2007 Div II Preseason

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2007-2008
NCAA DIVISIO
COLLEGE PREVIEW
2007 NWCA Cliff Keen Duals - 133 lbs. Brett
Allgood (NE-Kearney), returning D-II Champion,
in control of Troy McFarland (MN-Moorehead).
Allgood won by Tech Fall; 21-5; 4:06. Kearney
shut out Moorehead 44-0. Photo by John
Johnson.
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By Dan Fickel,
National Editor

Wrestling U.S.A. Magazine - January 15, 2008
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he 2008 NCAA Division II National Wrestling
Championships will be hosted by Upper Iowa
University on March 14-15 in Cedar Rapids,
Iowa.
The University of Central Oklahoma, coached
by David James, is the defending team champion.
One of the most successful coaches in the nation, regardless
of division or classification, James’ Bronchos have captured
an amazing 12 national championship titles while compiling
an extraordinary 239-28 dual meet record against NAIA,
NCAAII, and NCAADivision III competition. Now entering
his 26th year as head coach, James has coached 44 individual
national champions, 153 All-Americans, and has been hon-
ored as National Coach of the Year on seven occasions. James
also excelled as a wrestler at UCO, claiming two national
championships and earning All-American honors four
times. This year’s squad will be led by NCAA champion
Kyle Evans (141), All-Americans Tyler Zukerman (125),
Jason Leavitt (157), and Heath Jolley (184), and NCAA qual-
ifier Daniel Morrison (165). Three former National Junior
College All-Americans looking to provide some additional
firepower are Luke Elmore (149), Paul Mayfield (157), and
Tommy McCarthy (174). Other wrestlers with valuable col-
lege experience include Michael Walkup (133), Brandon
Shelton (141), Dale McClure (141), Brent Sarette (149), Colby
Robinson (149), Cody Rowell (165), Kelson Phillips (165),
Alvin Metcalf (165), Zach Sikes (165), Kenny Meredith (174),
Jarrett Edison (197), Reggie Douglas (197), and Dustin Finn
(285). Four high-profile incoming freshmen are Oklahoma
state champions Trey Branscum (133), Shawn Ledford (133),
Kelly Henderson (157), and Braden Land (285).
Under the tutelage of Head Coach Marc Bauer, the
University of Nebraska-Kearney has established itself as one
of the nation’s premier programs both academically and ath-
letically. Since taking over the Loper program prior to the
1999-2000 season, Bauer has led UNK to seven top 10 finish-
es at the NCAA Championships – including national runner-
up finishes in 2003, 2006, and 2007, two NWCA/Cliff Keen
Duals Championships, produced 41 All-Americans and six
national champions, and mentored numerous Academic All-
Americans. A strong nucleus returns led by NCAA champi-
ons Brett Allgood (133) and Tervel Dlagnev (285), and All-
Americans Jeff Rutledge (141), Joe Ellenberger (157), Taylor
May (165), Matt Farrell (184), and Kelsey Empting (197).
Three transfer students looking to provide significant contri-
butions are Joey Morrison (125), Kamarudeen Usman (174),
and Willie Weber (285). Other experienced grapplers include
Michael Abril (125), Cody Lambotte (149), Ryan Etherton
(149), Keenan McCurdy (165), Paul Sutton (174), and Derek
Ross (184). Six exciting incoming freshmen are Kansas state
champions Brett Swoyer (133) and Jordan Geinger (149),
two-time Nebraska state placer Nate High (141), Colorado
state champions Ross Brunkhardt (157) and Nick Bauman
(184), and Nebraska state champion Cory Steiger (174).
The University of Nebraska-Omaha, coached by Mike
Denney, will look to regain the national championship that
eluded them last year after three consecutive titles. One of the
most respected coaches in the nation, regardless of division or
classification, Denney’s Mavericks have firmly established
themselves as a premier program that is recognized for its
achievements both on and off the mat. Denney brings in an
impressive 267-106-5 dual meet record into the new season
and has coached 26 national champions and 151 Division II
All-Americans. This year’s squad welcomes back NCAA
champions Cody Garcia (125) and Todd Meneely (149), All-
Americans Sim Bribiesca (141), Ross Taplin (174), and Austin
Boehm (184), and NCAA qualifiers Jeff Rau (133), Nick
Edmonds (184), Jacob Marrs (197), and Tony Lewis (285). An
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exceptional redshirt freshman
with great expectations is three-
time Nebraska state champion
Aaron Denson (165). Other
returning 2006-07 team members
include Matt Rein (125), Mario
Morgan (133), Tait Weatherbee
(141), Steve Clayberg (149), Henry
Wahle (157), Ryan Pankoke (157),
Marcus Hilario (157), Josh
Heckendorn (157), Bryce Boehm
(197), Jake Hastings (197), and
Frank Hebert (285). An interesting
transfer student from the University
of Nebraska-Omaha is Nebraska
state champion Brent Pankoke (184).
Three multi-talented incoming
freshmen are two-time Nebraska
state champion Esai Dominguez (149),
two-time South Dakota state champion Nathan Sigman (157),
and Kansas state champion Kyle Allen (165).
Head Coach Jason Ramstetter has brought the Adams State
College wrestling program to national prominence since he took
over the Grizzlies program nine years ago. His teams have fin-
ished in the top 10 at the NCAA Division II Championships in
each of the last five seasons. This year’s edition of the Green &
White will be led by NCAA champion Jared Deaugero (184), All-
Americans Arsenia Barksdale (125), Raymond Dunning (133),
Joey Deaugero (141), and Evan Copeland (165), and NCAA qual-
ifier Mike Gallegos (157). An outstanding redshirt freshman des-
tined for stardom is Colorado state champion Josh Hensley (149).
Ahost of additional returning team members will battle for start-
ing spots. They include Reuben Gutierrez (125), Kevin Schmidt
(133), Nick Dionisio (141), A.J. Alexander (141), Noomis Jones
(149), Omar Gonzales (149), Dan Intlekofer (157), Joe Kelso (157),
Brandon Morris (174), Andre Harris (184), and Jeff Schossow
(285). Top newcomers are Texas state champion Kevin Jury (133),
Colorado state runner-up Jacob Jurney (165), Utah state placer
Collin Backlund (197), and two-time California State
Community College placer Josh Marquez (285).
The traditionally strong Mountain Cats of the University of
Pittsburgh at Johnstown are coming off a 21-5-1 dual meet
record, their 20th Regional Championships, and seventh-place
performance at the National Tournament. Head Coach Pat
Pecora has enjoyed legendary success as his teams have finished
in the top 20 in the nation 24 times and captured NCAA Division
II National Championships titles in 1996 and 1999. He has
tutored 115 All-Americans and 9 individual national champions.
This year’s squad welcomes back All-Americans Derrick Bosso
(125), Brandon Reasy (133), Albert Miles (174), and Mike Corcetti
2007 NWCA Cliff Keen Duals -
133 lbs. Brett Allgood (NE-Kearney), returning D-II Champion,
looking to put Troy McFarland (MN-Moorehead) to his back. Allgood won by Tech
Fall; 21-5; 4:06. Photo by John Johnson.
NCAA Division II
PREVIEW TEAM RANKINGS
1. Nebraska-Kearney
2. Nebraska-Omaha
3. Central Oklahoma
4. Adams State (CO)
5. MSU-Mankato (MN)
6. Western State (CO)
7. Pittsburgh-Johnstown (PA)
8. Upper Iowa
9. Chadron State (NE)
10. West Liberty State (WV)
11. Wisconsin-Parkside
12. Ashland (OH)
13. Indianapolis (IN)
14. Mercyhurst (PA)
15. Findlay (OH)
16. Shippensburg (PA)
17. Fort Hays State (KS)
18. Newberry (SC)
19. Truman State (MO)
20. Augustana (SD)
21. MSU-Moorhead (MN)
22. Northern State (SD)
23. Gannon (PA)
24. St. Cloud State (MN)
25. Kutztown (PA)
26. Limestone (SC)
27. Carson-Newman (TN)
28. San Francisco State (CA)
29. Central Missouri State
30. Colorado Mines

(184), and NCAA qualifiers Shane Valko (141), Zach Majocha
(197), and Chris Dempsey (285). Three exceptional redshirt fresh-
men are Pennsylvania state placers Andrew Flegler (141), Steve
Makin (174), and Nathan Murin (184). Other returnees looking to
provide significant contributions include Scott Morgan (125),
Adam Whetstone (149), Ryan McIntyre (149), Mazen Kholi (157),
Brian Petrakis (157), Kyle Keane (165), Rob Sakmar (165), Gerred
Price (184), Pat Walsh (197), and Nathan Tomporoski (285). Four
dynamic incoming freshmen are Pennsylvania state champions
Nikko Leitzel (149) and Matt Moore (165), and Pennsylvania
state runners-up Cody Myers (125) and Nathan Link (141).
Head Coach Jim Makovsky enters his 15th season at the helm
of the highly successful Minnesota State-
Mankato wrestling program. Under his
tutelage, the Mavericks have amassed a
fine dual meet record of 173-65-2 and pro-
duced seven national champions and 53
All-Americans. Leading the way this year
are All-Americans Nick Smith (125), Jason
Rhoten (149), Andy Pickar (165), and
Brady Wilson (285). Other highly decorat-
ed performers with previous collegiate
experience include NCAA qualifiers
Efrain Ayala (141), Travis Elg (141), and
Tim Matheson (174), National Junior
College All-Americans Justin Turek (149)
and Willy Mekeel (157), two-time
Minnesota state champions Cory Harnitz
(184) and Justin Schwanz (197), Iowa state
champion Ben Becker (184), Minnesota
state champion Andy Forster (125), and
Minnesota state runner-up Tom Block
(197). Five top-notch incoming freshmen
are North Dakota state champions Brian
Reisenauer (125), Matt Nyvold (125), and
Marshall Lynnes (174), three-time
Minnesota state champion Cody Adams
(133), and two-time Delaware state cham-
pion Tommy Abbott (149).
Cody Bickley begins his 8th season as
head coach of the Fort Hays State
University wrestling team. Under his
leadership, the Tigers have qualified 35
individuals to the national tournament
and produced 12 All-Americans. This
year’s squad is built around NCAA quali-
fiers James Annon (141), Danny Grater
(157), Tyler Gonzales (197), and Dustin
Martin (285), and West Regional placers
Troy Lussenhop (165) and Blake Malloy
(174). Two exciting redshirt freshmen are
two-time Kansas state champion Blake
Fisher (133) and four-time Kansas state
placer Dylan Loyd (141). A premier trans-
fer student from Central Oklahoma
University is two-time Kansas state cham-
pion Eric Johnson (149). Others grapplers
with prior collegiate experience include
Kyle Patton (125), Josh Pfannenstiel (149),
Phil Hart (184), and Shawn Kuhlman
(184). Five multi-talented incoming fresh-
men are Kansas state champions Dustin
Dooley (125), Bradly Esterl (133), and Ben
Evans (184), Nebraska state champion
Travis Kuhn (141), and Oklahoma state
champion Justin Glenn (285).
Former NCAAchampion Jason Reitmeier is in his 5th season as
head coach of the Augustana College wrestling team. Under his
direction, the Vikings have undergone a revival, leading it back
to the upper echelon of Division II competition and a highly suc-
cessful return to national prominence. This year’s edition of the
Navy & Yellow will be young and inexperienced, but have con-
siderable talent and competitiveness within the squad. A multi-
tude of redshirt freshmen with bright futures are Minnesota state
champions Alex Meger (125), Beau Penk (133), and Nick
Henning (184), Nebraska state champions Jay Sherer (141) and
Kyle Svendsen (165), Minnesota state runners-up Mike Wubbena
(157) and Lance Peters (197), South Dakota state champion
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Chism Fink (133), and Iowa
state champion Ty Copsey
(197). Other potential starters
include Adam Schlee (125),
Mike Long (141), Jarred
McCarthy (141), Brandon
Kruger (149), Jeremie Degen
(149), Aaron Haddorff (157),
Andrew Sorenson (174), Mitch
Lunning (174), Casey Mouw
(174), Kirk Bunkers (174), Beau
Severtson (184), and Brett Lutmer
(285). Five exceptional incoming
freshmen are two-time South
Dakota state champion Sid Bice
(125), Nebraska state champion
Robert Eklund (133), South
Dakota state champion Elliott
Bloom (141), Iowa state runner-up
Gavin Nelson (157), and Minnesota
state runner-up Matt Morris (165).
The Chadron State College Eagles
head into the 2007-08 season with
great optimism after finishing 6th at
the 2007 NCAA Championships.
Head Coach Scott Ritzen won two
individual national titles as a com-
petitor for Adams State College and
enters his 21st season at the helm of
this solid program made up of quali-
ty student-athletes. A strong nucleus
returns highlighted by NCAA cham-
pion Brett Hunter (165) and NCAA
runner-up Josh Majerus (197). Other
experienced performers looking to
provide significant contributions
include Devlon Webb (125), Jimmy Savala (133), Brady Shatto
(141), J.J. Pursley (141), Andrew Chrisinger (149), J.D. Thrall
(157), Willy Jones (174), Matt Davis (184), Jason Abell (197), Sam
Udell (197), Shaine O’Dell (285), and Cole Bickerdyke (285). An
interesting transfer student is California State Junior College
Championships winner Jerred Dixon (184). Four sensational
incoming freshmen are Wyoming state champion J.J. Jackson
(133), California state placer Max Baker (149), Nebraska state
champion Kirk Mohr ((157), and three-time Nebraska state
champion Brock Smith (157).
The perennially strong Mountaineers of Western State College
are coming off a 15-7 dual meet record and a 10th-place finish at
the National Tournament. Head Coach Miles Van Hee has
enjoyed a great amount of success as his teams have finished in
the top 20 in the nation in all ten of his seasons at the helm. He
has mentored 4 NCAA champions, 23 All-Americans, and 28
Academic All-Americans. Eight grapplers return with national
experience. They include All-Americans Eddie Lopez (125),
Marques Bravo (133), Camille Dupont (149), Zach Lee (165),
Larry Wilbanks (174), and Charlie Pipher (184), and NCAA qual-
ifiers Chris Freije (149) and Lars Lueders (285). Four exciting red-
shirt freshmen are Colorado state champions Jesse Cruz (133),
Kyle Francis (141), Clayton Weaver (174), and Donovan
McMahill (197). Good things are also expected from returnees
Kyle O’Brien (125), Daren Hockett (133), Tate Lowe (141), Justin
Morris (149), Neil Samples (157), Skye Wells (165), and Andrew
Skinner (285). Five top-notch incoming freshmen are four-time
Alaska state champion Hollan Gravley (141), Kansas state cham-
pion Adam Almaguer (141), and Colorado state champions
Victor Sanchez (125), Cody Cole (125), and Austin Stubaus (149).
Shawn Nelson is entering his 11th season as head coach of the
University of Findlay wrestling program. A former three-time
Ohio state champion for North Royalton High School, Nelson
continues to keep the Roughnecks as one of the top NCAA
Division II programs in the nation. A powerful core returns high-
lighted by two-time NCAA champion Antonio Guerra (157), All-
American Travis Clark (197), and NCAA qualifier Andy
Zalaiskalns (197). Other key wrestlers with collegiate experience
include Sean Dong (149), Justin Shannon (165), Hiram Smith
(184), Joshua Fox (184), Cody Ruffer (285), and Dan Thoburn
(285). The coaching staff worked diligently to bring in a formi-
dable recruiting class that will provide a foundation for future
success. The renowned class includes Ohio state champions Josh
Falk (141) and Matt Clem (285), Ohio state runners-up Jeremy
Espinoza ((133) and Michael Lybarger (149), Indiana state placers
Nick Wiesjahn (125),and Nathan Scherer (149), and Ohio state
placers Jan Ulinski (133), Derrick Hill (149), and Ross Thatcher
(157).
In four seasons as head coach of the Minnesota State-Moorhead
wrestling program, Keenan Spiess has compiled a 47-22 dual
meet record, captured two Northern Sun Intercollegiate
Conference Championships, produced 2006 NCAA champion
Nate Baker, and has developed national recognition and respect.
The Dragons will look for leadership from All-American Rockie
Stavn (165) and NCAA qualifiers Kelly Janke (141), Troy
McFarland (149), Shane Walton (157), and Tyler Tubbs (184).
Other returning lettermen include Joe Werner (125), Beau Tweten
(133), Casey Dschaak (133), Brandon Kok (149), Kyle Dukowitz
2007 NWCA Cliff Keen Duals - 285 lbs.
Tervel Dlagnev (NE-Kearney), Returning D-II Champion, trying to fin-
ish a single leg on Brady Wilson (MN-Mankato). Dlagnev won by Major Decision;
15-4. Photo by John Johnson.

(157), Dustin Nagel (165), Shaun Bingaman (165), Matt Nelson
(197), and Josiah Bush (197). Three exciting redshirt freshmen will
be introduced. They are Minnesota state champion Derek
Bomstad (141), and North Dakota state champions Chris
Lundberg (184) and Jon Swart (285). Two excellent transfer stu-
dents are National Junior College Championships All-Americans
Jarret Hall (174) and Tim Johnson (285). Incoming freshmen
include two-time South Dakota state champion Corey Ulmer
(125), Minnesota state champion Mike Guehna (157), Arizona
state champion Zach Tourangeau (285), and Alaska state champi-
on Max Collins (285).
The 2007-08 season will mark the 15th year of Ashland
University wrestling under Head Coach Ray Kowatch, an era of
consistently competitive and winning teams. All-American Justin
Ferguson (184) highlights the list of returning wrestlers who also
include NCAA qualifiers Marcus Gordon (149), Josh Ohl (197),
and Dave Crowley (197). Other grapplers with collegiate experi-
ence include Ryan Belcher (125), Yen Truong (125), Jake Bartley
(133), Ray Arnold (133), Kyle Kanaga (141), Nic Albaugh (149),
David Bowman (157), Tony Bradberry (165), Jordan Job (174), and
Ray Kent (285). An elite transfer student with high expectations
is two-time Ohio state runner-up Travis Popham (174). Five
great-looking incoming freshmen with considerable skills are
New York state champion Dan Mandara (125), two-time North
Carolina state champion Brandon Davis (125), Ohio state run-
ners-ups Muhammad Abdur-Rahman (157) and Hunter Reed
(165), and Ohio state placer Frank Read (285).
In seven seasons as head coach at Upper Iowa University,
Heath Grimm has compiled an exceptional 61-22-2 dual meet
record and has mentored 24 national qualifiers, 16 All-
Americans, 3 NCAA champions, and 15 Academic All-
Americans. He has developed a rewarding national reputation
and returns five wrestlers with previous national experience.
They are All-Americans Tyler Mumbulo (125) and Dan Goodson
(285), and NCAA qualifiers Tee Adams (149), Travis Eggers (157),
and Mitch Norton (165). Other experienced performers looking
to provide some big wins include Scott Bergmann (125), Cody
Goble (125), Travell Miller (133), Jacob Pedersen (133), Steven
Baker (141), Jacob Elsbernd (141), Layne Greedy (141), Scott
Fuller (149), Beau Jack (149), Derek Stolarzyk (149), Brock
Bowman (157), Brett Hakeman (157), Brady Hakeman (174), Tony
Gehling (184), Matt Norton (197), Alex Schmidt (197), Josh Johns
(285), and Tyson Brown (285). Top incoming freshmen are two-
time Iowa state champion Kyle Pedretti (125), New York state
champion Trevor Franklin (133), and Wyoming state champion
Eric Jacobs (165).
Don Elia enters his 30th season as head coach of the Carson-
Newman College wrestling program. During his impressive
tenure as the mentor of the Eagles, Elia has coached 22 national
champions and 76 All-Americans. This year’s squad will be led
by NCAA runner-up Mike Rogers (149) and NCAA qualifiers
Kody Pierson (125) and Kent Pierson (133). Good things are also
expected from returnees Justin Browning (133), Andrew Roberts
(133), Alex Cate (141), Justin Ransom (165), Sherman White (165),
William Campbell (174), Ryan Brock (184), Josh Sprewell (197),
Arthur Brown (285), Andre Reese (285), Chuck Robinson (285),
and Tom Minwell (285). Some newcomers to look for soon
include two-time Arizona state champion Eric Garcia (125),
Virginia state runner-up Brandon Castle (125), Georgia state
champion Brandon Witta (149), two-time Tennessee state cham-
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pion Justin Knox (184), and Virginia
state champion Charles Weber (197).
Jim Koch has been the head
wrestling coach at UW-Parkside for
38 years, where 13 of his wrestlers
have won individual national cham-
pionships. He has served the sport in
many leadership capacities and is rec-
ognized as one of college wrestling’s
greatest ambassadors. Team leaders for
the Rangers this season are NCAA
qualifiers Brandon Kircher (125), Craig
DeGreef (133), Kyle Becker (165), and
Jon Treml (197). Two additional nation-
al-caliber type performers are Corey
Van Groll (174) and Lucas Haag (184).
Other returnees include Cody
Zimmerman (125), Mark Thiem (157),
Austin Brunet (184), Curtis Hines (197),
and Sean Shanahan (285). Asolid transfer
student from the UW-LaCrosse is Ben
Kreuzer (141). Five solid incoming fresh-
men are Wisconsin state placers Clinton
Orsini (141), Justin Vanderbloemen (149),
Eddie Stefonek (157), Luke Rynish (165),
and Ryan Woods (174). Two-time NCAA
qualifier Craig Becker (141) will redshirt
this season.
Gannon University, coached by Don
Henry, looks to have a solid team with a
great blend of youth and experience.
Leading the way are All-American
Michael Sanders (141) and NCAA quali-
fiers Zack McKendree (149), Brandon
Monin (157), A.J. Sayles (174), Pino
Scavella (184), and Jacob Tazzi (197). An
excellent transfer student is two-time
National Junior College Championships
All-American Corey Bowers (133). Other
grapplers with prior collegiate experience
include Chris Santucci (125), Ed Marshall
(125), Scott Baron (125), Adam Green (133),
Brian Yoder (141), Kevin McElhaney (141),
Ted Hoag (149), Tony Petrella (165), Mike
Cavalier (165), David Mosnski (165), Frank
McGrath (285), and Kevin Hartung (285).
New York state champion Frank Zielinski
(197) heads a fine group of incoming fresh-
men who also include Justin Rivera (125),
Ethan Swope (133), Jorge Varela (133),
Chris Daniels (165), Andy Apperson (184),
and Jimmy Martz (285).
Mike Wehler begins his first season as
head coach at Mercyhurst College. He
comes to the Lakers after spending three
years leading a historically strong pro-
gram at West Liberty State College. Team
leaders for this season are All-Americans
Don Cummings (149) and Andy
Lamancusa (157), and NCAA qualifiers
Payne Lint (125) and Hudson Harrison
(165). A premier redshirt freshman capable
2007 NWCA Cliff Keen
Duals - 141 lbs. Kyle Evans (Central OK), returning
D-II Champion, countering a shot by Mike Long
(Augustana). Evans won by Major Decison; 12-0.
Photo by John Johnson.

of accomplishing big things is Pennsylvania state runner-up Josh
Shields (174). Other returning squad members include Braxdon
Scaletta (141), Dustin Caravaglia (141), Ryan McCartney (141),
Brian Pogel (149), Lenny Calhoun (149), Bryan Wolff (184), Trevor
Gallo (197), Kenny Bluska (285), Rich Froats (285), and Mike
Sullivan (285). Incoming freshmen with highly decorated back-
grounds are three-time Ohio state champion Kevin Hardy (165),
Pennsylvania state placer Joe McCullough (125), three-time
Michigan state placer Lance Pitcel (133), two-time Ohio state plac-
er Phil Dukes (165), and two-time Ohio state champion Nathan
Sharp (285). A solid transfer student from Boston University is
Orey Hall (285).
Rob Fisher enters his 8th season at the helm of the Kutztown
University Bears wrestling program. He mentored 2007 NCAA
champion Joe Kemmerer (133), who will redshirt in 2008, and his
teams have posted winning records in all seven of his years as
head coach. Five wrestlers who will be counted on heavily are
NCAA qualifier Chris Chambers (149), and Pennsylvania State
Athletic Conference placers Cory Weiss (125), Curtis Beardsell
(174), Kyle Davis (184), and Rich Dalmas (285). Additional support
should come from returnees Bryce Ebert (141), Mike Bohl (149),
Mike Wisniewski (149), Dave Zeek (157), and Andrew Osborne
(165). Two prolific transfer students will help tremendously. They
are previous Pennsylvania state runners-up Clint Collins (141)
and Scott Snyder (197). Incoming freshmen include Eddie Harris
(125), Rob Vollrath (125), Jamie Soupik (133), Jared Vivacqua (165),
and Kevin Bolinsky (285).
In 12 seasons as head coach at the University of Central
Missouri, Robin Ersland has had 59 national qualifiers, 26 All-
Americans, produced 2006 NCAA champion Plamen Paskalev,
and has been honored as the NCAA Division II Midwest Region
Coach of the Year three times. Team leaders for this season are All-
American Jesse Sheets (165) and NCAA qualifier Jeremy Hudson
(184). Other potential starters include Caleb Hulse (125), Byron
Clark (125), Keaton Baker (133), Caleb Dixon (133), Grant Baker
(141), Cory Bloodgood (141), Vince Bertucci (157), Bill Forrest
(157), Andrew Hicklin (157), Matt Bailes (165), Travis Barbarick
(174), Dan McGee (184), and Sean Miller (197). Two high-profile
incoming freshmen are multiple Missouri state champions Kenzie
McClain (149) and Cody Beck (285).
Jay Yates enters his 6th season as the University of Indianapolis
head wrestling coach. He has coached 10 All-Americans and 21
NCAA qualifiers. Three-time All-American Shane Perkey (133)
returns to provide extraordinary leadership and will be admirably
supported by NCAA qualifiers Matt Irwin (141) and Mike Horton
(157). An outstanding redshirt freshman is Indiana state placer
Jessy Walley (184). Other returnees include Jimmy Nichols (125),
Josh Allen (125), Chad Woods (149), Cory Fornal (157), Aaron
Brooks (157), Corey Zollinger (157), Dave Walpole (165), Brandon
Garner (165), Graham Grider (197), Lynn Panko (285), and Alex
Williams (285). An exceptional transfer student is National Junior
College Championships All-American Kevin Flinn (174). Top
incoming freshmen are Indiana state champion Ethan Harris
(133), Kentucky state champion Tyler Voth (133), and Indiana state
runner-up Nick Dewig (149).
Lars Jensen begins his 25th season as head coach of the San
Francisco State University wrestling program. During his
impressive tenure as the mentor of the Gators, Jensen has
coached 9 NCAA champions, 50 All-Americans, and in 1997, the
wrestling team won the NCAA Division II National
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Championship. Six returning team members will be counted on
heavily. They include Pierre Bondoc (125), Ben Lockett (133),
Ali Lockett (149), Randy Aquirre (149), Alecxis Lara (184), and
Vince Bordi (285). Two elite transfer students from Division I
Cal State Fullerton are Curtis Schurkamo (125) and Joaquin
Carlos (141). Others newcomers include Josh Nolan (149), Zach
Sesar (165), Matt Munro (165), Marques Gales (174), Arman
Ostadharif (197), and Steve Franklin (285).
In his 8th year as head coach at Northern State University,
Patrick Timm continues to bring the Wolves back to a level of
national prominence. He returns four wrestlers with prior
NCAA experience. They are Chas Welch (125), Andy Sinclair
(174), Cale Corneman (184), and Todd Naasz (197). Other
returnees include Corbin Surat (125), Dave Schiley (141), Dustin
Bonn (149), Phillip Downs (157), Chad Morrison (165), and
Jared Little (285). An exceptional transfer from Ridgewater
Junior College is two-time South Dakota state champion James
Marx (125). Four-time South Dakota state placer Ricky Schiley
leads the list of incoming freshmen who also include Alec
Anderson (133), Aaron Ford (149), Ryan Larsen (149), Chris
Hunt (149), Donnie Bowden (165), Logan Anderson (285), and
Jake Michalson (285).
After coaching Dana College to the 2006 NAIA Championship
title, Steve Costanzo begins his second year as head coach of the
St. Cloud State University wrestling program. The Huskies will
be very young and inexperienced, but have a great amount of
talent and competitiveness within the squad. Seven wrestlers
who will be counted on heavily are NCAA qualifier Nick Wilkes
(197), previous National Junior College Championships All-
Americans Josh Williams (133), Matt Steffenson (165), and Brad
Padgett (184), and multi-talented redshirt freshmen Gabe
Suarez (141), John Sundgren (157), and Derek Skala (174). Other
grapplers with prior collegiate experience include Westy
Hanson (125), Michael Markey (149), Chris Kubasch (149),
Justin Jones (157), Jairo Sandoval (184), Chris Schiewe (285), and
Nolan Boucher (285). Five dynamic incoming freshmen are
Wisconsin state champion Jordan Foy (133), Washington state
champion Jake Horn (141), and Minnesota state champions
Adam Helgeson (141), Tad Merritt (165), and Lucas Munkelwitz
(174).
David Schutter enters his 18th season as the Truman State
University head wrestling coach. Under his guidance, he has
revived the passion for Bulldogs wrestling and has elevated the
program to a level of national respect. In 2004, Schutter men-
tored Merrick Meyer to the 141-pound NCAA Division II
national title. Leading the way this year are All-American Blake
Peterson (165) and NCAA qualifiers Dan Keller (133) and Loyde
Braidlow (285). Additional support could come from returning
team members Rob Nahlik (125), Kaz Hastimotto (125), Mitchell
Bainbridge (141), Andy Bader (157), Vince Vitatoe (157),
Andrew Isbell (157), Cameron Mitchell (165), Dean Schultz
(174), Bryan Isbell (184), Brian Hillard (184), Tim Wolkey (197),
John Horman (197), and Matt Craig (285). Top incoming fresh-
man is David Weber (149) from powerhouse Oak Park High
School in Kansas City, Missouri.
Shippensburg University, coached by Don Tabor, returns
NCAA runner-up Steve Fittery (141) and NCAA qualifiers Dan
Nauman (149) and Jack Wilson (165) to provide outstanding
leadership. Two extremely talented redshirt freshmen with a
great amount of promise are Pennsylvania state placers David
Sunderland (157) and Chris Barrick (174).
Other experienced grapplers include
Andrew Jones (125), Josh Proctor (133),
Robert Cross (141), Kirby Fanus (149),
Nathan Reese (174), Jon Hade (184), Peter
Grodziak (197), and Jon Rhone (285).
Three-time West Virginia state champion
Dustin Haislip (141) heads a solid incom-
ing freshmen class who also include
Pennsylvania state placers Gary Atiyeh
(125), Bryce Marshall (125), Andrew
Ritchie (141), Joey Anceravage (149), and
Brandon Miller (197).
The Limestone College wrestling team
enters its fourth year of competition with
high hopes. The squad has continued to
get better under Head Coach Ben Stehura
since its inaugural season in 2004-05. This
year, the Saints will be led by NCAA qual-
ifiers Brent Clausing (133) and Trey Moss
(285) and regional placers Ian Barker (125),
Joby Schreckhise (174), and Mikel Bush
(157). Other returnees include Matt Hall
(125), John Harper (125), Nathan Carmack
(133), Joey Federspiel (141), Riley Pike
(141), Dustin Baynes (149), Dustin Leutz
(157), Casey Bradley (165), Greg Satterfield
(174), Dan Scanlan (184), Donnie Gallup
(184), David Bush (197), and Kyle Elliott
(285). Top incoming freshmen are South
Carolina state runner-up J.B. Smith (125)
and Michigan state placer Bryce Sopko
(149).

125 TOP PICK
NEBRASKA-OMAHA
133 TOP PICK
NEBRASKA-KEARNEY
141 TOP PICK
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
149 TOP PICK
NEBRASKA-OMAHA
157 TOP PICK
FINDLAY
CODY GARCIA BRETT ALLGOOD KYLE EVANS TODD MENEELY TONY GUERRA
TYLER ZUKERMAN
Central Oklahoma
SHANE PERKEY
Indianapolis
STEVE FITTERY
Shippersburg
MIKE ROGERS
Carson-Newman
JASON LEAVITT
Central Oklahoma
ARSENIA BARKSDALE
Adams State
BRANDON REASY
Pittsburg-Johnstown
DOUG SURRA
West Liberty State
JASON RHOTEN
MSU-Mankato
JOE ELLENBERGER
Nebraska-Kearney
CURTIS SCHURKAMP
San Francisco State
RAYMOND DUNNING
Adams State
JEFF RUTLEDGE
Nebraska-Kearney
DON CUMMINGS
Mercyhurst
ANDY LAMANCUSA
Mercyhurst
EDDIE LOPEZ
Western State
MARQUES BRAVO
Western State
JOEY DEAGUERO
Adams State
RYAN ETHERTON
Nebraska-Kearney
TRAVIS EGGERS
Upper Iowa
2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd
3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd
4th 4th 4th 4th
5th5th 5th 5th
WRESTLING USA MAGAZINENCAA DIVISION II College Ranking

165 TOP PICK
CHADRON STATE
174 TOP PICK
WESTERN STATE
184 TOP PICK
ADAMS STATE
197 TOP PICK
CHADRON STATE
285 TOP PICK
NEBRASKA-KEARNEY
BRETT HUNTER LARRY WILBANKS JARED DEAGUERO JOSH MAJERUS TERVEL DLAGNEV
ANDY PICKAR
MSU-Mankato
CHRIS GIBBS
West Liberty State
AUSTIN BOEHM
Nebraska-Omaha
KELSEY EMPTING
Nebraska-Kearney
TRAVIS CLARK
Findlay
BLAKE PETERSON
Truman State
ROSS TAPLIN
Nebraska-Omaha
MIKE CORCETTI
Pittsburgh-Johnstown
JACOB MARRS
Nebraska-Omaha
BRADY WILSON
MSU-Mankato
ZACH LEE
Western State
TOMMY MCCARTY
Central Oklahoma
MATT FARRELL
Nebraska-Kearney
JON TREML
Western-Parkside
DAN GOODSON
Upper Iowa
EVAN COPELAND
Adams State
CHRIS BARRICK
Shippensburg
HEATH JOLLEY
Central Oklahoma
TYLER GONZALES
Fort Hays State
CHRIS DEMPSEY
2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd
3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd
4th 4th 4th 4th
5th 5th 5th 5th

125 133 141 149 157
CHRIS NEIDERMEIER
Belmont-Abbey
CRAIG DEGREEF
Wisconsin-Parkside
SIM BRIBISECA
Nebraska-Omaha
CAMILLE DUPONT
Western State
DANNY GRATER
Fort Hays State
DERRICK BOSSO
MATT MOSSOR
West Liberty State
SHANE VALKO
JOSH HENSLEY
Adams State
MUHAMMAD ABDUR-RAHMAN
Ashland
TYLER MUMBULO
Upper iowa
JEFF RAU
Nebraska-Omaha
MATT IRWIN
Indianapolis
CHRIS CHAMBERS
Kurtztown
MIKE HORTON
Indianapolis
NICK SMITH
MSU-Mankato
TREY BRANSCUM
Central Oklahoma
MIKE SANDERS
Gannon
ZACH MCKENDREE
Gannon
MICHAEL GALLEGOS
Adams State
JOEY MORRISON
Nebraska-Kearney
CODY ADAMS
MSU-Mankato
KYLE FRANCIS
Western State
LUKE ELMORE
Central Oklahoma
JOHN SUNDGREN
St. Cloud State
6th 6th 6th 6th
7th 7th 7th 7th
8th 8th 8th 8th
9th9th 9th 9th
10th10th 10th 10th

165 174 184 197 285
TAYLOR MAY
Nebraska-Kearney
ANDY SINCLAIR
Northern State
CHARLIE PIPHER
Western State
TY COPSEY
Augustana
CY WAINWRIGHT
Newberay
AARON DENSON
Nebraska-Omaha
TIM MATHESON
MSU-Mankato
JUSTIN FERGUSON
Ashland
JARRETT EDISON
Central Oklahoma
TREY MOSS
Limestone
MITCH NORTON
Upper iowa
ALBERT MILES
JEREMY HUDSON
Central Missouri State
KELLY ANUNDSON
Newberry
JESSE LABER
Mary
HUDSON HARRISON
Mercyhurst
TRAVIS POPHAM
Ashland
TYLER TUBBS
MSU-Moorhead
NICK WILKES
St. Cloud State
LOYDE BRAIDLOW
Truman State
JESSE SHEETS
Central Missouri State
JOSH SHIELDS
Mercyhurst
DANIEL SCANLAN
Limestone
JOSH OHL
Ashland
TONY LEWIS
Nebraska-Omaha
6th 6th 6th 6th
7th 7th 7th 7th
8th 8th 8th 8th
9th9th 9th 9th
10th10th 10th 10th

DEVLON WEBB
Chadron State
JOSH WILLIAMS
St. Cloud State
JAMES ANNON
Fort Hays State
TEE ADAMS
Upper Iowa
BROCK SMITH
Chadron State
CHAS WELCH
Northern State
DAN MANDARA
Ashland
JAY SHERER
Augustana
LATRA COLLICK
Newberry
AARON HADDORFF
Augustana
BRANDON DAVIS
Ashland
ANDREW YOUNG
Newberry
KELLY JANKE
MSU-Moorhead
MARCUS GORDON
Ashland
MAZEN KHOLI
AL MEGER
Augustana
JEREMY ESPINOZA
Findlay
JOSH FALK
Findlay
MAX BAKER
Chadron State
EDDIE STEFONEK
Wisconsin-Parkside
BRANDON KIRCHER
Wisconsin-Parkside
BRENT CLAUSING
Limestone
GABE SUAREZ
St. Cloud State
DAN NAUMAN
Shippenburg
MIKEL BUSH
Limestone
12th 12th 12th 12th
13th 13th 13th 13th
14th 14th 14th 14th
15th15th 15th 15th
11th 11th 11th 11th
125 133 141 149 157

KYLE BECKER
Wisconsin-Parkside
COREY VAN GROLL
Wisconsin-Parkside
CALE CORNEMANN
Northern State
TODD NAASZ
Northern State
LARS LUEDERS
Western State
ROCKIE STAVN
MSU-Moorhead
KEVIN FLINN
Indianapolis
LUKE HAAG
Wisconsin-Parkside
SCOTT SNYDER
Kutztown
DUSTIN FINN
Central Oklahoma
DANIEL MORRISON
Central Oklahoma
BRADY HAKEMAN
Upper Iowa
BEAU SEVERTSON
Augustana
ANDY ZALAISKALNS
Findlay
DUSTIN MARTIN
Fort Hays State
JAKE WILSON
Shippensburg
BRYANT BLANTON
Newberry
BRAD PADGETT
St. Cloud State
BRENNEN KNERR
Colorado Mines
BRETT LUTMER
Augustana
TAD MERRITT
St. Cloud State
BLAKE MALLOY
Fort Hays State
BEN BECKER
MSU-Mankato
ZACH MAJOCHA
FRANK MCGRATH
Gannon
12th 12th 12th 12th
13th 13th 13th 13th
14th 14th 14th 14th
15th 15th 15th 15th
11th 11th 11th 11th
165 174 184 197 285

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