Hall of Famer Gerry Bakke passed away on September 25, 2021. He was 71 years old. A native of Albert Lea, Minn., Bakke was a long-time coach at Buffalo High School in Buffalo, Minn. He was inducted into the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association Dave Bartelma Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Minnesota Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 20218.
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College Recruiting: two-time state placewinner Herbst to St. Cloud State University
Owen Herbst of Buffalo has committed to wrestling for St. Cloud State University following his upcoming senior season.
College Recruiting: state finalist Scherber to University of Mary
Ryan Scherber of Buffalo has committed to wrestling for University of Mary next season.
MWCA Scholarship Recipients 2021
The Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association has awarded six $1,000 scholarships this year. Any senior who has wrestled at a Minnesota high school and is college-bound were eligible to apply.
College Recruiting: state runner-up Scherber to Saint John’s
Jacob Scherber of Buffalo has committed to wrestling for Saint John’s next season.
College Recruiting: state placewinner Habisch to North Dakota State
Riley Habisch of Buffalo has committed to wrestling for North Dakota State in 2019-20.