St. Cloud, Minn. ~ St. Cloud State University head wrestling coach Steve Costanzo announced the addition of eight new student-wrestlers to the Huskies wrestling team roster for 2025-26.
The signees who plan to enroll at SCSU next fall include:
Bradley Little, 157, Woodbury, MN
Brenden Heying, 184, Benton, IA
Cole Bozile, 149, Oconto Falls, WI
Easton Schletzbaum, 165, Atchison, KS
Ethan Bast, 133, West Bend, WI
Logan Lagerman, 149, Riley, KS
Nathan Klatt, 197, Maple Lake, MN
Samuel Winkels, 285, Austin, MN
“I am really looking forward to working with these fine young men,” Costanzo said. “These guys love to compete and wrestle year-round. Combined with their wrestling accolades, these guys are very good students as well in the classroom. It’s exciting to bring in such a quality group of individuals to our program.”
Bradley Little | Woodbury, MN | Woodbury High School
191-33 High School Record (five-years)
2024 MSHSL State Tournament – 3A – 152 – 2nd
2023 Rumble on the Red – 152 – 1st
2023 USA Wrestling Nationals – GR – 160 – 6th
2023 USA Wrestling Nationals – FR – 160 – 4th
2023 MSHSL State Tournament – 3A – 152 – 5th
2022 MSHSL State Tournament – 3A – 152 – 4th
2021 MSHSL State Tournament – 3A – 126 – 6th
Intended Major: Electrical Engineering
Parents: David & Nydia Little
“Bradley is a great pick up for Huskies Wrestling,” said Coach Costanzo. “He is everything we are looking for in a student-athlete and loves to compete in the sport of wrestling. I look for great things to come from this fine young man. He will make some waves immediately in our room!”
Brenden Heying | Benton, IA | Benton Community High School
114-15 High School Record (three-years)
2024 USA Wrestling Nationals – GR – 190 – 4th
2024 Iowa USA Wrestling State Tournament – GR – 190 – 1st
2024 Iowa USA Wrestling State Tournament – FR – 190 – 2nd
2024 IHSAA State Tournament – 2A – 165 – 4th
2023 IHSAA State Tournament – 2A – 152 – 6th
Intended Major: Business
Parents: Lee & MaryAnn Heying
“We are very excited to add Brandon to the Huskies Wrestling family,” Costanzo said. “This young man has hit a growth spurt this past year and has turned into a man. He is going to make an immediate impact in our program and we are expecting great things from him. Keep an eye on this young man!”
Cole Bozile | Oconto Falls. WI | Oconto Falls High School
99-22 High School Record (three-years)
2024 WIAA State Tournament – D2 – 138 – 2nd
2023 WIAA State Tournament – D2 – 132 – 4th
2022 Bi-State Classic – 132 – 3rd
2022 WIAA State Tournament – D2 – 126 – 6th
Intended Major: Business Finance
Parents: Jesse & Jennifer Bozile
“I am really impressed with this young man,” said Costanzo. “Coached by one of our former student-athletes, Cullan Morrissey, Bozile has been well prepped for this experience. He is an extremely tough competitor and is going to do some great things in collegiate wrestling. He is a tough individual and has a great work ethic. He is going to do very well for us!”
Easton Schletzbaum | Atchison, KS |
111-12 High School Record (three-years)
2024 KSHSAA State Tournament – 4A/1A – 157 – 2nd
2024 USAWKS State Folkstyle Tournament – 165 – 2nd
2023 KSHSAA State Tournament – 3A/2A/1A – 150 – 2nd
Intended Major: Exercise Science
Parents: Jason & Shannon Schletzbaum
“Easton is a great addition to our program,” said Costanzo. He is the number one ranked student in his class academically and is able to balance all facets of his life. These are the type of young men I look for in the recruiting process. I think he is capable of having a great career for us.”
Ethan Bast | West Bend, WI | West Bend West High School
138-23 High School Record (three-years)
2024 WIAA State Tournament – DI – 113 – 1st
2024 Cheesehead Tournament – 113 – 2nd
2023 Minnesota Christmas Tournament – 114 – 3rd
2023 Dan Gable Donnybrook Tournament – 113 – 3rd
2022 WIAA State Tournament – DI – 106 – 3rd
Intended Major: Construction Technology
Parents: Eric & Sue Bast
“Ethan is a great pick up for Huskies Wrestling,” said Costanzo. “We have been watching him compete the last two years and set our sights on getting him on board. He is an excellent competitor and has a very high ceiling. I think he is another one of those young men who is going to make early and significant contribution to SCSU Wrestling. We are very excited about him!
Logan Lagerman | Riley, KS | Manhattan High School
103-34 High School Record (three-years)
2024 KSHSAA State Tournament – 6A/5A – 144 – 3rd
2024 USAWKS State Tournament – FS – 150 – 5th
2024 USAWKS State Tournament – GR – 150 – 2nd
2023 KSHSAA State Tournament – 6A/5A – 126 – 3rd
2022 KSHSAA State Tournament – 6A/5A – 120 – 3rd
Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
Parents: Todd & Stephanie Lagerman
“Logan is an individual who keeps getting better year-after-year,” said Costanzo. “To see the significant progress he’s making, is encouraging. If he continues developing – which he will, I can see him doing great things as a Huskies wrestler. We are excited about his future and what he brings to SCSU Wrestling.”
Nathan Klatt | Maple Lake, MN | Annandale High School
91-27 High School Record (four-years)
2024 USAW Pre-season National Tournament – Boys Showcase – 215 – 6th
2024 USAW Pre-season National Tournament – 215 – 2nd
2024 MSHSL State Tournament – 2A – 285 – DNP
2023 MSHSL State Tournament – 2A – 220 – DNP
Intended Major: Business
Parents: Andrew & Jennifer Klatt
“Nathan is a great pick-up for Huskies Wrestling,” said Costanzo. “He’s a big, strong and physical young man who is going to make some noise in his career. Getting him at the right weight class and continuing to develop him will be our focus. We feel he will be a team contributor and his future with us is very bright.”
Samuel Winkels | Austin, MN | Austin High School
119-23 High School Record (four-years)
2024 MSHSL State Tournament – 2A – 285 – 4th
2023 Rodger Holiday Tournament – 285 – 1st
2023 16/U USAW National Duals – 220 – FS/GR – 10-1
2023 MSHSL State Tournament – 3A – 220 – DNP
Intended Major: Undecided
Parents: Mark & Dayna
“We are very pumped up about getting Samuel on board as a Huskies wrestler,” said Costanzo. “We have had a great tradition of heavyweight wrestlers in our program and Winkels is going to add to the list. He continues to get bigger, faster and stronger and his skill level continues to improve. Keep this young man on your radar, he’s going to be a good one!”
Up Next
St. Cloud State will be back in action on November 23 as they will be participating in the Wisconsin Open.
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