richard Marohn 11th 23-10 Fifth Section
Tim Allerton 12th 22-14 Fifth Section
Adam Morris 11th 25-10 Fifth Section
James Flemming 10th 16-16
MacKenzie Johnston 11th 14-15
Adam Best 11th 6-4
Hinckley-Finlayson Jaquars
Head Coach: Jerry Perrotti
Section 6A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 9-14 Overall 1-4 Conference
The Jaquars could improve on last years dual meet marks with the return of one state qualifiers and six others with a great deal of experience.
Returning Wrestlers
Pat Stradel 11th 21-7 Second Section
Dustin Nelson 11th 26-13
Jared Neel 12th 15-15
Nathanial Vrudney 10th 17-19
Kyle Soens 12th 17-20
Travis Oetterer 11th 9-15
Corey Hippen 11th 10-22
Braham Bombers
Head Coach: Joe Rajkowski
Section 6A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 7-13 Overall 3-2 Conference
The Bombers could make some improvement on last years overall dual meet mark with the return of five section place winners and one with a great deal of experience.
Returning Wrestlers
Omar Bukhowa 12th 26-5 Second Section
Brad Hale 11th 21-13 Fifth Section
Jake LeClair 11th 19-17 Fifth Section
Brad Schmitz 11th 9-22
David LaTourelle 11th 10-10 Fifth Section
Wally Workman 10th 9-20 Fourth Section
Ogilvie Lions
Head Coach: Brian Sjodin/Gary Baker
Section 6A
Dual Meet Marks for 2003-2004: 3-13 Overall 0-5 Conference
The Lions could make improvements on their meet marks with one section place winner returning and five others with a lot of varsity experience returning.
Returning Wrestlers
Josh Golden 12th 25-7 Third Section
Colton Johnston 9th 22-13
Tony Selle 11th 14-14
Steven Schoumaker 10th 12-22
Chris Arnold 9th 4-7
Ben Pladsen 11th 9-22
Class AAA Section Place/State Return/Experience
1. Little Falls Flyers (8) 12 2 2
2. Brainerd Warriors (8) 5 1 4
3. Willmar Cardinals (2) 5 2 7
4. Alexandria Cardinals (8) 8 1 1
5. Sauk Rapids Storm (8) 5 0 7
6. Buffalo Bison (2) 5 2 3
7. St. Cloud Tech Tigers (8) 5 2 1
8. North Branch Vikings (7) 5 1 5
9. Moorhead Spuds (8) 4 1 3
10. Princeton Tigers (7) 3 0 4
11. Chisago Lakes Wildcats (7) 2 0 4
12. St. Cloud Apollo Eagles (8) 1 0 3
Class AA
1. Saint Michael-Albertville Knights (4) 10 8 3
2. Milaca Wolves (6) 6 4 8
3. Sauk Centre Mainstreeters (7) 7 4 4
4. Minnewaska Lakers (7) 6 2 7
5. Foley Falcons (6) 7 2 4
6. Litchfield Dragons (5) 6 2 4
7. Annandale/Maple Lake Lightning (5) 6 1 4
8. Yellow Medicine East Sting (3) 7 3 2
9. BOLD/BLH Warriors (5) 4 2 7
10. Big Lake Hornets (6) 6 2 2
11. Aitkin Cobblers (7) 4 1 8
12. Becker Bulldogs (6) 6 1 2
Class A
1. Pierz Pioneers (6) 12 9 5
2. New York Mills Eagles (7) 10 5 4
3. Atwater/Cosmos/Grove City Falcons (5) 8 7 4
4. Bertha Hewitt/Verndale Raiders (7) 5 3 6
5. Eden Valley-Watkins Eagles (5) 10 4 4
6. Wheaton/Herman-Norcross Bullets (7) 7 4 4
7. Paynesville Bulldogs (6) 8 3 0
8. Mille Lacs Raiders (6) 8 3 4
9. Howard Lake/Lester Prairie (5) 9 0 6
10. Benson Braves (4) 5 1 3
11. Breckenridge Cowboys (7) 5 1 3
12. West Central Area Knights (7) 5 2 4
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 and the Central MN Report. 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.