MAT RATS CLASS AA SECTION 8

FAVORITES: THIEF RIVER FALLS PROWLERS AND THE STAPLES CARDINALS


DARKHORSES: FERGUS FALLS OTTERS AND THE PERHAM YELLOW JACKETS


THIEF RIVER FALLS PROWLERS

Head Coach: Kenny Geiser
Enrollment: 550
Section: 8AA

The Prowlers of Thief River Falls will have back from their 18-8 and Section 8AAA team four state qualifiers, three section place winners and seven others with a great deal of experience. They did graduate three state qualifiers including two state place winners, but look for them to challenge those dual meet marks of last season. The Prowlers should make a strong challenge to repeat as section champions and make some improvement on those dual meet marks if they stay healthy thru out the season. Holden Nelson, Austin Hjelle, Nathan Holecek and Craig Williams will be their key leaders thru out the season.

18-8 Overall
Section 8AA Champions
Ten Section Place Winners/Seven State Qualifiers/Two State Placers
Third Place Fertile "Northwest" Tourney: 149.5 Pts. (9 Placers)
Fourth Place Wadena-Deer Creek "Wolverine" Tourney: 147.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Third Place Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 166.5 Pts. (5 Placers) 36 Teams
Third Place Thief River Falls "Prowler" Tourney: 156 Pts. (12 Placers)
Nineteenth Place Fargo "Rumble on the Red" Tourney: 95.5 Pts. (2 Placers) 56 Teams

Returning Wrestlers:
Holden Nelson 11th 39-7 1st Section
Austin Hjelle 10th 35-12 2nd Section
Nathan Holecek 9th 33-12 2nd Section
Craig Williams 12th 29-13 2nd Section
Jon Erickson 11th 27-15 3rd Section
Ben Kurcera 12th 21-18 4th Section
Logan Alten 12th 21-21 5th Section
Noah Bernier 9th 21-16
S;pencer Hron 10th 14-17
David Erickson 12th 5-8
Cody Bannert 12th 9-21
Stephen Holocek 9th 3-11
Jordan Kazmierczak 12th 2-7
Nolan Dyrdal 10th 3-22

Graduates:
Jacoby Bergerson 46-4 1st Sec./4th State (147-11 Career)
Chaz Abrahamson 41-4 1st Section (151-31 Career)
Nick Cerantes 22-4 2nd Sec./4th State (95-40 Career)
Travis Dagan 2-3

STAPLES-MOTLEY CARDINALS

Head Coach: Dan Bjerga
Enrollment: 372
Section: 8AA

The Cardinals of Staples-Motley posted a very good dual marks last season with a 20-8 record and they were section runner up. In addition to that they were also Mid-State Conference Champions. Back from that very good team are two state qualifiers, four section place winners and ten others with a great deal of experience. Look for this crew to challenge those dual meet marks from last season. Despite the fact they graduated three seniors, which one includes a state qualifier and a section place winner. The Cardinals should challenge for section and conference honors. Blake Petrich, Jordan Heldman, Brent Lisson, Blake Miller, Brady Killian and Austin Redemske should be their key leaders thru out the season.

20-8 Overall
5-0 Mid-State Conference Champions
Section 8AA Runner Up
Eight Section Place Winners/ Three State Qualifiers
First Place Mid-State Conference Tourney: 187.5 PTs. (13 Placers)
First Place Walker "Wolf Pack" Tourney: 230 Pts. (12 Placers)
First Place Staples "Don Dravis" Duals: (3-0)
Second Place Kimball "Cub" Duals: (2-1)
Eleventh Place Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 100.5 Pts. (5 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Blake Petrich 12th 38-8 1st Sec./3rd State/AC
Jordan Heldman 11th 35-8 3rd Section/AC
Brent Lisson 11th 35-7 2nd Section
Blake Miller 11th 30-7 3rd Section
Brady Killian 12th 29-14 3rd Section/AC
David DeYonge 12th 18-17 3rd Section
Austin Redemske 12th 16-17
Josh Becker 11th 16-17
Tyler Poqreba 11th 14-24
Gage Brown 10th 9-7
Cody Drone 12th 8-22
Brandon Flickenger 11th 4-2
Tyler O'Brien 12th 3-4
David Hobson 11th 2-7
Austin Poqreba 8th 2-17
Austin Benson 10th 2-1

Graduates:
Chandler Trout 39-5 1st Section/AC (93-33 Career)
Gavin Kadlec 26-16 3rd Section (38-38 Career)
Tom Zaellner 6-23



PERHAM YELLOW JACKETS

Head Coach: Robb Moser
Enrollment: 413
Section: 8AA

The Yellow Jackets of Perham have back from their 16-10 dual meet campaign and final four appearance in the section dual meet tourney. They return four state qualifiers, six section place winners and six others with a great deal of varsity experience. They did graduate three very good seniors last spring, but look for the Yellow Jackets to make a huge improvement on those dual meet marks from last season. Look for this team to make a very strong challenge for Section and Conference honors. Jessie Hein, Cody Nylander, Luke Sailor and Brandon Lueders will be their key leaders thru out the season.

16-10 Overall
Final Four Section 8AA
Ten Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers
Second Place Heart of Lakes Tourney: 168 Pts. (12 Placers)
Third Place Wadena-Deer Creek "Wolverine" Tourney: 172 Pts. (12 Placers)
Third Place Bemidji "Rick Lee" Tourney: 174.5 Pts (12 Placers)
Fifth Place Perham "Barrel of Fun" Tourney: 129 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fourth Place Frazee "Les Kerstcher" Duals: (1-2)
Fourth Place Grand Forks Central "Sertoma" Duals: (4-2)

Returning Wrestlers:
Jesse Hein 12th 41-2 1st Section
Luke Sailor 11th 29-14 1st Section
Cody Nylander 11th 31-9 1st Section
Brandon Lueders 12th 29-13 2nd Section
Ty Haverland 12th 23-20 4th Section
Josh Werner 11th 22-21 5th Section
Sam Pirrotta 10th 18-16 4th Section
Brady Sazama 11th 15-26 5th Section
Payton Jordahl 10th 15-17
William Parks 9th 9-19 6th Section
Garrett Biegler 12th 7-16 6th Section
Andrew Moberg 12th 9-13
Jacob Monson 9th 5-12
Patrick Glynn 9th 5-7
John Huber 11th 2-9
Colin Neitzke 9th 2-1

Graduates:
James Harlow 24-9 Injured
David langlie 19-17 5th Section
Gene Schleeter 14-24
Jesus Guardado 0-3


FERGUS FALLS OTTERS

Head Coach: Mark Aho
Enrollment: 730
Section: 8AA

The Otters of Fergus Falls posted 13-8 dual meet marks and tied for the CLC championship. Back from this team are two state qualifiers, five section place winners and seven others with experience. The Otters did graduate two state qualifiers, but look for this team to improve over the course of the season. They could challenge those dual meet marks from last season. They should make a challenge for a top four spot in the section dual meet campaign and conference honors. Abbott Aho, Matt Laugen, Tyler Giza, Harvey McMahon and Hayden Zenner should all be key leaders thru out the season.

13-8 Overall
7-2 Central Lakes Conference (Tied for Championship)
Final Four Section 8AA
Nine Section Place Winners/Four State Qualifiers
First Place Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 180 Pts. (7 Placers) (33 Team Field)
First Place West Central Area "Grant County" Tourney: 216 Pts. (13 Placers)
First Place Lake Park "Terry Teiken" Tourney: 189 Pts. (11 Placers)
Second Place Benson "Braves Classic" Tourney: 183.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fifth Place Whapeton "Dan Unruh" Tourney: 122 Pts. (8 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Abbot Aho 11th 39-5 1st Sec./3rd State/AC
Matt Laugen 12th 37-8 1st Section/AC
Tyler Giza 11th 15-4 Injured
Harvey McMahon 12th 27-9 AC
Hayden Zenner 12th 23-17 5th Section
Justin Polejewski 12th 17-24 4th Section
Dane Ringquist 10th 19-24 6th Section
Alex Johnson 11th 14-20 6th Section
Marvin Berry 8th 8-3 5th Section
Brian Torres 11th 3-6
Jake Hauge 11th 8-22
Abram Aho 10th 6-12
Walker Heinen 11th 6-14
Tommy Weaver 11th 4-6
Jake Denault 12th 2-5
Sam Makovsky 12th 2-4

Graduates:
Bryant Marquedant 34-10 2nd Section/AC (102-75 Career)
Derek Teberg 15-21 2nd Section (44-67 Career)


CROOKSTON PIRATES

Head Coach: Chad Hitchen
Enrollment: 365

The Pirates of Crookston have back from their 11-4 dual meet campaign four state qualifiers, three section place winners and three others with a great deal of experience. Despite the fact that they graduated five seniors including two state place winners look for them to challenge those dual meet numbers. This is a young team and if they continue to improve over the course of the season they could challenge for one of those top four spots in this very good section dual meet campaign. Josh Edlund, Wyatt Hanson, Nate Merten, Cody Weiland and Blake Bergeron will be their key leaders thru out the season.

11-4 Overall
Final Four Section 8A
Eleven Section Place Winners/Six State Qualifiers/Two State Placers
First Place Fosston "Alfred Olson Memorial" Tourney: 249 Pts. (12 Placers)
First Place Crookston "Pirates Booster" Tourney: 238 Pts. (13 Placers)
First Place Mayville-Portland "Patriots" Tourney: 221.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Second Place Thief River Falls "Prowler" Tourney: 204 Pts. (11 Placers)
Second Place Fertile "Northwest" Tourney: 158 Pts. (8 Placers)
Eight Place Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 124.5 Pts. (3 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Josh Edlund 11th 27-12 2nd Section
Wyatt Hanson 11th 29-12 2nd Section
Nate Merten 10th 28-13 2nd Section
Cody Weiland 9th 35-6 3rd Section
Blake Bergeron 10th 28-15 2nd Section
Zane Baranski 12th 27-15
Kyle Caputo 10th 15-14 6th Section
Cody Erickson 11th 7-14 6th Section
Luke Edlund 9th 7-11
Shad Steer 9th 8-29

Graduates:
Anthony Caputo 43-1 1st Sec./3rd State (201-43 Career)
Brody Davidson 38-2 1st Sec./2nd State (128-53 Career)
Cody Osland 21-13 5th Section (66-75 Career)
Ethan Pilger 18-12 6th Section
Blake Erickson 12-15


DETROIT LAKES LAKERS

Head Coach: Rob Ullyott
Enrollment: 737
Section: 8AA

The Lakers of Detroit Lakes have back from their 13-7 dual meet campaign two state qualifiers, six section place winners and six others with a great deal of experience. Despite the graduation of four seniors including two section place winners look for them to challenge those dual marks from last season. If the Lakers stay healthy look for them to possibly challenge one of those top teams for a top four spot in this very balanced section. Look for the Lakers to make a big improvement on their dual meet marks and challenge for conference possible section honors. Gabe Foltz, Parker Jackson, Zack Baker and Nate Francis should be their key leaders thru out the season.

13-7 Overall
3-2 Mid-State Conference
Ten Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Third Place Fosston "Alfred Olson Memorial" Tourney: 174 Pts. (11 Placers)
Third Place Perham "Barrel of Fun" Tourney: 140.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Third Place Mid-State Conference Tourney: 145.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fourth Place Thief River Falls "Prowler" Tourney: 144 Pts. (8 Placers)
Twenty Place Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 71.5 Pts. (2 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Gabe Foltz 12th 38-5 1st Section/AC
Parker Jackson 9th 31-11 2nd Section/AC
Zack Baker 11th 25-14 3rd Section/AC
Nate Francis 9th 26-16 4th Section
Ben Gailfus 12th 19-12 3rd Section
Jarrett Nosal 10th 12-16 5th Section
Brandon Dahring 10th 14-16 4th Section
Travis Keinitz 12th 14-10
Justin Reineccius 11th 11-22
Bronson Spies 9th 9--0
Austin Gogring 11th 6-11
Luke Payne 9th 6-5
James Huwe 8th 4-4 5th Section
Cole Hegg 10th 2-1
Luke Eggebratten 10th 1-1
Ben Ortiz 10th 1-1

Graduates:
Tony Sims 25-12 5th Section (50-48 Career)
Bryce Dutton 23-16 4th Section (35-26 Career)
Mike Bellefeuille 2-2 Injured (80-52 Career)
Jordan Jones 11-18


FOSSTON/BAGLEY BRAWLERS

Head Coaches: Pat Wolf
Enrollment: Fosston 172/ Bagley 254 (426 Total)
Section: 8AA

The Brawlers of Fosston/Bagley have back from their 6-9 dual meet campaign three section place winners and thirteen with a great deal of experience. With the graduation of just two seniors look for them to make an improvement on those dual meet marks from last season. Blake Olson, Dylan Fjerstad, Josh Albright and Wyatt Norskog should be their key leaders thru out the season.

6-9 Overall
Four Section Place Winners
Second Place Fertile "Pine to Prairie" Tourney: 199 Pts. (13 Placers)
Third Place Walker "Wolf Pack" Tourney: 154 Pts. (12 Placers)
Sixth Place Morris Area "Tigers" Tourney: 73 Pts. (7 Placers)
Sixth Place Fosston "Alfred Olson Memorial" Tourney: 113 Pts. (5 Placers)
Ninth Place Lake Park "Terry Teiken" Tourney: 76.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
Twenty Eighth Place Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 47.5 Pts.

Returning Wrestlers:
Blake Olson 12th 24-14 3rd Section
Dylan Fjerstad 12th 20-9
Josh Albright 10th 14-13 6th Section
Wyatt Nordskog 12th 18-18
Ben Marx 10th 13-13
Devin Hagen 12th 15-17 6th Section
Alexi Bode 10th 15-20
Gabe Hanson 11th 15-22
Roman Bode 10th 9-25
Wyatt LaFriniere 11th 5-5
Josh Ballard 11th 5-12
Mark Harmon 11th 3-3
Garrett Gander 12th 2-2
Kyle McClung 9th 2-18
Jon Faldoe 11th 3-7
Sam Manecke 8th 2-3

Graduates:
Corey McClung 24-12 3rd Section (68-74 Career)
Tyler Thompson 9-5

ROSEAU RAMS

Head Coach: Aaron Rose
Enrollment: 374
Section: 8AA

The Rams have back from their 4-10 dual meet campaign one state qualifier, three section place winners and six others with a lot of experience. With the graduation of only four seniors look for them to improve on those dual meet marks from last season. Kyle McCourt, Jesse Eastman, Jayfen Skorski and Jarek Ludwick should be their key leaders thru out the season.

4-10 Overall
Four Section Place Winners
Fifth Place Fertile "Northwest" Tourney: 114 Pts. (10 Placers)
Sixth Place Thief River Falls "Prowler" Tourney: 108.5 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fifth Place Crookston "Pirates Boosters" Tourney: 111.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
Eight Place Fosston "Alfred Olson Memorial" Tourney: 91 Pts. (6 Placers)
Ninth Place Perham "Barrel of Fun" Tourney: 53.5 Pts. (3 Placers)
Eight Place Bemidji "Rick Lee" Tourney: 76 Pts. (5 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Kyle McCourt 12th 31-8 2nd Section
Jesse Eastman 12th 27-14 4th Section
Jayfen Sikorski 9th 25-18 3rd Section
Jarek Ludwick 11th 18-20
Darius Sikorski 10th 15-24 5th Section
Brett Jerome 9th 12-26
Tyler Crabtree 11th 10-12
Trevor Pederson 11th 6-13
Kasey McCourt 9th 2-19
Kleron O'Kasnen 9th 2-12

Graduates:
Cole Baley 10-8
Ryan Karl 14-23
Nick Kasprowicz 7-22
Debran Dahl 2-10
Joe Evans 1-0



PEQUOT LAKES/PINE RIVER/BACKUS ROAD CREW

Head Coach: Travis Hoffarth
Enrollment: 427 Pequot Lakes /205 Pine River/Backus/632 Total
Section: 8AA

The Road Crew posted 7-9 dual meet marks last season, back from that team are several talented wrestlers. They have two state qualifiers, three section place winners and ten others with a great deal of experience. The Road Crew graduated one very good wrestler last spring, thus they should improve those dual meet marks if they stay healthy thru out the season. Look for them to challenge for a top four spot in this very balance section dual meet campaign and conference honors if their younger wrestlers continue to improve. Peter Harrison, Tristan Rubner, Anthony Philipson, Jace Loge and Darian Rubner should be their key leaders thru out the season.

7-9 Overall
1-4 Mid-State Conference
Six Section Place Winners
Second Place Morris Area "Tigers" Tourney: 170 Pts. (12 Placers)
Fifth Place Mid-State Conference Tourney: 121 Pts. (8 Placers)
Fifth Place Wadena-Deer Creek "Wolverine" Tourney: 143.5 Pts. (12 Placers)
Sixth Place Park Region Conference Tourney: 110.5 Pts. (8 Placers)
Fifteenth Place Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 88.5 Pts. (3 Placers)
Fourteenth Place Brainerd "Paul Bunyan" Tourney: 54 Pts. (4 Placers)

Returning Wrestlers:
Peter Harrison 12th 35-4 1st Section/AC
Tristan Rubner 10th 25-10 2nd Section
Anthony Philipson 10th 23-16 5th Section
Jace Loge 10th 22-17 6th Section
Darian Rubner 12th 12-5 Injured
Kyle Jordan 11th 16-19
Trevor Johnson 10th 8-14 6th Section
Jared Adkins 10th 15-19
Drey Loge 11th 8-7
Lance Squires 10th 9-21
Derek Sonenstahl 12th 4-5
Nick Gravdahl 9th 4-14
Nick Kramp 12th 2-20
Joe Harrison 8th 2-2
Grant Moe 10th 2-9

Graduates:
Christian Harrison 35-4 1st Section/AC (143-80 Career)



LAKE PARK-AUDUBON RAIDERS/HAWLEY NUGGETS

Head Coach: Brenton Newling
Enrollment: 154 LPA/ 275 Hawley (429 Total)

The UCB Coop of Lake Park and Hawley have back from their 6-14 dual meet campaign one state qualifier, three section place winners and three others with experience. Despite the graduation of four seniors including two section place winners look for the Coop to challenge those dual meet marks from last season. Wyatt Wixo, Logan Gage, Matt Pepper and Mason Swegarden should be their key leaders thru out the season.

6-14 Overall
Six Section Place Winners/Two State Qualifiers
Third Place Fertile "Pine to Prairie" Tourney: 160 Pts. (10 Placers)
Fourth Place Heart Of Lakes Tourney: 108 Pts. (8 Placers)
Fourth Place Lake Park "Terry Teiken" Tourney: 136.5 Pts. (11 Placers)
Sixth Place Crookston "Pirates Boosters" Tourney: 98 Pts. (5 Placers)
Twenty Ninth Place Cass Lake "Big Bear" Tourney: 41 Pts. (1 Placer)

Returning Wrestlers:
Wyatt Wixo 12th 32-12 1st Section
Logan Gage 12th 28-13 4th Section
Matt Pepper 11th 25-12 5th Section
Mason Swegarden 10th 20-6 4th Section
Alex Lindsay 11th 15-17
Nick Wamre 9th 7-24
Elija Beaudine 12th 3-25

Graduates:
Sam Klingfus 35-8 2nd Section
Derek Braseth 29-9 5th Section
Brandon Becker 17-13
Robert Wallace 5-22



EAST GRAND FORKS/SACRED HEART GREEN WAVE


Co-Head Coach: Sean Ritchie
Enrollment: East Grand Forks 514/ Sacred Heart 102 (Total 616)
Section: 8AA

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