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COMPLETE LIST -- NATIONAL ACADEMIC TEAMS
Dickinson State University is pleased to announce the academic successes of its wrestling team as honored by the NAIA/NWCA Coaches Association.
The Blue Hawks finished in 6th place of the national competition placing seven All-Americans and they also ranked 8th nationally with a team GPA of 2.963. DSU was led by national scholars (minimum GPA 3.5) Colt Goff (3.944) and Robert Carothers (3.846). Head Coach Thadd O’Donnell stated that, “This is good evidence that our program is successful to the student athlete. We are exceedingly proud of our athletes.”
Besides Dickinson State, only the University of Great Falls (Great Falls, Mont.) and Dana College (Blair, Neb.) had teams who finished in the top 10 nationally in both categories.
Blue Hawks Add Several Prep Stars to 2010-11 Roster
Dickinson State University is pleased to announce that prep stars Cody Hilzendeger (Bismarck Century HS, Bismarck, N.D.), Andrew Ramos (Sierra Vista HS, Las Vegas, Nev.), Tyson Mullen (Mobridge-Pollock HS, Mobridge, S.D.), Dennis Wilson (Caldwell HS, Caldwell, Idaho) and Jacob Stewart (Columbus HS, Columbus, Mont.) have all signed a Letter of Intent to compete for the Blue Hawks.
Hilzendeger is “one of the top recruits in the region,” according to Head Coach Thadd O’Donnell. Hilzendeger, coached by his father, Randy, was a state placer for four years for the Patriots (135-lb) including runner-up in his senior season. Three times he was awarded the “Hardest Worker” honors and he also won the 2008 Belle Fourche Tournament (Belle Fourche, S.D.). He was equally stellar in the classroom, gaining National Honor Society status three times. He is expected to wrestle at 133-lbs for the Hawks.
Ramos compiled a career record of 133-28 as a heavyweight. He was the Nevada State Champion his senior season for the Mountain Lions. He figures to have continued success for the Hawks in the uppermost weight category.
Mullen was also a standout cross-country runner, qualifying for the state meet twice. His success on the mat earned him 7th place at state (135-lb) his senior season. He should compete for the Blue Hawks in the 133-lb weight class.
Wilson climbed from his 5th place state finish to a 3rd place from his junior to senior season (285-lb) for the Cougars. He was voted Senior Wrestler of the Year and will most like compete for the Blue Hawks at the 197-lb division.
Stewart wrestled at both the 189 and 215-lb for the Cougars and was 5th in his senior year, compiling a 34-12 record. He was also a standout football player. He was both All-Conference and All-State on the offensive and defensive lines.
Head Coach Thadd O’Donnell remarked, “We are very excited to have these young men to be part of our program. We expect them to make an immediate impact in our lower and upper weights as they have proven themselves as preps and should transition well to the collegiate level.” Blue Hawk Wrestling Finishes in 6th Place at NAIA National Tournament- 7 All Americans Named
2010 NAIA Wrestling Championships - CLICK HERE
Senior Jake Kallestad leads Blue Hawk Wrestling Team to a sixth place finish at the NAIA National Tournament. The Dickinson State University Blue Hawks finished the day with 105.5 total points and had a large total of seven All Americans named.
Kallestad, 32-1 for the season took second place (Wt 197) after suffering a painful knee injury during his championship match. Strength of will pushed Kallestad to finish his match and deciding to decline a forfeit.
Despite only being a freshman Frank Lopez finished in third place (Wt 285), Angel Olea in fourth place (Wt 125), Cameron Schrempp in fourth (Wt 174), Brett Owen fifth place (Wt 184), Blake Hunter in sixth place (Wt 133), and Shane Bennett in eighth place (Wt 174). |
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