South Dakota State JACKRABBIT ATHLETICS NEWS RELEASE Jackrabbit Sports Information 2820 HPER Center Brookings, SD 57007-1497 Wrestling Contact/Assistant AD-Sports Information: Jason Hove E-mail: Jason.Hove@sdstate.edu Office Phone: (605) 688-4623 Mobile: (605) 695-1827 Fax: (605) 688-5999 Facebook: www.facebook.com/jackrabbit.nation Twitter: @GoJacksWrestle Website: www.gojacks.com 2017-18 WRESTLING INFORMATION Jacks take on No. 12 Arizona State #16 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE (0-1) at #12 ARIZONA STATE (1-2) noon MT Sunday (1 p.m. Central) Wells Fargo Arena Tempe, Ariz. Television/Live Video: Pac-12 Networks/Pac-12.com SDSU PROBABLE STARTERS 125: Connor Brown, Fr., Oak Grove, Mo. (5-4 overall, 0-1 duals) 133: #1 Seth Gross, Jr., Apple Valley, Minn. (4-0 overall, 1-0 duals) 141: Henry Pohlmeyer, So., Johnston, Iowa (8-3 overall, 0-1 duals) or Isaac Andrade, Sr., Redding, Calif. (0-2 overall, 0-0 duals) 149: Colten Carlson, R-Fr., Willmar, Minn. (5-3 overall, 0-1 duals) 157: #11 Luke Zilverberg, Sr., Belle Plaine, Minn. (8-2 overall, 1-0 duals) 165: Zach Carlson, So., Kerkhoven, Minn. (4-3 overall, 0-1 duals) or THIS WEEK Logan Peterson, Jr., Lake Lillian, Minn. (6-3 overall, 0-0 duals) 174: #10 David Kocer, Sr., Wagner, S.D. (7-1 overall, 1-0 duals) 184: Brady Ayers, Sr., Waterville, Minn. (6-2 overall, 1-0 duals) 197: #7 Nate Rotert, Sr., Spearfish, S.D. (4-1 overall, 0-0 duals) 285: Alex Macki, Sr., Cambridge, Iowa (5-4 overall, 0-1 duals) Notes: Tream rankings by NWCA/USA Today; individual rankings by FloWrestling Sports Information Contact: Jason Hove November 21, 2017 BROOKINGS, S.D. For the second time in as many duals, the South Dakota State University wrestling team will face a ranked opponent. Sunday, the Jackrabbits will travel to Tempe, Arizona, for a matchup against 12th-ranked Arizona State. Action is scheduled to begin at noon Mountain Time (1 p.m. Central) at Wells Fargo Arena on the ASU campus. The dual is to be televised on the Pac-12 Network and Pac-12 Arizona, with live video streaming available at Pac-12.com or via the Pac-12 Now app. SDSU, ranked 16th in the latest NWCA/USA Today poll, dropped its dual opener Nov. 17 to sixth-ranked Minnesota, 20-12. Arizona State, meanwhile, is 1-2 in duals after meeting three ranked opponents so far this season. The Sun Devils dropped a Nov. 10 decision to third-ranked Michigan, 21-18, then were defeated by second-ranked Ohio State, 31-12, on Nov. 12. ASU cracked the win column with a 32-6 home victory over No. 22 Pittsburgh on Nov. 19. The Sun Devils feature six ranked wrestlers in their lineup, including top-ranked Zahid Valencia at 174 pounds. He is expected to face a challenge from the Jackrabbits 10thranked David Kocer. The 157-pound bout also is slated to be a matchup between ranked wrestlers as fifthranked Joshua Shields of Arizona State would meet the Jackrabbits 11th-ranked Luke Zilverberg. THE SERIES: Sunday s matchup will mark the first-ever dual between South Dakota State and Arizona State. The Jackrabbits have met several other members of the Pac-12 Conference since moving to the Division I ranks at the start of the 2004-05 season. Most recently, SDSU defeated affiliate members Boise State (37-3, last season) and Cal State Bakersfield (23-10, during 2015-16 season). Boise State has since discontinued its wrestling program. SDSU is scheduled to host Pac-12 member Oregon State in dual action Jan. 5 at Frost Arena. RABBITS RANKED: South Dakota State is well represented both individually and as a team in rankings conducted by a number of wrestling-related media outlets. The Jackrabbits opened the 2017-18 season with a No. 16 ranking in the first NWCA/ USA Today Division I Coaches Poll, and maintain that position in this week s rankings. Defending national champion Penn State is the top-ranked team in the poll, followed by Ohio State. Reigning Big 12 Conference champion Oklahoma State is third. Besides Oklahoma State and the Jackrabbits, the Big 12 is represented in the poll by newcomer Northern Iowa (13th) and Oklahoma (20th). Other current top-25 opponents on the Jackrabbits dual schedule this season include Minnesota (sixth), Arizona State (12th), Central Michigan (17th) and Pittsburgh (24th). The Jackrabbits also are ranked 14th by both FloWrestling and WIN Magazine, 15th by TrackWrestling and 16th Intermat.
2017-18 SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 5 WILLIAMSON/DAKTRONICS OPEN One champ 11 at Bison Open Four champs 17 MINNESOTA L, 12-20 18 at Finn Grinaker Open Five champs 26 at Arizona State noon MT DECEMBER 3 DAKOTA SHOWCASE Spearfish vs. Dakota Wesleyan noon MT vs. Northern State 1:30 p.m. MT vs. Augustana 3 p.m. MT 8 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 8 p.m. 29-30 at Ken Kraft Midlands Hoffman Estates, Ill. JANUARY 5 OREGON STATE 7 p.m. 12 *at Utah Valley 7 p.m. MT 14 *at Air Force 11 a.m. MT 18 *WYOMING 7 p.m. 21 *NORTHERN IOWA 2 p.m. 28 *at Oklahoma 2 p.m. FEBRUARY 4 *IOWA STATE 1 p.m. 9 at Pittsburgh 7 p.m. ET 11 *at West Virginia 2 p.m. ET 16 *NORTH DAKOTA STATE 7 p.m. MARCH 3-4 at Big 12 Championship Tulsa, Okla. 15-17 at NCAA Championships Cleveland, Ohio *Big 12 Conference dual Home events in CAPS All start times Central Time unless noted otherwise Individually, all four of the Jackrabbits returning national qualifiers appear in at least one Division I poll, highlighted by Seth Gross No. 1 ranking by four rating services. The junior from Apple Valley, Minnesota, holds the top spot at 133 pounds in rankings condcuted by FloWrestling, Intermat, TrackWrestling and WIN Magazine. Three-time NCAA qualifier Nate Rotert at 197 pounds is ranked seventh by both Intermat and FloWrestling, as well as eighth by WIN Magazine and 10th by TrackWrestling, while 174-pound senior David Kocer is ranked as high as 10th by FloWrestling, followed by a 14th-place showing by Intermat and 17th-place showings in the TrackWrestling and WIN Magazine rankings. A Wagner native, Kocer is a two-time national qualifier. Completing the Jackrabbit rankings is Luke Zilverberg, who has dropped down to the 157-pound weight class for his senior season. An NCAA qualifer at 165 pounds during the 2016-17 season, the Belle Plaine, Minnesota, native checks in at No. 11 in this week s FloWrestling and TrackWrestling rankings. He also stands 13th in the Intermat rankings and 14th in the WIN Magazine survey. MINNESOTA DUAL RECAP: Tenth-ranked Minnesota won six matches, including two by major decision, to go on to defeat No. 14 South Dakota State, 20-12, in a college wrestling dual Nov. 17 at Frost Arena. With the win, the Golden Gophers improved to 2-0 in duals. SDSU was wrestling its first dual of the season. Minnesota claimed the first match of the night in the 184-pound division as Owen Webster scored a 6-2 decision over the Jackrabbits Martin Mueller. The Jackrabbits drew even with an overtime victory at 197 pounds. Senior Brady Ayers, who was wrestling up a weight class in place of eighth-ranked Nate Rotert, was taken down early in his match against Bobby Steveson and trailed by a 3-1 count entering the third period. Ayers picked up a stalling point and a late takedown to tie the bout at 6 in the closing seconds of regulation. Ayers sent the crowd of 3,063 the second largest for a dual in program history into a frenzy 13 seconds into the extra session with a takedown to pull out an 8-6 win. SDSU s momentum, however, didn t last as the Golden Gophers took control of the dual by winning four of the next five matches. Rylee Streifel posted a 4-1 decision over Alex Macki at heavyweight, and fifth-ranked Ethan Lizak notched an 11-0 major decision over true freshman Connor Brown. Minnesota later received another major decision win from seventh-ranked Tommy Thorn over Henry Pohlmeyer at 141 pounds and 149-pounder Hunter Marko held off the Jackrabbits Colten Carlson, 3-2, in the 149-pound division. Each of the Jackrabbits three ranked wrestlers who competed Friday won by decision, including two over ranked opponents. At 133 pounds, top-ranked Seth Gross fended off a late challenge from sixth-ranked Mitch McKee to win, 9-4. Gross recorded a takedown 40 seconds into the match and carried a 5-0 lead into the final period. McKee recorded a pair of third-period takedowns before Gross scored on a reversal and added another point for a riding-time advantage to make the final score 9-4. The 157-pound matchup featured 10th-ranked Jake Short of Minnesota 14th-ranked Luke Zilverberg for the Jackrabbits. Zilverberg was the aggressor from the outset as he notched an early takedown to build a two-minute riding-time advantage en route to a 5-2 decision. David Kocer, ranked 10th at 174 pounds, closed the dual with a 6-2 decision over Chris Pfarr. Minnesota sealed the dual victory with an 8-5 decision by ninth-ranked Nick Wanzek over Zach Carlson. #10 Minnesota 20, #14 South Dakota State 12 184: Owen Webster (MINN) dec. Martin Mueller (SDSU), 6-2 197: Brady Ayers (SDSU) dec. Bobby Steveson (MINN), 8-6 [SV-1] 285: Rylee Streifel (MINN) dec. Alex Macki (SDSU), 4-1 125: #5 Ethan Lizak (MINN) major dec. Connor Brown (SDSU), 11-0 133: #1 Seth Gross (SDSU) dec. #6 Mitch McKee (MINN), 9-4 141: #7 Tommy Thorn (MINN) major dec. Henry Pohlmeyer (SDSU), 13-4 149: Hunter Marko (MINN) dec. Colten Carlson (SDSU), 3-2 157: #14 Luke Zilverberg (SDSU) dec. #10 Jake Short (MINN), 5-2 165: #9 Nick Wanzek (MINN) dec. Zach Carlson (SDSU), 8-5 174: #10 David Kocer (SDSU) dec. Chris Pfarr (MINN), 6-2
TEAM RANKINGS USA TODAY/NWCA POLL 1. Penn State [16] 400 2. Ohio State 384 3. Oklahoma State 366 4. Michigan 352 5. Missouri 332 6. Minnesota 313 7. North Carolina State 297 8. Iowa 291 9. Virginia Tech 275 10. Lehigh 256 11. Rutgers 232 12. Arizona State 220 13. Northern Iowa 211 14. Illinois 192 15. Nebraska 187 16. South Dakota State 162 17. Central Michigan 146 18. Wisconsin 131 19. Cornell 102 20. Oklahoma 94 21. Stanford 72 22. Purdue 48 23. Rider 46 24. Edinboro 34 25. Pittsburgh 24 Note: 2017-18 dual opponents in bold INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS SETH GROSS 133 POUNDS 1st by FloWrestling 1st by Intermat 1st by TrackWrestling 1st by WIN Magazine LUKE ZILVERBERG 157 POUNDS 11th by FloWrestling 11th by TrackWrestling 13th by Intermat 14th by WIN Magazine DAVID KOCER 174 POUNDS 10th by FloWrestling 14th by Intermat 17th by TrackWrestling 17th by WIN Magazine NATE ROTERT 197 POUNDS 7th by FloWrestling 7th by Intermat 8th by WIN Magazine 10th by TrackWrestling GRINAKER OPEN RECAP: Five South Dakota State University wrestlers claimed individual titles during weekend competition at the Finn Grinaker Open hosted by Concordia University. Four of the Jackrabbit victories came in the Maroon Division, while Brett Bye was victorious in the 165-pound weight class of the Gold Division. A sophomore from Vermillion, Bye posted a 3-0 record on the day. He recorded a first-period fall against Minot State's Frank Straka, then advanced to the championship round with an 8-2 decision over Travis Holt of St. Cloud State. In the finals, Bye defeated Devin Fitzpatrick of St. Cloud State, 6-1. Teammate Garrett Jordan placed fourth at 165 pounds. Redshirt freshman Michael Prieto advanced to the 149-pound finals of the Gold Division, where he dropped a 2-1 decision to Jake Barzowski of St. Cloud State. After receiving a first-round bye, Prieto reached the title bout with a 19-8 major decision over Concordia's Ben Baumgartner. Other SDSU placewinners in the Gold Division were Rylee Molitor, third at 133 pounds; Blake Wolters, third at heavyweight, and Elias Vaoifi, fifth in the 174-pound weight class. SDSU dominated the Maroon Division, with four first-year wrestlers winning titles in six contested weight classes. Leading the Jackrabbits was heavyweight Kevin Vough, who pinned all five of his opponents in the round-robin format. Vough spent a total of only 5 minutes and 33 seconds on the mat as all of his victories occurred in the first period of his matches. In his first action of the season, Hunter Shelton pinned two opponents, including Joseph Lopez of Minot State in the championship bout, to claim the 157-pound title. Shelton also posted wins by major decision and decision to finish 4-0 on the day. Peyton Smith claimed the 149-pound title in the Maroon Division by outscoring his three opponents by a combined 48-4. Smith defeated Max Miller of Minot State by technical fall, 15-0, in the championship. Rounding out Maroon Division titles for the Jackrabbits was Aric Williams in the 141- pound weight class. The Pierre native turned in a 4-0 record on the day, ending his tournament run with a 13-1 major decision over Griffin Hieb of Northern State. The Jackrabbits received placing efforts in the Maroon Division from two other freshmen: Anders Lantz finished fourth at 165 pounds, while Alex Aarsvold was fourth at heavyweight.gross became only the second Jackrabbit wrestler to compete in the prestigious preseason event, joining 157-pounder Cody Pack, who competed in the 2015 All-Star Classic in Atlanta. DUAL STREAK: Seth Gross brings a streak of 23 consecutive victories in dual competition into Sunday s matchup at Arizona State. After winning his final five dual bouts at 141 pounds during the 2015-16 season, Gross posted a perfect 17-0 record in duals last season while wrestling at 133 pounds. He stayed unbeaten at 133 pounds and extended his winning streak to 23 with a 9-4 decision over sixth-ranked Mitch McKee of Minnesota on Nov. 17. Of his 23 consecutive dual wins, 11 have been by fall, five by major decision, four by decision and and three by technical fall and decision to total 113 team dual points. Gross last dual loss was a 6-4 setback to Wyoming s Bryce Meredith on Jan. 29, 2016. KOCER JOINS TOP 25: Senior 174-pounder David Kocer moved into the Jackrabbit top 25 for career wins during competition Nov. 5 at the season-opening Warren Williamson/ Daktronics Open. Kocer followed a runner-up finish at the Daktronics Open by winning his weight class at the Bison Open last weekend. With a 7-1 record this season, Kocer has upped his career mark to 87-44 to move him into sole possession of 19th place on the Jackrabbit victories chart. He also joins his older brother, Alex, in the top 25. Alex Kocer compiled a 96-44 record from 2014-17, ending his career with an eighth-place All-America finish at 149 pounds in 2017. COACH BONO: Chris Bono has engineered a successful rebuilding process during his tenure as head coach of the South Dakota State University wrestling team and has the program s sights set high for the 2017-18 campaign. Entering his sixth season, Bono has helped mentor Jackrabbit wrestlers to qualify for the NCAA Championships 17 times, including a program-best five wrestlers during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. At the 2017 NCAA Championships, Seth Gross finished as runner-up
QUICK FACTS NAME OF SCHOOL: South Dakota State University CITY/ZIP: Brookings, SD 57007 FOUNDED: February 21, 1881 ENROLLMENT: 12,527 (fall 2017) COLORS: Yellow and Blue HOME ARENA: Frost Arena (6,100 capacity) PRESIDENT: Barry H. Dunn ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Justin Sell 2016-17 DUAL RECORD: 14-5 (8-1 in Big 12) 2016-17 CONFERENCE FINISH: 3rd of 10 teams at Big 12 Conference Championship Note: SDSU will compete as an affiliate member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2017-18 season STARTERS RETURNING/LOST: 8/2 NCAA QUALIFIERS RETURNING/LOST: 4/1 CAREER WINS LEADERS 1. Paul Konechne (1998-2001)...137-30-0 2. Chad Lamer (1993-96)...132-30-2 3. Rick Jensen (1975-79)...128-24-0 4. Ryan Resel (1996-99)...121-27-0 5. Perry Fink (1986-89)...119-32-1 6. Aaron Veskrna (1999-2002)...114-40-0 Cody Pack (2012-present)...114-36-0 8. Chad Wickman (1996-99)...109-36-0 9. Mike Pankratz (1990-94)...108-27-2 10. Travis King (1995-98)...106-26-4 11. Tyler Jones (1999-2003)...102-17-0 12. Mike Engels (1971-74)...101-14-1 13. Pat Dorn (1986-89)...100-33-3 14. Tyler Bryant (2000-03)...96-32-0 Alex Kocer (2014-17)...96-44-0 15. Stan Opp (1970-73)...94-19-1 16. Josh Sammons (1994-97)...92-51-0 18. Jeff Hohertz (1977-81)...88-23-1 19. David Kocer (2015-present)...87-44-0 20. Bryan Guzzo (1986-89)...86-47-0 21. Brian Loeffler (1990-94)...85-27-4 Kirk Simet (1976-80)...85-26-1 Howard Fullhart (1995-98)...85-48-2 24. Pat Timm (1994-98)...83-42-13 Jason Stripling (2004-09)...83-41-0 ---------------------------------------------------- Luke Zilverberg (2015-present)..77-39-0 Nate Rotert (2015-present)...75-33-0 at 133 pounds and Alex Kocer placed eighth at 149 pounds, giving SDSU its first All- Americans in the Division I era. As a team, the Jackrabbits posted their highest-ever finish at the NCAA Division I Championships with a 16th-place showing. SDSU was ranked nationally for all but the first week of the 2016-17 season, climbing as high as No. 16 in the USA Today/NWCA Top 25. Facing a challenging schedule, the Jackrabbits posted a 14-5 dual record, including an 8-1 mark against Big 12 Conference opponents. SDSU also was selected as a host site for the 2017 NWCA National Duals Championship Series. The Jackrabbits notched a third-place finish at the 2017 Big 12 Wrestling Championship, with Seth Gross being named the tournament s Most Outstanding Wrestler after winning the 133-pound title. Bono was also honored as the Big 12 Coach of the Year. In dual competition, Bono has led the Jackrabbits to a 50-39 record that includes three consecutive winning seasons for the first time at the Division I level. Bono s career dual record stands at 89-56, including a highly successful three-year run at Chattanooga. The Jackrabbits entered a new era during the 2015-16 season by joining the Big 12 Conference as an affiliate member. After dropping early season duals to nationally ranked Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State and Iowa, the Jackrabbits reeled off a school-record 12 consecutive dual victories that propelled them into the top 25 of the Division I team rankings for the first time. While leading the Jackrabbits, Bono was also tabbed as coach for the U.S. Men s Freestyle team at the 2013 Pan American Championships. In the world event, Bono led Team USA to a 13-point victory. Under Bono s leadership, the Jackrabbit wrestling program has consistently raised the bar in promoting the sport through innovative social media strategies. SDSU has received the Gold Standard honor from the National Wrestling Coaches Association and Elite Level Sport Marketing three times as part of their Best of Brand Awards. His teams also have performed well in the classroom, placing in the top 25 for team grade-point average in rankings compiled by the National Wrestling Coaches Association each of the past three seasons. Individually, seven Jackrabbits wrestlers were honored on the 2017 Academic All-Big 12 Conference Wrestling Team. Bono joined the UTC staff in 2005 after serving nine years as an assistant coach at Iowa State. He was the Cyclones head assistant coach for five seasons. Bono lettered at Iowa State from 1994-97 and ranks fifth on the program s all-time wins list with 130 victories. He won the NCAA 150-pound title as a junior and was a four-time NCAA participant. Bono won the Big Eight title as a junior and was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the inaugural Big 12 Conference Championship in 1997. He later served as an assistant coach at Iowa State for nine years, including holding the title of head assistant coach for five seasons before moving on to Chattanooga. Bono earned his bachelor s degree in exercise and sports science from Iowa State in 1997. THE ROSTER: The 2017-18 SDSU wrestling roster features 33 student-athletes from 10 different states. Of the 33 wrestlers, 10 are from Minnesota, with nine from South Dakota and Minnesota. Missouri is represented by four wrestlers, while two wrestlers hail from California, Iowa and Ohio. Colorado, Illinois, Kansas and Wisconsin each have one wrestler. By class, seven are seniors, four are juniors, five are sophomores, five are redshirt freshmen and 12 are true freshmen. WRESTLER WT. HT. YR. OVERALL DUAL HOMETOWN Alex Aarsvold 285 6-6 Fr. 3-7 0-0 Zumbrota, Minn. Isaac Andrade*** 141 5-7 Sr. 0-2 0-0 Redding, Calif. Brady Ayers*** 184 5-10 Sr. 6-2 1-0 Waterville, Minn. Connor Brown 125 5-6 Fr. 5-4 0-1 Oak Grove, Mo. Brett Bye 165 5-10 So. 10-3 0-0 Vermillion, S.D. Colten Carlson 149 5-10 R-Fr. 5-3 0-1 Willmar, Minn. Zach Carlson* 165 5-10 So. 4-3 0-1 Kerkhoven, Minn. Jaxon Fitzgerald* 141 5-7 Sr. 2-4 0-0 Palo Cedro, Calif. Nolan Funk 197 5-9 R-Fr. 0-0 0-0 Broomfield, Colo. Seth Gross** 133 5-9 Jr. 4-0 1-0 Apple Valley, Minn. Samuel Grove 184 6-1 Fr. 3-6 0-0 Moorhead, Minn. Kelby Hawkins 165 5-10 Fr. 4-6 0-0 Groton, S.D. Garrett Jordan 165 5-10 R-Fr. 4-5 0-0 St. Paris, Ohio Kasey Klapprodt* 165 5-10 So. 0-0 0-0 Rapid City, S.D. David Kocer*** 174 6-1 Sr. 7-1 1-0 Wagner, S.D. Anders Lantz 165 5-11 Fr. 4-4 0-0 Ellsworth, Wis. Alex Macki*** 285 5-10 Sr. 5-4 0-1 Cambridge, Iowa
ACTIVE WINS LEADERS WRESTLER YEAR CAREER RECORD David Kocer Sr. 87-44 Luke Zilverberg Sr. 77-39 Nate Rotert Sr. 75-33 Brady Ayers Sr. 65-49 Seth Gross Jr. 64-16 Logan Peterson Jr. 44-31 Isaac Andrade Sr. 39-46 Rylee Molitor 125 5-8 Fr. 7-4 0-0 Sartell, Minn. Kahlen Morris** 125 5-1 Jr. 3-4 0-0 Sioux Falls, S.D. Martin Mueller* 184 6-0 So. 4-1 0-1 Rapid City, S.D. Logan Peterson** 165 6-0 Jr. 5-3 0-0 Lake Lillian, Minn. Tyler Pieper** 133 5-4 Jr. 0-4 0-0 Davis, Ill. Henry Pohlmeyer* 141 5-8 So. 8-3 0-1 Johnston, Iowa Michael Prieto 149 5-7 R-Fr. 4-3 0-0 Garden City, Kan. Nate Rotert*** 197 6-0 Sr. 4-1 0-0 Spearfish, S.D. Hunter Shelton 157 5-8 Fr. 4-0 0-0 Kansas City, Mo. Devon Sievers 165 5-10 Fr. 4-7 0-0 Gary, S.D. Peyton Smith 157 5-7 Fr. 6-4 0-0 Savannah, Mo. Elias Vaoifi 174 5-9 Fr. 3-2 0-0 Independence, Mo. Kevin Vough 285 6-4 Fr. 11-5 0-0 Elyria, Ohio Aric Williams 149 5-10 Fr. 6-4 0-0 Pierre, S.D. Blake Wolters 285 6-1 R-Fr. 7-6 0-0 Pipestone, Minn. Luke Zilverberg*** 157 5-10 Sr. 8-2 1-0 Belle Plaine, Minn. * Number of letters earned Records from 2017-18 season Head Coach: Chris Bono Assistant Coaches: Jon Reader, Cody Caldwell Volunteer Assistant Coach: Zach Reed A LOOK AHEAD: The Jackrabbits continue dual action Dec. 3 by competing in the Dakota Showcase in Spearfish. The day-long event is scheduled to begin at noon Mountain (1 p.m. Central) at Spearfish High School, with action on two mats. The schedule for the quadrangular is as follows: Time Mat 1 Mat 2 Noon SDSU vs. Dakota Wesleyan Northern State vs. Augustana 1:30 p.m. SDSU vs. Northern State Dakota Wesleyan vs. Augustana 3 p.m. SDSU vs. Augustana Dakota Wesleyan vs. Northern State
2017-18 JACKRABBIT WRESTLING STATISTICS OVERALL DUAL MAJOR TECHNICAL FASTEST DUAL WRESTLER RECORD RECORD DEC. DEC. FALL FALL OTHER PIN TEAM PTS Alex Aarsvold 3-7 0-0 0-2 1-1 0-1 2-3 0-0 0:55 0 Isaac Andrade 0-2 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 N/A 0 Brady Ayers 6-2 1-0 4-0 1-1 0-1 1-0 0-0 2:28 3 Connor Brown 5-4 0-1 4-3 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 N/A 0 Brett Bye 10-3 0-0 6-3 1-1 2-0 1-0 0-0 1:22 0 Colten Carlson 5-3 0-1 1-2 2-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 5:51 0 Zach Carlson 4-3 0-1 3-2 0-1 0-0 1-0 0-0 0:57 0 Jaxon Fitzgerald 2-4 0-0 0-4 0-0 2-0 0-0 0-0 N/A 0 Seth Gross 4-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 3-0 0-0 0:56 3 Samuel Grove 3-6 0-0 1-5 1-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 1:15 0 Kelby Hawkins 4-6 0-0 3-4 0-1 1-0 0-1 0-0 N/A 0 Garrett Jordan 4-5 0-0 1-3 1-1 1-0 1-1 0-0 2:46 0 David Kocer 7-1 1-0 2-1 4-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 N/A 3 Anders Lantz 4-4 0-0 1-2 1-2 1-0 1-0 0-0 3:47 0 Alex Macki 5-4 0-1 1-3 1-0 0-0 3-1 0-0 0:32 0 Rylee Molitor 7-4 0-0 3-4 0-0 1-0 2-0 1-0 1:34 0 Kahlen Morris 3-4 0-0 2-4 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 5:35 0 Martin Mueller 4-1 0-1 2-1 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 N/A 0 Logan Peterson 5-3 2-1 2-1 0-1 1-0 0-0 0-0 1:34 0 Tyler Pieper 0-4 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-1 0-1 0-0 N/A 0 Henry Pohlmeyer 8-3 0-1 2-0 2-2 3-0 1-1 0-0 3:45 0 Michael Prieto 3-2 0-0 0-2 2-1 2-0 0-0 0-0 N/A 0 Nate Rotert 4-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 0-0 0-1 N/A 0 Hunter Shelton 4-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 0-0 2:51 0 Devon Sievers 4-7 0-0 2-4 0-2 1-1 1-0 0-0 1:23 0 Peyton Smith 6-4 0-0 1-1 2-1 2-2 1-0 0-0 3:19 0 Elias Vaoifi 3-2 0-0 2-1 1-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 N/A 0 Kevin Vough 11-5 0-0 3-2 0-1 0-0 7-2 1-0 0:18 0 Aric Williams 6-4 0-0 1-2 1-0 1-1 2-1 1-0 2:30 0 Blake Wolters 7-6 0-0 5-5 0-0 2-0 0-1 0-0 N/A 0 Luke Zilverberg 8-2 1-0 6-2 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1:49 3 Note: Other includes matches decided by forfeit, disqualification, injury default, etc. Statistics through Nov. 18, 2017
ALEX AARSVOLD Fr., 285 Pounds Zumbrota, Minnesota Pine Island H.S. 2017-18: 3-7 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 3-7 overall, 0-0 in duals ALEX AARSVOLD Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 Brandon Metz, North Dakota State L-major dec. (0-10) 0-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 Nate Rose, Minnesota L-tech. fall (3-15) 0-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Daniel Stibral, North Dakota State L-fall (2:53) 0-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Jerrad Nieland, North Dakota State W-major dec. (9-0) 1-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Jacob Belland, Minot State L-dec. (2-7) 1-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 285 Bryce Kallenbach, Concordia (Minn.) L-dec. (3-10) 1-5 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 285 Tyshaun Brown, Jamestown W-fall (4:30) 2-5 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 285 Tavarous Davis, Northland CTC W-fall (0:55) 3-5 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 285 Joshuah Vigil-Harrison, Minot State L-fall (5:43) 3-6 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 285 Kevin Vough, South Dakota STate L-fall (0:50) 3-7 0-0 Fourth ISAAC ANDRADE Sr., 141 Pounds Redding, California Foothill H.S. 2013-14: 11-14 overall, 0-5 in duals 2014-15: 18-19 overall, 7-12 in duals 2016-17: 10-11 overall, 5-5 in duals 2017-18: 0-2 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 39-46 overall, 12-22 in duals ISAAC ANDRADE Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 141 Nathan Ryan, Briar Cliff L-dec. (7-12) 0-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 141 Christian Miller, unattached L-dec. (1-3) 0-2 0-0 BRADY AYERS Sr., 184 Pounds Waterville, Minnesota Waterville-Elysian-Morristown H.S. 2013-14: 19-15 overall, 3-4 in duals 2014-15: 18-16 overall, 9-8 in duals 2015-16: 22-16 overall, 9-10 in duals 2017-18: 6-2 overall, 1-0 in duals Career Totals: 65-49 overall, 22-22 in duals BRADY AYERS Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 184 Austin Ward, Augustana W-dec. (5-0) 1-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 184 Dylan Anderson, Minnesota W-major dec. (12-2) 2-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 184 Taylor Venz, Nebraska L-tech. fall (1-17, 5:32) 2-1 0-0 Second Bison Open 11-11-2017 184 Matthew Rabe, Minot State W-fall (2:28) 3-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 184 John Frisco, Minnesota W-dec. (5-2) 4-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 184 Dylan Anderson, Minnesota W-dec. (8-3) 5-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 184 Martin Mueller, South Dakota State L-major dec. (3-13) 5-2 0-0 Second Dual vs. Minnesota 11-17-2017 197 Bobby Steveson, Minnesota W-dec. (8-6, SV-1) 6-2 1-0
CONNOR BROWN Fr., 125 Pounds Oak Grove, Missouri Oak Grove H.S. 2017-18: 5-4 overall, 0-1 in duals Career Totals: 5-3 overall, 0-0 in duals CONNOR BROWN Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 125 Isiah Lysius, Briar Cliff W-major dec. (11-2) 1-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 125 Mitchell Maginnis, Nebraska W-dec. (7-4) 2-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 125 Ethan Lizak, Minnesota L-dec. (2-8) 2-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 125 Kris Williams, Nebraska L-dec. (4-11) 2-2 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 125 Joshua Portillo, unattached W-dec. (6-0) 3-2 0-0 Fifth Bison Open 11-11-2017 125 Cole Jones, Minnesota State-Moorhead W-dec. (5-3) 4-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 125 Paul Bianchi, North Dakota state W-dec. (8-4) 5-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 125 Skyler Petry, Minnesota L-dec. (6-8) 5-3 0-0 Dual vs. Minnesota 11-17-2017 125 Ethan Lizak, Minnesota L-major dec. (0-11) 5-4 0-1 BRETT BYE So., 165 Pounds Vermillion, South Dakota Vermillion H.S. 2015-16: Redshirted 2016-17: 10-9 overall, 0-0 in duals 2017-18: 10-3 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 20-12 overall, 0-0 in duals BRETT BYE Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Bruce Lemon, Augustana W-dec. (6-2) 1-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Andrew Fogarty, North Dakota State L-major dec. (1-12) 1-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Travis Willers, Iowa Central W-major dec. (13-2) 2-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Colin Carr, Minnesota W-dec. (6-4) 3-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Zach Carlson, South Dakota State L-dec. (0-6) 3-2 0-0 Sixth Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Tyler Sharron, Minot State W-dec. (8-1) 4-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Remington Meagher, MSU-Moorhead W, tech. fall (19-0) 5-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Logan Peterson, South Dakota State L-dec. (3-7) 5-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Devon Sievers, South Dakota State W-tech. fall (15-0) 6-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Weston Dobler, MSU-Moorhead W-dec. (6-0) 7-3 0-0 Third Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Frank Straka, Minot State W-fall (1:22) 8-3 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Travis Holt, St. Cloud State W-dec. (8-2) 9-3 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Devin Fitzpatrick, St. Cloud State W-dec. (6-1) 10-3 0-0 CHAMPION
COLTEN CARLSON R-Fr., 149 Pounds Willmar, Minnesota Willmar H.S. 2016-17: Redshirted 2017-18: 5-3 overall, 0-1 in duals Career Totals: 5-3 overall, 0-1 in duals COLTEN CARLSON Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 149 Collin Purinton, Nebraska L-dec. (3-9) 0-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 149 Jake Bergeland, Minnesota W-major dec. (13-5) 1-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 149 Carson Brolsma, Minnesota L-major dec. (1-12) 1-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 149 Gavin Sutton, North Dakota State W-dec. (6-4) 2-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 149 Tanner Crissler, Minot State W-major dec. (12-0) 3-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 149 Kyle Gliva, North Dakota State W-fall (5:51) 4-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 149 Mitchell Bengston, North Dakota State W-injury forfeit (1:45) 5-2 0-0 CHAMPION Dual vs. Minnesota 11-17-2017 149 Hunter Marko, Minnesota L-dec. (2-3) 5-3 0-1 ZACH CARLSON So., 165 Pounds Kerkhoven, Minnesota Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg H.S. 2015-16: Redshirted 2016-17: 5-5 overall, 2-1 in duals 2017-18: 4-3 overall, 0-1 in duals Career Totals: 9-8 overall, 2-2 in duals ZACH CARLSON Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Collin Campbell, Briar Cliff W-fall (0:57) 1-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Travis Willers, Iowa Central W-dec. (9-3) 2-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Logan Peterson, South Dakota State W-dec. (5-1) 3-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Nick Wanzek, Minnesota L-dec. (9-12) 3-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Brett Bye, South Dakota State W-dec. (6-0) 4-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Andrew Fogarty, North Dakota State L-major dec. (1-12) 4-2 0-0 Fourth Dual vs. Minnesota 11-17-2017 165 Nick Wanzek, Minnesota L-dec. (5-8) 4-3 0-1 JAXON FITZGERALD Sr., 141 Pounds Palo Cedro, California Foothill H.S. 2014-15: 9-13 overall, 1-1 in duals 2015-16: 7-6 overall, 1-1 in duals 2016-17: 13-7 overall, 0-0 in duals 2017-18: 2-4 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 31-30 overall, 2-2 in duals JAXON FITZGERALD Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 141 Brent Jones, Minnesota L-dec. (3-6) 0-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 141 Colin Ayers, Augustana L-dec. (4-7) 0-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 141 Brody Schmidt, North Dakota State W-tech. fall (18-2) 1-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 141 Mason Schulz, Minn. State-Moorhead L-dec. (1-8) 1-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 141 Dimitri Grivas, Minot State W-tech. fall (16-1) 2-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 141 Taylor Nein, North Dakota State L-dec. (4-7) 2-4 0-0
SETH GROSS Jr., 133 Pounds Apple Valley, Minnesota Apple Valley H.S./University of Iowa 2015-16: 26-14 overall, 12-6 in duals [NCAA qualifier] 2016-17: 34-2 overall, 17-0 in duals [All-American] 2016-17: 3-0 overall, 0-0 in duals [All-American] Career Totals: 63-16 overall, 29-6 in duals SETH GROSS Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Bison Open 11-11-2017 133 Nicholas Pereira, Minota State W-fall (0:56) 1-0 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 133 Sawyer Degen, North Dakota State W-fall (0:57) 2-0 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 133 McGwire Midkiff, North Dakota State W-fall (4:32) 3-0 0-0 CHAMPION Dual vs. Minnesota 11-17-2017 133 Mitch McKee, Minnesota W-dec. (9-4) 4-0 1-0 SAMUEL GROVE Fr., 184 Pounds Moorhead, Minnesota Moorhead H.S. 2017-18: 3-6 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 3-6 overall, 0-0 in duals SAMUEL GROVE Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 184 Chaka Johnson, Iowa Central W-fall (1:15) 1-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 184 Taylor Venz, Nebraska L-fall (3:55) 1-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 184 Tijani Karaborni, Minnesota W-dec. (4-0) 2-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 184 Caleb Shanks, Briar Cliff L-dec. (1-4) 2-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 184 Dylan Anderson, Minnesota L-dec. (3-7) 2-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 184 Keegan Berry, Minot State L-dec. (0-3) 2-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 184 Riley Vanik, St. Cloud State W-major dec. (8-0) 3-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 184 Riley Lura, Northern State L-dec. (2-4, SV-1) 3-5 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 184 Jonah Lange, Concordia (Minn.) L-dec. (2-3) 3-6 0-0 KELBY HAWKINS Fr., 165 Pounds Groton, South Dakota Webster Area H.S. 2017-18: 4-6 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 4-6 overall, 0-0 in duals KELBY HAWKINS Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Zach Davis, Briar Cliff L-dec. (0-6) 0-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Travis Willers, Iowa Central L-dec. (6-12) 0-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Devon Sievers, South Dakota State W-dec. (4-1) 1-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Andrew Fogarty, North Dakota State L-fall (2:37) 1-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Weston Dobler, Minn. State-Moorhead L-dec. (203) 1-4 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Devon Sievers, South Dakota State W-dec. (6-4) 2-4 0-0 Fifth Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Richard Dralu, Northland CTC W-tech. fall (18-3) 3-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Hunter Grau, St. Cloud State L-major dec. (6-14) 3-5 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Justin Dravis, Minn. State-Moorhead W-dec. (9-4) 4-5 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Josh Barzowski, St. Cloud State L-dec. (1-8) 4-6 0-0
GARRETT JORDAN R-Fr., 165 Pounds St. Paris, Ohio St. Paris Graham Local H.S. 2016-17: Redshirted 2017-18: 4-5 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 4-5 overall, 0-0 in duals GARRETT JORDAN Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Andrew Fogarty, North Dakota State L-major dec. (1-11) 0-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Johnny Blankenship, Nebraska L-dec. (5-8) 0-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Richard Dralu, Northland CTC W-tech. fall (16-0) 1-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Logan Peterson, South Dakota State L-dec. (4-5) 1-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Anders Lantz, South Dakota State W-major dec. (13-2) 2-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Weston Dobler, Minn. State-Moorhead L-fall (1:45) 2-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Travis Deegan, Concordia (Minn.) W-dec. (7-4) 3-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Devin Fitzpatrick, St. Cloud State L-dec. (3-8) 3-5 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Frank Straka, Minot State W-fall (2:46) 4-5 0-0 Fourth DAVID KOCER Sr., 174 Pounds Wagner, South Dakota Wagner H.S. 2014-15: 26-20 overall, 7-12 in duals 2015-16: 30-13 overall, 16-5 in duals [NCAA qualifier] 2016-17: 24-10 overall, 15-4 in duals [NCAA qualifier] 2017-18: 7-1 overall, 1-0 in duals Career Totals: 87-44 overall, 36-21 in duals DAVID KOCER Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 174 Austin Lamm, Iowa Central W-major dec. (16-2) 1-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 174 Jordon Rothers, Minnesota W-major dec. (9-0) 2-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 174 Brandon Krone, Minnesota W-dec. (8-1) 3-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 174 Mikey Labriola, Nebraska L-dec. (3-7) 3-1 0-0 Second Bison Open 11-11-2017 174 Nick Knutson, North Dakota State W-major dec. (14-3) 4-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 174 Colton Clingenpeel, North Dakota State W-major dec. (8-0) 5-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 174 Michael Otomo, North Dakota State W-tech. fall (19-4) 6-1 0-0 CHAMPION Dual vs. Minnesota 11-17-2018 174 Chris Pfarr, Minnesota W-dec. (6-2) 7-1 1-0 ANDERS LANTZ Fr., 165 Pounds Ellsworth, Wisconsin Ellsworth H.S. 2017-18: 4-4 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 4-4 overall, 0-0 in duals ANDERS LANTZ Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Andrew Fogarty, North Dakota State L-major dec. (1-10) 0-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Luis Lopez, Minot State W-major dec. (11-2) 1-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Garrett Jordan, South Dakota State L-major dec. (2-13) 1-2 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Remington Meagher, MSU-Moorhead W-tech. fall (16-0) 2-2 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Josh Barzowski, St. Cloud State W-dec. (3-2) 3-2 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Hunter Grau, St. Cloud State L-dec. (7-8) 3-3 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Sakai Kelly, St. Cloud State W-fall (3:47) 4-3 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Josh Barzowski, St. Cloud State L-dec. (2-5) 4-4 0-0 Fourth
ALEX MACKI Sr., 285 Pounds Cambridge, Iowa Ballard H.S. 2014-15: 11-12 overall, 0-0 in duals 2015-16: 8-19 overall, 5-15 in duals 2016-17: 9-17 overall, 6-13 in duals 2017-18: 5-4 overall, 0-1 in duals Career Totals: 33-52 overall, 11-29 in duals ALEX MACKI Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 Scott Dollison, Briar Cliff W-fall (3:22) 1-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 Patrick Grayson, Nebraska L-dec. (1-3) 1-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 Nate Rose, Minnesota L-fall (2:02) 1-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Jerrad Nieland, North Dakota State W-major dec. (16-5) 2-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Nate Rose, Minnesota W-dec. (6-5) 3-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Brandon Metz, North Dakota State L-dec. (3-5, TB-1) 3-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Jacob Belland, Minot State W-fall (4:05) 4-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Kevin Vough, South Dakota State W-fall (0:32) 5-3 0-0 Third Dual vs. Minnesota 11-17-2017 285 Rylee Streifel, Minnesota L-dec. (1-4) 5-4 0-1 RYLEE MOLITOR Fr., 133 Pounds Sartell, Minnesota Sartell-St. Stephen H.S. 2017-18: 7-4 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 7-4 overall, 0-0 in duals RYLEE MOLITOR Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 133 Zak Hensley, Nebraska L-dec. (4-11) 0-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 133 Kaiden Gosselink, Iowa Central W-tech. fall (17-1, 6:28) 1-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 133 McGwire Midkiff, North Dakota State L-dec. (2-3) 1-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 133 Aaron Sistrunk, Minn. State-Moorhead W-dec. (7-1) 2-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 133 McGwire Midkiff, North Dakota State L-dec. (2-7) 2-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 133 Ryan Ford, Northland CTC W-fall (1:34) 3-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 133 Sawyer Degen, North Dakota State W-dec. (4-2) 4-3 0-0 Third Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 133 Garrett Vos, St. Cloud State L-dec. (5-7, SV-1) 4-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 133 Rees Lehman, Northland CTC W-fall (1:58) 5-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 133 Joel Salomon, St. Cloud State W-injury default 6-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 133 Garrett Vos, St. Cloud State W-dec. (7-6) 7-4 0-0 Third KAHLEN MORRIS Jr., 125 Pounds Sioux Falls, South Dakota Roosevelt H.S. 2015-16: 2-14 overall, 1-4 in duals 2016-17: 7-11 overall, 0-1 in duals 2017-18: 3-4 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 12-29 overall, 1-5 in duals KAHLEN MORRIS Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 125 Mitchell Maginnis, Nebraska L-dec. (2-3) 0-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 125 Isiah Lysius, Briar Cliff W-dec. (8-4) 1-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 125 Brandon Carroll, Augustana W-dec. (4-2, SV-1) 2-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 125 Kris Williams, Nebraska L-dec. (4-8) 2-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 125 Paul Bianchi, North Dakota State L-dec. (5-12) 2-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 125 Tirso Lara, North Dakota State W-fall (5:35) 3-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 125 Cole Jones, Minn. State-Moorhead L-dec. (3-5) 3-4 0-0
MARTIN MUELLER So., 184 Pounds Rapid City, South Dakota Rapid City Central H.S. 2016-17: 16-13 overall, 9-9 in duals 2017-18: 4-1 overall, 0-1 in duals Career Totals: 20-14 overall, 9-10 in duals MARTIN MUELLER Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Bison Open 11-11-2017 184 Cody Pahan, unattached W-tech. fall (16-0) 1-0 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 184 Mitchell Kotschevar, MSU-Moorhead W-dec. (13-12) 2-0 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 184 Tyler McNutt, North Dakota State W-dec. (6-3) 3-0 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 184 Brady Ayers, South Dakota State W-major dec. (13-3) 4-0 0-0 Dual vs. Minnesota 11-17-2017 184 Owen Webster, Minnesota L-dec. (2-6) 4-1 0-1 LOGAN PETERSON Jr., 165 Pounds Lake Lillian, Minn. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City H.S. 2015-16: 17-12 overall, 3-3 in duals 2016-17: 21-15 overall, 9-6 in duals 2017-18: 5-3 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 43-30 overall, 12-9 in duals LOGAN PETERSON Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Regan Bye, Augustana W-major dec. (19-8) 1-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Zach Carlson, South Dakota State L-dec. (1-5) 1-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Bruce Lemon, Augustana W-major dec. (12-3) 2-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Andrew Fogarty, North Dakota State L-tech. fall (0-15, 6:54) 2-2 0-0 T-Fifth Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Frank Straka, Minot State W-fall (1:34) 3-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Garrett Jordan, South Dakota State W-dec. (5-4) 4-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Brett Bye, South Dakota State W-dec. (7-3) 5-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Andrew Fogarty, North Dakota State L-major dec. (0-9) 5-3 0-0 TYLER PIEPER Jr., 133 Pounds Davis, Illinois Dakota H.S. 2015-16: 5-12 overall, 2-0 in duals 2016-17: 3-9 overall, 1-1 in duals 2017-18: 0-4 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 8-25 overall, 3-1 in duals TYLER PIEPER Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 133 McGwire Midkiff, North Dakota State L-tech. fall (4-21, 4:48) 0-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 133 Sawyer Degen, North Dakota State L-fall (4:52) 0-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 133 McGwire Midkiff, North Dakota State L-major dec. (8-22) 0-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 133 Aaron Sistrunk, Minn. State-Moorhead L-major dec. (0-12) 0-4 0-0
HENRY POHLMEYER So., 141 Pounds Johnston, Iowa Johnston H.S. 2016-17: 11-12 overall, 3-6 in duals 2017-18: 8-3 overall, 0-1 in duals Career Totals: 19-15 overall, 3-7 in duals HENRY POHLMEYER Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 141 Brody Schmidt, North Dakota State W-tech. fall (17-0) 1-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 141 Gannon Volk, Minnesota L-fall (2:54) 1-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 141 Aric Williams, South Dakota State W-tech. fall (15-0) 2-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 141 Brent Jones, Minnesota W-dec. (8-2) 3-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 141 Eric Clarke, Iowa Central W-major dec. (8-0) 4-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 141 Colin Ayers, Augustana W-dec. (7-0) 5-1 0-0 Third Bison Open 11-11-2017 141 Shane Williams Jr., Minot State W-fall (3:45) 6-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 141 Taylor Nein, North Dakota State W-major dec. (10-0) 7-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 141 Mason Schulz, Minn. State-Moorhead W-tech. fall (17-2) 8-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 141 Sam Hampton, North Dakota State L-major dec. (0-14) 8-2 0-0 Second Dual vs. Minnesota 11-17-2017 141 Tommy Thorn, Minnesota L-major dec. (4-13) 8-3 0-1 MICHAEL PRIETO R-Fr., 149 Pounds Garden City, Kansas Garden City H.S. 2016-17: Redshirted 2017-18: 4-3 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 4-3 overall, 0-0 in duals MICHAEL PRIETO Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Bison Open 11-11-2017 149 Zach Scott, Minn. State-Moorhead W-tech. fall (19-2) 1-0 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 149 Mitchell Bengston, North Dakota State L-dec. (1-6) 2-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 149 Anthony Battle, Minot State W-tech. fall (18-0) 2-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 149 Peyton Smith, South Dakota State W-major dec. (12-0) 3-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 149 Mitchell Friedman, North Dakota State L-major dec. (2-10) 3-2 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 149 Ben Baumgartner, Concordia (Minn.) W-major dec. (19-8) 4-2 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 149 Jake Barzowski, St. Cloud State L-dec. (1-2) 4-3 0-0 Second NATE ROTERT Sr., 197 Pounds Spearfish, South Dakota Spearfish H.S. 2014-15: 22-12 overall, 12-4 in duals [NCAA qualifier] 2015-16: 27-11 overall, 12-5 in duals [NCAA qualifier] 2016-17: 22-9 overall, 12-4 in duals [NCAA qualifier] 2017-18: 4-1 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 75-33 overall, 36-13 in duals NATE ROTERT Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 197 Brenden Hansen, Iowa Central W-tech. fall (20-2, 2:08) 1-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 197 Cade Svoboda, Nebraska W-tech. fall (16-0, 3:16) 2-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 197 Eric Schultz, Nebraska W-dec. (6-5, TB-2) 3-0 0-0 CHAMPION Bison Open 11-11-2017 197 Briley Crissler, Minot State W-major dec. (10-0) 4-0 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 197 August Peplinski, North Dakota State L-DQ 4-1 0-0
HUNTER SHELTON Fr., 157 Pounds Kansas City, Missouri Oak Park H.S. 2017-18: 4-0 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 4-0 overall, 0-0 in duals HUNTER SHELTON Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 157 Brandt Ackerman, Minot State W-fall (2:51) 1-0 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 157 Luis Alvarado, Mary W-major dec. (11-0) 2-0 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 157 Anthony Struntz, Concordia (Minn.) W-dec. (5-2) 3-0 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 157 Joseph Lopez, Minot State W-fall (5:24) 4-0 0-0 CHAMPION DEVON SIEVERS Fr., 165 Pounds Gary, South Dakota Deuel H.S. 2017-18: 4-7 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 4-7 overall, 0-0 in duals DEVON SIEVERS Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Nick Knutson, North Dakota State L-major dec. (5-15) 0-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 165 Johnny Blankenship, Nebraska L-dec. (0-4) 0-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Weston Dobler, Minn. State-Moorhead W-dec. (3-2) 1-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Kelby Hawkins, South Dakota State L-dec. (1-4) 1-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Tyler Sharron, Minot State W-dec. (7-5) 2-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Justin Dravis, Minn. State-Moorhead W-tech. fall (17-1) 3-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Brett Bye, South Dakota State L-tech. fall (0-15) 3-4 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 165 Kelby Hawkins, South Dakota State L-dec. (4-6) 3-5 0-0 Sixth Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Emmanuel Steele, Northland CTC W-fall (1:23) 4-5 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Devin Donovan, St. Cloud State L-major dec. (1-11) 4-6 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 165 Tyler Sharron, Minot State L-dec. (5-7) 4-7 0-0 PEYTON SMITH R-Fr., 149 Pounds Savannah, Missouri Savannah H.S. 2017-18: 6-4 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 6-4 overall, 0-0 in duals PEYTON SMITH Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 149 Gavin Sutton, North Dakota State W-fall (3:19) 1-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 149 Tyler Waterson, Minnesota L-dec. (6-12) 1-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 149 Alex Lloyd, unattached W-dec. (4-3) 2-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 149 Jordan Shearer, Nebraska L-tech. fall (0-15) 2-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 149 Max Miller, Minot State W-major dec. (19-9) 3-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 149 Kyle Gliva, North Dakota State L-major dec. (0-8) 3-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 149 Michael Prieto, South Dakota State L-tech. fall (0-18) 3-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 149 John Roddick, St. Cloud State W-major dec. (17-3) 4-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 149 Alexander Skaare, Concordia (Minn.) W-tech. fall (16-1) 5-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 149 Max Miller, Minot State W-tech. fall (15-0) 6-4 0-0
ELIAS VAOIFI Fr., 174 Pounds Independence, Mo. Fort Osage H.S. 2017-18: 3-2 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 3-2 overall, 0-0 in duals ELIAS VAOIFI Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 174 Jake Johnson, Concordia (Minn.) L-dec. (4-9) 0-1 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 174 Theo Robison, Jamestown W-dec. (7-4) 1-1 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 174 Tanner Smith, Jamestown W-major dec. (20-10) 2-1 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 174 Jake Johnson, Concordia (Minn.) L-fall (6:18) 2-2 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 174 Gabe Jaurequi-Diaz, Jamestown W-dec. (7-3) 3-2 0-0 Fifth KEVIN VOUGH Fr., 285 Pounds Elyria, Ohio Elyria H.S. 2017-18: 11-5 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 11-5 overall, 0-0 in duals KEVIN VOUGH Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 Wyatt Wreidt, Nebraska L-dec. (0-6) 0-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 Jordan Hill, unattached W-DQ (6:02) 1-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 Blake Wolters, South Dakota State W-dec. (5-4) 2-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 Nate Rose, Minnesota W-dec. (4-3) 3-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 David Jensen, Nebraska L-major dec. (2-16) 3-2 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 Patrick Grayson, Nebraska L-fall (1:54) 3-3 0-0 Sixth Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Joshuah Vigil-Harrison, Minot State W-fall (3:42) 4-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Alex Kubicek, Minn. State-Moorhead W-fall (1:39) 5-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Daniel Stibral, North Dakota State L-dec. (0-6) 5-4 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Blake Wolters, South Dakota State W-dec. (7-2) 6-4 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Alex Macki, South Dakota State L-fall (0:32) 6-5 0-0 Fourth Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 285 Tyshaun Brown, Jamestown W-fall (1:09) 7-5 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 285 Tavarous Davis, Northland CTC W-fall (0:18) 8-5 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 285 Joshuah Vigil-Harrison, Minot State W-fall (2:56) 9-5 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 285 Bryce Kallenbach, Concorida (Minn.) W-fall (2:20) 10-5 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 285 Alex Aarsvold, South Dakota State W-fall (0:50) 11-5 0-0
ARIC WILLIAMS Fr., 141 Pounds Pierre, South Dakota Pierre H.S. 2017-18: 6-4 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 6-4 overall, 0-0 in duals ARIC WILLIAMS Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 141 Taylor Nein, North Dakota State L-dec. (6-7) 0-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 141 Henry Pohlmeyer, South Dakota State L-tech. fall (0-15, 5:27) 0-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 141 Jemmario Jones, Northland CTC W-tech. fall (18-0) 1-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 141 Sam Hampton, North Dakota State L-fall (2:31) 1-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 141 Rashidi Kikopa, Northland CTC W-fall (2:30) 2-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 141 Nicolas Colunga, North Dakota State L-dec. (4-10) 2-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 141 Marco Ramirezlazos, Minot State W-dec. (11-5) 3-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 141 Ryan Ford, Northland CTC W-fall (4:42) 4-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 141 Riley Alderman, Northern State W-medical forfeit 5-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-18-2017 141 Griffin Hieb, Northern State W-major dec. (13-1) 6-4 0-0 CHAMPION BLAKE WOLTERS R-Fr., 285 Pounds Pipestone, Minnesota Pipestone Area H.S. 2016-17: Redshirted 2017-18: 7-6 overall, 0-0 in duals Career Totals: 7-6 overall, 0-0 in duals BLAKE WOLTERS Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 Matt Wilke, Briar Cliff W-dec. (5-2) 1-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 Rylee Streifel, Minnesota L-dec. (0-6) 1-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 285 Kevin Vough, South Dakota State L-dec. (4-5) 1-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Tavarous Davis, Northland CTC W-tech. fall (15-0) 2-2 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Brandon Metz, North Dakota State L-fall (1:49) 2-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Josuah Vigil-Harrison, Minot State W-dec. (12-7) 3-3 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Kevin Vough, South Dakota State L-dec. (2-7) 3-4 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 285 Jacob Belland, Minot State W-dec. (3-2) 4-4 0-0 Fifth Finn Grinaker Open 11-17-2017 285 Jacob Belland, Minot State W-dec. (8-4) 5-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-17-2017 285 Alex Kubicek, Minn. State-Moorhead W-tech. fall (17-2) 6-4 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-17-2017 285 Lawrence Phillips, St. Cloud State L-dec. (3-4) 6-5 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-17-2017 285 Mitchell Eull, Minot State L-dec. (3-9) 6-6 0-0 Finn Grinaker Open 11-17-2017 285 Austin Moen, Minot State W-dec. (8-4) 7-6 0-0 Third
LUKE ZILVERBERG Sr., 157 Pounds Belle Plaine, Minnesota Belle Plaine H.S. 2014-15: 21-15 overall, 5-8 in duals 2015-16: 22-12 overall, 8-6 in duals 2016-17: 26-10 overall, 15-3 in duals [NCAA qualifier] 2017-18: 8-2 overall, 1-0 in duals Career Totals: 77-39 overall, 29-17 in duals LUKE ZILVERBERG Date Wt. Opponent, School Result Overall Record Dual Record Notes Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 157 Jackson Sweeney, Augustana W-dec. (8-2) 1-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 157 Keenan Cook, Iowa Central W-fall (1:49) 2-0 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 157 Tyler Berger, Nebraska L-dec. (1-3, SV-1) 2-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 157 Alex Crowe, Minnesota W-dec. (6-3) 3-1 0-0 Daktronics Open 11-5-2017 157 Miles Patton, Minnesota W-dec. (5-1) 4-1 0-0 Third Bison Open 11-11-2017 157 Zach Berry, Minot State W-major dec. (14-3) 5-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 157 Jose Champagne, Minnesota W-dec. (5-1) 6-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 157 Nick Mergen, North Dakota State W-dec. (3-2) 7-1 0-0 Bison Open 11-11-2017 157 Clayton Ream, North Dakota State L-dec. (3-8) 7-2 0-0 Dual vs. Minnesota 11-17-2017 157 Jake Short, Minnesota W-dec. (5-2) 8-2 1-0