CLASS A PREVIEW
By Roger Mischke
MAT RATS PREVIEW (2022-2023)
SECTION 3A
FAVORITES: JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL HUSKIES and TRACY-MILROY-BALATON PANTHERS
DARK HORSES: ADRIAN DRAGONS and PIPESTONE AREA ARROWS
JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL HUSKIES
Head Coach: Nathan Hanson
Big South West Conference: 6-0
Overall: 27-3
The Huskies defeated FULDA/MCC 82-0, Springfield 81-0 and Tray-Milroy/Balaton 63-6 for the Section 8A championship. They defeated Maple River/USC 52-9, WCA 41-27 and Royalton-Upsala 45-23 for the state championship. The Huskies had fourteen section place winners, including eight state medal winners. Back will be ten section place winners, including five state medal winners. This includes ten with twenty-two plus wins. The Huskies if they stay healthy could challenge those outstanding dual meet marks from last season and for a section and possibly another state championship. Their key leaders should include: Caleb Vancura (50-6), Nolan Ambrose (52-0), Logan Butzon (46-9), Thomas Freking (45-11, Matthew Haley (40-12), Dylan Withers (35-18), Cameron Scholten (34-17), Isaac Rodrigues (29-24), Isaiah Rodriquez (26-17) and Lafond Andrews (22-18).
RETURNING WRESTLERS:
Nolan Ambrose 11th 52-0 1st Sec./State Champ./AC
Caleb Vancura 12th 50-6 1st Sec./4th State/AC
Logan Buzon 12th 46-9 1st Sec./4th State/AC
Thomas Freking 12th 45-11 1st Sec./4th State/AC
Matthew Haley 12th 40-12 2nd Section/AC
Dylan Withers 12th 35-18 1st Section/AC
Cameron Scholten 12th 34-17 1st Section/AC
Isaac Rodriguez 9th 29-24 1st Sec./6th State
Isaiah Rodriguez 12th 26-17 1st Section/AC
Landon Andrews 12th 22-18 1st Section
Graduates:
Payton Handevidt 51-3 1st Sec./State Champ/AC/208-34 Career
Kie Anderson 46-7 1st Sec./State Champ/AC/100-20 Career
William Freking 43-13 1st Sec./6th State/AC/107-48 Career
Trace Mickelson 17-13 5th Section/57-84 Career
Andrew Boyum 13-6
TRACY MILROY/BALATON PANTHERS
Head Coach: Karl Campbell
Overall: 32-12
The Panthers won a pair of section duals; Red Rock Central 70-6 and Adrian 47-25. They were defeated by JCC 63-6. They had twelve section place winners, of which were state qualifiers and three medal winners. Back from that team is nine section place winners, three state qualifiers and one medal winner. They will in addition have twelve others back with a great deal of experience. If the Panthers stay healthy and spread out in their weights, they should challenge their dual meet marks from last season and should be in the section finals. This includes seven with twenty-three plus wins. Their key leaders should include: Nick Willhite (35-17), David Schuh (37-14), Travis Willhite (35-17), Alexandria Schuh (31-10), Ethan Martinez (35-15), Ashton Squirese (23-24) and Devi Carter (46-7).
RETURNING WRESTLERS:
Devin Carter 11th 46-7 2nd Sec./2nd State
David Schuh 9th 37-14 3rd Section
Nick Willhite 12th 35-18 2nd Section
Travis Willhite 12th 35-17 2nd Section
Ethan Martinez 11th 35-15 3rd Section
Alexander Schuh 11th 31-10 3rd Section
Ashton Squires 11th 23-24 4th Section
Jacob Meyer 11th 13-16
Jonathon Erbes 12th 13-16 5th Section
Nevin Marten 9th 12-12
Damian Alatriste 11th 10-24
Gage Struchen 11th 9-15 5th Section
Troy Gillette 10th 8-4
Michael Timm 11th 8-11
Kelvin Crumrine 11th 8-18
Jeremy Ankrum 11th 7-11
Zach Swanson 11th 4-9
Isiah Wolkse 10th 2-8
Bryce Edwards 12th 2-2
Nolan Verlinde 8th 2-2
Graduates:
Ayden Horner 46-4 2nd Sec./2nd State/238 Career Wins
Caden Johnson 43-4 1st Sec./3rd State/125 Career Wins
Lincoln Carlson 36-16 2nd Section/50 Career Wins
Noah Oritz 2-10
ADRIAN DRAGONS
Head Coach: Greg Nelson
Overall: 19-6
The Dragons defeated Wabasso in their section quarter final dual 54-0, they were defeated by TMB 47-25 in the semifinals. The Dragons did earn elven section place winners and they had three state qualifiers. Back from that team are ten section place winners, including a pair of state qualifiers. They will have there others back with experience and eleven with double figure wins. Look for the Dragons to challenge those good dual meet numbers from last season and for possibly a final spot in the Section 3A dual campaign. The Dragons key leaders should include Jaren Winsselman (31-9), Cameron Wieneke (30-12) Quentin Wolf (29-12), Riley Heidebrink (24-13), Roberto Henandez (20-9), Moe Erman (19-13) and Travis Weiss (19-13).
RETURNING WRESTLERS:
Jaren Winselman 11th 31-9 2nd Section
Cameron Wieneke 12th 30-12 1st Section
Quentin Wolf 12th 29-12 3rd Section
Riley Heidebrink 11th 24-13 3rd Section
Roberto Henandez 10th 20-9 3rd Section
Moe Erdman 10th 19-13 3rd Section
Travis Weiss 9th 19-13 5th Section
Reese Morrison 11th 17-19 4th Section
Breyer Hieronimus 12th 16-8 4th Section
Bruce Farinella 11th 14-21 5th Section
Jesse Bullerman 9th 10-17
Carlos Castillo 10th 9-10
Graduates:
Isaac Bullerman 15-7 2nd Section/85-60 Career
PIPESTONE ARROWS
Head Coach: Brian Bos
Big South West Conference: 4-3
Overall: 12-10
The Arrows were defeated in their quarterfinal section dual by Fulda/Murray County 45-34. The Arrows did earn seven section place winners last year, including two state qualifiers. Back from that team are five section place winners, one state qualifier and six with double figure wins and ten with experience. The Arrows should improve on their dual meet marks from last season. Their key leaders should include: Brayden Burmeister (35-8, Hudson Burnett (33-2) David Budden (32-12), Jackson Melcher (29-17) and Aiden Voss (21-22).
RETURNING WRESTLERS:
Brayden Burmeister 11th 35-8 2nd Section/AC
Hudson Burnett 11th 33-2 Injured/AC
Davis Budden 12th 32-12 4th Section/AC
Jackson Melcher 11th 29-17 4th Section
Aiden Voss 12th 21-22 5th Section
Haden Mulvihill 9th15-13
Valintin Barrios 8th 8-15
Gavin Olson 12th 21-22 6th Section
Bode Bruns 11th 6-26
Carlos Saenlouangray 9th 3-4
Jaden Hoss 12th 2-4
Graduates:
JJ Martens 38-4 3rd Section/AC/107-51 Career
Nate Bobendrier 35-14 2nd Section/AC/95-76 Career
Seth Gawerecik 3-6
FULDA MURRAY COUNTY
Head Coach: Nick Henning
Overall:
The Raiders defeated Pipestone in their section quarterfinal dual 45-34 and they were defeated in the semifinals by JCC 82-0. They did earn seven section place winners last season, they will have back six section place winners, including nine with double figure wins and five with a great deal of experience. Look for this crew to improve on on their dual meet marks and make a challenge for a top four spot in this dual meet campaign. Their key leaders should include Aiden Lorenzen (24-20), Carter Bendo (20-140, Denver Ash (16-26), Owen Olson (16-22) and Teague Meyer (15-18).
RETURNING WRESTLERS:
Aiden Lorenzen 11th 24-20 5th Section
Carter Bendo 12th 20-14 3rd Section
Owen Olsen 9th 16-22 4th Section
Denver Ash 11th 16-26
Teague Meyer 9th 15-18 4th Section
Rylan Klein 12th 15-29
Lucas Kuball 9th 12-20
Quintin Lewis 9th 11-15 4th Section
Carson Klein 10th 10-26 6th Section
Colby Kesteloot 9th 9-14
Noah Mathiowetz 9th 6-15
Graduates:
Christian Kuball 40-11 3rd Section
Ryde Henning 24-19
RED ROCK CENTRAL FALCONS
Head Coach: Brett Bartholomaus
Overall: 12-15
The Falcons were defeated in their first section 3A dual by TMB 70-6, they did have section place winners and one state qualifier last season, they will returning five section place winners including a state qualifier, six with experience and seven with double figure wins. Look for this young team to improve, they should challenge those dual meet numbers from last season. Their key leaders should include: Vander Mathiowetz (37-8), Keaton Skarupa (28-16), Evan Batrtholomaus (26-14), Carter Beranek (22-20), Jacob Amsden (21-23) and Austin Cowan (19-18).
RETURNING WRESTLERS:
Vander Mathiowetz 12th 37-8 2nd Section
Keaton Skarupa 12th 28-16 3rd section
Evan Bartholomaus 9th 26-14 3rd Section
Carter Beranek 11th 22-20
Jacob Amsden 12th 21-23 5th Section
Austin Cowan 12th 19-18 6th Section
Bode Determan 12th 11-23
Andrew Pankonin 11th 8-20
Gavin Willardson 11th 7-17
Jonah Skarupa 8th 4-7
Marshal Wilhite 8th 4-7
Graduates:
Zak Zmmerman 31-13 5th Section/69-65 Career
Gavin Hesse 26-17 5th Section/39-29 Career
SPRINGFIELD TIGERS
Head Coach: Todd Bertram
Overall: 8-18
The Tigers defeated St. James in their first section dual 39-33 and then they were defeated by JCC 81-0. They had seven section place winners, including one state qualifier. Back from that team the Tigers had six section place winners, including a state qualifier and three others with experience. They will have seven back with double figure wins, including five with 22 plus wins. Look for the Tigers improve on their dual meet numbers from last and possibly surprise a couple of their foes. The Tigers key leaders should include: Ashtin Johnson (36-9), Wyatt Schmidt (32-15), Mitchell Streich (27-16), Sam Rummel (22-15) and Damian Honeman (23-22).
RETURNING WRESTLERS:
Ashtin Johnson 12th 36-9 2nd Section
Wyatt Schmidt 12th 32-15 4th Section
Mitchell Streich 11th 27-16 4th Section
Damian Honeman 12th 23-22 6th Section
Sam Rummel 11th 22-15 4th Section
Gabe Weber 11th 14-21 6th Section
Kody Bast 9th 11-16
Payton Johnson 9th 9-30
Joseph Jensen 12th 5-31
Graduates:
Shane Clemon 31-10 4th Section/80 Career Wins
Alex Moudry 2-13
WABASSO RABBITS
Head Coach: Cole Cooreman
Overall:
The Rabbits defeated Luverne in their first section dual 51-24 and then they were defeated by Adrian 54-9. The Rabbits had six section place winners, with five of those returning and six with with double figure wins. Look for the Rabbits to make steady improvement thru out the course of the season. Their key leaders should include; Kaysen Harms (36-9), Chase Irbeck (26-15), Ashton Weidermann (19-19) and Mikale Goblirsch (18-21).
RETURNING WRESTLERS:
Kaysen Harms 10th 36-9 5th Section
Chase Irbeck 12th 26-15 3rd Section
Ashton Weideman 12th 19-19 6th Section
Mikale Goblirsch 10th 18-21 5th Section
Ezekiel Olson 9th 15-21 6th Section
Mason Kampsen 9th12-26
Gavin Marotzke 9th 7-19
Arryn Tietz 12th 6-11
Preston Reminger 11th 2-14
Graduates:
Sam Welch19-144th Section
ST. JAMES SAINTS
Head Coach: Ethan Hildebrandt
Big South East Conference: 0-6
Overall: 3-16
The Saints were defeated in their section dual by Springfield 39-33. They had section place winners, including one state qualifier. Those are all returning, the Saints didn’t have anyone graduate. Six of their wrestlers return with double figure wins and eight others with experience. Look for the Saints to improve on those dual meet marks from last season. They key leaders should include: Kollin Anderson (32-18), Levi Miest (22-22), Derek Fast (21-16) and Talan Tande (15-10).
RETURNING WRESTLERS:
Kollin Anderson 11th 32-8 2nd Section/AC
Levi Miest 11th 22-22 6th Section
Derek Fast 12th21-16
Talen Tande 10th 15-10 6th Section
Julio Esqueda 11th 13-19 6th Section
Willie Curry 11th 11-9 6th Section
Jesus Leyva 9th 7-19 6th Section
Hayden Davis 11th 6-21
Omar Ambioci-Garril 10th 5-10
Payton Walner 9th 5-14
Gaudier Velasco 11th 4-16
LUVERNE CARDINALS
Head Coach: Jordan Kopp
Big South West Conference: 0-6
Overall: 5-14
The Cardinals were defeated in their first section dual by Wabasso 51-24, they had seven section place winners last season, including one state qualifier. Back from last season are four section place winners and one other with experience. Look for this team to make some strides of improvement, if they fill their weight they should improve on those dual meet marks. Their key leaders should include: Jacob Madison (14-21),Lief Ingebretsen (11-24) and Hudson Hough (12-16).
RETUNING WRESTLERS:
Jacob Madison 11th 14-21 5th Section
Brody Kopp 8th 13-23
Hudson Hough 8th 12-16 6th Section
Leif Ingebretsen 10th 11-24 6th Section
Tayden Boyenga 9th 8-174th Section
Graduates:
Braydon Ripka 33-13 2nd Section
Noah Mehefaff 21-13 3rd Section
Ayden Bonnett 8-12 5th Section
