Travis
Paulson Double-Winner at Northern Plains RegionalNick Gallick and Mitch Mueller Qualify for World Team Trials
With Freestyle
Titles
Waterloo, Iowa - Two-time All-American Travis Paulson captured 74 kg. freestyle and Greco-Roman titles and redshirt freshmen Nick Gallick and Mitch Mueller claimed freestyle crowns at 60 and 66 kg. to qualify for the World Team Trials at the Northern Plains Regional in Waterloo. Paulson captured outstanding wrestler honors in Greco-Roman competition while Mueller was named the outstanding wrestler in freestyle. 2006 recruits T.J. Sebolt and Mark Kist also recorded freestyle titles in the junior division.
Paulson, who was fourth in freestyle and eighth in Greco-Roman, respectively, at University Nationals in Evanston, Ill., registered a crucial quarterfinal victory over former Minnesota three-time All-American Jacob Volkman, winning by decision, 3-0, 1-0. Paulson toppled Northern Iowa's Moza Fay in the finals, 6-1, 6-0. Paulson joins his brother Trent who qualified for the World Team Trials with a 74 kg. freestyle championship at University Nationals.
Gallick, who redshirted this season, defeated UNI wrestlers Brett Robbins in the finals and Kyle Anson in the semifinals. In April, Gallick qualified for the championship bracket at the U.S. Nationals in Las Vegas at 60 kg. in the senior division.
Mueller, who recently placed third at the FILA Junior Nationals helped by a consolation semifinal victory over former four-time Iowa state champion Dan LeClere (North-Linn) at 66 kg., defeated another Hawkeye, this time Iowa's 157-pound two-time All-American and 2005 NCAA runner-up Joe Johnston by a 1-0, 4-3 decision in the semifinals. Mueller topped W.R. Groves (Olympic Training Center), 1-1, 4-4, 1-0 in the finals.
ISU 174-pounder David Bertolino, a 2005 freestyle All-American, was runner-up at 84 kg. Bertolino scored a pin and technical fall prior to reaching the finals.
Sebolt, a four-time Iowa state champion from Centerville, rolled through the 140 pound bracket with a 6-0, 7-0, technical fall in the finals over Weldon Rogers (Illinois). Kist, a three-time Iowa state champion from Eagle Grove, defeated Mike Mille, 4-0, 5-1, at 119 pounds.
ISU wrestlers and alumni will make their way to the World Team Trials May 27-28 in Sioux City at the Tyson Events Center. Current wrestlers who have qualified include Nick Gallick, Mitch Mueller, Trent Paulson and Travis Paulson. Former wrestlers who qualified are Eric Akin (4x All-American), Grant Nakamura (3x NCAA qualifier), Nate Gallick (2006 NCAA Champion), Aaron Holker (2002 NCAA champion), Zach Roberson (2006 U.S. Nationals 60 kg. freestyle champion), Chris Bono (2x U.S. Nationals champion), Matt Azevedo (2x NCAA qualifier) and Joe Heskett (2002 NCAA champion), who was recently named an assistant coach at Ohio State under Tom Ryan.
Trent
Paulson Claims Freestyle Title at University NationalsEvanston, Ill - Two-time All-American Trent Paulson downed former two-time Missouri All-American Tyron Woodley in the 74 kg. finals to claim a freestyle title at the University Nationals Sunday and qualify for the World Team Trials in Sioux City. Paulson qualified for the World Team Trials last year in Ames by winning a 74 kg. Greco-Roman title at the 2005 University Nationals. Redshirt freshman Jake Varner and Kurt Backes registered third-place finishes at 84 and 96 kg., respectively, while 125-pounder Nick Fanthorpe and two-time All-American Travis Paulson placed fourth at 55 and 74 kg in freestyle.
"It's probably the biggest tournament I've won," Trent said. "I beat an NCAA finalist in the quarterfinals (Arizona State's Brian Stith), a national champion in the semifinals (Stanford's Matt Gentry) and a two-time All-American in the finals (Woodley). I'm going to keep working out with Travis. He pushes me better than anyone, along with (Cyclone Wrestling Club) coach (Tony) Ersland and (ISU assistant coach Tim) Hartung so I can be ready for the World Team Trials."
Trent Paulson began a tough stretch against two-time Arizona State All-American and 2006 NCAA finalist Brian Stith in the quarterfinals, but toppled the Sun Devil, 2-1, 3-0. Paulson defeated Stith collegiately in the 2004-05 season and will be ranked behind Stith as they begin their senior seasons at 157 pounds. Paulson proceeded to down former Stanford 2005 NCAA champion Matt Gentry in the quarterfinals, 0-1, 2-0, 2-2. In the finals Paulson squared off against the former Big 12 champion Woodley and won, 1-1, 0-1, 1-1. Paulson grabbed third-place honors in Greco-Roman at 74 kg.
Varner advanced through the 84 kg. bracket in impressive style, defeating two-time Purdue All-American Ben Wissel for third and Oklahoma's Josh Weitzel (NCAA qualifier at Michigan), in the consolation semifinals.
Backes was untouchable through
the 96 kg. bracket, scoring two technical falls and a pin before
running into former Ohio State 197-pound All-American J.D. Bergman.
Other than in the Bergman match, Backes did not allow a point.
The Cyclone shut down former Lehigh wrestler Matt Cassidy in the
consolation semifinals, 7-0, 2-0, before garnering third place
honors over Hudson Taylor, 2-0, 4-0.
Travis Paulson rattled off five consecutive wins in the 74 kg. bracket before being sent to the consolations by Woodley in the quarterfinals. ISU 174-pounders David Bertolino and Grant Turner each recorded three victories at 74 kg.
The Iowa State wrestlers have on more chance to qualify for the World Team Trials in late May at the Northern Plains Regional in Waterloo May 4-6 in Young Arena.
Trent
Paulson Looks to Defend Greco-Roman Title as Cyclones Compete
at University NationalsTwo-time All-American Trent Paulson will lead Iowa State at the University Nationals in Evanston, Ill., April 28-30 in a quest to qualify for the World Team Trials. Paulson, who also placed in fourth in freestyle, was the 74 kg. Greco-Roman champion last year and will compete in freestyle along with his brother Travis, also a two-time All-American. Members from ISU's top-ranked recruiting class of 2005 will also be competing in freestyle. The top two placewinners in Greco-Roman and freestyle advance to the World Team Trials May 27-28 in Sioux City.
"With Greco, I'm really confident especially since I won a title last year and I hadn't really prepared for it for two years," Trent Paulson said. "I'll be with Travis competing in Greco and freestyle so I won't be alone. Vegas is a good warm-up but is a lot tougher than University Nationals. Cael's had practice structured for the postseason and everyone will be ready to go."
Iowa State is coming off a performance at the U.S. Nationals in Las Vegas where former 2004 ISU NCAA champion Zach Roberson toppled defending U.S. Nationals freestyle winner and World Team member Michael Lightner at 60 kg. Former three-time All-American and 2006 national champion Nate Gallick placed third at 60 kg to qualify for the World Team Trials. Nick Gallick earned a spot in the championship bracket after competing in the qualifying 60 kg. competition. Redshirt freshmen Mitch Mueller and Nick Fanthorpe placed third and seventh, respectively, at 66 kg. and 55 kg. at the FILA Junior Nationals.
2006 ISU recruit Jon Reader was a double-winner in Evanston last season, winning Greco-Roman (74 kg.) and freestyle (69 kg.) at the FILA Cadet Nationals. Reader, a three-time state champion from Davison, Mich., also captured freestyle and Greco-Roman titles at the Western Junior Regionals in Las Vegas and recently was the recipient of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Regional Award.
Iowa State freestyle entries
55 kg. - Nick Fanthorpe
60 kg. - Ben Hanisch
60 kg. - Joey DeMarie
66 kg. - Dennis Malone
74 kg. - Trent Paulson
74 kg. - Travis Paulson
74 kg. - Samuel Yoder
74 kg. - Brett Blasberg
84 kg. - Chris Pursel
84 kg. - David Bertolino
84 kg. - Jake Varner
84 kg. - Grant Turner
96 kg. - Kurt Backes
120 kg. - David Zabriskie
Cael
Sanderson Adds Brother Cody to Iowa State Wrestling StaffAMES, Iowa -- Cody Sanderson, a two-time 133-pound NCAA finalist as an Iowa State wrestler who has been the head wrestling coach at Utah Valley State the last three seasons, has joined the Cyclone coaching staff as associate head coach. The staff addition was announced Friday by ISU head coach Cael Sanderson, Cody's younger brother. Cael Sanderson hired former Iowa assistant coach Tim Hartung earlier this month.
"People who know Cody will be thrilled by his addition to our coaching staff," Cael Sanderson said. "He knows Iowa State but has also been a head coach the last three seasons and will bring unique experience to the wrestling room. Cody is smart. He is driven to be successful. Ultimately, he is someone I trust and respect. He did a lot to help our wrestlers during his time in Ames. Our wrestlers will attest to his contributions.
The only wrestling coach that Utah Valley State has known, Cody Sanderson built the Wolverine program in Orem from scratch starting in 2003. His team won six its last seven dual meets this season.
"I am anxious and excited to return to Ames," Cody Sanderson said. "Iowa State University has been great to my family. Coaching at UVSC was a very unique experience. Forming a new Division I wrestling team has, at times, been especially challenging. Because of those challenges, I feel that I am better prepared to help Iowa State wrestlers reach their goals."
Cody Sanderson grew up with brothers Cael and Cole in Heber City, Utah. He wrestled for his father Steve at Wasatch High School. Cody Sanderson was a four-time state champion, two-time junior national champion and his high school's valedictorian.
Cody Sanderson's Iowa State credentials include: two-time NCAA runner-up, two-time All-American, Big 12 champion, Big 12 Most Outstanding Wrestler honoree, four-time NCAA Tournament qualifier, Midlands champion and two-time academic all-American.
Sanderson wrestled at Iowa State from 1996-2000. He finished his career with 116 wins, ranking 17th on the all-time ISU win list. He made the NCAA 133-pound championship match as a junior (1999) and as a senior (2000), posting a 62-9 record his last two collegiate seasons. He was also the Big 12 133-pound champion his senior season.
He served as captain of the Cyclones in 1999 and 2000 for lSU head coach Bobby Douglas. In 1999, Iowa State finished fourth at the NCAA Championships and a year later finished second nationally. Sanderson also wrestled internationally for Coach Douglas.
Cody Sanderson wrestled for the USA national team. He was a Sunkist International Open champion, runner-up at the Dave Schultz International Open and a three-time University national champion.
His coaching career began where his collegiate career ended, at Iowa State, where Sanderson served as an administrative assistant before heading for Utah Valley State.
Sanderson served as the Cyclone Wrestling Club coach for three years, where his teams competed in the University National Championships, United States national championships, United States World Team Trials, Junior World Team Trials, and the Espoir National Championships. Sanderson has also assisted with the Utah National Team for the past seven years and is a certified Bronze Level Coach with USA Wrestling.
Sanderson earned his bachelor's degree from Iowa State in psychology.
Cody married his wife Sarah on July 17, 1999 in Hudson, Wisconsin. They met at Iowa State where Sarah was a member of the ISU gymnastics team. Together they have a son, Kade and a daughter, Tylar Ann.
Former
ISU NCAA Champion Roberson Captures 60 kg. Freestyle Title at
U.S. Nationals; Nate Gallick Places ThirdLas Vegas, Nev. - Former Iowa State three-time All-American
and national champion Zach Roberson defeated defending 60 kg.
freestyle champion Michael Lightner, 4-0, 1-3, 1-0, to take home
the U.S. Senior Nationals freestyle title at 60 kg. Saturday night
at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 2006 NCAA champion and three-time
All-American Nate Gallick placed third at 60 kg. by defeating
Mike Zadick, 3-1, 0-2, 3-0. Former assistant head coach Chris
Bono, now at Tennessee-Chattanooga, won his second straight U.S.
Nationals 66 kg. title. Former Iowa State four-time All-American
and 2002 NCAA champion Joe Heskett, an assistant coach at Cal
Poly, finished fourth at 74 kg. Roberson, Gallick, Bono and Heskett
advanced to the World Team Trials in Sioux City at the Tyson Events
Center May 27-28.
Roberson, who placed third at last year's U.S. Nationals and fourth
at the 2005 World Team Trials in Ames, defeated his first opponent
Ben Zwaschka by a 6-0, 6-0 technical fall. Roberson then met former
Iowa 133-pound national champion Cliff Moore and downed the former
Hawkeye, 1-0, 7-0. In the semifinals Roberson defeated Mike Zadick,
another former Hawkeye, and faced Lightner, a 2005 World Team
member in the finals.
Gallick fell victim by decision to Lightner, a former Oklahoma
four-time All-American and 2001 NCAA champion. Gallick was the
runner-up at the 2005 U.S. Nationals and was second at the World
Team Trials to Lightner. Gallick downed Penn State 2004 NCAA runner-up
Josh Moore in his second-round bout before running into Lightner.
Gallick bounced back and beat Moore in the wrestlebacks again
by decision and defeated Zadick, 3-1, 0-2, 3-0, for third-place.
In FILA Junior Nationals action, redshirt freshman Mitch Mueller
finished third at 66 kg., sparked by a 1-0, 1-0 victory over former
four-time Iowa high school champion Dan LeClere in the consolation
semifinals. Nick Fanthorpe placed seventh at 55 kg. by defeating
Cory Borges, 6-0, 5-1.
Reader
Wins Regional Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award
Stillwater, Okla. - Iowa State wrestling recruit Jon Reader was one of five recipients of the Dave Schultz Excellence Regional Award the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum announced on Friday. Reader was pronounced the winner of the Midwest region and is eligible for the national Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award to be handed out in May.
MIDWEST - Jon Reader of Davison High School in Davison, Mich.
His high school weight class is 160 pounds. Reader is a three-time Michigan state high school champion, with a career record of 171-6. He had 54 consecutive pins during his career. He has a 3.65 grade point average (GPA). He was a 2005 FILA Cadet National champion, winning both freestyle and Greco-Roman, and was named Outstanding Wrestler in Greco-Roman. Reader placed second in the 2006 NHSCA High School Senior Nationals. He will attend Iowa State in the fall. He is a Peer Mediation Councilor at Davison High School and a member of Michigan DECA (a marketing and leadership association). Reader serves 10 hours a week as a volunteer youth wrestling coach in Davison, Mich.
Regional Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award Winners
Central Region - Ben Ashmore (Bishop Lynch H.S. - Dallas, Tex.)
Western Region - Adam Hall (Bonners Ferry H.S. - Bonners Ferry,
Idaho)
Southeast Region - David Craig (Brandon H.S. - Brandon, Fla.)
Northeast Region - Mack Lewnes (Mt. Saint Joseph, H.S. - Baltimore,
Md.)
ISU
Recruit Reader Reels in Freestyle and Greco-RomanLas Vegas, Nev. - Iowa State wrestling recruit Jon Reader captured freestyle and Greco-Roman titles at the Western Junior Regionals Thursday at the Las Vegas Convention Center. T.J. Sebolt was runner-up at 135 pounds in freestyle. Reader, a three-time Michigan state champion, was the runner-up in 2005. Reader (Michigan) scored a 9-3, 7-0 technical fall over Lucas Munkelwitz (Minnesota) in the Greco-Roman finals. Sebolt (Iowa) decisioned P.J. Gillespie (New York) in the Bracket A 135-pound freestyle finals but fell to Illinois' Bracket B champion Brian Spangler, 4-1, 3-0. Reader beat Mike Benefiel of Illinois at 160 pounds in the freestyle finals, 0-6, 2-1, 6-2.
"I'm proud of Jon, T.J. and all they've accomplished," head coach Cael Sanderson said. "They're getting good experience and are a key piece of the puzzle to our future."
Reader is the 10th-ranked recruit by NWCA/Intermat and recently was the Michigan recipient of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence award along with Sebolt. Reader capped off a phenomenal career at Davison High School under head coach Roy Hall claiming his third Michigan state title to finish with a career mark of 231-6. Reader completed an undefeated senior season with a 60-0 record, pinning 53 consecutive opponents. He was recently named "Mr. Michigan Wrestler of the Year" by the Michigan Wrestling Association. Reader joined former teammates Brent Metcalf (Virginia Tech) and Nebraska All-American Paul Donahoe by earning the in-state honor. Reader is ranked second at 152 pounds in Amateur Wrestling News' rankings. Reader is expected to redshirt next season.
Reader competed in elite company with some of the best high school seniors in the nation that included top recruits Kenny Lester (Arizona State) and future Boise State wrestlers Adam Hall and Eli Hutchinson. Hutchinson is ranked by NWCA/Intermat as the 25th best recruit, Lester rates 42nd and Hall pulls in at 44th. Hall and Reader were the only wrestlers to win double titles in freestyle and Greco-Roman.
ISU
Wrestlers Conclude First Day in Las Vegas at U.S. Nationals and
FILA Junior NationalsLas Vegas, Nev. - The Iowa State wrestlers opened up competition today in Las Vegas at the U.S. Senior Nationals and the FILA Junior Nationals at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Two-time 157-pound All-American Trent Paulson advanced to the semifinals at 74 kg. in the qualifying bracket in freestyle. Paulson and Nick Gallick remain alive in the senior men's freestyle qualifying competition. 125-pound redshirt freshman Nick Fanthorpe will be wrestling for seventh-place and Mitch Mueller is still alive in FILA Junior Nationals action.
In FILA Junior Nationals competition, former two-time Iowa high school champion Mitch Mueller started hot with a tech. fall and pin in his first two matches at 66 kg.. Mueller followed with a shutout decision but fell in his next bout. Mueller bounced back with a 7-0, 5-0 decision and if he wins his next match tomorrow against Kaylen Baxter, it will set up a showdown with former four-time Iowa high school champion Dan LeClere in the consolation bracket. LeClere, who will transfer to Iowa, fell in the championship bracket to Brent Metcalf, the nation's top recruit a year ago, who will also be attending Iowa after redshirting at Virginia Tech. Metcalf advanced to the finals.
Fanthorpe won his first bout at 55 kg. with a 5-0, 7-2 decision but fell in his following match by fall. In his first wrestleback bout he scored a huge victory over 2005 Junior National champion Tony Mustari, a freshman at Northern Colorado.
Joe Curran scored a victory at 84 kg. in the consolation bracket while Joey DeMarie saw action at 60 kg.
In senior men's freestyle, Trent Paulson racked up four wins at 74 kg. including three decisions and a technical fall. Paulson faces Zack Shanaman in tomorrow's semifinals and NYAC's Scott Owen in the championship bracket. Paulson defeated Owen twice at the 2005 Midlands champions to take third-place at 157 pounds. 2006 first-team Academic All-Big 12 member Ben Hanisch drew tough assignments against Pennsylvania collegiate wrestlers. Hanisch fell by a decision to 2005 NCAA qualifier Bryan Heller of Penn State, a 133-pounder who lost his starting spot to freshman NCAA qualifier Jake Strayer in the team wrestle-offs. Hanisch then faced Pittsburgh 133-pound All-American Drew Headlee and lost by fall.
Redshirt freshman Nick Gallick made a strong showing at 66 kg., scoring a technical fall in his first match. Gallick then faced Harvard's two-time NCAA qualifier, Robbie Preston, a junior who has been consistently ranked in the top-ten this season at 133 pounds, and was defeated by decision. Gallick bounced back and scored a pin. His next opponent in the consolations is John Pineda. Gallick qualified for the championship bracket and will face former Penn State NCAA runner-up Josh Moore.
2005 freestyle All-American David Bertolino shut out his first two opponents at 74 kg. but ran into former Nebraska 184-pound All-American Travis Pascoe and was unable to defeat the Fresno State assistant coach. Bertolino was then topped by 184-pounder Joe Williams of Michigan State in the wrestlebacks.
Jake Varner, the 2005 FILA Junior Nationals runner-up, made his first appearance in senior men's freestyle at 84 kg. Varner scored a quick fall in 0:22 in the his first match. Varner advanced further with two decisions but was unable to defeat former Central Michigan grappler Tony Gansen. Varner fell in the consolations to former Duke 184-pound NCAA qualifier Frank Cornely via decision.
Former ISU national champion Aaron Holker, wrestling for Army advanced to the championship bracket by making it to the consolation semifinals and will square off against Arizona State assistant coach Eric Larkin. Holker defeated Larkin, 10-5, for the 2002 141-pound NCAA title.
2006 NCAA Champion Nate Gallick (60 kg.), former three-time NCAA qualifier Grant Nakamura (55 kg.), two-time All-American Travis Paulson (74 kg.), 2004 NCAA champion Zach Roberson (60 kg.), former assistant head coach Chris Bono (66 kg.), Joe Heskett (74 kg.) were seeded in the top eight at their respective weight class and did not have to compete in the qualifying brackets.
Senior Freestyle Championship Bracket Matchups (Current Cyclones
or Alumni)
55 kg. - Grant Nakamura (Sunkist W.C.) vs. Henry Cejudo (Sunkist
W.C.)
Cejudo is second-ranked recruit by Intermat
55 kg. - Matt Azevedo (Sunkist W.C.) vs. Terrence Clendenin
60 kg. - Zach Roberson (Sunkist W.C.) vs. Ben Zwaschka (Sunkist
W.C.)
60 kg. - Nate Gallick (Sunkist W.C.) vs. John Pineda (Burnaby
Mountain)
60 kg. - Nick Gallick (Sunkist W.C.) vs. Josh Moore (Sunkist W.C.)
66 kg. - Chris Bono (Sunkist W.C.) vs. Josh Wagner (Tiger Style
Wrestling)
66 kg. - Aaron Holker (Army) vs. Eric Larkin (Sunkist W.C.)
Rematch of the 141-pound NCAA finals
74 kg. - Trent Paulson (Sunkist W.C.) vs. Scott Owen (NYAC)
Paulson downed Owen twice at 2005 Midlands Championships
74 kg . - Travis Paulson (Sunkist W.C.) vs. David Bolyard (NYAC)
Paulson has defeated Bolyard twice collegiately (Midlands, NCAA
Championships)
74 kg. - Joe Heskett (Sunkist W.C.) bye
FILA Junior Nationals results
Mitch Mueller - 66 kg./145.5 lb.
Mueller (Sunkist Wrestling Club) tech. fall Anthony Birchalak
(Arizona) - 6-0, 7-0
Mueller pinned William Forest (Mat Rat W.C.) - 2-0, 0:49
Mueller dec. Kevin Thorpe (Orange Crush) - 5-0, 5-0
Brett Mccurday dec. Mueller - 1-0, 1-1
Mueller dec. Nexi Delgado - 7-0, 5-0
Joey DeMarie - 60 kg./132.25 lb.
Rob Tate (Warrior W.C.) dec. DeMarie (CYC) - 9-3, 1-0
Brandon Zoetewey (Roadrunner Express) dec. DeMarie - 0-6, 6-6,
7-0
Joe Curran - 84 kg./185 lb.
Curran has bye
Mike Moore (Cornell) dec. Curran (Sunkist Wrestling Club) - 6-0,
2-4, 4-2
Curran dec. Brandon Ceremello (Roadrunner Express) - 4-1, 6-2
De'Andre Nunn (Panther W.C.) dec. Curran - 5-0, 6-1
Nick Fanthorpe - 55 kg./121 lb.
Fanthorpe has bye
Fanthorpe (Sunkist Wrestling Club) dec. Kyle Reeve (Badger W.C.)
- 5-0, 7-2
Joey Martin (North East Elite) pinned Fanthorpe, 1:09
Fanthorpe dec. Tony Mustari - 0-1, 1-0, 2-0
Michael Martinez (Olympic Training Club) dec. Fanthorpe - 2-0,
2-0
7th place - Fanthorpe vs. Cory Borges (Sunkist Wrestling Club)
David Zabriskie - 120 kg. 264.5 lb.
Zabriskie (Sunkist Wrestling Club) dec. Jordan Hein (Badger W.C.)
- 3-0, 3-1
Bryan Reiss (College Park Wrestling) dec. Zabriskie - 1-0, 3-2
Zabriskie pinnned Bryan Whestone (Rams Wrestling) - 1-1, 1:28
Zabriskie pinned Luis Leyva (Rams Wrestling) - 6-0, 0:36
Stefan Tighe (Sunkist Wrestling Club) dec. Zabriskie - 1-0, 0-1,
1-0
U.S. Nationals Freestyle Qualifying Bracket Results
Ben Hanisch - 60 kg./132.25 lb.
Hanisch has bye
Bryan Heller (Penn State) dec. Hanisch (Sunkist Wrestling Club)
- 4-0, 7-0
Drew Headlee (Pittsburgh Wrestling) pinned Hanisch, 1:06
Nick Gallick - 60 kg./132.25 lb.
Gallick has bye
Gallick (Sunkist Wrestling Club) tech. fall Derrick Salazar (Greeley)
- 7-0, 7-0
Robbie Preston (Harvard Wrestling) dec. Gallick - 1-2, 2-0, 3-1
Gallick pinned Johnny Rojas (Titan Wrestling Club) - 6-0, 0:26
Trent Paulson - 74 kg./163 lb.
Paulson (Sunkist Wrestling Club) dec. Stryder Davis (Orange Crush)
- 0-2, 1-0, 4-4
Paulson tech. fall James Blackwood (West Hills Mat Wolves) - 6-0,
7-0
Paulson dec. Kevin Stanley (Mat Rat) - 5-2, 3-1
Paulson dec. Travis Koppenhafer (Sunkist Wrestling Club) - 5-4,
3-2
Jake Varner - 84 kg./185 lb.
Varner (Sunkist Wrestling Club) pinned Jonathan Sanchez (Elite
Wrestling), 0:22
Varner dec. Jason Effnerr (Cleveland Wrestling) - 2-6, 4-0, 3-1
Varner dec. Mark Fee (Dr. Funk) - 2-6, 4-0, 3-1
Tony Gansen (Sunkist Wrestling Club) dec. Varner - 0-3, 5-1, 3-1
Frank Cornely (NYAC) dec. Varner - 2-1, 0-2, 1-1
David Bertolino - 84 kg./185 lb.
Bertolino has bye
Bertolino (Sunkist Wrestling Club) dec. Jason Conine (Olympic
Traning Center) - 2-0, 1-0
Bertolino dec. Ryan Budd (Titan Wrestling Club) - 1-0, 5-0
Travis Pascoe (Sunkist Wrestling Club) dec. Bertolino - 2-0, 6-0
Joe Williams (Michigan Wrestling Club) dec. Bertolino - 1-2, 1-0,
2-0
Cyclone
Wrestlers Prep for U.S. Nationals and FILA Junior Nationals
Las Vegas, Nev. - A host
of past and present ISU wrestlers will compete at the U.S. Nationals
and FILA Junior Nationals April 12-15 at the Las Vegas Convention
Center. Six Cyclones will be competing in freestyle while five
others will see action at the FILA Junior Nationals. The top seven
in the senior freestyle bracket earn All-American status and qualify
for the World Team Trials in Sioux City May 27-28. Former ISU
125-pound three-time NCAA qualifier Grant Nakamura earned a spot
at the World Team Trials and after placing first at the Rocky
Mountain Junior and Senior Regional Championships in Laramie,
Wyo. at 55 kg. at the end of March.
"This is a chance to make a statement to the nation about
where we stand as a program," Iowa State head coach Cael
Sanderson said. "We have young talent and successful alumni
and this is a platform to get more experience."
Former ISU national champions will be looking to make their mark
as 2006 NCAA champ and three-time All-American Nate Gallick and
2004 NCAA champion Zach Roberson returns at 60 kg. Gallick is
ranked second in the latest USA Wrestling freestyle rankings and
Roberson rates fifth. Gallick finished runner-up at last year's
U.S. Nationals and the 2005 World Team Trials in Ames. Roberson,
who captured a bronze medal at the Dave Schultz Memorial International
in Februrary, registered a third-place finish in Las Vegas last
year. Gallick knows the road to the finals isn't easy.
"The top eight are always tough and it's not easy to get
through the early rounds," Gallick said. "If you don't
come in with the mentality to win, you'll get picked off by a
weaker seed. This is the first tournament that my brother (Nick)
and I have wrestled in at the same weight class and I wish him
all the best."
Roberson was a three-time All-American during his stellar career
at Iowa State and is looking to improve on a fourth-place finish
he earned at the 2005 World Team Trials.
"I think the more you wrestle freestyle, the better you're
going to get at it," Roberson said. "My defense and
tie-up offense have gotten a little better since last year. It's
going to be a tough weight and someone told me that (former Oklahoma
two-time NCAA champion) Teyon Ware might be there but I'm ready
to go."
Nick Gallick will also be competing at 60 kg. and the former Amateur
Wrestling News All-American just completed a successful redshirt
season. Nick, projected to compete to replace two-time NCAA qualifier
Jesse Sundell at 133 pounds next season, spoke about the adjustments
he's made since winning four state titles at Sunnyside High School
in Arizona and the level of talent he'll be facing.
"Everyone is a lot harder to score on in college," Nick
said. "They position themselves better, they're stronger
and quicker. This will be a different level of competition for
me and the best wrestlers in the nation will be there. It will
be a great learning experience and help me get to the next level
where the best are. I'm going to work hard all summer to be ready
for next season."
Two-time All-Americans Trent and Travis Paulson will be competing
at 74 kg. along with 2005 freestyle All-American David Bertolino.
The Paulsons, fresh off their third NCAA Championships appearance,
feel that conditioning will be an asset.
"We've trained collegiately and freestyle is in shorter spurts
and not as intense," Travis said. "I've wrestled in
freestyle and Greco-Roman my entire life."
Trent, who placed fourth at the 2005 and 2006 NCAA Championships,
captured a Greco-Roman title at the University Nationals in Evanston,
Ill., last year to qualify for the World Team Trials.
"This will be another opportunity to get some freestyle experience,"
Trent said. "After training collegiately, I feel conditioning
will be a strength. Our team will be very strong next year because
coach (Sanderson) has brought in the best talent from the country."
Bertolino placed seventh at the 2005 U.S. Nationals with a 2-1,
3-2 win over NYAC's Nate Patrick and surprised himself as he advanced
through the 74 kg. bracket.
"I felt like I was on a runner's high," Bertolino said.
"Last year I didn't go in with a lot of pressure on me and
I got on a roll. I wrestle a lot shorter and harder in freestyle.
I go 110%."
2005-06 starter Ben Hanisch, a first-team Academic All-Big 12
selection at 125 pounds, will be competing at 55 kg.
"I've got to go in with the mentality to win just like any
other match," Hanisch said. "Cutting weight won't be
a problem for me. I'm trying to improve conditioning, takedowns
on my feet and technique."
One of the most host heralded recruits in the country from Bakersfield,
Calif., in 2005, Jake Varner, will be testing the freestyle waters
at 84 kg. after making a splash at the 2005 FILA Junior Nationals
by finishing runner-up and serving as a member of the 2005 FILA
Junior Freestyle World Team that went to Lithuania. Varner scored
five pins in five attempts during his redshirt year.
"You've got to go in with the mentality to win," Varner
said. "I've been training with older guys and I'm trying
to work hard and do everything I can to prepare. I'm excited to
have Coach (Sanderson) and Tim (Hartung) out there because when
you look in your corner you know you're in good hands."
Redshirt freshmen Nick Fanthorpe, Mitch Mueller, Joey DeMarie,
Joe Curran and David Zabriskie will also be competing in the FILA
Junior Nationals in freestyle April 14-15.
Fanthorpe, a two-time Illinois state champion from Naperville,
placed in the top-five in three open touranments during his redshirt
year and compiled a 12-7 record. Fanthorpe placed seventh in freestyle
at the 2004 Junior Nationals in Fargo, N.D.
"There will be a lot of good guys in my bracket," Fanthorpe
said. "I'm expecting to see the best kids in the country
out there and I've been working hard in the practice room on a
couple of rule changes."
Mueller has had success on both the freestyle and Greco-Roman
circuits, evidenced by his freestyle crown at the 2005 National
Junior Championships and freestyle and Greco-Roman titles at the
2005 Western and Rocky Mountain Regional.
"I wasn't too happy with my redshirt year but I made some
improvements," the former two-time state champ at Iowa City
West said. "I like freestyle and have a lot of experience
with it. I'm really looking forward to next season because we'll
have a real tough team and contend for a national title."
Curran wrestled as a true freshman at 197 pounds, taking over
for two-year starter Trevor Smith, and scored five falls.
"My confidence gets boosted with every win," Curran
said. "I've faced some of the best competition in the country
(conference All-Americans Rosholt, Flaggert, Padden) so I won't
be intimidated when I step out on the mat. In practice we've been
working a lot on takedowns from the feet because there's no top
or bottom in freestyle."
Zabriskie, a New Jersey state champion, also redshirted this season
and is expected to compete to start at heavyweight next year.
"Guys are so much bigger and stronger on the collegiate level,"
Zabriskie said. "I was able to use my strength to my advantage
in high school but guys are just as strong or even stronger here.
This tournament will be pretty tough but I'll wrestle to the best
of my ability and learn a lot about freestyle.
At last year's U.S. Senior Nationals, ISU brought home five freestyle
All-Americans and former assistant head coach Chris Bono, now
at Tennessee-Chattanooga, won a title at 66 kg. Bono carries a
No. 1 ranking into U.S. Nationals. Nate Gallick was runner-up
at and Roberson registered a third-place finish at 60 kg. Bertolino
and former Iowa State four-time NCAA qualifier Nick Passolano
placed seventh and fifth, respectively. At the 2005 FILA Junior
Nationals, ISU's redshirt freshman Cyler Sanderson placed fourth
a 66 kg. and Jake Varner was runner-up at 84 kg. The World Team
Trials will be held at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City,
Iowa.
Cyclone
Wrestling Recruits Sebolt and Reader Receive Dave Schultz High
School Excellence AwardsStillwater, Okla. - Iowa State wrestling recruits T.J. Sebolt (Centerville, Iowa) and Jon Reader (Davison, Mich.) were the recipients of the prestigious 2006 Dave Schultz High School Excellence awards Wednesday presented by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. The annual award is given to high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in wrestling success, scholastic achievement, character, citizenship and community service. Sebolt and Reader have combined for seven state championships and career records of 438-7.
"Sebolt and Reader are two important pieces of the puzzle to elevate the Iowa State wrestling program to the top," head coach Cael Sanderson said. "I'm proud of their accomplishments and this honor is a great way to foreshadow a sign of things to come on the collegiate level."
Sebolt became the 17th wrestler in Iowa high school history to win four state titles with a 9-3 decision in his Class 2-A 130-pound final over Zach McCool of Manchester West Delaware. Sebolt wrapped up his highly decorated career with a record of 207-1 including a state mark 137 falls. Sebolt also had a record prep win streak of 192 matches and was ranked second in Amateur Wrestling News' lastest high school rankings at 130 pounds. He is projected to redshirt next season.
"This award caps off my career in a nice way but college is here now and it's time to move on," Sebolt said. "My goal is to win open tournaments and get stronger in my redshirt year."
Reader capped off a phenomenal career at Davison High School under head coach Roy Hall claiming his third Michigan state title to finish with a career mark of 231-6. Reader completed an undefeated senior season with a 60-0 record, pinning 53 consecutive opponents. He was recently named "Mr. Michigan Wrestler of the Year" by the Michigan Wrestling Association. Reader joined former teammates Brent Metcalf (Virginia Tech) and Nebraska All-American Paul Donahoe by earning the in-state honor. Reader is ranked second at 152 pounds in AWN's rankings. Reader is expected to redshirt next season.
Three ISU redshirt freshmen won the Dave Schultz award last season as high school seniors, Jake Varner (California), Nick Gallick (Arizona) and Cyler Sanderson (Utah).
The award is named in honor of Olympic and World champion Dave
Schultz who was inducted in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
and Museum in 1997.
Gallick
Named as ISU Outstanding Wrestler
Paulsons honored as Outstanding Juniors at wrestling banquet.
AMES, Iowa - Three-time All-American and 2006 NCAA 141-pound champion, Nate Gallick was named Iowa State's Outstanding Wrestler for the second consecutive year at the Cyclone wrestling banquet on Wednesday. Gallick was also awarded with the Dr. Wise Burroughs Leadership Award after earning his third Big 12 Conference title and compiling a 35-0 record during his senior campaign and a career record of 106-23.
Former ISU wrestler, Eric Voelker, was the keynote speaker for the event. Voelker was a two-time NCAA champion (1987, 89) and a three-time All-American (1987, 88, 89).
Gallick, Trent and Travis Paulson were honored as 2006 All-Americans. Trent placed fourth at 157-pounds, earning All-America honors for the second straight year and finishing with 28-4 record. Travis fashioned a 31-7 record and garnered All-America honors for a second time by placing sixth at 165-pounds. Trent and Travis were honored as the team's outstanding juniors.
Joe Curran and 174-pounder David Bertolino were named the team's outstanding freshman and sophomore, respectively. Curran wrestled as a true freshman at 197-pounds and recorded five wins by fall.
Jesse Sundell received the award for most falls this season with seven. Sundell concluded his career at ISU by making his second straight appearance at the NCAA Championships.
ISU heavyweight Richard Schopf was named the Cyclones' Most Improved Wrestler. Sophomore 125-pounder, Ben Hanisch was recognized with the award for hardest work ethic and 149-pounder Grant Turner was presented with the Perseverance Award.
Jason Knipp and Hanisch were named to Academic All-Big 12 conference first-team, while Travis and Schopf garnered second-team honors.
Gallick, Paulsons and Kurt Backes were honored for serving as team captains for the 2005-06 season.
Iowa
State Wrestling to Host Banquet
Guests are invited for dinner and an awards program
AMES, Iowa - The Iowa State wrestling team will host its annual
banquet on April 5 in the atrium of the Jacobson Athletic Building.
Check-in begins at 6 p.m. with a buffet-style dinner served by
Hickory Park starting at 6:30 p.m. An awards program will follow
dinner. Cost for the event is $8. Guests can pay at the door or
send a check, payable to the ISU Athletic Department and mail
it or drop it off to Jeanne Vogel, ISU Wrestling, 1800 S. Fourth
St., Ames, Iowa, 50010.
Gallick
Closes Career as National Champion
Iowa State national champion and three-time All-American Nate Gallick closed out his stellar career with a 3-2 win over his rival, Teyon Ware of Oklahoma, in the 141-pound finals at the 76th NCAA Wrestling Championships Saturday evening in Oklahoma City at the Ford Center. Gallick finished his senior season with a perfect record of 35-0 and a career mark of 106-23. Gallick's win over Ware marked the eighth time in nine attempts he has defeated the Sooner. Iowa State finished tied for 13th with Northwestern in the team race with 48.5 points. Oklahoma State captured its fourth straight team title with 122.5 points followed by runner-up Minnesota with 84 points.
The top-seeded Gallick met the No. 2 seed Ware for the ninth time in the pair's storied rivalry. Ware received a standing ovation from the in-state crowd as the Sooner hails from Edmond, Okla. Gallick struck early on a single-leg in the first period and fought off Ware's attempt to shake loose and scored the first points on a double-leg for an early 2-0 advantage. Ware followed with an escape and another escape to begin the second period to tie the match at two. After Ware was cautioned to open the third period from the top position, Gallick exploded from the bottom for an escape and a 3-2 lead. Gallick was warned for stalling towards the end of the third period but Ware was unable to get a clean shot in a final flurry as Gallick took the match, 3-2.
"I tried to take a nap today but I just couldn't do it," Gallick said. "Every time I closed my eyes, I was shooting or avoiding being taken down. "I have a great amount of respect for Teyon (Ware). Every time we have wrestled it has been close. The first takedown in matches between us has been so important. A year ago, (Ware) got the first takedown (in Ware's 2005 NCAA final victory over Gallick) and then got some riding time on me. It changed the whole match and took me out of my game."
Gallick's only loss to Ware came in the finals at last year's NCAA Championships. Ware scored the match's only takedown. Gallick had placed second and fifth previously in the national tournament prior to winning his national title.
"Not winning a national title has given me a lot of motivation to come in and get it done," Gallick said. "This is my last year and it was my last chance to win one."
Gallick and Ware are reknowned for their epic extra-session matches and clashing defensive styles.
"My defense has always complimented my offense and it is real important for me to stay in good condition," Gallick said. "I try not to wrestle when I'm behind. If you get scored on you get put into a position that you have to score and not make any more mistakes."
Head coach Bobby Douglas thought the plan he had for Gallick worked to perfection.
"Nate's quick third period escape was planned well in advance," Douglas said. "We had been wrestling this match in our heads for a full year. Nate remembered that back flip (Ware did a back flip after winning the 2005 NCAA title against Gallick. Nate wrestled a perfect match."
Douglas and assistant head coach Cael Sanderson brought in the nation's best recruiting class last season and says the future is bright.
"We have a very promising group of young men, including Nate's younger brother (Nick) who have redshirted their true freshmen seasons," Douglas added. "They were the No. 1 wrestling recruiting class. That looks great on paper but those guys will be the heart of our program for years to come."
Finals Result
141 pounds - Nate Gallick (Iowa State) dec. Teyon Ware (Oklahoma),
3-2
Team Scoring
Oklahoma State - 122.5
Minnesota - 84
Oklahoma - 80.5
Iowa - 70
Cornell - 62
Arizona State - 61.5
Michigan - 57.5
Edinboro - 56
Lehigh/Penn State - 53.5
Gallick
a Finalist and Paulsons Become Two-Time All-Americans at NCAA
Wrestling Championships
Oklahoma City, Okla. - Top-seeded Nate Gallick defeated Michigan State All-American Andy Simmons, 4-2, in their semifinal match and Trent and Travis Paulson became All-Americans for the second time in their careers at the 76th NCAA Championships in Oklahoma City Friday evening at the Ford Center. Gallick, undefeated at 34-0, will face his conference rival Teyon Ware from Oklahoma in Saturday's 141-pound finals. Oklahoma State widened their lead over runner-up Minnesota (72.5) with 106 points as Iowa State moved up to 14th place with 41 points.
"I am proud of how our guys fought back," said Iowa State head coach Bobby Douglas. "This is an unforgiving round. There are a lot of guys who leave tonight heartbroken. To see Travis and Trent work their way back through the consolations and feed off of each other is a great thing. Nate came right out tonight and did what he had to do. He has one match left in his career and he knows what he has to do."
Gallick struck early in the first period for a quick takedown about a minute into the first period. Simmons deferred to begin the second period and Gallick chose down. The Spartan couldn't hold Gallick down as the three-time All-American escaped to take a 3-1 advantage. Both were tagged for a double stall warning as the second period expired. Simmons was down to begin the third-period and escaped to close the lead to 3-2. Simmons and Gallick went into a wild scramble but no points were exchanged shortly after the Simmons escape. Gallick accumulated 1:52 of riding time to win the match 4-2 and will meet Oklahoma's two-time national champion Teyon Ware in the 141-pound finals. Gallick has beaten Ware twice officially this season and defeated the Sooner at the NWCA All-Star Classic in Stillwater. Gallick has seven career wins against Ware in eight attempts. Gallick wanted an early takedown against Simmons.
"I knew if I could get an early takdown it would force him to wrestle a different match," the three-time All-American said. "Getting riding time forced him out of his gameplan even more." Gallick is preparing for a rematch of the 2005 national finals against Ware. "I'm not looking to do anything different," Gallick said. "He is a great wrestler and the past doesn't mean much. Every time I wrestle him, there's no easy train of thought. He's a tough competitor. No matter how many times I beat him, he's a threat."
Trent Paulson was taken down one minute into the first period by Oregon State's unseeded Tony Hook who denied No. 2 seed C.P. Schlatter of Minnesota All-American status in the wrestlebacks. Paulson escaped and tied the match with a second-period escape and added a takedown to take a 4-2 lead on Hook. Paulson gave up a reversal with 20 seconds remaining in the third period but came from behind with a five-point move in the waning seconds to defeat Hook 10-6.
The two-time 157-pound All-American was then set for a 2005 NCAA consolation rematch with Indiana's All-American Brandon Becker at 157 pounds. Becker, just a sophomore, scored the first points with a takedown but Paulson countered with an escape and takedown of his own to take a 3-2 lead. Paulson and Becker went into a scramble and the Cyclone two-time All-American added a two-point near fall and took a 5-3 lead heading into the third session. Paulson escaped to begin the third period for a 6-3 advantage and held on to advance further in the wrestlebacks and will face Derek Zinck of Lehigh who fell in the quarterfinals to Arizona State's finalist Brian Stith.
"It is a heck of a lot better to go for third than finish eighth," Trent Paulson said. "A lot of the motivation is pride. I have fed off the success of my brother. He has been an inspiration to me and the perfect workout partner."
Travis Paulson rematched against Missouri's Matt Pell for the third-time this season looking for revenge. After a scoreless first period, Pell escaped in the second to take a 1-0 lead. Paulson pulled a reversal on Pell in the third period to take a 2-1 lead and Pell escaped to equalize the match. Paulson scored a takedown with six seconds remaining to avenge two losses to the Tiger and win, 4-2.
Travis followed his brother's act as he went on to face Iowa's All-American Eric Luedke at 165 pounds. Paulson scored a takedown and two-point nearfall to open his match against the Hawkeye. Adding an escape to begin the second period, Luedke tried to rally and scored a takedown but Paulson scored one of his own off the edge of the mat with a minute to go and took the match 8-3. Travis faces American's Muzaffar Abdurkhamanov tomorrow in the wrestlebacks.
Seventh-seeded Kurt Backes reacquainted himself with Penn State All-American and No. 5 seed Eric Bradley in the 184-pound consolations. Bradley scored two first-period takedowns and Backes escaped twice and once to start the second period to make the score 4-3. Bradley would add another takedown from the neutral position in the third period and Backes tied it up with takedown of his own as the third-period wound down but a technical violation for locked hands on Backes resulted in one point for Bradley to give the Nittany Lion a 7-6 victory.
The fifth session begins tomorrow morning at 10 a.m.
Semifinal Result
141 - No. 1 Nate Gallick (Iowa State) dec. No. 4 Andy Simmons
(Michigan State), 4-2
Consolation Results
157 - No. 1 Trent Paulson (Iowa State) dec. Tony Hook (Oregon
State), 10-6
165 - No. 8 Travis Paulson (Iowa State) dec. No. 5 Matt Pell (Missouri),
4-2
184 - No. 8 Eric Bradley (Penn State) dec. No. 7 Kurt Backes (Iowa
State), 7-6.
157 - No. 1 Trent Paulson (Iowa State) dec. Brandon Becker (Indiana),
6-3
165 - No. 8 Travis Paulson (Iowa State) dec. Eric Luedke (Iowa),
8-3
Consolation Matchups
157 - No. 1 Trent Paulson (Iowa State) vs. Derek Zinck (Lehigh)
165 - No. 8 Travis Paulson (Iowa State) vs. Muzaffar Abdurkhamonov
(American)
Team Scoring
Oklahoma State - 106
Minnesota - 72.5
Oklahoma - 64.5
Iowa - 61.5
Arizona State - 56
Cornell - 54
Penn State - 53.5
Michigan - 52
Hofstra - 47
Lehigh - 46
Regional
Training Camp to be Conducted by Cyclone Club
Coaches
Ames, Iowa - Cyclone Wrestling Club Coaches Ed Banach and Tony Ersland will be conducting a regional training camp from March 27 to July 27 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. The camp will also be held on Saturday and Sunday with times to be arranged.
The camp is open to ages 8-16 and the cost is $100.00 payable to Cyclone Wrestling Club. For more information contact wrestling secretary Jeanne Vogel at (515) 294-6421.
No.
9 ISU Wrestlers To Face No. 24 Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa - The ninth-ranked Iowa State wrestlers (8-4, 0-0) will head to Cedar Falls on Sunday to take on in-state rival Northern Iowa (2-6-1) at 2 p.m. in West Gym. The Cyclones are coming off a performance at the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals last weekend. That effort included a win against Northwestern and losses to eventual champion Minnesota and Missouri. Sunday's dual will be aired live on Iowa Public Television.
"This will be a big for match for us as a team," head coach Bobby Douglas said. "They have a good team and we match up really well. It will be a very close meet."
ISU's two-time All-American Nate Gallick (141) paces the team with 22 wins and is only four victories away from reaching the career century mark after going 3-0 at National Duals. Gallick defeated Panther NCAA qualifier C.J. Ettelson last year by way of a 13-2 major decision.
The Panthers, who arguably have the toughest schedule in the nation facing the likes of Minnesota, Oklahoma State, Iowa, Central Michigan, Wisconsin and Cornell, are led by seventh-ranked two-time NCAA qualifier Nick Baima (165) who paces the team in wins with 22. Baima was named the Midlands Championships' Outstanding Wrestler after capturing a title in double overtime against Illinois' Mike Poeta. The nationally ranked sophomore Ettelson (141) has posted a 20-6 record this season including falls over Illinois' All-American Cassio Pero and Central Michigan's 12th -ranked freshman Brandon Carter.
The Cyclones lead the school series, 45-17, with the last meeting a 25-16 ISU triumph at Hilton Coliseum in 2005. ISU stays on the road to face No. 8 Oklahoma (5-3) and No. 2 Oklahoma State (9-1) Jan. 28-29.
Cyclone
Wrestlers Sweep Sun Devil Duals, Improve to 7-2Eighth-ranked
Iowa State Wrestlers Gain a 32-11 Victory Over Virginia TechAMES, Iowa -- The eighth-ranked Iowa State wrestlers improved to 5-2 on the season with a 32-11 victory over Virginia Tech (0-6, 0-0 ACC) Thursday night in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones earned bonus team points at 197, 141, 149 and 165 pounds by recording two technical falls, one major decision and a pin. ISU held a 29-9 takedown advantage over the Hokies.
"We're getting good mat time. Those who wrestled tonight wrestled well. Overall, we had a good performance," head coach Bobby Douglas said. "Virginia Tech has great potential in the future and we're going to have to wrestle very well when we face them next."
After opening the dual with a forfeit at 184 pounds, true freshman Joe Curran recorded his third pin in four appearances at Hilton Coliseum with a fall at the 4:11 mark over Tech's Matt Woods at 197 pounds. Curran improved to 5-1 in dual action and notched his fourth pin of the year.
Aron Scott returned to action after taking a medical forfeit at Midlands by scoring a 22-4 technical fall in five minutes over Joe Thompson. Scott used two three-point near falls and one two-point near fall en route to the victory.
"I feel good, real good. I went out there and worked my stuff," Scott said. "I had to wrestle my match and I came away with the win."
Travis Paulson, a third-place finisher at Midlands, scored his third technical fall of the season, a 22-6 (6:38) victory against Mark Czarny at 165 pounds. Paulson registered eight takedowns and a three-point near fall.
Two-time All-American Nate Gallick, picked up his fifth major decision of the season at 141 pounds. Gallick scored four takedowns against No. 8 David Hoffman in the final period to win the match, 19-6.
Also picking up wins for the Cyclones were Jesse Sundell (133) and David Bertolino (174).
The Cyclones will travel to Tempe, Ariz., on Jan. 8 to face UC Davis (2-1, 1-0 Pac-10) and Arizona State (3-3, 1-0 Pac-10) in the Sun Devil Duals. ISU downed ASU in their last meeting on Nov. 28, 2004, 22-16. It will be the first meeting between the Cyclones and the Aggies.
Wrestling action will return to Ames on Sun., Feb. 5, at noon when Iowa State will play host to Penn State. The dual will take place at Ames High School due to a scheduling conflict in Hilton Coliseum.
184 - #6/6 Kurt Backes (ISU) wins by forfeit
197 - Joe Curran (ISU) pinned Matt Wood (VT), 4:11
HWT - #15/11 Mike Faust (VT) dec. Richard Schopf (ISU), 11-4
125 - Justin Staylor (VT) tech. fall Ben Hanisch (ISU), 16-0 at
6:38
133 - Jesse Sundell (ISU) dec. Sheridan Moran (VT), 11-6
141 - #2/1 Nate Gallick (ISU) maj. dec. #8/6 David Hoffman (VT),
19-6
149 - Aron Scott (ISU) maj. dec. Joe Thompson (VT), 22-4 at 5:00
157 - Dave Kiley (VT) dec. Dallas Kuper (ISU), 7-5 (SV1)
165 - #8/7 Travis Paulson (ISU) tech. fall Mark Czarny (VT), 22-6
at 6:38
174 - David Bertolino (ISU) dec. Steve Ratley (VT), 9-5
No.
7 Iowa State Wrestlers in Second Place at 43rd Midlands
Championships After First Session
The seventh-ranked Iowa State (4-2, 0-0) wrestlers opened the 43rd Midlands Championships in Evanston, Ill., Thursday afternoon by recording 13 wins, seven which resulted in bonus points, and advancing four to Thursday night's quarterfinal round. The Cyclones recorded three pins, three major decisions and one technical fall, putting them in second place with 29 points after the first session of competition at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Illinois is currently in first place with 31 points.
"We had some good performances," head coach Bobby Douglas said. "Our guys are wrestling well, although we have made some mistakes that cost us some matches. We'll come back strong. The four we have going to the quarterfinal matches are doing a good job."
Nate Gallick, defending 141-pound Midlands champion and number one seed, recorded three three-point near falls on his way to pinning Northern Iowa's Ryan Osgood at the 5:27 mark in the first round. Gallick registered a 22-5 technical fall over Cal-State Bakersfield's Jeremy Doyle as time expired, advancing Gallick to the quarterfinal match.
Fifth-ranked Kurt Backes also advanced to the quarterfinal match. Backes, seeded second, decisioned John Murphy of Michigan State, 6-5, in the opening round. He then notched a 13-5 major decision over Joseph Gulotta of Northwestern.
Travis Paulson, the number one seed at 165 pounds, opened with a 13-4 major decision over Mark Baria of Harvard. Paulson registered his third win of the season over Iowa's Cole Pape, a 7-1 decision. Paulson will be wrestling in tonight's quarterfinal match and is gunning for his first Midlands title.
Also advancing to quarterfinal action is senior 133-pounder Jesse Sundell. Sundell drew a bye in the first round, and followed that with a 12-3 major decision over West Liberty State's Matt Mossor.
Aron Scott (149) picked up his second pin of the season by putting Thomas Johnson of Eastern Illinois on his back at the 1:46 mark of the first period. Junior Grant Turner notched the third ISU pin of the session, a 2:54 stick of Purdue's Barry Jackson. Other Cyclones registering wins were Ben Hanisch (125), David Bertolino (174) and Derek Nelson (197).
In addition to ISU's four quarterfinalists, seven wrestlers remain alive the consolation bracket. Hanisch, Scott, Bertolino, Turner, Nelson, Joe Curran (197) and Richard Schopf (HWT) will attempt to make their way through wrestlebacks.
ISU's Trent Paulson is not competing in the tournament. Other notable wrestlers not competing are Indiana's top-ranked Joe Dubuque (125), Iowa's defending Midlands champion Paul Bradley (184) and Illinois' Kyle Ott (125).
Consolation and championship bracket competition will resume at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 7 p.m. Thursday evening.
2005 Midlands Championships results - SESSION I
SESSION 1, Thursday morning/afternoon
125 - #1 Nick Simmons (Michigan State) pinned Ben Hanisch, 1:20
125 - Ben Hanisch dec. Leo Byrd (Augustana), 3-1
133 - #7 Jesse Sundell - BYE
133 - #7 Jesse Sundell maj. dec. Matt Mossor (West Liberty State),
12-3
141 - #1 Nate Gallick pinned Ryan Osgood (Northern Iowa), 5:27
141 - #1 Nate Gallick tech. fall Jeremy Doyle (Cal-State Bakersfield),
22-5 (6:00)
149 - Aron Scott pinned Thomas Johnson (Eastern Illinois), 1:46
149 - #6 Darren McKnight (Michigan State) dec. Aron Scott, 7-5
(SV)
165 - #1 Travis Paulson maj. dec. Mike Baria (Harvard), 13-4
165 - #1 Travis Paulson dec. Cole Pape (Iowa), 7-1
165 - #5 Will Durkee (Northwestern) dec. Mike Somsky, 4-0
165 - Lewis Hutchinson (Lincoln College) dec. Mike Somsky, 1-0
165 - [pigtail] Kyle Vander Hyde (Olivet) dec. Dane Kuper, 7-2
165 - Brian Daly (Augustana) dec. Dane Kuper, 5-0
174 - Christian Arellano (Cal State-Bakersfield) dec. Jonathan
Gapinski, 1-0
174 - Tommy Clark (West Liberty State) dec. Jonathan Gapinski,
4-3
174 - Grant Turner pinned Barry Jackson (Purdue), 2:54
174 - #3 Matt Palmer (Columbia) maj. dec. Grant Turner, 11-2
174 - David Bertolino dec. Joe Bechtold (Harvard), 8-3
174 - #2 Mark Perry (Iowa) maj. dec. David Bertolino, 12-0
184 - #2 Kurt Backes dec. John Murphy (Michigan State), 6-5
184 - #2 Kurt Backes maj. dec. Joseph Gulotta (Northwestern),
13-5
197 - Joe Curran wins by forfeit over Kyle Bracey (Unattached)
197 - #4 Brady Richardson (Indiana) dec. Joe Curran, 7-6
197 - Derek Nelson dec. Greg Thompson (Lassen College), 5-2
197 - #3 Tyrone Byrd (Illinois) tech. fall Derek Nelson, 15-0
(5:19)
HWT - Richard Schopf - BYE
HWT - #2 Les Sigman (Neb-Omaha) maj. dec. Richard Schopf, 10-1
No.
7 Cyclone Wrestlers Top No. 23 Cal-Poly
AMES, Iowa -- All-American Kurt Backes's pin at the 3:43 mark pushed the seventh-ranked Iowa State wrestlers (4-2, 0-0 Big 12) past Cal-Poly (2-1, 2-0 Pac-10), 26-18, on Sunday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones won six matches, recording a pin and two major decisions en route to the victory.
"Cal Poly is a good team, they came in with a good game plan," head coach Bobby Douglas said. "I am happy with our performance; it was good, but we obviously have work to do."
Backes, rated fifth at 184 pounds, began the second period from the defensive position against sixth-ranked Ryan Halsey. During a flurry which saw both wrestlers on their back, Backes was able to free himself from Halsey and score a reversal at the 1:22 mark. After the reversal, Halsey's back was exposed to the mat. Five seconds later Backes registered the pin, giving ISU a commanding 16-3 lead.
Backes' fall capped off four straight victories for the Cyclones. At 157 pounds, fourth-ranked Trent Paulson earned a 16-6 major decision over Ryan Williams. Travis Paulson (165) and David Bertolino (174) followed with 6-1 and 10-5 decisions, respectively. Jesse Sundell won by forfeit at 133 pounds. To close out the dual, ISU's second-ranked All-American Nate Gallick notched a major decision over Steve Esparza, 16-7.
The Cyclones will next be travelling to the 43rd Midlands Championships in Evanston, Ill., Dec. 29-30. Gallick will be defending his 2004 title at 141 pounds. Backes (184) and Travis Paulson (165) finished second in their respective weight classes last season, while Trent Paulson claimed a third-place finish at 157 pounds.
Wrestling action will return to Ames on Jan. 5, when Iowa State will play host to the Hokies of Virginia Tech at 7 p.m.
No. 7 Iowa State Hosts No. 23 Cal-Poly
AMES, Iowa - The seventh-ranked Iowa State (3-2, 0-0) wrestling team will return to action Sunday at 2 p.m. against No. 23 Cal-Poly (2-0, 2-0) in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones last met the Mustangs in the during the 2003-04 season, with ISU winning, 18-16. Iowa State leads the all-time series, 10-2. Former Iowa State NCAA champion and four-time All-American, Joe Heskett (1998-2002), is an assistant coach for Cal-Poly.
The Cyclones are looking to snap a two-dual losing streak after suffering losses to both Iowa, 20-15, and Minnesota, 21-13. ISU was upended by the Golden Gophers last week in Minneapolis, but got wins from second-ranked Nate Gallick (141), No. 6 Travis Paulson (165), No. 5 Kurt Backes (184) and true freshman, Joe Curran (197). Gallick (10-0) and Paulson (14-0) remain undefeated, while Curran improved to 4-0 in dual action.
Cal-Poly defeated Portland State, 39-6, Wednesday to improve to 2-0 in both dual and Pac-10 action. The Mustangs have five ranked wrestlers, Chad Mendes (125), All-American Darrell Vasquez (133), Jeff Owens (149), NCAA qualifier Ryan Halsey (184) and Matt Monteiro (197).
ISU will compete at the 43rd Midlands Championships in Evanston, Ill. Dec. 29-30.
No.
7 Cyclone Wrestlers Upended by No. 5 Minnesota, 21-13
Minneapolis, Minn. - The seventh-ranked ISU wrestlers fell 21-13 against the fifth-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers Friday evening at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The Gophers snapped a three-dual losing streak to the Cyclones and improve to 6-0 on the season. Iowa State is now 3-2.
"It was a battle of skills and wills," head coach Bobby Douglas said. "Minnesota showed why they're one of the top teams in the country."
ISU's second-ranked two-time All-American Nate Gallick remained undefeated at 141 pounds, using four first-period takedowns to major decision Minnesota's Manuel Rivera, 15-5, in the opening matchup. Gallick, 10-0 on the season, tech. falled Rivera last year in Ames and now has 84 career wins.
Iowa State's sixth-ranked 2004 All-American Travis Paulson topped Minnesota's fourth-ranked All-American Matt Nagel at 165 pounds, 3-1. Paulson registered a decisive takedown as the second period expired and nearly put Nagel on his back. Nagel had beaten defending national champion Johny Hendricks of Oklahoma State earlier this year at the NWCA All-Star Classic.
At 184 pounds, Kurt Backes used a strong 1:03 second period ride and a takedown at the end of the second period to improve to 2-0 in his career against sophomore Gopher NCAA qualifier Roger Kish, winning by a 6-3 decision.
Joe Curran had a 4-1 decision at 197 pounds against Golden Gopher Mitch Kuhlman to improve to 6-4 in his freshman season. Curran, now 4-0 in duals, was coming off of the dual's only pin against Iowa on Adam Fellers.
With the Cyclones trailing 18-13 heading into the final match, Cyclone senior NCAA qualifier Jesse Sundell was matched up against Minnesota's third-ranked All-American Mack Reiter at 133 pounds and almost pulled the unthinkable. With Sundell trailing in the second period, he pulled a reversal and three-point near fall and nearly pinned Reiter. Reiter recovered in the third period and prevailed by a score of 14-8 to clinch the dual.
The ISU/Minnesota dual will be aired Sat. Dec. 10 on Fox Sports Net North at 5 p.m. CST. The Cyclones will be back in action Sun. Dec. 18 when they play host to Cal Poly at 2 p.m.
141 - Nate Gallick (ISU) maj. dec. Manuel Rivera, 15-5
149 - Dustin Schlatter maj. dec. Aron Scott (ISU), 19-6
157 - C.P. Schlatter dec. Trent Paulson (ISU), 5-4
165 - Travis Paulson (ISU) dec. Matt Nagel, 3-1
174 - Gabriel Dretsch dec. David Bertolino (ISU), 9-4
184 - Kurt Backes (ISU) dec. Roger Kish, 6-3
197 - Joe Curran (ISU) dec. Mitch Kuhlman, 4-1
HWT - Cole Konrad maj. dec. Richard Schopf (ISU), 19-6
125 - Travis Lang maj. dec. Ben Hanisch (ISU), 8-0
133 - Mack Reiter dec. Jesse Sundell (ISU), 14-8
Iowa
State Wrestling Inks Three in Early Signing Period
Iowa State wrestling head coach Bobby Douglas announced the signing of three student- athletes to National Letters of Intent at the close of the Fall 2005 early signing period.
Douglas signed two in-state recruits, T.J. Sebolt (Centerville, Iowa) and Mark Kist (Eagle Grove, Iowa). He also signed Jonathan Reader (Davison, Mich.).
Reader, ranked 11th overall by Intermat, has a career record of 171-6. Reader was a teammate of Brent Metcalf, the nation's No. 1 recruit last year. Metcalf and Reader helped guide Davison to three Div. 1 Michigan state team titles. Reader is ranked No. 2 at 160 pounds in Amateur Wrestling News' high school rankings and head coach Roy Hall has Davison currently ranked 23rd in AWN's Prep 40 high school teams. Reader was the only high-school participant at the Harold Nichols Open in November when he wrestled unattached for Sunkist Kids. He finished runner-up to Iowa State's top-ranked Trent Paulson at 157 pounds. He is projected to wrestle at 157 or 165 pounds at Iowa State.
Reader is a two-time high school Michigan state champion and three-time conference champion. He placed third in both freestyle and Greco-Roman at the 2005 FILA Junior Nationals in Fargo, N.D., where current Cyclone freshmen Mitch Mueller and Cyler Sanderson captured titles. He was the freestyle runner-up in 2003 and 2004 at Fargo and was fourth in 2003 in Greco-Roman. Reader is a two-time FILA Cadet National Champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman and was chosen as the Most Outstanding Wrestler in 2005. He has compiled a 55-0 record the last three seasons (2003-05) at the Cadet National Duals.
Sebolt, a three-time Iowa state champion, was a 2004 ASICS Tiger All-American first-team member selection at 103 pounds in a group that included Oklahoma State All-American Coleman Scott, Minnesota's Dustin Schlatter, Illinois' Mike Poeta, and Oklahoma State's Nathan Morgan, all of whom are nationally ranked. Sebolt was a 2005 Central Junior Regional Freestyle champion and a 2002 Freestyle All-American. In 2003, he was a Junior Freestyle national champion. Sebolt is ranked No. 1 in the Predicament's Preseason Class 2A Iowa high school rankings and is Intermat's No. 50 overall recruit. Sebolt is ranked fourth in AWN's high school rankings and has a career record of 151-1 at Centerville. He is projected to wrestle at 133 pounds for ISU.
Kist, a two-time Iowa state champion at Eagle Grove, is ranked
third at 112 pounds in AWN's high school rankings. Kist
captured a title at the 2005 Junior Nationals in freestyle and
is ranked No. 1 at 112 pounds in the Predicament's Preseason
Class IA Iowa high school rankings. He is listed at No. 139 in
Intermat's recruiting rankings and was undefeated at 42-0
in his junior season. Kist is projected to wrestle at 125 pounds
for the Cyclones.
Knipp
Takes Title at Sunday's UNI Open; Mueller and Fanthorpe Finish
Fourth and Fifth
Iowa State's Jason Knipp captured the 149 pound title at the UNI Open Sunday in Cedar Falls while freshmen Mitch Mueller and Nick Fanthorpe placed fourth and fifth, respectively, at 141 and 125 pounds. Knipp, who finished third at the 2004 UNI Open, also captured his first Harold Nichols Open title in November. The junior from Waterloo is now 13-3 this season.
"I was very pleased with this tournament," head coach Bobby Douglas said. "Our freshmen made tremendous strides and really impressed me."
Knipp blazed through the 149 pound bracket, compiling a 5-0 record during the tournament. Seeded fifth, he upset the top-seeded Dave Espinosa from Missouri in the semifinals and beat Purdue's Mark Powell in the finals, 8-3.
Mueller, an Iowa City native who finished third at the Harold Nichols Open, scored six wins in the tournament including two major decisions and defeated three different wrestlers from North Dakota State. The former Amateur Wrestling News All-American is now 15-5.
Fanthorpe, who also finished third at the Harold Nichols Open, also scored two major decisions as he improved his season record to 9-5. The Naperville, Ill. native topped Wisconsin's Kyle Ruschell, 8-7, in the fifth-place match. Fanthorpe beat Iowa's Trent Goodale and Upper Iowa's Tyler Mumbulo earlier in the tournament.
Freshmen Tyler Bjustrom and Laramie Shaffer registered their first pins in their ISU careers while Dallas and Dane Kuper also had falls.
No.
7 Cyclones to Battle No. 5 Hawkeyes
AMES, Iowa - The seventh-ranked Iowa State wrestlers (3-0, 0-0) will host fifth-ranked Iowa (1-0, 0-0) Friday at 7 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones topped the Hawkeyes, 19-16, last year for their win in Iowa City since 1977 and their first ever victory in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa State has won the last two duals between the respective schools and will meet Iowa for the 70th time in school history.
"We hope there will be a large crowd on Friday," Head Coach Bobby Douglas said. "The Hawkeyes are talented and we will be tested at every weight."
ISU has recorded wins over Upper Iowa, second-ranked Div. III Wisconsin-LaCrosse and Utah Valley State and captured a combined six titles between the Harold Nichols Open and Kaufman-Brand Open. All-Americans Nate Gallick (141), Trent Paulson (157), Travis Paulson (165) and Kurt Backes (184) are all unbeaten, combining for 34 wins.
The Hawkeyes opened their season Saturday with a 26-13 win at No. 10 Arizona State. True freshman Daniel Dennis (133) and Mark Perry (174) each pinned their opponents while Ty Eustice (149) and Paul Bradley (184) recorded major decisions. Iowa returns All-Americans Joe Johnston (157), Eustice, Perry and Bradley.
This will be the third event in the Hy-Vee Cy-Hawk series. The winning team will receive two points. Iowa State currently leads the 5-0, scoring points in football and women's soccer.
ISU heads to Minnesota Dec. 2 to face J Robinson's sixth-ranked
Gophers. Minnesota is led by All-Americans Mack Reiter (133),
Matt Nagel (165), Roger Kish (184) and Cole Konrad (HWT).Cyclone
Wrestlers to Compete at Kaufman-Brand Open
The seventh-ranked Iowa State wrestlers will be competing at the annual Kaufman-Brand Open Saturday at 9 a.m. in Sapp Field House on the University of Nebraska-Omaha campus. ISU is coming off a strong showing at the Harold Nichols Open where Nate Gallick (141), Jason Knipp (149), Trent Paulson (157) and Travis Paulson (165) captured titles. True freshmen Nick Fanthorpe (125) and Mitch Mueller (141) placed third while Ben Hanisch (125) and David Bertolino (174) finished fourth.
"We're excited to compete in this tournament," head coach Bobby Douglas said. "The competition is tougher every year and this year is no exception. We'll have to work very hard to place at each weight."
Bertolino, who is 5-1 this season and picked up a technical fall against Utah Valley State in his 2005-06 debut, is the only returning placewinner after finishing third at 174 pounds at the 2004 Open. Bertolino topped Hostra's nationally ranked Paul Siemon in a 3-1 sudden victory battle in the third-place bout and went 6-1 in the tournament.
Two-time All-American Nate Gallick (141) and 2004 All-American Kurt Backes (184) will not compete.
The Kaufman-Brand Open is a final tuneup before the Cyclones host Iowa in Hilton Coliseum Dec. 2
ISU
Wrestlers Claim Four Titles at Harold Nichols Open
Fort Dodge, Iowa - Nate Gallick (141), Jason Knipp (149), Trent Paulson (157) and Travis Paulson (165) claimed titles at the annual Harold Nichols/Cyclone Open Saturday at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. Trent captured his third career title while Gallick, Knipp and Travis Pauslon claimed their first. The seventh-ranked Cyclones (3-0, 0-0) defeated Utah Valley State, 33-9, Friday afternoon in their home opener.
"This tournament gets better all the time. If you look at the scores of the matches, there are a lot of matches that are pretty close," head coach Bobby Douglas said. "We lost some matches on mistakes, but it is the time to make the mistakes. Overall, we wrestled exceptionally well."
Trent Paulson, who captured titles in 2004 and 2005 at 157 pounds and a crown in 2002 at 149 pounds, topped Jonathan Reader of Sunkist Kids, 10-6. Paulson, ranked fourth in the nation, improved his season record to 7-0.
Travis met Nick Baima of UNI in the 165 pound finals, winning by a 3-1 decision. At 149 pounds, Knipp cruised to the title outscoring his four opponents, 31-8. Knipp is 6-0 on the season. Gallick, a two-time All-American, ripped through the 141 pound bracket and topped Wartburg's top-ranked defending NCAA Div. III champion Dusty Hinchberger, who garnered his 100th career win earlier in the tournament.
Amateur Wrestling News high school All-Americans Nick Fanthorpe, Nick Gallick, Mitch Mueller and David Zabriskie saw their first action in their Cyclone careers wrestling unattached. Mueller finished third at 141 pounds, while Fanthorpe and Gallick placed fourth at 125 and 133 pounds. The freshmen foursome all scored bonus points in their first collegiate match. Fanthorpe registered a technical fall in 3:35, Mueller and Zabriskie scored major decisions and Gallick had a pin in 0:59. Zabriskie was lodged in a heavyweight class that included two-time Div. III national champion Ryan Allen from Wisconsin-La Crosse and top-ranked Div. II national champion Les Sigman of Nebraska-Omaha.
Sophomores Ben Hanisch (125) and David Bertolino (174) registered
third and fourth place finishes. Mike Somsky scored a fall in
0:46 in his opening match at 165 pounds.
Top-ranked defending NCAA Div. II champion Nebraska-Omaha had three champions and Utah Valley State, Nebraska and Wisconsin-La Crosse each had one. Third-ranked Div. III Wartburg had four runner-ups.
Iowa State will be hosting in-state rival Iowa, Dec. 2 at Hilton Coliseum to continue the 2005-06 Hy-Vee Cy-Hawk series. The Cyclones are seeking their third straight victory over the Hawkeyes.
Full Results
125 pounds
Ben Hanisch (ISU) dec. Pretto (UNI), 4-1
Ben Hanisch (ISU) dec. Hoffman (IC), 2-0
Talon Vickers (UVSC) dec. Ben Hanisch (ISU), 2-1
Ben Hanisch (ISU) dec. Baier (NU), 9-6
Ben Hanisch (ISU) inj. def. Nick Fanthorpe (ISU)
Nick Fanthorpe (ISU) tech. fall Reedy (Wartburg), 16-1 (3:35)
Nick Fanthorpe (ISU) dec. Haynes (Ellsworth), 5-4
Garcia (UNO) dec. Nick Fanthorpe (ISU), 3-2
Nick Fanthorpe (ISU) dec. Reedy (Wartburg), 10-4
Ben Hanisch (ISU) inj. def. Nick Fanthorpe (ISU)
133 pounds
Mario Valdez (Iowa Central) dec. Laramie Shaffer (ISU), 4-3
Laramie Shaffer (ISU) dec. Tyler Bjustrom (ISU), 5-4
Laramie Shaffer (ISU) dec. Pirner (South Dakota St.), 3-0
Kyle Anson (UNI) maj. dec. Laramie Shaffer (ISU), 18-6
Tyler Bjustrom (ISU) maj. dec. Atwell (Iowa Central)
Laramie Shaffer (ISU) dec. Tyler Bjustrom (ISU), 5-4
Nick Gallick (ISU) pinned Grant (Iowa Central), 0:59
Nick Gallick (ISU) def. Chris Helgeson (UNI)
Rowe (NU) dec. Nick Gallick (ISU), 5-2 OT
Nick Gallick (ISU) dec. Kyle Anson (UNI), 12-6
Chris Helgeson (UNI) dec. Nick Gallick (ISU), 3-1 OT
Jesse Sundell (ISU) pinned Harris (Wartburg), 3:57
Rowe (NU) dec. Jesse Sundell (ISU), 6-3
Hulegard (Buena Vista) dec. Jesse Sundell (ISU), 11-5
141 pounds
Nate Gallick (ISU) pinned Sillman (Buena Vista), 2:45
Nate Gallick (ISU) maj. dec. Kulseth (South Dakota St.), 16-6
Nate Gallick (ISU) dec. Robbins (UNI), 9-2
Nate Gallick (ISU) dec. Osgood (UNI), 9-3
Nate Gallick (ISU) dec. Dusty Hinchberger (Wartburg), 2-1
Osgood (UNI) dec. Joey DeMarie (ISU), 5-2
Wiens (NU) dec. Joey DeMarie (ISU), 6-4
Mitch Mueller (ISU) maj. dec. Pratt (Buena Vista), 12-4
Mitch Mueller (ISU) dec. Alt (UNO), 7-4
Charlie Ettelson (UNI) dec. Mitch Mueller (ISU), 6-4
Mitch Mueller (ISU) dec. Briblesca (UNO), 6-2
Mitch Mueller (ISU) dec. Romano (NU), 3-1
Mitch Mueller (ISU) dec. Osgood (UNI), 6-3
Mitch Mueller (ISU) def. Charlie Ettelson (UNI)
Dusty Hinchberger (Wartburg) tech. fall Erik Johansen (ISU),
15-0
Kulseth (South Dakota St.) dec. Erik Johansen (ISU), 7-1
149 pounds
Jason Knipp (ISU) maj. dec. Cook (Buena Vista), 16-5
Jason Knipp (ISU) dec. C.J. Ettelson (UNI), 6-0
Jason Knipp (ISU) dec. Shane Unger (UNO), 7-2
Jason Knipp (ISU) dec. Anderson (ECC), 2-1
Aron Scott (ISU) pinned Seppett (UWL), 4:03
Aron Scott (ISU) dec. Goetsch (UNI), 9-6
Forness (Buena Vista) dec. Aron Scott (ISU), 3-1 OT
Swofford (UNI) inj. def. Aron Scott (ISU)
Mekeel (IC) pinned John Gonzalez (ISU), 2:54
George (Ellsworth) maj. dec. John Gonzalez (ISU), 16-7
157 pounds
Trent Paulson (ISU) tech. fall Andrew Dorn (UWL), 17-2
Trent Paulson (ISU) pinned Cooper (Wartburg), 1:31
Trent Paulson (ISU) dec. Ross Needham (UWL), 5-1
Trent Paulson (ISU) dec. Jon Reader (Sunkist Kids), 10-6
Dane Kuper (ISU) maj. dec. Fiala (ISU), 12-2
Noel (Ellsworth) pinned Dane Kuper (ISU), 1:30
Dane Kuper (ISU) dec. Gray (William Penn), 9-6
Dane Kuper (ISU) dec. Tanner Cowan (UVSC), 5-2
Patrick Allibone (UNO) pinned Dane Kuper (ISU), 4:19
165 pounds
Travis Paulson (ISU) tech. fall Kramer (ECC), 17-2
Travis Paulson (ISU) maj. dec. Everson (South Dakota St.), 13-5
Travis Paulson (ISU) dec. Taplin (UNO), 5-4
Travis Paulson (ISU) dec. Nick Baima (UNI), 3-1
Mike Somsky (ISU) pinned Powers (Iowa Central), 0:46
Taplin (UNO) pinned Mike Somsky (ISU), 4:17
Mike Somsky (ISU) dec. Winkleman (Buena Vista), 8-3
Mike Somsky (ISU) dec. Meyer (South Dakota St.), 6-2
Mike Somsky (ISU) dec. Joseph (Ellsworth), 3-2
Palmer (UWL) dec. Mike Somsky (ISU), 4-2
Jake Naig (UNO) pinned Dallas Kuper (ISU), 5:02
Dallas Kuper (ISU) dec. Power (Iowa Central), 7-2
Dallas Kuper (ISU) dec. Mark South (UVSC), 8-3
Dallas Kuper (ISU) inj. def. Everson (South Dakota St.)
Dallas Kuper (ISU) dec. Reiner (UNI), 7-2
Jake Naig (UNO) maj. dec. Dallas Kuper (ISU), 10-1
Sam Yoder (ISU) dec. Riniker (ECC), 4-3
Sam Yoder (ISU) maj. dec. Rieth (UWL), 17-6
Sam Yoder (ISU) maj. dec. Trove (Iowa Central), 15-1
Reiner (UNI) dec. Sam Yoder (ISU), 10-6
174 pounds
Brown (NU) dec. David Frazier (ISU), 12-5
Brester (NU) pinned David Frazier (ISU), 1:05
David Bertolino (ISU) maj. dec. Moran (South Dakota St.), 9-0
David Bertolino (ISU) dec. Zabel (UWL), 10-6
Brown (NU) dec. David Bertolino (ISU), 3-1
David Bertolino (ISU) dec. Brester (NU), 8-1
Kauffman (Wartburg) dec. David Bertolino (ISU), 3-2
Jonathon Gapinski (ISU) dec. Gottschalk (South Dakota St.),
7-2
Josh Chelf (UWL) dec. Jonathon Gapinski (ISU), 6-0
Brester (NU) dec. Jonathon Gapinski (ISU), 6-0
197 pounds
Jones (Iowa Central) dec. Joe Curran (ISU), 7-2
Moore (UWL) dec. Joe Curran (ISU), 10-7
HWT
David Zabriskie (ISU) maj. dec. Hutchinson (Ellsworth), 13-3
Les Sigman (UNO) dec. David Zabriskie (ISU), 11-4
David Zabriskie (ISU) inj. def. McCoy (Iowa Central)
David Zabriskie (ISU) dec. Strippling (South Dakota St.), 3-1
Ryan Allen (UWL) pinned David Zabriskie (ISU), 0:48
Zimmerly (UNI) dec. Richard Schopf (ISU), 5-2
Richard Schopf (ISU) def. Ruh (UWL)
Strippling (South Dakota St.) pinned Richard Schopf (ISU), 0:23
Iowa
State defeats Upper Iowa, Wisconsin-La Crosse
College Wrestling
At Dorman Gymnasium (Fayette, Iowa)
Sunday, Nov. 6
Iowa State 31, Upper Iowa 9
Iowa State 31, Wisconsin-La Crosse 9
The Upper Iowa wrestling team took to the mat for the first time
as a full-fledged NCAA Division II institution Sunday afternoon,
and they did so against Iowa State University, the seventh-ranked
Division I program in the country.
The Cyclones showed why they are one of the premier wrestling
programs in the nation with a 31-9 win over the Peacocks in Dorman
Gymnasium. ISU won eight of the team matches, including four major
decisions and a win by fall.
The return of three National qualifiers to the Peacock lineup
helped UIU immediately. Two-time All-American Brian Black picked
up a 7-4 decision over Ben Dunkelberger at heavyweight, while
C.J. MacNaught won by injury default at 174 pounds.
All-American Ralph Acosta rebounded from a slow start only to
lose 11-9 in overtime to Jesse Sundell at 133 pounds. Sundell
is ranked 15th in the Amateur Wrestling News.
Kyle Burkle lost 8-3 to #2 Nate Gallick at 141 pounds and Dan
Goodson fell 6-4 to Joe Curran at 197 pounds.
Iowa State's #4/3 Trent Paulson picked up the only win by fall
at the 5:10 mark at 157 pounds. Ben Hanisch, Aron Scott, #6/5
Travis Paulson and #5/3 Kurt Backes each won by major decision
for the Cyclones.
Iowa State followed with an identical 31-9 win over Wisconsin-La
Crosse, the second-ranked team in the NCAA Division III ranks.
Upper Iowa returns to the mat Saturday at the Dubuque Spartan
Open. Matches begin at 10 a.m.
NCAA Wrestling
At Dorman Gymnasium (Fayette, Iowa)
Sunday, Nov. 6
Iowa State 31, Upper Iowa 9
125 - Ben Hanisch (ISU) maj. dec. Tyler Mumbulo (UIU), 14-5 ISU
4, UIU 0
133 - NR/#15 Jesse Sundell (ISU) dec. Ralph Acosta (UIU), 11-9
OT ISU 7, UIU 0
141 - #2/2 Nate Gallick (ISU) dec. Kyle Burkle (UIU), 8-3 ISU
10, UIU 0
149 - Aron Scott (ISU) maj. dec. Tee Adams (UIU), 15-5 ISU 14,
UIU 0
157 - #4/3 Trent Paulson (ISU) won by fall over Brandon Heying
(UIU), 5:10 ISU 20, UIU 0
165 - #6/5 Travis Paulson (ISU) maj. dec. Brady Hakeman (UIU),
12-3 ISU 24, UIU 0
174 - C.J. MacNaught (UIU) def. Grant Turner (ISU), injury default
ISU 24, UIU 6
184 - #5/3 Kurt Backes (ISU) maj. dec. Tony Gehling (UIU), 15-4
ISU 28, UIU 6
197 - Joe Curran (ISU) dec. Dan Goodson (UIU), 6-4 ISU 31, UIU
6
285 - Brian Black (UIU) dec. Ben Dunkelberger (ISU), 7-4 ISU 31,
UIU 9
Iowa State 31, Wisconsin-La Crosse 9
125 - Ben Hanisch (ISU) dec. Pat Parrillo (UW-L), 6-2 ISU 3, UW-L
0
133 - NR/#15 Jesse Sundell (ISU) won by fall over #5 Jordan Kolinski
(UW-L), 6:55 ISU 9, UW-L 0
141 - #2/2 Nate Gallick (ISU) maj. dec. Brad Valesquez (UW-L),
24-10 ISU 13, UW-L 0
149 - Jason Knipp (ISU) maj. dec. Adam Kuchnia (UW-L), 9-1 ISU
17, UW-L 0
157 - #4/3 Trent Paulson (ISU) maj. dec. Andrew Dorn (UW-L), 19-7
ISU 21, UW-L 0
165 - #6/5 Travis Paulson (ISU) maj. dec. Scott Dorn (UW-L), 15-4
ISU 25, UW-L 0
174 - #3 Josh Chelf (UW-L) won by forfeit ISU 25, UW-L 6
184 - #5/3 Kurt Backes (ISU) dec. #4 Jason Lulloff (UW-L), 13-9
ISU 28, UW-L 6
197 - Dave Olsen (UW-L) dec. Joe Curran (ISU), 9-8 ISU 28, UW-L
9
285 - Richard Schopf (ISU) dec. Tim Winker (UW-L), 8-6 ISU 31,
UW-L 9
* Iowa State is ranked seventh in both Intermat NWCA and the
Amateur Wrestling News Division I polls
** Upper Iowa is in its first year as a full-fledged member of
NCAA Division II
*** Wisconsin-La Crosse is ranked second in the Brute/Adidas NWCA
Division III preseason poll
Steve
Knight Accepts New Assignment with the Cyclone Wrestling Club
Ames, IA. Steve Knight has recently been named Executive Director and Club Coach of the Cyclone Wrestling Club, the support arm for the Iowa State University wrestling program.
Knight's duties as Executive Director will include building membership, sponsorship and coordinating special events for the Cyclone Wrestling Club. Knight will also work with wrestlers to continue their careers beyond college while training for international competition and expand the regional training site concept. Iowa State wrestling has been designated as an official USAW Regional Training Site.
"I'm excited to be back in Cyclone country and I'm honored and proud to be a part of this program again. I have great memories here. My wife and I are also pleased to be back around family," said Knight this past week from the Iowa State campus.
"We feel fortunate to have the opportunity to hire someone with Steve's experience and background, " stated Jeff Murphy, Cyclone Wrestling Club president. "Coach Douglas and his staff are doing a great job of bringing the best wrestlers in the nation to Iowa State. Our top mission at the Cyclone Wrestling Club is to provide those wrestlers with the opportunity to pursue their post collegiate wrestling goals, and the addition of Steve Knight will help us to achieve that mission.
Steve Knight received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Iowa State University. He was an Iowa State NCAA All American and Big 8 Champion at 126lbs. He went on to win the 1992 Pan American Championships at 136.5lbs. He wrestled on the US Freestyle circuit through 1992 competing both nationally and internationally. He was also a five time Senior National Freestyle All American while competing for the Cyclone Wrestling Club.
Knight was an assistant coach for three seasons at Iowa State under Head Coach Jim Gibbons. After finishing his competitive career, he and his wife settled in Colorado.
For the past ten years, Steve was the Head Coach for Team Excel, a USA Wrestling club that competed on both the Senior Olympic freestyle level as well as the Junior level. Team Excel has seen much success in 10 years with many Senior level All American performances. On the junior level, Team Excel wrestlers earned 62 High School State Championships with many of these wrestlers going on to wrestle on the college level. Two wrestlers from the program have achieved Division I NCAA All American status.
Knight has been a member of the USA Wrestling National Teams coaching pool for 12 years. He is a USA Wrestling bronze level certified coach and has lead many teams abroad. He was the Head Coach of the US Pan Am team in 2004 that won the Freestyle Pan American Championships in Guatemala City, Guatemala. In 2005, he coached the US World Cup team to Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He has served on two US Olympic Coaching staffs in 2000 and 2004. He also worked for two years with the Australian National team coaching in two World Freestyle Championships in 1998 and 1999.
In Colorado, Knight was also the founder of the Colorado state
chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. He was instrumental
in developing USA Wrestling's very first Junior Olympic Program
model that is currently being utilized today in several states.
Knight is also a committee member for the USA Wrestling Federation
of Clubs board. Steve and his wife Kristin have three children,
Evan 13, Colby 11 and Mackenzie 9.
Cyclones
Plentiful Among World Team Trials Contenders
AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State assistant coach Chris Bono (Sunkist WC) and two-time Cyclone All-American Nate Gallick are among nine current or former ISU grapplers who will take part in the freestyle 2005 World Team Trials, June 18-19 in Hilton Coliseum. All-session tickets are $60 for adults and $35 for youth high school age and younger. Several wrestlers with Iowa or Northern Iowa ties will also be wrestling. There will also be competition in Greco-Roman and women's freestyle action. Winners will qualify for the World Wrestling Championships Sept. 23-Oct. 3 in Budapest, Hungary.
The initial rounds for all styles of competition begin at 9 a.m. and end around 1 p.m. Challenge matches will start at 5 p.m. Consolation semifinals and third-place matches will start at 6 :30 p.m. World Team Trials final matches (best of three) will begin July 19 at 10 a.m.
"Bringing the nation's top wrestlers to Central Iowa affirms the Iowa State University tradition of NCAA, U.S., international and Olympic achievement," said Iowa State and Olympic coach Bobby Douglas. "The meet is filled with Iowa State wrestlers and competitors that the people of Iowa know. This is a special place in wrestling history so I think it's appropriate that we bring the World Team Trials to Ames."
Heading the list of likely ISU participants is Bono, the U.S. 145.5-pound freestyle champion and a former NCAA champion. The 2004 NYAC Christmas Open winner was a member of the 2003 U.S. World Cup teams and captured the 2002 and 2003 U.S. titles. His bracket includes Jared Lawrence of Minneapolis, Minn. (Minnesota Storm WC), whom Bono defeated 1-0, 1-1, 1-0 for the U.S. 145-pound crown last month in Las Vegas, Nev. Lawrence is a former NCAA champion at Minnesota. World team member, former Iowa All-American Bill Zadick (Gator WC), and Northern Plains Regional champion and former Iowa national champion Cliff Moore (Hawkeye WC) will be in this bracket.
"Some of my greatest memories are of wrestling in Hilton Coliseum," Bono said. "There are so many highlights. I'm very lucky to get a chance to wrestle here again a decade after my collegiate career ended. I know we will have great support."
Gallick, the 2005 NCAA runner-up at 141-pounds, placed second to Michael Lightner of Norman, Okla. (Sunkist Kids WC) at the U.S. National Championship at 132 pounds last month. Gallick won the 2004 Sunkist Kids International competition in Tucson, Ariz. Also competing at 132 pounds are former ISU national champion Zach Roberson (Sunkist Kids), who was third in the national tournament last month and was the 132-pound title winner in the NYAC Christmas Open. Former Iowa State four-time All-American Eric Akin (Dave Schultz WC) is in the same weight class with former Iowa All-American Mike Zadick (Hawkeye WC).
"Hilton Coliseum is my wrestling home," Gallick said. "I'm really looking forward to competing in Ames. There is a comfort level there. I want to thank everyone who made this event in Ames possible."
Matt Azevedo (Sunkist Kids), a former Iowa Stater, placed second in the 121-pound weight class at the U.S. Championships. Azevedo was the 2004 Sunkist Kids International champion and won the individual champion at the Dave Schultz Memorial meet. Former Iowa All-American Luke Eustice (Hawkeye WC) is in the same weight class.
"It's exciting for me personally to have the 2005 U.S. World Team Trials in Ames," said U.S. National freestyle coach and 1992 Olympic champion Kevin Jackson.
Jackson was an NCAA finalist
on Iowa State's NCAA championship team in 1987.
"I have so many great
memories from that city and from Iowa State University,"
Jackson said. "In a sense, the success of my career began
in Ames, and with a lot of our Olympians stepping away from the
sport after the 2004 Games, a lot of other great careers are expected
to be born in Ames this year. I can't think of a better place
for the U.S. World Team Trials to be held than in Ames, the center
of the sport of amateur wrestling in the U.S. Wrestling fans in
Iowa are some of the best in the country as are the competitors.
With the great success that Bobby Douglas has brought to Iowa
State in the last decade, it's exciting to think of the atmosphere
that will surround this year's World Team Trials."
At 163 pounds former Iowa Stater Nick Passolano (Sunkist WC), former ISU national champion Joe Heskett (Gator WC), ISU All-American Travis Paulson (Cyclone WC) will battle against former Iowa national champion Joe Williams (Sunkist Kids), the 2005 U.S. champion.
Iowa State's David Bertolino (Cyclone WC) will compete at 185 pounds in a bracket that includes former Iowa national champion Lee Fullhart (Gator WC) and former Hawk All-American Tyler Nixt (Gator WC).
"Fans are going to see great wrestling," said ISU assistant coach and 2004 Olympic champion Cael Sanderson. "Wrestling fans in our state are knowledgeable and I think they'll enjoy seeing the different kinds of wrestling being contested It will be very exciting."
Iowa State assistant coach and former All-American Zach Thompson will compete at 211 pounds against a field that could include Iowa assistant coach Tim Hartung (Minnesota Storm) and UNI All-American Sean Stender.
In Greco-Roman competition, former ISU heavyweight Mark Knauer is slated to compete.
Updated qualifier list in all three styles for World Team
Trials in Ames, Iowa, June 18-19
5/16/2005
Josi Carlson/USA Wrestling
NOTE - All qualifying events have now been completed
Men's Freestyle
55 kg/121 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Sammie Henson, St. Louis, Mo. (Sunkist
Kids)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Matt Azevedo, San Luis Obispo,
Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
U.S. Nationals, third place - Nick Simmons, Williamston, Mich.
(Michigan WC)
U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Jason Powell, Lincoln, Neb. (Gator
WC)
U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Luke Eustice, Iowa City, Iowa (Hawkeye
WC)
U.S. Nationals, sixth place - T.J. Hill, Farmington, Mo. (unattached)
U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Collin Cudd, River Falls, Wisc.
(Wisconsin)
Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - Eric Albaracin, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Army)
Northern Plains Regional Champion - Jess Zobeck, Elma, Iowa (Hawkeye)
Olympic Team member - Stephen Abas, Fresno, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
Olympic Team member - Sammie Henson, St. Louis, Mo. (Sunkist Kids)
2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Matt Azevedo, San Luis
Obispo, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
2004 NYAC Christmas Open champion - None, foreign champion
2005 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - Matt Azevedo, San Luis Obispo,
Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
International Tour medalist (within 2 yrs) -
*2004 Boutiatyr Grand Prix silver medalist - Teague Moore, Cambridge,
Mass. (Gator WC)
*2004 Acropolis Tournament silver medalist - Mike Mena, Bloomington,
Ind. (New York AC);
*2005 Ivan Yarygan Memorial bronze medalist - Sammie Henson, St.
Louis, Mo. (Sunkist Kids)
*2005 Cerrro Pelado Tournament gold medalist - Sammie Henson,
St. Louis, Mo. (Sunkist Kids)
2005 NCAA Champion - Joe Dubuque, Bloomfield, N.J. (Indiana)
2005 NCAA runner-up - Kyle Ott, Huber Height, Ohio (Illinois)
60 kg/132 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Michael Lightner, Norman, Okla. (Sunkist
Kids)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Nate Gallick, Tucson, Ariz. (Sunkist
Kids)
U.S. Nationals, third place - Zach Roberson, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist
Kids)
U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Tony Celso DeAnda, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Danny Felix, Charlottesville, Va.
(Sunkist Kids)
U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Josh Moore, Kent, Ohio (Sunkist
Kids)
U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Johnny Thompson, Stillwater, Okla.
(Gator WC)
Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - Ben Vom Baur, Heber, Utah (Wasatch
WC)
Northern Plains Regional Champion - Mike Zadick, Iowa City, Iowa
(Hawkeye WC)
Olympic Team member - Eric Guerrero, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator
WC)
Past World Team member - Eric Akin, Lincoln, Neb. (Dave Schultz
WC)
2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Nate Gallick, Tucson,
Ariz. (Sunkist Kids)
2004 NYAC Christmas Open champion - Zach Roberson, Ames, Iowa
(Sunkist Kids)
2005 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - None, foreign champion
International Tour medalist (within 2 yrs) -
*2004 Boutiatyr Grand Prix bronze medalist - Eric Guerrero, Stillwater,
Okla. (Gator WC)
*2004 Henri Deglane Challenge bronze medalist - Scott Schatzman,
New York, N.Y. (Dave Schultz WC)
2005 NCAA Champion - Travis Lee, Honolulu, Hawaii (Cornell)
2005 NCAA runner-up - Shawn Bunch, Leavenworth, Kan. (Edinboro)
66 kg/145.5 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Chris Bono, Gilbert, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Jared Lawrence, Minneapolis, Minn.
(Minn. Storm)
U.S. Nationals, third place - Jared Frayer, Cambridge, Mass. (unattached)
U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Bill Zadick, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (Gator WC)
U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Doug Schwab, Minneapolis, Minn.
(Gator WC)
U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Jesse Jantzen, Cambridge, Mass.
(New York AC)
U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Jerrod Sanders, Raleigh, N.C.
(Wolfpack)
Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - Carlos DeAnda, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
Northern Plains Regional Champion - Cliff Moore, Iowa City, Iowa
(Hawkeye WC)
Olympic Team member - Jamill Kelly, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC)
Past World Team member - Chris Bono, Gilbert, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
Past World Team member - Bill Zadick, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(Gator WC)
2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Chris Bono, Gilbert,
Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
2004 NYAC Christmas Open champion - Chris Bono, Gilbert Iowa (Sunkist
Kids)
2005 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - Jared Lawrence, Minneapolis,
Minn. (Minn. Storm)
International Tour medalist (within 2 yrs) -
*2003 Henri Deglane Challenge bronze medalist - Jared Frayer,
Cambridge, Mass. (unattached)
*2004 Acropolis Tournament silver medalist - Eric Larkin, Tempe,
Ariz. (Sunkist Kids)
*2004 Acropolis Tournament bronze medalist - Reggie Wright, Bloomington,
Ind. (Gator WC)
*2004 Henri Deglane Challenge gold medalist - Jesse Jantzen, Cambridge,
Mass. (New York AC)
*2005 Cerro Pelado Tournament bronze medalist - Jared Lawrence,
Minneapolis, Minn. (Minn. Storm)
2005 NCAA Champion - Teyon Ware, Edmond, Okla. (Oklahoma)
2005 NCAA runner-up - Nate Gallick, Tucson, Ariz. (Iowa State)
2005 NCAA Champion - Zack Esposito, Three Bridges, N.J. (Oklahoma
State)
2005 NCAA runner-up - Phillip Simpson, Nashville, Tenn. (Army)
74 kg/163 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Joe Williams, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Kirk White, Tacoma, Wash. (Bronco
WC)
U.S. Nationals, third place - Donny Pritzlaff, Hempstead, N.Y.
(New York AC)
U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Carl Fronhofer, Pittsburgh, Pa.
(Sunkist Kids)
U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Joe Heskett, Grover Beach, Calif.
(Gator WC)
U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Nick Passolana, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist
Kids)
U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Luke Becker, Minneapolis, Minn.
(Minnesota Storm)
Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - Nathan Coy, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (Unattached)
Northern Plains Regional Champion - Travis Paulson, Council Bluffs,
Iowa (Cyclone WC)
Olympic Team member - Joe Williams, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Joe Williams, Ames,
Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
2004 NYAC Christmas Open champion - Joe Williams, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist
Kids)
2005 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - Donny Pritzlaff, Hempstead,
N.Y. (New York AC)
International Tour medalist (within 2 yrs) -
*2003 Henri Deglane Challenge bronze medalist - Joe Heskett, Grover
Beach, Calif. (Gator WC)
*2004 Henri Deglane Challenge bronze medalist - Joe Heskett, Grover
Beach, Calif. (Gator WC)
*2005 Ivan Yarygan Memorial gold medalist - Joe Williams, Ames,
Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
2005 NCAA Champion - Ryan Bertin, Broadview Heights, Ohio (Michigan)
2005 NCAA runner-up - Joe Johnston, PrairieVillage, Kan. (Iowa)
2005 NCAA Champion - Johny Hendricks, Edmond, Okla. (Oklahoma
State)
2005 NCAA runner-up - Mark Perry, Sillwater, Okla. (Iowa)
84 kg/185 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Mo Lawal, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Lee Fullhart, Blacksburg, Va. (Gator
WC)
U.S. Nationals, third place - Tyler Nixt, Iowa City, Iowa (Hawkeye
WC)
U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Clint Wattenberg, Ithaca, N.Y.
(New York AC)
U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Andew Hrovat, Ann Arbor, Mich. (Sunkist
Kids)
U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Aaron Simpson, Tempe, Ariz. (Sunkist
Kids)
U.S. Nationals, seventh place - David Bertolino, Mount Pleasant,
Ohio (Cyclone WC)
Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - Nathan Patrick, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (Unattached)
Northern Plains Regional Champion - Ben Askren, Hartland, Wis.
(Missouri)
Olympic Team member - Cael Sanderson, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
Past World Team member - Brandon Eggum, Minneapolis, Minn. (Minn.
Storm)
2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Lee Fullhart, Blacksburg,
Va. (Gator WC)
2004 NYAC Christmas Open champion - Clint Wattenberg, Ithaca,
N.Y. (New York AC)
2005 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - Joe Williams, Ames, Iowa
(Sunkist Kids)
International Tour medalist (within 2 yrs) -
*2003 Henri Deglane Challenge bronze medalist - Lee Fullhart,
Blacksburg, Va. (Gator WC);
*'04 Ivan Yarygan Memorial International silver medalist - Cael
Sanderson, Ames Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
*2004 Boutiatyr Grand Prix gold medalist - Andew Hrovat, Ann Arbor,
Mich. (Sunkist Kids)
*2005 Ivan Yarygan Memorial International bronze medalist - Lee
Fullhart, Blacksburg, Va. (Gator WC)
2005 NCAA Champion - Chris Pendleton, San Jose, Calif. (Oklahoma
State)
2005 NCAA runner-up - Ben Askren, Hartland, Wis. (Missouri)
2005 NCAA Champion - Greg Jones, Slickville, Pa. (West Virginia)
2005 NCAA runner-up - Tyler Baier, Elmwood, Wis. (Cornell)
96 kg/211.5 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Daniel Cormier, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator
WC)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Tommy Rowlands, Columbus, Ohio
(Sunkist Kids)
U.S. Nationals, third place - Nik Fekete, Blacksburg, Va. (New
York AC)
U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Nick Preston, Columbus, Ohio (Sunkist
Kids)
U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Kyle Cerminara, Buffalo, N.Y. (New
York AC)
U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Sean Salmon, Columbus, Ohio (Ohio
Int. WC)
U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Zach Thompson, Ames, Iowa (Gator
WC)
Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - Kyle Cerminara, Buffalo, N.Y.
(New York AC)
Northern Plains Regional Champion - Sean Stender, Donahue, Iowa
(Panther WC)
Olympic Team member - Daniel Cormier, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator
WC)
Olympic Team member - Melvin Douglas, Mesa, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids)
Past World Team member - Tim Hartung, Iowa City, Iowa (Minn. Storm)
Past World Team member - Dominic Black, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(U.S. Army)
2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Tommy Rowlands, Columbus,
Ohio (Dave Schultz WC)
2004 NYAC Christmas Open champion - Tommy Rowlands, Columbus,
Ohio (Dave Schultz WC)
2005 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - Dawid Rechul, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
International Tour medalist (within 2 yrs) -
*2003 Ivan Yarygan bronze medalist - Daniel Cormier, Stillwater,
Okla. (Gator WC)
*2003 Henri Deglane Challenge silver medalist - Ryan Tobin, Philadelphia,
Pa. (Dave Schultz WC)
*2004 Ivan Yarygan Memorial International bronze medalist - Dean
Morrison, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
*2004 Boutiatyr Grand Prix gold medalist - Daniel Cormier, Stillwater,
Okla. (Gator WC)
*2004 Henri Deglane Challenge bronze medalist - Nick Preston,
Columbus, Ohio (Sunkist Kids)
*2004 Henri Deglane Challenge bronze medalist - Ryan Tobin, Philadelphia,
Pa. (Dave Schultz WC)
*2005 Ivan Yarygan Memorial International gold medalist - Daniel
Cormier, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC)
*2005 Ivan Yarygan Memorial International silver medalist - Tommy
Rowlands, Columbus, Ohio (Dave Schultz WC)
2005 NCAA Champion - Jake Rosholt, Sandpoint, Idaho (Oklahoma
State)
2005 NCAA runner-up - Sean Stender , Donahue, Iowa (Northern Iowa)
120 kg/264.5 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Tolly Thompson, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist
Kids)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Steve Mocco, N. Bergen, N.J. (Oklahoma
State)
U.S. Nationals, third place - Billy Blunt, Fresno, Calif. (Sunkist
Kids)
U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Ty Watterson, Enumclaw, Wash. (Orange
Crush WC)
U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Mike Faust, Baltimore, Md. (Sunkist
Kids)
U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Pat Cummins, State College, Pa.
(New York AC)
U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Michael Irving, Clewiston, Fla.
(Calvary Chapel)
Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - No entry at this weight class
Northern Plains Regional Champion - Ryan Fuller, Lisbon, Iowa
(Hawkeye WC)
Olympic Team member - Kerry McCoy, Bethlehem, Pa. (New York AC)
2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Mike Faust, Baltimore,
Md. (Sunkist Kids)
2004 NYAC Christmas Open champion - Tolly Thompson, Cedar Falls,
Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
2005 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - Tolly Thompson, Cedar Falls,
Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
International Tour medalist (within 2 yrs) -
*2003 Ivan Yarygan silver medalist - Steve Mocco, N. Bergen, N.J.
(New York AC)
*2005 Cerro Pelado Tournament silver medalist - Tolly Thompson,
Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
2005 NCAA Champion - Steve Mocco, N. Bergen, N.J. (Oklahoma State)
2005 NCAA runner-up - Cole Konrad, Freedom, Wis. (Minnesota)
Men's Greco-Roman
55 kg/121 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Sam Hazewinkel, Pensacola, Fla. (Gator
WC)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Lindsey Durlacher, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
U.S. Nationals, third place - Eric Albaracin, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Army)
U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Anthony Brooker, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Air Force)
U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Joseph Betterman, Chicago, Ill.
(USOEC/New York AC)
U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Spenser Mango, Flourissant, Mo.
(USOEC/Gator WC)
U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Neil Rodak, San Diego, Calif.
(U.S. Army)
Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - Jermaine Hodge, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Army)
Northern Plains Regional Champion - Wesley Hartman, Quantico,
Va. (U.S. Marines)
Olympic Team member - Dennis Hall, Plover, Wis. (Sunkist Kids)
Olympic Team member - Brandon Paulson, Coon Rapids, Minn. (Minnesota
Storm)
2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Lindsey Durlacher,
Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
2004 NYAC Christmas Open champion - Lindsey Durlacher, Colorado
Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
2005 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - Joseph Betterman, Chicago,
Ill. (USOEC/New York AC)
International Tour medalist (within 2 yrs) -
*2003 Vantaa Cup silver medalist - Lindsey Durlacher, Colorado
Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
*2004 Petrov Tournament gold medalist - Dennis Hall, Plover, Wis.
(Sunkist Kids)
*2005 Granma Cup bronze medalist - Lindsey Durlacher, Colorado
Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
60 kg/132 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Joe Warren, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(New York AC)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Jacob Hey, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(U.S. Air Force)
U.S. Nationals, third place - Jeremiah Davis, El Cajon, Calif.
(USOEC/Sunkist Kids)
U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Duaine Martin, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Army)
U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Willie Madison, Metairie, La. (USOEC/Gator
WC)
U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Marco Lara, Tanstaa, Fla. (USOEC/New
York AC)
U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Kerry Regner, Darlington, Pa.
(USOEC)
Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - Jacob Hey, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Air Force)
Northern Plains Regional Champion - Josh Habeck, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Army)
Olympic Team member - Jim Gruenwald, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist
Kids)
2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Jim Gruenwald, Colorado
Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
2004 NYAC Christmas Open champion - Joe Warren, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
2005 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - Joe Warren, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
International Tour medalist (within 2 yrs) -
*2003 Henri Deglane Challenge silver medalist - Joe Warren, Colorado
Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
*2004 Henri Deglane Challenge bronze medalist - Joe Warren, Colorado
Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
* 2003 Vantaa Cup bronze medalist - Glenn Nieradka, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Army)
66 kg/145.5 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Harry Lester, Akron, Ohio (USOEC/Gator
WC)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Marcel Cooper, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Army)
U.S. Nationals, third place - Glenn Garrison, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Army)
U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Mark Rial, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(Gator WC)
U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Oscar Wood, Fountain, Colo. (U.S.
Army)
U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Mike Ellsworth, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Jacob Curby, LaGrange, Ill.(Gator
WC)
Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - Cam Jones, Salt Lake City,
Utah (Utah Valley)
Northern Plains Regional Champion - James Johnson, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Army)
Olympic Team member - Oscar Wood, Fountain, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Past World Team member - Marcel Cooper, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(U.S. Army)
2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Harry Lester, Akron,
Ohio (USOEC/Gator WC)
2004 NYAC Christmas Open champion - Glenn Garrison, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Army)
2005 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - Harry Lester, Akron, Ohio
(USOEC/Gator WC)
International Tour medalist (within 2 yrs) -
*2003 Henri Deglane Challenge bronze medalist - Heath Sims, La
Hoya, Calif. (Dave Schultz WC)
74 kg/163 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Darryl Christian, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Jacob Volkmann, Minneapolis, Minn.
(Minnesota Storm)
U.S. Nationals, third place - T.C. Dantzler, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Kevin Lozano, Jefferson, La. (USOEC/Gator
WC)
U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Jess Hargrave, Quantico, Va. (U.S.
Marine Corps)
U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Carson Bernard, Quantico, Va. (U.S.
Marine Corps)
U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Josh Henson, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (Gator WC)
Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - Zach Lomano, Layton, Utah (Elite)
Northern Plains Regional Champion - Jake Fisher, Platte City,
Mo. (USOEC)
Past Olympic Team member - Heath Sims, La Hoya, Calif. (Dave Schultz
WC)
Past World Team member - T.C. Dantzler, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(New York AC)
Past World Team member - Keith Sieracki, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(U.S. Army)
2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Jacob Volkmann, Minneapolis,
Minn. (Minnesota Storm)
2004 NYAC Christmas Open champion - Darryl Christian, Colorado
Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
2005 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - Darryl Christian, Colorado
Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
International Tour medalist (within 2 yrs) -
*2005 Granma Cup bronze medalist - Ryan Cunningham, Quantico,
Va. (U.S. Marine Corps)
84 kg/185 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Brad Vering, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(New York AC)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Keith Sieracki, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Army)
U.S. Nationals, third place - Jake Plamann, Kaukauna, Wis.
U.S. Nationals, fourth place - Chas Betts, St. Michael, Minn.
(USOEC)
U.S. Nationals, fifth place - John Wechter, East Lansing, Mich.
(Michigan WC)
U.S. Nationals, sixth place - Brad Ahearn, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(U.S. Army)
U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Justin Millard, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Air Force)
Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - Michael Mathers, Fort Carson,
Colo. (U.S. Army)
Northern Plains Regional Champion - Zac Dominguez, Belleview,
Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
Olympic Team member - Brad Vering, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New
York AC)
Olympic Team member - Quincey Clark, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Minn.
Storm)
2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Jake Clark, Colorado
Springs, Colo. (U.S. Marine Corps)
2004 NYAC Christmas Open champion - Brad Vering, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
2005 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - None, foreign champion
International Tour medalist (within 2 yrs) -
*2003 Vantaa Cup gold medalist - Keith Sieracki, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Army)
*2004 Petrov Tournament gold medalist - Aaron Sieracki, Colorado
Springs, Colo. (U. S. Air Force)
*2004 Haparanda Cup silver medalist - Jake Clark, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Marine Corps)
*2005 Granma Cup silver medalist - Brad Vering, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
96 kg/211.5 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Justin Ruiz, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(New York AC)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Adam Wheeler, San Diego, Calif.
(Gator WC)
U.S. Nationals, third place - Philip Johnston, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Air Force)
U.S. Nationals, fourth place - J.D. Bergman, Oak Harbor, Ohio
(Ohio Intl. WC)
U.S. Nationals, fifth place - Frank Workman, Spotsylvania, Va.
(U.S. Marine Corps)
U.S. Nationals, sixth place - R.C. Johnson, Plymouth, Minn. (New
York AC)
U.S. Nationals, seventh place - Mark Knauer, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist
Kids)
Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - David Walker, Tacoma, Wash.
(Toro)
Northern Plains Regional Champion - Dustin Swanson (unattached)
Olympic Team member - Garrett Lowney, Kaukauna, Wis. (Minn. Storm)
Past World Team member - Justin Ruiz, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(New York AC)
Past World Team member - Jason Loukides, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(U.S. Army)
2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Adam Wheeler, San Diego,
Calif. (USOEC/Gator WC)
2004 NYAC Christmas Open champion - Justin Ruiz, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
2005 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - None, foreign champion
International Tour medalist (within 2 yrs) -
*2003 World Cup silver medalist - Justin Ruiz, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
*2004 Pytlasinski Tournament silver medalist - Garrett Lowney,
Kaukauna, Wisc. (Minnesota Storm)
*2004 Vaanta Cup bronze medalist - Philip Johnston, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (U.S. Air Force)
*2004 Henri Deglane Challenge silver medalist - Justin Ruiz, Colorado
Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
*2005 Granma Cup gold medalist - Justin Ruiz, Colorado Springs,
Colo. (New York AC)
120 kg/264.5 pounds
U.S. Nationals Champion - Dremiel Byers, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(U.S. Army)
U.S. Nationals, second place - Russ Davie, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(New York AC)
U.S. Natio