Volume 27

The June 22, 1998 issue of The Guillotine. In the headlines: MN/USA Wrestling State Cadet/Kid Freestyle Tournament action photos | Warm-Up By Jim Beshey | Letters To The Editor | NYWA State Team Tournament | MN/USA Wrestling Triple Crown | An open letter from the National Coalition for Athletics Equity | Wrestling publications recognize area wrestlers | Wrestler Spotlights - Jason Elsmore, Danny Felling, Chris Halder | MN/USA Wrestling Open Results | 1998 Women’s University Freestyle Nationals | 1998 MN/USA Wrestling State Freestyle and Greco-Roman Tournaments | Minnesota/Wisconsin Duals (The Border Bash) | Wurm Brothers hold the state record for career wins by brothers with 665 | The National Wrestling Coaches Association names 1998 Academic All-Americans | Fox resigns as longtime Panther coach | Paulson receives Big Ten Medal of Honor Award | McNab wrestles World Champion in Dan Gable Classic | Vogt retires after stellar career at Sauk Centre | Werner named Koslowski Trophy Winner | North Dakota Plans to Drop Wrestling | How have Minnesotans fared in Division II? | Where Have They Gone? - Jack Wilhite | Gopher award winners recognized at Banquet | World Medalists Gutches, Kolat win Freestyle World Team Trials | MN/USA Wrestling Open Results.

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The May 11, 1998 issue of The Guillotine. In the headlines: Congratulations 1998 Academic All-State Wrestlers | Goodhue’s Bill Sutter hits 500 Wins milestone | Warm-Up By Jim Beshey | Northern Plains Jr./Sr. Regional Championships | GMLOK Seniors - Matt King, Clint Jasper, Shaun Harrington | Wrestler Spotlights - Josh Noble, Anthony Poser, Mike Bemboom, Andrew Bristle | Where Have They Gone? - Al Holmes and Marv Mortenson | 1998 MN/USA Wrestling Kids State Folkstyle Tournament | Years Ago By Loren Mathews | 1998 University Greco-Roman Nationals | Auggies place 10 on Division III Scholar All-American Team | 1998 Greg Schwartz Memorial Scholarship Recipients Selected | US Women’s National Championships in Orlando | All-Time Top 100 Career Records - Minnesota High School Coaches | The Guillotine Recordbook | All-Time Top 200 Career Records - Minnesota High School Wrestlers | Kids Folkstyle Nationals | Goodhue seniors will be missed | 1998 Cadet Freestyle and Greco-Roman World Team Trials | MN/USA Wrestling tournament results | Donors step up to save inter-collegiate wrestling at St. Olaf | Yohe inducted to NAIA Hall | 1998 NYWA State Wrestling Tournament Results.

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The April 13, 1998 issue of The Guillotine. In the headlines: Golden Gophers place second in the nation; Hartung is Minnesota's first champion Since 1991 | NDSU Bison wrestle back to top of Division II standings | Warm-Up By Jim Beshey | Letters To The Editor | Years Ago By Loren Mathews | MWCA Report By President Mike Boran | MWCA Publicity By Scot Davis | Brad Steele named KNUJ Radio One “Wrestler of the Year” | Steffen ends perfect season with title | Minnesota All-Stars go 4-0 with Wisconsin | View From The Matbird Seat By Bruce Bartels | Mission Accomplished! Team Minnesota wins NHSCA National Championship | Mat Chatter of the North By Jim Carrington | Hendrickson earns 4th straight All-American Honor; Moorhead State wrestlers finish strong at tourney | NCAA Division II Wrestling Results | Szydel wins Division 11 national title; Mankato Mavericks 7th at tournament | Cougars close out season at NCAA 11 Nationals | U of MN-Morris places 9th in NCAA Division II Wrestling Academic National Championships | Central Minnesota Mat Rats By Roger Mischke.

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The March 16, 1998 issue of The Guillotine. In the headlines: Augsburg “gets even” by winning fifth national title | Bertram, Becker, Gostomczik become three-time champs; Saint James, Dassel—Cokato, Owatonna capture team titles | Warm-Up By Jim Beshey | University National Championships and F.I.L.A Junior World Team Trials | State Tournament Results and Photos | Years Ago By Loren Mathews | View From The Matbird Seat By Bruce Bartels | Mat Chatter of the North By Jim Carrington | MWCA Awards | 1998 State Championships are a success for Jennissens | MSU Dragons win 4th NSIC in a row | Wrestler Spotlights - Brett Bartholomaus | Spencer Yohe inducted into NAIA Hall of Fame | MIAC - Augsburg cruises to another title | Ridgewater places 5th in the nation; Warriors have three runners-up | Cambridge-Isanti graduates five seniors - Brian Benson, Luke Becker, Jon Tousignaut, Chad Grahn, Ed Foster | Mavericks Wrestlers 4th at NCC Tourney; Szydel Captures Crown; 4 Advance to NCAA | Hartung wins second Big Ten Championship; Golden Gophers qualify nine to NCAA National Tournament | Minnesota/USA Wrestling names All-Time High School Dream Team | UM-Morris women wrestlers return from international competition | Central Minnesota Mat Rats By Roger Mischke | Kimball grapplers serious about wrestling | North Dakota State wins 1998 North Central Conference wrestling title | Foley hosts unique Alumni Classic | How have Minnesotan’s fared in Division I? | MWCA David Bartelma Hall of Fame inducts five - Dan Zilverberg, Neal Skaar, Barry Bennett, Scot Davis, and Matt Demaray | Itasca C.C. wins MCCC/Region XIII Tournament | MWCA Publicity By Scot Davis.

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The February 16, 1998 issue of The Guillotine. In the headlines: Virg Vagle surpasses 500 mark in career wins as high school coach | Four seniors sight in on triple title; Sixteen wrestlers could become two-time champs | Warm-Up By Jim Beshey | Letters To The Editor | MWCA Report By President Mike Boran | High School Ratings | February Teams of the Month | D-C and STMA tie for Wright County Conference title | Years Ago By Loren Mathews | MWCA Publicity By Scot Davis | Officially Speaking By Ron Ackerman | Carleton student-athlete serves on national committee | View From The Matbird Seat By Bruce Bartels | North Branch graduates seven | Saint John's Univ. Wrestler reaches 100 career wins - Andy Lien | Unity for Dassel-Cokato wrestling | Willmar takes Big Ole Invite | Three UM-Morris women ranked in top 10 | Southern Slants By Mike Niemczyk | Cobra grapplers lead WA/ML/B/O to 13-4 record | Strong support for St. Paul Johnson Governors | Pierz builds on rich tradition | Wrestler Spotlights - Ryan Rentz, Marv Sims, Robert Cantu, Credem Johnson | Elton earns 200th dual meet Victory | Fastest Falls | Prlor Lake’s 2nd Annual Ron Edwards Classic | Dover-Eyota Tri-Captains - Sean Riley, Steven Hadler, and Brian Mix | Hastings wins 3rd consecutive Kiffmeyer Duals | Gophers defeat Badgers,fall to Nittany Lions | Minnesota downs Ohio State 34-9 | #4 Gophers 39, #11 Spartans 6 | Taylor & Benjamin score upsets for Gophers | Crookston wins own Invitational | High School tournament results | Central Minnesota Mat Rats By Roger Mischke | Mat Chatter of the North By Jim Carrington | Jeremy Werner wins individual title at Cornell Inv.; Kip Lynk becomes UM-Morris all-time win leader | John Sterner takes over SSU wrestling helm | MSU spotlights Marc Schulze | College results | NDSU tromps Moorhead State 38-6 | Auggies dominate Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | Augsburg wins All-Lutheran Tournament.

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The January 26, 1998 issue of The Guillotine. In the headlines: Minnesota captures National Duals title; Gophers hand Hawkeyes rare loss | Warm-Up By Jim Beshey | MWCA Report By President Mike Boran | High School Ratings | January Teams of the Month | #3 Iowa downs #2 Minnesota 20-12; Record Crowd at Williams Arena | #2 Gophers crush #9 Nebraska 43-3 | Owatonna Huskies bow to Cedar Rapids Prairie in battle of #1s | Wadena-Deer Creek places first at Flyer Invitational | View From The Matbird Seat By Bruce Bartels | Augsburg living Up to number one ranking | Lakers’ hopes rest on Class of ’98 | Hutchinson Invitational Outstanding Wrestler - Todd Fuller of Annandale-Maple Lake | Years Ago By Loren Mathews | Cambridge Bluejacket Invite results | Wrestler Spotlight - Russ Sanders, Jared Field, Brad Steele, Nick Ruch, Jeff Pitzenberger, Adam Mergen | Where Have They Gone? - John Barrett | Goodhue wins 13th consecutive Jefferson Invitational | Augsburg remains No. 1 in nation in NCAA Division III national polls | College results | 1998 Wrestling Section Dates and Locations | MWCA Publicity By Scot Davis | 1998 State Wrestling Tournament Schedule | Ring Worm and Other Infectious Skin Diseases | Cambridge-Isanti wins St. Francis Holiday Tournament | Fastest Falls | UMM claim 34—18 win over SWS | Ridgewater College ranked 9th in latest National Poll | Mat Chatter of the North By Jim Carrington | High School Tournament Results | Hastings takes hard fought Burnsville Invite | Mavs crush Mustangs, fall to Cyclones | Hibbing/Chisolm goes 4-0 at Duals | JWP dominates LeCenter Invite | Blue Earth Area wins Hutchinson Invite trophy | Central Minnesota Mat Rats By Roger Mischke | NCAA makes immediate changes! - Weight | Z-M claimes Winona Invite.

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The December 22, 1997 issue of The Guillotine. In the headlines: Minnesota Christmas Tournament - Forest Lake, Apple Valley battle to a tie; 3-time winner Luke Becker named outstanding wrestler | Gopher wrestlers off to 7-0 start; Minnesota Signs top recruits | Warm-Up By Jim Beshey | Letters To The Editor | MWCA Report By President Mike Boran | High School Ratings | December Teams of the Month | Cambridge Bluejackets face tough competition in 97-98 | MWCA Publicity By Scot Davis | 27th Annual St. Cloud State Wrestling Invitational | College Results | Augsburg off to strong start in hunt for 5th national title | Henry Sibley Warriors look to wrest title from powers | UM-Morris claims seven medals at Cougar Open | Where Have They Gone? - Fran McCann | Gophers wrestle duals in Jackson, MN | Mat Chatter of the North By Jim Carrington | Years Ago By Loren Mathews | Fastest Falls | Central Minnesota Mat Rats By Roger Mischke | High School Tournament Results | Gophers win 9 of 10 weights at Bison Open | Seven UM-Morris wrestlers place at Carroll Invitational | UM-Morris Women Wrestlers sweep all six weight classes in the Minnesota-Morris Women's Open | St. James captures Litchfield Invite | Buena Vista claims Terry Haws Duals title | Elton embarks on 17th season with the Johnnies | Swenson notches 200th win | View From The Matbird Seat By Bruce Bartels | Augsburg 20, NDSU 19 in first win of season | Three Mavericks ranked in NCAA top 10.

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The November 17, 1997 issue of The Guillotine. In the headlines: Wrestling greats make WSU Athletic Hall of Fame - Ray Wicks, Steve Drange, and Glen Johnson | Augsburg aims to get “even” | Aggressive, Dominating, Winning - Golden Gophers | Warm-Up By Jim Beshey | MWCA Report By President Mike Boran | Class AAA: Apple Valley enters on top | Class AAA Preseason Team Ratings | Years Ago By Loren Mathews | Class AA: BEA is early favorite | Augustana Vikings feature experience | Class AA Preseason Team and Individual Ratings | Class A: Goodhue starts season at #1 | Class A Preseason Team and Individual Ratings | Gophers ranked third in the nation | North Dakota State faces tough schedule | Gophers to wrestle in outstate Minnesota | Carleton Knights look to move up in MIAC Conference | Depth a key factor for Itasca | Mavs return six NCC placers | MWCA Publicity By Scot Davis | St. Cloud Tech Wrestling celebrates 50th anniversary | Officially Speaking By Ron Ackerman | Wrestling is putting Irondale on the map | High finish in conference is goal for St. Olaf | Freshmen to fill out Bluejays roster | Where Have They Gone? - Bob Gunner | Next year is now for Rocori | Fergus Falls Community College looks to improve upon 4th place finish in MCCC | Moorhead Dragons led by Nate Hendrickson aim for 4th title | Wrestler Spotlight - Scott Larson | UMM Men ready to make run for NSIC title | Success brings growth for UMM Womens team | Ridgewater Warriors look to continue dominance of MCCC | St. Cloud State counting on solid roster | UM-Morris Women’s Team claims 3 championships | Stottler inducted into Moorhead State Athletic Hall of Fame | Central Minnesota Mat Rats By Roger Mischke | Veterans are core of Southwest State squad | Blue Earth Area wrestles with tradition.

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