MAT RATS WRIGHT COUNTY CONFERENCE
2012-2013 SEASON PREVIEW
FAVORITES: NEW LONDON-SPICER WILDCATS and the HUTCHINSON TIGERS
DARKHORSES: ANNANDALE/MAPLE LAKE LIGHTNING and the MOUND-WESTONKA WHITE HAWKS
NEW LONDON-SPICER WILDCATS
Head Coach: Jair Toedter
Enrollment: 446
Section: 6AA
The Wildcats posted some excellent dual meet numbers of 17-6. Back from that section runner up team are five section place winners including two state qualifiers and seven others with a great deal of varsity experience. They did graduate six section place winners last spring including four state place winners. They should challenge those dual meet numbers of last season. The Wildcats for be looking for conference honors; as it will be their first year in the Wright County Conference. They should challenge for a top four spot in the section dual meet campaign. Jakob Stageberg, Treyton Austvold, Grant Vagle and Odin Rogers should be their key leaders thru out the season.
17-6 Overall Dual Meets
4-0 West Central North Conference Dual Champion
Eleven Section Place Winners/Seven State Qualifiers
Five State Place Winners
Section 6AA Runner Up
First Place Perham "Barrel O'Fun" Tourney: 236 Pts. (14 Placers)
First Place BBE "Jaguar" Tourney: 197.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Second Place West Central Conference Tourney: 200 Pts. (11 Placers) (12 Teams)
Twelfth Place Fargo "Rumble on the Red" Tourney: 110 Pts. (3 Placers) (54 Teams)
Second Place New London-Spicer "Wildcat" Tourney: 238 Pts. (14 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jakob Stageberg 11th 41-6 2nd Sec./3rd State/AC
Treyton Austvold 10th 28-9 3rd Section/AC
Grant Vagle 12th 27-13 AC
Odin Rogers 12th 18-13 2nd Section
Cameron Steffen 11th 14-11 3rd Section/AC
Logan Brink 12th 21-13 AC
Brandon Knisley 10th 9-18 6th Section
Jarrett Hatlestad 11th 11-12
Tom Stageberg 9th 12-14
Corbin Schwartz 12th 8-7
Ricky Berry 12th 6-18
Andy McDonnell 12th 2-16
Graduates:
Tanner Tobkin 42-7 1st Sec./3rd State/AC (110-44 Career)
Dylan Hanson 37-10 2nd Sec./5th State/AC (146-53 Career)
Chase Austvold 44-4 1st Sec./3rd State/AC (153-30 Career)
Ben Henle 19-7 1st Sec./4th State/AC
Kyle Cappelen 25-5 4th Section/AC
David Nething 22-16 6th Section/AC
HUTCHINSON TIGERS
Head Coach: Todd Card
Enrollment: 762 Hutchinson/156 BLH/Stewart (928 Total)
Section 2AA
The Tigers of Hutchinson posted great dual meet marks of 26-5; Wright County Conference Championship and Final Four in this tough Section 2AA. Back from that team are seven section place winners; including three state qualifiers and ten others with varsity experience. Despite the fact that they graduated eight seniors; including four section place winners. Look for this young team to continue to improve over the course of the season. They may not challenge those dual meet numbers. But they should make a strong challenge to defend their conference championship and push for one of those top four spots in this tough section dual meet campaign. Eric Madson, Chris Schmidt, Paxton Jordahl, Gannon Jordahl, Riley Drew and Jake Filk should be their key leaders thru out the season.
26-5 Overall Dual Meets
8-0 Wright County Conference Dual Champion
Twelve Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Final Four Section 2AA
Third Place Hutchinson "Tigers" Tourney: 176.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Fourth Place Faribault "Dick Shiels" Tourney: 133 Pts. (9 Placers)
First Place Hudson, Wis. Duals: (3-0)
Sixth Place Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 133.5 Pts. (4 Placers) (32 Teams)
Returning Wrestlers:
Eric Madson 12th 40-5 1st Section/AC/Injured
Chris Schmidt 11th 33-7 2nd Section/AC
Paxton Jordahl 11th 31-13 2nd Section/4th State
Gannon Jordahl 11th 28-15
Riley Drew 10th 28-14 6th Section/AC
Jake Filk 10th 21-10 3rd Section
Gregor Frazer 10th 19-13 4th Section
Tryston Kostelceky 11th 20-16
Luke Pundsack 11th 14-10 6th Section
Tyler Karl 11th 11-8
Logan Wadsworth 8th 15-24
Ethan Link 10th 7-12
Dylan Pundsack 9th 5-0
Mitch Sims 10th 4-2
Grant Baumetz 10th 4-4
Jayden Mackedanz 9th 4-6
Cody Rosales 10th 2-2
Logan Sondergaard 11th 2-0
Graduates:
Bobby Rassmusen 29-15 3rd Section/AC
Josh Mellies 24-17 3rd Section
Josh Piepemeier 20-16 3rd Section
Anthony Settergren 18-5 3rd Section
Cory Peterson 17-9
Zach Filk 10-9
Julian Garlipp 1-1
Jenna Jacobson 1-0
ANNANDALE/MAPLE LAKE LIGHTNING
Head Coach: Jason Bartels
Enrollment: 498 Annandale/287 Maple Lake/785 Total
Section: 6AA
The Lightning had very good dual meet marks last year of 17-8 and an excellent WCC dual meet campaign. Back from that team are six section place winners including two state qualifiers and ten others with a great deal of varsity experience. Despite the graduation of four seniors; including two section place winners. Look for the Lightning to challenge those dual meet marks from last season. They should make a strong challenge for conference honors and a top four spot in this very good section dual meet campaign. Jordan Hanan, Teddy Erickson, Joe Mosley and Nick Anderson should be their key leaders thru out the season.
17-8 Overall Dual Meets
6-2 Wright County Conference Dual Meets
Eight Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
First Place Eden Prairie "Eagles" Tourney: 232.5 Pts. (14 Placers)
Third Place Maple Grove "Crimson" Tourney: 153.5 Pts. (6 Placers)
Third Place Mora "Mustangs" Tourney: 174 Pts. (12 Placers)
Third Place Mankato East "Cougar" Tourney: 156 Pts. (9 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jordan Hanan 12th 33=6 2nd Section/AC
Teddy Erickson 12th 37-7 1st Section/AC
Joe Mosley 11th 30-10 3rd Section/AC
Nick Anderson 12th 24-17 6th Section
Tanner Vassar 9th 20-12 5th Section
Jake Laudenbach 10th 20-17
Tom Condon 12th 16-18 5th Section
Isaac Hendrickson 12th 11-17
Cruz Johnson 12th 14-17
Justin Lehtola 12th 8-15
Hunter Thiel 12th 13-21
D. J. Cranston 12th 8-9
Hunter Hicks 10th 6-14
Cullen Gallager 10th 3-2
Brady Kalla 11th 5-3
Bennett Erickson 11th 5-6
Spencer Odgen 10th 3-14
D. J. Cranston 12th 7-9
Graduates:
Derek Rachel 16-7 4th Section
Tyler Mies 21-16 4th Section
Josh Nordberg 2-6
MOUND-WESTONKA WHITE HAWKS
Head Coach: Todd Munsterteiger
Enrollment: 644
Section: 6AAA
The White Hawks had a very good season last year; as they posted 19-8 dual meet marks and they were a final four team in this very balance 6AAA section. Back from that team are nine section place winners including five state qualifiers and nine others with varsity experience. They only graduated one section place winner, so look for the White Hawks to make strong challenge to improve those dual meet marks and for them to challenge for conference and section honors. Tyler Hebig, Sam Bennyhoff, Bryan Tierny, Ben Rogers, Will VanSant and Ryder Schmidt should be their key leaders thru out the season.
19-8 Overall Dual Meets
4-4 Wright County Conference Duals
Ten Section Place Winners/Five State Qualifiers
Final Four Section 6AAA
Second Place Mound-Westonka "Leopold/Haglund" Tourney: 139 Pts. (11 Placers)
Second Place Minnetonka "Skippers" Tourney: 181 Pts. (11 Placers)
Second Place Hopkins "Paul Bengston" Tourney: 179 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fifth Place South St. Paul "Pete Veldman" Tourney: 150.5 Pts. (9 Placers)
Fifth Place Fridley "Tigers" Tourney: 130.5 Pts. (6 Placers)
Second Place Rogers "Royal Rumble" Tourney: (3-1)
Returning Wrestlers:
Tyler Hebig 12th 40-4 2nd Section/AC
Sam Bennyhoff 10th 38-4 1st Section/AC
Bryan Tierny 11th 34-5 1st Section/AC
Ben Rogers 12th 32-11 3rd Section/AC
Will Van Sant 12th 29-7 1st Section
Ryder Schmidt 11th 29-14 2nd Section
John Byers 11th 20-14 4th Section
Ryan Reid 9th 19-7 6th Section
Adrian Wear 11th 15-25
Travis Peterson 11th 11-14 6th Section
Erik Hannigan 12th 11-19
Drake Heath 9th 10-9
Sam Lungstrom 12th 9-10
Noah Byers 9th 7-15
Noah Sweet 10th 6-10
Chris Prescott 11th 5-3
Cole Peterson 11th 6-7
Kevin Petterath 9th 3-5
Tucker Porkanen 12th 1-0
Graudate:
Tyler Ihli 21-11 5th Section
WACONIA WILDCATS
Head Coach: Kelly Wagener
Enrollment: 996
Section: 2AA
The Wildcats posted 12-13 dual meet marks last season, back from that team are three section place winners, including two state qualifiers and eight others with a great deal of varsity experience. Despite the graduation of three seniors, including one section place winner. Look for the Wildcats to challenge to dual meet marks from last season. This is a young team, they could improve a great deal over the course of the season. Jacob Steinbauer, Riley Trnka and Max Bullock should be their key leaders thru out the season.
12-13 Overall Dual Meets
3-5 Wright County Conference Duals
Five Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
First Place Mound-Westonka "Leopold/Haglund" Tourney: 179.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Fourth Place Henry Sibley "Spartans" Tourney: 159 Pts. (13 Placers)
Fourth Place Mora "Mustangs" 155 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fifth Place Delano "Tigers" Tourney: 106 Pts. (11 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jacob Steinbauer 11th 37-3 2nd Section/AC
Riley Trnka 12th 36-3 2nd Section/AC
Max Bullock 12th 31-10 5th Section/AC
Mason Hemze 9th 25-17
Nick Green 10th 22-8
Owen Hemze 9th 20-20
Josh Reich 9th 15-25
Joe Walgaski 9th 9-18
James Nash 11th 5-23
Mitch Green 12th 3-11
Zach Christians 10th 3-22
Graduates:
Schoen Kichler 28-10 4th Section/AC
Casey Majhor 14-23
Austin Millendar 6-5
GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE/LESTER PRAIRIE PANTHERS
Head Coach: Lance Wurm
Enrollment: 513 Glencoe/Silver Lake/109 Lester Prairie/624 Total
Section: 2AA
The Panthers really did have a solid season last year and are looking to improve on last year dual meet marks. They will return six section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. This includes ten wrestlers with ten or more wins of which four had over thirty wins. They graduated one senior last spring; so look for the Panthers to have one of their very best season in recent years. They will be a force to be dealt with in the very balance conference. The Panthers would also possibly challenge for a top four spot in this very good dual meet campaign. Michael Donnay, Mitchell Hartwig, Dalton Clouse, Jacob Jewitt and Brandon Richter should be their key leaders thru out the season.
9-17 Overall Dual Meets
2-6 Wright County Conference Duals
Six Section Place Winners
First Place Ogilvie "Lions 32nd Annual" Tourney: 240.5 Pts. (14 Placers)
Third Place Zimmerman "Thunder" Tourney: 170 Pts. (11 Placers)
Seventh Place Mound-Westonka "Leopold-Haglund" Tourney: 84 Pts. (9 Placers)
Seventh Place Glencoe-Silver Lake "Don Hall" Tourney: 79 Pts. (Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Michael Donnay 11th 37-11 4th Section
Mitchell Hartwig 12th 37-5 3rd Section
Dalton Clouse 11th 30-9 3rd Section
Jacob Jewett 11th 32-10 3rd Section/AC
Brandon Richter 10th 25-7 5th Section/AC
Nate Tesch 10th 19-11 4th Section/AC
Kyle Polzin 12th 14-23
John Williams 11th 12-21
Martin Lezema 12th 12-26
Ray Eberhard 12th 9-17
Nick Brejle 9th 9-17
Graduate:
Martin Martinez 11-16
DASSEL COKATO CHARGERS
Head Coach: Bryan Clemen
Enrollment: 557
Section: 6AA
The Chargers had a successful season as the posted 13-10 dual meet marks. Back from that team are seven section place winners including two state qualifiers and three others with varsity experience. They did graduate two section place winners including one state place winner. Look for the Chargers to challenge those dual meet marks from last season. Andrew Madson, Joey Wraspir, Tom Keskey, Alex Bapp and Tarren Nordstrom to be their key leaders thru out the season.
13-10 Overall Dual Meets
6-2 Wright County Conference Duals
Nine Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Third Place STMA "Knights" Tourney" 107 Pts. (8 Placers)
Third Place Elk River "Elks" Tourney: 146 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fourth Place "Tom Keating Memorial" Tourney: 136 Pts. (7 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Andrew Madson 12th 29-4 2nd Section/AC
Joey Wraspir 12th 23-16 2nd Section
Tom Keskey 11th 25-13 3rd Section/AC
Alex Bapp 10th 20-12 6th Section
Tom Halinen 11th 20-17
Tarren Nordstrom 12th 21-16 5th Section
Jack Anderson 10th 16-18 6th Section
Mike Leffler 10th 8-21
Zach Brost 11th 2-9
Aaron Aho 10th 1-4 6th Section
Graduates:
Brent Pokornowski 36-4 2nd Section/6th State/AC (78-13 Career)
Spencer Broberg 22-16 4th Section/AC
LITCHFIELD DRAGONS
Head Coach: Dan Buker
Enrollment: 481
Section: 6AA
The Dragons posted good dual meet marks last season of 13-9. Back from that team are three section place winners and eight others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of four last spring, including one section place winner. Look for the Dragons to improve on those dual meet marks. This will be a very tough conference dual meet campaign, but they could surprise someone by the end of the season. If they stay healthy and improve over the course of the season they should have a very successful season. Max Kaping, Walker Kaping, Tyler Jones and Devan Nelson should be their key leaders thru out the season.
13-9 Overall Dual Meets
5-3 Wright County Conference Duals
Four Section Place Winners
Third Place Litchfield "Dragons" Tourney: 131 Pts (7 Placers)
Third Place New London-Spicer "Wildcats" Tourney: 141 Pts (10 Placers)
Fifth Place Totino Grace "Eagles" Tourney: 123.5 Pts. (7 Placers)
Seventeenth Place Redwood Valley "River Riot" Tourney: 64 Pts. (3 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Max Kaping 11th 33-9 3rd Section/AC
Walker Kaping 12th 25-7
Nathan King 12th 22-18 5th Section
Tyler Jones 11th 21-5 3rd Section/AC
Devan Nelson 12th 27-15
Cody Klabrinde 10th 11-9
Ryan Anderson 10th 17-20
Derek Fruetel 9th 11-14
Connor Hoff 9th 9-21
Corey Pritchett 12th 6-18
Jake Kalkbrenner 12th 9-22
Graduates:
Austin Jones 21-5 AC/Injured (90-65 Career)
Derek Celander 12-12 6th Section (55-66 Career)
Dylan Reiner 2-8
Jordan Reiner 0-6
DELANO TIGERS
Head Coach: Jeff Olson
Enrollment: 735
Section: 2AA
The Tigers did have a struggle last season with their 4-12 dual meet marks. Back from that team will be three section place winners, including one state place winner and seven others that did gain a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of three seniors including two section place winners; look for the Tigers to improve on those dual meet numbers. Mike Hammerlund, Conner Dalbec and Andy Rieder should be their leaders thru out the season.
4-12 Overall Dual Meets
2-6 Wright County Conference Duals
Five Section Place Winners
Fourth Place Spectrum "Legacy" Tourney: 129.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Sixth Place STMA "Knights" Tourney: 89.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
Sixth Place Norwood Young America "Central" Tourney: 115 Pts. (10 Placers)
Seventh Place Delano "Tigers" Tourney: 88 Pts. (7 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Miles Hammerlund 12th 28-6 1st Section/2nd State
Conner Dalbec 12th 24-13 4th Section
Andy Rieder 12th 23-9 6th Section
Austin Green 11th 10-15
Cole Paskach 10th 6-3
Aaron Wagner 10th 6-12
Kevin Kneisl 9th 5-9
Jack Schweiss 10th 4-16
Wyatt Russek 11th 3-6
Tucker Sjomeling 8th 3-4
Gabe Baughn 10th 2-0
Walker Russek 8th 1-0
Graduates:
Lucas Schoen 19-19 2nd Section
Chad Booth 21-15 4th Section (68-78 Career)
Brandan Stender 14-23
ORONO SPARTANS
Head Coach: Joe McPherson
Enrollment: 876
Section: 5AA
The Spartans will return three section place winners; including one state qualifier and five others with a great deal of experience. With the graduation of just one wrestler, look for this young team to make improvement over the course of the season. Jackson Striggow, Charlie Schmid and Zach Mahan should be their key leaders thru out the season.
1-19 Overall Dual Meets
0-8 Wright County Conference Duals
Five Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Sixth Place Minnehaha Academy "Knight Hawk" Tourney: 76.5 Pts. (5 Placers)
Seventh Place Brooklyn Center "Centuer" Tourney: 86 Pts. (6 Placers)
Ninth Place Andover "Husky" Tourney: 58 Pts. (4 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jackson Striggow 9th 22-18 2nd Section
Charlie Schmid 11th 24-14 4th Section
Zach Mahan 12th 24-15 4th Section
Ronan Winkels 8th 13-22
Jonathon Schmid 9th 9-16
Thomas Hickey 8th 6-14
Cooper Tokar 10th 8-27
Ben Nelson 9th 4-4
Graduates:
Gaven Winkels 30-7 2nd Section/AC (114 Career Wins)
2012-2013 SEASON PREVIEW
FAVORITES: NEW LONDON-SPICER WILDCATS and the HUTCHINSON TIGERS
DARKHORSES: ANNANDALE/MAPLE LAKE LIGHTNING and the MOUND-WESTONKA WHITE HAWKS
NEW LONDON-SPICER WILDCATS
Head Coach: Jair Toedter
Enrollment: 446
Section: 6AA
The Wildcats posted some excellent dual meet numbers of 17-6. Back from that section runner up team are five section place winners including two state qualifiers and seven others with a great deal of varsity experience. They did graduate six section place winners last spring including four state place winners. They should challenge those dual meet numbers of last season. The Wildcats for be looking for conference honors; as it will be their first year in the Wright County Conference. They should challenge for a top four spot in the section dual meet campaign. Jakob Stageberg, Treyton Austvold, Grant Vagle and Odin Rogers should be their key leaders thru out the season.
17-6 Overall Dual Meets
4-0 West Central North Conference Dual Champion
Eleven Section Place Winners/Seven State Qualifiers
Five State Place Winners
Section 6AA Runner Up
First Place Perham "Barrel O'Fun" Tourney: 236 Pts. (14 Placers)
First Place BBE "Jaguar" Tourney: 197.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Second Place West Central Conference Tourney: 200 Pts. (11 Placers) (12 Teams)
Twelfth Place Fargo "Rumble on the Red" Tourney: 110 Pts. (3 Placers) (54 Teams)
Second Place New London-Spicer "Wildcat" Tourney: 238 Pts. (14 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jakob Stageberg 11th 41-6 2nd Sec./3rd State/AC
Treyton Austvold 10th 28-9 3rd Section/AC
Grant Vagle 12th 27-13 AC
Odin Rogers 12th 18-13 2nd Section
Cameron Steffen 11th 14-11 3rd Section/AC
Logan Brink 12th 21-13 AC
Brandon Knisley 10th 9-18 6th Section
Jarrett Hatlestad 11th 11-12
Tom Stageberg 9th 12-14
Corbin Schwartz 12th 8-7
Ricky Berry 12th 6-18
Andy McDonnell 12th 2-16
Graduates:
Tanner Tobkin 42-7 1st Sec./3rd State/AC (110-44 Career)
Dylan Hanson 37-10 2nd Sec./5th State/AC (146-53 Career)
Chase Austvold 44-4 1st Sec./3rd State/AC (153-30 Career)
Ben Henle 19-7 1st Sec./4th State/AC
Kyle Cappelen 25-5 4th Section/AC
David Nething 22-16 6th Section/AC
HUTCHINSON TIGERS
Head Coach: Todd Card
Enrollment: 762 Hutchinson/156 BLH/Stewart (928 Total)
Section 2AA
The Tigers of Hutchinson posted great dual meet marks of 26-5; Wright County Conference Championship and Final Four in this tough Section 2AA. Back from that team are seven section place winners; including three state qualifiers and ten others with varsity experience. Despite the fact that they graduated eight seniors; including four section place winners. Look for this young team to continue to improve over the course of the season. They may not challenge those dual meet numbers. But they should make a strong challenge to defend their conference championship and push for one of those top four spots in this tough section dual meet campaign. Eric Madson, Chris Schmidt, Paxton Jordahl, Gannon Jordahl, Riley Drew and Jake Filk should be their key leaders thru out the season.
26-5 Overall Dual Meets
8-0 Wright County Conference Dual Champion
Twelve Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Final Four Section 2AA
Third Place Hutchinson "Tigers" Tourney: 176.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Fourth Place Faribault "Dick Shiels" Tourney: 133 Pts. (9 Placers)
First Place Hudson, Wis. Duals: (3-0)
Sixth Place Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 133.5 Pts. (4 Placers) (32 Teams)
Returning Wrestlers:
Eric Madson 12th 40-5 1st Section/AC/Injured
Chris Schmidt 11th 33-7 2nd Section/AC
Paxton Jordahl 11th 31-13 2nd Section/4th State
Gannon Jordahl 11th 28-15
Riley Drew 10th 28-14 6th Section/AC
Jake Filk 10th 21-10 3rd Section
Gregor Frazer 10th 19-13 4th Section
Tryston Kostelceky 11th 20-16
Luke Pundsack 11th 14-10 6th Section
Tyler Karl 11th 11-8
Logan Wadsworth 8th 15-24
Ethan Link 10th 7-12
Dylan Pundsack 9th 5-0
Mitch Sims 10th 4-2
Grant Baumetz 10th 4-4
Jayden Mackedanz 9th 4-6
Cody Rosales 10th 2-2
Logan Sondergaard 11th 2-0
Graduates:
Bobby Rassmusen 29-15 3rd Section/AC
Josh Mellies 24-17 3rd Section
Josh Piepemeier 20-16 3rd Section
Anthony Settergren 18-5 3rd Section
Cory Peterson 17-9
Zach Filk 10-9
Julian Garlipp 1-1
Jenna Jacobson 1-0
ANNANDALE/MAPLE LAKE LIGHTNING
Head Coach: Jason Bartels
Enrollment: 498 Annandale/287 Maple Lake/785 Total
Section: 6AA
The Lightning had very good dual meet marks last year of 17-8 and an excellent WCC dual meet campaign. Back from that team are six section place winners including two state qualifiers and ten others with a great deal of varsity experience. Despite the graduation of four seniors; including two section place winners. Look for the Lightning to challenge those dual meet marks from last season. They should make a strong challenge for conference honors and a top four spot in this very good section dual meet campaign. Jordan Hanan, Teddy Erickson, Joe Mosley and Nick Anderson should be their key leaders thru out the season.
17-8 Overall Dual Meets
6-2 Wright County Conference Dual Meets
Eight Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
First Place Eden Prairie "Eagles" Tourney: 232.5 Pts. (14 Placers)
Third Place Maple Grove "Crimson" Tourney: 153.5 Pts. (6 Placers)
Third Place Mora "Mustangs" Tourney: 174 Pts. (12 Placers)
Third Place Mankato East "Cougar" Tourney: 156 Pts. (9 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jordan Hanan 12th 33=6 2nd Section/AC
Teddy Erickson 12th 37-7 1st Section/AC
Joe Mosley 11th 30-10 3rd Section/AC
Nick Anderson 12th 24-17 6th Section
Tanner Vassar 9th 20-12 5th Section
Jake Laudenbach 10th 20-17
Tom Condon 12th 16-18 5th Section
Isaac Hendrickson 12th 11-17
Cruz Johnson 12th 14-17
Justin Lehtola 12th 8-15
Hunter Thiel 12th 13-21
D. J. Cranston 12th 8-9
Hunter Hicks 10th 6-14
Cullen Gallager 10th 3-2
Brady Kalla 11th 5-3
Bennett Erickson 11th 5-6
Spencer Odgen 10th 3-14
D. J. Cranston 12th 7-9
Graduates:
Derek Rachel 16-7 4th Section
Tyler Mies 21-16 4th Section
Josh Nordberg 2-6
MOUND-WESTONKA WHITE HAWKS
Head Coach: Todd Munsterteiger
Enrollment: 644
Section: 6AAA
The White Hawks had a very good season last year; as they posted 19-8 dual meet marks and they were a final four team in this very balance 6AAA section. Back from that team are nine section place winners including five state qualifiers and nine others with varsity experience. They only graduated one section place winner, so look for the White Hawks to make strong challenge to improve those dual meet marks and for them to challenge for conference and section honors. Tyler Hebig, Sam Bennyhoff, Bryan Tierny, Ben Rogers, Will VanSant and Ryder Schmidt should be their key leaders thru out the season.
19-8 Overall Dual Meets
4-4 Wright County Conference Duals
Ten Section Place Winners/Five State Qualifiers
Final Four Section 6AAA
Second Place Mound-Westonka "Leopold/Haglund" Tourney: 139 Pts. (11 Placers)
Second Place Minnetonka "Skippers" Tourney: 181 Pts. (11 Placers)
Second Place Hopkins "Paul Bengston" Tourney: 179 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fifth Place South St. Paul "Pete Veldman" Tourney: 150.5 Pts. (9 Placers)
Fifth Place Fridley "Tigers" Tourney: 130.5 Pts. (6 Placers)
Second Place Rogers "Royal Rumble" Tourney: (3-1)
Returning Wrestlers:
Tyler Hebig 12th 40-4 2nd Section/AC
Sam Bennyhoff 10th 38-4 1st Section/AC
Bryan Tierny 11th 34-5 1st Section/AC
Ben Rogers 12th 32-11 3rd Section/AC
Will Van Sant 12th 29-7 1st Section
Ryder Schmidt 11th 29-14 2nd Section
John Byers 11th 20-14 4th Section
Ryan Reid 9th 19-7 6th Section
Adrian Wear 11th 15-25
Travis Peterson 11th 11-14 6th Section
Erik Hannigan 12th 11-19
Drake Heath 9th 10-9
Sam Lungstrom 12th 9-10
Noah Byers 9th 7-15
Noah Sweet 10th 6-10
Chris Prescott 11th 5-3
Cole Peterson 11th 6-7
Kevin Petterath 9th 3-5
Tucker Porkanen 12th 1-0
Graudate:
Tyler Ihli 21-11 5th Section
WACONIA WILDCATS
Head Coach: Kelly Wagener
Enrollment: 996
Section: 2AA
The Wildcats posted 12-13 dual meet marks last season, back from that team are three section place winners, including two state qualifiers and eight others with a great deal of varsity experience. Despite the graduation of three seniors, including one section place winner. Look for the Wildcats to challenge to dual meet marks from last season. This is a young team, they could improve a great deal over the course of the season. Jacob Steinbauer, Riley Trnka and Max Bullock should be their key leaders thru out the season.
12-13 Overall Dual Meets
3-5 Wright County Conference Duals
Five Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
First Place Mound-Westonka "Leopold/Haglund" Tourney: 179.5 Pts. (13 Placers)
Fourth Place Henry Sibley "Spartans" Tourney: 159 Pts. (13 Placers)
Fourth Place Mora "Mustangs" 155 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fifth Place Delano "Tigers" Tourney: 106 Pts. (11 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jacob Steinbauer 11th 37-3 2nd Section/AC
Riley Trnka 12th 36-3 2nd Section/AC
Max Bullock 12th 31-10 5th Section/AC
Mason Hemze 9th 25-17
Nick Green 10th 22-8
Owen Hemze 9th 20-20
Josh Reich 9th 15-25
Joe Walgaski 9th 9-18
James Nash 11th 5-23
Mitch Green 12th 3-11
Zach Christians 10th 3-22
Graduates:
Schoen Kichler 28-10 4th Section/AC
Casey Majhor 14-23
Austin Millendar 6-5
GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE/LESTER PRAIRIE PANTHERS
Head Coach: Lance Wurm
Enrollment: 513 Glencoe/Silver Lake/109 Lester Prairie/624 Total
Section: 2AA
The Panthers really did have a solid season last year and are looking to improve on last year dual meet marks. They will return six section place winners and five others with a great deal of experience. This includes ten wrestlers with ten or more wins of which four had over thirty wins. They graduated one senior last spring; so look for the Panthers to have one of their very best season in recent years. They will be a force to be dealt with in the very balance conference. The Panthers would also possibly challenge for a top four spot in this very good dual meet campaign. Michael Donnay, Mitchell Hartwig, Dalton Clouse, Jacob Jewitt and Brandon Richter should be their key leaders thru out the season.
9-17 Overall Dual Meets
2-6 Wright County Conference Duals
Six Section Place Winners
First Place Ogilvie "Lions 32nd Annual" Tourney: 240.5 Pts. (14 Placers)
Third Place Zimmerman "Thunder" Tourney: 170 Pts. (11 Placers)
Seventh Place Mound-Westonka "Leopold-Haglund" Tourney: 84 Pts. (9 Placers)
Seventh Place Glencoe-Silver Lake "Don Hall" Tourney: 79 Pts. (Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Michael Donnay 11th 37-11 4th Section
Mitchell Hartwig 12th 37-5 3rd Section
Dalton Clouse 11th 30-9 3rd Section
Jacob Jewett 11th 32-10 3rd Section/AC
Brandon Richter 10th 25-7 5th Section/AC
Nate Tesch 10th 19-11 4th Section/AC
Kyle Polzin 12th 14-23
John Williams 11th 12-21
Martin Lezema 12th 12-26
Ray Eberhard 12th 9-17
Nick Brejle 9th 9-17
Graduate:
Martin Martinez 11-16
DASSEL COKATO CHARGERS
Head Coach: Bryan Clemen
Enrollment: 557
Section: 6AA
The Chargers had a successful season as the posted 13-10 dual meet marks. Back from that team are seven section place winners including two state qualifiers and three others with varsity experience. They did graduate two section place winners including one state place winner. Look for the Chargers to challenge those dual meet marks from last season. Andrew Madson, Joey Wraspir, Tom Keskey, Alex Bapp and Tarren Nordstrom to be their key leaders thru out the season.
13-10 Overall Dual Meets
6-2 Wright County Conference Duals
Nine Section Place Winners/Three State Qualifiers
Third Place STMA "Knights" Tourney" 107 Pts. (8 Placers)
Third Place Elk River "Elks" Tourney: 146 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fourth Place "Tom Keating Memorial" Tourney: 136 Pts. (7 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Andrew Madson 12th 29-4 2nd Section/AC
Joey Wraspir 12th 23-16 2nd Section
Tom Keskey 11th 25-13 3rd Section/AC
Alex Bapp 10th 20-12 6th Section
Tom Halinen 11th 20-17
Tarren Nordstrom 12th 21-16 5th Section
Jack Anderson 10th 16-18 6th Section
Mike Leffler 10th 8-21
Zach Brost 11th 2-9
Aaron Aho 10th 1-4 6th Section
Graduates:
Brent Pokornowski 36-4 2nd Section/6th State/AC (78-13 Career)
Spencer Broberg 22-16 4th Section/AC
LITCHFIELD DRAGONS
Head Coach: Dan Buker
Enrollment: 481
Section: 6AA
The Dragons posted good dual meet marks last season of 13-9. Back from that team are three section place winners and eight others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of four last spring, including one section place winner. Look for the Dragons to improve on those dual meet marks. This will be a very tough conference dual meet campaign, but they could surprise someone by the end of the season. If they stay healthy and improve over the course of the season they should have a very successful season. Max Kaping, Walker Kaping, Tyler Jones and Devan Nelson should be their key leaders thru out the season.
13-9 Overall Dual Meets
5-3 Wright County Conference Duals
Four Section Place Winners
Third Place Litchfield "Dragons" Tourney: 131 Pts (7 Placers)
Third Place New London-Spicer "Wildcats" Tourney: 141 Pts (10 Placers)
Fifth Place Totino Grace "Eagles" Tourney: 123.5 Pts. (7 Placers)
Seventeenth Place Redwood Valley "River Riot" Tourney: 64 Pts. (3 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Max Kaping 11th 33-9 3rd Section/AC
Walker Kaping 12th 25-7
Nathan King 12th 22-18 5th Section
Tyler Jones 11th 21-5 3rd Section/AC
Devan Nelson 12th 27-15
Cody Klabrinde 10th 11-9
Ryan Anderson 10th 17-20
Derek Fruetel 9th 11-14
Connor Hoff 9th 9-21
Corey Pritchett 12th 6-18
Jake Kalkbrenner 12th 9-22
Graduates:
Austin Jones 21-5 AC/Injured (90-65 Career)
Derek Celander 12-12 6th Section (55-66 Career)
Dylan Reiner 2-8
Jordan Reiner 0-6
DELANO TIGERS
Head Coach: Jeff Olson
Enrollment: 735
Section: 2AA
The Tigers did have a struggle last season with their 4-12 dual meet marks. Back from that team will be three section place winners, including one state place winner and seven others that did gain a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of three seniors including two section place winners; look for the Tigers to improve on those dual meet numbers. Mike Hammerlund, Conner Dalbec and Andy Rieder should be their leaders thru out the season.
4-12 Overall Dual Meets
2-6 Wright County Conference Duals
Five Section Place Winners
Fourth Place Spectrum "Legacy" Tourney: 129.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Sixth Place STMA "Knights" Tourney: 89.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
Sixth Place Norwood Young America "Central" Tourney: 115 Pts. (10 Placers)
Seventh Place Delano "Tigers" Tourney: 88 Pts. (7 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Miles Hammerlund 12th 28-6 1st Section/2nd State
Conner Dalbec 12th 24-13 4th Section
Andy Rieder 12th 23-9 6th Section
Austin Green 11th 10-15
Cole Paskach 10th 6-3
Aaron Wagner 10th 6-12
Kevin Kneisl 9th 5-9
Jack Schweiss 10th 4-16
Wyatt Russek 11th 3-6
Tucker Sjomeling 8th 3-4
Gabe Baughn 10th 2-0
Walker Russek 8th 1-0
Graduates:
Lucas Schoen 19-19 2nd Section
Chad Booth 21-15 4th Section (68-78 Career)
Brandan Stender 14-23
ORONO SPARTANS
Head Coach: Joe McPherson
Enrollment: 876
Section: 5AA
The Spartans will return three section place winners; including one state qualifier and five others with a great deal of experience. With the graduation of just one wrestler, look for this young team to make improvement over the course of the season. Jackson Striggow, Charlie Schmid and Zach Mahan should be their key leaders thru out the season.
1-19 Overall Dual Meets
0-8 Wright County Conference Duals
Five Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Sixth Place Minnehaha Academy "Knight Hawk" Tourney: 76.5 Pts. (5 Placers)
Seventh Place Brooklyn Center "Centuer" Tourney: 86 Pts. (6 Placers)
Ninth Place Andover "Husky" Tourney: 58 Pts. (4 Placers)
Returning Wrestlers:
Jackson Striggow 9th 22-18 2nd Section
Charlie Schmid 11th 24-14 4th Section
Zach Mahan 12th 24-15 4th Section
Ronan Winkels 8th 13-22
Jonathon Schmid 9th 9-16
Thomas Hickey 8th 6-14
Cooper Tokar 10th 8-27
Ben Nelson 9th 4-4
Graduates:
Gaven Winkels 30-7 2nd Section/AC (114 Career Wins)
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