As for Quin Morgan, same age as Brady, he's in the toughest weight class in the tournament: Class 3A 195 pounds with Max McEnelly from Waconia and Morgan's section rival, Ryder Rogotzke from Stillwater. Eighteen wrestlers in each class[2] qualify by being one of the top three finishers at six Regional tournaments. 14 Parker Venz (AUG, 20-4) pinned Marcus Orlandoni (UWL) 3:21 (AUGSBURG 20-13)285 No. Melissa would have three future wrestlers in diapers Brady, and 17 months later, twins Brett and Ethan. 3-ranked McKendree (Ill.) with 150.0 points. 157 #4 Tyler Shilson 14 Parker Venz (AUG, 21-4) pinned Dylan Harr (JWU) 0:46 (AUGSBURG 29-8)285 No. III Nationals title Skip to main content X Open MenuClose Menu Shop- opens in a new window Shop- opens in a new window Donate NEWS. Lang began with the tournament with a 31-1 record. MEN'S WRESTLING Augsburg wins the NWCA D-III National Duals title for the eighth time in school history!Story/results: https://t.co/OYOcHVXFjp#d3wrestle #AuggiePride pic.twitter.com/5HAgEVYKWr, No. He resigned in 2008. 184 #5 Bentley Schwanebeck-Ostermann 197 #12 Parker Venz UW-La Crosse is the only other school to break the Burgs hold on the Division III National Duals titles since 2002, winning the 2022 event (Augsburg and Wartburg did not compete). (Note: That school's now merged with the archrival and there are only three kids total on the farm, not 12.). In 2008, Northern defeated Lang in the quarter-finals, before Lang pinned Northern in the fifth-place match. When they came to me in the summer of 2018 with this plan, I thought it was a great way to transition Tony to a head coaching role, as Jim still would be involved significantly as the associate head coach, Swenson said. 285 #6 Tyler Kim, Wartburg Jim died in 2018 and Olive died last May at 92. In the second round, Holst faced Frank Cammisa (Bridgewater State), whom he defeated by a 15-3 major decision. The Knights had four regional. Cloud State 0. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "We're training to be national. Augsburg has won 10 NCAA Division III wrestling national titles in the last 17 years, a championship total doubling that of any other Division III school. 14-ranked 197-pounder Parker Venz (SO, Farmington, Minn./Farmington HS) and No. W . In the quarter-finals, Massey earned a 12-1 major decision victory over seventh-seeded Rob Kramer (Coe). In the wrestleback semi-finals, Witzel fell to third-seeded John Helgerson (Wartburg), 7-1. MEN: Augsburg 10 th /11 (24) The 2019-20 Augsburg Women's Wrestling season was Augsburg's inaugural season and first as a member of the Women's Collegiate Wrestling Association. 3 Wartburg mens wrestling team (11-1 overall) will host No. The Augsburg Wrestling team scored a third-place finish at the NCAA Division III National Championships on Saturday evening at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. No. Campers will always be separated into groups according to age, weight, and experience level to ensure the most improvement, challenge, and fun during the camp. In the semi-finals, Adams faced second-seeded Jason Brew of Olivet. 11521 Eagle Street NW Coon Rapids, MN 55448 TEAM CAMP SUPERVISION: ALL high school wrestlers will be supervised by Augsburg University wrestlers, coaches and camp staff during all breaks and meals. 133 #13 Cade Willis You don't have 10 other people trying to help you out. In addition to his success on the mat, Mousloff has guided the Auggies to success in the classroom. Including five other appearances in NWCA Division I National Duals competition prior to 2002, when the Division II, Division III and NAIA defending national champions were invited to participate, Augsburg is now 70-25. The Eagles totaled 142.5 team points while Augsburg University (Minn.) won the title with 176.0. 5 Tyler Kim (AUG, 26-1) pinned Aldofo Betancur (JWU) 1:45 (AUGSBURG 35-8). 2 Tyler Shilson (AUG, 19-2) 13-0 (AUGSBURG 10-7)165 No. The Auggies finished third at the 2022 national championships. Review Augsburg's privacy policy for more details. Cade Willis (SO, Kansasville, Wis./Union Grove HS), ranked No. The reigning three-time national collegiate champions are serious about making a run at four in a row in 2023. In addition to training and competing, the wrestlers did mission and service work, along with visiting historical and cultural sites in the two countries. Augsburg, with four champions, dominates to win NCAA Div. 1- and 2-rated 195-pounders in Minnesota,'' Marty Morgan said. He helped push a youth wrestling program. Molitor lost to second-seeded Rocky Mantella (Delaware Valley), 6-4. Jeff now assists Engebretson with the Mustangs. Despite two previous wins over Kist that season, Flodeen lost by a 5-3 decision. Feb 20, 2023 by Kyle Klingman. In addition to determining the national championship, the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships also determine the Division III All-America team. Top-ranked Travis Lang competed for Augsburg at 133 pounds and earned the top seed. 141 #5 Sam Stuhl In order to have the full site experience, keep cookies enabled on your web browser. In the wrestleback semi-finals, Flodeen faced Coe's second-seeded Clayton Rush, whom he had pinned in the 2008 national title match. Ohio State 4, Bemidji State 1. Since the trophy belt originated in the 2014-15 season, Wartburg is 7-0. Continue reading Auggie wrestlers in Central Asia . Paul Bjorkstrand, Tony Valek and Orlando Ponce all finished individual runners-up, marking the first since 1989 that a Division III team claimed the overall team title with no individual national titlists. The last five times the teams have met, one has been the top-ranked team in the nation. He earned NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional titles in both 2010 and 2012. Tony Valek - Upper Midwest Coach of The Year #PursuitOfExcellence 26 Feb 2023 21:26:11 Sports Mole previews Sunday's EFL Cup clash between Manchester United and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team finished fourth at the 2023 NCAA Upper Midwest Regional hosted by Concordia University Wisconsin. Hoialmen went on to be a four-year starter on the Augsburg wrestling team, helping the Auggies win a couple of team national titles and was the NCAA Division III National Champion in 1993 at 134 . In the quarter-finals, Lang faced eighth-seeded Nichalos Northern (Cornell). 11 Cade Willis (AUG, 11-7) dec. Christian Rivas (JWU) 7-2 (JWU 5-3)141 No. Feb 25, 2023 by Kyle Klingman. Augsburg, ranked No. Fleetwood also earned his spot at nationals by winning his semifinal. Shilson won a WCWA championship in 2020 followed by an NCWWC title a few weeks later. '', Pour Salt Down Your Drain At Night, Here's Why. Tony is ready to lead this historic program. In the 157 pounds division, Brosinski went 2-0 on day two and finished 4-1 in the tournament to punch his ticket to the NCAA Championships. All rights reserved. He replaced Grygelko as the head coach in 1981. 2 Augsburg 3, No. In the wrestleback quarter-finals, Witzel earned a 3-1 decision over Brock Glotfelty (McDaniel). I plan to be with the program as an associate head coach for many years into the future.. In the quarter-finals, Adams defeated Mike Martini (Rhode Is), 4-3. Dubbed the Reunion of Ones, the Auggies will celebrate the 1961 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship team Augsburgs first of its 30 MIAC team championships and its 1991 and 2001 NCAA Division III national championship squads prior to the Auggies dual meet with Wartburg. 149 Cole Becker 14 Charlie Stuhl (AUG, 24-3) dec. Gabriel McDaniel (JWU) 7-1 (AUGSBURG 11-5)157 No. The head coaching transition has been planned since 2018, according to Augsburg Athletic Director Jeff Swenson 79, who led the Auggie mens wrestling program to 10 national titles in his 25-season tenure (1980-94, 1986-2007) as head coach. Hale also pointed out that Davis coached 2011 Augsburg Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Matthew Kretlow 91 during his time in Owatonna. Healso was named outstanding wrestler of the NCAA tournament and then was named the NCAA 2015 Division III Wrestler of the Year. http://augsburgwrestling.info/index.php?title=2009_NCAA_Division_III_Wrestling_National_Championships&oldid=4541, NCAA Division III Wrestling National Championships. 165 #4 Nathan Fuller Im also excited about the continued expansion of Justin Koobs role within the program and the passion he brings to the sport of wrestling, Valek said. He left for a high school job for two years, came back in 1986 and then his Auggies won 10 national NCAA Division III team titles from 1991 through 2007. Seventh-ranked Zach Molitor competed for Augsburg at 174 pounds and earned the sixth seed. Augsburg earned 87 team points in its third-place finish at the championship, marking the 20th straight year that Augsburg has earned a top-four finish in national . Scot Davis 74 Hall of Fame induction reported by Owatonna Peoples Press, article for the Owatonna (Minnesota) Peoples Press, Hibbing Daily Tribune touts Mike Fuenffinger as, Battle of the 'Burgs to include special wrestling reunion, Auggies take third at wrestling championships, George Dierberger Appointed Augsburg Universitys Howe Professor of Entrepreneurship, TPT Almanac Features Professor Michael Lansings History of Policing Project, Augsburg Named a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars for 202223, NSF Grant Supports Mathematics and Data for Social Justice Summer Seminar, Registration Open for The Forum on Workplace Inclusions 35th Annual Conference, Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship. Hechsel finished his Augsburg career as a two-time All-American, finishing seventh both this year and in 2013 at 197. Holst began the tournament with a 25-0 record against Division III opponents, with his sole loss coming to Division II opponent Esai Dominguez by a 4-2 decision. Including five other appearances in NWCA Division I National Duals competition prior to 2002, when the Division II, Division III and NAIA defending national champions were invited to participate, Augsburg is now 70-25. Since the trophy belt originated in the 2014-15 season, Wartburg is 7-0. 174 #11 Seth Goetzinger Record Pts. A MONTH AGO: SJU split its series with Augsburg back on Jan. 27-28 but collected only two of the weekend's six points. In 2009, Northern defeated Lang via a 7-5 decision. The rivalry between the two Lutheran schools is one of the most significant in all of NCAA Division III sports, as the DIII wrestling national championship has been won by either Augsburg or Wartburg every year since 1995. All rights reserved. Second-ranked Jared Massey competed for Augsburg at 197 pounds and earned the second seed. Copyright 2023 Augsburg University. 6 Bentley Schwanebeck-Ostermann (AUG, 21-5) dec. No. Seventh-ranked Andy Witzel competed for Augsburg at heavyweight and earned the eighth seed. at Concordia College-Moorhead Jan. 5, 7:45 p.m. St. Johns University Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m. at Concordia College-Moorhead Jan. 5, 5:45 p.m. at College of St. Benedict Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m. Macalester College Jan. 10, 1 p.m. Continue reading Keeping up with the Auggies , Six members of the Augsburg College wrestling team traveled to Central Asia for a 15-day training, mission, and service trip. 2023 NCAA DIII Wrestling Championship It's been 30 years since a school other than Wartburg or Augsburg captured the Division III title and the D3 powers are once again 1 and 2 in the rankings . 149 #9 Charlie Stuhl Copyright 2023 Augsburg University. In the second round, Lang faced unseeded Tony Lawler (Heidelberg), whom he beat by a 17-5 major decision. https://t.co/sVepIp1Cbh AuggieWrestle 3. He was not seeded. In the quarter-finals, Holst defeated Kevin Sutherland (Rhode Island) 8-2. Valek and Moulsoff have served as co-head coaches for the past three seasons, with Moulsoff serving as head coach from 2014-19. It was Witzel's first All-American honors. Augsburg had two individual champions in Katie Lange (143) and Marlynne Deede (155) and pushed eight athletes into the finals. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Wrestling Camp Hotline at (612) 330-1610 or email [email protected] I was in a conversation this week with Jeff Swenson, Augsburg's legendary wrestling coach before becoming the athletic director in 2007, and offered this opinion on wrestling: "It's the hardest sport in interscholastic athletics. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. During the three years between 1971-74 that Davis wrestled for Augsburg, the team had a record of49-4-1 and each year the team was ranked in the Top 10 teams nationally. He now holds the national record for career wins as a high school coach with 1,046. No. Augsburg The Official Website of Augsburg University Athletics. 285. Both Holst and Mauseth were wrapped with bandages and the match ended in a 3-1 decision to Mauseth, who eventually became the national champion. I believe we have a group of student-athletes and coaches that are capable of accomplishing that goal in 2022-23.. 2023 DIII wresting championships qualifiers announced The NCAA Division III Wrestling Committee announced today the participants in the 2023 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships. 11 at 133 pounds, scored two victories on Saturday to improve to 11-7 on the season. He earned NWCA Scholar All-America honors in 2010, 2011, and 2012, and earned College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Division III Academic All-America first-team honors and Academic All-District honors in both 2011 and 2012. Sunday, Feb. 26. . [3] During the championships, individual match winners earn points based on the level and quality of the victory, which are totaled to determine the team championship standings. Swenson was in Key West on a scuba diving vacation when he met Melissa Geiger from Georgia. Valek and Moulsoff were named co-head coaches in the 2019-20 season, academic national title with a 3.879 team GPA in 2021-22, NCAA Elite 89 Award at the 2012 national championships, Auggie men win regional, send 8 to national tourney, Young Auggies compete at UW-Eau Claire meet, Augsburg wins 9 of 10, dominates UW-La Crosse, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Swenson was a national NAIA champion for John Grygelko at Augsburg in 1979. In the quarter-finals, Valek fell to Wartburg's second-seeded Zach McKray by a 7-5 decision. As an assistant coach, Valek earned National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Region Assistant Coach of the Year honors five times. Year Champion Coach Points Runner-Up Points Host or Site; 2022: Wartburg: Eric Keller: 79: Wabash: 78: Cedar Rapids, Iowa: 2021: Canceled due to Covid-19-----2020 Fourth-ranked Tony Valek competed for Augsburg at 141 pounds and earned the seventh seed. Please contact us to create an account and start editing. Freddy Terranova. There's also sister Amy around the sport so much that she's a student manager as a sixth grader. In the first round, all wrestlers at 125 pounds were given byes. Augsburg College is an ELCA-affiliated college in Minneapolis, MN. For complete schedules, results, live audio, and more, see the Athletics website. In addition to the Augsburg-Wartburg match, there will also be a high school dual meet between Coon Rapids and Albert Lea that will begin at 5 p.m. at Si Melby Hall. In the third round of the wrestlebacks, Flodeen faced Jerrad Hoxie (Heidelberg), whom he pinned at 4:27. February 19, 2023 NAPERVILLE, Ill. Qualifying eight wrestlers to the national championships with two regional champions, the Augsburg University women's wrestling team finished second at the National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships Region IV Regional on Sunday. MX23RW : Saturday, February 25 15:28:04| >> :600: . MX23RW : Monday, February 27 18:36:51| >> :600:288407: . The team completed the season with an 4-2 dual record, including a seventh-place finish at the NWCA Women's National Duals. Kim, who also went 4-0 on the weekend at 285, is now 26-1 on the season and 95-21 in his college career. Weekend Recap: Upper Midwest Region Champions - 36 straight 2 Region Champions. All rights reserved. The Augsburg-Wartburg match will begin at 7:30 p.m., with the three championship teams honored on the mat during intermission (after the fifth bout of the evening). PJW Jr High Championship. 2/4 Johnson & Wales (R.I.) 8125 No. The Swensons also lived in the district. Copyright 2023 Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN | 612-330-1000, Auggies take third at wrestling championships. Augsburg College's Seth Flodeen (JR, Cannon Falls, Minn.) claimed an individual national title at 125 pounds. 125 Defending national champion and fourth-ranked Seth Flodeen represented Augsburg at 125 pounds and earned the fourth seed. "You're in a steamy wrestling room three hours a day; spitting is your life because you're cutting weight; and, if the guy across the mat is better than you, there's no place to hide. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. In addition to his wrestling coaching responsibilities, Valek also serves as finance and budget director for the Augsburg athletic department. Flodeen began the tournament with a 20-5 record. Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. 149 #8 Kris Rumph 4-ranked team in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association NCAA tournament rankings, finished third in the 12-team regional with 149.5 points, behind top-ranked North Central (Ill.) with 187.5 points and No. Venz scored pins in all four of his matches on the weekend, giving him a team-leading 16 falls on the season. Stricker booked his trip to nationals by winning his semifinal to start the day on Saturday. Augsburg, the No. In the fifth-place match, Witzel faced Adam Sutter (Lakeland), whom he had beaten in the regional and prevailed again, this time by a 3-2 margin. 2/4 Johnson & Wales 35-8 in the championship match. 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