The National Wrestling Coaches Association
is pleased to announce that two Minnesotan's have received Region 5
Scholastic Wrestling awards for 2008. Region 5 consists of Wisconsin,
Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Missouri.
The 2008 Region 5 Scholastic Head Coach of the Year is Jim Jackson of Apple Valley, Minnesota. The 2008 Region 5 Scholastic Wrestler of the Year is Jake Deitchler of Anoka, Minnesota.
Both will be considered for national honors to be awarded by The
National Wrestling Coaches Association at the 2009 NCAA Division I
Championships in St. Louis, Missouri next March 18-21, 2009.
For more information about The National Wrestling Coaches Association or membership, please contact Randy Cirksena, State of Minnesota and Region 5 NWCA Representative at 507-373-7717.