MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION 8 2007-2008 PRESEASON REPORT

MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION EIGHT

2007-2008 PRESEASON REPORT

Favorites: Frazee Hornets and Greenbush-Middle River-Badgers Gators

The Frazee Hornets will be led by the return of two state place winners and seven section place winners. They will also have five others back with a great deal of varsity experience from last season. Andy Lockrem and Mike Lucero will be their key leaders this season. The Hornets will reload once again despite the graduation of six section place winners, including five state qualifiers; three of were state place winners. They will challenge those dual meet numbers of 14-3 from last season. Look for the Hornets to challenge for honors in the Heart of Lakes Conference, Section 8A and possibly in the state Class A dual meet campaign.

The Greenbush-Middle River-Badger Gators will be led by the return of state winner and two state qualifiers and eight section place winners. They will also have three others back with a great deal of varsity experience from last years very good team. Tanner Pierce, Eli Jenson, Storm Booe, Cody Brazier and Trevor Ingle will be their key leaders this season. The Gators should challenge those dual meet numbers of 12-3 from last season. Look for them to make a major challenge for section 8A dual meet honors and possibly state Class A honors.

Dark Horses: Mahnomen-Waubun Cougars and Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Rebels

The Mahnomen-Waubun Cougars will be led by the return of one state qualifier and eight section place winners. They will also have five others back with a great deal of varsity experience from last season. William Hunt, Adam Stalboerger and Aaron Short will be the key leaders for the Cougars. Despite the graduation of four section place winners, including one state qualifier they should challenge those dual meet marks of 12-7 from last season. Look for the Cougars to make a strong challenge for Section 8A honors.

The Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Rebels will be led by the returning of two state qualifiers and eight section place winners. They will also have one other wrestler returning from last year’s team with a great deal of varsity experience. Taylor Yliniemi and Justin Johnson will the Rebels key leaders this season. They did graduate two section place winners last spring, but the Rebels should make an improvement on last years dual meet marks of 7-9. They will be looking for honors in the Heart of Lakes Conference tourney. They should challenge for a top four spot in the Section 8A dual meet campaign.

Section 8A returns four medal winners from last season that includes: Andy Lockrem and Mike Lucero of Frazee, Taylor Yliniemi of Dilworth-Glyndon/Felton and Josh Seley of Lake Park-Audubon.

There a total of eight returning state qualifiers back from last years state tourney action, all have been mentioned above.

Look for the following wrestlers: Aaron Brazier and Skyler Price of Greenbush-Middle River/Badger, Isaac Galbrecht, Sam Oelfke and Jake Schermerhorn of Frazee, Isaac Lanoue, Caleb Lanoue and Anthony Mertens of Mahnomen-Waubun, Andy Fischer and Taylor Peterson of Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton, Isaac Larson of Fertile Beltrami, Tyler Azhlf, Reid Anderson and Max Aho of United North Central, Kyle Willett, Tyler Larson and Ethan Paradis of Red Lake County Central and Mike Jetvig of Hawley to challenge for medals at the end of the season.

FRAZEE HORNETS
Head Coach: John Barlund
Enrollment: 264

14-3 Overall
2-2 Heart of Lake Conference
Second State Class A
Section 8A Champions
Thirteen Section Place Winners
Seven State Qualifiers/Four State Place Winners
Wahpeton "Dan Unruh Memorial" Tourney: First Place 176 Pts. (7 Place Winners)
Brainerd "Paul Bunyan" Tourney: First Place 199 Pts. (11 Place Winners)
Bismarck "Rotary" Tourney: Third Place 171.5 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
Mahnomen-Waubun "Cougar" Duals: First Place (3-0)
Heart of Lakes Conference Tourney: Second Place 196.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Moorhead "Rumble on Red" Tourney: Fourth Place 151 Pts. (8 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Andrew Lockrem 12th 37-7 1st Section/2nd State AC
Mike Lucero 11th 37-11 1st Section/4th State
Tyler Blauert 11th 26-13 3rd Section AC
Isaac Galbrecht 12th 25-17 3rd Section
Jake Schermerhorn 10th 20-13 3rd Section AC
Sam Oelfke 10th 25-17 3rd Section
Ben Lujan 10th 13-12 4th Section
Ben Ratz 12th 6-12
Nick Brower 11th 6-2
Kyle Janke 12th 4-5
Tanner Ellenberg 9th 4-10
Cody Nunn 11th 6-7

Graduates:
Ben Anderson 39-1 1st Section/State Champion (118-44) AC
Justin Skillings 39-5 2nd Section/3rd State (155-54) AC
Jake Sailer 33-11 1st Section/4th State (100-49) AC
Cory Sandberg 29-14 2nd Section (78-54) AC
Tyler Steinle 20-12 3rd Section
Dustin Tate 23-14 2nd Section
Phillip Stenger 2-2
Drew Daggett 1-5

GREENBUSH-MIDDLE RIVER BADGER GATORS
Head Coach: Todd Bergeron
Enrollment: 95 G-MR/37 Badger (132)

12-3 Overall
Final Four Section 8A
Thirteen Section Place Winners
Four State Qualifiers/Two State Place Winners
Wadena-Deer Creek "Wolverine" Tourney: Second Place 190.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
West Central Area "Grant County" Tourney: First Place 221 Pts. (12 Placers)
Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 2nd out of 33 Teams 183.5 Pts. (8 Place Winners)
Mahnomen-Waubun "Cougar" Duals: Second Place (2-1)
Bemidji "Rick Lee" Tourney: Tied 2nd 171.5 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
Fertile-Beltrami "Falcons" Tourney: First Place 238.5 Pts. (13 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:

Tanner Pierce 12th 32-8 3rd State
Eli Jenson 12th 27-5 2nd Section
Storm Booe 10th 28-11 2nd Section
Trevor Ingle 11th 28-9 3rd Section
Skyler Price 10th 19-9 5th Section
Cody Brazier 12th 21-5 Injured
Aaron Brazier 11th 20-7 Didn’t Wrestle in Sections
Justin Erickson 12th 11-18 6th Section
Jordan Kapphahn 12th 11-10 3rd Section
Clint Bernu 12th 7-8 6th Section
Thomas Gullickson 9th 3-5 5th Section
Trevor Jenson 10th 5-5

Graduates:
Trent Sovde 37-1 1st Section/State Champion (137-36)
Steven Truscinski 32-5 3rd Section
Trevor Novecek 20-15 4th Section
Luke Sovde 7-8 5th Section
Jeff Schultz 10-8

DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON REBELS
Head Coach: Jess Barnacle

Enrollment: 286

7-9 Overall
3-3 Heart Of Lakes Conference
Final Four Section 8A
Twelve Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa "Jaguars" Tourney: Third Place 117 Pts. (9 Placers)
Barnesville "Trojan" Duals" Fourth Place (1-2)
Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 16th of 33 Teams 82 Pts. (6 Place Winners)
Lake Park "Raiders" Tourney: Fifth Place 134.5 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
Heart of Lakes Conference Tourney: Seventh Place 63 Pts. (5 Place Winners)
Moorhead "Rumble of Red" Tourney: 11th of 23 Teams 74 Pts. (3 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Tayler Yliniemi 11th 36-8 1st Section/6th State AC
Justin Johnson 12th 26-4 1st Section
Logan Rinke 11th 6-5 3rd Section
Andy Fischer 12th 24-12 4th Section
Shawn Johnson 9th 15-19 3rd Section
Jeff McDonald 11th 17-20 4th Section
Taylor Peterson 11th 15-20 4th Section
Spencer Kuehl 12th 13-19 4th Section
Heath Knapper 11th 9-20

Graduates:
Cory Benson 21-14 Second Section
Tim Tollefson 6-25 Sixth Section
Jeremiah Johnson 4-26
Zach Braaten 2-3

MAHNOMEN-WAUBUN COUGARS

Head Coach: Brent Hoffner
Enrollment: 171 Mahnomen/119 Waubun (290)

12-7 Overall
Twelve Section Place Winners
Fosston-Bagley "Brawlers" Tourney: 3rd of 10 Teams 177.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Crookston "Boosters" Tourney: First Place 223 Pts. (13 Place Winners)
Mahnomen-Waubun "Cougars" Tourney: Fourth Place (1-2)
Benson "Braves Classic" Tourney: Second Place 190 Pts. (13 Place Winners)
Grand Rapids "Skip Nalan" Tourney: 5th of 13 Teams 170 Pts. (10 Placers)
Lake Park-Audubon "Raiders" Tourney: Fourth Place 148 Pts. (11 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
William Hunt 10th 29-8 2nd Section
Adam Stalboerger 12th 30-10 3rd Section
Aaron Short 12th 26-9 3rd Section
Caleb Lanoue 10th 23-10 4th Section
Isaac Lanoue 12th 21-16 4th Section
Adam LeDue 10th 18-17 3rd Section
Anthony Mertens 12th 14-4 Injured
August Short 10th 16-17 5th Section
Kellen McArthur 10th 11-16 6th Section
Casey Koenig 10th 10-10
Jordan McArthur 10th 11-16
Mike Bekkerus 12th 4-8
Paul Leird 12th 5-8

Graduates:
Cory Bellefeuille 30-12 Third Section
Thomas Guenther 21-12 Second Section
James Jurinea 27-12 Sixth Section
Brian Jasken 19-22 Fourth Section
Victor Olson 3-2
Nick Simon 0-2

FERTILE-BELTRAMI FALCONS
Head Coach: Jeremy Reiter
Enrollment: 150

7-13 Overall
Nine Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Fosston-Bagley "Brawlers" Tourney: Fourth Place 164.5 Pts. (11 Place Winners)
Grand Forks "Sertoma" Duals: Fourth Place (2-3 Consolation)
Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 22nd of 33 Teams 55 Pts. (3 Place Winners)
Fertile-Beltrami "Pine to Prairie" Tourney: Third Place 150 Pts. (11 Placers)
Staples "Cardinal" Duals: Sixth Place (1-2)
Fertile-Beltrami "Northwest" Tourney: Fourth Place 110.5 Pts. (9 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Isaac Larson 12th 25-13 4th Section
Lucas Solie 8th 16-22 5th Section
Jordan Lindberg 11th 13-25 6th Section
Braidy Solie 12th 12-18 5th Section
Joel Larson 11th 10-17
Kyle Jadeke 10th 11-17
Blake Bixby 10th 8-22
Travis Morvig 11th 6-18 6th Section

Graduates:
Paul Reese 20-4 First Section/Sixth State
Carson Johnson 29-6 First Section
Kyle Lindberg 29-8 Third Section
Kyle Lucken 17-15 Fifth Section

HAWLEY NUGGETS

Head Coach: Dain Kalkbrenner
Enrollment: 223

Dual Meet Record Not Available
Seven Section Place Winners
Crookston "Boosters" Tourney: Eighth Place 68 Pts. (7 Placer Winners)
Fertile-Beltrami "Pine to Prairie" Tourney: Fourth Place 147 Pts. (12 Placers)
Heart of Lakes Conference Tourney: Ninth Place 41 Pts. (4 Place Winners)
Breckenridge "Cowboy" Duals: Sixth Place

Returning Wrestlers:
Mike Jetvig 10th 17-10 4th Section
Than Lewis 12th 18-19 4th Section
Sam Klingfus 9th 15-23 4th Section
Taylor Aakre 12th 9-13 6th Section
Marc Pritchard 11th 10-18
Brantly Gram 12th 9-23
Jacob Wouters 11th 7-22
Steve Hukriede 11th 3-29

Graduates:
Nick Paur 21-11 Second Section
Dave Juhnke 21-16 Second Section

LAKE PARK-AUDUBON RAIDERS

Head Coach: Travis Nagel
Enrollment: 134

1-16 Overall
0-5 Heart of Lakes Conference
Five Section Place Winners
West Central Area "Grant County" Tourney: 11 of 13 Teams 53 Pts. (3 Placers)
Moorhead "Rumble of Red" Tourney: 16 of 23 Teams 44 Pts. (1 Place Winner)
Fertile-Beltrami "Pine to Prairie" Tourney: Fifth Place 121.5 Pts (8 Placers)
Lake Park-Audubon "Raiders" Tourney: Sixth Place 114.5 Pts. (9 Placers)
Heart of Lakes Conference Tourney: Eight Place 54 Pts. (4 Place Winners)
Returning Wrestlers:
Josh Seley 12th 41-4 1st Section/4th State
Brett Larson 12th 15-17
Jacob Knutson 9th 9-11 6th Section
Derek Braseth 9th 7-14 5th Section
Graduates:
Skyler Odegaard 28-10 Third Section
Max Medenwald 13-19 Fifth Section
Chris Fenstemake 14-13

UNITED NORTH CENTRAL (MENAHGA-SEBEKA) WARRIORS
Head Coach: Kris Koll
Enrollment: 138 Menagha/114 Sebeka (252)

3-14 Overall
0-6 Park Region Conference
West Central Area "Grant County" Tourney: Twelfth Place
Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 29th of 33 Teams 36 Pts. (2 Placers)
Fertile-Beltrami "Pine to Prairie" Tourney: Sixth Place 108.5 Pts. (7 Placers)
Park Region Conference Tourney: Eighth Place 65.5 Pts. (7 Place Winners)
Mahnomen-Waubun "Cougar" Duals: Sixth Place (1-2)
Moorhead "Rumble on Red" 19th of 23 Teams 32 Pts. (1 Place Winner)

Returning Wrestlers:
Tyler Ahlf 12th 26-15 3rd Section
Reid Anderson 12th 21-11 5th Section
Max Aho 10th 20-17
Ben Meech 11th 14-19
Zach Nevala 11th 10-23 5th Section
Charlie Hrdeicha 11th 6-6
Tom Tomperi 12th 5-21

Graduate:
Larry Martini 32-11 Second Section

RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL MUSTANGS
Head Coach: Aaron Nelson
Enrollment: 79 RLCC/ 118 Clearbrook-Gonvick (217 Total)

2-14 Overall
Seven Section Place Winners
Fosston-Bagley "Brawlers" Tourney: Ninth Place 66 Pts. (4 Place Winners)
Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 27th of 33 Teams 40.5 Pts. (2 Place Winners)
Fertile-Beltrami "Pine to Prairie" Tourney: Seventh Place 94 Pts. (6 Placers)
Larimore, ND Tourney: Eighth Place 59 Pts. (4 Place Winners)
Fertile-Beltrami "Northwest" Tourney: Seventh Place 70 Pts. (6 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Kyle Willett 12th 27-10 3rd Section
Tyler Larson 12th 24-11 5th Section
Ethan Paradis 12th 19-14 6th Section
Travis Larson 10th 8-24
Jason Kruschowski 9th 5-16 6th Section
Wesley Magnell 12th 2-0

Graduates:
Scott Bergeson 16-11 Fourth Section
Brett Chervestad 11-14 Fifth Section
John Heimenz 10-15

WARREN-ALVARADO-OSLO PONIES
Head Coach: Bill Potucek
Enrollment: 135

Dual Meet Record Unknown
Crookston "Boosters" Tourney: Fifth Place 94 Pts. (7 Place Winners)
Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 28th of 33 Teams 38 Pts. (2 Placers)
Lake Park-Audubon "Raiders" Tourney: Eighth Place 53 Pts. (4 Placers)
Fertile-Beltrami "Northwest" Tourney: Sixth Place 72 Pts. (6 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Aaron Sorum 12th 26-10 2nd Section
Jacob Gehris` 12th 22-15 5th Section
Bobby Boman 12th 13-12
Derek Gerszewski 11th 5-15
Justin Haugtvedt 8th 5-23
Keaton Laymon 9th 8-20

Graduates:
Brian Sorum 21-5 Third Section
Ryan Blanchard 14-15 Fourth Section
Nate Gomowicz 10-0

MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION 7 2007-2008 PRESEASON REPORT

MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION SEVEN

2007-2008 PRESEASON REPORT

Favorites: Pierz Pioneers and Aitkin Gobblers

The Pioneers will be looking for some big things this season after having an injured filled campaign in 2006-2007. They will have nine section place winners returning; including three state qualifiers. They will have fours others with a great deal of experience back from last year’s team. Clint Poster, Tanner Tetrick, Alex Huls, Corey Eagan and Scott Janson will be the leaders for the Pioneers. They should make a big improvement on their dual meet marks of 13-14 from last season. Look for Pierz to once again challenge for Central Minnesota Conference and Section 7A Honors. They could possibly challenge for Class A State honors as well.

The Gobblers will be led by the return six section place winners, including five state qualifiers. They will also have one other wrestler returning with a great deal of varsity experience from last year’s team. Matt Christensen, Justin Chouanard, Andrew Halberg, Keith Wasserszieher and Nathan Cummings will be the key leaders for the Gobblers this season. They graduated five wrestlers last spring including five section place winners and two state place winners. They will have a tough time improving on last years dual meet marks of 23-7. But look for this team to fill in with some very good junior varsity wrestlers. They should again be a major factor in the Great River Conference and the Section7A dual meet campaign.

Dark Horses: Crosby-Ironton Rangers and Trinity at Rivers Edge

The Rangers will be led by eight returning section place winners including one state place winner. The will also have three other wrestlers that will be returning with a great deal of varsity of experience from last season. Brad Hofstrand, Wade Adams, Andrew Kayfes, Brandon Biever and Ben Rothstein will be the key leaders for the Rangers. After having their best season in recent years the Rangers should be very excited about the upcoming season. With the graduation of one senior last spring from this team, they should challenge those dual meet marks of 12-7 from last. Look for the Rangers to challenge for honors in the Mid-State Conference. They should challenge for a top four spot in the Section 7A dual meet campaign.

Trinity at Rivers Edge will be led by the return of two state qualifiers and four other section place winners. They will also have four other wrestlers returning with a great deal of experience from last season. Micah Olson and Joe Bulger will be their keys leaders for this season. Despite the graduation of state champion Joe Murphy last spring they should challenge their dual meet marks of 9-8 from last season. They should challenge for honors in the Tri Metro Conference. Look for them to make a strong bid for a top four spot in this Section 7A dual meet campaign.

Section 7A returns five medal winners from last season that includes: Clint Poster of Pierz, Matt Christensen of Aitkin, Brad Hofstrand of Crosby-Ironton, Micah Olson of Trinity at River Edge and Chris Steffenson of Mille Lacs.
There a total of fifteen returning state qualifiers back from last years state tourney action. Those not mentioned above are: Ethan Skog of Meadow Creek Christian School/Rivers Christian Academy, Mitch Gerold of Braham, Colton Johnston of Ogilvie and Chris Steffenson of Mille Lacs.

Look for the following wrestlers: Corey Eagan, Sean Huls, Ty Winkleman and John Omann of Pierz, Sam Srock and David Booth of Crosby-Ironton, Luke Olson of Trinity at Rivers Edge, David Pinewski of Meadow Creek Christian School/Rivers Christian Academy, Renante Rott of St. Croix Lutheran, Adam Kelling, Eric Jokinen and Allen Kelling of Braham, Matt Hickerson and Chris Arnold of Ogilvie, Ben Presler and Neil Zimmerman of Royalton, Zach Olson, Ryan Jones and Kevin Pedersen of Mille Lacs and Jason Benson and Jake Welna of Rush City to challenge for medals at the end of the season.

PIERZ PIONEERS
Head Coach: Simon Walton
Enrollment: 263

13-14 Overall
7-0 Central Minnesota Conference
Nine Section Place Winners
Final Four Section 6A
Paynesville "Bulldogs" Tourney: Third Place 131 Pts. (9 Place Winners)
Brainerd "Paul Bunyan" Tourney: 9th of 16 Teams 109.5 Pts. (7 Placers)
Foley "Falcon" Duals: Fourth Place (1-2)
Cambridge "Blue Jacket" Duals: Fourth Place (1-2)

Returning Wrestlers:
Clint Poster 9th 37-0 1st Section/1st State AC
Corey Eagan 12th 19-7 Injured AC
Tanner Tetrick 11th 21-8 1st Section AC
Scott Janson 12th 24-6 3rd Section AC
Alex Huls 12th 28-5 2nd Section AC
Sean Huls 9th 21-8 5th Section
Tony Marshik 12th 20-20 4th Section
Eric Andres 12th 18-20 4th Section AC
Adam Hyatt 12th 6-8 4th Section
Jordan Przybilla 12th 8-13
Troy Funk 12th 6-9
Ty Winkleman 12th 4-3

Graduates:
Hank Virnig 39-3 1st Section/5th State (154-27) AC
Kyle Welle 26-10 4th Section AC
Isaac Gruber 21-18 4th Section

AITKIN GOBBLERS
Head Coach: Dan Stifter
Enrollment: 285

23-7 Overall
5-0 Great River Conference
Section 6A Champions
Class A Fourth Place
Eleven Section Place Winners
Seven State Qualifiers/Three State Place Winners
Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 3rd of 33 Teams 164 Pts. (6 Place Winners)
"The Clash" First in Division Eight
Bemidji "Rick Lee" Tourney: Tied 2nd 171.5 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
Osakis "Silverstreak" Duals: First Place (3-0)
Grand Rapids "Skip Nalan" Tourney: First Place 258.5 Pts. (11 Place Winners)
Great River Conference Tourney: First Place 263 Pts. (14 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Matt Christensen 12th 43-5 1st Section/6th State AC
Justin Chouanard 12th 39-8 1st Section AC
Andrew Halberg 12th 29-13 2nd Section AC
Keith Wasserzieher 11th 27-16 2nd Section AC
Nathan Cummings 12th 26-19 2nd Section AC
Craig Leathers 11th 12-32 6th Section AC
Ryan Skinner 11th 10-29

Graduates:
Travis Hallberg 40-7 First Section/Fifth State AC
Nick Nadeau 38-11 First Section/Fourth State AC
Brandon Perrine 26-18 Fifth Section AC
Brett Mlynar 28-17 Fourth Section AC
Brad Insley 21-12 Third Section AC

CROSBY-IRONTON RANGERS
Head Coach: Champ Hesch
Enrollment: 301

12-7 Overall
4-2 Mid-State Conference
Cass Lake "Bear Bear" Tourney: 14th of 33 Teams 86 Pts. (3 Place Winners)
Parkers Prairie "Panther" Tourney: Third Place 159 Pts. (9 Place Winners)
Rush City "Tiger" Tourney: Fourth Place 146.5 Pts. (9 Place Winners)
Ogilvie "Lions" Tourney: Fifth Place 129.5 Pts. (7 Place Winners)
Eight Section Place Winners

Returning Wrestlers:
Brad Hofstrand 10th 34-5 2nd Section/2nd State AC
Wade Adams 12th 31-5 3rd Section
Andrew Kayfes 11th 31-7 3rd Section
Brandon Biever 12th 29-13 5th Section
Ben Rothstein 12th 27-13 5th Section
Sam Srock 9th 17-7 5th Section
David Booth 10th 15-8 4th Section
Cory Henningson 11th 9-21 6th Section
Chris Rothstein 10th 10-13
Kevin Burns 12th 5-15
Levi Kugel 12th 6-5

Graduate:
Lane Srock 33-4 Injured AC

TRINITY SCHOOL AT RIVER RIDGE
Head Coach: Pat Murphy
Enrollment: 196

9-8 Overall
Seven Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Trinity School At River Ridge Tourney: Third Place 164 Pts. (10 Placers)
Saint Croix Lutheran "Crusaders" Tri Metro Tourney: Second Place 103 Pts. (11 Place Winners)
Hinckley-Finlayson "Jaguar" Tourney: Fourth Place 152. 5 Pts. (9 Placers)
MCRA Saints Tourney: Fourth Place 135 Pts. (7 Place Winners)
Cannon Falls "Bombers" Tourney: Eighth Place 107 Pts. (6 Placers)
Glencoe-Silver/LP "Panther" Tourney: Seventh Place 77.5 Pts. (5 Placers)
Minnehaha Academy "Knight Hawks" Tourney: Seventh Place 81 Pts.

Returning Wrestlers:
Micah Olson 12th 39-8 2nd Section/6th State
Joe Bulger 12th 34-9 1st Section
Luke Olson 11th 28-13 4th Section
Luke Stephenson 11th 21-19
Sam Archtingi 11th 18-18
Charlie Reinhart 11th 20-22 6th Section
Nick Raway 11th 17-23 5th Section
Dan DeMarais 10th 14-11
Patrick Earhart 11th 7-15 6th Section
Charlie O’Hare 10th 5-11

Graduate:
Joe Murphy 43-1 First Section/State Champion

MEADOW CREEK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL/RIVERS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SAINTS
Head Coach: Darrell Skog
Enrollment: 162 Meadow Creek/110 Rivers Christian Academy

6-12 Overall
Eleven Section Place Winners
Osseo "Orioles" Tourney: Fifth Place 126 Pts. (6 Place Winners)
Big Lake "Hornets" Tourney: Sixth Place 108.5 Pts. (9 Place Winners)
MCAA Conference Tourney: First Place 112 Pts. (13 Place Winners)
Eden Prairie "Eagles" Tourney: Sixth Place 120.5 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
MCRA Saints Tourney: Second Place 184.5 Pts. (11 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Ethan Skog 10th 28-8 2nd Section AC
David Pinewski 12th 30-6 3rd Section
Ben Myre 12th 17-21 5th Section AC
Fady Attia 12th 18-15 5th Section
Cody Plaisance 9th 16-21 4th Section
Tommy Teigen 10th 13-20 3rd Section
Shane Doonan 11th 7-10 4th Section
Grant Fritz 11th 6-9

Graduates:
Andrew Attia 21-10 Second Section AC
Josh Fritz 22-13 Fourth Section AC
Jake McLellan 22-18 Fifth Section
Dan Cunningham 21-15 Sixth Section
Kyle Plaisance 8-3
Jacob Workentin 0-17

MILLE LACS RAIDERS
Head Coach: Brady Hermel
Enrollment: Isle 115; Onamia 161 (286)

14-8 Overall
4-1 Great River Conference
Nine Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Final Four Section 6A
Rush City "Tigers" Tourney: First Place 107 Pts. (13 Place Winners)
West Central Area "Grant County" Tourney: 4th Place 159.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Ogilvie "Lions" Tourney: Second Place 175 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
Great River Conference Tourney: Second Place 214.5 Pts. (13 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Chris Steffenson 12th 38-6 2nd Section/6th State AC
Zach Olson 9th 23-22 6th Section
Ryan Jones 9th 25-14
Kevin Pedersen 12th 12-8 3rd Section
Brandon Brown 11th 9-19

Graduates:
Rob Olson 36-5 First Section AC
Nick Pfaff 38-1 Third Section AC
Kyle Prickett 37-5 Third Section AC
Joe Odle 26-6 Third Section AC
Derek Kightlinger 27-14 Third Section AC
John Wagner 6-6 Sixth Section
Shane Bresnahan 15-22 AC

SAINT CROIX LUTHERAN CRUSADERS

Head Coach: Scott Sievert
Enrollment: 299

7-8 Overall
Seven Section Place Winners
Minnetonka "Skippers" Quadrangular: 3-0
Trinity At Rivers Edge Tourney: Fifth Place 127 Pts. (8 Place Winners)
Kenyon-Wanamingo "Knights" Tourney: Ninth Place (5 Place Winners)
Cannon Falls "Bombers" Tourney: Eight Place 57 Pts. (4 Place Winners)
Saint Croix Lutheran "Crusaders Tourney: Fourth Place 227 Pts. (9 Placers)
MCCA "Tri-Metro" Conference Tourney: Third Place 102 Pts. (7 Placers)
MCRA "Saints" Tourney: Third Place 147 Pts. (11 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Renante Rott 10th 28-11 5th Section
Jonathan Scislow 12th 21-19
Sean Herbison 12th 8-20 5th Section
John McConnell 9th 10-16
Bill Hanson 12th 7-20
Tate Plath 12th 9-22

Graduates:
Ben Wales 28-12 Fourth Section
Rick Hoffman 29-10 Fourth Section
Shem Biebert 32-8 Third Section
Jacob Kassulke 16-6 Fourth Section
Joe Trebesch 4-24
Billy King 4-23

ROYALTON ROYALS
Head Coach: Kevin Presler
Enrollment: 175

5-12 Overall
2-5 Central Minnesota Conference
Six Section Place Winners
Royalton "Royals" Tourney: Second Place 165 Pts. (8 Place Winners)
Bemidji "Rick Lee" Tourney: Eighth Place 81 Pts. (5 Place Winners)
Brainerd "Paul Bunyan" Tourney: 12th of 16 Teams 68.5 Pts. (4 Placers)
Litchfield "Dragons" Tourney: Fifth Place 115 Pts. (5 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Ben Presler 12th 28-11 4th Section
Neil Zimmerman 12th 19-17 6th Section
Peter Borash 11th 9-13
Jordan Wentland 11th 14-17
Brook Hackett 12th 14-10
Troy Lensing 12th 5-9
Dan Gadacz 11th 6-12

Graduates:
Hunter Guerard 31-8 Second Section
Jamie Carlson 30-5 Third Section
Keith Schhlichting 24-8 Second Section
Dave O’Neil 4-7
Brendt Woidylla 2-15
Zach Omann 1-7

BRAHAM BOMBERS
Head Coach: Craig Kotsmith
Enrollment:194

3-17 Overall
1-4 Great River Conference
Five Section Place Winners
Rush City "Tigers" Tourney: Fifth Place 124 Pts. (9 Place Winners)
Mora "Mustangs" Tourney: Seventh Place 99 Pts. (8 Place Winners)
Minnehaha "Knight Hawks" Tourney: Fifth Place 85 Pts. (6 Place Winners)
Great Rive Conference Tourney: Sixth Place 94.5 Pts. (11 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Mitch Gerold 12th 27-10 2nd Section AC
Adam Kelling 9th 25-13 5th Section AC
Allen Kelling 12th 16-13 6th Section
Eric Jokinen 11th 23-17 6th Section
Cole Jokinen 11th 16-19
Shepperd Priestly 10th 8-8
Ty Wiese 11th 10-17

Graduates:
Josh Nelson 17-15 5th Section
Wally Workman 2-1
Mike Antonson 0-1

OGILVIE LIONS
Head Coach: Adam Halvorson
Enrollment: 148

8-8 Overall
2-3 Great River Conference
Five Section Place Winners
Rush City "Tigers" Tourney: Second Place 158.5 Pts. (12 Place Winners)
Ogilvie "Lions" Tourney: Sixth Place 104 Pts. (9 Place Winners)
Hinckley-Finlayson "Jaguar" Tourney: Eight Place 121 Pts. (9 Placers)
Grad Rapids "Skip Nalan" Tourney: Sixth Place 120 Pts. (6 Placer Winners)
Great River Conference Tourney: Third Place 122 Pts. (10 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Colton Johnston 12th 28-7 2nd Section AC
Matt Hickerson 10th 23-13 6th Section AC
Chris Arnold 12th 26-15 5th Section
Marshall Flettre-Wubben 11th 17-17
Levi Berg 12th 15-17
Matt Hotznagel 11th 13-23
Scott Bruggman 11th 7-7 6th Section

Graduates:
Steve Schoumaker 22-14 Fourth Section AC
Curtis Holm 11-19 AC
Brain-Flettre-Wubben 22-11
Vince Ryan 8-14
Jake Sjodin 14-17
Franz Dornhege 0-6

RUSH CITY TIGERS
Head Coach: Tim Bowland
Enrollment: 222

3-9 Overall
2-3 Great River Conference
Rush City "Tiger" Tourney: Sixth Place 107 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
Big Lake "Hornet" Tourney: Seventh Place 83.5 Pts. (9 Place Winners)
Ogilvie "Lions" Tourney: Seventh Place 93 Pts. (11 Place Winners)
Hinckley-Finlayson "Jaguar" Tourney: Sixth Place 132 Pts. (8 Placers)
Great River Conference Tourney: Fifth Place 99 Pts. (9 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Jason Benson 12th 18-11 6th Section
Jake Welna 11th 16-11
Luke Carlson 12th 13-15 6th Section
Justin Carmicheal 12th 8-7 6th Section
Gage Murawski 10th 8-12
Matt Bealka 9th 8-20
Josh Martz 10th 5-4
Kevin Johnson 10th 6-15
Tyler Leibel 11th 4-5
Cameron Witte 10th 5-11

MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION 6 2007-2008 PRESEASON REPORT

MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION SIX

2007-2008 PRESEASON REPORT

Favorites: Bertha Hewitt/Verndale Raiders and Barnesville Trojans

The Raiders will be led by the return of six section place winners including five state qualifiers. Their leaders will be Ethan Kern, Zak Lambert, Sam Moenkedick, Matt Monekedick, Wade Monekedick and Jake Braaten. They will also return six others with a great deal of varsity wrestling experience from last year’s team. The Raiders to make a big improvement on their dual meet marks of 12-10 from last season. Look for the Raiders to be a major factor in the Park Region Conference and the Section 6A dual meet campaign.

The Barnesville Trojans will be led by the return of two state qualifiers including one state place winner. They will have five additional section place winners back and one other back with a great deal of varsity experience from last season. The Trojans did graduate six seniors last spring, including five state qualifiers, three of which were state place winners. They will have a tough time challenging those dual meet marks of 23-2 from last season. But the Trojans will be looking for Heart of Lakes Conference honors and they should make a strong challenge in this balance Section 6A dual meet campaign.

Dark Horses: New York Mills Eagles and Wheaton-Herman/Norcross Bullets
The Eagles will be led by the return of seven section place winners and three others with a great deal of varsity experience from last season. Andrew Frost, Brendon Frost, Jordan Novak and Jordan Vaughn should be their key leaders. The Eagles should challenge those dual meet marks of 13-5 from last season. Despite the graduation of three very good seniors looks for the Eagles once again to be a force to be reckoned with again this season. They should challenge for both Park Region Conference and Section 6A honors.

The Bullets will be led by six returning section place winners including one state qualifier. Austin Nilson, Ryan Schwagel and Will McCarthy will be the key leaders for the Bullets this season. They graduated eight very good seniors last spring including two state qualifiers. They will be hard pressed to challenge those dual meet numbers of 21-6 from last season. But look for the Bullets to improve during the course of the season and to challenge for a top four spot in Section 6A.

Look for the Pelican Rapids Vikings, the Staples-Motley Cardinals and the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines to possibly challenge for a top four spot in this very balance section 6A dual meet campaign.

Section 6A returns three medal winners from last season that includes: Matt Benson of Chokio-Alberta/Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley, Ethan Kern of Bertha Hewitt/Verndale and Trevor Krueger of Barnesville.

There a total of fifteen returning state qualifiers back from last years state tourney action. Those not mentioned above are: McKale Evenson of Pelican Rapids, Tony Wegsheid of Wadena-Deer Creek, Mithcell Andrews of Chokio-Alberta/Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley, Dayton Sternhagen of West Central Area and Alex Johnson of Breckenridge.

Look for the following wrestlers: Cody Cox, Justin Lee and Jacob Boshor of Barnesville, Alin Bakken, Tyler Wilson and Justin Meyer of Pelican Rapids, Kodeiy Lind, Jordan Bendson, Trent Carlson, Andrew Becker, Devin Becker and Taylor Benson of Staples-Motley, Trey VanOrsdal, Jordan Rentz and Matt Hagen of Wadena-Deer Creek, Tyler Olson of Ottertail Central, Bryce Benson of Chokio-Alberta/Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley, Jake Long of West Central Area, Tyler Walsh, Jason Arvidson and Chris Birkholz of Parkers Prairie and Luke Poppel of Breckenridge to challenge for medals at the end of the season.

BERTHA HEWITT/VERNDALE RAIDERS
Head Coach: Mike Barthel
Enrollment: 109 Bertha Hewitt/88 Verndale (297)

12-10 Overall
5-1 Park Region Conference
Seven Section Place Winners
Five State Qualifiers
Wadena-Deer Creek "Wolverine" Tourney: Fifth Place 111 Pts. (10 Placers)
Browerville/Eagle Valley "Bronco" Tourney: Second Place 192 Pts. (12 Placers)
Park Region Conference Tourney: Third Place 153 Pts. (9 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Ethan Kern 12th 39-2 1st Section/3rd State AC
Zak Lambert 12th 33-6 2nd Section AC
Sam Moenkedick 11th 32-4 1st Section AC
Matt Moenkedick 11th 36-9 2nd Section AC
Wade Moenkedick 11th 28-9 4th Section
Jake Braaten 10th 26-13 1st Section AC
Trent Bertram 9th 13-20
Kody Graba 9th 13-25
Nate Wiese 10th 11-21
Justin Kern 10th 9-15
Trent Peterson 10th 5-8
Blake Youngbauer 10th 7-17

BARNESVILLE TROJANS
Head Coach: Art Meyer
Enrollment: 180

23-2 Overall
6-1 Heart of Lakes Conference
Second Section 8A
Thirteen Section Placer Winners
Seven State Qualifiers
Final Guillotine Rating: No. #6
Hillsboro, ND Duals: First Place (4-0)
Barnesville "Trojan" Duals: First Place (3-0)
Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: First Place (33 Teams) 190.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
Central Cass "Letterman’s" Tourney: First Place 192 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
Lake Park/Audubon "Raiders" Tourney: First Place 230 Pts. (12 Placers)
Heart of Lakes Conference Tourney: Third Place 190 Pts. (14 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Trevor Krueger 12th 38-6 2nd Section/4th State AC
Ian Peppel 12th 32-11 2nd Section
Troy Longtin 12th 26-16 5th Section
Cody Cox 12th 24-16 3rd Section
Justin Lee 12th 14-9 4th Section
Jacob Boshor 10th 13-3
Cody Krueger 11th 14-16 6th Section
Brady Jorud 12th 18-21 6th Section

Graduates:
Kirk Anderson 46-0 3X Time State Champion 246 Career Wins AC
Landon Peppel 34-8 Second Section/Sixth State (121 CW) AC
Shane Braton 44-4 First Section/Sixth State AC
Josh Jerger 36-7 First Section
Rusty Renecker 32-10 Second Section
Jared Nelson 17-20 Fifth Seciton




NEW YORK MILLS EAGLES
Head Coach: Eric Niemi
Enrollment: 170

13-5 Overall
6-0 Park Region Conference
Ten Section Place Winners
Section 7A Runner Up
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
Wahpeton "Dan Unruh Memorial" Tourney: Fifth Place 139 Pts. (7 Place Winners)
Barnesville "Trojan" Duals: Second Place (2-1)
Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 17th of 33 Teams 80 Pts. (4 Place Winners)
Royalton "Royals" Tourney: First Place 208.5 Pts. (13 Place Winners)
Park Region Conference Tourney: Second Place 215 Pts. (13 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Brendon Frost 12th 24-10 3rd Section AC
Andrew Frost 12th 25-5 1st Section AC
Jordan Novak 10th 28-9 3rd Section AC
Jordan Vaughn 12th 18-7 3rd Section AC
Brian Schornack 12th 22-15 5th Section
Josh Bernu 10th 15-17 5th Section AC
Brian Fisher 12th 10-24 4th Section
Andy Hendrickx 12th 8-22
Ethan Marsh 11th 8-14
Jake Johnson 12th 5-7

Graduates:
Jason Burg 37-1 First Section/Second State AC
Mark Simpson 18-5 Third Section AC
Jesse Bauck 26-16 Fourth Section
Jeremy Hagen Injured

WHEATON/HERMAN-NORCROSS BULLETS
Head Coach: Pat Holm
Enrollment: 108 Wheaton/26 Herman-Norcross (134)

21-6 Overall
Section 7A Champions
Fourteen Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers
Wahpeton "Dan Unruh Memorial" Tourney: Eighth Place 116.5 Pts. (7 Place Winners)
Barnesville "Trojan" Duals: Third Place (2-1)
Montevideo "Dave Roder" Tourney: Third Place 154 Pts. (11 Place Winners)
Benson "Braves" Tourney: First Place 213.5 Pts. (13 Place Winners)
Minnewaska "Laker" Duals: Fourth Place (1-2)
Morris/Hancock Area "Tiger" Tourney: Second Place 179.5 Pts. (13 Place Winners)
Breckenridge "Cowboy" Duals: First Place (3-0)
Final Guillotine Rating: No. # 12

Returning Wrestlers:
Austin Nilson 12th 33-11 3rd Section
Ryan Schwagel 12th 36-7 3rd Section
Will McCarthy 9th 35-10 1st Section
Zach Fridgen 10th 25-19 6th Section
Reec Hanson 11th 14-24 6th Section
Jacob Poole 11th 16-27 6th Section

Graduates:
Brady Sykora 31-8 2nd Section (Career Record 137-59)
Nate Mord 34-7 1st Section
Brett Lennox 37-10 2nd Section (Career Record 127-55)
Reed Schmitz 29-13 3rd Section
Tony Roeschlein 25-13 4th Section
Jesse Rath 23-22 4th Section
Trent Frisch 18-19 5th Section
Darin Nelson 12-25 3rd Section

PELICAN RAPIDS VIKINGS
Head Coach: Herald Holt
Enrollment: 287

17-9 Overall
4-4 Heart Of Lakes Conference
Hillsboro "Burros" Duals: 5-0
Barnesville "Trojan" Duals: Fifth Place (2-1)
Parkers Prairie "Panthers" Tourney: First Place 205 Pts. (13 Place Winners)
Lake Park/Audubon "Raiders" Tourney: Third Place 164.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Heart of Lakes Conference Tourney: Fourth Place 139.5 Pts. (12 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
McKale Evenson 11th 27-12 2nd Section
Alin Bakken 11th 30-14 4th Section
Tyler Wilson 11th 22-4
Justin Meyer 11th 22-17
Jim Cassette 9th 8-5
Sam Klovstad 11th 18-18 5th Section
Chris Cossette 11th 10-15
Alex Klovstad 10th 12-23
Sam Perrin 11th 7-19
Gage Barnes 12th 4-3

Graduates:
Dylan Evenson 37-6 First Section AC
Aaron Field 33-7 Second Section AC
Mitch Hagen 17-14
Kip Anderson 27-9 Fifth Section (Career Wins 142)
Casey Klovstad 12-16
Sheldon Marty 12-18


WADENA-DEER CREEK WOLVERINES
Head Coach: Norman Gallant
Enrollment: 304

12-11 Overall
3-2 Mid-State Conference
Eight Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Final Four Section 7A
Wadena-Deer Creek "Wolverine" Tourney: Seventh Place 94.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
Mid-State Quadrangular: 2-1
Park Rapids "Panther" Duals: Fifth Place
Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 8th of 33 Teams 122 Pts. (6 Place Winners)
Mahnomen-Waubun "Cougar" Duals: Third Place (2-1)

Returning Wrestlers:
Tony Wegsheid 12th 31-6 1st Section AC
Trey VanOrsdal 12th 25-10 4th Section
Jordan Rentz 9th 23-14 3rd Section
Josh Sweere 11th 17-15
Matt Hagen 11th 18-9 5th Section (Transfer from NYM)
Jared Wegscheid 9th 17-17
Jacob Wegscheid 9th 6-24
Derek Rude 9th 4-6

Graduates:
Kenny Steffens 20-5 Second Section/Second State AC
Kevin Trout 31-5 First Section AC
Shawn Beverluis 24-12 Fourth Section AC
Steven Lustila 17-11 Sixth Section

STAPLES-MOTLEY CARDINALS

Head Coach: Gordy Thompson
Enrollment: 316

8-7 Overall
2-3 Mid-State Conference
Melrose "Early Bird" Tourney: Fourth Place 147 Pts. (13 Place Winners)
Brainerd "Paul Bunyan" Tourney: 14 of 17 Teams 54.5 Pts. (2 Place Winners)
Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 21st of 33 Teams 57 Pts. (1 Place Winner)
Fertile-Beltrami "Falcon" Tourney: First Place 217.5 Pts. (13 Place Winners)
Staples "Cardinal" Duals: Third Place (2-1)
Walker "Wolf Pack" Tourney: First Place 229 Pts. (13 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Kodeiy Lind 12th 24-13 4th Section
Jordan Bendson 10th 25-8 AC
Trent Carlson 11th 22-14 4th Section
Devin Becker 11th 21-14 6th Section
Taylor Bendson 8th 19-13
Andrew Becker 12th 22-17
Spencer Kadlec 12th 11-13
Brandon Flickinger 8th 11-17
Lance Flickinger 10th 8-23

Graduates:
Hakan Binak 40-1 First Section/State Champion AC
Eric Tollegson 16-19
Bryan Miles 14-15
Eric Johnson 3-12 Sixth Section
Oliver Kelsey 0-1

OTTERTAIL CENTRAL BULLDOGS

Head Coach: Scott Hart
Enrollment: Battle Lake 136/Henning 76/Underwood 100 (302 Total)

9-7 Overall
3-4 Park Region Conference
Nine Section Place Winners
Fosston-Bagley "Brawlers" Tourney: Fifth Place 141 Pts. (9 Place Winners)
West Central Area "Grant County" Tourney: Sixth Place 88 Pts. (8 Placers)
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa "Jaguar" Tourney: Fourth Place 87 Pts. (7 Placers)
Parkers Prairie "Panther" Tourney: Fourth Place 155.5 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
Osakis "Silverstreak" Duals: Fifth Place (2-1)
Park Region Conference Tourney: Fourth Place 138 Pts. (11 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Tyler Olson 9th 20-18 6th Section
Ty Macheledt 12th 17-17 5th Section
Tanner Jorgerson 11th 11-15
T. J. Nelson 12th 12-22 6th Section
Brendan Hart 9th 14-21 5th Section
Patrick Nilson 10th 11-14
John Pieper 12th 10-19

Graduates:
Cody Nilson 31-4 First Section/Second State AC
Dylan Jorgenson 28-11 Fifth Section
Jacob Ledding 27-12 Fifth Section
Lee Heaton 15-12 Sixth Section
Kurt Schoening 17-9
Jake Seeger 8-21 Sixth Section
Carl Stenoien Injured

BRECKENRIDGE COWBOYS
Head Coach: Martin Lanter
Enrollment: 258

10-8 Overall
4-1 Heart of Lakes Conference
Nine Section Place Winners
Four State Qualifiers
Final Four Section 7A
Wahpeton "Dan Unruh Memorial" Tourney: Ninth Place 113 Pts. (6 Placers)
Valley City Tourney: Fourth Place 154.5 Pts. (Nine Place Winners)
Heart of Lakes Conference Tourney: Fifth Place 129.5 Pts. (11 Place Winners)
Morris-Hancock Area "Tiger" Tourney: Third Place 166 Pts. (11 Placers)
Cowboy Duals: Third Place (2-1)

Returning Wrestlers:
Alex Johnson 12th 27-6 1st Section AC
Luke Poppel 12th 22-13 4th Section
Donnie Pierce 11th 5-14
Cole Praus 8th 7-22

Graduates:
Spencer Beech 36-6 (School Record) First Section/Second State AC
Jake Owens 22-9 Second Section
Andy VanHecke 22-18 Second Section
Seth Klostreich 26-9 Third Section
Kelly Kristianson 25-7 Third Section
Jon Stuehrenberg 22-10 Fourth Section
Joel Paur 9-7
Dan Bellmore 9-17 Sixth Section


PARKERS PRAIRIE PANTHERS
Head Coach: Billy Wagner
Enrollment: 155

8-17 Overall
1-5 Park Region Conference
Seven Section Place Winners
Foley "Falcon" Duals: 1-2
Melrose "Dutchmen" Duals: 2-1
Browerville/Eagle Valley "Bronco" Tourney: Sixth Place 142.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Parkers Prairie "Panther" Tourney: Seventh Place 109.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
Park Region Conference Tourney: Sixth Place 94 Pts. (11 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Tyler Walsh 10th 23-15 5th Section
Jason Arvidson 11th 28-14 6th Section
Chris Birkholz 12th 28-11 4th Section
Ryan Silbernick 10th 19-17
Kyle McBrady 12th 13-12
Chris Westerberg 11th 13-18
Kevin Hahn 9th 9-26
Dan Moske 10th 8-29
Jake Fiedler 11th 8-14

Graduates:
Jay Jensen 25-10 Second Section
Matt Rewitzer 15-24 Sixth Section


CHOKIO ALBERTA/CLINTON GRACEVILLE/BEARSLEY ROAD WARRIORS
Head Coach: John Ristvedt
Enrollment: 73 CA/124 CGB (197)

5-7 Overall
West Central Area "Grant County" Tourney: Seventh Place 84.5 Pts. (5 Placers)
Browerville/Eagle Valley "Bronco" Tourney: Fifth Place 128.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Benson "Braves" Tourney: Sixth Place 100.5 Pts. (7 Place Winners)
Morris/Hancock Area "Tiger" Tourney: Sixth Place 103.5 Pts. (10 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Matt Benson 12th 28-2 2nd Section/State Champion
Mitchell Andrews 9th 24-4 2nd Section
Bryce Benson 12th 20-11 4th Section
Sam Maanum 12th 11-18
Devon Sanford 12th 10-14
Colter Combellick 11th 5-13
Roger Cummings 12th 4-9

Graduates:
Chris Birkholz 22-9 5th Section
Jason Murphy 19-12
Scott Kleindl 3-21

WEST CENTRAL AREA KNIGHTS
Head Coach: Brandon Gruchow
Enrollment: 197

2-9 Overall
Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City "Falcons" Tourney: Seventh Place 41 Pts. (5 Placers)
West Central Area "Grant County" Tourney: Eighth Place 78.5 Pts. (6 Placers)
Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 28th of 33 Teams 30 Pts. (2 Place Winners)
Royalton "Royals" Tourney: Eight Place 93 Pts. (6 Placer Winners)
Heart of Lake Conference Tourney: Sixth Place 64.5 Pts. (7 Place Winners)
Morris-Hancock Area "Tigers" Tourney: Sixth Place 64.5 Pts. (7 Place Winners)
Five Section Place Winners

Returning Wrestlers:
Dayton Sternhagen 11th 28-11 1st Section
Jake Long 10th 31-7 3rd Section
Seth Felland 9th 16-20 1st Section
Aaron Ray 10th 16-16
Jordan Schneeberger 11th 15-23 6th Section
Nick Burton 11th 5-8
Jon Pikop 9th 6-15

Graduates:
Pat Mitchell 14-9 Fifth Section
Tommy Lee 15-20

MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION 5 2007-2008 PRESEASON REPORT

MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION FIVE

2007-2008 PRESEASON REPORT

Favorites: Atwater-Cosmos Grove City Falcons and Minnewaska Lakers
The Falcons will be led by six section place winners including five state qualifiers from last years State Championship team. Nic Leither, Ben Meyer, Micah Larson, Travis Frederickson and Scott Litzau. They should get a big boost also with the return of 2006 State Champion Jeremy Anderson, as it appears he will be back for this season. Despite the graduation of six excellent seniors, including six state qualifiers the Falcons will be a major factor in the West Central South Conference, Section 5A and potentially in the State. They will be hard pressed to improve on last seasons state championship and their 24-1 dual meet mark but look for them to have a very strong team as they will be working for a repeat in 2007-2008.

The Lakers will be led by six returning section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience back from last season’s team. Collin Jergenson, Dan Braaten, David Bond, Brandon Manderschied and Gage Sachs will be the Lakers leaders. Despite the graduation of six seniors, look for the Lakers to improve on their 12-9 dual meet mark of last season. They could challenge for honors in this tough West Central South Conference. The Lakers should challenge for a top four spot in which should be a very balance Section 5A.

Dark Horses: Osakis Silverstreaks, Paynesville Bulldogs and Howard Lake/Waverly Winsted Lakers
The Osakis Silverstreaks will be led by seven returning section place winners including three returning state qualifiers. They will also have six others returning with a great deal of experience from last years varsity season. Wendell Larson, Clinton Wiener, Isaiah Duchene and Jordan Trisco will be the key leaders for the Silverstreaks. They should make a big improvement on their dual meet marks of 12-10 from last season if they stay healthy. Look for the Silverstreaks to challenge for Park Region Conference and Section 5A Honors.
The Bulldogs will be lead by seven returning section place winners including two returning state qualifiers and eight others with a great deal of varsity experience from last years team. Their leaders will Jordan Christian and Cory Spanier. This young team should make great strides during the season. They should improve on last year’s dual meet marks of 9-12. Look for the Bulldogs to be a force to be reckoned with, if they do continue to improve. They could challenge for a top four spot in the Section 5A dual meet campaign.

The Lakers will be lead by the return of seven section place winners and two others with a great deal of experience back from last years very successful season. John Long, Jason Koch, Emmett Lynch and Cameron Lehner will be the key leaders for the Lakers. Despite the graduation of three very good seniors look for the Lakers to challenge their meet marks of 16-8 from last season and to be looking for end of the season honors in both the Central Minnesota Conference and in 5A dual meet campaign.

Look for the Eden Valley Watkins Eagles and the Browerville/Eagle Valley Broncos to possibly challenge for a top four spot in this very balance section 5A dual meet campaign.

Section 5A returns three medal winners from last season that includes: Nic Leither and Ben Meyer of Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City and Jordan Christian of Paynesville.

There a total of eighteen returning state qualifiers back from last years state tourney action. Those not mentioned above are: Julius Stone and Tyler Spychalla of Browerville/Eagle Valley, Dustin Kramer and Jacob Forcier of Eden Valley-Watkins, Lewis Lumley of Holdingford, John Gusewelle of Sauk Centre and Derek Orbeck of Kimball.

Look for the following wrestlers: Michael Kramer and Jeremy Anderson of Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City, Bret Joarnt, Jason Johnson, Jordan Trisco and Derek Waldvogel of Osakis, Collin Jergenson, Dan Braaten, Justin Frederich, David Bond and Gage Sachs of Minnewaska, John Long, Jason Koch, Emmett Lynch and Cameron Lehner of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Luke Frank, Ryan Gale, Jon Kerzman and Kevin Klein of Paynesville, Randy Shamp, Brian Denny and Travis Borchert of Browerville/Eagle Valley, Mike Sullivan of Eden Valley-Watkins, Austen Kampsen, Cole Tensen and Travis Winter of Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa, Daniel Schad, Joseph Pesta and Zach Pesta of Long Prairie-Grey Eagle, Shane Trattles of Sauk Centre, Devin Scott, Matt Bieniek and Matt Williams of Holdingford and Derek Orbeck Luke Schiefelbein of Kimball to challenge for medals at the end of the season.

ATWATER COSMOS GROVE CITY FALCONS
Head Coach: Tim Roberg
Enrollment: 201

24-1 Overall
6-0 West Central South Conference
Class A State Champions
Section 5A Champions
Twelve Section Place Winners/Eleven State Qualifiers/Four State Place Winners
ACGC "Falcon" Tourney: First Place 254.5 Pts. (13 Place Winners)
Becker "Bulldog" Duals: First Place (3-0)
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa "Jaguar" Tourney: First Place 222 Pts. (13 Placers)
Annandale/Maple Lake "Lightning" Duals: First Place (3-0)
New London-Spicer "Wildcat" Tourney: First Place 248.5 Pts. (14 Placers)
West Central South Conference Tourney: First Place 2245 Pts. (13 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Nic Leither 12th 44-1 1st Section/3rd State AC
Ben Meyer 12th 40-3 1st Section/5th State AC
Micah Larson 11th 32-9 1st Section AC
Travis Frederickson 11th 31-12 1st Section
Scott Litzau 11th 28-10 2nd Section AC
Michael Kramer 11th 15-10 3rd Section AC
Dave Litzau 12th 15-20
Travis Whitcomb 11th 16-24
Jeremy Anderson 12th 15-1

Graduates:
Billy Wheeler 32-7 First Section (130-43) AC
Matt Pearson 35-7 First Section/Fourth State (104-47) AC
A. J. Frederickson 42-4 Second Section (141-53) AC
Eric Larson 26-15 First Section AC
David Nelson 36-8 Second Section/Sixth State AC
Josh Lies 26-13 Second Section


OSAKIS SILVERSTREAKS
Head Coach: Brad Hoffarth
Enrollment: 168

12-10 Overall
3-2 Park Region Conference
Seven Section Place Winners
Melrose "Early Bird" Tourney: Second Place 167 Pts. (12 Place Winners)
Osakis "Silverstreaks" Duals: Fourth Place (1-2)
Park Region Conference Tourney: Fifth Place 127 Pts. (11 Place Winners)
Albany "Purple Pride" Tourney: Fifth Place 117. 5 Pts. (12 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Wendell Larson 11th 29-12 1st Section
Clinton Wiener 12th 26-10 2nd Section
Isaia Duchene 12th 26-12 2nd Section
Bret Joarnt 12th 22-13 4th Section
Jason Johnson 12th 13-7 4th Section
Jordan Trisco 12th 7-1
Jared Lamm 12th 13-18
Derek Waldvogel 11th 20-13
Matthew Garvin 12th 18-17 5th Section
Todd Frie 12th 19-17 6th Section
James Gabrielson 9th 12-19
Aaron Thomas 11th 8-19
Nikolaj Hagen 9th 7-13

Graduate:
Orry Trisco 6-5 Injured

MINNEWASKA LAKERS
Head Coach: Wes Tessman
Enrollment: 345

12-9 Overall
6-0 West Central North Conference
Seven Section Place Winners
Monticello "Magic" Duals: 2-2
Willmar "Cardinal Classic" Tourney: Fourth Place 149 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
Benson "Braves Classic" Tourney: Third Place 189 Pts. (14 Place Winners)
Minnewaska "Laker" Duals: Fifth Place (2-1)
West Central North Conference Tourney: Second Place 180.5 Pts. (13 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Frank Martin 12th 14-12 5th Section
Collin Jergenson 11th 18-9 4th Section
Dan Braaten 12th 20-13 AC
Justin Frederick 11th 27-4 Didn’t Wrestle at Section
David Bond 12th 10-10 3rd Section
Brandon Manderschied 10th 10-8 5th Section AC
Cam Schafer 10th 20-15 6th Section
Gage Sachs 8th 19-5 5th Section
Jon Erickson 10th 8-12

Graduates:
Sam Goracke 22-6 Fourth Section
Alan Erickson 12-12
Mason Leedahl 10-22
Andrew Stoen 9-13
Jamie Linman 3-3
Matt Mitchell 1-7

HOWARD LAKE WAVERLY WINSTED LAKERS

Head Coaches: Jeff Granrud
Enrollment: 279

16-8 Overall
6-1 Central Minnesota Conference
Section 5A Runner Up
Ten Section Place Winners/ Two State Qualifiers
Glencoe/Silver Lake/LP "Panther" Tourney: Second Place 126 Pts. (8 Placers)
Shakopee "Sabers" Tourney: Third Place 141.5 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
NYA "Raiders" Tourney: Fourth Place 175 Pts. (12 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
John Long 11th 30-6 3rd Section AC
Jason Koch 12th 28-12 3rd Section
Emmett Lynch 12th 22-11 3rd Section
Cameron Lehner 11th 27-11 5th Section
Jake Grangroth 9th 23-14 5th Section
Tony Horstmann 11th 19-19 5th Section
Derek Youngren 11th 22-15 4th Section
Anthony Laabs 12th 5-14
McKenzie Rehmann 11th 8-24

Graduates:
Shane Khan 30-5 First Section (Career 148-71) AC
Clark Ostvig 28-8 Second Section (Career 111-95) AC
Andy Schlueter 21-14 Third Section AC

PAYNESVILLE BULLDOGS
Head Coach: Tim Woehler
Enrollment: 277

9-12 Overall
3-3 West Central North Conference
Eight Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Foley "Falcon" Duals: Third Place (2-1)
Wayzata "Trojan" Duals: Sixth Place
Farmington "Tiger" Duals: Fourth Place (2-2)
Paynesville "Bulldogs" Tourney: Seventh Place 112 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
West Central North Conference Tourney: Third Place 170.5 Pts. (14 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Jordan Christian 12th 29-6 1st Section/5th State AC
Cory Spanier 12th 21-8 2nd Section AC
Luke Frank 12th 13-12
Ryan Gale 12th 15-18 3rd Section
Justin Wendlandt 10th 13-12 AC
Dustin Sieben 10th 14-16 6th Section
Matthew Doom 9th 11-10 4th Section
Tyler Hemmesch 9th 11-17 5th Section
Jeff Albright 12th 11-11
Cody Fuchs 12th 8-10
Andrew Moser 10th 10-19
Jon Person 11th 4-13 4th Section
Eric Wolbeck 10th 7-15
Jon Kerzman 11th 5-3
Kevin Klein 12th 2-4

Graduates:
Brad Torborg 18-13 Fourth Section
Aaron Burris 7-4

BROWERVILLE/EAGLE VALLEY BRONCOS
Head Coach: Andy Lancaster
Enrollment: 131 Browerville/77 Eagle Valley (201 Total)

7-11 Overall
2-2 Park Region Conference
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa "Jaguar" Tourney: Fifth Place 101 Pts. (11 Placers)
West Central Area "Grant County" Tourney: Tenth Place 57 Pts. (4 Placers)
Browerville/Eagle Valley "Bronco" Tourney: First Place 204.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Royalton "Royals" Tourney: Fifth Place 133 Pts. (8 Place Winners)
Osakis "Silverstreaks" Duals: Sixth Place (1-2)
Park Region Conference Tourney: Seventh Place 92 Pts. (7 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Julius Stone 11th 30-9 1st Section AC
Tyler Spychalla 11th 30-6 1st Section AC
Randy Shamp 10th 14-10
Brian Denny 11th 28-10 4th Section AC
Travis Borchert 10th 23-7 5th Section
Chris Minor 12th 13-21
Lucas Kalina 10th 9-12
Keith Pudwill 11th 12-18
Mitch Schumann 10th 6-9
Justin Bollin 10th 11-13
Aaron Perish 12th 10-21
Kayne Mueller 12th 9-10

Graduates:
Torrey Line 2005-2006 State Champion (Career Record 179-21)
Tyler Schlief 21-12 Fourth Section

EDEN VALLEY-WATKINS EAGLES
Head Coach: Jay Johnson
Enrollment: 208

11-8 Overall
5-2 Central Minnesota Conference
Final Four Section 5A
Ten Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa "Jaguar" Tourney: Second Place 133.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
ACGC "Falcon" Tourney: Fifth Place 83 Pts. (6 Place Winners)
Ogilvie "Lions" Tourney: Eighth Place 73 Pts. (5 Place Winners)
Kimball "Cub" Duals: 2-1
New London-Spicer "Wildcats" Tourney: Fourth Place 149 Pts. (11 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Dustin Kramer 12th 23-12 2nd Section AC
Jacob Forcier 9th 26-7 2nd Section
Mike Sullivan 11th 27-9 3rd Section
Mike Downham 9th 14-17 5th Section
Tom Jochum 12th 12-19 6th Section
Steven Burch 12th 10-20 5th Section
Joe Holdvogt 10th 10-13 5th Section
Marly Kramer 12th 10-19 6th Section
Kevin Kramer 9th 9-17
Jeff Dockendorf 10th 7-13

Graduates:
Chris Faber 28-10 First Section (105-55)
Ryan Sullivan 28-8 Sixth Section (142-57)
Jess Savavia 2-2
Paul Stommes 4-1
Darren Berg 3-3

BELGRADE BROOTEN ELROSA JAQUARS
Head Coach: Rich Vos
Enrollment: 181

5-13 Overall
3-4 Central Minnesota Conference
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa "Jaguar" Tourney: Seventh Place 56 Pts. (5 Placers)
Maple Grove "Crimson" Tourney: Seventh Place 96.5 Pts. (6 Placers)
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa "Jaguar" Tourney: Sixth Place 71.5 Pts (5 Placers)
Paynesville "Bulldog" Tourney: Eighth Place 41.5 Pts. (5 Placer Winners)
New London-Spicer "Wildcat" Tourney: Seventh Place 73.5 Pts. (8 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Travis Rath 11th 5-1 Injured
Austen Kampsen 12th 29-7 3rd Section AC
Cole Tensen 10th 20-16 3rd Section
Travis Winter 10th 22-13 4th Section
Anthoney Rooney 11th 13-27 6th Section
Brett Landwehr 12th 10-20
Brent Goodenbour 10th 9-22 6th Section
Josh Beier 11th 9-24
Danelle Baker 11th 8-16
Gerardo Villalbazo 10th 9-14 4th Section

Graduates:
Joey Tensen 14-22 Sixth Section
Adam Borgerding 9-22
Matt Simonson 1-12

HOLDINGFORD HUSKERS
Head Coach: Adam Johnson
Enrollment: 266

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa "Jaguar" Tourney: Sixth Place 56.5 Pts. (5 Placers)
Browerville/Eagle Valley "Broncos" Tourney: Sixth Place 125.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Royalton "Royals" Tourney: Fourth Place 140 Pts. (7 Placer Winners)
Hinckley-Finlayson "Jaguar" Tourney: Second Place 165 Pts. (10 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Lewis Lumley 12th 25-6 2nd Section AC
Devin Scott 10th 11-4 4th Section
Matt Bieniek 12th 17-14
Matt Williams 12th 11-4 5th Section
Dylan Scepaniak 12th 11-14
Andrew Kunstieben 10th 8-13
Danny Skroch 12th 7-18
John Scepaniak 10th 9-16

LONG PRIARIE-GREY EAGLE THUNDER

Head Coach: Ryan Bothun
Enrollment: 353

6-12 Overall
1-5 West Central North Conference
Ten Section Place Winners
Wadena-Deer Creek "Wolverines" Tourney: Eighth Place 95.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa "Jaguar" Tourney: Fifth Place 78 Pts. (5 Placers)
Parkers Prairie "Panther" Tourney: Fifth Place 136 Pts. (12 Place Winners)
Staples "Cardinal" Duals: Fifth Place (2-1)
West Central North Conference Tourney: Fifth Place 109.5 Pts. (11 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Daniel Schad 11th 28-7 3rd Section AC
Joseph Pesta 11th 16-7 4th Section
Zach Pesta 9th 17-17 4th Section
Kyle Middendorf 10th 15-17 5th Section
Christian Chapin 11th 19-22
Timber Holmquist 10th 12-23 6th Section
Chris Callahan 11th 11-22
Kelly Holmquist 12th 5-28 6th Section

Graduates:
Brad Twardowski 26-5 First Section/Fourth State AC
Kyle Nelson 18-15 Fourth Section
Chad Hibbs 10-8 Fourth Section
Ryan Skillings 6-28 Sixth Section

SAUK CENTRE MAINSTREETERS
Head Coach: Ken Vogt
Enrollment: 309

7-10 Overall
2-4 West Central North Conference
Wadena-Deer Creek "Wolverine" Tourney: Sixth Place 100 Pts. (7 Placers)
Willmar "Cardinal Classic" Tourney: Fifth Place 147 Pts. (9 Place Winners)
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa "Jaguar" Tourney: Seventh Place 48.5 Pts. (4 Placers)
West Central North Conference Tourney: Fourth Place 153 Pts. (11 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
John Gusewelle 10th 21-13 1st Section AC
Shane Trattles 10th 24-10 AC
Isaac Uphus 12th 13-19
Luician Grow 10th 11-18 5th Section
Kyle Hartigan 12th 11-16
Brett Illies 12th 16-18
Aaron Helgeson 11th 5-13

Graduates:
Adam Helgeson 26-4 Second Section/State Champion AC
Brian Ruegemer 28-3 First Section AC
Tyson Molitor 30-9 First Section AC
Josh Jordan 18-13 Third Section AC
Jarrett Borgerding 8-12

KIMBALL CUBS
Head Coach: Mike Schindler
Enrollment: 226

1-12 Overall
1-6 Central Minnesota Conference
Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City "Falcon" Classic: Sixth Place 46 Pts. (3 Placers)
Royalton "Royals" Tourney: Ninth Place 52 Pts. (3 Placer Winners)
Kimball "Cubs" Duals: 1-2
New London-Spicer "Wildcat" Tourney: Fifth Place 102 Pts. (9 Placer Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Derek Orbeck 12th 26-11 2nd Section
Luke Schiefelbein 11th 21-15 4th Section
Travis Schiefelbein 8th 16-16 6th Section
Jacob Keike 12th Injured
Mitch Fischer 12th 11-15 6th Section
Tyler Kuechle 9th 10-14
Ronnie Antiel 12th 7-20
Josh Almgren 11th 6-15

Graduates:
John Hanley 18-7 Second Section AC
Nick Donnay 8-12
Steve Golbo 1-0

MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION 4 2007-2008 PRESEASON REPORT

MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION FOUR

2007-2008 PRESEASON REPORT

Favorites: Saint James Saints and Madelia-Truman Jayhawks
The St. James Saints will be led by the return of two qualifiers and six section place winners. They will also have three others returning from last years very good team with a great deal of varsity experience. Ethan Hoppe, Ethan Hildebrandt, Hilario Alvarado, Brady Stauffer and Ethan Pierson will be the key leaders for the Saints this season. Despite the fact that they graduated six seniors last spring including four section place winners. Look for them to challenge those dual meet numbers of 17-7 from last season. The Saints should make strong challenges for honors in the South Central Conference and in Section 4A.

The Madelia-Truman Jayhawks will be led by the return three state qualifiers including two state place winners and five section place winners. They will also have two others with a great deal of experience back from last year’s team. Nate Hayes, Tucker Freeman, Bryce Andrews and Kevin Leiferman will be the key leader for the Jayhawks. The Jayhawks did graduate three very good seniors last season including two state place winners. They should however challenge those dual meet numbers of 13-8 from last season. Look for the Jayhawks to make very strong challenges for honors in the Valley Conference and in this very balance section 4A Dual meet campaign.

Dark Horses: River Valley Wildcats and the Lesueur-Henderson Giants
The River Valley Wildcats will be led by two returning state place winners and six section place winners. They will also have four others that will return with a great deal of varsity experience from last season. Luke Amsden and Tony Vaske will be the key leaders for the Wildcats this season. They graduated just one very good senior, so look for them to improve on those dual meet numbers 11-10 from last season. The Wildcats should challenge for honors in the Valley Conference and look for them to be a top four team in this very balanced Section 4A Dual meet campaign.

The Lesueur-Henderson Giants will be led by three returning state qualifiers including two state place winners. They will have two section place winners and others also returning with a great deal of varsity experience from last season. Jason Sunderman, Matt Pfarr and Zach Pesch will be the Giants key leaders this season. They graduated one very good senior last spring so the Giants should make an improvement on those dual meets numbers of 11-15 from last season. The Giants should challenge for Minnesota River Conference honors and look for them to be a top four team in this very balanced Section 4A Dual meet campaign.

Look for the Lake Crystal-Welcome Memorial Knights and the Norwood Young America Radiers to possibly challenge for one of those top four spots in this very good Section 4A dual meet campaign.

Section 4A returns eight medal winners from last season that includes: Nate Hayes and Tucker Freeman of Madelia-Truman, Jason Sunderman and Matt Pfarr of Lesueur-Henderson, Luke Amsden and Tony Vaske of River Valley and Nick Machenthun and Matt Meuleners of Norwood Young America.

There a total of fourteen returning state qualifiers back from last years state tourney action. Those not mentioned above are: Taylor Mattison Red Rock Central, Brady Myers of Redwood Valley and Aaron Plath of Gibbon-Fairfax/Wintrop-Mac Leod West.

Look for the following wrestlers: Rob Zehnder of Madelia-Truman, Eldred Bach Jr. and Sam Lindgren of Lesueur-Henderson, Mitch Johnson, Andy Kish and Josh Clevenger, Philip Clark and Dustin Meuleners of Norwood Young America, Jake Zeiher and Adam Bates of Sibley East, Dylan Yarger, andTyler McMonagle of Lake Crystal-Welcome-Memorial, Charlie Hubert of Red Rock Central and Brian Anderson of Redwood Valley to challenge for medals at the end of the season.

SAINT JAMES SAINTS
Head Coach: Gene Hildebrandt
Enrollment: 266

17-7 Overall
4-1 South Central Conference
Final Four Section 3A
Twelve Section Place Winners
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City "Falcon" Classic: Second Place 149 Pts. 12 Placers
St. James "Paul Krueger" Duals: Third Place (3-1)
Maple River "Eagle" Tourney: Fourth Place 122 Pts. (11 Place Winners)
Martin County West "Maverick" Tourney: Second Place 171.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Kimball "Cub" Duals: Second Place (2-1)
St. Clair "Cyclone" Duals: Second Place (3-1)
South Central Conference Tourney: Third Place 171.5 Pts. (14 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Ethan Hoppe 12th 31-9 2nd Section AC
Ethan Hildebrandt 10th 30-8 2nd Section AC
Ethan Pierson 11th 30-11 4th Section AC
Brady Stauffer 10th 28-8 4th Section
Hilario Alvarado 12th 22-9 3rd Section AC
Josh Hurley 12th 12-12 5th Section
David Beck 12th 15-19 3rd Section
Chris Whitehead 10th 10-11
Julio Zelaya 12th 7-8 4th Section
Sam Koch 11th 7-9
Anthony Anderson 12th 10-20

Graduates:
Gregg Brass 27-12 Second Section AC
Jared Finnegan 23-15 Third Section
Nate Jurgens 21-17 Third Section AC
Cory Nelson 22-15 Fifth Section
Pat Peterson 17-13
Braidey Johnson 17-17 AC


MADELIA-TRUMAN JAYHAWKS
Head Coach: Terry Ochsendorf
Enrollment: 125 Madelia/88 Truman/Mankato Loyola 161 (374)

13-8 Overall
6-1 Valley Conference
Ten Section Place Winners
Four State Place Winners
Blue Earth Area "Dick Maher" Tourney: Sixth Place 114 Pts. (9 Placers)
Jackson County Central "Pizza Hut" Tourney: Fifth Place 139 Pts. (7 Placers)
United South Central "Rebel" Tourney: Second Place 181 Pts. (11 Placers)
Valley Conference Tourney: Second Place 155 Pts. (10 Place Winners)
Windom "Eagle" Duals: Second Place (3-1)

Returning Wrestlers:
Nate Haynes 12th 28-8 1st Section/3rd State AC
Tucker Freeman 10th 29-12 1st Section/6th State AC
Bryce Andrews 11th 28-10 2nd Section AC
Kevin Leiferman 12th 28-10 4th Section
Rob Zehnder 12th 27-12 4th Section AC
Eric McMonagle 11th 12-19 5th Section
Bryan Andrews 8th 12-16 6th Section
Tyler Ardoff 9th 6-19
Tyler Thoeny 11th 7-18

Graduates:
R. J. DeLacruz 30-5 First Section/Third State AC
Tyler Stevensen 36-6 Second Section/Fifth State AC
Robbie Thomas 13-7 AC

RIVER VALLY WILDCAT
Head Coach: Jeff Briard
Enrollment: Spring Field 162/Sleepy Eye 149 (311)

11-10 Overall
4-3 Valley Conference
Nine Section Place Winners
Two State Qualifiers/Two State Place Winners
Glencoe/Silver Lake/LP "Panther" Tourney: Fifth Place 88 Pts. (5 Placers)
Maple Grove "Crimson" Tourney: Fifth Place 106.5 Pts. (7 Place Winners)
LeCenter "Bezdchek" Tourney: Seventh Place 43 Pts. (3 Place Winners)
Valley Conference Tourney: Third Place 137 Pts. (10 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Luke Amsden 12th 36-1 1st Section/3rd State AC
Tony Vaske 10th 33-2 1st Section/4th State AC
Mitch Johnson 10th 24-9 4th Section
Andy Kish 12th 15-8 5th Section
Josh Clevenger 11th 19-12 5th Section
Bill Krueger 10th 13-23 6th Section
Tyler Stark 11th 9-19 6th Section
Jared Roiger 12th 9-23 6th Section
Jakob DeBerg 12th 14-21
Chris Wersal 10th 10-13
Zach Streich 9th 5-3
Josh Anderson 10th 7-16

Graduates:
Gabe Salonek 24-11 Third Section AC

LESUEUR-HENDERSON GIANTS
Head Coach: J. D. Pesch
Enrollment: 341

11-15 Overall
1-2 Minnesota River Conference
Six Section Place Winners
Three State Qualifiers/Two State Place Winners
Glencoe/Silver Lake/LP "Panther" Tourney: Fourth Place 107.5 Pts. (7 Placers)
LeCenter "Bezdchek" Tourney: Sixth Place 70 Pts. (5 Place Winners)
Zumbrota-Mazzepa "Cougars" Tourney: Sixth Place 106.5 Pts. (7 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Jason Sunderman 11th 38-5 1st Section/2nd State AC
Matt Pfarr 12th 37-11 2nd Section/5th State AC
Zach Pesch 12th 32-9 2nd Section
Eldred Bach Jr. 12th 26-10 4th Section
Sam Lindgren 10th 20-19 3rd Section
Charlie Pesch 8th 14-22
Joey Willaert 10th 10-9
Josh Willaert 9th 5-10
Brent O’Connel 8th 5-12

Graduates:
Nolan Moriarity 26-10 Fourth Section

SIBLEY EAST WOLVERINES
Head Coach: Rod Tollefson
Enrollment: 311

23-3 Overall
3-0 Minnesota River Conference
Section 3A Champions
Final Guillotine Rating: No. #4
Fourteenth Section Place Winners/Five State Qualifiers
Bemidji "Rick Lee" Tourney: First Place 183.5 Pts. (14 Place Winners)
Minnehaha Academy "Redhawks" Tourney: Second Place 233.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Martin County West "Maverick" Tourney: First Place 184.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Sibley East "Wolverine" Quadrangular: 3-0

Returning Wrestlers:
Jake Zeiher 12th 30-8 6th Section
Adam Bates 10th 22-10 3rd Section
Joey Posivio 10th 22-22 5th Section
Todd Pauly 12th 20-22 6th Section
Tyler Pasvogal 8th 10-32 6th Section

Graduates:
Mark Thoele 40-4 First Section/Fourth State
Justin Rose 38-5 Second Section/Fifth State
Andrew Bates 31-7 Second Section
Jon Volinkaty 32-9 Second Section
Derek Hahn 32-9 Third Section
Scott Tollefson 23-12 Fourth Section
Brit Keithahn 25-14 Second Section
Kevin Deno 20-18 Sixth Section
Mason Matz 16-20 Fourth Section
Ben Wieman 3-5

NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA RAIDERS
Head Coach: Darrin Fox
Enrollment: 252

5-11 Overall
0-3 Minnesota River Conference
Six Section Place Winners
Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City "Falcons" Tourney: Fourth Place 96 Pts. 7 Placers)
Delano "Tigers" Tourney: First Place 183 Pts. (8 Place Winners)
NYA Central "Raiders" Tourney: Fifth Place 121 Pts. (7 Placer Winners)
Saint Croix Lutheran "Crusaders" Tourney: Fourth Place 193 Pts. (11 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Nick Machenthun 12th 32-3 1st Section/State Champion
Matt Meuleners 12th 30-9 1st Section/5th State
Philip Clark 12th 23-10 3rd Section
Dustin Meuleners 12th 25-12 3rd Section
Tim Walter 10th 16-16 6th Section
Tim Swanson 8th 9-25
Tyler Swanson 10th 7-3
Austin Kidrowski 8th 8-18
Brian Stokes 11th 5-11
Jordan Voigt 12th 8-16
Colton Kroells 12th 6-18
Dane Mellgren 12th 4-7

Graduate:
Tony Swenson 31-6 Second Section

LAKE CRYSTAL-WELCOME MEMORIAL KNIGHTS
Head Coach: Andre Harnitz
Enrollment: 187

14-7 Overall
5-2 Valley Conference
Six Section Place Winners
Three State Qualifiers/Three State Place Winners
Montgomery-Lonsdale "Coyote" Tourney: Fourth Place 144 Pts. (13 Placers)
United South Central "Rebels" Tourney: Third Place 158.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Valley Conference Tourney: Fourth Place 127.5 Ps. (9 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Dylan Yarger 11th 28-5 3rd Section AC
Tyler McMonagle 11th 22-12 4th Section
Eric Hood 9th 15-14
Cody Tibbetts 9th 18-15 5th Section AC
Brandon Schultz 10th 17-15
Shadd McCollum 12th 9-16
R. J. Morganthall 11th 8-14
Spencer Yackel 9th 14-18
Cody Oldenberg 10th 4-4

Graduates:
Tony Willaert 35-1 First Section/State Champion AC
Cody Schultz 30-4 First Section/Sixth State AC
Grant Goettl 33-6 First Section/Fifth State AC
Mike Braun 5-15

RED ROCK CENTRAL FALCONS
Head Coach: Brett Bartholomaus
Enrollment: 116

9-13 Overall
0-3 Red Rock Conference
BOLD/BLH "Warriors" Tourney: Seventh Place 72 Pts. (4 Placer Winners)
Jackson County Central "Pizza Hut" Tourney: Twelve Place 31 Pts. (2 Placers)
Nicollet "Raiders" Tourney: Nine Place Winners)
United South Central "Rebels" Tourney: Fifth Place 108.5 Pts. (6 Placers)
Nicollet "Raider" Duals: First Place (4-1)
Red Rock Central "Plum Creek" Tourney: Seventh Place 73 Pts. (4 Placers)
Six Section Place Winners
Two State Qualifiers

Returning Wrestlers:
Taylor Mattison 11th 28-15 2nd Section
Charlie Hubert 12th 15-10 6th Section
Michael Koch 12th 13-14
Nick Schroeder 12th 21-19 5th Section
Nathan Mattison 8th 14-13
Jordan Vollmer 11th 18-21
Jesse Becerra 11th 11-20 5th Section
Donnie Becerra 8th 10-16
Ryan Schroepher 9th 8-20

Graduates:
Gavin Mattison 24-16 Fourth Section
Joe Pfarr 24-10
Jordan Harnack 2-30

REDWOOD VALLEY CARDINALS
Head Coach: Andrew Ourada
Enrollment: 320

9-17 Overall
BOLD/BLH "Warrior" Tourney: Eight Place 39 Pts. (3 Place Winners)
Jackson County Central "Pizza Hut" Tourney: Tenth Place 51 Pts. (2 Placers)
Red Rock Central "Plum Creek" Tourney: Seventh Place 56 Pts. (4 Placers)
Five Section Place Winners/One State Qualifier

Returning Wrestlers:
Brady Myers 12th 35-3 1st Section AC
Brian Anderson 11th 33-6 3rd Section AC
Jared Miller 12th 20-23 6th Section
Brennan Hagert 11th 13-17 6th Section
Dominic Sweetman 9th 16-12 4th Section
Alex Knobloch 11th 12-20
Ross Marinar 12th 12-25

Graduates:
Anthony Bongard 7-15
Ruben Adam 4-16

GIBBON/FAIRFAX/WINTROP-MAC LEOD WEST THUNDERBIRDS
Head Coach: Travis Linsmeier
Enrollment: 230 GFW/116 MW (346 Total)

Valley Conference Tourney: Fifth Place 83 Pts. (5 Place Winners)
Prior Lake "Ron Edwards" Tourney: Seventh of Ten Team 50 Pts. (3 Placers)
Cannon Falls "Bombers" Tourney: Ten of Twelve Teams 73 Pts. (4 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Aaron Plath 12th 23-8 1st Section AC
Zak Neubarth 10th 16-10
Ellias Webster 12th 11-9 AC
Corey Lehrky 11th 10-16

Graduates:
Tyler Vorwerk 23-10 Third Section
Nick Nebarth 19-10 Third Section
Bryant Nordby 13-13 Sixth Section
Brandon Bonin 10-12

(Note: I made numerous efforts to contact the team personal; so I am sorry that I don't have a more complete report on GFW/MW.)

NICOLLET RAIDERS
Head Coach: Chad Johnson
Enrollment: 95

Prior Lake "Ron Edwards" Tourney: 10th Place 14 Pts.
Nicollet "Raiders" Duals: 1-2
Henry Sibley Tourney: Eight Place 33 Pts. (4 Place Winners)
MCRA "Saints" Tourney: Eighth 50 Pts.

Returning Wrestlers:
Chris Forbrook 10th 12-12
Derek Wilking 8th 10-13 6th Section
Kyle Gens 12th 6-15
Blake Wilking 12th 12-12
Richard Michels 10th 3-4

MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION 3 2007-2008 PRESEASON REPORT

MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION THREE

2007-2008 PRESEASON REPORT

Favorites: Canby Lancers and Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Fighting Saints
The Canby Lancers will be led by six returning state qualifiers including one state place winner. They will have two section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience returning from last year’s team. Alex Kontz, Travis Hanson, Jon Verhelst, Dan Des Lauriers, Jake Long and Brad Wollum will be the key leaders for the Lancers this season. Despite the graduation of four very good seniors including three state place winners, they will challenge those great dual meet marks of 28-2 from last season. Look for the Lancers to make a strong challenge to repeat for those honors in the Camden Conference, Section 3A and possibly a strong bit for State Class A honors.

The Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Fighting Saints will be led by six returning state qualifiers. They will also have three section place winners and six others with a great deal of experience returning from last year’s very successful team. Kevin Steinhaus, Codey Kinney, Mitchell Hagen, Brad Kneisl, Jacob Engler and Joel Bauman will be their key leaders this season. The Fighting Saints only graduated two seniors last spring so look for them to be a much stronger team than even last years as indicated by their 19-4 dual meet marks. Look for them to make a strong challenge for Camden Conference and Section 3A honors. They should be one of the elite teams in the State in Class A this season.

Dark Horses: Yellow Medicine East Sting and Minneota Vikings
The Yellow Medicine East Sting will be led by the return of three state place winners including one state place winner. They will have six section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience from last years for strong team. Casey Field, Austen Cole, Wyatt Sand will be the key leaders for the Sting this season. They did graduate three excellent wrestlers last spring, but they will be even a stronger team this season. Look for them to improve on those excellent 18-4 dual meet marks from last season. The Sting should challenge for West Central South Conference and Section 3A honors.
The Minneota Vikings will be led by the return of three state qualifiers, three section place winners and two others that are back with a great deal of experience from last season. Christian Skillings, Craig Peterson, Beau Buysse and Sam Derynck should be the key leaders for the Vikings this season. The Vikings did graduated five seniors including three section place winners so the Vikings may be hard pressed to challenge those great dual meet marks from last season of 21-4. Look for this team to challenge for honors in the Camden Conference and for a top four spot in this very good Section 3A dual meet campaign.

Look for the Pipestone Area Arrows, Dawson-Boyd and the Benson Braves to possibly challenge for one of those top four spots in this very good Section 3A dual meet campaign.

Section 3A returns seven medal winners from last season that includes: Kevin Steinhaus, Codey Kinney and Mitchell Hagen of Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg, Alex Kontz of Canby, Casey Field of Yellow Medicine East, Cameron Jurgenson and Ryan Swenson of Dawson-Boyd.

There a total of twenty-five returning state qualifiers back from last years state tourney action. Those not mentioned above are: Josh Bush of Pipestone Area, Eric Croatt Ortonville, Travis Moser and Eric Goette of Morris Area/Hancock.
Look for the following wrestlers: Spencer Almen, Kurt Timmons and Klinton VanHeuveln of Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg, Martin Hagen, Evan Stock and Phil Johnson of Yellow Medicine East, Jared Longtin and Adam Longtin of Minneota, Taylor Aaland, Sean ennen, Jadon Evans and Andrew Larson of Pipestone Area, Dakota Freiborg and Jake Freiborg of Renville County West, Ryan Thompson, Bradley Plumhoff, Chris Carruth and Brandon Berens of Benson, Mat Drehmer and Sam Hass of LQPV, Travis Thooft, Tim Ostby and Josh Nelson of Morris Area/Hancock, Jake Bothun and Justin Sather of Dawson-Boyd and Jason Roggenbuck of Ortonville to challenge for medals at the end of the season.

CANBY LANCERS
Head Coach: Perry Fink
Enrollment: 156

28-2 Overall
7-0 Camden Conference
Fifth Place Class A State
Twelve Section Place Winners
Eight State Qualifiers/Four Place Winners
Final Guillotine Rating: No. # 1
Watertown Duals No. 1: Second Place (3-1)
Watertown Duals No. 2: First Place (4-0)
Montevideo "Dave Roder" Tourney: First Place 246 Pts. 12 Placers
Aberdeen "Lee Wolf" Tourney: First of Sixteen Teams 200 Pts. 11 Placers
Pipestone "Arrows" Tourney: Second Place 224 Pts. 14 Place Winners
Camden Conference Tourney: First Place 209 Pts. 13 Place Winners
Windom "Eagles" Duals: First Place (4-0)

Returning Wrestlers:
Alex Kontz 12th 45-6 1st Section/4th State
Travis Hansen 12th 36-8 1st Section
Jon Verhelst 12th 36-11 2nd Section
Dan Des Lauriers 12th 36-14 2nd Section
Jake Long 11th 37-11 2nd Section
Tyler Baer 11th 29-17 3rd Section
Brett Citrowske 11th 27-17 4th Section
Brad Wollum 11th 27-17 2nd Section
Jake Jelen 12th 14-14
Austin Citrowske 12th 5-2
Brock Claeys 10th 4-1
Ted Berckes 9th 10-16
Trever Citrowske 9th 5-8

Graduates:
Tad Merritt 46-1 First Section/State Champion
Colby Citrowske 41-8 Second Section/Sixth State
Logan Oellien 40-6 First Section/Second State
Garrett Beiningen 26-19 Fifth Section

YELLOW MEDICINE EAST STING
Head Coach: David Wingert
Enrollment: 250

18-4 Overall
4-2 West Central South Conference
Second Place Section 4A
Twelve Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
BOLD/BLH "Warriors" Tourney: Third Place 171 Pts. 8 Place Winners
Willmar "Cardinal Classic" Tourney: Second Place 207.5 Pts. 14 Placers
Norwood Young America "Raiders" Tourney: First Place 227 Pts. 14 Placers
Kimball "Cubs" Duals: First Place (3-0)
West Central South Tourney: Second Place 207 Pts. 13 Place Winners

Returning Wrestlers:
Casey Field 11th 33-7 1st Section/2nd State AC
Austen Cole 11th 33-6 1st Section AC
Wyatt Sand 12th 28-10 2nd Section AC
Martin Hagen 12th 28-7 4th Section AC
Evan Stock 11th 24-11 3rd Section
Phil Johnson 12th 23-17 5th Section
Tanner Aus 12th 16-9 4th Section
Logan Johnson 10th 17-9 4th Section
Justin Tongen 10th 15-7 AC
Jordan Hegna 12th 19-19 6th Section
Justin Allen 11th 7-17
David Eckhardt 12th 4-4

Graduates:
Landen Cole 32-5 Second Section (Career Record 107-40) AC
Eric Dubbelde 29-11 Fourth Section AC
Sam Isfeld 26-13 Third Section AC

KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG FIGHTING SAINTS
Head Coach: Wes Haglund
Enrollment:131

19-4 Overall
5-2 Camden Conference
Final Four Section 4A
Ten Section Place Winners
Six State Qualifiers/Three State Place Winners
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
Melrose "Dutchmen" Tourney: First Place 227 Pts. 13 Place Winners
Willmar "Cardinal Classic" Tourney: First Place 207.5 Pts. 14 Place Winners
Belgrade-Brooten/Elrosa "Jaguar" Tourney: Second Place 164.5 Pts. 11 Placers
Camden Conference Tourney: Fourth Place 145.5 Pts. 12 Place Winners
Morris/Hancock "Tiger" Tourney: First Place 218.5 Pts. 13 Place Winners
KMS "Fighting Saints" Quadrangular: First Place (3-0)

Returning Wrestlers:
Kevin Steinhaus 11th 39-0 1st Section/1st State
Cody Kinney 12th 41-4 1st Section/5th State AC
Mitchell Hagen 11th 35-11 2nd Section/6th State AC
Brad Kneisl 11th 36-7 2nd Section AC
Jacob Engler 10th 28-4 2nd Section
Spencer Almen 12th 26-8 Injured
Joel Bauman 10th 16-6 2nd Section
Kurt Timmons 10th 32-11 3rd Section
Klinton VanHeuveln 9th 25-17 5th Section
Adam Wentzel 11th 16-14
Chris Braaten 12th 9-6 4th Section
Aaron Zimmer 11th 17-25
Aaron Doraska 9th 10-24
Trevor Mahlum 9th 10-26
Matt Stassen 10th 7-8

Graduates:
Jeremy Merrill 16-4
Alex Baker 20-15 Fourth Section

MINNEOTA VIKINGS
Head Coach: Joel Skillings
Enrollment: 130

21-4 Overall
7-1 Camden Conference
Final Four Section 4A
Nine Section Place Winners
Six State Qualifiers
Norwood Young America "Raiders" Tourney: First Place 227 Pts. 14 Placers
St. James "Paul Kruger" Duals: First Place (3-0)
BOLD/BLH "Warrior" Tourney: Second Place 167 Pts. 9 Place Winners
Minnewaska "Laker" Duals: Third Place (2-1)
Camden Conference Tourney: Third Place 172 Pts. 12 Placer Winners
Red Rock Central "Plum Creek" Tourney: Second Place 151 Pts. 9 Placers

Returning Wrestlers
Christian Skillings 9th 37-3 1st Section AC
Craig Peterson 12th 30-7 3rd Section
Beau Buysse 9th 31-9 2nd Section AC
Sam Derynck 10th 29-12 2nd Section
Jared Longtin 11th 21-17 4th Section
Adam Longtin 10th 22-18
Michael Hammer 10th 15-24 4th Section
Adam Illies 12th 6-23

Graduates:
Tanner Skillings 38-1 First Section/Third State AC
Matt Buysse 35-5 First Section AC
Cory Buysse 32-6 Third Section AC
Jordan Bottebergh 17-19
Thomas Bueltel 13-20

PIPESTONE AREA ARROWS
Head Coach: Brian Bos
Enrollment: 278

19-9 Overall
5-2 South West Conference
Eleven Section Place Winners
Flandreau, South Dakota Tourney: Third Place 150 Pts. (11 Placers)
Fairmont "Cardinal" Duals: First Place (294 Pts.)
Pipestone "Arrows" Tourney: Fourth Place 138 Pts. (7 Placers)
Tri Valley Tourney: Fifth Place 105 Pts. (5 Placers)
Luverne "Cardinal" Duals: First Place (4-0)

Returning Wrestlers:
Josh Bush 10th 22-16 2nd Section
Taylor Aaland 12th 27-12 4th Section AC
Sean Ennen 12th 28-8 3rd Section AC
Jadon Evans 9th 25-14 5th Section
Travis Plahn 12th 20-17 5th Section
Jared Purdin 12th 19-18 6th Section
Andrew Larson 12th 23-16 5th Section AC
Brandan Alfson 10th 14-9
Brandon Moeller 12th 9-9 6th Section
Adam Bullerman 12th 14-17
Tyler Evans 9th 9-11 6th Section
Dustin Hachmann 10th 8-24

Graduates:
Taylor Evans 26-6 Second Section AC
Tyler Fruechte 18-12 Fifth Section
Matt Dunn 6-6

RENVILLE COUNTY WEST JAGUARS
Head Coach: Scott Fransen
Enrollment: 167

7-12 Overall
3-5 Camden Conference
Nine Section Place Winners
Willmar "Cardinal Classic" Tourney: Seventh Place (7 Place Winners)
NYA "Raiders" Tourney: Sixth Place 95 Pts. (9 Place Winners)
Camden Conference Tourney: Sixth Place 101 Pts. (10 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Dakota Freiborg 10th 19-6 3rd Section AC
Jake Freiborg 11th 15-9 5th Section
Eric Mertens 11th 14-14
Trent Novotny 10th 12-15 5th Section
Tyler Fagen 11th 10-18 6th Section
Derek Helmer 10th 10-18
Colton Hanson 12th 10-19 4th Section
Drew Hultquist 12th 10-22 6th Section
Isaac Johns 12th 9-10 5th Section
Mitch Agre 11th 6-14

Graduates:
Zach Freiborg 20-14 Sixth Section
Joe Dambroten 17-16 Sixth Section
Will Lerud 5-20

BENSON BRAVES
Head Coach: Brain Knutson
Enrollment: 233
6-9 Overall
3-3 West Central South Conference
Seven Section Place Winners
Willmar "Cardinal Classic" Tourney: Sixth Place 117 Pts. (11 Place Winners)
Benson "Brave Classic" Tourney: Fourth Place 134 Pts. (12 Place Winners)
Parkers Prairie "Panther" Tourney: Second Place 181 Pts. (14 Place Winners)
New London-Spicer "Wildcats" Tourney: Sixth Place 99 Pts. (13 Placers)
West Central South Conference Tourney: Fifth Place 96.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Morris/Hancock Area "Tigers" Tourney: Fourth Place 128 Pts. (10 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Ryan Thompson 10th 27-10 3rd Section
Bradley Plumhoff 12th 26-10 5th Section
Chris Carruth 11th 21-16 6th Section AC
Brett Hoffman 11th 20-18 4th Section
Brandon Berens 12th 15-6 AC
Miles Staton 10th 16-22 5th Section
Tim Luzdebrek 12th 13-18
Dalton Staton 11th 9-12 5th Section
Turner Carlson 11th 7-16
Justin Golden 11th 7-16 6th Section
Jon Pierce 12th 4-6
Brady Wersinger 10th 6-17
Matt Plumhoff 9th 6-24

Graduates:
Ryan Unke 13-23

LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY EAGLES
Head Coach: Jeremy Brady
Enrollment: 281

0-5 West Central South Conference
Five Section Place Winners
Prior Lake "Ron Edwards" Tourney: Sixth Place 84. 5 Pts. (9 Place Winners)
Benson "Braves Classic" Tourney: Fifth Place 114 Pts. (8 Place Winners)
West Central South Conference Tourney: Fourth Place 98 Pts. (9 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Matt Brehmer 11th 20-13 5th Section
Sam Hass 8th 18--9 3rd Section
Colton Kanstrup 11th 14-16
Jack Masse 11th 16-18
Zac Zinda 11th 16-19 6th Section
Colby Judovsky 11th 6-7
Lane Mitchell 9th 8-10 5th Section
Aaron Thoreson 12th 6-17
Nate Stottler 11th 5-17
Tanner Avelsgard 11th 4-5
Dylan Croat 10th 7-24 5th Section

Graduate:
Tony Ludvigson 21-11
Brook Kanstrup 9-14
Fritzof Engelbretson 2-21

MACCRAY WOLVERINES
Head Coach: Wayne Coulter
Enrollment: 200

1-6 Camden Conference
1-16 Overall
BOLD/BLH "Warriors" Tourney: Sixth Place 76 Pts. (5 Place Winners)
Montevideo "Dave Roder" Tourney: Seventh Place 102 Pts. (6 Placers)
Camden Conference Tourney: Seventh Place 60 Pts. (5 Place Winners)
Red Rock Central "Plum Creek" Tourney: Ninth Place (2 Place Winners)

Returning Wrestlers:
Mitch Rosendahl 11th 27-10
Joe De Grote 12th 18-14
Levi Berends 11th 17-15
Thomas Uttermark 11th 7-16
Matt Friese 10th 5-19

Graduates:
Tyler Steen 28-5 Third Section (Career Record 166-50) AC
Mitch Grussing 23-5 Second Section (Career Record 125-47) AC
Dean Wandersee 7-9

ORTONVILLE TROJANS
Head Coach: Joe Eustice
Enrollment:165

Browerville/Eagle Valley "Bronco" Tourney: Fourth Place 130 Pts. (9 Placers)
Benson "Brave Classic" Tourney: Seventh Place 66.6 Pts. (5 Place Winners)
Parkers Prairie "Panther" Tourney: Eight Place 59 Points (3 Place Winners)
Melrose "Early Bird" Tourney: Eight Place 82 Pts. (7 Place Winners)
Morris/Hancock Area "Tigers" Tourney: Eight Place 94 Pts. (7 Place Winners)

Returning Place Winners:
Eric Croatt 12th 34-5 1st Section AC
Jason Roggenbuck 11th 23-18 6th Section
Evan Starr 9th 6-9 6th Section
Dillan Roggenbuck 8th 6-18

Graduates:
Patrick Eustice 30-11 Third Section
David Webster 23-15 Third Section

MORRIS AREA/HANCOCK TIGERS
Head Coach: Shane Tappe
Enrollment: 246

6-13 Overall
1-5 West Central South Conference
Eight Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
West Central Area "Grant County" Tourney: Nine Place 66 Pts. (4 Placers)
Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 20th Place of 33 Teams 72 Pts. (3 Placers)
West Central South Conference Tourney: Sixth Place 93 Pts. (8 Placers)
Morris/Hancock Area "Tigers" Tourney: Fifth Place 106 Pts. (8 Placers)
Nicollet Duals: 2-2

Returning Wrestlers:
Travis Moser 12th 26-16 2nd Section
Eric Goette 10th 26-14 1st Section
Travis Thooft 12th 27-13 5th Section
Tim Ostby 8th 20-16 4th Section
Josh Nelson 10th 21-16 6th Section
Travis Nohl 10th 11-13 4th Section
Wade Feuchtenberger 10th 6-12
Tanner Berning 10th 14-17

Graduates:
Mad Koehntop 17-15 Fifth Section
Kyle Feuchtenberger 10-21 Sixth Section

DAWSON-BOYD BLACKJACKETS
Head Coach: Ross Jurgenson
Enrollment: 143

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa "Jaguars" Tourney: Fourth Place 108 Pts. (7 Placers)
West Central Area "Grant County" Tourney: Fifth Place 144 Pts. (5 Placers)
Clear Lake Duals: ??????
Camden Conference Tourney: Fifth Place 124.5 Pts. (9 Place Winners)
Red Rock Central "Plum Creek" Tourney: Sixth Place 86 Pts. (5 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Cameron Jurgenson 12th 39-2 1st Section/3rd State
Ryan Swenson 9th 33-6 1st Section/6th State
Jake Bothun 10th 24-10 4th Section
Hank Ireland 12th 16-15 5th Section
Justin Sather 12th 17-8 Injured
Randy Strand 12th 19-15 3rd Section
Allen Kurtenbach 12th 13-16
Josh Staab 10th 8-19
Christian Olson 10th 13-16 5th Section
Austin Oswald 10th 7-5
Joe Hutt 11th 10-17

Graduates:
Jim Bothun Injured
Chris Schacherer 18-6 Injured
Dillon Pieper 2-11

MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION 2 SEASON PREVIEW

MAT RATS CLASS A SECTION TWO

2007-2008 PRESEASON REPORT

Favorites: Jackson County Central Huskies and the United South Central Rebels
The Jackson County Huskies will be a big favorite after they dropped to Class A from Class AA. They will be led by six returning state qualifiers including five state place winners. The Huskies will also return four section place winners and seven others with a great deal of varsity experience. Travis Rutt, Cole VanOhlen, Torey Stewart, Caleb Lines, Branson Stueber and Cooper Moore will be the key leaders for the Huskies. They should challenge those great dual meet numbers of 33-3 from last season. Look for the Huskies to challenge for South West Conference, Section 2A and State Class A honors.

The United South Central Rebels will be led by the return of three state qualifiers including two state place winners. They will also return seven section place winners and three others with a great deal of varsity experience from last season. Jake Bonsack, Seth Amberg and Mike Linder will be the key leaders for the Rebels this season. Despite graduating three very good seniors, all of which were section place winners including one state qualifier look for them to challenge those excellent dual numbers of 21-3 from last season. Look for the Rebels be a strong contender for repeat honors in the Gopher Conference, Section 2A and possible State Class A. They will be among the elite teams in the state in 2007-2008.

Dark Horses: New Richland-Heartland-Ellendale-Geneva Panthers and
Maple River Eagles

The New Richland-Heartland-Ellendale-Geneva Panthers will be led by the return of three returning state qualifiers and six other section place winners. They will also have six other wrestlers with a great deal of experience that will return from last year’s team. Gaven Schlaak, Tim Bartness and Colton Schlaak will be the key leaders for he Panthers this season. Despite the graduation of four state place winners from last year’s team they should challenge those dual meet marks of 23-12 from last season. Look for the Panthers to challenge for Gopher Conference and for a top four spot in this very good Section 2A Dual meet campaign.

The Maple River Eagles will be led by the return of four state qualifiers and three other section place winners. They will also return five others with a great deal of experience from last year’s team. Aaron Norgren, Alex Bach, Paul Norgren and Kyle Sieberg will be the key leaders for the Eagles this season. Despite the fact they graduated four section place winners including two state qualifiers look for the Eagles to challenge those excellent dual meet marks of 19-3 from last season. The Eagles should challenge for repeat honors in the Valley Conference. Look for them to make a strong challenge for honors in this very strong Section 2A dual meet campaign.

Look for the Medford Tigers to possibly challenge for one of those top four spots in this very good Section 2A dual meet campaign.

Section 2A returns Thirteen medal winners from last season that includes: Travis Rutt, Cole VanOhlen, Torey Stewart, Caleb Lines and Bronson Stueber of Jackson County Central, Jake Bonsack and Seth Amberg of United South Central, Gaven Schlaak of New Richland-Heartland-Ellendale-Geneva, Aaron Norgren of Maple River, Dalton Henderson of Blooming Prairie, Nick Fischer of Waterville-Elysian-Morristown, Jesse Westphal of Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton and Chase Levos of St. Clair.

There a total of twenty-two returning state qualifiers back from last years state tourney action. Those not mentioned above are: Caleb Svenby of Medford and Beamer Flowers of St. Clair.

Look for the following wrestlers: Jacob Johnson, Randy Hummel and Taylor Menke of Jackson County Central, Preston Staloch, Danny Sand and Zach Wigern of United South Central, David Lindell and Eric Olson of New Richland-Heartland-Ellendale-Geneva, Blair Oachs of Maple River, Cody Poshusta-Schmitz of Blooming Prairie, Jake Elzen, Dustin Peters and Zach Kanzenbach of Medford, Lee Goldberg and Touston Lamont of Waterville-Elysian-Morristown and David Rosen of St. Clair to challenge for medals at the end of the season.

JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL HUSKIES
Head Coach: Randy Baker
Enrollment:

State Consolation Champions AA
Section 2AA Champions
33-3 Overall Record
South West Conference Championship
Nine Section Place Winners/Five State Qualifiers
Four State Place Winners
Final Guillotine Rating: No. 1 AA
JCC Pizza Ranch Invitational: First Place 220.5 Pts. 12 Place Winners
Minnesota Christmas Tourney: Eight Place 111.5 Pts. 4 Place Winners
Hutchinson "Tiger" Invitational: Third Place 198 Pts. 13 Placers Winners
JWP "Bulldog" Invitational: First Place 204.5 Pts. 14 Place Winners
Minewaska "Laker" Duals: First Place (3-0)
Kasson-Mantorville "Swalla" Duals: First Place (4-0)

Returning Wrestlers:
Travis Rutt 12th 47-1 1st Section/State Champion
Cole VonOhlen 12th 47-1 1st Section/State Champion
Torey Stewart 12th 44-1 1st Section/Second State
Caleb Lines 12th 36-6 1st Section/Third State
Bronson Stueber 9th 32-8 2nd Section/Fourth State (Transfer from Fairmont)
Cooper Moore 8th 37-8 1st Section
Jacob Johnson 12th 30-13 3rd Section
Randy Hummel 12th 25-18 3rd Section
Joe Skow 12th 24-19 5th Section
Devin Bezdicek 12th 23-23 5th Section
Taylor Menke 10th 24-7
Andrew Hodenfield 12th 8-8
Calvin Ferguson 12th 22-9
Jarek Bannister 12th 11-19
Devin Burmeister 12th 6-2
Patrick Hanson 8th 3-1
Dave Phaengkhouane 12th Didn’t wrestle in 2007 (5th Section 2006)

Graduates:
Derek Schlager 25-9
Zach Croatt 23-20
Sterling Bargefrede 25-19
Grant Rasmussen 3-6
Mitch Ferguson 11-21
Chris Love 7-13

UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL REBELS

Head Coach: Eric Wegner
Enrollment: 251

Third State Class
Section 2A Champion
21-3 Overall
5-0 Gopher Conference Championship
Fourteen Section Placer Winners/Five State Qualifiers
Final Guillotine Rating: No. 7
Blue Earth "Dick Maher" Tourney: Second Place 167.5 Pts. 11 Placers
Montgomery-Lonsdale "Coyote" Tourney: Third Place 180 Pts. 13 Placers
United South Central "Rebel" Tourney: First Place 207 Pts. 14 Placers
Hayfield "Vikings" Tourney: Third Place 130 Pts. 11 Placers
Red Rock Central "Plum Creek" Tourney: First Place 189 Pts. 11 Placers

Returning Wrestlers:
Jake Bonsack 12th 42-5 1st Section/3rd State
Seth Amberg 12th 39-8 2nd Section/4th State
Preston Staloch 10th 27-17 5th Section
Mike Linder 12th 24-17 2nd Section
Zach Wigern 10th 28-17 4th Section
Daniel Sandt 12th 31-14 6th Section
Nick Stevermer 12th 15-10 4th Section
Nathan Goette 12th 16-11 3rd Section
Dustin Dylla 9th 17-18 5th Section
Matthew Wood 10th 5-11 4th Section
Jake Herman 11th 9-20
Dylan Nelson 10th 7-3
Dyaln Thisius 10th 14-11

Graduates:
Cassidy Carlson 33-10 Second Section
Brian Wood 28-16 Third Section (Career Record 119-68)
Sam Stevermer 31-14 Fifth Section (Career Record 109-104)

NEW RICHLAND HEARTLAND ELLENDALE GENEVA PANTHERS
Head Coach: Paul Cyr
Enrollment: 232

23-12 Overall
4-1 Gopher Conference
Section 2A Runner Up
Thirteen Section Place Winners/Seven State Qualifiers
Five State Place Winners
Final Guillotine Rating: No. 9
Faribault "Dick Shiels" Tourney: Second Place 213 Pts. 13 Placers
Lakeville North "Panthers" Tourney: First Place 228 Pts. 12 Placers
St. Clair "Cyclone" Duals: First Placer (4-0)
Northfield Duals: First Place (3-0)
Wabasha-Kellogg "Falcon" Duals: First Place (4-0)
NRHEG Panther Quadrangular: First Place (3-0)
Rumble of Red: Sixth Place 117 Pts. 6 Placers
Owatonna "Federated" Duals: Sixth Place (4-4)

Returning Wrestlers:
Gaven Schlaak 12th 30-8 1st Section/2nd State AC
Tim Bartness 11th 32-10 1st Section
David Lindell 10th 23-11 4th Section
Alex Moen 12th 17-12
Colton Schlaak 11th 24-15 2nd Section
Erik Olson 12th 21-15 3rd Section
Josh Schroeder 10th 15-14 6th Section
Nash Petranek 12th 9-4
Colton Eustice 12th 12-11 4th Section
C. J. Sykes 10th 7-13 4th Section
Lucas Johnson 9th 5-14 6th Section
Josh Dalbec 11th 8-14
Ethan Hagen 11th 6-1
Clay Krueger 10th 8-15
Matt Bartsch 11th 6-12

Graduates:
Mitch Brekke 43-2 First Section/State Champion AC
Taylor Holland 35-6 First Section/Second State
Brandon Schlaak 35-5 First Section/Third State AC
Krey Cory 36-5 Second Section/Third State AC

MAPLE RIVER EAGLES
Head Coach: Jeff Soma
Enrollment: 312

19-3 Overall
7-0 Valley Conference
Eleven Section Winners/Six State Qualifiers
Final Four Section 3A
Final Guillotine Rating: Lean and Mean
Blue Earth "Dick Maher" Tourney: First Place 193 Pts. 12 Place Winners
Maple River "Eagles" Tourney: First Place 171 Pts. 9 Place Winners
Montgomery-Lonsdale "Coyote" Tourney: First Place 237.5 13 Place Winners
JWP "Bulldog" Tourney: Third Place 143 Pts. 10 Place Winners
Valley Conference Tourney: First Place 174.5 Pts. 13 Place Winners

Returning Wrestlers:
Aaron Norgren 12th 41-1 1st Section/2nd State
Alex Bach 11th 24-7 2nd Section
Paul Norgren 10th 35-8 2nd Section
Kyle Sieberg 12th 37-4 1st Section
Blair Oachs 11th 28-12 3rd Section
Eli Oatman 11th 21-16 4th Section
Brandon Reynolds 11th 9-4
Dylan Woitas 11th 18-23 6th Section
Alex Schubbe 9th 17-19
Charlie Sieberg 10th 15-23
Adam Zelmer 12th 5-4
Pat Braunshausen 12th 5-3

Grad