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Central Minnesota Mat Rats Preseason Report (15th Annual)

By Roger Mischke

November 19, 2009

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 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@charter.net /thematrat@live.com those tournament brackets and your dual meet results. Thanks, The Mat Rat Roger Mischke.

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WEST CENTRAL NORTH CONFERENCE

FAVORITES: FOLEY FALCONS and MORA MUSTANGS
Dark Horses: MILACA WOLVES and NEW LONDON-LONDON-SPICER WILDCATS

FOLEY FALCONS
Head Coach: Lyle Freudenberg
Enrollment: 505
Section: 6AA
The Falcons will be looking for big things again this season after an outstanding season, after going 31-2 and earning the Class AA runner up trophy, West Central Conference championships. They will return seven state qualifiers including four state place winners, one section place winner and nine others with a great deal of experience. Look for the Falcons to defend those conference and section titles and to be hungry for the state title. Key leaders will be Justin Bowland, Jordan Linn, Mitch Dunlap, Brandon Seppelt, Tyler Lewandowski, Mark Gehling and Taylor Lewandowski.
31-2 Overall
7-0 West Central North Conference Champions
Section 6AA Champions
Second State Class AA
Final Guillotine Rating: No. 5th Class AA
Thirteen Section Place Winners/Nine State Qualifiers/Six State Place Winners
First Place Fargo “Rumble of Red” Tourney: 260 Pts. (8 Placers) 57 Teams
First Place Brainerd “Paul Bunyan” Tourney: 290.5 Pts. (14 Placers) 14 Teams
First Place West Central North Conference: 270 Pts. (14 Placers)
First Place Buffalo “Bison” Duals: (4-0)
First Place Foley “Falcon” Duals: (3-0)
Second Place St. Cloud Tech “Kiffmeyer” Duals: (2-1)
Returning Wrestlers:
Justin Bowland 12th 38-12 1st Sec/3rd State
Jordan Linn 12th 30-2 1st Sec/3rd State/AC
Mitch Dunlap 10th 39-8 2nd Sec/3rd State/AC
Brandon Seppelt 12th 40-11 2nd Sec/5th State/AC
Tyler Lewandowski 12th 36-6 1st Section/AC
Mark Gehling 12th 29-16 2nd Section
Taylor Lewandowski10th 16-6 2nd Section/AC
Will Sustercich 10th 31-13 5th Section/AC
Sam Keeler 11th 21-11
Jordan Bialke 12th 9-7
Matt Dunlap 12th 11-2
Taylor Rothforth 11th 15-5
Zach Jackson 12th 9-7
Dan Dierkes 12th 5-5
Matt Beehler 12th 6-4
Tyler Jenson 10th 9-6
Seth Peterson 9th 7-6
Graduates:
Kris Olson 46-1 1st Sec/State Champ/AC (132-28 Career)
Cory Foss 42-7 2nd Sec/3rd State/AC (155-34 Career)
Jeremy Weber 33-13 3rd Section (108-53 Career)
Mike Siegler 36-7 3rd Section/AC (84-36 Career)
Dustin Gillyard 29-11 3rd Section/AC (41-19 Career)
Richard Fitzpatrich 17-10
Travis Straffert 6-1

MORA MUSTANGS
Head Coach: Tom Youngblom
Enrollment: 540
Section: 7AA
The Mustangs had their best season in school history with their section 7AA Championship and Sixth place finish in Class AA state. They should be looking to improve on their 23-6 dual meet marks. Back from last season will be four state qualifiers, including two place winners, six section place winners and nine others with a great deal of experience. The Mustangs graduated three seniors from last years very good team, so look for the Mustangs to possibly be a top four team in class AA state, again depending on the Coaches seeding process. The Mustangs will be led by Andrew Youngblom, Seth Sanftner, Blake Menard, Codie Lafromboise, Tyler Carlson and Derek Carlson. They have fourteen wrestlers with eleven wins or more back from the great campaign of last season.
23-6 Overall
5-2 West Central North Conference
Section 7AA Champions
Sixth Place State Class AA
Final Guillotine Rating: No. 9 AA
Thirteen Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers
First Place Albany “Purple Pride” Tourney: 228 Pts. (14 Placers)
First Mora “Mustangs” Tourney: 235 Pts. (14 Placers)
Third Place West Central North Conference Tourney: 159 Pts. (12 Placers)
Second Place Delano “Tiger” Tourney: 209 Pts. (13 Placers)
Third Place Cambridge “Blue Jacket” Duals: (3-1)
Returning Wrestlers:
Andrew Youngblom 12th 44-4 1st Sec/4th State/AC
Seth Sanftner 12th 43-6 1st Sec/6th State
Blake Menard 12th 37-11 1st Section
Tyler Carlson 11th 32-14 4th Section/AC
Derek Carlson 12th 32-11 3rd Section/AC
Dusty Thorhauer 12th 29-9 4th Section/AC
Zan VanVleet 12th 27-19 6th Section
Alex Dahms 11th 24-11 3rd Section/AC
Codie Lafromboise 9th 21-13 1st Section
Nick Muehlberg 12th 29-9 (2 Years ago) 5th Section
Brent Schroeder 10th 17-9
Ken Kastenbauer 9th 12-8
Zach Smith 10th 5-2
Jon Koehn 12th 15-18 5th Section
Bryan Hanson 12th 22-22
Sam Laurence 10th 11-14 6th Section
Qude Van Vleet 12th 6-7
Cody Rundle 12th 8-7 (2 Years Ago)
Quentin Van Vleet 12th 6-12
Graduates:
Ethan Purdy 30-16 5th Section (71-57 Career)
Britt Drews 27-15 6th Section (60-71 Career)
Roger Mattson 2-3

MILACA WOLVES
Head Coach: Randy Zimmer
Enrollment: 604
Section: 7AA
The Wolves will be looking to match those fine dual meet numbers from last season of 24-4 and their section 7AA runner up showing. Back from that team are three state qualifiers including one place winner, four section place winners eight others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of six good seniors including four state qualifiers and two state place winners they should challenge for conference and section honors again this season. Their key leaders should be Marshal Ash, Ripp Baker, John Crain and Jason Rogalla.
24-4 Overall
5-2 West Central North Conference
Section 7AA Runner Up
Final Guillotine Rating: No. 11th AA
Twelve Section Place Winners/Seven State Qualifier/Three State Placers
First Place Benson “Braves Classic” Tourney: 222 Pts. (14 Placers)
Second Place West Central North Conference Tourney: 162 Pts. (14 Placers)
First Place Milaca “Wolves” Duals: (3-0)
Second Place Mounds View “Mustang” Duals: (3-1)
Returning Wrestlers:
Marshal Ash 12th 34-7 2nd Sec/5th State/AC
Ripp Baker 12th 33-10 2nd Section
John Crain 12th 22-15 2nd Section
Jason Rogalla 12th 30-9 3rd Section
Jordy Rogalla 12th 24-15 3rd Section
Mike Kelley 12th 17-7 3rd Section
Jim Peterson 12th 22-14 4th Section
Marhsall Hopp 12th 8-4
Clinton Sampson 12th 6-8
Joe Moscho 10th 9-12
Jon Ladehoff 9th 8-17
Joe Hemmesrich 11th 6-11
Chris Newgard 10th 4-2
Travis Bertam 11th 3-1
Jonah Gahn 9th 3-3
Graduates:
David Fradette 41-2 1st Sec/3rd State/AC (138-29 Career)
Jake Moscho 38-28 2nd Section (38-28 Career)
Keith Larson 16-7 2nd Section (53-25 Career)
Ammoren Dohm 32-7 1st Section/5th State (61-22 Career)
Jesse Warren 21-11 5th Section (39-21 Career)
Justin Albertson 24-8 AC (35-29 Career)

NEW LONDON-SPICER WILDCATS
Head Coach: Jair Toedter
Enrollment: 520
Section: 6AA
The Wildcats had a good season despite fighting thru some injuries and still earned a section 6AA runner up showing. Back from their 14-7 team are two qualifiers including one place winner, six section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of two very good seniors including two state qualifiers, look for the Wildcats to challenge for conference and section honors again this season. Look for John Nething, Chase Austvold, Shawn Hatlestad, Dylan Hanson and Tom Duscher to be their key leaders.
14-7 Overall
4-3 West Central North Conference Duals
Section 6AA Runner Up
Ten Section Place Winners/Fourth State Qualifiers/Two State Place Winners
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
First Place Perham “Barrel of Fun” Tourney: 229.5 Pts. (14 Placers)
First Place Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa “Jaguar” Tourney: 161 Pts. (11 Placers)
Fourth Place West Central North Conference Tourney: 146 Pts. (11 Placers)
First Place New London-Spicer “Wildcat” Tourney: 220 Pts. (13 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
John Nething 12th 31-8 2nd Sec/4th State/AC
Chase Austvold 10th 32-4 1st Section/AC
Shawn Hatlestad 11th 29-5 3rd Section/AC
Dylan Hanson 10th 25-11 4th Section/AC
Tom Duscher 12th 23-15 4th Section
Ben Henle 10th 22-17 5th Section
Tanner Tobkin 10th 20-18 6th Section
Chris Plau 12th 22-17 6th Section
Zach Borka 11th 8-6
Logan Brink 9th 12-9
Graduates:
Billy Dean 33-9 2nd Section/5th State (141-55 Career)
Luke Reiter 31-9 1st Section (113-43 Career)

SAUK CENTRE MAINSTREETERS
Head Coach: Ken Vogt
Enrollment: 393
Section 5A
The Mainstreeters will be looking to improve on last years 5-12 dual meet marks and looking at what they have coming back they should. They return two state qualifiers, including one place winner, one section place winner and six others with a great deal of experience. They did graduate four good seniors including one section place winner but look for them to make improvements this season. Their key leaders will be John Gusewelle, Shane Trattles and Lucian Grow.
5-12 Overall
2-4 West Central North Conference Duals
Four Section Place winners/Two State Qualifiers
Fifth Place West Central North Conference Tourney: 88 Pts. (12 Placers)
Sixth Place Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa “Jaguar” Tourney: 70 Pts. (5 Placers)
Seventh Place Willmar “Cardinal Classic” Tourney: 106.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Eight Place Wadena/Deer Creek “Wolverine” Tourney: 105 Pts. (10 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
John Gusewelle 12th 36-6 1st Sec/3rd State/AC
Shane Trattles 12th 27-11 1st Section
Lucian Grow 11th 25-13 4th Section
Nathan Walter 12th 19-22
Tom Laizka 9th 9-23
Colton Haakinson 12th 7-18
Justin Cole 11th 6-26
Danny Karach 11th 5-20
Tyler Walter 11th 4-19
Graduates:
Aaron Helgeson 26-12 3rd Section
Jacob Achen 12-21
Chase Hubert 13-24
Adam Sunder 5-8

ALBANY HUSKIES
Head Coach: Caleb Watson
Enrollment: 473
Section 6AA
The Huskies got thru last year with their 6-12 mark due to injuries and some wrestlers not coming back out. Coach Dan Anderson will be missed by all the wrestling fans in the area. The Huskies will be led by Caleb Watson an Illinios native, he is a new technical education teacher at Albany high school. The Huskies should be looking to improve on last year’s dual meet marks of 6-12. If they can fill out their upper weights they should improve on those marks. They graduated three very good seniors including one state qualifier, but with one state qualifier, three section place winners and four others with a great deal of experience back that should have a successful campaign. Their key leaders will be Jamie Holt, Bryan Schlangen, Luke Holt and Brandon Panken
6-12 Overall
3-4 West Central North Conference Duals
Six Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Fifth Place Litchfield “Dragons” Tourney: 130 Pts. (8 Placers)
Sixth Place Mora “Mustangs” Tourney 94 Pts. (6 Placers)
Fifth Place Albany “Purple Pride” Tourney: 121 Pts. (6 Placers)
Seventh Place West Central North Conference Tourney: 80 Pts. (7 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jamie Holt 11th 28-5 1st Section
Bryan Schlangen 11th 26-9 6th Section/AC
Luke Holt 9th 21-11 4th Section
Brandon Panken 12th 13-9 5th Section
Phillip Maus 10th 14-17
Trevor Fleicshkacker11th 7-3
Eric Schmitt 9th 6-15
Brady Winkels 9th 5-15
Graduates:
John Bredeck 29-5 1st Section/AC (126-46 Career)
Taylor Holthaus 28-5 3rd Section (84-37 Career)
Ryan Spanier 11-13

LONG PRIARIE-GREY EAGLE THUNDER
Head Coach: Ryan Bothun
Enrollment: 367
Section 5A
The Thunder have three section place winners and three others returning with a great deal of experience from their 7-15 campaign. They graduated four very good seniors so it could be a major challenge to improve on those numbers. Look for Timber Holmquist, Thomas Haugen and Jamie Wright to be their leaders.
7-15 Overall
1-6 West Central North Conference Duals
Third Place Parkers Prairie “Panthers” Tourney: 166 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fourth Wadena-Deer Creek “Wolverine” Tourney: 134.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa “Jaguar” Tourney: 88 Pts. (6 Placers)
Fifth Place West Central North Conference Tourney: 88 Pts. (8 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Timber Holmquist 12th 22-18 5th Section
Thomas Haugen 11th 20-19 4th Section
Jamie Wright 10th 12-23
Kyle Middendorf 12th 6-18 6th Section
Zach Pesta 11th 12-7 Injured
Kelly Holmquist ?? 14-23
Graduates:
Daniel Schad 31-7 2nd Section/AC (119-35 Career)
Joseph Pesta ???? Injured/AC (145-54 Career)
Brian Reece 20-20 2nd Section (45-47 Career)
Chris Whalen 22-16 6th Section (40-49 Career)
Travis Terwey 5-11 (11-17 Career)
Chris Callahan 19-22 Injured (47-75 Career)
Daniel Middendorf 9-20 Injured (40-83 Career)

MELROSE DUTCHMEN
Head Coach: Vaughn Glasener
Enrollment: 475
Section: 6AA
The Dutchmen return six wrestlers with a great deal of experience from last season, they could improve on last year’s dual meet marks. Look for Donaldo Martinez, Kris Wensman and Marcus Hemker to be their key leaders.
5-17 Overall
0-7 West Central North Conference Duals
Seventh Place Hinckley-Finlayson “Jaguar” Tourney: 86 Pts. (7 Placers)
Eight Place West Central North Conference Tourney: 12 Pts. (2 Placers)
Ninth Place Albany “Purple Pride” Tourney (1 Placer)
Seventh Place Melrose “Early Bird” Tourney: 37 Pts. (3 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Donaldo Martinez 11th 26-12 4th Section
Colton Braun 12th 7-12 6th Section
Kris Wensman 12th 12-10
Marcus Hemker 12th 11-18
Jeremy Harms 9th 7-16
Saul Ellering 9th 5-10

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WEST CENTRAL SOUTH CONFERENCE

FAVORITES: ATWATER-COSMOS-GROVE CITY FALCONS and YELLOW MEDICINE EAST STING
DARK HORESE: PAYNESVILLE BULLDOGS and BOLD WARRIORS

ATWATER COSMOS GROVE CITY FALCONS
Head Coach: Dan Rouser
Enrollment: 234
Section: 5A
The Falcons had a very successful campaign in 2008-2009 with their 24-4 and a conference championship. It will be difficult to improve on that campaign, but the Falcons are still looking to have a very strong team again this season. Despite the graduation of six very good seniors, including three state qualifiers and one state place winner they should be a major force in both the section 5A campaign and West Central South Conference. Look for the Falcons to defend those section and conference titles. They have back one state place winner, seven section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. Their key leaders will Hayden Rouser, Matt Meyer, Dylan Nelson, Mike Kramer.
24-4 Overall
7-1 West Central South Conference Champions
Section 5A Champions
Fourth Place Class A State
Final Guillotine Rating: No. 4th Class A
First Place West Central South Conference Tourney: 215.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
First Place ACGC “Falcons Classic” Tourney: 232 Pts. (13 Placers)
Second Place Albany “Purple Pride” Tourney: 172 Pts. (13 Placers)
Second Place BBE “Jaguar” Tourney: 154.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
First Place Annandale “Lightning” Duals: (3-0)
Returning Wrestlers:
Hayden Rouser 10th 42-6 2nd Sec/3rd State/AC
Matt Meyer 10th 36-7 3rd Section/AC
Dylan Nelson 11th 26-19 4th Section
Michael Kramer 11th 23-16 3rd Section
Matt Lee 11th 23-17 4th Section
Ryan Larson 11th 22-20
Lee Whitcomb 9th 8-2 Injured
Jesse Whitcomb 10th 16-14 6th Section
Nate Meyer 12th 10-19 5th Section
James Nelson 10th 9-17 6th Section
Larry Bomstad 8th 9-5
Graduates:
Micah Larson 42-4 1st Sec/3rd State/AC (140-35 Career)
Travis Frederikson 38-6 3rd Section/AC (143-56 Career)
Scott Litzau 34-8 3rd Section/AC (96-40 Career)
Deron Buboltz 31-11 4th Section/Ac
Travis Whitcomb 27-18 2nd Section (70-71 Career)
Dan Fuchs 5-12

YELLOW MEDICINE EAST STING
Head Coach: David Wingert
Enrollment: 312
Section: 3A
The Sting of Yellow Medicine East should once again challenge those top teams for honors in section 4A. Back from the team that was the section runner up and a 23-8 dual meet mark, they have two state qualifiers, six section place winners and two other with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of four seniors including three state placers they should challenge for section and conference honors. Their key leaders will be Dylan Hoffman, Evan Knutson and Justin Tongen.
23-8 Overall
6-2 West Central South Conference Duals
Section 3A Runner Up
Twelve Section Place Winners/Five State Qualifiers/Three State Placers
Final Guillotine Rating: No. 7 Class A
Second Place West Central South Conference Tourney: 178 Pts. (11 Placers)
First Place Norwood Young America “Central” Tourney: 216.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Second Place BBE “Jaguar” Tourney: 131 Pts. (9 Placers)
Fourth Place Willmar “Cardinals Classic” Tourney: 163 Pts. (12 Placers)
First Place Kimball “Cub” Duals: (3-0)
Second Place Anoka Tornado Duals: (2-1)
Returning Wrestlers:
Dylan Hoffman 12th 37-8 1st Section/AC
Evan Knutson 10th 31-12 2nd Section
Justin Tongen 12th 32-10 3rd Section/AC
Derek Dyrdahl 11th 29-15 3rd Section
Levi Specht 11th 25-16 4th Section
Mason Hegna 12th 23-17 5th Section
Cody Sander 12th 24-15 Injured
Logan Johnson 12th 16-12 6th Section
Dustin Baker 12th 18-24 6th Section
Tim Savig 9th 5-13
Graduates:
Casey Field 42-2 1st Sec/3rd State/AC (144-30 Career)
Austen Cole 41-5 2nd Sec./4th State/AC (159-43 Career)
Evan Stock 35-6 2nd Section/4th State/AC (106-45 Career)
Blake Dandurand 15-21 6th Section

PAYNESVILLE BULLDOGS
Head Coach: Tim Woehler
Enrollment: 339
Section: 5A
The Bulldogs had a very good campaign during the 2008-2009 season, after looking at who is coming back from that 21-9 season they should be looking at improving on those marks. They return two state qualifiers, four section place winners and nine others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of three seniors including one state place winner look for the Bulldogs to challenge for both section and conference honors. The key leaders should be Dylan Sheridan, Justin Wendlandt, Andrew Moser, Tyler Hemmesch and Cole Woehler. The Bulldogs could have their best season in recent years, they are looking for big things from this team.
21-9 Overall
6-2 West Central South Conference Duals
Seven Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifier
Final Four Section 5A
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
First Place Paynesville “Bulldog” Tourney: 215 Pts. (13 Placers)
Fourth Place West Central South Conference Tourney: 148.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Fifth Place St. James “Saint Classic” Tourney: 146 Pts. (11 Placers)
Third Place Farmington “Tiger” Duals: (3-1)
Returning Wrestlers:
Dylan Sheridan 11th 33-8 1st Section/AC
Justin Wendlandt 12th 34-11 2nd Section
Andrew Moser 12th 35-8 3rd Section
Tyler Hemmesch 11th 29-13 4th Section/AC
Michael Doom 12th 16-8 5th Section
Cole Woehler 9th 28-13
Matt Doom 11th 21-8
Dominick Platow 10th 23-20 6th Section
Eric Wolbeck 12th 18-22
Brent Schlangen 12th 16-24
Trevor Spanier 11th 13-27
Hayden Spaeth 12th 6-8
Josh Hiepler 10th 9-28
Aaron Gehrke 11th 6-10
Trey Stanger 10th 7-18
Graduates:
Jon Kerzman 39-5 1st Sec/State Champ/AC (112-52 Career Record)
Jon Person 3-7
Kody Bengston 1-0

BOLD WARRIORS
Head Coach: Tom Gruhlke
Enrollment: 313
Section: 3A
The Warriors had a great season as they earned a section 4A runner up showing, they have a solid group of wrestlers returning from their 21-9 dual meet campaign. They return one state qualifier, eight section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. They should challenge for a top four spot in section 3A, despite the graduation of some very good seniors including two state qualifiers. The Warriors should also be a force to be dealt with in the West Central South Conference. Their key leaders should be: Alex Steffel, Kyle Schulte, Dustin Caspers, Brent O’Hallaron and Cody Hatch.
21-9 Overall
6-2 West Central South Conference Duals
Twelve Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Section 4A Runner Up
Final Guillotine Rating: No. 12A
Third Place West Central South Conference Tourney: 174.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Third Place Brainerd “Paul Bunyan” Tourney: 161 Pts. (13 Placers)
Second Place Paynesville “Bulldog” Duals: (2-1)
First Place Bold “Warrior” Quadrangular No. 2: (3-0)
First Place Bold “Warrior” Quadrangular No. 1: (3-0)
Returning Wrestlers:
Alex Steffel 11th 31-13 2nd Section
Kyle Schulte 12th 29-12 3rd Section/AC
Dustin Caspers 12th 33-6 3rd Section/AC
Brent O’Hallaron 11th 24-17 3rd Section
Cody Hatch 12th 20-12 3rd Section
Jacob Revier 11th 18-13
Andrew Brooks 11th 16-22 4th Section
Tyler Minkel 12th 19-19 4th Section
Zach Revier 11th 19-23 4th Section
Alex Hatch 9th 20-20 6th Section
Rick Morales 11th 7-8
Tyler Seehusen 9th 3-6
Graduates:
Cody Goldschmidt 39-4 1st Sec/3rd State/AC (151-50 Career)
Sam Steffel 30-11 2nd Section/AC (73-49)
Brett Janke 19-21 (64-62 Career)
Trevor Haney 2-6 6th Section
Mitch Johnson 0-1
Zack Minkel

BENSON BRAVES
Head Coach: Brain Knutson
Enrollment: 293
Section: 3A
The Braves will be looking to improve on last year’s 9-8 dual meet mark; with two state qualifiers, six section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience back from that team. Despite the fact they graduated four seniors including two state qualifiers they should make a challenge for a possible four spot in the section 3A dual meet campaign.
Their key leaders will be Ryan Thompson, Brady Wersinger and Morgan Staton.
9-8 Overall
3-5 West Central South Conference Duals
Eleven Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers
Second Place Parkers Prairie “Panther” Tourney: 215 Pts. (14 Placers)
Second Place Benson “Braves Classic” Tourney: 189 Pts. (14 Placers)
Second Place Morris Area “Tigers” Tourney: 186 Pts. (14 Placers)
Third Place Willmar “Cardinal Classic” Tourney: 171 Pts. (13 Placers)
Seventh Place West Central South Conference Tourney: 117 Pts. (11 Placers)
First Place MACCRAY “Wolverine” Quadrangular: (3-0)
Returning Wrestlers:
Ryan Thompson 12th 29-2 1st Sec/State Champ/AC
Brady Wersinger 12th 28-9 2nd Section
Morgan Staton 9th 24-10 4th Section
Justin Golden 12th 21-20 5th Section
David Tweten 12th 19-20 5th Section
Jesse Lundebrek 12th 16-19 5th Section
Ben Lundebrek 9th 7-15 4th Section
Seth Pillatzki 11th 8-16 6th Section
Andrew Curruth 11th 9-18
Josh Frentzl 12th 12-23
Graduates:
Brett Hoffman 30-7 2nd Section
Dalton Staton 24-9 2nd Section/AC
Chris Carruth 24-12 5th Section
James Huston 9-25

DAWSON-BOYD BLACKJACKETS/LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY/LAC EAGLES
Head Coach: Ross Jurgenson
Enrollment: 168 Dawson-Boyd/327 LQPV/495 Total
Section 3AA
After the 2008-09 season this group had last season it would be hard to imagine that they might improve on their 20-8 mark and a final four spot in the section 3A dual meet campaign. They have four state qualifiers including one state place winner, two section placers and seven others with experience. Despite the fact they graduated eight good seniors including five section place winners, they should once again challenge for a top four spot in section 3AA. Their key leaders will be Ryan Swenson, Jake Bothun, Sam Haas, Dylan Croat and John Weeding.
20-8 Overall
4-4 West Central South Conference Duals
Final Four Section 3AA
Eleven Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers/Two Placers
First Place West Central Area “ Grant County” Tourney: 175.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
First Place Montevideo “Dave Roder” Tourney: 225 Pts. (13 Placers)
Third Place Westbrook “Plum Creek” Tourney: 155 Pts. (9 Placers)
Fifth Place West Central South Conference Tourney: 145.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Fourth Place Morris Area “Tigers” Tourney: 116 Pts. (9 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Ryan Swenson 11th 40-5 1st Sec/State Champ
Jake Bothun 12th 32-9 1st Sec/4th State/AC
Sam Haas 10th 34-6 2nd Section/AC
Dylan Croat 12th 32-12 2nd Section/AC
John Weeding 10th 30-13 3rd Section
Christian Olson 12th 16-7 3rd Section
Codie Weeding 11th 13-11
Boe Stensrud 11th 14-16
Josh Staab 12th 10-7
Jason MacKenzie 12th 5-4
Lane Mitchell 11th 5-6
Garth Ochsendorf 9th 4-2
Delaney Brown 11th 3-1
Graduates:
Zac Zinda 16-3 3rd Section (72-58 Career)
Jack Massee 23-19 5th Section
Matt Brehmer 25-16 (71-58 Career)
Nathan Stottler 20-22 5th Section
Tanner Avelsgard 11-17 6th Section
Colton Kanstrup 21-19 (60-60 Career)
Joe Hutt 19-20 5th Section
Colby Judowski 9-7

MINNEWASKA LAKERS
Head Coach: Wes Tessman
Enrollment: 393
Section: 5A
The Lakers struggled thru some injuries last season and they still were able to produce 12-11 dual marks for the season. Look for the Lakers to challenge those dual meet marks and despite the graduation of four good seniors including two state qualifiers they could challenge for a top four spot in the very balanced conference and section 5A campaigns. Their key leaders will be Jacob Braaten, Cam Schafer, Grant Winter and Brandon Manderschied.
12-11 Overall
3-4 West Central South Conference Duals
Six Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers/Two State Placers
Second Place Willmar “Cardinal Classic” Tourney: 178.5 Pts. (14 Placers)
Third Place Alexandria “Big Ole” Tourney: 134 Pts. (10 Placers)
Third Place Benson “Braves Classic” Tourney: 177.5 Pts. (14 Placers)
Third Place Minnewaska “Laker” Duals: (2-1)
Six Place West Central South Conference Tourney: 143 Pts. (8 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jacob Braaten 11th 31-9 2nd Section/AC
Cam Schafer 12th 29-11 3rd Section
Grant Winter 12th 30-11 6th Section
Brandon Manderschied 12th 33-6 1st Sec/6th State/AC
Micah Klemme 11th 14-22
Anderson Clare 12th 9-22
Hunter Wollschlager 12th 7-18
Zach Steffenson 8th 9-21
Gage Sachs 10th 7-2 Injured
Justin Roggenkamp 10th 5-23
Tyrel Swensrud 11th 4-11
Graduates:
Colin Jergenson 40-2 1st Sec/5th State/AC (110-36 Career)
David Cowen 30-10 1st Section (56-23 Career)
Justin Frederick 12-7
Shaun Rutten 6-10

MONTEVIDEO THUNDER HAWKS
Head Coach: Ron Reszel
Enrollment: 435
Section: 3AA
Look for the Thunder Hawks to improve on their dual meet marks of last year, as they will have two section place winners and seven others with a great deal of experience. Despite the fact that they graduated three very good seniors including one state qualifier they will be looking to improve. Their key leaders will be Isaac Sulfow and Thomas Joyce.
3-18 Overall
1-7 West Central South Conference Duals
Five Section Place Winners
Fourth Place Melrose “Early Bird” Tourney: 125 Pts (10 Placers)
Fifth Place West Central Conference South Tourney: 49 Pts. (5 Placers)
Eight Place Albany “Purple Pride” Tourney: 38 Pts. (5 Placers)
Eight Place Montevideo “Dave Roder” Tourney: 49 Pts (8 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Isaac Sulfow 12th 22-17 4th Section
Thomas Joyce 11th 14-19 3rd Section
Joe Bednar 10th 12-11
Jake Bednar 9th 10-18
Mitchel Kwillincki 8th 10-22
Jordan Solting 12th 7-16
Colton Anderson 11th 5-12
Garrett Norby 12th 5-19
Jordan Welling 12th 4-12
Graduates:
Josh Anderson 29-14 2nd Section (90-94 Career)
Tim Macziewski 22-14 4th Section (68-74 Career)
Jess Mijares 23-17 6th Section (46-38 Career)

MORRIS AREA/HANCOCK TIGERS/CHOKIO ALBERTA
Head Coach: Shane Tappe
Enrollment: 290 Morris/80 Hancock/55 Chokio Alberta/425 Total
Section: 3AA
NO REPORT

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MISSISSIPPI EIGHT CONFERENCE

FAVORITES: SAINT MICHAEL ALBERTVILLE KNIGHTS and the CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI BLUEJACKETS
DARK Horses: MONTICELLO MAGIC and BUFFALO BISON

SAINT MICHAEL ALBERTVILLE KNIGHTS
Head Coach: Dan Lefebvre
Enrollment: 1,148
Section: 7AAA
The Knights of Saint Michael Albertville have moved up to AAA after earning a fourth place finish in the Class AA tourney last season. Back from their 26-10 campaign are seven state qualifiers, including three state place winners, two section place and four others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of five of which were state qualifiers, including two state place winners, the Knights should challenge once again for section, conference and possibly state honors. The key leaders will include: Jordan Campa, Kraig Schumm, Ben Horn, Park Betts, Shawn Little and Ryan Kessler.
26-10
8-0 Mississippi 8 Conference Champions
Section 5AA Champions
Final Guillotine Rating: 4th Class AA
Fourth Class AA State
Fourteen Section Place Winner/Five State Place Winners
First Place Hutchinson “Tiger” Tourney: 219.5 Pts. (14 Placers)
First Place STMA “Knights” Tourney: 249 Pts. (14 Placers)
Fourth Place Rochester “Minnesota Christmas” Tourney: 152.5 Pts. (9 Placers)
First Place STMA “Knight” Duals: (4-0)
Second Place: Coon Rapids “Cardinal” Duals: (2-1)
Fourth Place: St. Cloud Tech “Kiffmeyer” Duals: (1-2)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jordan Campa 12th 40-7 1st Sec./State Champion/AC
Kraig Schumm 12th 42-6 1st Sec./2nd State/AC
Ben Horn 12th 32-19 1st Sec./6th State/AC
Parker Betts 11th 32-18 1st Section
Shawn Little 11th 28-18 1st Section/AC
Ryan Kessler 12th 26-18 1st Section
Kyle Salonek 12th 23-26 2nd Section
Jake Lillie 11th 24-17 3rd Section/AC
Cole Sladek 9th 23-23 3rd Section/AC
Michael Lindquist 11th 10-5
Lucas Martin 11th 8-6
Nick Edling 10th 7-3
Mark Frank 12th 11-10
Graduates:
David Thorn 47-2 1st Sec/State Champ/AC/(211-18 Career)
Jake Horn 35-17 2nd Sec./4th State/(92-45 Career)
Jordan Scherber 34-14 2nd Sec/AC/(52-35 Career)
Carl Salonek 24-20 1st Sec/AC/(38-38 Career)
Dustin Kottke 31-18 2nd Sec/AC/(63-44 Career)
Dan Nerdahl 2-1

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI BLUEJACKETS
Head Coach: Neil Jennissen
Enrollment: 1,403
Section: 7AAA
The Blue Jackets of Cambridge-Isanti had a great season last year with their section 7AAA championship and their fourth place finish in Class AAA. Back from that 29-5 team are two state qualifiers, seven section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of six very good seniors, including three state qualifiers, two of which were state place winners, look for the Jackets to make a big run to defend their section title and challenge for conference honors. Their key leaders will be: Scott Gifford, Tyler Tischer, Derek Swanson, Adam Kelling and Clayton Jennissen.
29-5
7-1 Mississippi 8 Conference
Section 7AAA Champions
Fourth Place Class AAA State
Final Guillotine Rating: 4th Class AAA
Fourteen Section Place Winners/Five State Qualifiers
First Place Cambridge “Blue Jacket” Tourney: 212 Pts. (13 Placers)
First Place Cambridge “Blue Jacket” Duals: (3-0)
First Place Blaine “Bengal” Duals: (3-0)
Eight Place Rochester “Christmas” Tourney: 108 Pts. (5 Placers)
Twenty Place Fargo “Rumble on Red” Tourney: 122.5 Pts (2 Placers)
Third Place Wayzata “Trojans” Duals: (3-1)
Fifth Place St. Cloud Tech “Kiffmeyer” Duals: (2-1)
First Place White Bear Laker “Bear” Duals: (3-0)
Returning Wrestlers:
Scott Gifford 12th 36-9 1st Section/AC
Tyler Tischer 10th 33-11 2nd Section/AC
Derek Swanson 11th 31-15 3rd Section/AC
Adam Kelling 11th 34-12 3rd Section
Clayton Jennissen 10th 33-12 4th Section/AC
Landon Chumley 11th 22-22 3rd Section/AC
Ty Torgerson 9th 18-11 5th Section
Sherwood McKinnie 12th 14-17 3rd Section
Cody Glines 11th 5-6 3rd Section
Cole Bakke 10th 11-7
Seth Woodiwiss 12th 9-6
Mark Volker 11th 13-22
Graduates:
Tony Nelson 47-0 1st Sec/State Champ/AC (141-18 Career)
Dalton Lilledahl 32-18 2nd Sec/6th State/AC
Kyle Hay 25-17 2nd Section
Jared Vincent 18-18 3rd Section
Joe Holmberg 17-14
Brett Groves 18-20 6th Section

MONTICELLO MAGIC
Head Coach: Matt Palmer
Enrollment: 1,098
Section: 5AA
The Monticello Magic had a very solid 16-12 dual meet mark last season in the very tough section 6AA. They have moved to section 5AA where they should be one of the favorites to earn section honors. They have one state qualifier, five section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. They did graduate three very good seniors but the Magic are gearing up for a great season. They key leaders should be Tyler Mergen, Randy Ascher, Sabastian Gardner, Ryan Michaelis and Eric Bourgeois.
16-12 Overall
5-3 Mississippi 8 Conference
Second : Big Lake “Hornet” Tourney: 191 Pts. (13 Placers)
Third Place South St. Paul “Pete Veldman” Tourney: 138 Pts. (9 Placers)
Third Place Mound-Westonka “Leopold/Haglund” Duals: (2-1)
Returning Wrestlers:
Tyler Mergen 11th 38-2 1st Section/AC
Randy Ascher 12th 26-11 5th Section/AC
Sabastian Gardner 11th 27-11 4th Section
Ryan Michaelis 11th 24-16 6th Section
Jake Schmitz 11th 20-17 4th Section
Eric Bourgeois 10th 25-14 6th Section
Logan Draack 11th 18-11
Joe Jude 11th 13-23
Jacob Barker 12th 12-21
Mark Hickman 11th 5-19
Zack Bond 11th 6-22
Graduates:
Ben Schwartz 29-4 4th Section/AC (117-55)
Jeremiah Erickson 14-18 4th Section
Spencer Lanners 5-2

BUFFALO BISON
Head Coach: Paul Arens
Enrollment: 1,596
Section 8AAA
The Bison of Buffalo had a good season last year with their final four showing in section 8AAA and their 23-9 dual meet mark. They will be looking to improve on those dual meet marks and to challenge for section honors. Despite the graduation of eight very good seniors including two state qualifiers and six section place winners. Their key leaders will be Tim Ruter, Mike Simeon, Dylan Tibury and Brady Maus.
23-9 Overall
6-2 Mississippi 8 Conference
Final Four Section 8AAA
Eight Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers
First Place Chaska “Hawks” Tourney: 181 Pts. (11 Placers)
Third Place Mound-Westonka “White Hawk” Tourney: 174.5 Pts (11 Placers)
Fifth Place Osseo “Ken Droegemueller” Tourney: 137.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
Third Place Buffalo “Bison” Duals: (2-1)
Fourth Place Paynesville “Bulldog” Duals: (1-2)
Returning Wrestlers:
Tim Ruter 12th 34-7 1st Section/AC
Mike Simeon 9th 35-6 1st Section/AC
Dylan Tibury 9th 24-16 6th Section
Brady Maus 12th 18-18 4th Section
Tanner Maus 10th 10-9
Tanner Robasse 11th 14-28 6th Section
Aaron Durand 12th 4-7
Graduates:
Zach Smith 32-14 2nd Section/6th State (73-47 Career)
David Baker 37-8 1st Section/AC (122-69 Career)
Bruce Manz 25-6 4th Section/AC
Cody Maus 23-6 4th Section
James Neddermeyer 23-16 4th Section/AC (47-53 Career)
Nick Vinar 16-17 6th Section
Simon Kulzer 12-23 4th Section
Eric Bergman 12-28 5th Section

BECKER BULLDOGS
Head Coach: Matt Aho
Enrollment: 695
Section: 6AA
The Bulldogs struggled last season as a team with their dual meet showings, they will be in a rebuilding phase with their program. But look for this young team to make great strides during the season. They graduated some great seniors last season including two state finalists and one other qualifier. They could challenge those dual meets marks from last season, look for Cory Nelson to be their key leader.
8-10 Overall
3-5 Mississippi 8 Conference
Five Section Place Winners/Two State Placers
Third Place Belgrade-Brooten/Elrosa “Jaguar” Tourney: 111 Pts. (6 Placers)
Fourth Place Albany “Purple Pride” Tourney: 128.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Eight Place Brainerd “Paul Bunyan” Tourney: 80.5 Pts. (4 Placers)
Twenty-Severn Place Fargo “Rumble on Red” Tourney: 129.5 Pts. (3 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Cory Nelson 10th 12-14
Chris Iverson 12th 7-21
Jesse Rahbain 10th 4-16
Grant Knich 10th 3-9
Austin Halvorson 10th 4-4
Graduates:
Brady Schrupp 41-0 1st Sec/State Champ/AC (140-23 Career)
Kevin O’Brien 38-8 1st Sec/Second State/AC (171-30 Career)
Jay Woiwor 28-4 1st Section/AC (69-11 Career)
Kyle Andres 23-17 3rd Section (72-76 Career)
Joey Benson 14-17

BIG LAKE HORNETS
Head Coach: Loren Holthaus
Enrollment: 857
Section: 6AA
The Hornets of Big Lake will be looking to improve on last year’s dual meet marks with one state qualifier, two section place winners and eight others with a great deal of experience back from last season. Look for Hornets to challenge despite the graduation of four seniors that graduated, that includes three section place winners. Their leaders will be Matt Nelson and Dalton Sononstahl.
10-14 Overall
4-4 Mississippi 8 Conference
Six Section Placers
Fourth Place Big Lake “Hornet” Tourney: 168.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fourth Place Richfield “Spartan” Tourney: 160.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Six Place Monticello “Magic” Duals: (2-3)
Sixth Place Buffalo “Bison” Duals: (2-3)
Returning Wrestlers:
Matt Nelson 11th 37-1 1st Sec/2nd State/AC
Dalton Sonenstahl 11th 28-10 3rd Section/AC
Matt Weitzel 12th 12-24 5th Section
Cory Reed 12th 8-3
Dylan Thao 12th 19-19
Joe Rathmanner 11th 9-9
Deven Donais 10th 13-19
Ben McCormick 12th 13-23
Cole Knaeble 9th 10-20
Chris Audette 10th 5-2
Olin Weitzel 10th 5-18
Graduates:
Dan Brown 25-9 4th Section/AC (137-36 Career)
Dustin Rost 29-9 3rd Section/AC
Andre Bradley 22-14 5th Section
Josh Atencio 4-22

PRINCETON TIGERS
Head Coach: Mark Hayes
Enrollment: 1,017
Section: 7AA
The Tigers had a pretty good season with their 11-17 marks and they will be looking to improve on those marks this season. They have back one state qualifier, four section place winners ten others with a great deal of experience. So despite the graduation of a state champion they could challenge for a top four spot in section 7AA. Look for them to also surprise some of those conference teams. Their key leaders will be Adam Swenson, Karl Eichlinger, Matt Zdrazil and Joel Wiedewitsch.
11-17 Overall
2-6 Mississippi 8 Conference
Six Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Third Place Faribault “Dick Shiels” Tourney: 192 Pts. (13 Placers)
Third Place Andover “Husky” Tourney: 167 Pts. (11 Placers)
Fourth Place MLLC “Coyote” Tourney: 128.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Fourth Place Hibbing “Blue Jacket” Duals: (2-2)
Fourth Place St. Paul Humbolt “Hawks” Duals: (2-2)
Returning Wrestlers:
Karl Eichlinger 11th 24-11 3rd Section
Adam Swenson 12th 23-17 2nd Section
Matt Zdrazil 12th 23-10 5th Section
Joel Wiedewitsch 12th 24-17 5th Section/AC
Zach Pederson 11th 21-21 5th Section
Kevin Salgado 12th 16-15
Luke Belair 12th 16-15
Louis Gerraty 10th 15-17
Billy McClay 8th 13-24
Corey Messer 10th 12-24
Andrew Barthel 11th 8-25
Josh Luberecht 9th 8-22
Jon Stone 12th 6-22
Darrien Miexill 11th 6-7
A. J. Merten 11th 2-2
Graduate:
Billy Frank 34-2 1st Section/State Champion/AC

ZIMMERMAN THUNDER
Head Coach: Gary Hartman
Enrollment: 522
Section: 5AA
This young program had a solid season last year, but they will be looking to improve on those dual numbers. They have back this season; two state qualifiers, two section place winners and seven others with a great deal of experience. The Thunder did graduate four seniors, including two section place winners, but with the number of wrestlers returning they should make a big improvement this season. Their key leaders will be Jeff Nielsen, Zach Stepan, Mitch Robinson and Dainn Rassmussen.
9-18 Overall
1-7 Mississippi 8 Conference Duals
Six Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Fourth place Mora “Mustang” Tourney: 122 Pts. (12 Placers)
Sixth Place Elk River “Elks” Tourney 107.5 Points (11 Placers)
Seventh Place Litchfield “Dragon” Tourney: 87 Pts. (7 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jeff Nielsen 12th 36-4 1st Sec/4th State/AC
Zach Stepan 11th 30-11 2nd Section/AC
Dainn Rasmussen 12th 22-9
Mitch Robinson 9th 24-15 6th Section
Jamal Samaha 11th 12-24
Mike Robinson 12th 10-11 6th Section
Weston Schwartz 11th 11-16
Robby Palkvolch 12th 7-23
Luke Anderson 10th 4-12
Travis Culbertson 12th 6-13
Takuma Padilla 12th 3-6
Graduates:
Cole Tretbar 18-16 5th Section
Andy Roelle 16-13 5th Section
Matt McDonald 9-27
Myles Brisbin 7-9

ROGERS ROYALS
Head Coach: Matt Leshovsky
Enrollment: 996
Section: 5AA
The Royals of Rogers had a solid season with seven section place winners and five of them returning this season along with seven others with a great deal of experience. Look for them to improve on those dual marks of last season. Despite the graduation of two very good wrestlers their key leaders include; Jerrod Feist, Sam Hines, Andrew List and Kyle Zilka.
7-17 Overall
0-8 Mississippi 8 Conference
Seven Section Place Winners
Sixth Place Prior Lake “Dan Edwards” Tourney: 65 Pts. (5 Placers)
Seventh Place Brooklyn Centre “Centeurs” Tourney: 100 Pts. (7 Placers)
Seventh Place Orono “Dave Sohn” Tourney: 122 Pts. (7 Placers)
Tenth Place “Ken Droegemueller” Tourney: 57.5 Pts. (3 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jerrod Feist 12th 23-9 4th Section
Sam Hines 12th 23-10 3rd Section/AC
Andrew List 11th 15-11 4th Section
Kyle Zilka 12th 16-16 3rd Section
Kyler Swanson 9th 15-14
Kyle Williams 10th 7-14 6th Section
Tim Beach 9th 9-16
Ray Martinez 11th 6-15
Ryan Lien 9th 3-5
Clay Levasseur 10th 4-3
Thomas Kwiatkowski 9th 3-8
Gade Martinez 9th 3-0
Graduates:
Mike Anderson 29-13 3rd Section/AC (95-84 Career)
Tyler Johnson 28-14 4th Section (63-65 Career)

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CENTRAL LAKES CONFERENCE

FARVORITES: ST. CLOUD APOLLO EAGELS and the LITTLE FALLS FLYERS
DARK HORSES: BRAINERD WARRRIORS and the FERGUS FALLS OTTERS

ST. CLOUD APOLLO EAGLES
Head Coach: Tim Bengston
Enrollment: 1,165
Section 8AAA
The Eagles had their best season in school history with their section 8AAA championship and their 20-10 dual meet marks. But they will be looking to improve on those marks as they have a great bunch of wrestlers returning that include: one state champion, nine section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of two state place winners look for the Eagles to defend their section honors and to challenge to conference honors too. Their key leaders include; Mitch Bengston, Chris Rocheleau, Sam Koetter, Nolan Rial and Nam Nguyen.
20-10 Overall
7-2 Central Lakes Conference Duals
Twelve Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers/Three Place Winners
Section 8AAA Champions
Class AAA Sixth Place
Final Guillotine Rating: No. 11
First Place Big Lake “Hornets” Tourney: 212 Pts. (12 Placers)
First Place Ogilvie “Lions” Tourney: 258 Pts. (13 Placers)
Third Place Albany “Purple Pride” Tourney: 143.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Third Place Monticello “Magic” Duals: (3-1)
Sixth Place Cambridge-Isanti “Blue Jacket” Duals: (1-2)
Returning Wrestlers:
Mitch Bengston 9th 47-1 1st Sec/State Champ/AC
Nolan Rial 12th 31-10 3rd Section/AC
Chris Rocheleau 12th 28-14 3rd Section/AC
Sam Koetter 12th 29-14 3rd Section/AC
Nam Nguyen 10th 30-9 3rd Section/AC
Grant Nehring 9th 17-15 4th Section
Grant Dullinger 10th 9-1
Clayton Athman 12th 20-19 5th Section
Alex Lawwell 10th 18-18 6th Section
Austin Swenson 12th 8-19 4th Section
David Then 12th 16-23 4th Section
Nick Stram 10th 15-23
Brendan Padilla 11th 5-11
Graduates:
Matt Spoden 44-7 1st Section 6th State/AC
Matt Shaver 40-9 2nd Section 6th State/AC

LITTLE FALLS FLYERS
Head Coach: Mike Hendrickson
Enrollment: 854
Section 6AA
The Flyers had a very good season with 20-9 dual meet marks and a top four showing in section 8AA. The Flyers will be looking to improve on those marks this season with the return of three state qualifiers, three section place winners and seven others returning with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of three very good seniors including a state place winner and the move to section 6AA they should challenge will section and conference honors. They will be led by Cody Bue, Dillan Kifer, Frank Wilczek, Bryant Bue, Derik Jendro and Brandon Hiemenz.
20-9 Overall
7-2 Central Lakes Conference Duals
Eight Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers
Final Four Section 8AA
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
Second Place Brainerd “Paul Bunyan” Tourney: 162 Pts. (9 Placers)
Third Place Mounds View “Mustang” Duals: (3-1)
Eight Place Cass Lake “Big Bear” Tourney: 119.5 Pts. (3 Placers)
Third Place Detroit Lakes “Laker” Duals: (2-1)
Fourth Place Monticello “Magic” Duals: (2-2)
Returning Wrestlers:
Cody Bue 12th 41-4 1st Section/AC
Dillan Kifer 10th 30-13 2nd Section/AC
Frank Wilczek 10th 35-9 2nd Section/AC
Bryant Bue 11th 25-17 4th Section
Derik Jendro 12th 18-11 3rd Section
Brandon Hiemenz 12th 23-14
Austin Scherping 12th 15-14 5th Section
Joe Tuholsky 11th 14-20
Eric Hegna 12th 10-14
Dilan Gastecki 11th 11-23
Tyler Skwira 12th 7-15
Zack Clark 12th 9-31
Collin Swanson 12th 4-15
Graduates:
Charlie Wilczek 30-20 2nd Sec/5th State/AC (78-55 Career)
Sam Marcus 26-17 3rd Section/AC (92-68 Career)
Aaron Gastecki 13-10

BRAINERD WARRIORS
Co-Coaches: Mike Boran and James Kath
Enrollment: 1,964
Section 8AAA
The Warriors had a great run at the end of the season to earn section runner up honors in section 8AAA. Back from their 11-6 team are three state qualifiers, four section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of four seniors including two state qualifiers look for the Warriors to make a major challenge for both section and conference. Their key leaders include: Chad Ohman, Mack Glasby, Luke Boran, Jessen Franzen, Tyler Kohlmeir, Aaron Padmos and Sam Pagel.
11-6 Overall
5-4 Central Lakes Conference Duals
Ten Section Place Winners/Five State Qualifiers
Runner Up Section 8AAA
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
First Place Moorhead “Gadberry” Duals: (3-0)
First Place Elk River “Elks” Tourney: 190 Pts. (13 Placers)
Third Place Cambridge “Blue Jacket” Tourney: 158 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fifth Place Brainerd “Paul Bunyan” Tourney: 128 Pts. (8 Placers)
Ninth Place Cass Lake “Big Bear” Tourney: 111 Pt. (6 Placers)
Sixth Place Blue Earth “Dick Maher” Tourney: 132 Pts. (12 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Chad Ohman 12th 33-19 2nd Section/AC
Mack Glasby 11th 24-13 1st Section/AC
Luke Boran 9th 29-13 2nd Section/AC
Jessen Franzen 11th 29-14 3rd Section/AC
Tyler Kohlmeier 11th 23-17 3rd Section
Aaron Padmos 12th 21-18 AC
Sam Pagel 12th 25-14 4th Section/AC
Nick Grausam 12th 17-20 3rd Section
Levi Rubin 9th 13-18
Nick Oakley 12th 6-13
Dan Babineau 9th 6-10
Matt Solid 11th 2-3
Graduates:
Brandon Mutz 35-3 1st Section/AC
Andrew Wachsmuth 10-6 2nd Section
Pat Metzier 17-20 5th Section
Brandon Shaw 0-2

FERGUS FALLS OTTERS
Head Coach: Mark Aho
Enrollment:
Section: 8AA
The Otters of Fergus Falls struggled thru a lot of injuries and sickness last year when they posted a 10-10 dual meet record and they tied for second place in the Central Lakes Conference. Despite the graduation of four seniors, including two state qualifiers they should improve on those marks and they could make a challenge for section honors. If they can avoid injuries and stay healthy they should have a very good season. The Otters return two state place winners, two section place winners and three others with a great deal of of experience. Their key leaders will include: Colton Thorson, Alex Hensch, Jesse Laugen, Dan Rvering and Myrone Bell.
10-10 Overall
7-2 Central Lakes Conference
Nine Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
First Place Wahpeton “Dan Unruh” tourney: 210 Pts. (12 Placers)
Third Place Lake Park “Terry Tieken” Tourney: 188 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fourth Place West Central Area “Grant County” Tourney: 158 Pts. (9 Placers)
Second Place Detroit Lakes “Laker” Duals: (2-1)
Seventh Place Cass Lake “Big Bear” Tourney: 131 Pts. (5 Placers)
Second Place Detroit Lakes “Laker” Duals: (2-1)
Returning Wrestlers:
Colton Thorson 12th 43-2 1st Sec/3rd State/AC
Alex Hensch 12th 27-11 3rd Section/AC
Jesse Laugen 12th 26-14 4th Section
Dan Revering 12th 24-5
Myrone Bell 9th 26-16 1st Sec./6th State (Transfer NYM)
Tyler Giza 9th 18-22 3rd Section
Abbot Aho 9th 16-19 AC
Matt Laugen 10th 20-22 5th Section
Derek Teberg 11th 11-20
Bryant Marquedant 11th 11-20
Graduates:
Josh Campion 33-3 2nd Sec/2nd State/AC (89-18 Career)
Jordan Ringquist 27-15 2nd Section (69-79 Career)
Ryan Jacobson 33-9 3rd Section/AC (84-29 Career)
Dustin Teberg 8-17 5th Section (69-117 Career)

ROCORI SPARTANS
Head Coach: Jeron Leiser
Enrollment: 811
Section 8AAA
The Spartans had a very good season with their 18-13 dual marks and a final four in section 6AA. Back from that team is four section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of four seniors look for the Spartans to have another solid season. Their leaders should include: Chris Braun, Alex Weiman and Ben Wittrock.
18-13 Overall
3-6 Central Lakes Conference Duals
Six Section Placers Winners
Final Four Section 6AA
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean AA
Fifth Place Shakopee “Sabers” Tourney: 133 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fifth Place Alexandria “Big Ole” Tourney: 101 Pts. (9 Placers)
Fifth Place Foley “Falcon” Duals: (2-1)
Fifth Place Monticello “Magic” Duals: (2-2)
First Place Osakis “Silverstreaks” Quadrangular: (3-0)
First Place Glencoe/SL/LP “Panther” Quadrangular: (3-0)
Returning Wrestlers:
Chris Braun 12th 29-11 5th Section/AC
Alex Weiman 12th 24-12 6th Section
Ben Wittrock 12th 27-14 5th Section
Kyle Lieser 12th 18-20
Dylan Gertken 11th 22-21 5th Section
Levi Olivier 12th 15-26
Nate Ness 10th 11-10
Jordan Hemmesch 10th 5-10
Graduates:
Jeremiah Dorf 35-8 2nd Section/AC
Jason Spoden 12-12
Chris Eischens 7-25
Kyle Stein 4-1

ST. CLOUD TECH TIGERS
Head Coach: Bob Boeck
Enrollment: 1,464
Section 8AAA
The Tigers of St. Cloud Tech had a good season last year with 11-14 dual marks; back from that team are two state qualifiers, four section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of four seniors look for the Tigers to challenge for a top four spot in section 8AAA and the top teams in the conference. Their leaders should include: Tommy O’Brien, Ben Johnson, Peter Kalla and Dieter Brenner.
11-14 Overall
5-4 Central Lakes Conference Duals
Ten Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Fifth Place Burnsville “Blaze” Tourney: 118 Pts. (11 Placers)
Six Place STMA “Knights” Tourney: 107 Pts. (9 Placers)
Eight Place Shakopee “Sabers” Tourney: 92 Pts. (7 Placers)
Second Place Humboldt “Hawk” Duals
Sixth Place Farmington “Tiger” Duals: (1-2)
Returning Wrestlers:
Tommy O’Brien 10th 22-16 2nd Section/AC
Ben Johnson 12th 20-15 2nd Section/AC
Peter Kalla 12th 23-16 6th Section/AC
Dieter Brenner 10th 15-11 4th Section/AC
Nolan Lortz 12th 19-19 5th Section
Ben Lortz 12th 16-21
Bryant Amundson 10th 12-17 6th Section
Nathan Lortz 8th 11-24
Graduates:
Luke Laudenbach 24-13 2nd Section/AC
Mitch Voigt 19-4 3rd Section/AC
Grant Forsythe 20-20 4th Section/AC
Garrett Leathers 21-17 4th Section

ALEXANDRIA CARDINALS
Head Coach: Tom Ellison
The Cardinals had another great season with their 17-6 dual meet marks and a conference championship. They will have a tough challenge to improve on those numbers of last season. They graduated nine seniors including five state qualifiers, two of which were state place winners. Their leaders should include; Lucas Betterman, Cole Ellison and Kyle Fulghum.
Enrollment: 1,278
Section 8AAA
17-6 Overall
8-1 Central Lakes Conference Champions
Twelve Section Place Winners/Six State Qualifiers/Two State Placers
Final Four Section 8AAA
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
Second Place Alexandria “Big Ole” Tourney: 200.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Second Litchfield “Dragon” Tourney: 176 Pts (12 Placers)
Second Place West Central Area “Grant County” Tourney: 173 Pts. (9 Placers)
Second Place Buffalo “Bison” Duals: (3-1)
Returning Wrestlers:
Lucas Betterman 12th 29-8 4th Section/AC
Cole Ellison 11th 16-22 5th Section
Kyle Fulghum 12th 17-17 Injured
Brian Eipperle 11th 6-24 6th Section
Gage Sonczalla 8th 4-20 6th Section
Graduates:
Tom Bouressa 36-2 1st Sec/5th State/AC (115-38 Career)
Charlie Kirscht 38-4 1st Sec/4th State/AC (126-34 Career)
Josh Betterman 28-12 1st Section (126-71 Career)
Taylor Morical 16-9 2nd Section (74-30 Career)
Josh Hobbs 22-14 2nd Section/AC
Isaac Meyer 23-9 5th Section/AC (59-52 Career)
Adam Patrick 20-14 2nd Section
Adam Klenkner 13-8 5th Section
Riley Gustafson 11-17

SAUK RAPIDS STORM
Head Coach: Terry Gorecki
Enrollment: 1,128
Section 8AAA
The Storm of Sauk Rapids had a tough season with a rash of injuries that hit them and will be looking to improve on those marks. They will have back two state qualifiers, two section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of several seniors including on state place winner, look for them to make an improvement on those numbers. Their key leaders will be Shane Fesenmaier, Stephen Bucholz, Eric Olson (BJ), Caleb Studenski and Tyler Diederich.
8-18 Overall
2-7 Central Lakes Conference Duals
Six Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Third Place Burnsville “Jaycee’s” Tourney: 152.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Second Place Milaca “Wolves” Duals: (2-1)
Sixth Place Apple Valley “Eagles” Tourney: 85.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
Fifth Place Monticello “Magic” Duals
Returning Wrestlers:
Shane Fesenmaier 12th 25-8 1st Section/AC
Stephen Bucholz 11th 18-14 2nd Section
Eric Olson (BJ) 10th 26-10 3rd Section
Caleb Studenski 11th 18-20 3rd Section
Tyler Diederich 11th 15-23 AC
Tyler Rudy 11th 8-9
Joe Myerchin 12th 8-17
Chris Keste 9th 5-10
Patrick Keller 11th 4-0
Graduates:
Codie Lane 16-7 2nd Section 6th State
Tyler Molitor 18-16 4th Section
Jon Gans 11-9
Jeremiah Tripp 11-16
Sam Elliot 10-15
Grant Vogt 0-1
Joe Dvorak 0-10
Kevin Chrast 0-1

WILLMAR CARDINALS
Head Coach: Casey Johnson
Enrollment: 1,119
Section 8AAA
The Cardinals struggled thru another down season for Cardinal wrestling. They will be out to improve their dual meet marks of 4-15 from last season. They have four section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience back. They did graduate two seniors including one section place winner, but if this young team can improve thru out the season they should reach their goals. Their key leaders will include: Alex Johannes, Adam Fagerstrom, Cory Milhausen and Nathaniel Swoyer.
4-15 Overall
1-7 Central Lakes Conference Duals
Five Section Place Winners
Fifth Place Eden Prairie “Eagles” Tourney: 115.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Sixth Place Morris Area “Tigers” Tourney: 103 Pts. (8 Placers)
Sixth Place BBE “Jaguar” Tourney: 73 Pts. (5 Placers)
Fifth Place Willmar “Cardinal Classic” Tourney: 113 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fourth Place Annandale “Lightning” Duals:
Returning Wrestlers:
Alex Johannes 10th 25-13 4th Section/AC
Adam Fagerstrom 12th 18-18 5th Section/AC
Coty Milhausen 11th 21-8 5th Section
Nathaniel Swoyer 11th 21-14 4th Section
Seth Pollack 10th 19-18
Eugene Stepan 11th 7-21
Mason Pomorleau 11th 8-25
Graduates:
Cody Stegeman 29-8 6th Section AC
Lucas Kremer 12-20

SARTELL SABRES
Head Coach: Cody Olson
Enrollment: 885
Section 6AA
The Sabres will struggle to match and improve on those dual meet marks of last season, they do have back one section place winner and four others with a great deal of experience. They did graduate four seniors; including one state qualifier and two section place winners. Their key leaders will be Josh Halicke and Logan Shaw.
3-14 Overall
0-8 Central Lakes Conference Duals
Four Section Place Winners
Fourth Place Meadow Cree/Spectrum “Saints” Tourney: 119.5 Pts (8 Placers)
Fifth Place Big Lake “Hornets” Tourney: 96.5 Pts. (9 Placers)
Seventh Place Paynesville “Bulldog” Tourney: 68 Pts. (8 Placers)
Melrose “Early Bird” Tourney: 94 Pts (9 Placers)
Eight Place Mora “Mustangs” Tourney: 80 Pts. (7 Placers0
Returning Wrestlers:
Josh Halicke 10th 22-10 6th Section
Logan Shaw 11th 13-16
Mike Sorenson 12th 11-23
Jake Walls 12th 11-18
Nate Zimmerman 12th 3-26
Graduates:
Adam Wenker 28-5 3rd Section/AC
Kent Pierskalla 25-12 5th Section/AC
Paul Plombon 16-9 2nd Section
Jason Robinson 3-21
Nick Line-Behrends 2-21

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CENTRAL MINNESOTA CONFERENCE

FARVORITES: EDEN VALLEY-WATKINS EAGLES and ROYALTON ROYALS
DARK HORSES: PIERZ PIONEERS and KIMBALL CUBS

EDEN VALLEY-WATKINS EAGLES
Head Coach: Dan Berg
Enrollment: 243
Section 5A
The Eagles had a very good season last year as they had a 14-7 dual record, were a final four team in this very balanced section 5A and conference champions. They are looking to improve on those marks this season. Back from last year’s team are two state qualifiers, three section place winners and eight others with a great deal of experience. The Eagles did graduate one very good wrestler last year, so look for this young team to defend their conference title and to make a strong challenge for section 5A honors. Their key leaders should be: Jacob Forcier, Jeff Dockendorf, Joe Holdvogt, Mike Downham, Tyler Magedanz, Jaron Faber, Kevin Kramer and Shawn Mattson.
14-7 Overall
7-0 Central Minnesota Conference Duals
Six Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Final Four Section 5A
Third Place BBB” Jaguars” Tourney: 105 Pts. (8 Placers)
Third Place Litchfield “Dragon” Tourney: 155.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Third Place Norwood Young America “Central” Tourney: 173 Pts. (9 Placers)
Third Place New London-Spicer “Wildcats” Tourney: 167 Pts. (10 Placers)
Six Place Willmar “Cardinal Classic” Tourney 113 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fourth Place Kimball “Cub” Duals
Returning Wrestlers:
Jacob Forcier 11th 30-14 2nd Section/AC
Jeff Dockendorf 12th 31-11 2nd Section
Joe Holdvogt 12th 33-8 4th Section/AC
Mike Downham 11th 24-18 4th Section
Tyler Magedanz 11th 25-14 AC
Jaron Faber 11th 27-16 AC
Shawn Mattson 11th 18-11 3rd Section
Kevin Kramer 11th 22-11 Injured
Jake Asfeld 12th 17-21
Brandon Waltz 11th 18-20
Blake Meierhofer 11th 13-24
Spencer Faber 12th 7-22
Cain Renner 8th 7-22
Graduates:
Mike Sullivan 24-10 3rd Section/AC (89-43 Career Record)

ROYALTON ROYALS
Head Coach: Kevin Presler
Enrollment: 193
Section 7A
The Royals had one of their best seasons in recent years with 18-7 dual meet marks and their first trip to the state tourney. They are looking for big things this season as well with one state qualifier back, eight section place winners and one other with a great deal of experience. Look for this young team to make steady improvement over the season, thus they could defend their section 7A title and possibly challenge for conference honors too. They did graduate six seniors including three state qualifiers and another just missing to trip to the state tourney. Their key leaders will be: Odin Guerard, Dan Moulzoff, Mitch Lange, Andrew Plumski and Ryan Brady.
18-7 Overall
5-2 Central Minnesota Conference Duals
Thirteen Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
Second Place Royalton “Royals” Tourney: 213.5 Pts. (14 Placers)
Fifth Place Bemidji “Rick Lee” Tourney: 121.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fourth Place Foley “Falcon” Duals
Twelfth Place Brainerd “Paul Bunyan” Tourney: 63 Pts. (4 Placers)
First Place Royalton “Royals” Quadrangular
Returning Wrestlers:
Odin Guerard 12th 21-8 1st Section
Mitch Lange 8th 22-15 5th Section
Dan Moulzoff 11th 19-17 4th Section
Andrew Plumski 11th 18-17 4th Section
Ryan Brady 12th 17-14 4th Section
Brian Schlichting 11th 18-20 3rd Section
Andy Poster 10th 15-18 4th Section
Kyle Wentland 11th 10-10 5th Section
Tom Averel 11th 8-11
Dan Borash 10th 8-16 6th Section
Graduates:
Peter Borash 30-10 3rd Section/AC (73-46 Career)
Jordan Wentland 31-6 1st Section (96-88 Career)
Dan Gadacz 29-11 2nd Section (55-48 Career)
Jacob Kasella 20-16 2nd Section
Craig Lensing 16-15
Kyle Makela 0-2

KIMBALL CUBS
Head Coach: Mike Schindler
Enrollment: 243
Section: 5A
The Cubs of Kimball had one of their best seasons in recent years as they posted 13-11 dual meet marks. They are looking for big things this season as they have back from last years team one state qualifier, four section place winners and ten others with a great deal of experience. In addition two transfers from Rocori. Despite the graduation of six seniors including they should challenge for a top four spot in this very balanced section 5A and possibly for conference honors. Their key leaders should include: Travis Schiefelbein, Tyler Kuechle, Tanner Mills, Mitch Pramann, Caramon Hanson, David Joseph and Marcus Hammer.
13-11 Overall
4-3 Central Minnesota Conference Duals
Eight Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Third Place Royalton “Royals” Tourney: 183 Pts. (11 Placers)
Fourth Place ACGC “Falcon Classic” Tourney: 102 Pts (8 Placers)
Fifth Place NLS “Wildcats” Tourney: 136 Pts. (13 Placers)
Sixth Place Albany “Purple Pride” Tourney: 92 Pts. (9 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Travis Schiefelbein 10th 23-17 1st Section
Tyler Kuechle 11th 24-14 5th Section
David Joseph 11th 22-8 6th Section
Mitch Pramann 11th 24-16
Tanner Mills 9th 26-12 5th Section
Caramon Hanson 10th 32-10 6th Section/AC
Marcus Hammer 9th 16-7
Tanner Meierhofer 11th 16-10
Quentin Bryce 10th 12-15 4th Section
Austin Schieflebein 8th 15-9
Alex Thurber 10th 13-20
Tim Konz 9th 8-11
Cody Mackereth 10th 6-11
Raahun Leach 9th 11-14
Travis Wills 9th 10-14
Jeremiah Kelly 10th 6-20
Lake Serbus 10th 8-16
Graduates:
Luke Schiefelbein 31-8 2nd Section/AC
Justin Kuechle 21-17
Josh Almgren 15-13 6th Section
Zach Hedlund 12-22 6th Section
Tyler Gregory 12-21
Mike Munz 7-18

ROCKFORD ROCKETS
Head Coach: Nick Peterson
Enrollment: 503
Section: 5AA
The Rockets had one of the their better seasons in recent years with their 9-13 dual meet mark and a final four in section 5AA. They have one state qualifier, four section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience back from last season. Despite the graduation of four very good seniors including two state qualifiers they will be looking to improve on those meet numbers and a final four spot in the section 5AA dual meet campaign. Their key leaders should include: Andrew Patnode, Danny Lynch, Zach Johnson, Brad Johnson and John Redepenning.
9-13 Overall
3-4 Central Minnesota Conference Duals
Nine Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Final Four Section 5AA
Second Place Trinity Duals (3-1)
First Place Meadow Creek “Fighting Saints” Tourney 180.5 Pts. (9 Placers)
Second Place Brooklyn Center “Centuers” Tourney: 193 Pts. (12 Placers)
Third Place Melrose “Early Bird” Tourney: 133 Pts. (11 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Andrew Patnode 12th 26-8 2nd Section
John Redepenning 10th 20-16
Danny Lynch 10th 22-17 6th Section
Zach Johnson 10th 24-13 5th Section
Brad Johnson 8th 17-14 5th Section
Brandon Luethmers 10th 16-16 3rd Section
Adam Jukubowski 10th 16-20
Tyler Barningham 10th 5-16
Graduates:
Noah Patnode 30-11 2nd Section
Adam Patnode 22-13 6thSection
Ryan Seamans 21-17 4th Section
Roy Wordlaw 24-10 2nd Section

HOWARD LAKE WAVERLY WINSTED LAKERS
Head Coaches: Jeff Granrud
Enrollment: 316
Section: 5A
The Lakers posted good dual meet marks with their 16-12 numbers, look for them to challenge those numbers this season. If this young team continues to improve they should improve on those marks. They have back three section place winners and four others with a great deal of experience. So despite the graduation of some excellent seniors including one state qualifier their key leaders will include Tony Hausladen, Zach Horstman, Chris Cox and Dylan Youngren.
16-12 Overall
4-3 Central Minnesota Conference Duals
Six Section Placer Winners
Second Place Mayville Portland Tourney: 189.5 Pts (10 Placers
Fourth Place Norwood Young America “Central” Tourney: 139 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fourth Place G-SL/LP “Don Hall” Tourney: 127 Pts. (9 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Tony Hausladen 11th 26-14 4th Section
Chris Cox 9th 18-17
Dylan Youngren 8th 17-25 6th Section
Zach Horstman 9th 18-16 6th Section
Jacob Demarais 11th 7-16
Matt Marketon 11th 11-8
Joel Koch 10th 7-28
Graduates:
John Long 35-8 2nd Section (106-25 Career Record)
Tony Horstmann 9-12 4th Section (106-95 Career Record)
McKenzie Rehmann 22-15
Derek Youngren 27-12 5th Section
Cameron Lehner 28-7 (Injured) (107-44 Career Record)
Matt Schmieg

PIERZ PIONEERS
Head Coach: Simon Walton
Enrollment: 304
Section: 7A
The Pioneers battled thru another injured filled season and yet they had eight section place winners at the end of the season. Look for this young team to make big strides during the season. They could challenge for both conference and section 7A honors. Despite the graduation of two very good seniors they could be a major force to dealt with by seasons end, if they can stay injury free. Their key leaders include: Clint Poster, Sean Huls, Nathan Tomala, Brad Meyer, Josh Lanners and John Omann.
4-25 Overall Duals
0-7 Central Minnesota Conference Duals
Eight Section Place Winners
Three State Qualifiers
Sixth Place Brainerd “Paul Bunyan” Tourney: 103 Pts. (5 Placers)
Eleventh Place South St. Paul “Veldman” Tourney: 96 Pts. (6 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Clint Poster 11th 36-5 1st Section
Sean Huls 11th 34-7 1st Section
Nathan Tomala 10th 23-18 3rd Section
Brad Meyer 9th 20-18 3rd Section
Josh Lanners 9th 19-15 2nd Section
Brett Brausen 11th 18-20 3rd Section
Dylan Peterson 12th 18-18 3rd Section
John Omann 12th 7-1
Kyle Jones 12th 3-5
Cody Vanzee 9th 4-6
Justin Stangl 9th 4-9
Graduates:
Tanner Tetrick 2-0 Injured (103-42 Career)
Shane Smallfield 20-18 3rd Section (37-36 Career)

BELGRADE BROOTEN ELROSA JAQUARS
Head Coach: Rich Vos
Enrollment: 219
Section: 5A
The Jaguars are looking for big things this season with the return of one state qualifier, four section place winners and four others with a great deal of experience back. Despite the graduation of four seniors including two section place winners they could improve on those dual meet numbers and possibly surprise a couple of teams in the conference. Their key leaders will Cole Tensen, Travis Winter, Brent Goodenbour and Ross Rath.
6-17 Overall
1-6 Central Minnesota Conference Duals
Seven Section Place Winners
Fifth Place Maple Grove “Crimson” Tourney: 132.5 Pts (9 Placers)
Fifth Place BBE “Jaguar” Tourney: 78.5 Pts. (7 Placers)
Sixth Place Paynesville “Bulldogs” Tourney: 105 Pts. (10 Placers)
Sixth Place NLS “Wildcat” Tourney: 101.5 Pts. (7 Placers)
Seventh Place BBE “Jaguar” Tourney: 70 Pts. (6 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Travis Winter 12th 34-7 4th Section/AC
Cole Tensen 12th 34-8 2nd Section
Brent Goodenbour 12th 23-17 5th Section
Ross Rath 9th 26-14 4th Section/AC
Patrick Rooney 9th 10-10 5th Section
Ben Borgerding 11th 11-22
Dillon Knutson 10th 5-28
Trevor Wendlandt 11th 2-13
Austin Jaeger 9th 3-3
Graduates:
Anthon Rooney 27-15 3rd Section (83-100 Career)
Josh Beier 22-21 5th Section (42-68 Career)
Danelle Baker 8-30 (19-49 Career)
Sean Speldrich 6-32

HOLDINGFORD HUSKERS
Head Coach: Adam Johnson
Enrollment: 289
Section: 5A
The Huskers of Holdingford had one of their best seasons in recent years as they posted a 12-14 dual meet marks. This young team should be looking to possibly improve on those marks of last season. They return two state qualifiers, two section place winners and eight others with a great deal of experience. The Huskers didn’t graduate anyone, but they did lose their leader Devon Scott; as he transferred to Apple Valley.
12-14 Overall
4-3 Central Minnesota Conference Duals
Five Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Fifth Place Paynesville “Bulldog” Tourney: 120 Pts. (8 Placers)
Sixth Place BBE “Jaguar” Tourney: 73 Pts. (6 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
John Scepaniak 12th 29-9 2nd Section
Derek Scott 11th 35-3 3rd Section/AC
Mike Jarnot 10th 31-8 2nd Section/AC
Luke Doll 10th 22-15
Victor Lumley 11th 20-18 6th Section
Kyle Jarnot 12th 17-14
Bryce Feia 11th 16-21
Tyler Schwartz 9th 8-18
Andrew Kunstleben 12th 3-6
Trevor Scott 9th 5-4
Brady Hedlund 12th 6-12
Weston Longendyke 12th 4-10

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PARK REGION CONFERENCE

FAVORITES: BERTHA HEWITT/VERNDALE RAIDERS and BROWERVILLE EAGLE VALLEY BRONCOS
DARK HORSES: PARKERS PRAIRIE PANTHERS and NEW YORK MILLS EAGLES

BERTHA HEWITT/VERNDALE RAIDERS
Head Coach: Mike Barthel
Enrollment: 138 Bertha Hewitt/ 111 Verndale/249 Total
Section: 6A
The Raiders had a good season with their 16-14 dual marks and a final four showing in section 6A. They could be looking at challenging those dual meet marks and for possible section 6A honors. Despite the graduation of two state tourney wrestlers they should be a force to be dealt with. Their key leaders include three state qualifiers and four section place winners; Jake Braaten, Nathan Wiese, Cole Turchin, Amos Schmidt and Kody Graba.
16-14 Overall
5-1 Park Region Conference Duals
Final Four Section 6A
Eight Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers
Third Place Park Region Conference Tourney: 145 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fifth Place Wadena-Deer Creek “Wolverine” Tourney 110 Pts. (9 Placers)
Third Place Staples “Don Dravis” Duals: (2-1)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jake Braaten 12th 37-5 2nd Sec/3rd State/AC
Nathan Wiese 12th 29-14 2nd Section/AC
Cole Turchin 10th 23-15 2nd Section
Amos Schmidt 12th 33-6 3rd Section
Kody Graba 11th 18-16 3rd Section
Justin Kern 12th 11-12 4th Section
Dakota Aeling 12th 16-16 5th Section
Graduates:
Matt Moenkedick 38-5 1st Sec/4th State/AC (146-28 Career Record)
Wade Moenkedick 38-4 1st Sec/AC (126-60 Career Record)

NEW YORK MILLS EAGLES
Head Coach: Eric Niemi
Enrollment: 188
Section: 6A
The Eagles of New York Mills will be looking to improve on last year’s dual meet marks and possible challenge for honors at the end of the season. They have back from last season three state qualifiers, three section place winners and eight others with a great deal of experience. With the graduation of just two seniors look for the Eagles to improve on those dual meet marks and if their younger wrestlers continue to improve they should challenge for conference and section honors. Their key leaders should include: Jordan Novak, Shane Novak, Landyn Saewert, Jarrod Norton, Josh Bernu and Tommy Selander.
8-11 Overall
3-3 Conference
Final Four Section 6A
Nine Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers/Three State Place Winners
Fifth Place Wahpeton “Dan Unruh Memorial” Tourney: 143 Pts. 7 Place Winners
Eleventh Place Cass Lake “Big Bear” Tourney: 109.5 Pts. (4 Place Winners)
Fourth Place Perham “Barrell of Fun” Tourney: 117 Pts. (8 Place Winners)
Fifth Place “Park Region Conference” Tourney: 130 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jordan Novak 12th 36-5 1st Sec./2nd State/AC
Shane Novak 9th 33-11 2nd Sec./5th State/AC
Landyn Saewert 12th 23-11 2nd Section
Tommy Selander 11th 21-13 5th Section
Jarrod Norton 12th 18-13 Injured
Seth Hoffland 11th 16-21 4th Section
Maison Roberts 10th 15-21 6th Section/AC
Josh Bernu 12th 1-0 Injured (24-13 5th Section 2008)
Ty Bell 11th 9-25
Max Carlson 9th 3-4
Graduates:
Nathan Burg 17-4 All Conference
Michael Kumpula 15-20

PARKERS PRAIRIE PANTHERS
Head Coach: Billy Wagner
Enrollment: 193
Section: 6A
The Panthers should be excited about the upcoming season with only three seniors graduating. They have three state qualifiers, one section place winner and seven others with a great deal of experience back from last season. Look for the Panthers to possibly challenge for conference honors that looks like it may be the most balance it has been in several years. Their key leaders including; Ryan Silbernick, Kevin Hahn, Tyler Walsh and Ryan Harris.
6-22 Overall
2-4 Park Region Conference Duals
Six Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers
Fourth Place Parkers Prairie “Panther” Tourney: 138.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Third Place Thief River Falls “Great Northern” Tourney: 147.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Sixth Place Park Region Conference Tourney: 99.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Seventh Place Foley “Falcon” Duals
Returning Wrestlers:
Ryan Silbernick 12th 33-9 2nd Section
Kevin Hahn 11th 25-19 2nd Section
Tyler Walsh 12th 32-8 2nd Section
Ryan Harris 12th 20-12
Tyler Schlosser 9th 11-23
Teagan Overturf 10th 13-27 6th Section
Seth Bercier 11th 8-29
Mitch Westerberg 9th 8-23
Dan Moske 12th Injured
Cambell Rasmussen 11th 6-14
Trey Thompson 11th 3-3
Graduates:
Jason Arvidson 33-11 2nd Sec/6th State/AC
Jake Fiedler 32-10 5th Section
Chris Westerberg 20-13

BROWERVILLE/EAGLE VALLEY BRONCOS
Head Coach: Andy Lancaster
Enrollment: 171 Browerville/87 Eagle Valley/ 258 Total
Section: 5A
The Broncos had possibly their best season in school history with outstanding dual meet marks of 26-5. They are defending conference champions and section 5A runner up. They would be hard pressed to improve on those numbers but look for them to make a strong run at defending those conference honors. They graduated seven seniors including one state place winner, two other state qualifiers and a couple of section place winners. Their leaders will be Travis Borchert, Lucas Kalina, Nate Becker and Randy Shamp.
26-5 Overall
6-0 Park Region Conference Champions
Eight Section Placer Winners/Four State Qualifiers/Two State Place Winners
Section 5A Runner Up
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
First Place Park Region Conference Tourney 218 Pts. (14 Placers)
Sixth Place West Central Area “Grant County” Tourney: 118 Pts. (8 Placers)
Fifth Place BBE “Jaguar” Tourney: 99 Pts. (5 Placers)
Third Place Osakis “Silverstreaks” Tourney: (2-1)
First Place Browerville “Bronco” Duals: (3-0)
First Place Breckenridge “Cowboy” Duals: (3-0)
Returning Wrestlers:
Travis Borchert 12th 40-3 1st Sec/5th State/AC
Lucas Kalina 12th 34-9 3rd Section/AC
Nate Becker 12th 25-17 6th Section/AC
Randy Shamp 12th 24-9
Ridge Quistorff 9th 16-20 AC
Cody Middendorf 11th 4-8
Graduates:
Julius Stone 41-3 1st Sec/5th State/AC (142-53 Career Record)
Tyler Spychalla 43-4 2nd Section/AC (166-50 Career Record)
Brian Denny 26-6 1st Section/AC (131-94 Career Record)
Keith Pudwill 27-14 5th Section
Nathan Thielen 25-15 5th Section
Ethan Norwood 9-28
Lucas Maschler 4-10

OSAKIS SILVERSTREAKS
Head Coach: Kyle Kostrzewski
Enrollment: 218
Section: 5A
The Silverstreaks had a tough season last year with injuries, so they are looking to improve to those dual meet marks of last year. Despite the graduation of three seniors including two section place winners they should improve on those marks. They have back one state qualifier, one section place winner and seven others with a great deal of experience back. Their key leaders should include: Cody Torkelson, Cole Erie, Nikolaj Hagen, Derek Stoetzel and Austin Collins.
7-18 Overall
3-3 Park Region Conference Duals
Second Place Park Region Conference Tourney: 150 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fifth Place ACGC “Falcon Classic” Tourney: 80 Pts. (8 Placers)
Sixth Place Albany “Purple Pride” Tourney: 120 Pts. (10 Placers)
Thirteenth Place Brainerd “Paul Bunyan” Tourney: 61 Pts. (3 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Cody Torkelson 11th 26-8 1st Section/AC
Cole Erie 12th 27-12 3rd Section/AC
Nikolaj Hagen 11th 15-22
Derek Stoetzel 12th 17-19
Austin Collins 10th 16-20
Stephan Rutten 10th 11-18
Chris Ludwig 12th 9-10 AC
Trent Johnson 12th 9-15
Jared Wagner 12th 7-28
Graduates:
Wendell Larson 35-5 3rd Section/AC (123-52 Career)
Derek Waldvogel 10-8 4th Section (84-71 Career)
Aaron Thomas 9-25

OTTERTAIL CENTRAL BULLDOGS
Head Coach: Scott Hart
Enrollment: 171 Battle Lake/106 Henning/139 Underwood/416 Total
Section: 6A
The Bulldogs could be a force in the conference and section 6A as they return six section place winners and six others with a great deal of experience. They did graduate a very good senior, but look for a lot of improvement from this young team. Their key leaders include: Zach Johnson, Brendan Hart, Jacob Meder and Patrick Nilson.
Unknown Overall
2-4 Park Region Conference Duals
Seven Section Place Winners
Sixth Place Fosston “Alfred Olson” Tourney: 127 Pts. (5 Placers)
Seventh Place Park Region Conference Tourney: 88 Pts. (7 Placers)
Fifth Place Parkers Prairie “Panther” Tourney: 120 Pts. (9 Placers)
Seventh Place BBE “Jaguar” Tourney: 49.5 Pts (4 Placers)
Eight Place West Central Area “Grant County” Tourney: 86.5 Pts. (7 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Zach Johnson 10th 22-15 2nd Sec/AC
Brendan Hart 11th 24-16 4th Section
Jacob Meder 12th 19-16
Tyler Olson 11th 18-20 4th Section
Patrick Nilson 12th 19-15 5th Section
Cody Grasswick 11th 14-20
Luke Holmquist 12th 18-21 6th Section
Zach Matthys 10th 12-17
Greg Blum 11th 8-23
Chris Haugrud 12th 9-16 6th Section
Dylan Schwartz 8th 3-15
Charles Johnson 10th 2-14
Graduates:
Tanner Jorgenson 23-12 3rd Section

UNITED NORTH CENTRAL (MENAHGA-SEBEKA) WARRIORS
Head Coach: Kris Koll
Enrollment: 186 Menagha/141 Sebeka/337 Total
Section: 8A
The Warriors continue to rebuild, if they can get an increase in their numbers they could challenge some of those section and conference teams. They did graduate three section place winners including two state qualifiers, but look for this team to continue to improve. Their key leaders will be Jacob Malone and Max Aho.
4-11 Overall
0-6 Park Region Conference Duals
Five Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Fourth Place Fertile “Pine to Prairie” Tourney: 126 Pts. (8 Placers)
Sixth Place Crookston “Pirates Boosters” Tourney: 107 Pts. (8 Placers)
Eight Place Park Region Conference Tourney: 77 Pts. (7 Placers)
Twenty Third Place Cass Lake “Big Bear” Tourney: 49 Pts. (3 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jacob Malone 9th 23-6 2nd Section
Max Aho 12th 25-10 4th Section
Taylor Carlson 8th 6-10
Brody Benson 10th 4-10
Tanner Berthunen 11th 3-15
Graduates:
Zach Nevala 26-8 2nd Sec/6th State/AC
Josh Meech 21-8 1st Section
Ben Meech 17-15 4th Section

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GREAT RIVER CONFERNCE

FAVORITES: MILLE LACS RAIDERS and HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON/PINE CITY JAGUARS
DARK HORSE: AITKIN GOBBLERS

MILLE LACS RAIDERS
Head Coach: Brady Hermel
Enrollment: 142 Isle/174 Onamia/315 Total
Section: 7A
The Raiders of Mille Lacs had a great season with their 17-9 dual meet marks and champions of the conference duals and the conference tourney. Back from that team are four state qualifiers, seven section place winners and four others with a great deal of experience. The Raiders did graduate two seniors, but look for them to make a improvement on those dual meet marks and to defend those conference titles. They should make a strong challenge for section 7A honors this season. Their key leaders should include: Ryan Jones, Ian Pratt, Bobby Kulhanek, Zack Olson, Cody Whitney, Mark Francour and Chase Niesen.
17-9 Overall
6-0 Great River Conference Champions
Twelve Section Place Winners/Five State Qualifiers
Final Four Section 7A
First Place Great River Conference Tourney: 211 Pts. (14 Placers)
First Place Rush City “Tigers” Tourney: 225 Pts. (13 Placers)
Seventh Place West Central Area “Grant County” Tourney: 87.5 Pts. (6 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Ryan Jones 11th 36-4 1st Section/AC
Ian Pratt 12th 28-7 1st Section
Bobby Kulhanek 12th 27-13 1st Section
Zach Olson 11th 25-14 2nd Section/AC
Cody Whitney 10th 35-7 3rd Section
Mark Francour 11th 28-13 3rd Section
Chase Niesen 11th 18-9 3rd Section
Bradley Brown 11th 23-18 5th Section
Dylan Young 12th 22-20 6th Section
Dillon Whitney 12th 17-22 6th Section
Waylon Jensen 11th 7-10 6th Section
Andy Samnis 10th 6-8
Tyler Knutson 9th 4-3
Matt Petty 8th 7-18
Gabe Tramm 10th 5-10
Graduates:
William Ellies 13-8 1st Section
Matt Gingery 15-17

AITKIN GOBBLERS
Head Coach: Kevin Lamke
Enrollment: 373
Section: 7A
The Gobblers of Aitkin should challenge those dual meet marks of 11-7 after looking at their returning wrestlers. They have one state qualifier, three section place winners and four others with a great deal of experience. They graduated nine seniors including four state qualifiers so it will surely be a challenge to improve much of these dual meet marks. But look for this young team to make strides thru out the season. Their key leaders should include: Jordan Chouanard, Dalton Stevens and Levi Stifter.
11-7 Overall
5-1 Great River Conference Duals
Twelve Section Place Winners/Five State Qualifiers
Section 7A Runner Up
Second Place Great River Conference Tourney: 204.5 Pts. (14 Placers)
Fourth Place Bemidji “Rick Lee” Tourney: 122.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Fifth Place Grand Rapids “Skip Nalan” Tourney: 160 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fifth Place Mora “Mustangs” Tourney: 122 Pts. (10 Placers)
Thirteenth Place Cass Lake “Big Bear” Tourney: 95.5 Pts. (4 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jordan Chouanard 10th 26-14 2nd Section/AC
Dalton Stevens 11th 31-8 4th Section/AC
Levi Sifter 12th 19-19 4th Section
Travis Bare 10th 17-19
Isaac Novak 9th 12-15 3rd Section
Joe Elvecrog 12th 5-3
Tanner Bare 11th 4-14
Kevin Handt 11th 6-25
Graduates:
Keith Wasserzieher 31-7 1st Section/AC
Taylor Wilke 29-12 1st Section/AC
Travis Tuenge 26-15 2nd Section
Taylor-Thomas Bitker 19-14 3rd Section
Doug Kommer 12-21 5th Section
Ryan Skinner 10-14 2nd Section
T. J. Landrus 11-14
Jeff Moe 10-5 6th Section
Craig Leathers 17-7

HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON/PINE CITY JAGUAR
Head Coach: Jerry Perrotti
Enrollment: 286 Hinckley-Finlayson/478 Pine City/116 Willow River
Section: 7AA
The Jaguars of Hinckley-Finlayson/Pine City should improve on those dual meet marks from last season. They have one state qualifier, four section place winners and six others with great deal of experience back from last season’s team. They graduated four seniors including two with twenty plus wins, but look for them for challenge for possible conference honors. Their key leaders should include: Keegan Edgerton, Ryan Opsahl, Kyle Opsahl, Chase Rueger and Duran Auers.
11-13 Overall
4-2 Great River Conference Duals
Six Section Placer Winners
Second Place Northwestern “Mackey” Duals (4-1)
Third Place Great River Conference Tourney: 175 Pts. (12 Placers)
Second Place Hinckley “Jaguar” Tourney: 191 Pts. (11 Placers)
Third Place Hopkins “Bengston” Tourney: 162 Pts. (11 Placers)
Fourth Place Henry Sibley “Warriors” Tourney: 164.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Keegan Edgerton 11th 30-12 2nd Section/AC
Ryan Opsahl 10th 24-12 6th Section/AC
Kyle Opsahl 9th 26-8 6th Section/AC
Chase Rueger 10th 20-16 6th Section/AC
Duran Auers 11th 21-13
Franky Villereal 11th 17-17
Zane Hunter 9th 13-12 6th Section
Cody Hanson 11th 8-9
Mike Scott 11th 5-11
Alex Steele 11th 10-18
Jeremiah LeTourneau 8th 5-3
Graduates:
Jarad Reiser 26-10 4th Section/AC
Cody Auers 25-5 AC
David Eberhardt 12-19
Jeff Alm 5-12

OGILVIE LIONS
Head Coach: Adam Halvorson
Enrollment: 185
Section: 7A
The Lions will be looking to improve on those dual meet marks; they have one state qualifier, two section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience back from last year’s team. They graduated three very good seniors, but look for the Lions to make steady improvement thru out the season. Their key leaders should include Matt Hickerson, Mitchael Steeves, Collin Mitchell, Jake Hickerson and Kirk Mitchell.
5-12 Overall
3-3 Great River Conference Duals
Third Place Hinckley “Jaguar” Tourney: 157 Pts. (11 Placers)
Fourth Place Great River Conference Tourney: 126 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fourth Place Rush City “Tigers” Tourney: 132 Pts. (10 Placers)
Nine Place Grand Rapids “Skip Nalan” Tourney: 118 Pts. (5 Placers)
Six Section Placer Winners
Returning Wrestlers:
Matt Hickerson 12th 36-5 2nd Section/AC
Mitchael Steeves 12th 23-16 4th Section/AC
Collin Mitchell 10th 21-19 4th Section
Jake Hickerson 9th 23-15
Kirk Mitchell 11th 14-12
Jeremy Carda 12th 8-27
Graduates:
Keith Holznagel 32-9 5th Section
Aaron Carda 16-20 5th Section
Marshall Flattre-Wubbe 19-12 5th Section

CLOQUET LUMBERJACKS
Head Coach: Patrick Deignan
Enrollment: 632
Section: 7AA
This new program continues to struggle in getting more participation in this great sport of wrestling. They return four wrestlers, including one state qualifier. They graduated two very good seniors last year, but look for them to continue to get more people involved. Their key leaders will include: Jordan Land and Jake Baker.
3-17 Overall
1-5 Great River Duals
Third Place Ogilvie “Lions” Tourney: 201 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fifth Place Great River Conference Tourney: 108 Pts. (6 Placers)
Sixth Place Grand Rapids “Skip Nalan” Tourney: 132.5 Pts. (6 Placers)
Seventh Place Bemidji “Rick Lee” Tourney: 84 Pts. (5 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jordan Land 12th 37-4 1st Section/AC
Jake Baker 11th 15-16
Nathaniel Schultz 12th 14-21
Michael Wilson 10th 14-21
Graduates:
Simon Thill 18-3 3rd Section
Jeremy Campbell 23-14

RUSH CITY TIGERS/BRAHAM BOMBERS
Co-Head Coachs: Josh Moulton/Jake Shockman
Enrollment: 294
Section: 7AA
The coop between the Tigers and Bombers will hopefully give them a little more depth; they should improve on those dual meet marks of last season. The Tigers did graduate two seniors including one state qualifier. They have back two state qualifiers, two section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. No report from Braham.
1-14 Overall
1-5 Great River Conference
Fourth Place Ogilvie “Lions” Tourney: 141 Pts. (8 Placers)
Fifth Place Meadow Creek “Saints” Tourney: 113 Pts. (9 Placers)
Sixth Place Hinckley “Jaguar” Tourney: 109.5 Pts. (9 Placers)
Sixth Place Rush City “Tigers” Tourney: 107 Pts. (8 Placers)
Seventh Place Big Lake “Hornets” Tourney: 54 Pts. (6 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Josh Conant 11th 13-11 2nd Section
Kevin Johnson 12th 23-10 2nd Section
Josh Welna 12th 22-14 4th Section
Frank Smith 12th 18-18 5th Section
Brad Anderson 10th 12-13
Kyle Thompson 11th 15-20
Dan Johnson 8th 4-0
Graduates:
Jake Welna 26-10 2nd Section
Billy Blossom 8-19 5th Section

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AT LARGE TEAMS

DASSEL COKATO CHARGERS
Head Coach: Bryan Clemen
Enrollment: 621
Section: 6AA
The Chargers of Dassel Cokato had a very good season with their 16-10 dual meet marks and a final four showing in the very tough section 6AA. Back from that team are three state qualifiers, four section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. They did graduate three seniors but look for the Chargers to challenge for conference honors and once again one of those top four spots in the section. Their key leaders should include: Max Anderson, Sam Pokornowski, Dakota Hanson, Brandon Fiedler, Zach Peterson, Tyler Dobmeier and Grant Peterson.
16-10 Overall
6-2 Wright County Conference
Final Four Section 6AA
Seven Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Second Elk River “Elks” Tourney: 188 Pts. (13 Placers)
Third Place Prior Lake “Ron Edwards” Tourney: 181 Pts. (11 Placers)
Third Place STMA “Knights” Tourney: 157 Pts. (10 Placers)
Second Place Osakis “Silverstreak” Duals: (2-1)
Third Place Detroit Lakes “Lakers” Duals: (2-1)
Returning Wrestlers:
Max Anderson 12th 36-4 1st Sec/6th State/AC
Sam Pokornowski 12th 33-5 1st Section/AC
Dakota Hanson 11th 29-13 2nd Section
Brandon Fiedler 12th 31-6 3rd Section/AC
Zach Peterson 12th 27-10 5th Section/AC
Tyler Dobmeier 11th 26-12 3rd Section
Grant Petersen 12th 23-14 3rd Section
Tyler Irvin 11th 18-22
Tyler Nelson 12th 15-23
Kyle Johnson 11th 15-17
Dan Wanha 12th 16-17
Spencer Broberg 10th 5-14
Graduates:
Brandon Opsahl 10-15 (95-87 Career)
Marcus Ramos 4-10
Marcus Wanha 6-8

ELK RIVER ELKS
Head Coach: Paul Nelson
Enrollment: 1,606
Section: 7AAA
The Elks of Elk River had solid season last year, but they will be looking to improve on those dual meet marks of last season. Back from last year’s team includes, one state qualifier, seven section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience.
Despite the graduation of four seniors including two section place winners the Elks should make an improvement on those marks and possibly challenge for a top spot in their conference. Their key leaders should include; Tyler Stevens, Eric Stevens, Holton Lubinski, Jacob Staffenhafen and Jory Lubinski.
11-12 Overall
5-4 Northwest Suburban Conference
Ten Section Place Winners
Fifth Place Cambridge “Blue Jackets” Tourney: 120.5 Pts. (9 Placers)
Fifth Place Elk River “Elks” Tourney: 129 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fourth Place STMA “Knights” Tourney: 138.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Thirty Second Fargo “Rumble on Red” Tourney: 74 Pts. (2 Placers)
Fifth Place Milaca “Wolves” Duals: (1-2)
Returning Wrestlers:
Tyler Stevens 12th 31-10 2nd Section/AC
Eric Stevens 11th 30-9 4th Section/AC
Holton Lubinski 11th 30-11 3rd Section/AC
Jacob Staffenhagen 11th 27-12 4th Section/AC
Jory Lubinski 10th 20-12 5th Section
Kyle Wiemann 10th 20-20 4th Section
Zach Cira 11th 15-16 6th Section
Austin Stevens 11th 9-7 5th Section
Nick Smith 11th 8-20
Nick Madsen 12th 10-12
Sean Aufderhar 11th 3-6
Graduates:
Wade Forde 34-8 3rd Section AC
Robert Erickson 18-17 4th Section
Larlee Vany 6-22
Trevor Swenson 2-6

STAPLES-MOTLEY CARDINALS
Head Coach: Gordy Thompson
Enrollment: 393
Section: 8AA
The Cardinals of Staples-Motley had a great season last year with their 15-5 dual marks and a conference championship. This was their best season in recent years, so the excitement had grown a great deal as they earned a section runner up showing in section 6A. But due to realignment they are back in AA once again; as they will be facing those 8AA foes this season. Back from last year’s very good team includes: one state place winner, five section place winners and nine others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of five seniors, including two state qualifiers and the realignment the Cardinals will be looking for big things from this team. They should challenge for a conference title and will make a strong run at section 8AA honors too. Their key leaders include: Jordan Bendson, Ryan Detloff, Dylan Shequen, Jordan Heldman, Taylor Bendson and Chandler Trout.
15-5 Overall
5-0 Mid-State Conference Champions
Nine Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Section 6A Runner Up
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
First Place Fertile “Pine to Prairie” Tourney: 195 Pts. (12 Placers)
First Place WHAN “Wolf Pack” Tourney: 224.5 Pts. (14 Placers)
Second Place Melrose “Early Bird” Tourney: 147 Pts. (13 Placers)
Second Place Staples “Don Dravis” Tourney: (2-1)
Third Place Kimball “Cub” Duals: (2-1)
Fifth Place Maple River “Eagles” Tourney: 117 Pts. (10 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jordan Bendson 12th 40-2 1st Sec/2nd State/AC
Ryan Detloff 12th 28-14 4th Section/AC
Dylan Shequen 12th 26-17 3rd Section/AC
Jordan Heldman 9th 25-14 4th Section
Taylor Bendson 10th 21-11 3rd Section
Chandler Trout 11th 25-19 4th Section
Blake Petrich 10th 18-18
Sam Duberowski 12th 14-16
Brent Lisson 9th 10-16
Gavin Kadlec 11th 6-13
Brady Killian 10th 11-14
Brandon Sterricker 10th 3-5
David Deyonge 10th 4-3
David Hobson 9th 2-2
Cody Drone 10th 2-4
Graduates:
Trent Carlson 25-10 2nd Section/AC
Devin Becker 29-9 2nd Section/AC
Nick Trout 27-17
Andrew Robben 23-20 3rd Section
Anthony Jenkens 3-3

LITCHFIELD DRAGONS
Head Coach: Robert Finneseth
Enrollment: 527
Section: 6AA
The Dragons had a good season with their 13-9 dual meet marks and 6-2 Conference marks will be looking to improve on those marks. They have back from last year’s team two state qualifiers and seven others with a great deal of experience. So despite the fact they graduated four very good seniors including two section place winners, look for them to challenge for possible conference honors and for a top four spot in this very good section 6AA dual meet campaign. Their key leaders should include: Kyle Ballard, Kody Kalkbrenner, Dan Cox, Austin Jones and Brian Malepsy.
13-9 Overall
6-2 Wright County Conference Duals
Fours Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Fourth Place Litchfield “Dragon” Tourney: 143.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Thirty Sixth Fargo “Rumble on Red” Tourney: 61 Pts.
Returning Wrestlers:
Kyle Ballard 12th 32-8 2nd Section/AC
Kody Kalkbrenner 12th 28-8 2nd Section/AC
Dan Cox 12th 22-12
Austin Jones 9th 23-16
Brian Malepsy 12th 16-16
Tyler Jones 8th 13-17
Alex Mauer 11th 8-10
Devon Oldenberg 11th 11-12
Derek Celander 10th 5-3
Graduates:
David Cox 20-11 5th Section
Damien Heairet 26-3 3rd Section
John Binsfeld 19-19
Mark Shepart 14-16

NORTH BRANCH VIKINGS
Head Coach: Tony Aho
Enrollment: 1,084
Section: 7AA
The Vikings of North Branch had a good season last year with their 13-11 dual meet marks and five state qualifiers. They are looking to improve on those dual meet marks and for a final four spot in this good section 7AA section. They have back from last season, three state qualifiers, one section place winner and four others with a great deal of experience. Despite the fact they graduated five seniors including two state qualifiers they should reach those goals. Their key leaders should include: Justin Bergerson, John Morrison, Jake Kostik, Andy Freel and Patrick Freel.
13-11 Overall
5-4 North Suburban Conference Duals
Seven Section Place Winners/Five State Qualifiers
First Place Grand Rapids “Skip Nalan” Tourney: 273.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Third Place Big Lake “Hornets” Tourney: 184 Pts. (13 Placers)
Fifth Place Tartan “Clash of the Titans” Tourney: 144.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Justin Bergerson 11th 29-6 1st Section
John Morrison 12th 34-7 2nd Section
Jake Kostik 11th 30-7 1st Section
Andy Freel 11th 21-18
Patrick Mork 10th 22-16
Jake Kalkbrenner 11th 15-14 5th Section
Stuart Frink 11th 14-14
Erik Chounard 12th 16-22
Graduates:
Boyd Suparat 37-4 2nd Sec/2nd State
Tom Mork 29-13 2nd Section
Nick Salo 11-14 6th Section
Chad Anderson 22-12
Joe Blom 7-20

CHISAGO LAKES WILDCATS
Head Coach: Shawn Frederixon
Enrollment: 1,076
Section 7AA
The Wildcats of Chisago Lakes had a great season last year with their 21-11 dual meet marks. Back from that team are one state qualifier, four section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of four seniors including two thirty match winners look for this young team to be a force in the North Suburban Conference and to make a strong challenge for a top four spot in this section 7AA dual meet campaign. They have eight wrestlers back with thirteen wins or more including four with thirty two or more wins. Their leaders should include: Clay Olson, Travis Kammerer, Quade Zupko, Jake Nase and Dylan Hoyt.
21-11 Overall
5-4 North Suburban Conference
Seven Section Place Winners
First Place Hinckley “Jaguar” Tourney: 207.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Second Place Henry Sibley “Warriors” Tourney: 169.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Clay Olson 12th 39-5 2nd Section/AC
Travis Kammerer 11th 34-7 3rd Section/AC
Quade Zupko 9th 34-9 4th Section/AC
Jake Nase 11th 32-9 5th Section
Dylan Hoyt 11th 27-14 6th Section/AC
Riley Meyers 12th 20-16
Vince Virga 11th 16-10
Tyler Hecker 11th 13-21
Bobby Sontag 10th 8-3
Ben Hinderman 11th 9-22
Graduates:
Phao Thao 35-8 3rd Sec/AC (82-32 Career)
Derek Silbernagel 30-13 5th Section/AC (74-41 Career)
Tyler McConville 21-17
Thao Vang 1-1

ANNANDALE/MAPLE LAKE LIGHTNING
Head Coach: Jason Bartels
Enrollment: 596 Annandale/275 Maple Lake/871 Total
Section: 6AA
The Lightning had a tough season dealing with injuries and other problems, but look for this young team to make big strides by season’s end. With the graduation of only two seniors they should make a major challenge for conference honors and a big improvement on those dual meet marks of last season, with their six section place winners and five others back with a great deal of experience. Their key leaders should include Matt Fuller, Alex Couette, Jesse Poncochar, Brian Redemske and Pete Nordlie.
4-18 Overall
2-6 Wright County Conference Duals
Six Section Place Winners
Third Place Mora “Mustangs” Tourney: 136 Pts. (8 Placers)
Seventh Place St. Francis “Fighting Saints” Tourney: 72 Pts. (7 Placers)
30th Place Fargo “Rumble on Red” Tourney: 98 Pts. (2 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Matt Fuller 11th 25-12 3rd Section
Alex Couette 11th 20-7 4th Section
Jesse Poncochar 11th 11-4 4th Section
Brian Redemske 10th 22-12 6th Section
Pete Nordlie 12th 29-12 4th Section
Chris Salveson 12th 18-13
Nick Anderson 9th 13-23 6th Section
Derek Rachel 10th 7-15
Jordan Hanan 9th 8-6
Teddy Erickson 9th 13-23
Bradey Kalla 8th 3-14
Graduates:
Jake Anderson 9-3 Injured (132-51 Career)
Tyler Wurm 18-20 (56-70 Career)

KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG FIGHTING SAINTS
Head Coach: Wes Haglund
Enrollment: 190
Section: 3A
The Fighting Saints of Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg are the defending state champions and they bring back from their 17-1 campaign to be a major force in section 3A. They have back a state champion, six section place winners and seven others with a great deal of experience. So despite the graduation of four very good seniors including four state place winners will still challenge for section, conference and possibly for state honors. Their key leaders include: Joel Bauman, Kurt Timmons, Jacob Engler and Tyler Carlson.
17-1 Overall
5-1 Camden Conference
Class A State Champions
Section 3A Champions
Eleven Section Place Winners/Five State Qualifiers
Five State Place Winners/Three State Champions
Final Guillotine Rating: No. 1A
Second Place Fargo “Rumble on Red” Tourney: 256 Pts. (5 Placers)
First Place Camden Conference Tourney: 227 Pts. (13 Placers)
First Place Alexandria “Big Ole” Tourney: 240 Pts. (13 Placers)
First Place BBE “Jaguar” Tourney: 195 Pts. (12 Placers)
First Place Willmar “Cardinal Classic” Tourney: 205 Pts. (13 Placers)
First Place Melrose “Early Bird” Tourney: 259.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
First Place Morris Area “Tiger” Tourney: 264 Pts. (12 Placers)
First Place Osakis “Silverstreaks” Duals: (3-0)
Returning Wrestlers:
Joel Bauman 12th 45-2 1st Sec/1st State/AC
Kurt Timmons 12th 36-8 3rd Section/AC
Tyler Carlson 12th 27-12 5th Section
Klinton Van Heuveln11th 33-13 3rd Section
Jordan Rothers 9th 24-15 3rd Section/AC
Jacob Engler 12th 23-10 4th Section
Trevor Mahlum 11th 15-18 6th Section
Aaron Doraska 11th 24-16
Matt Stassen 12th 6-1
Stuart Johnson 11th 8-19
Kyle Baker 9th 6-4
Jessie Engler 10th 6-3
Casey Krieger 11th 9-10
Joey Paulson 11th 8-24
Graduates:
Kevin Steinhaus 50-0 1st Sec/1st State/AC (246-12 Career)
Mitchell Hagen 49-0 1st Sec/1st State/AC (168-62 Career)
Brad Kneisl 45-5 1st Sec/5th State/AC (165-40 Career)
Aaron Zimmer 40-8 2nd Sec/4th State/AC (97-77 Career)

BORDER WEST BUCCANEERS
Head Coach: Paul Frisch
Enrollment: 148 Wheaton/23 Herman-Norcross/123 Clinton-Graceville/294 Total
Enrollment: CGB
Section: 6A
They Buccaneers of Border West had a great season, in their first year as a coop with CACGB as they had 18-7 dual meet marks and a section championship. They return two state qualifiers, three section place winners and eight others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of five seniors including three section place winners. Look for them to possibly improve on those dual meet numbers and to make a strong run at defending their section honors. Their key leaders should include: Mitch Andrews, Will McCarthy, Zach Fridgen, Gus McCarthy, Billy Connelly and Ryan Murphy.
18-7 Overall
Section 6A Champions
Eight Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
Fourth Place Benson “Braves Classic” 165 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fifth Place West Central Area “Grant County” Tourney: 132 Pts. (7 Placers)
Sixth Place Lisbon “Bronco” Tourney: 146 Pts. (10 Placers) (24 Teams)
Sixth Place Montevideo “Dave Roder” Tourney: 128.5 Pts. (5 Placers)
Seventh Place Wahpeton “Dan Unruh” Tourney: 112 Pts. (6 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Mitch Andrews 11th 45-3 1st Section/3rd State
Will McCarthy 11th 43-6 1st Section
Zach Fridgen 12th 31-14 4th Section
Ryan Murphy 11th 17-12
Gus McCarthy 9th 25-11 4th Section
Billy Connelly 11th 26-19 3rd Section
Sarrett Behrens 11th 11-28
Austen Gray 12th 12-25
Tyler Schwagel 10th 6-18
Austin Rinke 10th 12-11
Charlie Maanum 10th 7-23
Nick Stafford 9th 6-8
Wylie Pullis 11th 7-15
Graduates:
Jacob Poole 32-13 5th Section
Reece Hanson 19-18 3rd Section
Colter Combellick 19-18 4th Section
Luke Schmitz 12-6
Sam Birkholz 11-10

WADENA-DEER CREEK WOLVERINES
Head Coach: Norman Gallant
Enrollment: 347
Section: 6A
The Wolverines of Wadena-Deer Creek had a good season with their 11-10 dual meet marks. Back from that team are seven section place winners and one other with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of three very good seniors including one state qualifier they should be look to improve on those dual meet marks and to challenge for possible conference honors and a top four spot in this very balanced section 6A dual meet campaign. Their key leaders should include: Mitch Steffens, Jacob Wegschied, Jard Wegschied and Jordan Rentz.
11-10 Overall
2-3 Mid-State
Ten Section Place Winners
Second Place Fertile “Pine to Prairie” Tourney: 190 Pts. (13 Placers)
Fourth Place Alexandria “Big Ole” Tourney: 106 Pts. (9 Placers)
Third Place Mahnomen “Cougar” Duals: (2-1)
Sixth Place WDC “Wolverine” Tourney: 108 Pts. (11 Placers)
Sixteenth Place Cass Lake “Big Bear” Tourney: 89.5 Pts. 95 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Mitch Steffens 10th 29-7 3rd Section
Jacob Wegschied 11th 24-17 5th Section
Jared Wegschied 11th 26-13 5th Section
Jordan Rentz 11th 22-15 4th Section
Derrick Rude 11th 16-18 3rd Section
Isaac Lustila 11th 12-20 5th Section
Tyler Wohlwend 12th 13-16 4th Section
Zach Bernu 8th 11-16
Graduates:
Matt Hagen 32-5 1st Section AC
Eddie Lustila 22-11 6th Section AC
Josh Sweere 18-13 5th Section

PEQUOT LAKES/PINE RIVER/BACKUS ROAD CREW
Head Coach: Tom Demars
Enrollment: 455 Pequot Lakes /257 Pine River/Backus/712 Total
Section: 8AA
The Road Crew of Pequot Lakes/Pine River/Backus will be looking to improve on those dual meet marks of last season. They have back five section place winners and four others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation off six seniors including two state qualifiers they should make a challenge for conference honors and for a top four spot in the section 8AA dual meet campaign. Their key leaders should include: Cody Schrupp, Chris Harrison, Levi Allen, Drey Loge, Peter Harrison and Darien Rubner.
8-9 Overall
3-2 Mid-State Conference Duals
Eight Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Fourth Place Park Region Conference Invitational: 138 Pts. (8 Placers)
Seventh Place WDC “Wolverine” Tourney: 106 Pts. (7 Placers0
Fourteenth Place Cass Lake “Big Bear” Tourney: 94.5 Pts. (4 Placers)
Eleventh Place Brainerd “Paul Bunyan” Tourney: 70.5 Pts. (3 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Cody Schrupp 12th 29-11 4th Section/AC
Chris Harrison 11th 23-14 5th Section
Levi Allen 12th 20-15 5th Section
Drey Loge 9th 26-13 5th Section/AC
Peter Harrison 10th 19-16 4th Section
Darien Rubner 10th 9-5
Gene Walters 11th 4-10
Anthony Philipson 8th 5-12
Blake Fossen 10th 3-1
Graduates:
Nic Harrison 37-2 1st Sec/3rd State/AC (145-41 Career)
Dustin Campbell 14-9 4th Section
Zach Humphrey 13-6 2nd Section
Teddy Devore 9-11
Aaron Schrupp 2-2
Andy Knutson 2-2

BEMIDJI LUMBERJACKS
Head Coach: Rance Bahr
Enrollment: 1,144
Section: 8AAA
The Lumberjack has a tough season last year, however they will be looking to improve on their dual meet marks of last season. Despite the graduation of four seniors including two section place winners they should improve thru out the season. Their key leaders should include: Corey Huber, Evan Olson, Colton Doty and Jake Crosby.
4-13 Overall
Seven Section Place Winners
Third Place Bemidji “Rick Lee” Tourney: 141 Pts. (10 Placers)
Seventh Place TRF “Prowler” Tourney: 112.5 Pts (8 Placers)
Seventh Place Cambridge “Blue Jacket” Tourney: 107.5 Pts. (9 Placers)
Tenth Place Brainerd “Paul Bunyan” Tourney: 75.5 Pts. (4 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Corey Huber 12th 31-6 1st Section
Evan Olson 12th 23-10 2nd Section
Colton Doty 10th 27-7 3rd Section
Jake Crosby 10th 20-19 5th Section
Drew Peterson 9th 13-17
Kodi Craft 10th 8-19 5th Section
Jordan Lemke 11th 5-20
Tyler Johnson 11th 4-12
Alex Johnson 9th 3-9
Graduates:
Derek Lofgren 23-15 3rd Section
Travis Utley 12-19 5th Section
Luke Bruns 5-9
Andrew Cable 9-16

MOORHEAD SPUDS
Head Coach: Joe Gaughan
Enrollment: 1,527
Section: 8AAA
The Spuds of Moorhead struggled in their dual meets but yet they had a pretty good season last season. They should challenge for a top four spot in this very good section 8AAA dual meet campaign. Look for them to improve on those dual meet marks this upcoming season despite the fact they had five wrestlers graduate last season. Their key leaders should include: Mark Wychor, Ben Gaughan, Brock Tallakson, Joe Carpenter and Jacob Rositas.
5-17 Overall
Seventh Place Alexandria “Big Ole” Tourney: 80.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Eight Place STMA “Knights” Tourney: 57 Pts. (7 Placers)
Tenth Place Casselton “Central Cass Letterman’s” Tourney: 95 Pts. (6 Placers)
Twenty Second Place Cass Lake “Big Bear” Tourney: 50 Pts. (2 Placers)
Eight Place Lake Park “Terry Teiken” Tourney: 54 Pts. (4 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Mark Wychor 12th 29-17 1st Sec/6th State
Ben Gaughan 12th 34-8 1st Section
Brock Tallakson 11th 22-19 3rd Section
Joe Carpenter 9th 20-12 4th Section
Jacob Rositas 9th 19-14 5th Section
James Golling 12th 12-20
Chase Morlock 9th 10-9 5th Section
A. J. Wheeler 9th 8-15 6th Section
Brett Morlock 12th 10-15
Josiah Relswig 11th 7-22
Evan Gary 11th 5-24
Nick Langeberg 12th 5-16
Jacob Throwbridge 12th 5-12
Graduates:
Mark Jones 6-15
Matt Magnussen 5-27
Rafael Rositas Jr. 4-23
James Stetz 3-6
Nick Cullom 10-15

WEST CENTRAL AREA KNIGHTS
Head Coach: Brandon Gruchow
Enrollment: 269
Section: 6A
The Knights of West Central Area had a good season with their 10-8 dual meet marks and they should be looking to improve on those numbers. With the graduation of just three seniors including two section place winners they should make an improvement on those marks. They could challenge for a top four spot in this balance section 6A dual meet campaign. They return five section place winners including one state champion and four others with a great deal of experience back from last season. Their key leaders should include: Jake Long, Seth Felland, Jordan Harstad, Jon Pikop and Cod Biehr.
8-10 Overall
2-2 Heart of Lakes Conference Duals
Seven Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Third Place Morris Area “Tiger” Tourney: 128.5 Pts. (9 Placers)
Fourth Place Royalton “Royals” Tourney 139.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
Fifth Place ACGC “Falcons Classic” Tourney: 89 Pts. (8 Placers)
Fifth Place Heart of Lakes Conference Tourney: 113.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Second Place Browerville “Bronco” Duals: (2-1)
Ten Place WCA “Grant County” Tourney: 72 Pts. (5 Placers)
Nineteenth Place Cass Lake “Big Bear” Tourney: 68.5 Pts. (3 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jake Long 12th 42-1 1st Sec/1st State/AC
Seth Felland 11th 24-16 6th Section
Jordan Harstad 12th 13-16 AC
Kyle Martineau 10th 16-23
Cody Biehr 12th 17-22 6th Section
Alex Anderson 9th 12-26 6th Section
Jon Pikop 11th 15-22 4th Section
Brandon Quick 11th 6-17
Braeden Long 8th 3-25
Graduates:
Dayton Sternhagen 17-7 2nd Section
Nick Burton 24-14 5th Section
Jordan Schneeberger 16-19

RENVILLE COUNTY WEST JAGUARS
Head Coach: Scott Fransen
Enrollment: 193
Section: 3A
The Jaguars of Renville County West had a pretty good season last year with seven section place winners. They did graduate six section place winners; so it will be hard to improve on those dual meet marks of last season. They will return one section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. Their leaders should include Trent Novotny, Brandon Beckendorf and Travis Holm.
9-14 Overall
1-6 Camden Conference Duals
Seven Section Place Winners
Fourth Place Paynesville “Bulldog” Tourney: 121 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fifth Place Camden Conference Tourney: 109 Pts. (11 Placers)
Sixth Place MMLC “Coyote” Tourney: 124.5 Pts (10 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Trent Novotny 12th 26-11 3rd Section/AC
Brandon Beckendorf 12th 20-14
Travis Holm 12th 19-18
Travis Fagen 11th 12-19
Brian Feldman 11th 8-22
Ryan Fransen 10th 4-16
Graduates:
Cole Gigstad 30-8 4th Section (77-88 Career)
Tyler Fagen 24-11 4th Section (59-72 Career)
Jake Freiberg 24-15 4th Section (75-75 Career)
Eric Mertens 20-13 3rd Section (36-44 Career)
Blain Countryman 17-19 4th Section
Mitch Agre 6-15 5th Section

GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE/LESTER PRAIRIE PANTHERS
Head Coach: Lance Wurm
Enrollment: 515 Glencoe/Silver Lake/153 Lester Prairie/668 Total
Section: 2AA
The Panthers of Glencoe-Silver Lake will be looking to improve on those dual meet marks of last season. They only graduated two seniors, including one section place winner, so they are looking for better things to come this season. This young team should continue to improve with three section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. The key leaders should include: Alex Jenson, Stephen Delwick, Mitchell Hartwig.
3-17 Overall
1-7 Wright County Conference Duals
Four Section Place Winners
Fourth Place Prior Lake “Ron Edwards” Tourney: 106.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
Seventh Place GSL/LP Tourney 39 Pts. (2 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Alex Jenson 12th 38-7 2nd Section
Stephen Delwicke 11th 34-7 5th Section
Jacob Jenson 10th 10-19
Mitchell Hartwig 9th 16-16
Cole Trebesch 11th 12-23 6th Section
Travis Jacaques 11th 7-27
Martin Martinez 10th 3-11
Dan Preciado 11th 4-14
Graduates:
Justin Nowak 26-16 5th Section
Cody Hayes 5-14

BRECKENRIDGE COWBOYS
Head Coach: TBA
Enrollment: 293
Section: 6A
The Cowboys of Breckenridge continue to struggle with overall numbers, however with graduation of just two seniors they should looking possibly improving on those dual meet marks. They return one state place winner, one section place winner and three others with a great deal of experience.
3-16 Overall
2-2 Central Lakes Conference
Four Section Place Winners
Seventh Place Benson “Braves Classic” Tourney: 52 Pts. (4 Placers)
Seventh Place Parkers Prairie “Panther” Tourney: 56 Pts. (4 Placers)
Seventh Place Heart of Lakes Conference Tourney: 53 Pts. (5 Placers)
12th Place Wahpeton “Dan Unruh” Tourney: 26 Pts (2 Placers)
Sixteenth Place Lisbon “Storhoug” Tourney: 42 Pts. (3 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Stephen Erlandson 10th 35-9 1st Sec/6th State/AC
Greg Erlandson 10th 20-11 3rd Section
Cole Praus 10th 7-12
Michael Whitney 9th 4-16
Alex Banken 11th 3-24
Graduates:
Justin Goodjohn 21-12 3rd Section
Brain Differding 8-11 4th Section

CROSBY-IRONTON RANGERS
Head Coach: Champ Hesch
Enrollment: 357
Section: 7A
The Rangers of Crosby-Ironton had a pretty good season, considering the low numbers involved in the sport. They should be improved this season and could be looking for a possible top four spot in this balanced section 7A dual meet campaign. They return one state champion, one state qualifier, once section place winner and five others with a great deal of experience. Their key leaders should include: Hayden Zillmer, Chris Rothstein and David Booth.
Fifth Place Royalton “Royals” Tourney: 111.5 Pts. (6 Placers)
Sixth Place Parkers Prairie “Panthers” Tourney: 86 Pts. (7 Placers)
Sixth Place WHAN “Wolf Pack” Tourney: 72 Pts. (5 Placers)
Seventh Place Rush City “Tigers” Tourney: 103.5 Pts. (6 Placers)
Twenty-Fourth Place Cass Lake “Big Bear” Tourney: 47 Pts. (1 Placer)
Ninth Place Morris Area “Tiger” Tourney: 68.5 Pts. (5 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Hayden Zillmer 11th 43-0 1st Sec/1st State/AC
Chris Rothstein 12th 23-19 4th Section
David Booth 12th 31-13 1st Section
Logan Patrick 12th 13-16
Nate Adams 10th 13-22
Jeremy Hamman 11th 14-18
Joe Sura 8th 5-11
Riley Patrick 10th 4-17

MACCRAY WOLVERINES
Head Coach: Andy Bristle
Enrollment: 206
Section: 3A
The Wolverines will continue to improve, look for them to do just that with several wrestlers returning from last season. They did graduate three very good seniors, including two that were state tourney wrestlers. The Wolverines return two section place winners and seven others with a great deal of experience. Their key leaders should include: Brent Jaenisch, Taylor Bodin and Zach Hauser.
5-15 Overall
2-4 Conference
Sixth Place Camden Conference Tourney: 66 Pts. (6 Place Winners
Nine Place Red Rock Central “Plum Creek” Tourney: 46 Pts. (3 Place Winners)
Eight Place BBE “Jaguar” Tourney: 46.5 Pts. (5 Place Winners)
Returning Wrestlers:
Zach Hauser 10th 16-17
Brent Jaenisch 10th 9-11 4th Section
Matt Friese 12th 12-17
Taylor Bodin 12th 16-20 5th Section
Colten Berends 10th 5-18
Simon Torres 9th 2-6
Aaron Jaenisch 8th 3-5
Nick Kellen 10th 2-5
Cody Garvick 12th 3-16
Graduates:
Thomas Uttermark 35-6 2nd Section/4th State/AC (72-68 Career
Levi Berends 27-9 1st Section (95-51 Career Record)
Mitch Rosendahl 19-14 6th Section (Hurt) (87-73 Career Record)

ORTONVILLE TROJANS
Head Coach: Joe Eustice
Enrollment: 194
Sixth Place Melrose “Early Bird” Tourney: 58 Pts. (6 Place Winners)
Eight Place Morris Area/CA “Tiger” Tourney: 73.5 Pts. (6 Place Winners)
Seventh Place Camden Conference Tourney: 57 Pts (7 Place Winners)
Eight Place Parkers Prairie “Panther” Tourney: 53 Pts. (4 Place Winners)
Eight Place Benson “Brave Classic” Tourney: 48 Pts. (3 Place Winners)
Returning Wrestlers:
John Eustice 12th 25-14
William Kaiser 11th 17-22
Dillan Roggenbuck 10th 9-18
Jordan Roggenbuck 9th 8-15 6th Section
Taylor Stotesbery 12th 7-11
Colby Gimmestad 9th 5-23
Isaac Cloos 8th 4-13
Dimitri Cuneo 10th 4-22
Graduates:
Jason Roggenbuck 31-8 3rd Section

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CENTRAL MINNESOTA MAT RATS TEAM PRESEASON RATINGS

CLASS AAA
1. Saint Michael-Albertville Knights (Section 7AAA)
2. Cambridge-Isanti Blue Jackets (Section 7AAA)
3. Saint Cloud Apollo Eagles (8AAA)
4. Saint Cloud Tech Tigers (8AAA)
5. Buffalo Bison (8AAA)
6. Elk River Elks (7AAA)
7. Rocori Spartans (8AAA)
8. Sauk Rapids Storm (8AAA)
9. Moorhead Spuds (8AAA)
10. Willmar Cardinals (8AAA)
11. Alexandria Cardinals (8AAA)
12. Bemidji Lumberjacks (8AAA)

CLASS AA
1. Foley Falcons (6AA)
2. Mora Mustangs (7AA)
3. New London-Spicer Wildcats (6AA)
4. Little Falls Flyers (6AA)
5. Milaca Wolves (7AA)
6. Dassel Cokato Chargers (6AA)
7. Fergus Falls Otters (8AA)
8. Monticello Magic (5AA
9. Staples-Motley Cardinals (8AA)
10. Dawson-Boyd/LQPV (3AA)
11. Litchfield Dragons (6AA)
12. Chisago Lakes Wildcats (7AA)

Honorable Mention
Annandale/Maple Lake Lightning (6AA)
North Branch Vikings (7AA)
Princeton Tigers (7AA)

CLASS A
1. Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Fighting Saints (3A)
2. Yellow Medicine East Sting (3A)
3. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City Falcons (5A)
4. Paynesville Bulldogs (5A)
5. Eden Valley-Watkins Eagles (5A)
6. Border West BUCCANEERS (6A)
7. Royalton Royals (7A)
8. Bertha Hewitt/Verndale Raiders (6)
9. BOLD Warriors (3A)
10. Kimball Cubs (5A)
11. Minnewaska Lakers (5A)
12. Mille Lacs Raiders (7A)

Honorable Mention
New York Mills Eagles (6A)
Wadena Deer Creek Wolverines (6A)
Pierz Pioneers (7A)
Aitkin Gobblers (7A)
Benson Braves (3A)