2012-13 South Dakota State Wrestling Media Guide

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Brandon BallardFr., Brooklyn Park, Md.

Joe BrewsterSo., Park Ridge, Ill.

Kevin CarusoJr., Las Vegas, Nev.

J.J. EverardFr., Etiwanda, Calif.

Ryan FestagRFr., Eagle, Idaho

Ben FichterFr., Sioux Falls, S.D.

Ben GilletteFr., Redfield, S.D.

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Wesley GrewRSo., Plaistow, N.H.

Trey HableFr., Albert Lea, Minn.

Nate HarmsFr., Urbandale, Iowa

Jacob HaydelFr., Brusly, La.

Will JamesJr., Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Tyler JohnsonSr., Canton, S.D.

David KlingsheimJr., Pasadena, Calif.

Austin LindsayRJr., Whitman, Mass.

Max MalaveFr., Evergreen Park, Ill.

Troy MorisetteSo., Oakdale, Minn.

John Nething IIJr., Paynesville, Minn.

Shea NolanSo., Rio Rancho, N.M.

Eric OrozcoJr., Porterville, Calif.

Cody PackSo., Quincy, Calif.

Aaron PickrelSr., Watertown, S.D.

Joe RasmussenSr., Ankeny, Iowa

Ben SchweryFr., Underwood, Iowa

Brance SimmsFr., Mt. Pleasant, Iowa

Joe SkowSr., Jackson, Minn.

Chet UteschFr., Akron, Iowa

Dustin WalravenSr., Huron, S.D.

Hunter WeddingtonFr., Andover, Kan.

Tyler WhiteFr., Reeds Spring, Mo.

Cord WillersSr., Shenandoah, Iowa

Andrew YoungblomJr., Mora, Minn.

Chris BonoHead Coach

Israel SilvaAssistant Coach

Andrew SorensonAssistant Coach

Chad LamerVolunteer Assistant

2012-2013 South Dakota State Wrestling



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South Dakota State UniversityLocation ...................................Brookings, S.D.Founded / Enrollment ................1881 / 12,583Affiliation ................................. NCAA Division INickname ....................................... JackrabbitsColors ......................................Yellow and BlueConference ..........Western Wrestling Conference Air Force, North Dakota State, Northern Colorado, South Dakota State, Utah Valley State, WyomingArena .............................................Frost Arena Year Opened ....................................... 1973 Capacity ........................................... 6,500

Administration and StaffPresident ............................. Dr. David ChicoineAthletics Director ...............................Justin SellHead Trainer ................................Owen StanleyAssistant Trainer .............................. Betsy Claus Trainer Phone ...................... 605-688-5308Compliance Coordinator.............. Kathy Heylens Compliance Phone .............. 605-688-5308Equipment Manager ........................Tim DeWitt Equipment Phone................ 605-688-5722Athletics Secretary ........................Diane Rieken Athletics Phone ................... 605-688-5625 Athletics Fax ....................... 605-688-5999Assistant AD-Academics ...............Laurie Melum

Sports Information OfficeWrestling SID ................................Jacob Dreyer Office ..................................... 605-688-4932 Cell ........................................ 319-215-6979 E-mail ..................... [email protected] .............................................GoJacks.comTwitter ......................... twitter.com/SDSU_jacksFacebook .......... facebook.com/jackrabbit.nationMailing Address Sports Information Office Stanley J. Marshall HPER 1047 16th Ave. Brookings, S.D. 57007-1497

Team Information2011-12 Record ........................................4-9 Western Wrestling Conference ........... 0-6 (7th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost ....................11/7Starters Returning/Lost ...............................5/5Newcomers ................................................. 16Overall Record ............................. 498-341-22Years / Winning Pct.............................63 /.591Record at Division I ............................ 43-80-4 Conference Championships ..........................5* * - Denotes Division II Championships

Coaching StaffHead Coach .................................... Chris Bono Alma mater.....................................Iowa StateCareer Record (yrs.).................39-17-0 (Three)Record at SDSU (yrs.) ....................First SeasonPhone ................................... (605) 688-5026Email ................. [email protected] Coach ............................... Israel Silva Alma mater.............. Tennessee at ChattanoogaAssistant Coach. .....................Andrew Sorenson Alma mater.....................................Iowa StateVolunteer Assistant. ....................... Chad Lamer Alma mater........................South Dakota StateStrength Coach ..............................Andy Stocks Alma mater...................... Wisconsin-La CrosseAthletic Trainer ................................ Bryce Kern Alma mater..................... Wisconsin-Eau Claire

1 Table of Contents - SDSU Wrestling Quick Facts

2 South Dakota State Vision, Mission and Values 3-5 2012-2013 Jackrabbit Season Preview 3 2012-13 Roster 4-5 Season Preview 5 2012-13 Schedule 6-11 Jackrabbit Coaching and Support Staff 7-8 Head Coach Chris Bono 9 Assistant Coaches Israel Silva, Andrew Sorenson and Chad Lamer 10-11 Wrestling Support Staff

12-20 2012-13 South Dakota State Jackrabbits 13 Tyler Johnson, Aaron Pickrel 14 Joe Rasmussen, Joe Skow 15 Dustin Walraven, Cord Willers 16 Austin Lindsay, Kevin Caruso, John Nething II, Andrew Youngblom 17 Joe Brewster, Troy Morisette, Shea Nolan, Cody Pack 18 Ryan Festag, Will James, David Klingsheim, Eric Orozco, Wesley Grew, Brandon Ballard, J.J. Everard 19 Ben Fichter, Ben Gillette, Trey Hable , Nate Harms, Jacob Haydel, Max Malave, Ben Schwery, Brance Simms 20 Chet Utesch, Hunter Weddington, Tyler White, NCAA Scoring and Decisions 21-23 2011-2012 Season in Review 22-23 2011-12 Dual Results 23 2011-12 Wrestler Statistics 24-25 Western Wrestling Conference 24 Western Wrestling Conference 24 2011-12 WWC All-Conference Teams 25 2012 West Regional Jackrabbit Recap 26-28 2012-13 Dual Opponents 26 South Dakota State, Indiana, Northern Illinois, Tiffin, Nebraska, North Carolina 27 Stanford, Missouri, SIUE, Simpson, Wyoming, Air Force 28 Western State, UNI, Utah Valley, Northern Colorado, North Dakota State, Northwestern

29-31 Athletic Facilities 29 Wrestling Room, HPER Center, DSAC Weight Room, Wrestling Locker Room, Dykhouse Student-Athlete Center 30 Frost Arena, Dykhouse Student-Athlete Center 31 Ticket Information

32-49 History of Jackrabbit Wrestling 33-35 All-Time Dual Results 36 SDSU Career Coaching Records 37 All-Time Series Records 38-39 All-Americans 38-39 National Champions 40-41 NCC Champions 42 Letterwinners 43 Hall-of-Famers 44-45 Division I National Qualifiers 45 Division II National Placings 46-47 SDSU Records 48 Academic Awards

49-56 South Dakota State University 50-52 South Dakota State University 53 Media Information 54-55 SDSU Administration 56 Staff Directory

The 2012-13 SDSU Wrestling Media Guide was edited and designed by Jacob Dreyer, assisted by Jason Hove and Ryan Sweeter, at a cost of $8.35 per copy and printed on recycled paper. Photos credited to Lifetouch Inc., Stephen Brua, SDSU Sports Information, Eric Landwehr, SDSU University Relations and Robby Gallagher. Cover design by Old Hat Creative.



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Every undertaking of South Dakota State University is driven by a common force — a relentless commitment to excellence. Within the Athletic Department, excellence is measured by much more than wins and losses. We are committed to providing each and every student-athlete with a comprehensive collegiate experience that is second to none. Every decision that guides our program is made with the student-athlete in mind. Is Athletic Achievement important? Yes, because it is the fundamental purpose of the student-athlete experience. Is Social Responsibility a vital component? Yes, we expect to contribute to the well-being of our campus, community, and state. How about Positive Student-Athlete Experiences and Competitive Success? Those also define our program because they are integral to the student athlete’s growth. That is what it means to be student-centered, and why our vision is:

VISION: To be a premier student-centered collegiate athletic program.

How will SDSU Athletics achieve that vision? By working tirelessly to create a special place where student-athletes who share our drive and determination can develop life skills that lead not only to athletic success, but pave the way for victories long into their lives. The important work of creating that setting is the heart of our mission:

MISSION: To passionately and relentlessly create an environment, rooted in sportsmanship and ethical conduct, where motivated student-athletes can develop into lifelong champions.

To be a lifelong champion, one must maintain a discipline of taking the highest road. Similarly, SDSU is guided by a stringent value set that will not be compromised:

VALUES: Honesty, equity, academic integrity, fiscal integrity and social responsibility with the expectation of competing at the highest level.

Vision, Mission and Values




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125 Pounds

David Klingsheim Jr. 5-6 Pasadena, Calif. (Liberty Union H.S.)

Max Malave Fr. 5-1 Evergreen Park, Ill. (Brother Rice H.S.)

Aaron Pickrel Sr. Watertown, S.D. (Watertown H.S.)

Chet Utesch Fr. 5-5 Akron, Iowa (Akron-Westfield H.S.)

133 Pounds

Eric Orozco Jr. 5-9 Porterville, Calif. (West Hills College)

Brance Simms Fr. 5-3 Mt. Pleasant, Iowa (Humboldt H.S.)

141 Pounds

Ben Gillette Fr. 5-7 Redfield, S.D. (Redfield H.S.)

Will James Jr. 5-9 Charleston, S.C. (Wando H.S.)

Tyler Johnson Sr. Canton, S.D. (Canton H.S.)

149 Pounds

Nate Harms Fr. 5-9 Urbandale, Iowa (Urbandale H.S.)

Dustin Walraven Sr. Huron, S.D. (Huron H.S.)

Andrew Youngblom Jr. Mora, Minn. (Mora H.S.)

157 Pounds

Kevin Caruso Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Arbor View H.S.)

Ben Fichter Fr. 5-9 Sioux Falls, S.D. (O’Gorman H.S.)

Austin Lindsay RJr. Whitman, Mass. (Iowa Lakes C.C.)

Cody Pack So. Quincy, Calif. (Quincy H.S.)

165 Pounds

Joe Brewster So. Park Ridge, Ill. (Maine South H.S.)

Wesley Grew RSo. 5-9 Paistow, N.H. (Northern Essex C.C.)

Ben Schwery Fr. 6-0 Underwood, Iowa (Lewis Central Senior H.S.)

174 Pounds

Ryan Festag RFr. 6-2 Eagle, Idaho (Eagle H.S.)

Trey Hable Fr. Albert Lea, Minn. (Albert Lea Area H.S.)

Troy Morisette So. Oakdale, Minn. (Tartan H.S.)

John Nething II Jr. Paynesville, Minn. (New London-Spicer H.S.)

Joe Rasmussen Sr. Ankeny, Iowa (Ankeny H.S.)

Tyler White Fr. 5-10 Reeds Spring, Mo. (Reeds Spring H.S.)

Cord Willers Sr. Shenandoah, Iowa (Shenandoah H.S.)

184 Pounds

Shea Nolan So. Rio Rancho, N.M. (Rio Rancho H.S.)

Hunter Weddington Fr. 6-0 Andover, Kan. (Andover H.S.)

197 Pounds

Brandon Ballard Fr. 6-1 Brooklyn Park, Md. (North County H.S.)

Joe Skow Sr. Jackson, Minn. (U. of Sioux Falls)

Heavyweight

J.J. Everard Fr. 6-0 Etiwanda, Calif. (Etiwanda H.S.)

Jacob Haydel Fr. 5-11 Brusly, La. (Brusly H.S.)

2012-13 RosterALPHABETICAL ROSTER

Name Year Weight

Brandon Ballard Fr. 197

Joe Brewster So. 165

Kevin Caruso Jr. 157

J.J. Everard Fr. 285

Ryan Festag RFr. 174

Ben Fichter Fr. 157

Ben Gillette Fr. 141

Wesley Grew RSo. 165

Trey Hable Fr. 174

Nate Harms Fr. 149

Jacob Haydel Fr. 285

Will James Jr. 141

Tyler Johnson Sr. 141

David Klingsheim Jr. 125

Austin Lindsay RJr. 157

Max Malave Fr. 125

Troy Morisette So. 174

John Nething II Jr. 174

Shea Nolan So. 184

Eric Orozco Jr. 133

Cody Pack So. 157

Aaron Pickrel Sr. 125

Joe Rasmussen Sr. 174

Ben Schwery Fr. 165

Brance Simms Fr. 133

Joe Skow Sr. 197

Chet Utesch Fr. 125

Dustin Walraven Sr. 149

Hunter Weddington Fr. 184

Tyler White Fr. 174

Cord Willers Sr. 174

Andrew Youngblom Jr. 149

Head Coach: Chris Bono (first season)Assistant: Israel Silva (first)Assistant: Andrew Sorenson (first)Volunteer: Chad Lamer (fourth)

WRESTLERS BY STATECalifornia 4Idaho 1Illinois 2Iowa 6Kansas 1Louisiana 1Maryland 1Massachusetts 1Minnesota 5Missouri 1Nevada 1New Hampshire 1New Mexico 1South Carolina 1South Dakota 5Total 32

WRESTLERS BY CLASSSeniors 6Juniors 7Sophomores 5Freshmen 14Total 32

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South Dakota State enters the 2012-13 with high ambitions and high expectations, and a frame of mind to climb the Western Wrestling Conference standings. Head coach Chris Bono takes over the program after three successful seasons at UT-Chattanooga. Assistant coaches Israel Silva and Andrew Sorenson join Bono, along with volunteer assistant Chad Lamer. Competition for varsity positions increased over the offseason, as Bono and his staff signed a strong recruiting class. Lower Weights: 125-141 The lower weights are anchored by the team leader in wins from 2011-12. Despite suffering from an open weight the majority of the season, the lower weights were the strength of the team. Senior Aaron Pickrel continued his successful career in his junior campaign with a team-high 23-win season. Pickrel finished 23-11 overall, 10-3 in duals and 4-2 in the conference. “Aaron has done a great job getting ready for his senior season,” head coach Chris Bono said. “He stayed in Brookings all summer and got a head start on his training. He bought into us and our system and looks focused. I expect big things from Pickrel this year.” Junior David Klingsheim and freshmen Chet Utesch and Max Malave join Pickrel at 125. Klingsheim transferred from Nebraska, where he was a two-year starter and Big 12 champion, NCAA qualifier and Gatorade Rookie of the Year as a freshman. The Jacks do not have a returner at 133 pounds, but have numerous options in freshmen and transfer athletes. Junior Eric Orozco and freshman Brance Simms are set to battle it out for the starting position. Orozco

is a transfer from West Hills College, where he was the California JUCO state champion, Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament and a two-time Academic All-American. Senior Tyler Johnson, junior Will James and freshman Ben Gillette line up at 141. James transferred from Belmont Abbey and St. Andrews as an Academic All-American. Middle Weights: 149-174 The Jacks graduated Nick Flynn, last year’s lone senior, from the 157-pound slot. Flynn finished his career with 59 wins. Senior Dustin Walraven moves up one weight class to 149. He posted a winning record last season at 16-12. Walraven led the team with five pins and posted a winning record in conference duals. “Dustin Walraven is one of the leaders of this team and will do some great things this year.” said Bono. “He is a hardworking, mature young man who has the heart of a champion and a work ethic that is second to none. He competed injured last year and, now that he is healthy, the sky is the limit.” Junior Andrew Youngblom and freshman Nate Harms also compete at 149. Junior Austin Lindsay, sophomore Cody Pack and freshman Tyler White aim to fill the void left by Flynn at 157. Pack finished the season 5-1 overall and placed second at the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open last season. Lindsay competed unattached last season, posting an 8-4 record. The Jacks need to fill the 165-pound slot after a roster departure and Joe Brewster is ready for the challenge. Brewster competed unattached last season and posted a 7-5 record. Redshirt sophomore Wesley Grew and freshman Ben Schwery look to contribute, as well. Grew, a N.H. D-I states placewinner,

SEASON PREVIEW

Senior Aaron Pickrel leads the Jacks after his third season with 20-plus wins and second-highest single season winning percentage in his career.

Senior Dustin Walraven returns after his third-straight season with a winning record, including a winning record in dual competition.




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transferred from Northern Essex. “Cody Pack and Joe Brewster will shore up our middle weights and accomplish great things for us this season,” Bono said. “Morisette and Nething will battle for time, as well.” Junior John Nething II wrestled unattached to a 7-3 record last season and may fit the 174-pound slot. Senior Joe Rasmussen returns at 174, along with senior Cord Willers, sophomore Troy Morisette, and redshirt freshman Ryan Festag. Freshmen Trey Hable and Tyler White will also compete at the middle weights.

Upper Weights: 184-Hwt. SDSU returns one wrestler at the top two weight classes, but will sport a new face in the 184-pound slot. Freshman Hunter Weddington was the only wrestler at 184 in the preseason, but Shea Nolan moved down to provide some depth. Nolan competed unattached in his freshman campaign. Senior Joe Skow moves down from heavyweight to 197. Skow wrestled the entire last season at the top weight. “Skow moves down from heavyweight and is a tough match for any wrestler at 197,” Bono said. “Joe is extremely powerful and has a great desire to succeed.” Freshman Brandon Ballard is also listed at 197 and will battle for time on the mat. “Shea is a hardworking kid and will do whatever it takes to win,” said Bono. “I am very excited about his future at SDSU.” Freshmen J.J Everard and Jacob Haydel are listed as heavyweights entering the season.

Schedule The schedule consists of 18 duals, the most since the 2008-09 season, and three tournaments. The home slate includes seven duals and one tournament. SDSU opens the season at home with the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open on Nov. 4. After the open, the Jackrabbits are on the road for a full month before hosting SIUE on Dec. 8. Another full month passes, with only one event in between, before the Jacks return home to host Simpson College on Jan. 11. Three weeks later, SDSU closes out the regular season with five-straight home duals, four of which are WWC duals. “We have eight home events this year and we are celebrating our 20th year of hosting the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open,” said Bono. “We are really fired up about our first home dual of the season on Dec. 8 versus SIUE, which also serves as Youth Night with youth matches before the dual and an autograph session after the dual.” The road schedule stretches from Nevada to Illinois, Wyoming to Tennessee. “We wrestle a couple Big Ten teams and last year’s Big 12 team champion,” Bono said. “We are very excited about the schedule and how it will prepare us for March.” The Jacks face numerous schools in duals for the first time, including: Tiffin, North Carolina and Stanford. SDSU competes in one notable neutral-site dual, facing WWC opponent Wyoming in Spearfish, S.D., on Jan. 20.

Date Opponent Location Time

Nov. 4 Warren Williamson/ Daktronics Open

Brookings, S.D. All Day

Nov. 10 Indiana DeKalb, Ill. 10 a.m.

Nov. 10 Northern Illinois DeKalb, Ill. 12 p.m.

Nov. 10 Tiffin DeKalb, Ill. 2 p.m.

Nov. 18 Nebraska Lincoln, Neb. TBA

Nov. 18 North Carolina Lincoln, Neb. TBA

Nov. 24 Stanford Columbia, Mo. TBA

Nov. 24 Missouri Columbia, Mo. TBA

Nov. 30-Dec. 1

Cliff Keen Invitational Las Vegas, Nev. All Day

Dec. 8 SIUE Brookings, S.D. 7 p.m.

Date Opponent Location Time

Jan. 1-2 Southern Scuffle Chattanooga, Tenn. All Day

Jan. 11 Simpson College Brookings, S.D. 7 p.m.

Jan. 20 Wyoming* Spearfish, S.D. 2 p.m.

Jan. 27 Air Force* Colorado Springs, Colo. TBA

Jan. 27 Western State Colorado Springs, Colo. TBA

Feb. 1 Northern Iowa Brookings, S.D. 7 p.m.

Feb. 6 Utah Valley* Brookings, S.D. 7 p.m.

Feb. 8 Northern Colorado* Brookings, S.D. 7 p.m.

Feb. 15 North Dakota State* Brookings, S.D. 7 p.m.

Feb. 17 Northwestern Brookings, S.D. 1 p.m.

March 9 West Regional Laramie, Wyo. All Day

March 20-23 NCAA Championships Des Moines, Iowa All Day

2012-13 South Dakota State Wrestling Schedule

SEASON PREVIEW

* Western Wrestling Conference dual Note: Times local to event location

Senior Joe Skow moves down from heavyweight to 197 for the 2012-13 season after competing all of 2011-12 at the top spot.

Senior Joe Rasmussen is one of the many wrestlers competing for a spot in the middle of the lineup after his winningest season at SDSU.



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Coaching Staff




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Coaching Staff

Résumé • Ranks fifth on the all-time

wins list at Tennessee at Chattanooga (39 wins in three seasons)

• Ranks third on the all-time winning percentage list at UTC (.696)

• Led UTC to three-straight Southern Conference regular-season and tournament championships

• Three-time SoCon Wrestling Coach of the Year

• Coached two All-Americans and 19 NCAA qualifiers at UTC COLLEGIATE CAREER

• NCAA 150-pound champion

• Four-time NCAA participant

• Ranks fifth on the all-time competition wins list at Iowa State (130 wins in four seasons)

Entering his first year as head wrestling coach at South Dakota State, Chris Bono brings knowledge and success to the program.

At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Bono produced three Southern Conference titles, two All-Americans, and 19 NCAA qualifiers.

During his three seasons, UTC scheduled many nationally ranked teams. Bono coached the Mocs to wins over Ohio State in 2009 and 2010; the Buckeyes were ranked No. 8 at the time of the second loss.

Bono was named head coach at UTC on July 29, 2006 and wasted little time directing the Mocs to their 22nd Southern Conference championship. He coached nine wrestlers to the 2007 NCAA Championships, a feat matched only by Minnesota.

In his first season, Bono guided the Mocs to a 16-1 dual-match record, including an 11-match win streak to start the season and a victory at No. 14 Ohio State. He received high consideration for National Coach of the Year honors from RevWrestling.com.

Bono joined the UTC staff in 2005 after serving nine years as an assistant coach at Iowa State. He was the Cyclones’ head assistant coach for five seasons.

In Bono’s final year on the ISU staff, the Cyclones earned a third-place finish in the Big 12 Conference and a sixth-place showing at the NCAA Championships.

A native of Gilbert, Iowa, Bono was named the National Wrestling Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year in 2002 for his role in ISU’s success.

Bono lettered at Iowa State from 1994-97 and ranks fifth on the program’s all-time wins list with 130 victories. He won the NCAA 150-pound title as a junior.

A four-time NCAA participant, Bono placed fifth at the Nationals as a sophomore and second as a senior. As a freshman, he finished eighth at the Big Eight Conference Championships and was runner-up finish his sophomore year. Bono won the Big Eight title as a junior and was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the inaugural Big 12 Conference Championship in 1997. He was 115-17 his final three seasons.

Following his senior season, Bono wrestled as a freestyle competitor and defeated Doug Schwab, 5-4, to take third place at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials in Las Vegas, Nev.

In 2003, Bono won the 145.5-pound title at the U.S. Senior Freestyle National Championships in Las Vegas, qualifying for the World Team Trials in Indianapolis, Ind., where he was runner-up. Bono was a U.S. World Cup team member, earning the gold medal at the 2003 World Cup Wrestling Championships in Boise, Idaho, and was a member of the national team at the 2003 Titan Games in San Jose, Calif.

Bono earned the U.S. Senior Freestyle No. 1 national ranking at 145.5 pounds and a spot on the U.S. World Team. He began the year with a first-place showing at the Dave Schultz Memorial in Colorado Springs, Colo., followed by a fourth-place finish at the Kiev Grand Prix in Kiev, Ukraine. Bono won a bronze medal at the Pan American Championships in Caracara, Venezuela, and placed third at the U.S. Freestyle National Championships in Las Vegas, earning a berth to the World Team Trials.

At the 2002 World Team Trials, Bono swept through the mini-tournament beating Reggie Wright (Gator WC) of Colorado Springs, Colo., 3-1 and Schwab (Hawkeye WC) of Iowa City, Iowa, 3-2 to advance to the finals. In the 145.5-pound championship, Bono defeated Jamill Kelly (Gator WC) of Stillwater, Okla., 3-1 and 3-0, earning his second consecutive World Team Trials title.

Chris BonoHead CoachIowa State, ‘97First Season



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In a special wrestle-off for the 145.5-pound spot on the 2002 U.S. World Team, Bono defeated Bill Zadick (Hawkeye WC) of Iowa City, Iowa, two matches to one, 2-3, 3-1, 3-2 (OT), to earn his second consecutive trip to the World Championships. However, the U.S. World Team did not compete at the World Championships in Tehran, Iran.

Bono captured top honors at the 2004 NYAC Invitational with a victory in the finals over 2004 NCAA champion Jesse Jantzen, formerly of Harvard. He also earned a 66-kilogram title at the 20th annual Sunkist International Open with a win in the finals over former 2003 NCAA 149-pound champion and current Arizona State assistant coach Eric Larkin.

Bono competed at the 2005 World Championships in September in Budapest, Hungary. At the 2005 World Team Trials, Bono, the No. 1 seed, captured the title at 66 kilograms by defeating Jared Lawrence two matches to none.

In May of 2006, Bono beat Japan’s Kohei Fujimoto (1-0, 2-0), Uzbekistan’s Muradollo Ablokulov (2-4, 1-0, 2-0) and Russia’s Jirair Oganesyan (1-1, 5-4) at the Independence Cup Grand Prix in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He finished with the silver medal after losing 0-1, 2-1, 1-1 to Russia’s Andrey Sementsov on a takedown with 14 seconds left in the final period. Sementsov was the reigning Junior European champion.

Bono won the 2007 U.S. Freestyle national title in Las Vegas and received an automatic bid to the World Team Trials. Seeded fourth at 145.5 pounds at Nationals, he defeated second-seeded Lawrence for the title. At the 2007 World Team Trials, Bono finished runner-up to Schwab in the finals by a 2-1 score. He lost in the challenge finals in Las Vegas at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials.

Bono earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Iowa State in 1997. He and his wife, Niki, have two daughters, Josie and Ellie.

Coaching Staff

BonoYear-By-Year

South Dakota State UniversitySEASON OVERALL CONF. NCAA

First season

Totals N/A N/A N/A

Tennessee at ChattanoogaSEASON OVERALL CONF. NCAA

2006-07 16-1-0 5-0 20th

2007-08 11-6-0 5-0 37th

2008-09 12-10-0 5-0 52nd

Totals 39-17-0 15-0

Overall

NOTES: Through 2003-04, SDSU was a member of the North Central Conference. SDSU competed as Division I Independent during 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. SDSU moved to the Western Wrestling Conference in 2006-07 season.




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The most decorated wrestler in South Dakota State University history, Chad Lamer joins the Jackrabbit wrestling coaching staff for the fourth year (non-consecutive) as a volunteer assistant for the 2012-13 season.A Colton native, Lamer won three consecutive NCAA Division II national titles at two different weight classes during his standout career at SDSU from 1992-96, during which he compiled a 132-30-2 record to finish as the all-time victories leader in school history at that time. As a true freshman, Lamer placed eighth in the 167-pound weight class at the 1992 national meet to earn All-America honors.After a redshirt season, Lamer went on to win individual national titles at 177 pounds in both 1994 and 1995, then closed out his collegiate career by winning the 190-pound title in 1996. He was named the Outstanding Wrestler of the 1996 NCAA Division II Championships and was also honored as South Dakota Male College

Athlete of the Year in 1996.In addition, Lamer won North Central Conference individual titles in 1995 and 1996.Lamer stayed on as an assistant coach at SDSU for the 1996-97 season while he completed his degree in landscape design, and helped guide the Jackrabbits to an NCC team title as a member of head coach Jason Liles’ staff.While competing for the Hawkeye Wrestling Club, Lamer pursued a Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.Most recently, Lamer served as volunteer assistant coach at Oregon State.

Coaching Staff

Chad LamerVolunteer AssistantSouth Dakota State, ‘97Fourth Season

Sorenson, a two-time national qualifier for Iowa State, finished his career with a 93-31 overall record, including a 42-9 mark in dual meets. He was a two-time Big 12 Conference placewinner, taking third in 2010 and second in 2012.He also earned numerous athletic and academic honors in his time at ISU including: Team Captain, Total Commitment Award, Outstanding Wrestler Award, Dr. Wise Burroughs Leadership Award and the Iowa State University Academic Award.Sorenson also spent time as a volunteer strength and conditioning coach at his alma mater during the past season. He trained NBA prospect Royce White, along with Olympic sport student-athletes and many Cyclone sports teams.

Andrew SorensonAssistant CoachIowa State, ‘12First Season

Silva served as an assistant coach at the Northwest Wrestling Regional Training Center in Corvallis, Ore., for the past three years. The NWRTC is an Olympic-level regional training center that provides services for senior-level athletes to achieve national and international success. The majority of his time was spent with student-athletes at Oregon State University.Prior to his time at the NWRTC, Silva was a volunteer assistant under Bono at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for three seasons. A two-year starter for the Mocs, Silva claimed the Southern Conference heavyweight title as a senior and was part of the Mocs’ SoCon team championship in 2006.Silva put together an impressive post-collegiate career on the international wrestling stage, as well. He is a four-time World Team Member for Mexico, three-time Freestyle Pan American medalist and 2012 Olympic alternate

over seven years of international experience.Before wrestling at UTC, Silva was a two-time Junior College All-American at North Idaho College. He placed second at the national tournament his sophomore year and was third as a freshman. Silva led the team to the Junior College National Championship in 2002.

Israel SilvaAssistant CoachTennessee at Chattanooga, ‘06First Season



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Coaching & Support Staff

Andrew Stocks is entering his first season as strength and conditioning coach for the Jackrabbits wrestling team.Stocks is a graduate assistant pursuing a master’s degree in nutrition, exercise, and food sciences.Before coming to South Dakota State, he received a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.After graduating, he completed strength and conditioning internships at the University of Michigan, the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., and the University of Missouri.Andrew is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and by USA Weightlifting as a Level I Sports Performance Coach.

Andrew StocksStrenth and Conditioning CoachWisconsin-La Crosse ‘10First season

Nathan Moe joined the South Dakota State staff as the head strength and conditioning coach in August 2005, where he works directly with the Jackrabbit football, volleyball, baseball and softball teams. He also oversees the design and implementation of the year-round strength and conditioning programs for all of South Dakota State’s 21 varsity sports.Moe came to South Dakota State after heading the strength and conditioning program at Eastern Illinois University for three years, where he oversaw the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for all 22 of the Panthers’ varsity sports.Before his days with the Panthers in Charleston, Ill., Moe worked as the assistant strength and conditioning

coach at Rice University in Houston, Texas, where he worked with the Owls’ football strength program, while being directly responsible for men’s and women’s track, men’s and women’s tennis, women’s swimming, women’s soccer and men’s golf.From 1997 through the spring of 1999, Moe worked as a graduate assistant in the strength and conditioning program at the University of Texas in Austin, where he earned a MEd. in Exercise Physiology. He also worked in private business in physical fitness in Austin and Houston, Texas and in Fargo, N.D.A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a USA Weightlifting Certified Club Coach, Moe also maintains certifications in the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.A Minnesota native, Moe graduated from Moorhead State University in Moorhead, Minn., in 1996, with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science. He also earned all-conference honors as a linebacker for the 1995 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference champion Dragons. Moe and his wife Colleen live in Brookings with their son, Zachary and daughter Kylie.

Nate MoeHead Strenth and Conditioning CoachMinnesota State-Moorhead ‘96Second season




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Wrestling Support Staff

Owen Stanley brought a wealth of professional collegiate experience with him when he joined the South Dakota State staff in July 2009, where he oversees an athletic training staff that includes five assistant trainers and five graduate assistants.A native of Macungie, Pa., Stanley earned a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from West Chester University (Pa.) in 2002. He went on to earn a master’s degree in kinesiology and health promotion at the University of Kentucky in 2005, while serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the Wildcats’ football and baseball teams.Upon graduating from Kentucky, Stanley joined the athletic training staff at the University of Northern Iowa in 2005, working as the assistant director of athletic training services and head football athletic trainer.

In 2007, Stanley accepted the position of assistant athletic trainer for the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs, where he worked until joining the Jackrabbits.Stanley’s other professional experience includes internships with the NFL’s New York Jets and the Philadelphia Wings of the Professional Indoor Lacrosse league.In addition to his athletic training experience, Stanley gave presentations at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and the Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Symposium. He also chaired the Young Professionals Committee of the Missouri Athletic Trainers Association and served as an E-Mentor for NATA.Owen and and his wife Erin live in Brookings.

Owen StanleyDirector of Sports MedicineWest Chester ‘02, Kentucky ‘05Third season

In his free time, Bryce Kern participates in many outdoor activities.While he spends a lot of time at work and in school, Kern also enjoys hunting, fishing, cycling, hiking and backyard sports.

Bryce KernCertified Athletic TrainerWisconsin-Eau ClaireFirst season



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Jackrabbit Wrestlers




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Tyler JohnsonSenior141 poundsCanton, S.D.

2011-12: Posted a 2-6 overall record with two major decisions ... 2012 Western Wrestling Conference Coaches’ Honor Roll

2010-11: Named to the Western Wrestling Conference All-Academic Team with a 3.397 GPA in manufacturing engineering ... Tallied a 1-14 record overall ... Win came by fall in four minutes, 35 seconds

2009-10: Lone win of his freshman season came via forfeit at North Dakota State (2/18)

Before SDSU: Played football and wrestled in high school ... Four-time varsity letter winner and three-time state qualifier ... Finished with a 110-48 high school record ... 2005-06 qualified for state as a 112 pounder ... 2006-07 had a 33-22 record and quailfied for state at 130 pounds while being named most improved wrestler ... 2007-08 named most improved wrestler while qualifing for state at 140 pounds with a 41-15 record to place eighth ... 2008-09 state qualifier at 140 pounds with a 45-8 record

Education: Majoring in Engineering

Career StatisticsSeason Wins Losses Pins

2009-10 1 18 0

2010-11 1 14 1

2011-12 2 6 0

Total 4 38 1

Aaron PickrelSenior125 poundsWatertown, S.D.

2011-12: Led the team with a 23-11 overall record, including 10-3 in duals and 4-2 in the Western Wrestling Conference ... Placed in three tournaments, including a fourth-place finish at the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open ... Scored four falls, three major decisions, 15 decisions and one forfeit/default ... Fastest fall in 0:56 ... NWCA All-Academic Division I Team honors ... Earned the No. 3 seed at the West Regional ... WWC All-Academic Team (second-best GPA in the

conference)

2010-11: Named to the National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Academic Team and the Western Wrestling Conference All-Academic Team with a 3.856 GPA as a biology/pre-medicine major ... Owned the second-highest GPA in the WWC ... Recorded a 26-10 record on the season, including 7-3 in duals and 4-3 in the WWC ... Went 5-0 in falls on the season with the quickest in one minute three seconds

2009-10: Posted a 24-13 record, second most wins on the team, and placed fourth at the NCAA West Regional at 125 pounds ... Earned a 3.867 cumulative GPA and ranks third among all academic honorees on Division I All-Academic team ... Named Most Outstanding Freshman on the team and earned the Highest GPA award for the second season in a row ... Placed fifth at the season opening Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open (11/7) and fifth in the elite division at the Kaufmann/Brand Open (11/21) ... Scored the only SDSU points at Iowa State with a 9-3 decision (11/12) ... Finished third at the Harold Nichols Open (11/14)

2008-09: Took a redshirt in his freshman season with an 21-11 record ... Won the 125 pound weight division at the season opening Warren Williamson Open with four consecutive wins ... Placed sixth at 125 pounds at the Northern Iowa Open ... Won five of his six matches, including one by technical fall and another by pinfall, at the Kaufman-Brand Open ... Along with teammate Weston Ginther, Pickrel had that highest GPA on the team with a 4.0.

Education: Majoring in Pre-Medicine


2008-09 (redshirt) 21 11 1

2009-10 24 13 4

2010-11 26 10 5

2011-12 23 11 4

Total 94 45 14



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Joe RasmussenSenior174 poundsAnkeny, Iowa

2011-12: Finished 9-17 overall, 3-9 in duals and 1-4 in the Western Wrestling Conference ... Scored three falls and six decisions ... Fastest fall in 2:15

2010-11: Named to the Western Wrestling Conference Coaches’ Honor Roll with a 3.128 GPA in Engineering ... Recorded a 2-20 record overall, including 0-10 in duals and 0-8 in the WWC

2009-10: Compiled a 6-16 record as a freshman at 174 pounds ... Had his quickest pin of the season (1:20) at the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open (11/7) ... Won a pair of matches at the Kaufman-Brand Open (11/21) ... Pinned his opponent from SIU-Edwardsville in 5:44 (1/20)

Before SDSU: State runner-up and a state finalist in football ... Played football (2007-08) and baseball (2008-09) along with wrestling all four years of high school ... Academic All-Conference in all sports from 2006-2009

Education: Majoring in Civil Engineering

Joe SkowSenior197 poundsJackson, Minn.

2011-12: Finished 5-18 overall, 3-10 in duals and 1-5 in the Western Wrestling Conference ... Scored three falls and two forfeit/defaults ... Fastest fall in 1:58 ... WWC All-Academic Team

Before SDSU: Two-time NAIA national qualifier ... Two-time NWCA-NAIA All-Academic Team ... Great Plains Athletic Conference champion ... 45 career wins (most all-time) ... High school state entrant (2008) ...

Team champions (2008) ... 88 career wins ... All-conference performer


2011-12 5 18 3

Total 5 18 3


2009-10 6 16 2

2010-11 2 20 0

2011-12 9 17 3

Total 17 53 5




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Dustin WalravenSenior149 poundsHuron, S.D.

2011-12: 16-12 overall, 7-5 in duals and 2-3 in the Western Wrestling Conference ... Led the team with five falls to go along with five major decisions, five decisions and one forfeit/default ... Fastest fall in 2:16 ... Placed fifth at the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open

2010-11: Redshirted the 2010-11 season ... Compiled a 17-8 record on the season wrestling unattached

2009-10: Ended his sophomore season with a 20-14 record and five pins ... Third on the team in wins at 141 pounds ... Given the Weight Room Award at the team banquet ... Took home a first-place finish in the Amateur Division at 141 pounds at the Kaufmann-Brand Open (11/21), compiled a 4-0 record, winning three matches by decision and one by fall, defeated Bart Reiter, unattached from the University of Minnesota, 3-2 in the championship match ... Went 3-2 at the Tournament of Champions in Reno, Nev. (12/20) ... One of two wrestlers to score at Northern Iowa (1/23) ... Placed fourth at the NCAA West Regional (3/6)

2008-09: Finished third on the team in wins as a freshman with a 22-19 record, whlie also notching eight pins ... Had three major decisions and 10 takedowns ... Wrestling at 141 pounds, Walraven won the Dragon Open, placed fourth at the Warren Williamson Open and sixth at the Harold Nichols Open ... Had a seven match winning streak during the middle of the season and also won 10 of 11 over that stretch

Before SDSU: A state place winner every year since 7th grade ... Recorded a 198-18 record ... Placed sixth place at 103 pounds as a 7th grader at the state tournament ... notched his first state title at 112 pounds as an eighth grader ... At 119 pounds as a freshman, finished third ... Finished first in the state his final three years of high school at 130 pounds as a sophomore and 135 pounds as a junior and senior ... Was named South Dakota Outstanding Wrestler... Placed fourth at Junior and Senior Nationals ... Six-time letterwinner in wrestling ... Four-time track letterwinner and three-time letterwinner in football

Education: Majoring in History/Physical Education


2008-09 22 19 8

2009-10 20 14 5

2010-11 17 8 0

2011-12 16 12 5

Total 75 53 18

Cord WillersSenior174 poundsShenandoah, Iowa

2011-12: 1-2 on the season with one fall (2:07)

2010-11: Tallied a 4-15 record on the season, including 2-10 in duals and 1-5 in Western Wrestling Conference action

2009-10: Went 1-1 during his sophomore season ... Pinned his opponent in the second round of the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open in 2:55 (11/7)

2008-09: Finished his freshman season with a 1-5 record ... Recorded a pin at the Kaufman-Brand Open (11/21)

Before SDSU: Recorded a 46-8 record his senior season en route to a 144-40 career mark

Education: Majoring in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) with a minor in Psychology with plans to enter the military through the ROTC program


2008-09 1 5 1

2009-10 1 1 1

2010-11 4 15 0

2011-12 1 2 0

Total 7 23 2



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Kevin CarusoJunior157 poundsLas Vegas, Nev.

2011-12: Posted a 6-6 overall record with six decisions

2010-11: Tallied a 4-9 record on the season

Before SDSU: Placed third at the state tournament ... Had a 91-29 record his junior and senior year ... As a senior, placed fourth at Brute-Adidas Nationals in Kansas City, Mo.

Education: Majoring in Entrepreneurial Studies

John Nething IIJunior174 poundsPaynesville, Minn.

2011-12: 7-3 overall on the season ... Scored one fall (3:20), one major decision, three decisions and two forfeits/defaults ... 2012 Western Wrestling Conference Coaches’ Honor Roll

2010-11: Named to the Western Wrestling Conference Coaches’ Honor Roll with a 3.143 GPA in pre-economics ... compiled a 6-18 overall record, including 2-10 duals and 1-4 in the WWC ... won one match by

major decision and five by decision

Before SDSU: 155-59 in his prep career … named all-conference champion freshman year … placed sixth at state sophomore and junior years … finished third at state senior year … finished first at Rumble on the Red … named to the all-state team three times and all-conference team four times … also participated in track and field and football… named New London-Spicer High School 2010 Senior Athlete of the Year … also excelling in the classroom, was named to the MWCA all-state academic team and the Guillotne all-state academic third-team in 2010 and honorable mention in 2009

Education: Majoring in Consumer Affairs

2011-12: Posted an 8-4 overall record with one place in one major decision, five decisions and two forfeits/defaults

Before SDSU: 2010 NJCAA national qualifier (157 pounds) ... High school state champion senior year ... Third place at the All-States Tournament senior year ... 114-20 career record

Austin LindsayR-Junior157 poundsWhitman, Mass.


2011-12 (redshirt) 8 4 0

Total 8 4 0

Andrew YoungblomJunior149 poundsMora, Minn.

2011-12: Finished 7-10 overall and 3-6 in duals ... Scored seven decisions ... WWC All-Academic Team

2010-11: Named to the Western Wrestling Conference Coaches’ Honor Roll with a 3.781 GPA as an architecture major ... Tallied a 7-15 record in his freshman season with three wins by fall, three by decision and one by major decision

Before SDSU: Three-time state qualifier placing first in 2010 and fourth in 2009 and 2008 ... Two-time all-state selection ... All-American performer ... Finished his prep career with a 201-30 record and 108 pins ... Carried a 4.0 GPA and was a National Honor Society member

Education: Majoring in Graphic Design


2010-11 7 15 3

2011-12 7 10 0

Total 14 25 3


2010-11 4 9 0

2011-12 6 6 0

Total 10 15 0


2010-11 6 18 0

2011-12 7 3 0

Total 13 21 0




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Joe BrewsterSophomore165 poundsPark Ridge, Ill.

2011-12: Posted a 7-5 overall record with six decisions and one major decision ... Placed third at the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open on six victories

2010-11: Redshirted the 2010-11 season ... Compiled a 12-6 record on the season wrestling unattached ... Named to the Western Wrestling Conference Coaches’ Honor Roll with a 3.087 GPA as a graphic design major

Before SDSU: Four-time state qualifier ... Finished his prep career with a 154-14 record ... Fargo all-American and USA Folkstyle all-American ... Illinois Freestyle and Greco-Roman state champion ... Northern Plains freestyle champion and Western Regional Greco-Roman champion



2010-11 (redshirt) 12 6 0

2011-12 7 5 0

Total 19 11 0

Cody PackSophomore157 poundsQuincy, Calif.

2011-12: Finished 5-1 overall and 2-0 in duals ... Scored one technical fall, one major decision and three decisions ... Placed second at the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open

2010-11: Redshirted the 2010-11 season

Before SDSU: Had a career record of 192-6 ... Seven-time Fargo AA champion ... Nine-time California

freestyle/Greco/Folkstyle state champion ... Two-time USA triple crown winner ... California state champion freshman and sophomore seasons... Three-time California triple crown winner ... Six-time world all-star team member ... 2008 junior world team alternate ... Also excelled in the classroom with two academic honors

Education: Majoring in Education


2010-11 (redshirt) Did not compete

2011-12 5 1 0

Total 5 1 0

Shea NolanSophomore184 poundsRio Rancho, N.M.

2011-12: Posted a 4-7 overall record wth one fall (2:58) and three decisions

Before SDSU: Three-time state champion ... Reno Tournament All-American



2011-12 4 7 1

Total 4 7 1

Troy MorisetteSophomore174 poundsOakdale, Minn.

2011-12: 9-11 overall in tournament play ... Scored two falls, one major decision, five decisions and one forfeit/default ... Fastest fall in 4:01 ... Placed fourth at the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open

2010-11: Redshirted the 2010-11 season

Before SDSU: Placed sixth at the Minnesota state tournament twice ... part of a sixth place team at the

state tourney ... two-time team captain ... compiled a 143-51 record through high school ... majoring in Computer Science


2010-11 (redshirt) Did not compete

2011-12 9 11 2

Total 9 11 2



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Will JamesJunior141 poundsCharleston, S.C.

Before SDSU: State runner-up ... Three-time state qualifier ... 137-15 high school record ... Academic All-American in D-II

Transfer from Belmont Abbey and St. Andrews

Eric OrozcoJunior133 poundsPorterville, Calif.

Before SDSU: California JUCO state champion at 133 pounds (2011) ... Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament ... Two-time Academic All-American

Transfer from West Hills College Lemoore

Brandon BallardFreshman197 poundsBrooklyn Park, Md.

Before SDSU: State champion at 197 pounds ... All-Metro ... All-County ... 84-13 career record ... 33-2 senior year

J.J. EverardFreshman285 poundsEtiwanda, Calif.

Before SDSU: 5 Counties champion ... Two-time CIF champion ... Two-time Master’s placewinner ... Third at Doc Buchanan Invitational ... Competed to the Round of 12 at the California State Wrestling Championships the past two seasons (California consists of only one class for all high schools) ... 182-31 high school record

Wesley GrewRedshirt Sophomore165 poundsPlaistow, N.H.

Before SDSU: Third-place N.H. D-I states (2010) ... Fourth-place N.H. D-I states (2009) ... Four-time N.H. team state champions ... Four-time New England champions ... 38-13 record senior year ... Lacrosse team captain

Transfer from Massachusetts Maritime Academy (2010-12) and Northern Essex Community College (2012)

David KlingsheimJunior125 poundsPasadena, Calif.

Before SDSU: Big 12 Champion and NCAA Qualifier at 125 pounds (2011) ... Gatorade Rookie of the Year Award (2011) ... Started both seasons at Nebraska ... Two-time California state champion in high school ... Four-time medalist ... Four-time Greco All-American ... Four-time Freestyle All-American ... Greco National Champion (2009) ... Fila Junior Greco National Championships runner-up (2009) ... Seven-time Freestyle state champion ... Eight-time Greco state champion ... California Dream Team member (2009) ... Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award (2009)

Transfer from the University of Nebraska

Ryan FestagR-Freshman174 poundsEagle, Idaho

2011-12: 2-6 overall on the season

Before SDSU: Three-time state qualifier ... Fourth place at state ... Three-time Greco state champion ... Freestyle state champion ... Greco All-American


2010-11 (redshirt) 2 6 0

Total 2 6 0




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Ben FichterFreshman157 poundsSioux Falls, S.D.

Before SDSU: Three-time state placewinner (third as a senior, fifth as a junior, sixth as a sophomore)

Ben GilletteFreshman141 poundsRedfield, S.D.

Before SDSU: 2012 South Dakota Class B Wrestler of the Year ... Two-time South Dakota State B champion (126 pounds in 2012, 112 pounds in 2010) ... Two-time Stat B runner-up (125 pounds in 2011, 112 in 2009) ... 2011 Disney Duals 6-6 ... 2010 Junior Olympics freestyle 9-3 ... Placed in multiple state track events ... Third in the mile and fifth in the 800m dash at state (2012) ... 2010 cross country team state champions ... Placed 32nd at state ... All-Area and All-Conference running back ... Letterwinner in football, cross country and track

National Honors Society ... Good Citizenship Award ... 4.0 High School GPA

Max MalaveFreshman125 poundsEvergreen Park, Ill.

Before SDSU: Three-time Freestyle/Greco national qualifier (2010-2012) ... All-American in the ASICS Folksyle National Tournament at 113 pounds (2012) ... Fifth place in the Border Wars National Tournament at 112 pounds (2011) ... NUWAY National Champion at 112 pounds (2011) ... IWAY State Champion at 112 pounds (2011) ... Fourth place in the Border Wars National Tournament at 119 pounds (2010) ... Indy National Champion at 105 pounds (2010) ... Midwest Army National Champion at 112 pounds (2010) ...62-34 overall record

Freshman Achievement Award (2009) ... Second Honors (2010) ... Junior Achievement Award (2011) ... Second Honors (2011) ... First Honors (2012) ... Graduated with an Honors Diploma (2012)

Brance SimmsFreshman133 poundsMt. Pleasant, Iowa

Before SDSU: Three-time placewinner on the Twin River Valley wrestling team ... Best finish was state champion as a junior ... Fifth and runner-up finishes at state

Ben SchweryFreshman165 poundsUnderwood, Iowa

Before SDSU: Three-time Iowa 3A state qualifier ... Fourth place at state (170 pounds)

Jacob HaydelFreshman285 poundsBrusly, La.

Before SDSU: Three-time Louisiana state champion, one-time runner-up ... Posted a 51-1 overall record his senior season ... Two-time Fargo All-American ... Virginia Beach All-American ... Southeast Regionals Greco/Freestyle champion ... 2011 Junior Nationals Greco-Roman All-American ... NHSCA Sophomore Division All-American in 2009

Trey HableFreshman174 poundsAlbert Lea, Minn.

Before SDSU: 2012 Minnesota Class AAA runner-up at 170 pounds ... Placed third at the 2011 Minnesota Christmas Tournament

Nate HarmsFreshman149 poundsUrbandale, Iowa

Before SDSU: Three-time Iowa state qualifier ... Class 3A fifth place (2011, 2012) ... Folkstyle All-American ... Outstanding Freshman Award ... Two-time E-Leet Award ... Most Courageous Award



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NCAA SCORING FOR WRESTLINGEscape 1 Point

Takedown 2 Points

Reversal 2 Points

Near Fall 2 or 3 Points

One minute or more of time advantage 1 Point

NCAA DECISIONS FOR WRESTLINGWin by fall When one wrestler holds any part of both of their opponent’s shoulders in continuous

contact with the mat for one second

Win by technical fall When one wrestler secures an advantage of 15 points over an opponent

Win by major decision When one wrestler has a margin of victory of eight or more points over an opponent

Win by decision When one wrestler has a margin of victory of less than eight points over an opponent or wins in a sudden victory period

Win by default When one wrestler is unable to continue competing during the match

Win by disqualification When one wrestler is banned from participating further in a match by virtue of penalties

Win by forfeit When one wrestler fails to appear for the match

Tyler WhiteFreshman174 poundsReeds Spring, Mo.

Before SDSU: Posted an 152-14 overall record with 114 falls at Reeds Spring HS ... Holds school records in both wins and falls ... Class 2A 152-pound state champion (2011) ... Three-time state placewinner (2010, 2011, 2012)

Hunter WeddingtonFreshman184 poundsAndover, Kan.

Before SDSU: Three-time Kansas state placewinner (second in 2012, fourth in 2011, sixth in 2010) ... Principal’s Advisor Board ... Board member on Substance Abuse Committee for school district

Chet UteschFreshman125 poundsAkron, Iowa

Before SDSU: Four-year varsity captain ... Four-time All-Sentinal ... Plymoth County Wrestler of the Year ... Three-time state placewinner ... Best finish was third place as a senior ... Holds the school record for career wins with 177 victories

Football team captain ... First-team All-District ... All-Sentinal Team ... Tim Tindall Award recipient ... Golf state qualifier ... First-Team All-Conference ... Low

average, low putt average




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2011-12 Review



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Dual 10

Northern Iowa 25, SDSU 12

February 5, 2012

125 - Aaron Pickrel (SDSU) fall Cruse Aarhus (UNI), 3:36

133 - Joe Colon (UNI) maj. dec. Nick Chavez (SDSU), 12-0

141 - Dustin Walraven (SDSU) dec. Levi Wolfensperger (UNI), 2-0

149 - Seth Noble (UNI) dec. Andrew Youngblom (SDSU), 4-3

157 - David Bonin (UNI) dec. Nick Flynn (SDSU), 4-1

165 - Riley Banach (UNI) dec. Dillon Reid (SDSU), 13-7

174 - Joe Rasmussen (SDSU) dec. Onni Prestidge (UNI), 10-5

184 - Ryan Loder (UNI) tech fall Troy Morisette (SDSU), 4:25 (17-2)

197 - Taylor Kettman (UNI) dec. Nick Mart (SDSU), 6-4

Hwt. - Blayne Beale (UNI) maj. dec. Joe Skow (SDSU), 14-1

2011-12 Dual Results

Dual 11

Utah Valley 21, SDSU 18

February 10, 2012

149 - Josh Wilson (UV) dec. Andrew Youngblom (SDSU), 6-0

157 - Nick Flynn (SDSU) fall Napoleon Aniciete (UV), 6:19

165 - Ethan Smith (UV) fall Dillon Reid (SDSU), 4:46

174 - Monte Schmalhaus (UV) dec. Joe Rasmussen (SDSU), 7-1

184 - David Prieto (UV) dec. Tony Lisek (SDSU), 5-3

197 - Nick Mart (SDSU) dec. Brian Chamberlain (UV), 5-3

Hwt. - Joe Skow (SDSU) fall Dustin Dennison (UV), 1:58

125 - Aaron Pickrel (SDSU) dec. Colby Christensen (UV), 7-2

133 - Blake Mangum (UV) dec. Nick Chavez (SDSU), 3-1

141 - Avery Garner (UV) dec. Dustin Walraven (SDSU), 10-6

Dual 12

Northern Colorado 27, SDSU 15

February 12, 2012

Hwt. – Henry Chirino (NC) dec. Joe Skow (SDSU), 3-0

125 – Aaron Pickrel (SDSU) fall Jesse Meis (NC), 4:59

133 – Sam Bauer (NC) dec. Nick Chavez (SDSU), 4-2

141 – Casey Cruz (NC) dec. Dustin Walraven (SDSU), 7-6

149 – Justin Gonzales (NC) inj. def. Andrew Youngblom (SDSU), 4:19

157 – Nick Flynn (SDSU) dec. Charlie McMartin (NC), 6-3

165 – Gabe Burak (NC) fall Troy Morisette (SDSU), 3:37

174 – Dillon Reid (SDSU) fall Jarrod Betchtold (NC), 4:48

184 – Cody McAninch (NC) dec. Tony Lisek (SDSU), 14-7

197 – Nick Bayer (NC) dec. Nick Mart (SDSU), 4-3

Dual 7

Air Force 37, SDSU 6

January 29, 2012

165 - Dillon Reid (SDSU) dec. Colby Kluesner (AF), 6-4

174 - Clayton Gable (AF) tech fall Joe Rasmussen (SDSU), 6:24 (16-1)

184 - Greg Isley (AF) dec. Tony Lisek (SDSU), 9-4

197 - Josh Mohr (AF) maj. dec. Nick Mart (SDSU), 13-0

Hwt. - Jared Erickson (AF) dec. Joe Skow (SDSU), 3-2

125 - Aaron Pickrel (SDSU) dec. Greg Rinker (AF), 4-2

133 - Dylan Hyder (AF) fall Nick Chavez (SDSU), 2:55

141 - Carter McElhany (AF) fall Tyler Johnson (SDSU), 4:06

149 - Cole VonOhlen (AF) wins by forfeit

157 - Josh Kreimier (AF) maj. dec. Nick Flynn (SDSU), 12-4

Dual 8

Indiana 30, SDSU 8

February 3, 2012

125 - Zach Zimmer (IU) dec. Aaron Pickrel (SDSU), 4-2

133 - Joe Duca (IU) dec. Nick Chavez (SDSU), 10-4

141 - Dustin Walraven (SDSU) dec. Matt Ortega (IU), 12-6

149 - Taylor Walsh (IU) fall Andrew Youngblom (SDSU), 2:29

157 - Nick Flynn (SDSU) dec. Sawyer Morris (IU), 3-2

165 - Dillon Reid (SDSU) dec. Preston Keiffer (IU), 6-1

174 - Ryan LeBlanc (IU) tech fall Joe Rasmussen (SDSU), 17-1 (6:33)

184 - Luke Sheridan (IU) dec. Tony Lisek (SDSU), 3-2

197 - Matt Powless (IU) fall Nick Mart (SDSU), 2:25

Hwt. - Adam Chalfant (IU) maj. dec. Joe Skow (SDSU), 15-3

Dual 9

SDSU 25, SIUE 15

February 3, 2012

125 - Aaron Pickrel (SDSU) wins by forfeit

133 - Brendan Murphy (SIUE) dec. Nick Chavez (SDSU), 11-5

141 - Dillon Pousson (SIUE) fall Dustin Walraven (SDSU), 2:16

149 - Andrew Youngblom (SDSU) dec. Derrick Pousson (SIUE), 7-4

157 - Nick Flynn (SDSU) maj. dec. Kyle Lowman (SIUE), 15-7

165 - Dillon Reid (SDSU) maj. dec. Steven Ross (SIUE), 12-3

174 - Deshoun White (SIUE) dec. Joe Rasmussen (SDSU), 8-4

184 - Cole Brandt (SIUE) dec. Tony Lisek (SDSU), 9-3

197 - Nick Mart (SDSU) dec. Cole Rogers (SIUE), 8-4

Hw.t - Joe Skow (SDSU) wins by forfeit

Dual 5

SDSU 20, Southwest MN State 18

December 9, 2011

125 - Aaron Pickrel (SDSU) dec. Travis Borchert (SMSU), 6-2

133 - Justin Reinsma (SMSU) wins by forfeit

141 - Dustin Walraven (SDSU) maj. dec. Ethan Hildebrant (SMSU), 13-3

149 - Andrew Youngblom (SDSU) dec. Codie Lane (SMSU), 11-10

157 - Nick Flynn (SDSU) maj. dec. Blaine Miller (SMSU), 16-3

165 - Dillon Reid (SDSU) dec. Jacob Begin (SMSU), 8-6

174 - Joe Rasmussen (SDSU) dec. Trent Molacek (SMSU), 7-6

184 - Micah Larson (SMSU) medical forfeit Tony Lisek (SDSU)

197 - Martin Hagen (SMSU) dec. Nick Mart (SDSU), 11-6

Hwt. - Cole Wilson (SMSU) dec. Joe Skow (SDSU), 7-5

Dual 4

SDSU 25, Northern State 18

December 9, 2011

125 - Aaron Pickrel (SDSU) dec. Anthony Bruno (NSU), 8-2

133 - Ian Muirhead (NSU) wins by forfeit

141 - Dustin Walraven (SDSU) wins by forfeit

149 - Andrew Youngblom (SDSU) dec. Beau Voegeli (NSU), 10-4

157 - Nick Flynn (SDSU) maj. dec. Neil Sell (NSU), 10-2

165 - Dillon Reid (SDSU) dec. Blake Lundgren (NSU), 9-4

174 - Donnie Bowden (NSU) maj. dec. Joe Rasmussen (SDSU), 10-0

184 - Chad Gibson (NSU) dec. Tony Lisek (SDSU), 5-1

197 - Nick Mart (SDSU) fall Baker Haar (NSU), 0:57

Hwt. - Matt Meuleners (NSU) tech fall Joe Skow (SDSU), 3:52

Dual 6

Nebraska 37, SDSU 3

December 17, 2011

125 - Aaron Pickrel (SDSU) dec. Shawn Nagel (NEB), 13-7

133 - Ridge Kiley (NEB) wins by forfeit

141 - Jake Sueflohn (NEB) dec. Dustin Walraven (SDSU), 6-2

149 - Brandon Wilbourne (NEB) dec. Andrew Youngblom (SDSU), 9-2

157 - James Green (NEB) maj. dec. Nick Flynn (SDSU), 15-4

165 - Robert Kokesh (NEB) maj. dec. Dillon Reid (SDSU), 17-4

174 - Tyler Koehn (NEB) maj. dec. Joe Rasmussen (SDSU), 18-6

184 - Josh Ihnen (NEB) maj. dec. Troy Morisette (SDSU), 17-5

197 - James Nakashima (NEB) maj. dec. Nick Mart (SDSU), 17-5

Hwt. - Tucker Lane (NEB) tech fall Joe Skow (SDSU), 18-3

Dual 2

Campbell 23, SDSU 15

November 18, 2011

125 - Aaron Pickrel (SDSU) dec. Josh Fisher (C), 7-3

133 - Tanner Bidelspach (C) wins by forfeit

141 - Dustin Walraven (SDSU) dec. Joe Rizzolino (C), 6-1

149 - Cody Pack (SDSU) dec. Mark Hartenstine (C), 5-2

157 - Nick Flynn (SDSU) dec. Ryan Krecker (C), 8-2

165 - Nick Rex (C) maj. dec. Troy Morisette (SDSU), 17-3

174 - James Cook (C) maj. dec. Joe Rasmussen (SDSU), 10-2

184 - Tony Lisek (SDSU) dec. TeShaun Johnson (C), 4-1

197 - John Weakley (C) fall Nick Mart (SDSU), 2:55

Hwt. - Joe Nolan (C) dec. Joe Skow (SDSU), 6-1

Dual 1

SDSU 35, Davidson 12

November 18, 2011

125 - Aaron Pickrel (SDSU) maj. dec. Matt Zarth (D), 10-1

133 - Anthony Elisa (D) wins by forfeit

141 - Dustin Walraven (SDSU) fall Ben Hartshorn (D), 2:51

149 - Cody Pack (SDSU) maj. dec. Kevin Birmingham (D), 20-7

157 - Nick Flynn (SDSU) tech fall CT Talevi (D), 4:56

165 - Tyler Mullen (D) dec. Troy Morisette (SDSU), 8-2

174 - Joe Rasmussen (SDSU) fall Ian Solcz (D), 4:33

184 - Scott Patrick (D) dec. Tony Lisek (SDSU), 14-13

197 - Nick Mart (SDSU) maj. dec. Ed Isola (D), 17-4

Hwt. - Joe Skow (SDSU) wins by forfeit

Dual 3

North Dakota State 32, SDSU 9

December 6, 2011

125 - Trent Sprenkle (NDSU) dec. Aaron Pickrel (SDSU), 4-0

133 - Justin Solberg (NDSU) wins by forfeit

141 - Dustin Walraven (SDSU) dec. Tyler Diamond (NDSU), 7-6

149 - Mark Erickson (NDSU) dec. Andrew Youngblom (SDSU), 4-0

157 - Steven Monk (NDSU) dec. Nick Flynn (SDSU), 3-0

165 - Tyler Johnson (NDSU) dec. Dillon Reid (SDSU), 12-5

174 - Kurtis Julson (NDSU) fall Joe Rasmussen (SDSU), 4:51

184 - Mac Stoll (NDSU) maj. dec. Tony Lisek (SDSU), 11-3

197 - Nick Mart (SDSU) fall John Gusewelle (NDSU), 1:55

Hwt. - Evan Knutson (NDSU) maj. dec. Joe Skow (SDSU), 11-3




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2011-12 Wrestler Statistics

2011-12 Dual ResultsDual 13

Wyoming 45, SDSU 0

February 16, 2012

125 - No. 18 Michael Martinez (WYO) dec. Aaron Pickrel (SDSU), 5-2

133 - No. 16 Zach Zehner (WYO) fall Nick Chavez (SDSU), 4:21

141 - Chase Smith (WYO) dec. Dustin Walraven (SDSU), 9-2

149 - McCade Ford (WYO) fall Tyler Johnson (SDSU), 0:39

157 - Andy McCulley (WYO) dec. (in overtime) Nick Flynn (SDSU), 7-2

165 - No. 3 Shane Onufer (WYO) maj. dec. Dillon Reid (SDSU), 10-2

174 - Pat Martinez (WYO) maj. dec. Joe Rasmussen (SDSU), 11-3

184 - No. 1 Joe LeBlanc (WYO) fall Tony Lisek (SDSU), 3:50

197 - No. 9 Alfonso Hernandez (WYO) maj. dec. Nick Mart (SDSU), 17-4

Hwt. - L.J. Helbig (WYO) fall Joe Skow (SDSU), 6:09

All Matches Dual Matches Only

Name Weight YearOverallRecord Duals WWC Places Falls

Tech.Falls

MajorDec. Dec.

Forfeit/ Default

FastestFall Falls

Tech.Falls

MajorDec. Dec.

Joe Brewster 157 R-Fr. 7-5 - - 1 - - 1 6 - - - - - -

Cody Carrow Hwt. Fr. 3-5 - - 1 1 - - 2 - 3:38 - - - -

Kevin Caruso 149 So. 6-6 - - - - - - 6 - - - - - -

Nick Chavez 133 Fr. 3-10 0-7 0-5 1 - - 1 2 - - - - - -

Ryan Festag 174 Fr. 2-6 - - - - - - 2 - - - - - -

Nick Flynn 157 Sr. 21-12 8-5 2-4 3 3 3 6 9 - 1:28 1 1 3 3

Tyler Johnson 141 Jr. 2-6 0-2 0-2 - - - 2 - - - - - - -

Colby Kloetzer 149 Fr. 11-4 - - 2 5 1 - 5 - 1:33 - - - -

Austin Lindsay 157 Jr. 8-4 - - 1 - - 1 5 2 - - - - -

Tony Lisek 184 Jr. 7-15 1-10 0-4 1 - - 1 6 - - - - - 1

Nick Mart 197 R-Fr. 11-17 5-8 2-4 - 3 - 1 6 1 0:57 2 - 1 2

Troy Morisette 165 R-Fr. 9-11 0-5 0-2 1 2 - 1 5 1 4:01 - - - -

John Nething II 165 So. 7-3 - - 1 1 - 1 3 2 3:20 - - - -

Shea Nolan 197 Fr. 4-7 - - 1 1 - - 3 - 2:58 - - - -

Cody Pack 149 R-Fr. 5-1 2-0 - 1 - 1 1 3 - - - - 1 1

Dylan Penka 184 Fr. 1-5 - - 1 - - 1 - - - - - - -

Aaron Pickrel 125 R-Jr. 23-11 10-3 4-2 3 4 - 3 15 1 0:56 2 - 1 6

Joe Rasmussen 174 Jr. 9-17 3-9 1-4 1 3 - - 6 - 2:15 1 - - 2

Dillon Reid 165 Fr. 16-14 6-5 2-4 - 2 - 4 8 1 - 1 - 1 4

Joe Skow Hwt. Jr. 5-18 3-10 1-5 - 3 - - - 2 1:58 1 - - -

Dustin Walraven 141 R-Jr. 16-12 7-5 2-3 1 5 - 5 5 1 2:16 1 - 1 4

Cord Willers 174 R-Jr. 1-2 - - - 1 - - - - 2:07 - - - -

Andrew Youngblom 149 So. 7-10 3-6 0-4 - - - - 7 - - - - - 3

Head Coach: Jason LilesAssistant Coach: Ty EusticeAssistant Coach: Nate HansenAssistant Coach: Zack Schafer

South Dakota State 2011-12 WrestlingJackrabbit Schedule

Nov. 6 Warren Williamson/ No champion Daktronics Open

Nov. 18 @ Campbell Triangular Davidson W, 35-12 Campbell L, 23-15

Dec. 3 @ UNI Open One champion

Dec. 6 *@ North Dakota State L, 32-9

Dec. 9 Jackrabbit Duals Northern State W, 25-18 Southwest MN State W, 20-18

Dec. 17 Endowment Dual Nebraska L, 37-3

Dec. 29 Midlands Championships Dec. 30 No champion

Jan. 15 “Shorty” Hitchcock Memorial Classic No champion

Jan. 29 *Air Force L, 37-6

Feb. 3 Southern Ill.-Edwardsville Trianguar Indiana L, 30-8 SIUE W, 25-15

Feb. 5 *@ Northern Iowa L, 25-12

Feb. 10 *@ Utah Valley L, 21-18

Feb. 12 *@ Northern Colorado L, 27-15

Feb. 16 *Wyoming L, 45-0

Mar. 4 West Regional No NCAA Qualifiers

Mar. 15 NCAA Championships TBA Mar. 16 Mar. 17

*Western Wrestling Conference dual

2011-12 WWC StandingsTeam WWC OverallNo. 10 Wyoming 6-0-0 10-3-0Northern Iowa 5-1-0 8-7-0Air Force 3-3-0 8-5-0Northern Colorado 3-3-0 6-7-0North Dakota State 3-3-0 6-9-0Utah Valley 1-5-0 6-10-0South Dakota State 0-6-0 4-9-0

Updated: 4-24-12



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Coming off of one of its best seasons of competition, the Western Wrestling Conference, an NCAA Division I wrestling-only alliance, will begin its seventh year of competition in 2012-13. Current members of the Western Wrestling Conference include: the United States Air Force Academy, North Dakota State University, the University of Northern Colorado, South Dakota State University, Utah Valley University and the University of Wyoming. The WWC had another solid year in 2011-12, with two league wrestlers earning All-America honors and Wyoming placing 19th at the NCAA Championships. The conference has now had 11 All-Americans in its first sixyears of existence. In 2012, Wyoming’s Alfonso Hernandez (197) and Joe LeBlanc (184) placed sixth and seventh respectively at the NCAA Championships. For Hernandez it was his first All-America award but for LeBlanc it was his fourth, as he became the league’s first four-time All-American. Along with his seventh-place showing in2012, LeBlanc finished fourth at the NCAA Tournament in 2010, fifth in 2009, and sixth in2011. The University of Northern Iowa’s Moza Fay was a two-time placer during his tenure by finishing sixth at 165 pounds in 2009 and fifth at that same weight in 2008. Northern Colorado’s Justin Gaethje (157) finished seventh in 2010 and UNI’s Jarion Beets (174) placed eighth that same year. In 2011, Utah Valley’s Ben Kjar became the Wolverines’ first-ever wrestling All-American by placing fourth (125) and Wyoming’s Shane Onufer finished fifth (165). In all, 18 wrestlers from the WWC qualified for the 2012 NCAA Division I Wrestling National Championships, 17 via automatic slots and one at-large selection. The WWC had seven competitors who were seeded in the top-12 of their brackets. At 133 pounds, UNI’s Joe Colon was the fifth-seed, while Air Force’s Cole VonOhlen earned the No. 3 seed at 149 pounds. NDSU’s Steven Monk was the No. 12 seed at 157 pounds, Wyoming’s Onufer was the No. 2 seed at 165 pounds, UW’s LeBlanc was the No. 1 seed at 184, UNI’s Ryan Loder was the No. 8 seed at 184 and UW’s Hernandez was the No. 9 seed at 197. The 2012 NCAA West Regional served as the conference tournament for the sixth straight season. The tournament was held at UNI’s McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. In the team race, Wyoming won its third consecutive tournament title as it finished with 93.5 points, 17.5 ahead of UNI who came in second. The Cowboys also won the league’s regular season dual title with an unblemished 6-0 record. In years past UNI won the regular season in 2011, Wyoming won it in 2010, UW and UNItied for the title in 2009, and the Panthers were tops in the league after both the 2008 and 2007 seasons. The league’s three major postseason awards in 2012 were given to three individuals from the University of Wyoming. Wyoming’s Hernandez was named Wrestler of the Year, the Cowboys’ Zach Zehner was tabbed as Freshman of the Year and UW’s Mark Branch was chosen as Coach of the Year. The honor for Branch was his third coach of the year award in the past four seasons after he led his Cowboys to a top-20 finish at the NCAA Championships in 2012 and

a No. 11 ranking in the final NWCA/USA Today Division I Team Coaches Poll. In the near future, the goal of the league is to replace the West Regional with the conference tournament, which would then serve as theNCAA qualifier. The 2013 NCAA West Regional/WWC Championships will be held on Saturday, March 9 at the Arena Auditorium on the campus of the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyo. The WWC recognizes student-athletes on both a weekly and full-season basis. Individual awards include Wrestler

of the Week; All-Conference teams; an Academic All-Conference team; and Wrestler, Newcomer and Coach of the Year awards. The league also crowns a team champion following the conclusion of the regular season conference competition and the postseason tournament. The governance of the Western Wrestling Conference remains primarily with the member institutions. Scheduling of contests, assignment of officials and certain media relations functions remain with member institutions. A major benefit of having a league that is geographically spread out over five states and two time zones is the added exposure - both in terms of media and recruiting - in new destinations. The conference affiliation also generates much interest within the six schools’ substantial alumni base,

which numbers nearly 800,000 combined. North Dakota State, Northern Colorado and South Dakota State have all made the move from Division II to Division I since joining the WWC. UVU moved directly from Junior College (NJCAA) Athletics to NCAA Division I and completed its reclassification prior to the 2009-10 season.

2011-12 WWC ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM - FIRST TEAMWt. Wrestler School Yr. Hometown125 Trent Sprenkle North Dakota State Jr. Billings, Mont.133 Joe Colon Northern Iowa RSo. Clear Lake, Iowa141 Levi Wolfensperger Northern Iowa RFr. Denver, Iowa149 Cole VonOhlen Air Force Jr. Jackson, Minn.157 Steven Monk North Dakota State So. Wausau, Wis.165 Shane Onufer Wyoming Sr. Auburn, Wash.174 Pat Martinez Wyoming So. Hemet, Calif.184 Joe LeBlanc Wyoming Sr. Meeker, Colo.197 Alfonso Hernandez Wyoming RJr. Blackfoot, Idaho285 Blayne Beale Northern Iowa Jr. Davenport, IowaCoach of the Year: Mark Branch (Wyoming)Wrestler of the Year: Alfonso Hernandez (Wyoming), 197, RJr., Blackfoot, IdahoFreshman of the Year: Zach Zehner (Wyoming), 133, RFr., Tomahawk, Wis.

2011-12 WWC ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM - SECOND TEAM125 Michael Martinez Wyoming Sr. Pagosa Springs, Colo.133 Zach Zehner Wyoming RFr. Tomahawk, Wis.141 Casey Cruz Northern Colorado Sr. Colorado Springs, Colo.149 Josh Wilson Utah Valley Jr. Morgan, Utah157 David Bonin Northern Iowa Jr. Broussard, La.165 Gabe Burak Northern Colorado Sr. Colorado Springs, Colo.174 Clayton Gable Air Force Jr. Dallastown, Pa.184 Ryan Loder Northern Iowa Sr. Granite Bay, Calif.197 Nick Bayer Northern Colorado So. Maple Valley, Wash.285 LJ Helbig Wyoming Jr. Mason, Mich.

2011-12 WWC ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM - THIRD TEAM125 Greg Rinker Air Force So. Northampton, Pa.133 Tyler Untrauer Air Force Sr. Midwest City, Okla.141 Avery Garner Utah Valley So. Boise, Idaho149 Mark Erickson North Dakota State Jr. Roseau, Minn.157 Josh Kreimier Air Force So. Fort Collins, Colo.165 Ethan Smith Utah Valley RFr. Midway, Utah174 Tyler Johnson North Dakota State Sr. Bismarck, N.D.184 Mac Stoll North Dakota State Jr. Dent, Minn.197 Josh Mohr Air Force Jr. Pewaukee, Wis.285 Evan Knutson North Dakota State Fr. Wausau, Wis.




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Jackrabbits in the West RegionalMarch 4, 2012, Cedar Falls, Iowa

125 poundsGreg Rinker (AF) dec. (in overtime) No. 3 Aaron Pickrel, 8-6WrestlebackColby Christensen (UVU) fall No. 3 Aaron Pickrel, 6:25

141 poundsAvery Garner (UVU) dec. No. 3 Dustin Walraven, 8-6WrestlebackNo. 3 Dustin Walraven maj. dec. Carter McElhany (AF), 10-1Wrestleback SemifinalsNo. 3 Dustin Walraven maj. dec. No. 1 Chase Smith (WYO), 8-0Third-Place MatchAvery Garner (UVU) maj. dec. No. 3 Dustin Walraven, 15-6

157 poundsNo. 3 Andy McCulley (WYO) dec. Nick Flynn, 3-0WrestlebackCharlie McMartin (UNC) maj. dec. Nick Flynn, 12-2

165 poundsNo. 4 Riley Banach (UNI) fall Dillon Reid, 6:25WrestlebackColby Kluesner (AF) dec. Dillon Reid, 12-8

174 poundsNo. 4 Tyler Johnson (NDSU) maj. dec. Joe Rasmussen, 13-3WrestlebackJoe Rasmussen dec. Josh VanTine (UNC), 7-0Wrestleback SemifinalsMonte Schmalhaus (UVU) maj. dec. Joe Rasmussen, 11-1

184 poundsNo. 3 Mac Stoll (NDSU) dec. Tony Lisek, 4-1WrestlebackTony Lisek dec. (in overtime) David Prieto (UVU), 2-1Wrestleback SemifinalsGreg Isley (AF) dec. Tony Lisek, 5-0

197 poundsNo. 4 Nick Mart byeSemifinalsNo. 1 Alfonso Hernandez (WYO) maj. dec. No. 4 Nick Mart, 9-0Wrestleback SemifinalsBrian Chamberlain (UVU) dec. No. 4 Nick Mart, 2-0

285 poundsNo. 2 L.J. Helbig (WYO) maj. dec. Joe Skow, 14-3WrestlebackNo. 3 Henry Chirino (UNC) dec. Joe Skow, 9-3

Note: Numbers indicate seeding at the West Regional

2012 West RegionalTeam Standings

Pl. Score School National Qualifiers1 93.5 Wyoming 62 76.0 Northern Iowa 53 51.5 North Dakota State 24 50.5 Air Force 25 43.5 Utah Valley 16 36.5 Northern Colorado 17 5.0 South Dakota State 0

National Qualifiers125: Trent Sprenkle (NDSU) - 1st 125: Michael Martinez (Wyoming) - 2nd133: Joe Colon (UNI) - 1st 133: Zach Zehner (Wyoming) - 2nd141: Levi Wolfensperger (UNI) - 1st 149: Cole VonOhlen (Air Force) - 1st149: Josh Wilson (Utah Valley) - 2nd 157: Steven Monk (NDSU) - 1st157: David Bonin (UNI) - 2nd 157: Josh Kreimier (Air Force) - 3rd165: Shane Onufer (Wyoming) - 1st 165: Gabe Burak (N. Colorado) - 2nd174: Pat Martinez (Wyoming) - 1st 184: Joe LeBlanc (Wyoming) - 1st184: Ryan Loder (UNI) - 2nd 197: Alfonso Hernandez (Wyoming) - 1st285: Blayne Beale (UNI) - 1st



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Brookings, S.D.

Quick FactsLocation .................................................................................Brookings, S.D.Founded (Enrollment) ............................................................. 1881 (12,583)Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference ........................................................Western Wrestling ConferenceNickname ..................................................................................... JackrabbitsColors .................................................................................... Blue and YellowHome Arena (Capacity) ..................................................... Frost Arena (6,500)

Media RelationsWrestling SID ............................................................................. Jacob Dreyer SID Phone ........................................................................ (605) 688-4932 SID E-mail...........................................................Jacob.Dreyer@sdstate.edu

Team HistoryFirst Year of Wrestling .............................................................................1950Overall Record ...........................................................................498-341-22First year in Div. I ............................................................................ 2004-05NCAA Championships (Div. I) ................................................................. None

Coaching StaffHead Coach ..................................................................................Chris Bono Alma mater ..........................................................................Iowa State, ‘97 Record at SDSU ........................................................................First season Career Record ........................................................39-17-0 (three seasons)

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ..........................................................................4-9-02011-12 WCC record ...................................................................... 0-6 (7th)Starters Returning/Lost ............................................................................ 5/5Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................................................. 11/7Newcomers ...............................................................................................16

November 10, 2012 // DeKalb, Ill.

Quick FactsLocation .......................................................................................DeKalb, Ill.Founded (Enrollment) ............................................................. 1895 (22,990)Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference .............................................................................. Mid-AmericanNickname ..........................................................................................HuskiesColors .................................................................................. Cardinal & BlackHome Arena (Capacity) .......... Convocation Cemter/Victor E. Court (9,100/800)

Media RelationsWrestling SID .........................................................................Michael Benson SID Phone ........................................................................ (815) 753-9538 SID E-mail................................................................... [email protected]

Team HistoryFirst Year of Wrestling .............................................................................1931Overall Record ...........................................................................498-444-31First Year in Div. I ...................................................................................1969NCAA Championships (Div. I) ................................................................. None

Coaching StaffHead Coach ...............................................................................Ryan Ludwig Alma mater ............................................................................... Findlay, ‘00 Record at Northern Illinois ............................................. 8-9-0 (one season) Career Record .................................................................................... same

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ............................................................................. 8-92011-12 MAC Record ............................................................................. 0-5Starters Returning/Lost ............................................................................ 7/3Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................................................. 16/4Newcomers .................................................................................................9


Quick FactsLocation .............................................................................Bloomington, Ind.Founded (Enrollment) ............................................................. 1820 (42,731)Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference ........................................................................................ Big TenNickname ........................................................................................ HoosiersColors .................................................................................Cream & CrimsonHome Arena (Capacity) ............................................................University Gym

Media RelationsWrestling SID ............................................................................Kyle Kuhlman SID Phone ........................................................................ (812) 855-4770 SID E-mail..............................................................kkuhlman@indiana.edu

Team HistoryFirst Year of Wrestling .............................................................................1909Overall Record ...........................................................................693-526-29First Year in Div. I ..................................................................................... N/ANCAA Championships (Div. I) ................................................................... N/A

Coaching StaffHead Coach ..........................................................................Duane Goldman Alma mater .......................................................................................... N/A Record at Indiana .................................................. 253-135-5 (20 seasons) Career Record .................................................................................... same

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ........................................................................... 11-82011-12 Big Ten Record .......................................................................... 0-8Starters Returning/Lost ............................................................................ 8/2Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................................................. 17/4Newcomers ............................................................................................. N/A

South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Tiffin Dragons


Quick FactsLocation ....................................................................................... Tiffin, OhioFounded (Enrollment) ....................................................................................Affliation ...............................................................................NCAA Division IIConference ...............................Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceNickname .........................................................................................DragonsColors ...........................................................................................................Home Arena (Capacity) ..................................................................................

Media RelationsWrestling SID ....................................................................... Shane O’Donnell SID Phone ........................................................................ (419) 448-3288 SID E-mail....................................................................sodonnel@tiffin.edu

Team HistoryFirst Year of Wrestling ............................................................................... N/AOverall Record ........................................................................................ N/AFirst Year in Div. I ..................................................................................... N/ANCAA Championships (Div. I) ................................................................... N/A

Coaching StaffHead Coach ................................................................................ Joey Simcoe Alma mater ............................................................................... Findlay, ‘04 Record at Tiffin ........................................................................................... Career Record ............................................................................................

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ........................................................................... 2-112011-12 GLIAC Record ................................................................... 0-3 (4th)Starters Returning/Lost ..................................................................................Letterwinners Returning/Lost .........................................................................Newcomers ...................................................................................................

Indiana Hoosiers

Northern Illinois Huskies

North Carolina Tar Heels

November 18, 2012 // Lincoln, Neb.

Quick FactsLocation ...............................................................................Chapel Hill, N.C.Founded (Enrollment) ....................................................................................Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference ..............................................................Atlantic Coast ConferenceNickname ....................................................................................... Tar HeelsColors ........................................................................Carolina Blue and WhiteHome Arena (Capacity) ..................................................................................

Media RelationsWrestling SID ........................................................................... Dave Schmidt SID Phone ........................................................................ (919) 962-0084 SID E-mail........................................................... [email protected]


Coaching StaffHead Coach ................................................................................... C.D. Mock Alma mater ....................................................................North Carolina, ‘82 Record at North Carolina ............................................................................ Career Record ............................................................................................

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ........................................................................... 6-142011-12 ACC Record ...................................................................... 2-3 (4th)Starters Returning/Lost ..................................................................................Letterwinners Returning/Lost .........................................................................Newcomers ...................................................................................................

Nebraska Huskers

November 18, 2012 // Lincoln, Neb.

Quick FactsLocation ....................................................................................Lincoln, Neb.Founded (Enrollment) ...................................................................... (24,610)Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference ........................................................................................ Big TenNickname ......................................................................................... HuskersColors ................................................................................Scarlet and CreamHome Arena (Capacity) ...................................................NU Coliseum (4,030)

Media RelationsWrestling SID .......................................................................... Connor Stange SID Phone ........................................................................ (402) 472-0694 SID E-mail................................................................ [email protected]


Coaching StaffHead Coach .............................................................................Mark Manning Alma mater ...............................................................................Omaha, ‘85 Record at Nebraska ................................................. 164-65-3 (12 seasons) Career Record ......................................................... 187-89-5 (15 seasons)

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ........................................................................... 15-42011-12 Big Ten Record .................................................................. 5-3 (8th)Starters Returning/Lost ............................................................................ 8/2Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................................................. 17/3Newcomers ............................................................................................. N/A

Dual Opponents




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November 24, 2012 // Columbia, Mo.

Quick FactsLocation ................................................................................. Stanford, Calif.Founded (Enrollment) ...................................................................... (15,319)Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference .................................................................................... Pacific-12Nickname .........................................................................................CardinalColors ............................................................................... Cardinal and WhiteHome Arena (Capacity) ............................................Burnham Pavilion (1,400)

Media RelationsWrestling SID .....................................................................Regina Verlengiere SID Phone ........................................................................ (650) 723-0996 SID E-mail............................................................... [email protected]


Coaching StaffHead Coach .............................................................................. Jason Borrelli Alma mater .................................................................Central Michigan, ‘06 Record at Stanford ...................................................36-37-3 (four seasons) Career Record .................................................................................... same

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ............................................................................. 8-82011-12 Pac-12 Record ..................................................................3-2 (3rd)Starters Returning/Lost ............................................................................ 7/3Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................................................. 11/8Newcomers ...............................................................................................11

December 8, 2012 // Brookings, S.D.

Quick FactsLocation ............................................................................... Edwardsville, Ill.Founded (Enrollment) ............................................................. 1957 (14,055)Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference .................................................................... Southern ConferenceNickname .........................................................................................CougarsColors ......................................................................................Red and WhiteHome Arena (Capacity) .......................................... Vadalabene Center (4,000)

Media RelationsWrestling SID ...................................................................................Eric Hess SID Phone ........................................................................ (618) 650-3608 SID E-mail......................................................................... [email protected]

Team HistoryFirst Year of Wrestling .............................................................................1969Overall Record ...........................................................................232-303-14First Year in Div. I ..................................................................................... N/ANCAA Championships (Div. I) ..................................................................none

Coaching StaffHead Coach ...................................................................................David Ray Alma mater ................................................................. Simpson College, ‘90 Record at SIUE.........................................................16-51-1 (four seasons) Career Record ......................................................... 157-96-5 (15 seasons)

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ........................................................................... 5-152011-12 Conference Record .................................................................... N/AStarters Returning/Lost ............................................................................ N/ALetterwinners Returning/Lost ................................................................. 15/7Newcomers .................................................................................................7

November 24, 2012 // Columbia, Mo.

Quick FactsLocation ..................................................................................Columbia, Mo.Founded (Enrollment) ............................................................. 1839 (33,805)Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference ...............................................................Southeastern ConferenceNickname ............................................................................................ TigersColors ...............................................................................Old Gold and BlackHome Arena (Capacity) ............................................. Hearnes Center (13,611)

Media RelationsWrestling SID ...............................................................................Steve Keers SID Phone ........................................................................ (573) 882-2531 SID E-mail................................................................. [email protected]


Coaching StaffHead Coach ................................................................................ Brian Smith Alma mater ....................................................................Michigan State, ‘90 Record at Missouri ................................................... 173-82-3 (14 seasons) Career Record ............................................................................................

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ........................................................................14-5-02011-12 Big 12 Record ................................................................. 3-3 (2nd)Starters Returning/Lost ..................................................................................Letterwinners Returning/Lost .........................................................................Newcomers ...................................................................................................

Stanford Cardinal

Simpson Storm

January 11, 2013 // Brookings, S.D.

Quick FactsLocation ................................................................................ Indianola, IowaFounded (Enrollment) ....................................................................................Affliation ..............................................................................NCAA Division IIIConference ......................................... Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceNickname ............................................................................................StormColors ...........................................................................................................Home Arena (Capacity) ..................................................................................

Media RelationsWrestling SID ............................................................................ Bryan Geelan SID Phone ........................................................................ (515) 961-1577 SID E-mail........................................................ [email protected]


Coaching StaffHead Coach ............................................................................... Nate Hansen Alma mater .................................................................... Luther College, ‘07 Record at Simpson ....................................................................First season Career Record .................................................................................... same

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ........................................................................... 6-142011-12 IIAC Record ...................................................................... 1-7 (8th)Starters Returning/Lost ..................................................................................Letterwinners Returning/Lost .........................................................................Newcomers ...................................................................................................

Missouri Tigers

SIUE Cougars

Air Force Falcons

January 27, 2013 // Colorado Springs, Colo.

Quick FactsLocation ........................................................................USAF Academy, Colo.Founded (Enrollment) ............................................................... 1954 (4,000)Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference ........................................................Western Wrestling ConferenceNickname .......................................................................................... FalconsColors .....................................................................................Blue and SilverHome Arena (Capacity) ................................................................Clune Arena

Media RelationsWrestling SID ......................................................................Melissa McKeown SID Phone ........................................................................ (719) 333-9025 SID E-mail......................................................melissa.mckeown@usafa.edu


Coaching StaffHead Coach ................................................................................Joel Sharratt Alma mater .................................................................................. Iowa, ‘95 Record at Air Force ........................................................45-52 (six seasons) Career Record .................................................................................... same

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ............................................................................. 8-52011-12 WWC Record..................................................................... 3-3 (4th)Starters Returning/Lost ............................................................................ 9/1Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................................................. 11/7Newcomers ............................................................................................. N/A

Wyoming Cowboys

January 20, 2013 // Spearfish, S.D.

Quick FactsLocation ...................................................................................Laramie, Wyo.Founded (Enrollment) ............................................................. 1886 (13,476)Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference ........................................................Western Wrestling ConferenceNickname ..............................................................................Cowboys, PokesColors ................................................................................... Brown and GoldHome Arena (Capacity) ...................................UniWyo Sports Complex (1,200)

Media RelationsWrestling SID ..........................................................................Andy Chapman SID Phone ........................................................................ (307) 766-5516 SID E-mail................................................................ [email protected]

Team HistoryFirst Year of Wrestling .............................................................................1922Overall Record ...........................................................................514-381-21First Year in Div. I ..................................................................................... N/ANCAA Championships (Div. I) ..................................................................none

Coaching StaffHead Coach ............................................................................... Mark Branch Alma mater ..................................................................Oklahoma State, ‘97 Record at Wyoming ..................................................... 48-16 (four seasons) Career Record .................................................................................... same

Team Information2010-11 Dual Record ........................................................................... 10-32010-11 WWC Record............................................................................. 6-0 Starters Returning/Lost ............................................................................ 6/4Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................................................. 11/5Newcomers .................................................................................................9

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January 27, 2013 // Colorado Springs, Colo.

Quick FactsLocation ................................................................................ Gunnison, Colo.Founded (Enrollment) ............................................................... 1901 (2,300)Affliation ...............................................................................NCAA Division IIConference .............................................. Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceNickname ................................................................................. MountaineersColors ................................................................................... Crimson & SlateHome Arena (Capacity) ..................................................................................

Media RelationsWrestling SID .............................................................................Garrett Finke SID Phone ........................................................................ (970) 943-2831 SID E-mail...................................................................gfinke@western.edu


Coaching StaffHead Coach ..............................................................................Miles Van Hee Alma mater ..................................................................... Western State, ‘94 Record at Western State .............................................................................. Career Record ............................................................................................

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ...................................................................................2011-12 RMAC Record .................................................................................Starters Returning/Lost ..................................................................................Letterwinners Returning/Lost .........................................................................Newcomers ...................................................................................................

February 6, 2013 // Brookings, S.D.

Quick FactsLocation ......................................................................................Orem, UtahFounded (Enrollment) ............................................................. 1941 (33,000)Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference ........................................................Western Wrestling ConferenceNickname ..................................................................................... WolverinesColors ......................................................................................Green & WhiteHome Arena (Capacity) .................................................... PE Building (2,000)

Media RelationsWrestling SID ........................................................................... James Warnick SID Phone ........................................................................ (801) 863-6231 SID E-mail............................................................. [email protected]


Coaching StaffHead Coach ..............................................................................Greg Williams Alma mater ..........................................................................Utah State, ‘85 Record at UVU ..............................................................47-43 (six seasons) Career Record .................................................................................... same

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ........................................................................... 6-102011-12 WWC Record..................................................................... 1-5 (6th)Starters Returning/Lost ............................................................................ 8/2Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................................................. 12/7Newcomers .................................................................................................3

Western State Mountaineers

Northern Colorado Bears


Quick FactsLocation ................................................................................... Greeley, Colo.Founded (Enrollment) ............................................................................1889Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference ........................................................Western Wrestling ConferenceNickname .............................................................................................BearsColors ......................................................................................Blue and GoldHome Arena (Capacity) .........................Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion (2,734)

Media RelationsWrestling SID .......................................................................Heather Kennedy SID Phone ........................................................................ (970) 351-1065 SID E-mail........................................................ [email protected]

Team HistoryFirst Year of Wrestling .............................................................................1979Overall Record ........................................................................................ N/AFirst Year in Div. I ...................................................................................2003NCAA Championships (Div. I) ..................................................................none

Coaching StaffHead Coach ..........................................................................Ben Cherrington Alma mater .........................................................................Boise State, ‘06 Record at Northern Colorado ...................................... 11-32 (three seasons) Career Record .................................................................................... same

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ............................................................................. 6-62011-12 WWC Record..................................................................... 3-2 (6th)Starters Returning/Lost ..................................................................................Letterwinners Returning/Lost .........................................................................Newcomers ...................................................................................................

Utah Valley Wolverines

Northwestern Wildcats


Quick FactsLocation .................................................................................... Evanston, Ill.Founded (Enrollment) ............................................................... 1851 (8,367)Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference ........................................................................................ Big TenNickname .........................................................................................WildcatsColors ..................................................................................Purple and WhiteHome Arena (Capacity) .......................................................Welsh-Ryan Arena

Media RelationsWrestling SID ......................................................................... Betsy Golomski SID Phone ........................................................................ (847) 467-3274 SID E-mail....................................................... [email protected]


Coaching StaffHead Coach .............................................................................. Drew Pariano Alma mater ......................................................................Northwestern, ‘00 Record at NDSU ............................................................ 29-6 (two seasons) Career Record .................................................................................... same

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ........................................................................... 11-42011-12 Big Ten Record ............................................................... 4-4 (T-7th)Starters Returning/Lost ............................................................................ 9/1Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................................................. 16/4Newcomers ............................................................................................. N/A

North Dakota State Bison


Quick FactsLocation .......................................................................................Fargo, N.D.Founded (Enrollment) ............................................................. 1890 (14,443)Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference ........................................................Western Wrestling ConferenceNickname .............................................................................................BisonColors ................................................................................. Yellow and GreenHome Arena (Capacity) ...................................................... Bison Sports Arena

Media RelationsWrestling SID ........................................................................... Wes Offerman SID Phone ........................................................................ (701) 231-8047 SID E-mail............................................................Wes.Offerman@ndsu.edu

Team HistoryFirst Year of Wrestling .............................................................................1957Overall Record ....................................................... 504-226-18 (54 seasons)First Year in Div. I ..................................................................................... N/ANCAA Championships (Div. I) ................................................................. None

Coaching StaffHead Coach ..................................................................................Roger Kish Alma mater .......................................................................... Minnesota, ‘08 Record at NDSU ................................................................6-9 (one season) Career Record .................................................................................... same

Team Information2011-12 Dual Record ............................................................................. 6-92011-12 WWC Record.....................................................................3-3 (3rd)Starters Returning/Lost ............................................................................ 7/3Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................................................. 12/3Newcomers ...............................................................................................11

Dual Opponents

Northern Iowa Panthers


Quick FactsLocation .............................................................................. Cedar Falls, IowaFounded (Enrollment) ............................................................. 1876 (12,273)Affliation ................................................................................NCAA Division IConference .............................................................................. Mid-AmericanNickname ........................................................................................ PanthersColors .............................................................................Purple and Old GoldHome Arena (Capacity) ...................................................................West Gym

Media RelationsWrestling SID ......................................................................Michelle Van Dorn SID Phone ........................................................................ (319) 273-5455 SID E-mail..........................................................michelle.vandorn@uni.edu

Team HistoryFirst Year of Wrestling ............................................................................... N/AOverall Record ........................................................................................ N/AFirst year in Div. I .................................................................................... N/ANCAA Championships (Div. I) ................................................................... N/A

Coaching StaffHead Coach ..............................................................................Doug Schwab Alma mater .........................................................................................Iowa Record at UNI ............................................................. 20-16 (two seasons) Career Record .................................................................................... same

Team Information2011-12 Duals Record ............................................................................ 8-72011-12 WWC Record............................................................................. 5-1Starters Returning/Lost ............................................................................ 9/1Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................................................... N/ANewcomers ............................................................................................. N/A




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Athletic Facilities

SDSU Wrestling Room

DSAC Weight RoomStanley J. Marshall HPER Center

Dykhouse Student-Athlete Center

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South Dakota State University hosts home matches in Frost Arena, named after former Jackrabbit coach and athletic director R.B. “Jack” Frost. Frost served as athletic director and professor and head of the physical education department from 1947 until 1960. He compiled an 86-79 mark in seven seasons as Jackrabbit men’s basketball coach from 1948-54. Frost was also an international leader in recreation, health and physical education, serving in 1965 as the United States representative at the Fifth Session of the International Olympic Academy in Greece. Frost Arena, which is part of the Stanley J. Marshall HPER Center, now seats approximately 6,500 fans. The addition of chair-back lower-level seating prior to the 1992-93 season, as well as the addition of chair-back seating in the lower level end zones and new student bleachers in the summer of 2004, eliminated nearly 2,500 seats from the original seating capacity of 9,500. In the fall of 2005, Frost Arena was included with Coughlin-Alumni Stadium in a $3 million Daktronics scoreboard project. The Frost Arena portion includes a four-sided scoreboard with four ProStar® video screens measuring 12 feet by seven feet, two ProAd® displays measuring 60 feet long by four feet high and a new full-color digital ProTable® scorers table, all of which can display real-time statistics. Widely regarded as the finest arena with the best athletics atmosphere in the state, Frost Arena was the site of NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships in 1973, 1979, 1993 and 2000, as well as a few North Central Conference championship tournaments. In 2010, Frost Arena played host to the NCAA West Regional wrestling tournament. The first event at Frost Arena was held on Feb. 2, 1973, when the Jackrabbit men’s

basketball team hosted the University of North Dakota. In 1994, the one-millionth fan passed through the Frost Arena turnstiles. Frost Arena also has been the site of six North Central Regional men’s basketball tournaments, the 2003 NCAA Division II North Central Regional women’s basketball tournament, as well as regional and state high school tournaments. Postseason basketball returned to Frost Arena in 2007 as two rounds of the Women’s NIT were played in front of capacity crowds.In addition, Frost Arena is the site of SDSU graduation ceremonies, the annual Wacipi

pow-wow, concerts and numerous other campus events. Bids totaling $3,374,115 were let for the facility following legislative approval of the project, with the bill signed by Gov. Frank Farrar on Feb. 14, 1970. Ground was broken Sept. 22, 1970, with the cornerstone placed by Gov. Richard Kneip on Oct. 2, 1971. Final cost of the building was $3,685,000, with the difference made up by gifts and donated items.

Frost Arena

FROST ARENA has undergone a number of improvements in the past couple years, including the addition of a new scoreboard and video display system. The 37-year-old arena remains one of the premier athletic venues in the Upper Midwest.

Dykhouse Student-Athlete CenterThe Dykhouse Student-Athlete Center officially opened in April 2010 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the annual spring football game. The 30,000-square foot facility houses an academic center for all SDSU student-athletes, serves as the home of Jackrabbit football with coaches offices, locker room, meeting rooms, a strength and conditioning center and athletic training facilities and provides a dedicated

area to showcase the program to recruits and donors. Situated on the north end of Coughlin-Alumni Stadium, the Dyhouse Center is the first major athletic building constructed on campus since Frost Area in 1973. In November 2007, South Dakota State officials announced gifts totaling $6 million from the Dykhouse family and T. Denny Sanford to begin construction of a student-athlete

development center on the Brookings campus. The Dykhouse Center is a project of It Starts with STATE: A Campaign for South Dakota State University. It is the largest university fundraising drive in state history, with a working goal of $190 million. The campaign is in response to campus-wide strategic planning that developed a vision for future growth on campus.

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History

WALLY JOHNSONHead Coach

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1949-50Won 3, Lost 4

Coach: Wally JohnsonSDSU Opp 0 Nebraska 30 8 Omaha University 26 23 Macalester 13 12 Wartburg 14 4 Minnesota 22 22 Macalester 5 23 Carleton 11 — 1950-51 Won 4, Lost 3 Coach: Wally JohnsonSDSU Opp 8 Kansas State 2211 Omaha Universiy 20 5 Minnesota 2026 Macalester 816 Carleton 14 23 Wartburg 7 17 Mankato State 11 — 1951-52 Won 3, Lost 4 Coach: Harold HomesSDSU Opp 4 Kansas State 26 5 Minnesota 26 28 Wartburg 5 23 Luther 13 2 Iowa State 27 9 Mankato State 17 14 St. Cloud State 12 — 1952-53 Won 2, Lost 4 Coach: Harold HomesSDSU Opp11 Nebraska 17 2 Minnesota 30 3 Iowa State 23 9 Mankato State 1715 St. John’s 1120 St. Cloud State 11 —

1953-54 Won 4, Lost 4, Tied 1 Coach: Harold HolmesSDSU Opp33 St. Cloud State 3 6 Nebraska 20 10 Northern Iowa 19 26 Colorado Mines 614 Colordao State 14 6 Wyoming 2221 Luther 9 22 St. John’s 8 6 Mankato State 20

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1954-55 Won 5, Lost 6 Coach: Harold HolmesSDSU Opp12 St. Cloud State 1613 Minnesota 2010 Cornell 23 6 Mankato State 20 6 Northern Iowa 2426 Wartburg 1029 Grinnel 316 Nebraska 12 2 Iowa State 27 14 St. Cloud State 1224 St. John’s 6 — 1955-56 Won 1, Lost 10, Tied 1 Coach: Lester GieneartSDSU Opp15 St. Cloud State 19 2 Mankato State 29 8 Nebraska 20 14 Wartburg 14 13 Cornell 21 10 Colorado State 21 5 Denver University 24 12 Colorado Mines 20 21 South Dakota Tech 13 0 Northern Iowa 30 8 St. Cloud State 22 8 Minnesota 20 Note: SDSU also wrestled the University of South Dakota twice, but with incomplete teams — in the first match, SDSU won all five weights; in the second, SDSU won all four weights —

1956-57 Won 4, Lost 6, Tied 1 Coach: Warren Williamson SDSU Opp 0 Northern Iowa 34 33 South Dakota Tech 5 20 Concordia 20 18 Concordia 15 21 Moorhead State 0 0 Iowa State 39 11 St. Cloud State 14 13 Mankato State 16 8 Nebraska 26 9 Wartburg 1928 Moorhead State 8 —

1957-58 Won 6, Lost 3, Tied 1 Coach: Warren Williamson SDSU Opp15 Nebraska-Omaha 15 28 St. Cloud State 8 29 Moorhead State 8 36 Concordia 3 5 Northern Iowa 25 36 Concordia 3 3 Mankato State 36 13 Wartburg 14 20 Nebraska 6 36 Moorhead State 3 — 1958-59 Won 6, Lost 4, Tied 1 Coach: Warren Williamson SDSU Opp 8 Kansas State 24 22 Moorhead State 13 4 Mankato State 26 34 Concordia 3 22 North Dakota State 9 25 Valley City State 8 11 Wartburg 17 14 Nebraska 1419 Nebraska-Omaha 9 23 St. Cloud 12 3 Northern Iowa 23 —

1959-60 Won 7, Lost 3 Coach: Warren Williamson SDSU Opp30 North Dakota State 3 13 Northern Iowa 1428 Bemidji State 3 13 Mankato State 16 27 Black Hills State 2 40 South Dakota Tech 5 21 Nebraska 9 24 Wartburg 6 14 St. Cloud State 16 23 Nebraska-Omaha 10 — 1960-61 Won 8, Lost 3, Tied 2 Coach: Warren Williamson SDSU Opp34 Black Hills State 0 10 Kansas State 18 9 Northern Iowa 19 6 Iowa State 24 31 Bemidji State 3 18 Moorhead State 6 27 North Dakota State 8 14 St. Cloud State 14 15 Nebraska 15 17 Nebraska-Omaha 16 29 South Dakota Tech 5 17 Minnesota 9 19 Mankato State 7 — 1961-62 Won 9, Lost 4 Coach: Warren Williamson SDSU Opp27 Missouri 3 18 Kansas State 11 16 Northern Iowa 13 10 Minnesota 19 18 St. Cloud State 12 5 Iowa State 22 24 Black Hills State 6 30 South Dakota Tech 0 16 Nebraska 13

22 Wis-River Falls 6 6 Winona State 24 11 Mankato State 15 27 Northern State 2 — 1962-63 Won 7, Lost 5 Coach: Warren Williamson SDSU Opp 8 Kansas State 24 9 Northern Iowa 14 22 St. Cloud State 6 31 North Dakota State 2 23 Valley City State 7 11 Winona State 14 20 Wisconsin-River Falls 6 17 Nebraska 12 17 Nebraska-Omaha 9 11 Mankato State 16 21 Northern State 3 11 Minnesota 15 — 1963-64 Won 5, Lost 6 Coach: Warren WilliamsonSDSU Opp 0 Kansas State 28 31 North Dakota 5 11 Northern Iowa 14 10 Nebraska 16 40 South Dakota 0 3 St. Cloud State 23 5 Minnesota 22 27 North Dakota State 3 21 Nebraska-Omaha 8 8 Mankato State 20 22 Winona State 5 — 1964-65 Won 6, Lost 5, Tied 2 Coach: Warren WilliamsonSDSU Opp11 Kansas State 14 27 Wis.-River Falls 3 3 Minnesota 23 12 Nebraska-Omaha 16 12 Northern Iowa 12 10 St. Cloud State 16 38 South Dakota 0 19 Wayne State (Neb.) 11 19 Nebraska 1122 North Dakota State 8 26 North Dakota 5 12 Winona State 1211 Mankato State 15 —

1965-66 Won 10, Lost 2 Coach: Warren WilliamsonSDSU Opp19 Kansas State 1417 North Dakota 1132 Augustana 3 25 St. Cloud State 6 9 Minnesota 2234 Augustana 3 18 Northern Iowa 9 18 Wayne State (Neb) 3 29 Nebraska 5 45 North Dakota State 0 19 Mankato State 11 12 Winona State 15 —

1966-67 Won 5, Lost 10 Coach: Warren WilliamsonSDSU Opp15 Kansas State 12 5 Minnesota 26 26 North Dakota State 9 20 South Dakota 1310 Nebraska 21 8 Wyoming 25 6 Northern Iowa 2541 Augustana 0 13 St. Cloud State 2013 Northern Illinois 20 8 Illinois State 25 6 Winona State 2520 North Dakota 16 9 North Dakota State 2011 Mankato State 24 — 1967-68 Won 12, Lost 5 Coach: Warren Williamson SDSU Opp24 Kansas State 8 27 North Dakota State 10 14 Minnesota 16 25 Nebraska 8 22 North Dakota State 9 22 Nebraska 9 19 Valley City State 11 25 Northern State 6 16 Northern Iowa 19 16 Colorado 14 9 Southern Illinois 21 13 Missouri 18 32 Augustana 3 34 North Dakota 3 38 South Dakota 3 12 Mankato State 15 17 Winona State 11 —

1968-69 Won 11, Lost 2 Coach: Frank Kurtenbach SDSU Opp26 Kansas State 8 44 Augustana 0 26 Nebraska 1018 Minnesota 1626 Northwest Missouri 12 11 Northern Iowa 22 18 Morningside 16 27 Illinois State 4 15 Northern Illinois 18 23 Winona State 6 27 North Dakota 6 22 North Dakota State 11 17 Mankato State 14 —

1969-70 Won 11, Lost 3, Tied 1 Coach: Warren WilliamsonSDSU Opp34 Kansas State 6 2 Oklahoma 31 35 South Dakota 3 36 North Dakota 0 19 Minnesota 14 35 Minnesota-Morris 3 31 Nebraska 3 29 Illinois State 8 26 Northern Illinois 10 34 Morningside 5 48 Augustana 0 6 Northern Iowa 24 17 North Dakota State 14 15 Mankato State 15 17 Winona State 19 — 1970 -71 Won 11, Lost 5, Tied 1 Coach: Warren WilliamsonSDSU Opp20 Kansas State 1729 South Dakota 338 Augustana 021 Nebraska 1511 Minnesota 2328 Missouri 13 3 Navy 3126 Southwest State 532 Northern State 5 42 Minnesota-Morris 0 12 Eastern Illinois 18 19 Washington 19 5 Northern Iowa 28 25 Winona State 14 36 North Dakota 4 14 North Dakota State 22 21 Mankato State 14 — 1971-72 Won 10, Lost 5 Coach: Warren WilliamsonSDSU Opp33 Wayne State (Neb) 15 19 Kansas State 21 15 Minnesota 22 29 South Dakota 8 22 Brigham Young 18 24 North Dakota State 26 38 St. Cloud State 6 38 Minnesota-Morris 8 48 North Dakota 0 33 Wisconsin-Oshkosh 6 21 Nebraska 6 14 Northern Iowa 19 21 Southwest State 13 17 Mankato State 24 33 Winona State 6 — 1972-73 Won 17, Lost 5 Coach: Warren WilliamsonSDSU Opp43 Dakota State 636 Kansas State 12 24 Northern Colorado 16 27 Western St. (Colo.) 8 36 Colorado Mines 6 38 Central State (Okla.) 2 31 Army 11 21 Northern Iowa 19 27 Upper Iowa 13 33 Minnesota-Morris 7 33 Winona State 9 12 Minnesota 19

All-Time Dual Results

WARREN WILLIAMSON

Head Coach1956-68, 69-73

FRANKKURTENBACH

Head Coach1968-69



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23 Nebraska 20 36 North Dakota 0 16 North Dakota State 18 9 Cal Poly-SLO 24 17 Illinois State 22 37 Southwest State 2 14 St. Cloud State 20 22 Mankato State 11 33 South Dakota 6 37 Augustana 15

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1973-74 Won 10, Lost 5 Coach: Greg Schmidt SDSU Opp 21 Northern Colorado 19 13 North Dakota State 24 29 @Kansas State 14 2 @Minnesota 31 27 Augustana 9 9 Northern Iowa 34 25 @Minnesota-Morris 14 35 North Dakota 7 21 @St. Cloud State 20 39 South Dakota 5 15 @Iowa State 23 23 @Wis-Stevens Point 17 9 @Mankato State 26 27 @Winona State 9 39 Southwest State 0 — 1974-75 Won 11, Lost 5 Coach: Greg Schmidt SDSU Opp 38 Morningside 6 23 Minnesota 18 43 Minnesota-Morris 0 30 Southwest State 15 30 Kansas State 10 12 Northwestern 22 12 Northern Iowa 27 38 South Dakota 6 33 Illinois State 9 25 Western Illinois 10 43 North Dakota 6 4 North Dakota State 35 8 Mankato State 30 24 Winona State 12 21 Augustana 13 13 Nebraska-Omaha 25 —

1975-76 Won 10, Lost 1, Tied 1 Coach: Mickey Martin SDSU Opp 20 North Dakota State 15 46 Southwest Missouri 3 30 Minnesota-Morris 9 28 Augustana 14 39 Morningside 4 12 Northern Iowa 23 26 St. Cloud State 12 29 South Dakota 10 31 North Dakota 7 26 Wisconsin-Oshkosh 8 21 Mankato State 19 15 Winona State 15 — 1976-77 Won 11, Lost 5 Coach: Mickey Martin SDSU Opp 38 Minnesota-Morris 5 30 @Nebraska 13 9 +Iowa State 37 57 @Southwest State 0 48 Wayne State (Neb) 3 9 @Minnesota 29 30 Boise State 10 27 @St. Cloud State 13 33 Mankato State 9 11 @Augustana 25 30 @South Dakota 18 39 Winona State 12 19 @North Dakota 18 10 @North Dakota St. 30 16 @Northern Iowa 21 + match held at Nebraska —

1977-78 Won 12, Lost 4, Tied 1 Coach: Terry LinanderSDSU Opp 26 @Mankato State 17 47 Southwest State 3 23 North Dakota State 19 29 St. Cloud State 11 21 @Minnesota-Morris 19 32 @Winona State 9 45 @Morningside 5 31 North Dakota 15 17 Augustana 23 31 #Kearney State 14 37 @Wayne State 12 19 +Utah State 24 14 @Minnesota 30 6 Northern Iowa 29 20 @Nebraska-Omaha 20 33 @Southwest State 9 36 Nebraska 7 # at Wayne State, Neb. + at Minnesota —

1978-79 Won 9, Lost 6 Coach: Terry Linander SDSU Opp 44 Mankato State 3 37 Morningside 13 18 Nebraska-Omaha 25 13 @Minnesota 33 10 @Northern Iowa 27 34 @Florida International 6 29 Minnesota-Morris 13 16 Nebraska 2131 @Southwest State 9 26 Winona State 6 59 Wayne State 0 17 @St. Cloud State 25 19 @North Dakota St. 22 33 @North Dakota 13 23 @Augustana 17 — 1979-80 Won 9, Lost 4 Coach: Terry Linander SDSU Opp 31 @Mankato State 13 24 @Nebraska-Omaha 25 19 Augustana 17 25 @Minnesota-Morris 22 27 St. Cloud State 21 21 North Dakota State 24 32 North Dakota 14 30 Southwest State 6 25 Winona State 12 17 Northern Michigan 31 16 Northern Iowa 21 20 @Augustana 13 28 Nebraska 14 —

1980-81 Won 4, Lost 8, Tied 1 Coach: Terry Linander SDSU Opp 22 @No. Colorado 21 18 Mankato State 26 20 @Nebraska-Omaha 25 12 @Augustana 34 16 Minnesota-Morris 2035 Southwest State 12 29 Winona State 12 23 Huron College 22 16 Northern Michigan 25 18 Augustana 27 6 @Northern Iowa 36 11 @North Dakota St. 36 22 @North Dakota 22 —

1981-82 Won 6, Lost 6 Coach: Ralph ManningSDSU Opp 32 Northern State 15 19 @Mankato State 17 12 @Augustana 23 19 @Nebraska-Omaha 21 3 @Nebraska 43 33 St. Cloud State 11 22 Northern Colorado 19 30 Minnesota-Morris 15 3 North Dakota State 39 27 North Dakota 17 17 Augustana 21 0 Northern Iowa 45 —

1982-83 Won 5, Lost 7 Coach: Ralph ManningSDSU Opp 20 @Northern State 16 27 Mankato State 13 8 @Augustana 31 45 Colorado Mines 8 26 Minnesota-Morris 19 12 @North Dakota 27 4 @North Dakota St. 39 8 @Northern Iowa 42 18 Southwest State 21 15 Augustana 23 20 @St. Cloud State 16 6 @Nebraska-Omaha 27 —

1983-84 Won 9, Lost 4 Coach: Ralph Manning SDSU Opp 27 @Northern Colorado 15 16 @Augustana 30 13 @Nebraska-Omaha 24 23 @Southwest Missouri 17 36 @Minnesota-Morris 5 42 Northern State 6 3 Northern Iowa 46

13 North Dakota State 30 30 @Huron College 12 29 North Dakota 16 28 @Southwest State 17 28 Augustana 13 19 @St. Cloud State 17 —

1984-85 Won 10, Lost 7 Coach: Mike Engels SDSU Opp 30 @Northern State 14 12 Augustana 33 8 @Nebraska 34 13 #Adams State 27 24 #Northwest Missouri 14 37 #Wis.-River Falls 13 29 Huron College 16 29 Moorhead State 18 29 Northern Michigan 20 28 @Mankato State 18 9 @North Dakota St. 38 31 @North Dakota 10 18 Southwest State 24 18 Nebraska-Omaha 28 44 Minnesota-Morris 8 16 @Augustana 22 40 St. Cloud State 11 # at Nebraska Invitational — 1985-86 Won 11, Lost 2 Coach: Mike EngelsSDSU Opp 51 Northern Colorado 0 30 @Wis.-River Falls 18 44 @Minnesota-Morris 0 25 Northern State 13 28 Mankato State 13 30 @Southwest Missouri 7 23 @Northwest Missouri 19 30 @Nebraska-Omaha 15 38 @St. Cloud State 12 29 @Southwest State 12 23 North Dakota 17 8 North Dakota State 27 20 Augustana 21 —

1986-87 Won 8, Lost 6 Coach: Mike Engels SDSU Opp 32 @Northern State 10 40 Southwest State 11 46 Northwest Missouri 3 36 @Northern Colorado 6 45 +Southwest Missouri 5 36 +Southern Colorado 10 6 +Wyoming 30 43 Minnesota-Morris 5 21 Nebraska-Omaha 26 27 @Mankato State 13 5 @North Dakota 32

9 @North Dakota St. 27 13 @Augustana 26 10 St. Cloud State 26 + at Cowboy Invitational; Laramie, Wyo. — 1987-88 Won 8, Lost 5, Tied 1 Coach: Mike Engels SDSU Opp 27 Northern Colorado 22 22 Northern State 15 34 +Central Missouri 0 24 San Francisco State 11 15 @Nebraska-Omaha 26 32 *Ft. Hayes State 12 17 *Colorado Mines 18 22 Augustana 14 31 @Minnesota-Morris 9 21 @St. Cloud State 16 16 North Dakota 16 16 @Southwest State 18 8 @Mankato State 26 12 North Dakota State 19 + at Sioux Falls * at Omaha —

1988-89 Won 11, Lost 2 Coach: Mike Engels SDSU Opp 33 @Colorado Mines 9 28 @Northern Colorado 12 26 Buena Vista 11 30 @Northern State 9 23 Southwest State 10 41 Wisconsin-River Falls 6 26 St. Cloud State 12 34 Minnesota-Morris 3 14 @ North Dakota 21 13 @North Dakota St. 24 21 Nebraska-Omaha 16 42 Mankato State 2 23 at Augustana 11 —

1989-90 Won 9, Lost 2 Coach: Mike Engels SDSU Opp 37 Northern State 3 25 @Augustana 12 34 @Southwest State 10 24 Northern Colorado 12 17 North Dakota 19 33 @Minnesota-Morris 9 19 North Dakota State 12 9 @Nebraska-Omaha 25 27 @ Mankato State 8 38 @ St. Cloud State 6 23 Augustana 16 —

1990-91 Won 11, Lost 3 Coach: Mike Engels SDSU Opp 17 @No. Colorado 19 29 @Colorado Mines 9 44 Northwestern (Iowa) 4 46 Minnesota-Morris 2 18 Augustana 17 15 Central State (Okla.) 18 37 @Northern State 7 23 @North Dakota 15 21 @North Dakota St. 16 21 Southwest State 16 22 @Augustana 11 26 Mankato State 14 45 St. Cloud State 0 12 Nebraska-Omaha 30 1991-92

GREGSCHMIDTHead Coach

1973-75

MICKEYMARTIN

Head Coach1975-77

TERRYLINANDERHead Coach

1977-81

RALPHMANNINGHead Coach

1981-84

MIKEENGELS

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Won 12, Lost 2 Coach: Mike Engels SDSU Opp 37 Northern State 8 48 Northwestern (Iowa) 6 39 @Minnesota-Morris 8 37 @Fort Hays 12 29 #Wis.-Parkside 14 11 #Central Oklahoma 32 23 Northern Colorado 17 23 North Dakota 19 7 North Dakota State 32 23 @Nebraska-Omaha 17 40 @Southwest State 3 28 @Mankato State 13 34 @St. Cloud 12 20 Augustana 18 —

1992-93 Won 7, Lost 3, Tied 2 Coach: Mike Engels SDSU Opp 37 Northern State 3 52 Northwestern (Iowa) 0 41 @Moorhead State 0 31 Southwest State 9 45 St. Cloud State 3 14 @Air Force 26 20 @No. Colorado 16 13 Nebraska-Omaha 20 21 @North Dakota 21 10 @North Dakota St. 30 31 @Augustana 10 19 Mankato State 19 —

1993-94 Won 5, Lost 6 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp 33 @Southwest State 9 17 Northern Colorado 28 15 North Dakota State 31 15 @Mankato State 23 36 @St. Cloud State 9 16 @Central Oklahoma 26 18 @Nebraska-Omaha 25 32 Northern State 21 38 Northwestern 18 21 North Dakota 28 33 Augustana 16 — 1994-95 Won 4, Lost 6 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp 27 @So. Colorado 18 16 @No. Colorado 21 28 Southwest State 18 30 @North Dakota 14 3 @North Dakota St. 38 18 St. Cloud State 20 13 Mankato State 30 9 Central Oklahoma 38

9 Nebraska-Omaha 31 25 @Augustana 13 —

1995-96 Won 10, Lost 2 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp 6 #Iowa 29 18 Northern Colorado 25 34 North Dakota 9 34 @St. Cloud State 6 23 @Mankato State 15 19 @Nebraska-Omaha 13 30 Southern Colorado 6 40 Augustana 3 38 @Southwest State 4 39 Moorhead State 3 44 Northern State 6 23 North Dakota State 9# at Philip, SD —

1996-97 Won 8, Lost 2 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp 6 #Iowa 38 28 @No. Colorado 12 24 St. Cloud State 12 30 Mankato State 15 30 @North Dakota 10 24 @North Dakota St. 10 16 Nebraska-Omaha 21 41 Northern State 6 37 @Augustana 12 39 Southwest State 12# at Spencer, Iowa —

1997-98 Won 17, Lost 4 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp 49 Huron 0 57 Minnesota-West 0 37 Ridgewater 9 40 Augustana 3 28 SDSU Yellow 21 28 Northern Colorado 9 38 *West Liberty 6 29 *Carson-Newman 12 28 *Findlay (Ohio) 6 15 *Pitt-Johnstown 16 27 #Central Misouri St. 9 32 #Ashland 9 30 #Nebraska-Kearney 12 28 #Central Oklahoma 11 38 @St. Cloud State 9 19 @Mankato State 27 32 @Southwest State 12 16 @Nebraska-Omaha 20 39 North Dakota 10 16 North Dakota State 32 43 Augustana 6* at Findlay, Ohio# at National Duals; Edmond, Okla. —

1998-99 Won 15, Lost 7 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp 11 @Wyoming 32 4 *Iowa 45 27 Augustana 15 46 Northern State 0 47 Minnesota-West 3 23 Nebraska-Kearney 12 32 @Colorado Mines 13 23 @No. Colorado 15 6 @Nebraska 38 45 Northern State 3 51 Southwest State 6

26 @Moorhead State 13 29 #Wisconsin-Parkside 9 22 #Carson-Newman 12 12 #Nebraska-Omaha 21 30 #Nebraska-Kearney 15 25 #Central Oklahoma 19 15 St. Cloud State 22 22 MSU, Mankato 14 12 Nebraska-Omaha 22 6 @North Dakota St. 35 29 @Augustana 12* at Osage, Iowa# at National Duals; Edmond, Okla. —

1999-2000 Won 12, Lost 4 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp 0 *Iowa 47 33 Briar Cliff 9 33 Northern Colorado 9 18 North Dakota State 21 33 Adams State 9 31 St. Cloud State 9 28 Central Oklahoma 5 31 St. Cloud State 9 27 MSU, Mankato 3 25 Moorhead State 15 39 Southwest State 9 9 Nebraska-Omaha 24 12 Augsburg 26 31 Augustana 15* at Fort Dodge, Iowa — 2000-01 Won 9, Lost 5, Tied 1 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp 25 Northern Colorado 16 22 Southwest State 26 17 Nebraska-Omaha 19 37 #Shippensburg 12 29 #St. Cloud State 10 9 #Central Oklahoma 28 24 #Central Washington 16 24 #Ashland 10 31 St. Cloud State 15 20 MSU, Mankato 20 35 Northern State 9 34 MSU, Moorhead 10 9 North Dakota State 28 15 Augsburg 17 34 Augustana 9# at National Duals; Brookings, S.D. —

2001-02 Won 9, Lost 8 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp 9 Wyoming 38 37 *Carleton (Minn.) 12 47 *Concordia-Moorhead 9 27 MSU, Moorhead 12 30 Northern Colorado 12 6 Nebraska-Omaha 37 27 #Gannon (Pa.) 19 6 #Ashland (Ohio) 34 21 #Augustana 26 20 #Chadron State 18 18 St. Cloud State 30 18 MSU,Mankato 30 31 Northern State 19 13 North Dakota State 27 16 Augsburg 33 28 Southwest State 19 24 Augustana 19* at St. Peter, Minn.# at National Duals; Columbus, Ohio —

2002-03

Won 12, Lost 9 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp 19 Wis.-LaCrosse 23 0 Wisconsin 45 20 Northern Colorado 13 30 Mary (N.D.) 17 23 Northern State 11 48 #Western State 6 13 #Central Oklahoma 22 34 #St. Cloud State 15 19 #Augustana 24 16 #North Dakota St. 26 19 MSU, Moorhead 16 13 North Dakota State 26 25 *Coe (Iowa) 17 32 *Buena Vista (Iowa) 12 40 *Dana (Neb.) 6 30 *Simpson (Iowa) 12 10 Augsburg (Minn.) 32 25 St. Cloud State 15 16 MSU, Mankato 23 22 Augustana 18 17 Nebraska-Omaha 24# at National Duals; Columbus, Ohio* at Buena Vista Duals; Storm Lake, Iowa —

2003-04 Won 4, Lost 10 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp 9 at Northern Iowa 23 18 at Princeton (N.J.) 24 43 Mary (N.D.) 6 21 Northern State 19 12 #Adams State (Colo.) 25 15 #Nebraska-Kearney 26 31 @St. Cloud State 9 16 @Minn. St., Mankato 23 3 @Nebraska-Omaha 31 10 Augsburg (Minn.) 25 24 Southwest Minn. St. 15 3 North Dakota State 31 17 Minn. St., Moorhead 19 7 Augustana 30# at National Duals; Columbus, Ohio* at Buena Vista Duals; Storm Lake, Iowa —

2004-05 Won 10, Lost 8 Division I Independent Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp 30 Mary (N.D.) 15 18 Princeton (N.J.) 15 12 Oregon 34 20 Pacific (Ore.) 22 29 Portland St. (Ore.) 20 21 *Millersville (Pa.) 19 31 *Davidson (N.C.) 15 29 *Duquense (Pa.) 12 12 Northern Colorado 31 15 Wyoming 31 12 Air Force 37 21 Southwest Minn. St. 15 3 Northern Iowa 34 28 Northern State 18 23 Dakota Wesleyan 15 12 Millersville 25 27 American 19 6 North Dakota State 34* at Virginia Duals; Hampton, Va. —

2005-06 Won 7, Lost 11 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp 6 North Carolina St. 36 10 #Central Oklahoma 29

28 #Clarion (Pa.) 15 9 #Cal State Fullerton 27 6 #Brown (R.I.) 34 44 *Delaware State 0 15 *Duquesne (Pa.) 28 22 *Anderson (S.C.) 18 18 *Franklin & Marshall 23 28 Portland State 18 18 Wyoming 26 32 Dakota Wesleyan 16 25 Air Force 12 15 @Northern Colorado 24 16 @Utah Valley State 25 36 Northern State 6 9 @Northern Iowa 36 9 American 38# at Lone Star Duals; Arlington, Texas* at Virginia Duals; Hampton, Va. —

2006-07 Won 8, Lost 8, Tied 1 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp9 @Nebraska 3214 @North Dakota St. 3039 #Campbell (N.C.) 1517 #North Carolina St. 3212 #Ohio 3549 +Anderson (S.C.) 630 +Roger Williams (R.I.) 931 +Newport News App. 734 Utah Valley State 641 @ Pacific (Ore.) 638 @Portland State 325 Eastern Illinois 1815 Northern Colorado 2312 @Wyoming 3121 @ Air Force 256 Northern Iowa 4119 North Dakota State 19 —

2007-08 Won 2 , Lost 9 Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp12 Nebraska 37 4 Utah Valley State 39 10 Northern Colorado 29 16 Northern State 18 9 Minnesota 3410 North Dakota State 35 35 Dakota Wesleyan 1516 Wyoming 26 3 Northern Iowa 4231 Portland State 1510 Air Force Academy 26 —

2008-09Won 9, Lost 11, Tied 1

Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp21 Cumberlands 183 Indiana 4621 Liberty 2521 Ohio 216 Rutgers 3731 Deleware St. 1533 VMI 931 Franklin & Marshall 1336 American International 1135 Sacred Heart (Conn.) 123 Nebraska 439 Maryland 2940 Northern St. 3 15 Northern Colorado 297 Wyoming 3819 Air Force 3114 Utah Valley University 3543 Pacific (Ore.) 930 Portland St. 16

5 North Dakota St. 363 Northern Iowa 33 —

2009-10Won 2, Lost 11, Tied 1

Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp3 Iowa State 4317 *Liberty 274 *Tenn. Chattanooga 4030 *Cumberlands 1215 *Northern Illinois 326 *Indiana 376 Nebraska 4623 Southern Ill.-Edwardsville 236 Northern Iowa 3512 Air Force 239 Wyoming 346 Utah Valley University 3815 Northern Colorado 2823 North Dakota State 22*at Hoosier Duals; Bloomington, Ind. —

2010-11Won 1, Lost 13, Tied 1

Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp0 #Northwestern 4124 #UW-Whitewater 1318 #Wis.-Parkside 283 Bucknell (Pa.) 386 Nebraska 3619 Northern State 1912 Southern Ill.-Edwardsville 183 &Wisconsin 423 &Oregon State 459 *Northern Iowa 3821 *Northern Colorado 260 *Wyoming 496 *Air Force 387 *North Dakota State 436 *Utah Valley 40#Northwestern Duals; Evanston, Ill.&NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals*conference dual

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2011-124-9-0

Coach: Jason LilesSDSU Opp35 Davidson 1215 Campbell 239 *North Dakota State 3225 Northern State 1820 SW Minnesota State 183 Nebraska 376 *Air Force 378 Indiana 3025 Southern Ill.-Edwardsville 1512 *Northern Iowa 2518 *Utah Valley 2115 *Northern Colorado 270 *Wyoming 40*conference dual

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JASONLILES

Head Coach1993-2011

CHRISBONO

Head Coach2012 - present



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SDSU Career Coaching RecordsCoaCh SeaSonS YearS reCord PCt. ConferenCe titleSChris Bono - 2012-present - - -Jason Liles 19 1993-2012 148-143-5 .508 1Warren Williamson 16 1957-68, 70-73 134-74-9 .638 3Mike Engels 9 1984-93 87-32-3 .738 0Terry Linander 4 1978-81 34-22-2 .603 1Mickey Martin 2 1975-77 21-6-1 .768 0Greg Schmidt 2 1973-1975 21-10-0 .677 0Ralph Manning 3 1982-84 20-17-0 .541 0Harold Holmes 4 1952-55 14-18-1 .439 0Frank Kurtenbach 1 1968-69 11-2-0 .846 0Wally Johnson 2 1950-51 7-7-0 .500 0Lester Gieneart 1 1955-56 1-10-1 .125 0TOTALS 63 1950-Present 498-341-22 .591 5




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OPPONENT FIRST MEETING LAST MEETING W-L-TAdams State 1984-85 2003-04 1-2-0Air Force 1992-93 2011-12 1-8-0American International 2008-09 2008-09 1-0-0American University 2004-05 2005-06 1-1-0Anderson (S.C.) 2005-06 2006-07 2-0-0Army 1972-73 1972-73 1-0-0Ashland (Ohio) 1997-98 2001-02 2-1-0Augsburg (Minn.) 1999-00 2003-04 0-5-0Augustana (S.D.) 1965-66 2003-04 35-15-0Bemidji State (Minn.) 1959-60 1960-61 2-0-0Black Hills State 1959-60 1961-62 3-0-0Boise State (Idaho) 1976-77 1976-77 1-0-0Briar Cliff (Iowa) 1999-00 1999-00 1-0-0Brigham Young (Utah) 1971-72 1971-72 1-0-0Brown (R.I.) 2005-06 2005-06 0-1-0Bucknell (Pa.) 2010-11 2010-11 0-1-0Buena Vista (Iowa) 1988-89 2002-03 2-0-0Cal Poly 1972-73 1972-73 0-1-0Cal State Fullerton 2005-06 2005-06 0-1-0Campbell (N.C.) 2006-07 2011-12 1-1-0Carleton (Minn.) 1949-50 2001-02 3-0-0Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 1997-98 1998-99 2-0-0Central Missouri 1987-88 1997-98 2-0-0Central Oklahoma 1972-73 2005-06 4-7-0Central Washington 2000-01 2000-01 1-0-0Chadron State 2001-02 2001-02 1-0-0Clarion (Pa.) 2005-06 2005-06 1-0-0Coe (Iowa) 2002-03 2002-03 1-0-0Colorado 1967-68 1967-68 1-0-0Colorado Mines 1953-54 1998-99 6-2-0Colorado State 1953-54 1955-56 0-1-1Concordia (Moorhead) 1956-57 2001-02 5-0-1Cornell (Iowa) 1954-55 1955-56 0-2-0Cumberlands (Ky.) 2008-09 2009-10 2-0-0Dakota State 1972-73 1972-73 1-0-0Dakota Wesleyan 2004-05 2007-08 3-0-0Dana (Neb.) 2002-03 2002-03 1-0-0Davidson (N.C.) 2004-05 2011-12 2-0-0Delaware State 2005-06 2008-09 2-0-0Denver University 1955-56 1955-56 0-1-0Duquesne (Pa.) 2004-05 2005-06 1-1-0Eastern Illinois 1970-71 2006-07 1-1-0Findlay (Ohio) 1997-98 1997-98 1-0-0Florida International 1978-79 1978-79 1-0-0Fort Hays State (Kan.) 1987-88 1999-00 3-0-0Franklin & Marshall (Pa.) 2005-06 2008-09 1-1-0Gannon (Pa.) 2001-02 2001-02 1-0-0Grinnell (Iowa) 1954-55 1954-55 1-0-0Huron 1980-81 1997-98 4-0-0Illinois State 1966-67 1974-75 3-2-0Indiana 2008-09 2011-12 0-3-0Iowa 1995-96 1999-00 0-4-0Iowa State 1951-52 2009-10 0-9-0Kansas State 1950-51 1974-75 10-8-0Liberty 2008-09 2009-10 0-2-0Luther (Iowa) 1951-52 1953-54 2-0-0Macalester (Minn.) 1949-50 1950-51 3-0-0Mary (N.D.) 2002-03 2003-04 3-0-0Maryland 2008-09 2008-09 0-1-0Millersville (Pa.) 2004-05 2004-05 1-1-0Minnesota 1949-50 2007-08 4-21-0 Minnesota State, Mankato 1950-51 2003-04 23-26-2

OPPONENT FIRST MEETING LAST MEETING W-L-TMinnesota State, Moorhead 1956-57 2003-04 15-1-0Minnesota-Morris 1969-70 1991-92 22-1-0Minnesota West CC 1997-98 1998-99 2-0-0Missouri 1961-62 1970-71 2-1-0Morningside (Iowa) 1968-69 1978-79 6-0-0Navy 1970-71 1970-71 1-0-0Nebraska 1949-50 2011-12 17-17-2Nebraska-Kearney 1977-78 2003-04 4-1-0Nebraska-Omaha 1949-50 2003-04 9-25-2Newport News Apprentice (Va.) 2006-07 2006-07 1-0-0North Carolina State 2005-06 2006-07 0-2-0North Dakota 1963-64 1997-98 27-5-0North Dakota State 1958-59 2011-12 19-36-1Northern Colorado 1967-68 2011-12 18-12-0Northern Illinois 1966-67 2009-10 1-3-0Northern Iowa 1953-54 2011-12 3-35-1Northern Michigan 1979-80 1984-85 1-3-0Northern State 1961-62 2011-12 29-1-1Northwest Missouri 1968-69 1986-87 4-0-0Northwestern (Ill.) 1974-75 2010-11 0-2-0Northwestern (Iowa) 1990-91 1993-94 4-0-0Ohio 2006-07 2008-09 0-1-1Oklahoma 1969-70 1969-70 0-1-0Oregon 2004-05 2004-05 0-1-0Oregon State 2010-11 2010-11 0-1-0Pacific (Ore.) 2004-05 2008-09 2-1-0Pitt-Johnstown (Pa.) 1997-98 1997-98 0-1-0Portland State (Ore.) 2004-05 2008-09 5-0-0Princeton (N.J.) 2003-04 2003-04 1-1-0Ridgewater CC (Minn.) 1997-98 1997-98 1-0-0Roger Williams (R.I.) 2006-07 2006-07 1-0-0Rutgers 2008-09 2008-09 0-1-0Sacred Heart (Conn.) 2008-09 2008-09 1-0-0San Francisco State (Calif.) 1987-88 1987-88 1-0-0Shippensburg (Pa.) 2000-01 2000-01 1-0-0South Dakota 1963-64 1976-77 12-0-0South Dakota Tech 1955-56 1961-62 5-0-0Southern Colorado 1986-87 1995-96 3-0-0Southern Illinois 1967-68 1967-68 0-1-0Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 2009-10 2011-12 1-1-1Southwest Minnesota State 1970-71 2011-12 30-4-0Southwest Missouri 1975-76 1986-87 4-0-0St. Cloud State (Minn.) 1951-52 2003-04 37-14-1St. John’s (Minn.) 1952-53 1954-55 3-0-0Tennessee Chattanooga 2009-10 2009-10 0-1-0Upper Iowa 1972-73 1972-73 1-0-0Utah State 1977-78 1977-78 0-1-0Utah Valley 2005-06 2011-12 1-6-0Valley City State (N.D.) 1958-59 1967-68 3-0-0Virginia Military Institute 2008-09 2008-09 1-0-0Wartburg (Iowa) 1949-50 1959-60 4-4-1Washington 1970-71 1970-71 0-0-1Wayne State (Neb.) 1964-65 1978-79 6-0-0West Liberty (W. Va.) 1997-98 1997-98 1-0-0Western Illinois 1974-75 1974-75 1-0-0Western State (Colo.) 1972-73 2002-03 2-0-0Winona State (Minn.) 1961-62 1980-81 13-7-2Wisconsin 2002-03 2010-11 0-2-0Wisconsin-La Crosse 2002-03 2002-03 0-1-0Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1971-72 1975-76 2-0-0Wisconsin-Parkside 1991-92 2010-11 2-1-0Wisconsin-River Falls 1961-62 1988-89 6-0-0Wisconsin-Stevens Point 1973-74 1973-74 1-0-0Wisconsin-Whitewater 2010-11 2010-11 1-0-0Wyoming 1953-54 2011-12 0-13-0

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Dee Brainerd Don Trapp 1963 - 130 pounds 1970 - 177 pounds

Rick Jensen Jeff Hohertz 1976 - 126 pounds 1977 - 177 pounds 1981 - 177 pounds

Kirk Simet Dave Cornemann 1978 - 150 pounds 1984 - 167 pounds

Pat Dorn Brian Loeffler 1987 - 134 pounds 1993 - 177 pounds 1988 - 134 pounds

1963Dee Brainerd 130 FirstJim Perkins 137 SecondLyle Voss 158 ThirdRoger Eischens 190 Third

1965Frank Murphy 115 ThirdWayne Paulsen 130 Second

1966Paul Thomas 190 SecondMick Hurlburt HWT Fourth

1967Jerry Smith 130 ThirdJon McNitt 167 Second

1968Jerry Smith 130 SecondJon McNitt 167 SecondGreg Schmidt 115 Second

1969Greg Schmidt 115 ThirdJohn Rembold 137 Third

1970Greg Schmidt 118 SecondDon Trapp 177 FirstKeith Engels 142 Sixth

1971Stan Opp 118 Second

1972Stan Opp 118 FifthMike Engels 150 Second

1973Stan Opp 118 SecondGerry Person 167 ThirdDick Vliem 190 Fifth

1974Mike Engels 158 Second

1976Rick Jensen 126 FirstKirk Simet 142 Sixth

1977Rick Jensen 134 SecondJeff Hohertz 177 First

1978Matt Long 134 ThirdKirk Simet 150 First

1979Rick Jensen 142 SecondAl Minor 190 Fourth

1980Jay Swanson 134 SixthRandy Goette 142 EighthKent Haake 167 SeventhJeff Hohertz 177 Fifth

1981Jeff Hohertz 177 FirstWally Zastrow Hwt Seventh

1982Jack Sathe 126 EighthRandy Goette 150 SeventhEd Lohr 190 Eighth

1983Dave Cornemann 167 Sixth

1984Don Cox 158 ThirdDave Cornemann 167 FirstAl Holleman Hwt Eighth

1985Vince McCullough 134 SecondJim Strande 142 EighthJeff Lueders 177 EighthAl Holleman HWT Third

1986Bryan Guzzo 118 SeventhPerry Fink 142 SixthAl Holleman Hwt Fourth

1987Pat Dorn 134 FirstHazen Bye 150 SixthKyle Jensen HWT Seventh

1988Bryan Guzzo 118 SixthPat Dorn 134 FirstPerry Fink 150 FourthPaul Koenig 190 Fifth

1989Bryan Guzzo 118 FifthPat Dorn 134 SixthPerry Fink 150 FourthBarney Drenth HWT Fourth

1990Mike Pankratz 126 SixthBrian Loeffler 177 EighthGreg Sayler 190 EighthPaul Koenig HWT Second

1991Mike Pankratz 126 FifthBrian Loeffler 177 FifthGreg Sayler 190 EighthBarney Drenth HWT Fourth

NATIONALCHAMPIONS

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1992Mike Pankratz 126 FifthChad Lamer 167 EighthBrian Loeffler 177 Sixth

1993Mike Pankratz 126 ThirdTim Wishard 158 SeventhBrian Loeffler 177 First

1994Mark Echevarria 150 FifthChad Lamer 177 FirstJustin Blasius 190 FirstBrad Loeffler HWT Fifth

1995Josh Sammons 142 FourthChad Lamer 177 FirstBrad Loeffler HWT Fifth

1996Travis King 142 FourthPat Timm 167 SeventhJeremy Pascoe 177 ThirdChad Lamer 190 FirstRyan Resel HWT Fourth

1997Chad Wickman 118 SixthAdam Feldman 126 FirstJeremy Pascoe 177 ThirdRyan Resel HWT First

1998Chad Wickman 118 FourthPaul Konechne 134 SixthTravis King 150 FirstPat Timm 177 ThirdRyan Resel HWT First

1999Scott Braun 133 SecondPaul Konechne 141 SecondTyler Jones 174 ThirdRyan Resel HWT Second

2000Scott Braun 133 SecondPaul Konechne 141 FirstAaron Veskrna 149 SeventhTyler Bryant 165 EighthTyler Jones 174 SixthJon Madsen HWT First

2001Ryan O’Connor 125 SixthPaul Konechne 141 FirstAaron Veskrna 149 ThirdTyler Bryant 165 FourthTodd Paszek 184 ThirdJon Madsen HWT Second

2002Aaron Veskrna 157 ThirdTyler Bryant 165 SecondTyler Jones 184 SecondTodd Paszek 197 ThirdJon Madsen HWT Seventh

2003Bryan Cowdin 174 SeventhTyler Jones 184 SecondTim Boldt 197 Fifth

2004Jeremy Roe 149 SixthNate Althoff 165 Fifth

NATIONALCHAMPIONS

Justin Blasius Chad Lamer 1994 - 194 pounds 1994-95 - 177 pounds 1996 - 190 pounds

Adam Feldman Ryan Resel 1997 - 126 pounds 1997 - Heavyweight 1998 - Heavyweight

Travis King Paul Konechne 1998 - 150 pounds 2000 - 141 pounds 2001- 141 pounds

Jon Madsen 2000 - Heavyweight

Three Jackrabbits earned Most Outstanding Wrestler honors at the NCAA Division II Championships:• Rick Jensen, 1976• Chad Lamer, 1996• Travis King, 1998

Two-Time All-Americans Scott Braun ..........................................1999-00 Barney Brenth ..................................... 1989, 91 Scott Braun ..........................................1999-00 Barney Drenth ..................................... 1989, 91 Mike Engels ........................................ 1972, 74 Randy Goette ...................................... 1980, 82 Travis King .......................................... 1996, 98 Paul Koenig ........................................ 1988, 90 Brad Loeffler ........................................1994-95 Jon Madsen ..........................................2000-01 Jon McNitt ............................................1967-68 Jeremy Pascoe ......................................1996-97 Todd Paszek .........................................2001-02 Greg Sayler ..........................................1990-91 Kirk Simet ........................................... 1976, 78 Jerry Smith ...........................................1967-68 Pat Timm ............................................. 1996, 98

Three-Time All-AmericansTyler Bryant ............................................2000-02Perry Fink .........................................1986, 88-89Bryan Guzzo .....................................1986, 88-89Jeff Hohertz .......................................1977, 80-81All Holleman ...........................................1984-86 Rick Jensen .......................................1976-77, 79Stan Opp ................................................1971-73Greg Schmidt ..........................................1968-70Aaron Veskrna .........................................2000-02

Four-Time All-AmericansTyler Jones ..........................................1999-2002Paul Konechne ....................................1998-2001Chad Lamer ......................................1992, 94-96Brian Loeffler ..........................................1990-93Mike Pankratz .........................................1990-93Ryan Resel .............................................1996-99

All-Americans

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NCC INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS1964Don Miller Willmar, Minn. 123Wayne Paulsen Worthington, Minn. 130Marv Sherrill Huron, S.D. 137Bill Taggart Wadena, Minn. 157Dave Westbrock Browns Valley, Minn. 191

1965Terry Linander Spearfish, S.D. 137Frank Murphy Blue Earth, Minn. 115Wayne Paulsen Worthington, Minn. 130Bill Taggart Wadena, Minn. 157

1966Dennis Campbell Worthington, Minn. 152Mick Hurlburt Swea City, Iowa HWTMike Kain Algona, Iowa 157Stan Lambert Worthington, Minn. 137Terry Linander Spearfish, S.D. 137Don Miller Willmar, Minn. 130Frank Murphy Blue Earth, Minn. 115Jerry Smith Sioux Falls, S.D. 123

1967Jon McNitt Sioux Falls, S.D. 157Jerry Smith Sioux Falls, S.D. 130

1968Sid Fosheim Webster, S.D. 137Jon McNitt Sioux Falls, S.D. 160Greg Schmidt Rockham, S.D. 115Jerry Smith Sioux Falls, S.D. 130

1969Greg Schmidt Rockham, S.D. 115Don Trapp Milbank, S.D. 160

1970Greg Schmidt Rockham, S.D. 118Don Trapp Milbank, S.D. 177

1972Pat Suiter Pierre, S.D. 1972

1973Mike Engels Watertown, S.D. 158Stan Opp Aberdeen, S.D. 118Gerry Person Britton, S.D. 167

1974Mike Engels Watertown, S.D. 158

1975Rick Jensen Watertown, S.D. 126

1976Rick Jensen Watertown, S.D. 126Craig Onufer Tacoma, Wash. 158Don Oswald Yankton, S.D. 190

1977Jeff Hohertz Minnetonka, Minn. 177Rick Jensen Watertown, S.D. 134Ron Teague Aurora, S.D. 118

1978Jeff Hohertz Minnetonka, Minn. 177Kirk Simet Pierre, S.D. 150

1979Rick Jensen Watertown, S.D. 142Kirk Simet Pierre, S.D. 158

1980Paul Nooyen Avoca, Wis. 190Jay Swanson Rapid City, S.D. 134Paul Windschitl Motley, Minn. 150

1981Jeff Hohertz Minnetonka, Minn. 177

1983Dave Cornemann Gregory, S.D. 167

1984Vince McCullough Gardner, Kan. 134Jim Strande Brookings, S.D. 142

1985Al Holleman Hancock, Minn. HWTVince McCullough Gardner, Kan. 134

1986Perry Fink Cottage Grove, Minn. 142Al Holleman Hancock, Minn. HWT

1965 NCCTEAM CHAMPIONS

Front Row: Terry Linander, Mick Hurlburt, Wayne Paulsen, Bill Taggart, Darrell Smith. Back Row: Duane Dean, Frank Murphy, Don Miller, Mike Kain, Al Morton, head coach Warren Williamson.

1966 NCCTEAM CHAMPIONS

Front Row: Frank Murphy, Jerry Smith, Don Miller, Terry Linander, Darrell Smith. Back Row: Head coach Warren Williamson, Dennis Campbell, Stan Lambert, Phil Neu, Mike Kain, Paul Thomas, Mick Hurlburt.

1987Kyle Jensen Mobridge, S.D. HWTPerry Fink Cottage Grove, Minn. 142

1988Pat Dorn Adrian, Minn. 134Perry Fink Cottage Grove, Minn. 150

1989Perry Fink Cottage Grove, Minn. 150

1990Paul Koenig Butterfield, Minn. HWT

1991Barney Drenth Rock Rapids, Iowa HWTTroy Wallman Freeman, S.D. 134

1992Brian Loeffler St. Clair, Minn. 177Mike Pankratz Freeman, S.D. 126

1993Mike Pankratz Freeman, S.D. 126

1994Justin Blasius Kimball, S.D. 190

1995Chad Lamer Colton, S.D. 177




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1996Travis King Rapid City, S.D. 142Chad Lamer Colton, S.D. 190

1997Adam Feldman Mitchell, S.D. 126Travis King Rapid City, S.D. 142Ryan Resel Miller, S.D. HWTChad Wickman Masonville, Iowa 118

1998Travis King Rapid City, S.D. 150Ryan Resel Miller, S.D. HWTChad Wickman Masonville, Iowa 118

2000Paul Konechne Kimball, S.D. 141

2001Tyler Bryant Pierre, S.D. 165Paul Konechne Kimball, S.D. 141Jon Madsen Carpenter, S.D. HWT

2002Tyler Jones Mitchell, S.D. 184Jeremy Roe Lennox, S.D. 141

2003Tyler Jones Mitchell, S.D. 184

Two-Time NCC ChampionsJon McNitt ................................................1967-68Mike Engels ..............................................1973-74Al Holleman ..............................................1985-86Tyler Jones ................................................2002-03Paul Konechne ..........................................2001-02Chad Lamer ..............................................1995-96Terry Linander ...........................................1965-66Vince McCullough ......................................1984-85Frank Murphy ............................................1965-66Mike Pankratz ...........................................1992-93Wayne Paulsen ..........................................1964-65Ryan Resel ...............................................1997-98Kirk Simet ................................................1978-79Bill Taggart................................................1964-65Don Trapp .................................................1969-70Chad Wickman ..........................................1997-98Three-Time NCC ChampionsJeff Hohertz .........................................1977-78, 81Travis King ................................................1996-98Greg Schmidt ............................................1968-70Jerry Smith ...............................................1966-68Four-Time NCC ChampionsRick Jensen .........................................1975-77, 79Perry Fink .................................................1986-89

NCC Team and Individual Championship Records Held by SDSU• Most Individual Titles, One Tournament: 8, 1966• Most Team Points Scored, Individual, One Tournament: 20, by Rick Jensen, 1976 (shared with three others)• Most Pins, Individual, One Tournament: 3, by Don Miller, 1964 (shared with five others)

1973 NCC Team Champions

Front Row: Stan Opp, Pat Suiter, Al Novstrup, Mike Smith, Don Johnson. Back Row: Assistant coach Greg Schmidt, head coach Warren William-son, Mike Engels, Gerry Person, John Anderson, Dick Vliem, Jim Murray, manager Mike Bird.

1980 NCCTeam Champions

Front Row:Jay Swanson, Steve Stem-srud, Randy Goette, Paul Windschitl. Middle Row: Kirk Simet, Kent Haake, Jeff Hohertz, Paul Nooyen. Back Row: Graduate assistant Rick Jensen, graduate assistant Craig Olsen, head coach Terry Linander, trainer Jim Sevcik, Wally Zastrow.

1997 NCCTeam Champions

Front Row: Dan Koehler, Chad Wick-man, Josh Sammons, Troy Risdal, Adam Feldman, Travis King. Back Row: Head coach Jason Liles, student assistant Brian Dozark, Jeremy Pascoe, Ryan Resel, Bob Fullhart, Howard Fullhart, student assistant Chad Lamer, graduate assistant Tom Wynn.

Year Place Pts/Rec1964 Second 86.001965 First 103.001966 First 88.001967 Second 61.001968 Second N/A1969 Second 80.001970 Third 68.001971 Fourth 50.001972 Second 81.501973 First 88.001974 Second 123.001975 Fifth 32.001976 Second 106.501977 Second 75.25

NCC Team FinishesYear Place Pts/Rec1978 Fourth 47.001979 Fourth 52.001980 First 70.501981 Fifth 39.001982 Fifth 32.251983 Sixth 24.501984 Third 59.001985 Third 52.251986 Second 50.501987 Fourth 55.251988 Fourth 54.751989 Second 66.501990 Fourth 50.751991 Fourth 48.25

Year Place Pts/Rec1992 Fourth 42.001993 Sixth 37.251994 Fifth 36.501995 Sixth 43.501996 Second 65.501997 First 80.001998 Third 65.501999 Fifth 46.002000 Third 66.502001 Fourth 58.502002 Third 55.502003 Fourth 49.502004 Fifth *1-4* Champion determined by dual standings



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– A – Ahrenstorff, Todd 1985-86-87 Alfredson, George 1957-58-59 Allen, Mike 1978-79 Alrich, Odell 1951-55-56Althoff, Aaron 1996-97-98-99Althoff, Nate 2004-05-06-07Ammann, Craig 1987 Andersch, Laverne 1950-51-52 Anderson, Arlin 1952Anderson, Courtney 1994Anderson, Jim 1971 Anderson, John 1972-73-74 Anderson, Terry 1976 Anderson, Robert 2002 Andress, Elbert 1997-98-99Augustin, Tom 1966-67

– B – Barnes, Jared 2003Barnett, Mark 1974 Bartholomew, John 1959 Beastrom, Jim 1971 Beech, Mark 1980 Bendt, Jordan 1984-85 Birnbaum, Ed 1983-84 Blanchette, Gayle 1975-76Blasius, Justin 1993-94Blasius, Weston 2008-09-10Blindert, Zach 2009 Bly, Dan 1978 Bly, Dan 1982Boub, Chris 2005 Boldt, Tim 2003-04Bonte, Dan 2007Brady, Jeremy 1997-98-99 Brainerd, Dee 1962-63 Breidenbach, Don 1956Braun, Scott 1999-00 Brockmueller, Gordon 1955-56 Brothanek, Dale 1967 Brown, Ken 1960 Browning, Monte 1954Bryant, Toby 1999-00Bryant, Tyler 2000-01-02-03Bucknam, Larry 1960 Bye, Hazen 1987

– C – Campbell, Dennis 1966-67 Canada, Jim 1954-55-56 Caspers, Pete 1983 Chappa, Jarrod 2004 Christman, Walter 1949-50-51-52Cinco, Chuck 1992-93-94 Cook, Dave 1977 Cooley, Jeff 2008 Cornemann, Dave 1981-82-83-84 Cowdin, Bryan 2003Cox, Dave 1983 Cox, Don 1983-84 Cox, Doug 1983-84-85-86 Crabtree, Dave 1974 Crabtree, Lee 1974-75 Craddock, Richard 1949-50-51

– D –Dailey, Eugene 1955-56Dangerud, Kayle 1999-00 Day, Steve 1970 Dean, Duane 1964 Decker, Jim 1958 DeJong, Brian 1990-91 Donovan, Mark 1988 Dorn, Pat 1986-87-88 -89Dozark, Kristopher 1999-00-01-03Drefke, Bryce 2010Drenth, Eric 1989-91 Durbahn, Paul 2003Duval, Steve 1987 Dykhoff, Don 1955

– E –Echevarria, Mark 1994-95Eischens, Roger 1962-63 Eitreim, Jammy 1991Elliott, Scott 2009 Engels, Keith 1969-70-71 Engels, Mike 1971-72-73-74 England, Homer 1950-51 Ericks, Ben 2003-04 Evans, Al 1952-53-54 Evers, Matt 2001Everson, Adam 2008-09Everson, Andy 2004-05-06-07Everson, Mark 2003

– F – Feen, Arthur 1950 Feldman, Adam 1996-97 Fink, Perry 1986-87-88-89 Fink, Rick 1981 Flesner, Fran 1959-60Flynn, Nick 2009-12Flynn, Sean 2007-08 Forman, Chad 1993Forster, Jacob 2001Fosheim, Sid 1968-69-70 Fryer, Jim 1983 Fullerton, Ron 1977Fullhart, Bob 1997-98-99-00Fullhart, Howard 1995-96-97-98

– G – Garry, Darrin 1993Genereux, Nick 2008Ginther, Weston 2009Gleiter, Gus 1956-57-58 Goette, Randy 1980-81-82 Golic, Mervin 1950Gottschalk, Travis 2004-05-06-07Gregory, Brad 2004-05-06-07 Gutenkauf, Chad 1986-88 -89-90 Guzzo, Bryan 1986-87-88-89

– H – Haake, Kent 1977-78-80Hagar, Nick 2010 Harding, Mick 1986-87-89 -90 Harrell, Greg 1993Harwood, Derek 2001Havlik, Bryce 1987 Hayes, Doug 1972-73 Hayes, Tom 1974-75-77 Hellwege, Marcus 2001-02 Helma, Leonard 1950 Hemiller, Bob 1988-89-90-91Hennrich, Brad 1989 Herrboldt, Chad 2003-04-05-06Herrboldt, Nick 2007 Herum, Steve 1972-73-74 Hill, Howard 1950 Hoffman, Tom 1974-75 Hohertz, Jeff 1977-78-80-81Hoines, Mitch 1989 Holleman, Al 1984-85-86 Holm, Ken 1958 Holtquist, Greg 1970-71 Houg, Johnny 1988Houska, Garrett 2003-04 Huffman, Charlie 1979 Hurlburt, Mick 1965-66Huyck, Lloyd 1989-91

–I –Ingalls, Dwayne 1996-97

–J – Jensen, Ellis 1957-58 Jensen, Kyle 1986-87 Jensen, Rick 1975-76-77-79 Johnson, Al 1969 Johnson, Don 1969-71-72-73Johnson, Todd 1993-94Johnson, Troy 1991-92Johnson, Tyler 2010

Jones, Lowell 1970Jones, Robert (BJ) 1999Jones, Tyler 1999-00-02-03 Jorgenson, Lee 1953

– K – Kahnke, Jeff 1981-82-83 Kain, Jim 1961-62-63 Kain, Mike 1965-66 Kantor, Ed 1966-67Kavitz, Dusty 2005-06 Kappenman, Jerry 1957Kelly, Kevin 2009-10Kenton, Joe 2003-04 King, Russ 1963-69 King, Scott 2002-03King, Travis 1995-96-97-98 Kinney, Dave 1960-61Klinkhammer, Tobin 1995Koch, James 1967-68-69 Koehler, Dan 1997 Koenig, Paul 1987-88-89-90Konechne, Martin 2008Konechne, Paul 1998-99-00 -01 Koob, Dick 1975-76Kramer, Don 1992Krehmeyer, Levi 2005-06-07 Kuhns, Dick 1958-59 Kulseth, Nick 2007-08 Kurtenbach, Frank 1959-60-61 Kurtenbach, Steve 1988

– L – Lambert, Stan 1966-68 Lamer, Chad 1992-94-95-96LaQua, Chad 1996 Linander, Terry 1965-66 Lindekugel, Travis 2001Loeffler, Brad 1992-93-94-95Loeffler, Brian 1990-91-92-93Logsdon, Bert 1959-60 Lohr, Ed 1982-83-86 Long, Matt 1978 Ludeman, Cal 1971 Lueders, Jeff 1982-83-84-85

– M – Madsen, Jon 2000-01-02Martens, Scott 1993-94-95Martinmaas, Craig 2004Marvin, Alan 2006-07-08-09Matthew, Brendan 1990-92Matthew, Tim 1992 McCullough, Vince 1984-85 McNitt, Jon 1967-68-69 Meendering, Randy 1975-76 Melhoff, Ray 1957 Melvin, Marty 1980 Meyer, Ryan 2007-08 Michaud, David 2009-10 Miller, Don 1964-65-66 Miller, John 1989 Minor, Al 1979 Minor, Dan 1978-79 Moe, Seth 2010 Moon, Frank 1957 Moran, Chris 2007 Moravec, Jule 1952-53-54 Mord, Jan 1985Morrow, Chad 1999Morton, Al 1964-65 Motis, Bob 1959-60Mundt, Eric 1995 Murphy, Frank 1965-66 Murray, Jim 1972-73-74-75

– N – Neal, Mike 1975-76-77-78 Nehl, Cody 2003-04-05-06 Neu, Phil 1966 Neuberger, Tom 1951-52 Nolz, Jerry 1961 Nooyen, Paul 1979-80 Novstrup, Al 1973-74-75-76

– O – O’Connor, Ryan 1998-00-01Onken, Luther 1969-70-71 Onufer, Craig 1976-77Opdahl, Todd 2005 Opp, Kermit 1975 Opp, Stan 1970-71-72-73 Oswald, Don 1976

– P – Paine, Myron 1955-56 Palm, Nathan 1987-88 Pankratz, Mike 1990-91-92-93 Park, Randy 1973-74-75 Parsley, Martin 1978 Pascoe, Jeremy 1996-97Paszek, Todd 2001-02Paulsen, Wayne 1964-65 Perkins, Jerry 1961-62 Perkins, Jim 1961-62-63 Person, Gerry 1971-72-73 Peterson, Ed 1978-79-81Peterson, Glen 1996Pickrel, Aaron 2010Pirner, Derek 2006-07-08 Piro, Scott 1976-77 Postma, Bud 1982-84-85-86 Pouliot, Dick 1955-56

– R – Ramirez, Jim 1975-76 Rasmussen, Joe 2010Reicks, Jerry 2001 Rembold, John 1968-69-70Resel, Ryan 1996-97-98-99Retallic, Justin 2006-07-08-09Revier, Scott 2005Ringstmeyer, Ray 1994-95 Risdal, Troy 1996-97-98Roe, Jeremy 2002-03-04

– S – Sammons, Josh 1994-95-96-97Sanderson, Del 1979 Sathe, Jack 1982 Sayler, Greg 1990-91-92-93 Schley, Duane 1949-50 Schmidt, Greg 1968-69-70 Schuring, Jacob 2003Senne, Charlie 2004Sestak, Robert 1959 Sherrill, Marv 1962-63-64 Simet, Kirk 1976-78-79-80 Simondet, Steve 1988-91 Small, Brooks 2001-02Smith, Ben 2003Smith, Darrel 1964-65-66 Smith, Jerry 1966-67-68 Smith, Jim 1971 Smith, Mike 1973 Smrekar, Nate 2001-02 Snow, Kevin 1995 Snyder, Russell 1950 Sorenson, Tyler 2007-08-09-10 Staley, Jim 1954-57 Stara, Keith 1982 Stark, Brett 1987 Stemsrud, Steve 1980 Sterner, John 1960-61-62 Sterner, Mike 1960-61-62Stibral, Tony 2001 Stoeser, Rod 1971 Strande, Jim 1982-83-84-85 Strandemo, Cole 2002

Stripling, Jason 2005-06-07-09 Streseman, Donald 1959 Suiter, Dale 1971-72-73-74 Swanson, Jay 1977-78-79-80 Swier, Jeremy 2008-09-10 – T – Taggart, Bill 1963-64-65 Teague, Ron 1977 Tesch, Steve 1970 Thomas, Paul 1966-67 Thury, Lance 1997-98-99-00 Tiegen, Lucas 2002 Timm, Pat 1994-96-98Tol, Lenny 2004Tomashek, Tom 1962 Trapp, Don 1968-69-70

– U – Unger, LeRoy 1955

– V – VanHove, Shawn 2003Van Meveren, Curt 1973 Van Stralen, Frank 1971-72 Venner, Marty 1982-83Veskrna, Aaron 1999-2000-01-02 Vliem, Dick 1972-73 Vliem, Jerry 1974 Voss, Lyle 1963

– W – Wagner, Dustin 2001Wallman, Nathan 2001-02Wallman, Troy 1991Walraven, Dustin 2009-10Waters, Marcus 2005-06-07Watkins, Alex 2005Weber, Roy 1995-96Weisner, Loren 1958 Weller, Randy 1985 Wendland, Darwin 1951-52 Wermersen, Marc 2008-09-10Werth, Chris 2004-05 Westberg, Dale 1982 Westbrock, Dave 1962-64 Whisney, Dennis 1975-76 Wickman, Chad 1996-97-98-99Wiebe, Troy 1992 Wiesner, Loren 1959-60 Wiley, Jon 1981 Williams, Maris 1952-53-54 Wilson, Dan 1984 Wilson, Lloyd 1950 Wilson, Lloyd 1966 Windschitl, Paul 1980-81 Winter, Joe 1992-93 Winter, Vern 1967 Wishard, Tim 1990-91-92-93Wood, Jesse 2004 Wookey, John 1977 Wurth, Jason 1988-89-90-91

– Y – Yetter, LeRoy 1952-53Yoder, Ryan 1999

– Z – Zastrow, Wally 1979-80-81 Zellmer, Gary 1961-62-63Zens, Jordan 2002

Letterwinners




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Warren WilliamsonInducted 1996

Longtime South Dakota State coach Warren William-son was one of eight people inducted with the inaugural Hall of Fame Class in March 1996. Williamson coached the Jackrabbits for 16 seasons — from 1957-68 and from 1970-73. During his tenure, he compiled a

134-74-9 dual record, and coached 24 College Division All-Americans and two national champions. His teams also won three North Central Conference titles and placed in the top 10 at the College Division national tournament seven times.Williamson also is a member of the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame and South Dakota Hall of Fame.

Jeff HohertzInducted 2000

A 2000 inductee, Hohertz book-ended his collegiate wrestling career by winning national titles at 177 pounds in both 1977 and 1981. A three-time North Central Conference champion, he also earned All-America honors, with a fifth-place finish as a junior. A native of Minnetonka, Minn., Hohertz ended his

career with a 88-23-1 record. He is also a member of the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame.

Jim KochInducted 2000

Former Jackrabbit wrestler Jim Koch, the longtime head wrestling coach at Wisconsin-Parkside, was inducted into the Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2000. A 1969 graduate of SDSU and a Milbank native, Koch earned runner-up

honors at the North Central Conference Championships three time and was an NWCA Academic All-American while wrestling under Warren Williamson. After serving as a graduate assistant at SDSU for one sea-son, Koch accepted the head coaching position at Parkside in 1970. At the time of his induction, Koch’s wrestlers had earned All-America honors 88 times with 10 national titles. He also has held numerous leadership positions in wrestling coaches associations and was instrumental in the creation of the Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Rick JensenInducted 2000

Watertown native Rick Jensen was one of three SDSU inductees to the Divsion II Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2000. During his career at SDSU, Jensen became the school’s first four-time confer-ence champion and was a three-time national finalist. He claimed a national championship

at 126 pounds as a freshman in 1976, and also finished as runner-up at 134 pounds in 1977 and 142 pounds in 1979. He ended his career with a 128-24 record. He is also a member of the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame.

Chad LamerInducted 2004

Lamer was inducted to the Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2004.A four-time All-American, Lamer won three consecu-tive national titles — the first of which came at 177 pounds in 1994. After repeating as 177-pound champion in 1995, Lamer

claimed his final Division II title in 1996 at 190 pounds. He also placed eighth at 167 pounds as a freshman.Lamer completed his collegiate career with a pair of North Central Conference titles and a 132-30-2 record. He posted the best overall record in SDSU history with a 40-2 record during the 1995-96 season.

Hall-of-FamersFive individuals from South Dakota State University wrestling have been inducted into the Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Five individuals from South Dakota State University wrestling have been inducted into the South Dakota State University Hall of Fame.

Dee Brainerd Jeff Hohertz Rick Jensen Stan Opp Greg Schmidt



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1952 - Colorado StateWalt Christman - 147 lbs. received a bye in the first round lost to #1 Tommy Evans, Oklahoma, fall 4:09 received a bye in the first consolation round lost to #2 Bryon Todd, Oklahoma State, 7-2

Alan Evans - 191 lbs. received a bye in the first round lost to #2 Harry Lanzi, Toledo, fall 1:40 received a bye in the first consolation round lost to Joe Butler, Oklahoma, 11-3

1953 - Penn StateMaris Williams - 130 lbs lost to #1 Norvard Nalan, Michigan, fall 7:11 lost to Ed Casalicchio, Michigan State, 6-0

Alan Evans - 191 lbs. lost to #4 Gus Gatto, Northern Iowa, 6-0

1954 - OklahomaJule Moravec - 177 lbs. received a bye in the first round lost to #3 Ted Weaver, Kansas State, fall 8:50

Alan Evans - 191 lbs. def. James Mills, Okla. State, 5-2 lost to #4 Gus Gatto, Northern Iowa, 1-1 RD

1955 - Cornell, N.Y.Monsour Karin - 115 lbs. lost to Edward Amerantes, Spring field, 4-0

Gordon Brockmueller - 123 lbs. lost to Dick Gappen, Knox, 7-3

Don Dykhoff - 157 lbs. lost to Delbert Lockwood, Colorado State, 9-3

1958 - WyomingGusav Gleitter - 115 lbs. lost to #1 Dick Beattie, Oklahoma State, 8-0 lost to Stan Lampe, Colorado, 7-4

George Alfredson - 177 lbs. received a bye in the first round lost to Gary Haller, Kansas, 5-2

Ellis Jensen - 191 lbs. lost to #1 Dave Dunlop, Cornell, fall 2:32

1959 - IowaLoren Wiesmer - 123 lbs. lost to Jim Stagg, Bowling Green, 6-0

Francis Flesner - 157 lbs. lost to Herman Ayres, SIU-Carbondale, 4-3

Bob Motis - 191 lbs. received a bye in the first round lost to #3 Gordon Trapp, Iowa, 15-0

Frank Kurtenbach - HWT. received a bye in the first round lost to #1Ted Ellis, Oklahoma State, fall 5:04 lost to Harry Jacbos, Bradley, 2-1

1960 - MarylandFrancis Flesner - 157 lbs. lost to #2 Thad Turner, 8-2 def. Walter Parker, Cornell Iowa, 4-0 lost to Joe Mullins, Iowa, 9-5

John Sterner - 167 lbs. received a bye in the first round lost to #3 Dennis Fitzgerald, Michigan 8-5

Mike Sterner - 177 lbs. lost to #1 Roy Conrad, Northern Illinois, fall 1:49 def. Phil Myer, Penn State, 11-2 lost to Bruce Campbell, Oklahoma State, 9-5 Frank Kurtenbach - HWT received a bye in the first round lost to #6 John Baum, Michigan State, fall 5:48

1961 - Oregon StateMike Sterner - 177 lbs. - 6th seed def. Tom Sutton, Air Force, 4-2 lost to #3 Wayne Baugman, Oklahoma, 4-2 lost to Ken Houston, SIU-Carbondale, 4-2

Frank Kurtenbach - 191 lbs. lost to Nick Kohls, Colorado State, fall 8:18 received a bye in the first consolation round lost to #2 Allan Jaklich, Northwestern, 3-2

1962 - Oklahoma StateJohn Sterner - 157 lbs. lost to #6 Earl Perillo, Oklahoma, 4-1

Mike Sterner - 177 lbs. received a bye in the first round def. Phil Mer, Penn State, 5-4 lost to #2Dean Lahr, Colorado, 2-1 lost to Tim Mongan, Purdue, 5-3

Roger Eischens - 191 lbs. def. Harry Lake, Virginia, 3-1 lost to Joe James, Oklahoma, 4-2 received a bye in the first consolation round lost to #1 Nick Kohls, Colorado State, 3-2

1963 - Kent StateDee Brainerd - 130 lbs. recieved a bye in the first round def. John Perry, Adams State, 6-5 lost to #4 Pat Smartt, Lehigh, 6-3

James Perkins - 137 lbs. lost to #3 Clair Argento, Wyoming, 8-1

Lyle Voss - 157 lbs. lost to Rahim Jayanmard, UCLA, 17-1

Roger Eischens - 191 lbs. received a bye in the first round lost to Matt Sanzone, Springfield, fall 4:57

1965 - WyomingFrank Murphy - 115 lbs. received a bye in the first round lost to #2 Tadaaki Hatta, Oklahoma State, 13-4 def. Lou Manns, Syracuse, 3-3, 2-0 lost to Jay Windfelder, Penn State, 5-1

Wayne Paulsen - 130 lbs. received a bye in the first round lost to Bill Johannesen, Michigan, 5-1

1966 - Iowa StatePaul Thomas - 191 lbs. lost to #2 Don Buzzard, Iowa State, fall 4:18 received a bye in the first consolation round lost to Tony Bennett, Oklahoma, fall 2:49

Mike Hurlburt - HWT lost to Carel Stith, Nebraska, 19-1

1967 - Kent StateGerry Smith - 123 lbs. lost to #2 Bob Fehrs, Michigan, 10-0

John McNitt - 167 lbs. lost to Jeff Smith, Oregon State, 11-4 in pigtail bout

1968 - Penn StateGreg Schmidt - 115 lbs. def. Frank Coco, East Stroudsburg, 9-3 lost to Wayne Boyd, Temple, 6-4

Gerry Smith - 130 lbs. def. Felix Sanchez, Air Force, 10-1 lost to Dennis Crowe, Oklahoma State, 7-6

John McNitt - 167 lbs. lost to #4 Jason Smith, Iowa State, 6-2

1969 - Brigham Young Greg Schmidt - 115 lbs. - 7th seed lost to #9 John Miller, Oregon, 4-3 def. Bob Shines, Arizona State, fall 2:58 lost to #2 Ray Stapp, Oklahoma State, 5-3

1970 - NorthwesternGreg Schmidt - 115 lbs. - 5th seed def. #10 Steve Lampe, Iowa State, 9-2 def. Ed Brown, SUNY-Buffalo, 10-9 lost to #4 Greg Johnson, Michigan State, 7-3 def. Kirt Donaldson, Air Force, 7-1

Division I National QualifiersNCAA Division I

Placewinners1970Greg Schmidt - 115 lbs. - 5th place

1988 Pat Dorn - 134 lbs. - 8th place

Three-time Division I national qualifier Mike Sterner went undefeated in duals for the 1960-61 season with a 12-0 record. Twin brother John Sterner also qualified for the national tournament in 1960 and 1962.




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lost to John Miller, Oregon, 4-3 finished in fifth place

Don Trapp - 177 lbs. - fourth seed def. Ray Williams, Stanford, 7-2 def. Mark Frankel, Purdue, 7-4 lost to #5 Ben Cooper, SIU-Carbondale, 7-3

1971 - AuburnStan Opp - 118 lbs. - 10th seed def. Chico Lutes, Indiana State, 11-5 lost to #5 Gary Breece, Oklahoma, 7-1

1972 - MarylandMike Engels - 150 lbs. lost to #7 Neil Duncan, Hofstra, 4-1

1973 - WashingtonStan Opp - 118 lbs. def. #5 Mike Frick, Lehigh, 6-4 def. Ron Castle, Portland State, 8-5 lost to #4 Dan Sherman, Iowa, 9-1 lost to Dan Kida, San Jose State, 11-3

Gerry Person - 167 lbs. def. Bruce Zindel, Michigan State, 5-3 lost to #2 Doug Wyn, Western Michigan, 7-1 lost to George Beene, Ball State, 6-3

1974 - Iowa StateMike Engels - 158 lbs. def. Pete Ackerman, Rider, 13-6 lost to #4 Dan Holm, Iowa, 8-4 def. Dewayne Cobbs, Missouri, fall 5:59 lost to Duane Stutzman, Oregon, 5-5, 1-1 RD 1976 - ArizonaRick Jensen - 126 lbs. lost to Amos Goodlow, Michigan, fall 5:50 in pigtail bout

1977 - OklahomaRick Jensen - 126 lbs. def. #6 Rick Thomspon, Slippery Rock, 6-2 def. Ron Gray, Illinois State, fall 7:05 lost to #3 Lee Roy Smith, Oklahoma State, 6-5 lost to Carlos Rodriquez, Calif.-Berkeley, 10-7

1978 - MarylandKirk Simet - 150 lbs. def. #5 Doug Ziebart, Oregon State, 8-6 def. Mark Nelson, Oklahoma, 6-6, 5-2 lost to #4 Dave Schultz, Oklahoma State, 11-5 lost to Max Lorenzo, William & Mary, 4-1

1979 - Iowa StateRick Jensen - 142 lbs. def. #11 Chris Catalfo, Florida, 12-8 lost to #3 Andy Rein, Wisconsin, 5-2

1984 - MeadowlandsDon Cox - 158 lbs. lost to Greg Elinsky, Penn State, 13-3 in pigtail bout

Dave Cornemann - 167 lbs. lost to Mike Degenova, Temple, 22-6

1985 - Oklahoma City Vince McCullough - 134 lbs. def. Darrin Mossing, Ohio, 10-5 in pigtail bout lost to #1 Jim Jordan, Wisconsin, 10-3 lost to Jeff Bradley, Stanford, 6-2

1987 - Maryland Pat Dorn - 134 lbs. lost to Joe Gribben, Northern Iowa, 5-3

1988 - Iowa State Pat Dorn - 134 lbs. - 8th Place lost to #7 Joe Melchiore, Iowa, fall 5:43 def. Thierry Chaney, William & Mary, 7-6 def. Jeff Dernlan, Penn State, 4-1 def. Enzo Catullo, North Carolina, 5-4 lost to Dan Willaman, Edinboro, 5-3 finished in eighth place

2007 - Auburn Hills, Mich.Ryan Meyer - 165 lbs. lost to Zack Shanaman, Pennsylvania, 5-1 lost to Dustin Noack, Calif.-Davis, 5-4

2009 - St. Louis, Mo.Tyler Sorenson - 197 lbs. lost to #4 Tyrel Todd, Michigan, 6-4 lost to Pat Bradshaw, Edinboro, 6-4

2010 - Omaha, Neb. Tyler Sorenson - 197 lbs. lost to #4 Cam Simaz, Cornell, maj. dec. 15-7 def. James Hamel, Buffalo, dec. 5-3 def. #10 Jesse Strawn, Old Dominion, dec. 9-2 lost to Brent Jones, Virginia, fall 0:30

Note: Before 1991, wrestlers could qualify for the Division I tournament from D-II and D-III

Division I National Qualifiers

Greg Schmidt posted a 70-11-1 record during his Jackrabbit wrestling career and never lost to a NCC opponent. A member of the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame, he was the first S.D. native to place in the NCAA University Division national tournament with a fifth-place finish in 1970 to cap a 26-4 season.

Two-time NCAA qualifer Pat Dorn is one of two Jackrabbits to place at an NCAA Division I wrestling championship. He finished eighth in 1988 after falling to Dan Willaman of Edinboro, 5-3.

Year Finish Pts.1963 10th 31.01964 T-21st 3.01965 Fifth 18.01966 Sixth 28.01967 Eighth 26.01968 Third 46.01969 10th 26.01970 Fourth 43.01971 T-16th 16.01972 11th 28.01973 Sixth 40.51974 18th 17.51975 24th 6.51976 Ninth 35.5

Year Finish Pts.1977 Eighth 38.501978 Ninth 34.501979 Ninth 31.751980 Ninth 26.501981 10th 24.751982 T-29th 8.01983 27th 6.01984 Sixth 36.501985 Ninth 32.501986 Ninth 25.501987 10th 30.501988 Sixth 41.751989 Seventh 38.501990 T-11th 27.0

Year Finish Pts.1991 10th 28.01992 14th 19.01993 Sixth 37.51994 Fourth 51.01995 Fifth 41.01996 Fourth 62.51997 Fourth 65.01998 Second 78.01999 Fifth 63.02000 Fourth 72.02001 Second 91.02002 Third 67.02003 10th 40.02004 23rd 19.5

Division II National Placings



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Team RecordsMOST DUAL MEET VICTORIES

17 1972-73 17 1997-98 15 1998-99 12 2002-03 12 1999-00 12 1991-92 12 1977-78 12 1967-68 11 1990-91 11 1988-89 11 1985-86 11 1976-77 11 1974-75 11 1970-71 11 1969-70 10 2004-05 10 1995-96

MOST CONSECUTIVE DUAL MEET VICTORIES

12 1985-86 12 1972-73 10 1992-93 10 1995-96

MOST TEAM POINTS IN DUAL SEASON

669 1997-98 611 1992-93 543 1998-99 467 1977-78

MOST SHUTOUTSDURING SEASON

2 1997-98 2 1992-93 2 1985-86 2 1970-71 2 1969-70

HIGH TEAM SCORE IN DUAL59 vs. Wayne State (Neb.) 1978-7957 vs. Southwest St. (Minn.) 1976-7757 vs. Minnesota-West 1997-9852 vs. Northwestern (Iowa) 1992-9351 vs. Northern Colorado 1985-86

BEST DUAL MEET WINNING PCT..875 1975-76 10-1-1.857 1991-92 12-2-0.846 1988-89 11-2-0.846 1985-86 11-2-0.846 1968-69 11-2-0.833 1995-96 10-2-0.833 1965-66 10-2-0.818 1989-90 9-2-0

1. Chad Lamer, 190• 1995-96 40-2-0

2. Paul Konechne, 141• 2000-01 40-3-0

3. Paul Konechne, 141•1999-00 40-5-0

4. Rick Jensen, 134•1975-76 40-7-0

5. Ryan Resel, HWT•1996-97 40-8-0

6. Rick Jensen, 142•1976-77 39-6-0

7. Ryan Resel, HWT•1995-96 38-10-0

8. Chad Wickman, 118•1997-98 37-6-0

9. Stan Opp, 118•1972-73 35-3-2

10. Travis King, 142•1997-98 34-1-0

11. Barney Drenth, HWT•1990-91 34-2-0

12. Chad Lamer, 177•1994-95 34-4-0

13. Perry Fink, 150•1988-89 34-4-1

14. Aaron Veskrna, 157•2001-02 33-3-0

15. Chad Lamer, 177•1993-94 33-7-0

16. Ryan Resel, HWT•1997-98 33-8-0

17. Pat Timm, 177•1997-98 33-9-0

18. Perry Fink, 150•1987-88 33-9-0

19. Tim Boldt, 197•2002-03 33-10-0

20. Paul Konechne, 134•1997-98 33-13-0

21. Dick Koob, 167•1975-76 32-8-1

22. Jason Stripling, HWT•2008-09 32-11-0

23. Aaron Veskrna, 149•2000-01 31-6-0

24. Tyler Sorenson, 197 •2009-10 31-7-0

25. Jared Barnes, 149•2002-03 31-10-0

26. Tyler Jones, 174•1998-99 30-6-0

27. Chad Wickman, 125•1998-99 30-7-0

28. Mike Pankratz, 126•1989-90 30-8-0

29. Al Holleman, HWT•1984-85 30-12-0

30. Jim Strande, 142-150•1984-85 30-15-0

Wrestler Season RecordStan Opp 1972-73 20-0-2Mike Engels 1972-73 16-0-2Jerry Smith 1967-68 16-0-0Stan Opp 1971-72 15-0-0Jeff Hohertz 1976-77 15-0-0Travis King 1997-98 15-0-0Paul Konechne 2000-01 15-0-0Aaron Veskrna 2001-02 15-0-0Tyler Bryant 2000-01 14-0-0

Wrestler Season RecordTyler Jones 2001-02 14-0-0Greg Schmidt 1968-69 13-0-0Mike Pankratz 1992-93 12-0-0Mike Sterner 1960-61 12-0-0Rick Jensen 1975-76 11-0-0Dick Koob 1975-76 11-0-0Ryan Resel 1996-97 10-0-0Dee Brainerd 1962-63 10-0-0Mike Sterner 1959-60 10-0-0

Wrestler Season No.Chad Lamer, 177 1994-95 19Ryan Resel, HWT 1996-97 19Ryan Resel, HWT 1995-96 17Ryan Resel, HWT 1997-98 17Chad Lamer, 190 1995-96 17Rick Jensen, 134 1975-76 15

Wrestler Season No.Wally Zastrow, HWT 1979-80 14Don Johnson, 142 1972-73 13Gerry Person, 167 1972-73 13Chad Wickman, 118 1997-98 12Gerry Person, 167 1971-72 12

Undefeated Dual Season - Individual

Most Pins In A Season - Individual

30-Win Seasons - Individual




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Paul Konechne137-30-0

Rick Jensen128-24-0

Perry Fink119-32-1

Chad Wickman109-36-0

Travis King106-26-4

Mike Engels101-14-0

Chad Lamer132-30-2

Ryan Resel121-27-0

Aaron Veskrna114-40-0

Mike Pankratz108-27-2

Tyler Jones102-17-0

Pat Dorn100-33-3

No. Wrestler Hometown Weight(s) Years Record 1. Paul Konechne Kimball, S.D. 134-141 1998-01 137-30-0

2. Chad Lamer Colton, S.D. 177-190 1993-96 132-30-2

3. Rick Jensen Watertown, S.D. 126-142 1975-79 128-24-0

4. Ryan Resel Miller, S.D. HWT 1996-99 121-27-0

5. Perry Fink Cottage Grove, Minn. 142-150 1986-89 119-32-1

6. Aaron Veskrna Gregory, S.D. 149-157 1999-02 114-40-0

7. Chad Wickman Masonville, Iowa 118-125 1996-99 109-36-0

8. Mike Pankratz Freeman, S.D. 126 1990-94 108-27-2

9. Travis King Rapid City, S.D. 142-150 1995-98 106-26-4

10. Tyler Jones Mitchell, S.D. 184 1999-2003 102-17-0

11. Mike Engels Watertown, S.D. 150-158 1971-74 101-14-1

12. Pat Dorn Adrian, Minn. 134 1986-89 100-33-3

13. Tyler Bryant Pierre, S.D. 165 2000-03 96-32-0

14. Stan Opp Aberdeen, S.D. 118 1970-73 94-19-1

15. Josh Sammons Huron, S.D. 126-142 1994-97 92-51-0

16. Jeff Hohertz Minnetonka, Minn. 177 1977-78, 80-81 88-23-1

17. Bryan Guzzo St. Michael, Minn. 118 1986-89 86-47-0

18. Brian Loeffler St. Clair, Minn. 177-190 1990-94 85-27-4

19. Kirk Simet Pierre, S.D. 142-158 1976-80 85-26-1

20. Howard Fullhart Decorah, Iowa 158-167 1995-98 85-48-2

21. Pat Timm Huron, S.D. 158-177 1994-98 83-42-13

22. Jason Stripling Minneota, Minn. HWT 2004-09 83-41-0

23. Al Holleman Hancock, Minn. HWT 1983-86 82-40-0

24. Doug Cox Bedford, Iowa 158 1983-86 75-59-2

Tyler Sorenson Garretson, S.D. 197 2006-10 75-19-0

25. Greg Sayler Freeman, S.D. 167-HWT 1990-94 74-39-0

26. Bud Postma Doon, Iowa 150-158 1982-86 73-55-2

100-Victory Club

Paul Konechne ended his Jackrabbit career in 2001 with a 137-30 record and his second consecutive national title at 141 pounds.

Top 25 - Career Victories



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NWCA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM1986Doug Cox MicrobiologyAl Holleman Animal Science

1988Paul Koenig Commercial EconomicsMick Harding BiologyMark Donovan Commercial Economics

1989Paul Koenig Commercial EconomicsJason Wurth Biology

1990Brendon Matthew ChemistryPaul Koenig Ag BusinesJason Wurth BiologyMick Harding Biology

1991Brian DeJong Politcial ScienceBrian Loeffler AgronomyJason Wurth Biology

1992Troy Johnson HPERBrian Loeffler AgronomyBrendon Matthew Chemistry

1993Brian Loeffler Agronomy 1994Chuck Cinco Electricla EngineeringJosh Sammons Physical Therapy 1995Josh Sammons Physical TherapyRay Ringstmeyer Geography

1996Josh Sammons Physcial TherapyPat Timm History Howard Fullhart Wildlife and Fisheries

1997Josh Sammons Physical Therapy Howard Fullhart Wildlife and FisheriesChad Wickman English 1998Chad Wickman EnglishPat Timm HistoryHoward Fullhart Wildlife and FisheriesGlen Peterson Nursing Aaron Althoff Mechanical Engineering

1999Toby Bryant BiologyChad Wickman EnglishScott Braun EngineeringPaul Konechne Electrical EngineeringAaron Althoff Mechanical Engineering 2000Scott Braun EngineeringTyler Bryant EconomicsPaul Konechne Electrical EngineeringToby Bryant EducationKris Dozark Environmental ManagementCory Mettler Engineering

2001Tyler Bryant EconomicsPaul Konechne Electrical EngineeringKris Dozark Environmental Management 2002Tyler Bryant EconomicsKris Dozark Environmental Management

2003Tyler Bryant BiologyTim Boldt General EngineeringKris Dozark Environmental MangagementShawn Vanhove Pre-engineering 2004Tim Boldt General Engineering 2007Jason Stripling Civil Engineering 2009Jason Stripling Civil Engineering

2010Aaron Pickrel

2011Aaron Pickrel

GTE/VERIZONACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS

1993 Brian Loeffler2000 Paul Konechne2001 Tyler Bryant2001 Paul Konechne2002 Tyler Bryant

ACADEMIC ALL-NORTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE

1981 Paul Windschitl1984 Al Holleman1986 Al Holleman1988 Paul Koenig1989 Paul Koenig1990 Paul Koenig1991 Brian Loeffler1992 Brian Loeffler1993 Brian Loeffler1995 Josh Sammons1997 Josh Sammons1998 Chad Wickman1999 Paul Konechne2000 Tyler Bryant, Paul Konechne2001 Tyler Bryant, Paul Konechne2002 Tyler Bryant2003 Tyler BryantNote: Wrestling included in At-Large Academic All-NCC team consisting of student-athletes competing in golf, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field and wrestling.

WESTERN WRESTLING CONFERENCE ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

2007 Jeff Cooley Civil EngineeringChris Moran Biology/EcologyJason Stripling Civil Engineering 2008Jeff Cooley Civil Engineering

2009Jason Stripling Civil Engineering 2010Aaron Pickrel Pre-medicineKevin Kelly HPERDavid Michaud JournalismSeth Moe Pre-pharmacyJoe Rasmussen Civil Engineering

2011Aaron Pickrel Pre-medicineTyler Johnson Manufacturing EngineeringDavid Michaud Journalism

2012Aaron Pickrel Pre-Medicine: BiologyJoe Skow SociologyAndrew Youngblom Graphic Design

WESTERN WRESTLING CONFERENCE COACHES’ HONOR ROLL

2007 Brad Gregory Manufacturing Engineering

2008Ryan Meyer General Agriculture

2009Weston Blasius Civil EngineeringWeston Ginther Range Science/Ag. Ed.Matt Grimlie EconomicsDavid Michaud JournalismJeremy Swier Aviation Education

2010Bryce Defke Pre-nursingNick Hagar BiologyTyler Johnson Manufacturing EngineeringJeremy Swier Aviation Education

2011Joe Brewster Graphic DesignBryce Drefke Pre-nursingJimmy Hamilton Civil EngineeringKevin Kelly HPERRex Lyon ArchitectureSeth Moe PharmacyJohn Nething II Pre-economicsTyler Palmer Pre-nursingJoe Rasmussen EconomicsTony Vaske MathematicsAndrew Youngblom Architechture

2012Tyler Johnson Manufacturing EngineeringJohn Nething II Consumer Affairs

NWCA DIVISION I ALL-ACADEMIC TOP 30 TEAMS

2010SDSU 12th

2011SDSU Fourth

NCAA POSTGRADUATESCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

1970 Don Trapp1974 Mike Engels1993 Brian Loeffler2003 Tyler Bryant

MEN’S COLLEGE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

1968 Jerry Smith1970 Don Trapp1976 Rick Jensen1988 Pat Dorn1993 Brian Loeffler1996 Chad Lamer1998 Travis King2000 Paul Konechne

MEN’S COLLEGE COACH OF THE YEAR

1966 Warren Williamson1999 Jason Liles

MEN’S COLLEGE TEAM OF THE YEAR

2001 SDSU Wrestling

South Dakota Sportswriters Association Awards

Academic Awards




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You Can Go Anywhere From Here

South Dakota State University

With a record enrollment of 12,725 students in the fall of 2011, South Dakota State remains the state’s largest institution of higher learning.

SDSU Early History Located in Brookings, the Territorial Legislative Assembly authorized SDSU in 1881 to serve as the state’s land grant institution. Territorial Council member John O’Brien Scobey managed to secure Dakota Agricultural College for his city. Although allocations fell short of the actual cost, the school did open in the fall of 1884 because the president, George Lilley, advanced $500 — one-third of his salary — to finish three rooms in the new Central Building. “Old Central” was soon joined by South (1885) and North (1887), forming the nucleus of campus for a decade and a half. During the first year of operation, the college only held preparatory classes. College classes started in 1885 with five teachers, 17 freshman and 61 preparatory students. Growth stayed slow and erratic for many years, but by the turn of the 20th century, 242 students enrolled and by 1990, SDSU enrollment grew to more than 9,000 students.

Colleges Established SDSU has granted nearly 70,000 degrees since its charter in 1881. The structure of the college became more complex as enrollments increased. The first nine chairs of instruction established in 1884 included agriculture, science, mathematics, English, modern languages, military tactics, veterinary science, practical business, political & domestic economy and music. By 1907, the year the name of the institution changed to South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, there were 22 departments on campus. Reorganization into the five divisions that formed the basis for the designation of colleges was completed under President Charles W. Pugsley in 1923. In 1964, when “State College” became South Dakota State University, the school included six colleges. Now, students can earn degrees offered through eight colleges. Students can choose from more than 200 majors, minors and options at SDSU with more than 2,500 different course offerings. Master’s degrees can be earned in more than 30 areas, with doctorates available in eight fields. SDSU also offers degree programs through the South Dakota Public Universities and Research Center in Sioux Falls. The Office of Academic Affairs and Outreach coordinates evening, RDTN, Internet and off-campus courses. The North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools accredits SDSU, while numerous departments on campus hold accreditation from various other agencies. SDSU celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2006, a yearlong event that culminated with the 2006 Hobo Day football game. Over those 125 years, SDSU grew from a campus of 80 acres in 1881 to a 271-acre campus with facilities worth more than $220 million. The university owns or leases another 15,000 acres for research throughout the state. The Printing and Journalism Building — now named Anson and Ada May Yeager Hall — underwent a $2.1 million expansion and renovation project. Other recent campus construction projects include a $7 million expansion to Crothers Engineering Hall, the renovation of Solberg Hall and the building of a $9 million performing arts center, which opened in the fall of 2002. A new residence hall (Caldwell Hall) and the University

Student Union expansion and renovation opened in the fall of 2005, and the Enterprise Institute, located on the southwest corner of campus opened in 2004. In 2005, SDSU spent more than $3 million to install new state of the art scoreboards in Frost Arena and at Coughlin Alumni Stadium.

Agricultural Research The university reaches all corners of the state through the Cooperative Extension Service and the Agricultural Experiment Station, offering service to improve the quality of rural life. SDSU also sponsors the Center for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship; Engineering Experiment Station, Office of Remote Sensing; Water Resources Institute; Engineering and Environmental Research Center; Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory; and Northern Grain Insect Research Laboratory. These units help strengthen the university’s growing commitment to research and support of state and local economic development efforts. The Northern Great Plains Biostress Laboratory, dedicated in 1993, houses scientists who focus on research aimed at developing new technologies to protect crops and livestock. SDSU is also one of just five universities to serve as a

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AGGIE SCHOOL CLOCK TOWER—The clock tower sits in front of the Tompkins Alumni Center on the west side of campus. The alumni center is host to many university and alumni functions throughout the year.

The Coughlin Campanile (left) is considered South Dakota State University’s most recognizable landmark. The campanile’s cornerstone was laid on June 10, 1929, by Charles Coughlin and its chimes have called students to classes with its famous Westminster peals ever since.




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regional center for the Sun Grant Initiative, which is a concept to solve America’s energy needs and revitalize rural communities with Land-Grant university research, education and Extension programs on renewable energy and bio-based non-food industries. The Harding Distinguished Lecture Series, the F.O. Butler Lectures, the Lusk Lecture and the Amdahl, Schultz-Werth and Griffiths endowments all supplement classroom instruction. Students can also choose from more than 100 clubs and organizations on campus.

Museums & Attractions The educational opportunities do not end in the classroom or laboratory, as South Dakota State University houses several facilities, including museums and gardens. Dedicated in 1970, and expanded in 2000, the South Dakota Federation of Women’s Club first envisioned the South Dakota Art Museum in 1949. The museum’s collections include early Sioux Indian tribal art, the famed Harvey Dunn paintings of pioneer life and the exclusive Vera Way Marghab linens. The State Agricultural Heritage Museum transformed the former Stock Judging Pavilion into a home for exhibits that record and preserve the agrarian heritage of South Dakota. The 70-acre McCrory Gardens and South Dakota Arboretum, located south and east of campus, provide a beautiful setting for area residents and tourists to enjoy a stroll through the radiant colors and fragrances of one of the top 10 small ornamental gardens in the nation. It is also recognized as an All-American Display Garden, one of only 13 in the nation. In 1993 McCrory Gardens was designated an All-American Judging Garden to conduct research on annual flowers. Since 1985, private contributions made many new gardens possible including the Rose, Rock, Centennial Prairie, Iris, True Lily, Mum, Native Prairie Collection, Oak Tree Memorial Garden, All-Red Specialty Garden, Peony Garden, Shrub Rose Collection, and Children’s Maze. In August 1994, McCrory Gardens dedicated

the Mickelson Grove Memorial in honor of former governor and Brookings resident George S. Mickelson. In 1982, they dedicated the area north of the formal garden to the planting and testing of ornamental trees and shrubs. The 45-acre site was designated the South Dakota State Arboretum in 1988. The arboretum’s purpose is to test woody plants needed to protect agricultural fields and livestock from the region’s harsh environment, to provide hardy trees to shade our towns and cities, and to test ornamental shrubs for both durability and beauty. SDSU Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks Department manage the arboretum and gardens. McCrory Gardens continues to develop more gardens, tree and shrub collections.

The Coughlin CampanileSouth Dakota State’s most recognizable landmark may be the 165-foot Coughlin Campanile, the state’s largest chimes tower. A climb of 179 steps leads to a panoramic view of the city. 1909 Engineering graduate Charles Coughlin, who later went on to become head of the Briggs & Stratton Corporation, donated the statuesque structure on the west end of campus at a cost of $65,000. Coughlin laid the campanile’s cornerstone on June 10, 1929. Since then, its chimes call students to classes with the famous Westminster peals. An alumni-sponsored project to restore the campanile was completed in the summer of 2001. Named after a former SDSU President, The Hilton M. Briggs Library, the state’s largest, opened in 1977 and joined South Dakota’s statewide automated library network in 1988.Through the library, users can access holdings from all 10 of the state’s libraries, including official documents and more than 1 million other holdings at Briggs. Adjacent to the campanile, Coolidge-Sylvan Theatre provides a restful, green haven for students since its dedication by President Calvin Coolidge in September 1927. Over the years the outdoor amphitheater hosted concerts, graduations and inaugurations for university presidents. Woodbine Cottage, the home of the university president, is a charming example of Queen Anne architecture. Built in 1887 by South Dakota Agricultural College’s second president, Dr. Lewis McLouth, the home is crowned by multiple rooflines. The house also served as a women’s dormitory, music hall and infirmary.

COOLIDGE-SYLVAN THEATRE—The Sylvan Theatre, located on the southwest corner of campus, is an outdoor amphitheater that has been the site of concerts, graduations and inaugurations of university presidents since its dedication by President Calvin Coolidge in September 1927.

SOUTH DAKOTA ART MUSEUM—The museum is home to several collections, including early Sioux Indian tribal art, the famed Harvey Dunn paintings of pioneer life, and the exclusive Vera Way Marghab linens. The South Dakota Art Museum also has a variety of other exhibits throughout the year.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES—SDSU has the highest involvement of undergraduates in research of any South Dakota public university. The university is large enough to offer the opportunities, yet small enough to foster student-faculty learning opportunities.



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The Jackrabbits Two theories exist as to how and why SDSU’s athletic teams became known as the “Jackrabbits”. Most believe that the name “Jackrabbits” came from a story and cartoon sketch that appeared in a Minneapolis newspaper following a 1905 football game between the University of Minnesota and South Dakota State College. Many believe that a reporter for the newspaper, knowing of the preponderance of jackrabbits in the Brookings area, wrote that the SDSC team was as quick as jackrabbits. Many people believe that the school adopted the Jackrabbits as its official nickname from that beginning. The other theory about the origin of the nickname came in The Jackrabbit, SDSU’s yearbook. A poem in the 1907 yearbook puts forth the idea that the yearbook is called The Jackrabbit because a group of juniors wished to immortalize themselves by changing the name of the yearbook. Athletic teams followed suit, adopting the nickname. Prior to the adoption of the Jackrabbit nickname, fans knew the school athletic teams as the Barn Yard Cadets as SDSU was known as South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1907. The Jackrabbit can run at speeds of 30-to-35 miles per hour, with bursts up to 45, making it the second fastest animal in North America, second only to the pronghorn antelope, which can run at speeds up to 60 miles per hour. Jackrabbits are, properly speaking, not rabbits but hares, with longer feet and longer ears than rabbits. Most hares live in open country, whereas rabbits - like cottontails - live in brushy habitats. Jackrabbits can grow up to two feet long, weigh froms six to nine pounds, with ears up to eight inches long. Hares are vegetarians, eating tender herbs in summer, and woody twigs and bark in the winter.

Brookings, South Dakota Named after W.W. Brookings, who came to the area in 1857. That winter, his legs froze badly enough to force doctors to amputate them. Undaunted, Brookings stayed and eventually became president of the territorial council and a judge in the state supreme court. In honor of his support of railroad construction, and possibly because of his stalwart nature, South Dakota’s first locomotive was named the “Judge Brookings.” Situated at the intersection of U.S. Highway 14 and Interstate 29, about 20 miles west of the Minnesota border and 50 miles north of Sioux Falls, the Brookings community of about 18,500 people continues to grow. The community also houses several recognizable companies including Rainbow Play Systems, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3M medical products), Larson Manufacturing (doors and windows), and Daktronics, a leading manufacturer of scoreboards and display systems.

HILTON M. BRIGGS LIBRARY—Shown above is the entrance to South Dakota’s largest library, which was opened in 1977 and later joined the state’s automated library network in 1988. Through the library, users have access to holdings from all 10 of South Dakota’s libraries, including official documents and more than 1 million other holdings in Briggs.

SOUTH DAKOTA AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM—Originally constructed as the Stock Judging Pavilion, the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum is now home to exhibits that record and preserve the agrarian heritage of the state.

MEMORIAL PARK—Memorial Park, located between DuPuy Military Hall and Briggs Library in the center of campus, honors SDSU students who have served in the armed forces, including Congressional Medal of Honor recipients Capt. Willibald Bianchi and Col. Leo Thorsness. The park was dedicated in the fall of 2000.

WOODBINE COTTAGE—Built in 1887 by SDSU’s second president, Dr. Lewis McLouth, Woodbine Cottage serves as the home of the university president. Over the years, the house has also served as a women’s dormitory, music hall and infirmary.

McCRORY GARDENS—The 70-acre McCrory Gardens and South Dakota Arboretum are located south and east of SDSU’s campus. The gardens provide a beautiful setting for area residents and tourists to enjoy a stroll through the radian colors and fragrances of one of the top 10 small ornamental gardens in the nation.






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RadioBrookings Radio Contact ....................................................Dellas Cole - Sports Director E-mail .............................................kbrksports@kbrk.threeeagles.com Phone/Fax ............................................ (605) 692-1430 / 692-4441 Web ............................................................. www.brookingsradio.com

WNAX - 570 AM Contact ................................................Steve Imming - Sports Director E-mail ................................................................. [email protected] Phone/Fax ............................................ (605) 668-1179 / 665-8788 Toll Free ..................................................................1-800-843-0089 Web ........................................................................... www.wnax.com

KWSN - 1230 AM Contact .................................................. Craig Mattick and Chris Tubbs E-mail .....................................................craig.mattick@bybradio.com E-mail .......................................................Chris.Tubbs@bybradio.com Phone/Fax ............................................ (605) 271-5873 / 336-0415 Web ........................................................................... www.kwsn.com

KSOO - 99.1 FM Contact .............................. Brad Peterson, Warren Swain, Jeff Harkness E-mail ................................................................Brad@espn991.com E-mail .............................................................Warren@espn991.com E-mail ................................................................ [email protected] Phone/Fax ............................................................... (605) 362-3776 Web ...................................................................... www.espn991.com

TelevisionKDLT-TV — NBC Contact ...............................................Mark Ovenden - Sports Director Contact .....................................................Nick Lenz - Weekend Sports E-mail ......................................................................sports@kdlt.com Phone/Fax ............................................................... (605) 361-1357 Web ............................................................................. www.kdlt.com

KELO-TV — CBS Contact .................................................. Matt Holsen - Sports Director E-mail ........................................................... [email protected] Phone ...................................................................... (605) 357-5675 Contact ............................................ Jim Madalinsky - Weekend Sports E-mail ...................................................... [email protected] Phone ...................................................................... (605) 357-5692 Office Phone/Fax ................................... (605) 336-1300 / 336-7936 Web .......................................................................www.keloland.com

KSFY-TV — ABC Contact ............................................ Erik Thorstenson - Sports Director E-mail ............................................................ethorstenson@ksfy.com Phone ...................................................................... (605) 373-7376 Contact ..................................................Dylan Scott - Weekend Sports E-mail ......................................................................dscott@ksfy.com Phone ...................................................................... (605) 373-7369 Fax .......................................................................... (605) 336-7936 Web ............................................................................. www.ksfy.com

NewspaperBrookings Register Contact ................................................... Troy Maroney - Sports Editor Contact .......................................................Sean Welsh - Sports Writer E-mail .................................................. [email protected] Phone/Fax ............................................ (605) 692-6271 / 692-2979 Web .......................................................... www.brookingsregister.com

Sioux Falls Argus Leader Contact ................................................... Terry Vandrovec - Beat Writer E-mail ................................................... [email protected] Phone/Fax ............................................ (605) 977-3923 / 977-3933 Web .................................................................. www.argusleader.com

Aberdeen American News Contact .................................................John Papendick - Sports Editor E-mail ............................................... [email protected] Phone/Fax ............................................ (605) 622-2323 / 225-0421 Web ..............................................................www.aberdeennews.com

Yankton Press & Dakotan Contact ............................................... James Cimburek - Sports Editor E-mail ...................................................james.cimburek@yankton.net Phone/Fax ............................................ (605) 665-7811 / 665-1721 Web .........................................................................www.yankton.net

Rapid City Journal Contact ........................................................................ Andrew Cutler E-Mail ..........................................andrew.cutler@rapidcityjournal.com Phone/Fax ................................... (605) 394-8300 / (605) 342-4610 Web ............................................................ www.rapidcityjournal.com

Watertown Public Opinion Contact .................................................Roger Merriam - Sports Editor E-mail ........................................................ rogerm@thepublicopinion Phone/Fax ............................................ (605) 886-6901 / 886-4280 Web ...........................................................www.thepublicopinion.com

SDSU Collegian Contact .........................................................................Marcus Traxler E-mail ..................................................... [email protected] Phone ...................................................................... (605) 688-6164 Web ............................................................... www.sdsucollegian.com

News OrganizationsThe Associated Press, Sioux Falls Contact ....................................................Wayne Ortman - Staff Writer E-mail ......................................................................sdsports@ap.org Phone/Fax ..................................1-800-952-9911 / (605) 332-3931 Web .................................................................................www.ap.org

Dakota News Network, Fargo, N.D. Contact ................................................. Steve Carlson - Staff Reporter E-mail ............................................................stevecarlson@quest.net Phone/Fax ............................................ (701) 237-5000 / 280-0861 Web ...................................................... www.americanagnetwork.com

Media Information Credentials - All requests for media credentials for SDSU home wrestling matches should be directed to the South Dakota State sports information department at least 24 hours prior to the event. Credentials will be mailed if requests are received a week or more in advance. Otherwise, credentials may be picked up at the Jackrabbit Ticket Office inside the Stanley J. Marshall HPER Center weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Due to limited seating, only working media will be allowed access on a first-come, first-served basis. The following guidelines apply specifically to Internet sites: • No more than two people working for the official Web site of the opponent and/or its official conference site will be issued credentials. • Web sites whose content centers around message boards and chat rooms where users can post anonymous information and/or rumors are ineligible for any consideration for credentials or access. • Credentials will not be granted to any agency operating sites that are in any way affiliated with gambling, or to freelance or fan-based sites that are not affiliated with a legitimate news-gathering organization. The final decision for credentials remains at the sole discretion of the South Dakota State sports information department.

Statistics - The South Dakota State sports information office will keep official statistics and will distribute final statistics to teams and members of the media after the conclusion of a game.

On the Web - The latest Jackrabbit news and updates can be viewed on the Internet at www.GoJacks.com, the official site of South Dakota State University athletics. Box scores, statistics and a game recap will be posted within an hour following the conclusion of a contest.

Interview Policy - Outside of athletics events, interviews with South Dakota State University student-athletes must be arranged 24 hours in advance Monday through Thursday by contacting the SDSU sports information office or the head coach of the sport involved. Please do not contact the student-athlete directly without prior approval — phone numbers of SDSU student-athletes will not be released

Media members should understand that all return calls will be made collect or via a toll-free number, unless the student-athlete does the interview from the sports information office. Jackrabbit student-athletes will not be available for interviews prior to a contest the day of a game, but will be available for post-game interviews 10 minutes after the conclusion of contests by contacting a member of the sports information staff or coaching staff.

PhotographersPhotographers (live and still) are asked to not interfere with the sight lines of spectators. Video may be shot at mat level from the corners of Frost Arena. Photographers must remain outside the team areas and in a position as to not interfere with the action.

Contact InformationMedia inquiries for Jackrabbit wrestling should be directed to Jacob Dreyer, graduate assistant sports information director. Office .............................................. 605-688-4932 Cell................................................. 319-215-6979 Fax ................................................. 605-688-5999 E-mail ............................. [email protected]

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David ChicoinePresident, South Dakota State UniversitySouth Dakota State University, ‘69

Dr. David L. Chicoine became the 19th president of South Dakota State University on January 1, 2007. He is the third alumnus to serve as president of the institution. Dr. Chicoine has over 30 years of experience in higher education with the University of Illinois. He is a nationally recognized economist, specializing in public finance, taxation, and rural economics. His higher education administrative experience includes service as Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Dean of the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Serving most recently as Vice President for Technology and

Economic Development for the University of Illinois system and interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chicoine started his career as an Extension economist and specialist with the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service. As vice president at the University of Illinois, he restructured the university’s technology licensing offices, reaching new milestones each year; launched the university’s early stage capital and business development services company, IllinoisVENTURES, LLC, that supported start-up projects, securing special state and university funding for operations and pre-seed investing and facilitated the creation of the $26.5 million early stage Illinois

Emerging Technologies Fund; and he oversaw the expansion of research parks and incubators at the university’s Urbana-Champaign and Chicago campuses. As dean, he transitioned the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) from 14 administrative units to seven academic departments and the Information Technology unit; completed a capital campaign for ACES surpassing the final goal of $115 million by raising $134 million in private gifts; grew the ACES endowment to $60 million; established $15 million in annual private gift support, funding endowed positions, scholarships and fellowships, and program support for teaching, research, and Extension; and he oversaw the completion of the $22 million ACES Library, Information and Alumni Center where $11 million was from gifts from ACES alumni and friends. He has co-authored four books, 12 book chapters and more than 100 invited and/or peer reviewed academic journal articles. Dr. Chicoine served as an advisor to the Illinois General Assembly on tax issues, farmland property tax assessments, public finance and rural economic issues. He served as a member of the Illinois Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors, and was a member of the board of the Illinois State Treasurer’s Technology Development Fund. He currently is a tenured faculty member in the SDSU Department of Economics, where he has been recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus. Chicoine served as the faculty representative to the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He served as chair of the Budget and Finance Committee for the Big Ten Conference for nine of his eleven year term. Dr. Chicoine is a graduate of SDSU with a B.S. in agribusiness in 1969, and the University of Delaware where he received an M.S. in agricultural economics in 1971. In 1978 he received an M.A. in economics from Western Illinois University, and in 1979 he completed his Ph.D. in agricultural economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Justin SellAthletic Director, South Dakota State UniversityBowling Green, ‘91

Justin Sell joined the Jackrabbit staff on May 7, 2009 as the 12th director of athletics at South Dakota State University. Sell oversees the Jackrabbits’ 21-sport Division I varsity athletics program. Eighteen SDSU teams compete in The Summit League, while football competes in the Missouri Valley Football Conference of the Football Championship Subdivision and wrestling competes as a member of the Western Wrestling Conference. Women’s equestrian competes under the umbrella of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association. Under Sell’s leadership, SDSU athletics continues to make strides in athletic competition, in the classroom, in

fundraising and in reconnecting with alumni. Athletically, the Jackrabbits claimed a total of 10 regular and postseason league championships in five different sports since 2009-10. That success earned SDSU The Summit League Commissioner’s Cup all-sports trophy following the 2010-11 season, after a runner-up finish the year before. Also in 2010-11, SDSU earned the league’s Sportsmanship Award, an award voted upon by their peers. In the classroom, Jackrabbit student-athletes continually post a grade-point average of 3.2 or higher in more than 70 different majors, which led SDSU to winning The Summit League’s Institutional Academic Achievement Award for the 2009-10 academic year and the Missouri Valley Football Conference Academic Award in all four years in the league (2008-11).

In January of 2011, Sell announced a partnership with Learfield Sports, signing a 10-year deal worth $13 million for SDSU athletics. Learfield Sports quickly established a Brookings-based entity known as “Jackrabbit Sports Properties” that directs all aspects of the partnership, including managing and selling multimedia and sponsorship rights for South Dakota State Athletics. In addition to the deal with Learfield Sports, Sell directed the implementation of the Letterwinners Club, which provides opportunities for Jackrabbit Athletics to reconnect and stay connected with former student-athletes, while supporting current student-athletes at South Dakota State. On the facilities front, Sell oversaw the completion of the Dykhouse Student-Athlete Center in 2010, and developed the 2025 SDSU Athletic Facilities Master Plan. Additionally, Sell spearheaded efforts to add permanent seating and a press box at Erv Huether Field, chairback seating in both Frost Arena and Coughlin-Alumni Stadium and continues working towards the building of an indoor practice facility and football stadium. Born in Salem, Ore., and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Sell came to South Dakota State from the University of Northern Iowa, where he worked in various roles, both at the university and in the community for 10 years. He also worked at Villanova University, Syracuse University, Ohio State University and Bowling Green State University. Sell gained further experience working in the private sector for various sports teams and events. In the Brookings community, where Sell lives with his wife, Jennie, and their four children: Abbie, Zach, Josh and Eric, he serves as Vice President of the Brookings Chamber of Commerce, Vice President for the Brookings Friends of Baseball and on the Brookings Health System Board of Trustees. Sell earned his bachelor’s degree in sport management from Bowling Green State University (Ohio) in 1991 and completed a master’s degree in physical education/sport administration at The Ohio State University in 1992.





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Leon CostelloSenior Associate Athletic Director-External, South Dakota State UniversityLoras College, ‘98

Leon Costello brought his comprehensive background in athletic marketing and administration from the University of Northern Iowa to the South Dakota State athletic staff in March 2010 as the senior associate athletic director for external affairs.Costello worked in a variety of roles for the Northern Iowa Athletic Department the past eight years, most recently serving as the associate athletic director for external relations since July 2008. In that position, Costello oversaw the marketing efforts for the Panther athletic program, directed the Panther Scholarship Club and supervised the men’s and women’s golf programs. During his tenure, Costello assisted in negotiating a 10-year

agreement with Learfield Sports to provide additional marketing resources.From 2005-08 Costello served as the assistant athletic director for marketing and promotions, where he assisted with the fundraising efforts of the McLeod Center capital project and coordinated all aspects for the athletic sales and marketing plan, including managing the Northern Iowa Sports Radio Network. Under his direction, UNI also secured two separate cable television agreements and saw a 700 percent increase in membership of the official student athletic group.A native of Fairbank, Iowa, Costello graduated from Loras College with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and sport science in 1998. While at Loras, he also played for the Duhawk men’s basketball team.After working in sales in the private sector for two years, Costello enrolled in graduate school at Western Illinois University. While completing his master’s degree in sport management in 2002, Costello served an internship in marketing and game operations with the Boston Celtics. In the fall of 2002, Northern Iowa hired him as its athletic marketing and promotions assistant, where he worked for a year before earning a promotion to director of athletic marketing and promotions in January 2003.Leon and his wife Heather live in Brookings with their daughter Cailin.

Kathy HeylensAssociate Athletic Director-Compliance/SWA, South Dakota State University

Kathy Heylens came to South Dakota State in July 1984 as a member of the staff in the admissions office before moving to athletics two years later as a senior secretary.Heylens became the institution’s first full-time Compliance Coordinator in 1990 and continues those duties as the associate athletic director for compliance and senior woman administrator.Heylens manages all aspects of the athletics compliance program to ensure strict adherence with NCAA, affiliated conferences and university rules and regulations for amateurism, eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, awards and benefits, playing and practice seasons and enforcement.Heylens recently accepted an appointment of a four-year term on the NCAA Division I Legislative

Council, which serves as the primary legislative body in the Division I governance structure. She also accepted an appointment to the four-member Legislative Council Administrative Committee, which acts on behalf of the full Legislative Council between meetings to transact routine items of business. She also serves on the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision Governance Committee.In addition to her day-to-day duties, Heylens serves on the Undergraduate Experience Committee, Diversity Committee, Intercollegiate Athletics Board and Compliance Team.A Watertown, S.D., native, Kathy and her husband, Bill, live in Volga, S.D. and have two grown children.

Rob PetersonSenior Associate Athletic Director-Internal, South Dakota State UniversityNorthern Michigan, ‘92

Rob Peterson joined the South Dakota State University in April 2000, as an assistant athletic director for internal operations. Now the Jackrabbits senior associate athletic director for internal affairs, Peterson supervises the Jackrabbit athletic department internal operations, with a primary focus on the day-to-day operations of the department.Peterson also serves as sports supervisor for football, equestrian, baseball, swimming/diving and track/cross country.Before joining the SDSU staff, Peterson served as the coordinator of athletic facilities, events & projects for Fresno State University from 1997-2000. In this position, Peterson supervised seven

athletic venues and the game operations for 10 sports.Prior to his time at Fresno State, Peterson served as assistant director of recreation - facilities & events at Northern Michigan University from 1995-97. This position provided him the opportunity to supervise events and operations for the Superior Dome on the campus of NMU. This facility also houses the United States Olympic Education Center. Peterson started his career at Northern Michigan as the director of sport clubs from 1994-95.Peterson’s collegiate education includes completion of an HVAC certificate program at Northern Michigan in 1981, a Bachelor of Science in physical education & health at NMU in 1992 and a Masters of Arts in Sports Administration from Central Michigan University in 1995. He also completed a collegiate marketing internship with NMU athletics and a professional sports operations internship with the Green Bay Packers, both in 1993.A Marquette, Mich., native, Peterson lives in Brookings with his two chocolate labs, Tucker and Bailey. His primary interests include college football, baseball, softball and ice hockey. Rob also enjoys reading, especially on the topics of professional leadership and history.



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South Dakota State Athletics Staff Directory

Nick AamlidAsst. AD - Annual Giving

Eric AdolphAsst. Strength & Cond.

Kim AggabaoHead Softball Coach

Brian CooleyAsst. Men’s Basketball

Jesse CurrierAsst. Football Coach

Josh DavisAsst. Football Coach

Rod DeHavenHead Track & Cross Country

Eric EidsnessAsst. Football Coach

Brad EricksonHead Swim & Dive Coach

John FlynnAsst. Football Coach

Ned GavlickTicket Operations

Jason HoveAsst. AD - Sports Info

Ashley JoachimAthletic Academic Advisor

Aaron JohnstonHead Women’s Basketball

Rob KlinkefusAsst. Men’s Basketball

Tyg LongAsst. Track & Field

Lyndon McDowellAsst. Track & Field

Tyler MerriamJackrabbit Sports Network

Dave SchrageHead Baseball Coach

Christi WilliamsAssoc. AD - Tickets/Mktg.

Beth YoshidaTickets Secretary

Ryan SweeterAsst. Sports Info

Megan RossiterHead Equestrian Coach

Sonja AndersonWomen’s Equip. Manager

Jared BaszlerHead Golf Coach

Kristin BelzungAsst. Volleyball Coach

Kamerra BrownAsst. Equestrian Coach

Clint BrownAsst. Football Coach

Rachel BooneBarn Manager

Jay BubakAsst. Football Coach

Jay ChristensenAsst. Football Coach

Marc DavisFootball Operations

Tim DeWittEquipment Manager

Michael EngdahlHead Tennis Coach

Katie FalcoAsst. Women’s Basketball

Jenna FriedrichAsst. AD - Budget

Brian GrunzkeAsst. Baseball Coach

Austin HansenAsst. Men’s Basketball

Eric HrubesAsst. AD - Marketing

Alex HuppAsst. Softball Coach

Mike JewettAsst. Women’s Basketball

Phil HurleyAsst. Swim & Dive Coach

Tammy LobanSenior Secretary

Slade LarscheidAssoc. AD - Development

Phil McDanielHead Volleyball Coach

Laurie MelumAsst. AD - Academics

Shannon MooreAsst. Football Coach

Ed PosaskiAsst. AD - Budget

Scott NagyHead Men’s Basketball

John StiegelmeierHead Football Coach

Kay Schrage

David St. JohnAsst. Track & Field

Lang WedemeyerHead Women’s Soccer Coach

Brock ThompsonAsst. Women’s Soccer Coach

Jennifer SellAthletic Academic Advisor

Natasha SchreiberCompliance Secretary

Carissa NordAsst. Women’s Basketball

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Nov. 4 Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open All Day

Nov. 10 NIU Quad All Day

Cleveland State 10 am

Indiana 2 pm

Northern Illinois 4 pm

Tiffin 6 pm

Nov. 18 vs. North Carolina (Lincoln, Neb.) TBA

Nov. 18 at Nebraska TBA

Nov. 24 vs. Stanford (Columbia, Mo.) TBA

Nov. 24 at Missouri TBA

Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Cliff Keen Invitational (Las Vegas, Nev.) All Day

DEC. 8 SIUE 7 PM

Jan. 1-2 Southern Scuffle (Chattanooga, Tenn.) All Day

JAN. 11 SIMPSON COLLEGE 7 PM

Jan. 20 vs. Wyoming * (Spearfish, S.D.) 2 pm

Jan. 27 at Air Force * TBA

Jan. 27 vs. Western State (Colorado Springs, Colo.) TBA

FEB. 1 NORTHERN IOWA 7 PM

FEB. 6 UTAH VALLEY* 7 PM

FEB. 8 NORTHERN COLORADO* 7 PM

FEB. 15 NORTH DAKOTA STATE* 7 PM

Endowment Match

FEB. 17 NORTHWESTERN 1 PM

Mar. 9 West Regional (Laramie, Wyo.) TBA

Mar. 20-23 NCAA Championships (Des Moines, Iowa) TBA

HOME Away *Conference Match Times local to event locations.

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