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College Recruiting: Otomo to North Dakota State

By Guillotine1 May 27, 2017 May 27, 2017 College News

Michael Otomo is transferring from Division III UW-La Crosse to Division I North Dakota State. Otomo was a state champion for Dover-Eyota in 2016.

Joe Russell named USA Wrestling Manager of Freestyle Programs

By Guillotine1 May 26, 2017 May 26, 2017 College News, Freestyle/Greco News

Joe Russell has been hired as Manager of Freestyle Programs by USA Wresting, the national governing body for wrestling in the United States. Russell will transition to his position at USA Wrestling, working under U.S. National Freestyle Coach Bill Zadick, after previously serving as the head coach at George Mason … Continue reading

Webster Joins Latest Gopher Recruiting Class

By Guillotine1 May 24, 2017 May 24, 2017 College News

Minnesota today announced that Owen Webster will join the team this fall as part of the program’s current recruiting class. Webster competed for Division III Augsburg in Minneapolis this past season after a high school career at Shakopee (Minn.) High School. Last season at Augsburg, Webster took third in the … Continue reading

State Champion Alex Erpelding and six more sign with Itasca

By Guillotine1 May 24, 2017 May 24, 2017 College News, High School News

Alex Erpelding of Staples-Motley has signed a Letter of Intent to attend Itasca community college next fall. Erpelding was the Class A 170-pound state champion in 2017 and was a runner-up in 2016. He placed fifth his sophomore year and was a state entrant his freshman year. Erpelding will likely … Continue reading

SCSU Wrestling Hosting Reunion on June 17

By Guillotine1 May 23, 2017 May 23, 2017 College News

St. Cloud, Minn. – The St. Cloud State wrestling program is set to host a reunion on Saturday, June 17, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park in St. Cloud, Minn., head wrestling coach Steve Costanzo announced on May 18. Guests will enjoy food and beverages while socializing … Continue reading

Ness Brothers Qualify for World Team Trials

By Guillotine1 May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 College News, Freestyle/Greco News

Two of the most decorated names in the history of Gopher Wrestling – Jayson Ness and Dylan Ness – captured titles at the Last Chance Qualifier in Rochester, Minn. on Saturday, ensuring both will be in the field at the World Team Trials in three weeks. Dylan, who returned to … Continue reading