Fact Right Now: Still putting out some talent

Divison I

8 (4%) out of the 200 top ranked guys in Division I wrestling are from Kansas. That is not bad for a state that has less than 1% of the U.S. population. I think 10% of the NCAA finalist the last few years have Kansas on their High School Diploma. The coaches and the kids must be doing something right (sorry if I missed anyone)

Division II

Fact Right Now: Still putting out some talent
6 or (7.5%) of the 80 young men ranked in NCAA Division II have Kansas High School Diplomas (sorry if I missed anyone) not bad for a state that has less than 1% of the U.S. population
125 Pounds
1. Trevor Charboneau, Nebraska-Kearney - From Kansas
2. Rob McCabe, Adams State (Colo.)
3. Cody Garcia, Nebraska-Omaha - From Kansas
4. Ryon Mazzacco, Pittsburgh-Johnstown (Pa.)
5. Mike Compton, Ashland (Ohio)
6. Jamie Thomas, Shippensburg (Pa.)
7. Tyler Mumbulo, Upper Iowa
8. Nick Smith, Minnesota State-Mankato

“I know 125 is one weight worth a quick mention as it has 3 of 16 athletes in it from Kansas!
I think Kansas overall from a former prep standpoint did very well in qualifying wrestlers.”

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Yours in wrestling,
The Swayz

133 Pounds
1. Brett Allgood, Nebraska-Kearney
2. Raymond Dunning, Adams State (Colo.)
3. Andy Uhl, Findlay (Ohio)
4. Shane Perkey, Indianapolis (Ind.)
5. Earl Jones, Central Oklahoma - From Kansas
6. Dan Hilario, Nebraska-Omaha
7. Virgil Lockett, San Francisco State (Calif.)
8. Ralph Acosta, Upper Iowa
141 Pounds
1. Thad Benton, Pittsburgh-Johnstown (Pa.)
2. Mitch Waite, Nebraska-Omaha
3. Kyle Evans, Central Oklahoma
4. Brian Pitts, Adams State (Colo.)
5. Jeff Rutledge, Nebraska-Kearney
6. Andre VanderVelde, Augustana (S.D.)
7. Zach Meissner, Ashland (Ohio)
8. Zach Stephens, Minnesota State-Mankato
149 Pounds
1. Camille DuPont, Western State (Colo.)
2. Ryan King, Augustana (S.D.)
3. R.J. Paterniti, Gannon (Pa.)
4. Tony Guerra, Findlay (Ohio)
5. Shea Timothy, Central Oklahoma
6. Shane Unger, Nebraska-Omaha
7. Mark Pfeifer, Chadron State (Neb.)
8. Mikel Delk, Fort Hays State (Kan.) -
157 Pounds
1. Patrick Allibone, Nebraska-Omaha
2. Zach Lee, Western State (Colo.)
3. Math Bitz, Minnesota State-Mankato
4. David Nordhues, Fort Hays State (Kan.)
5. Brad Becker, Wisconsin-Parkside
6. Austin Scarset, Augustana (S.D.)
7. Jason Leavitt, Central Oklahoma
8. Will Tedder, Mercyhurst (Pa.)
165 Pounds
1. Nate Baker, Minnesota State-Moorhead
2. Zach Schafer, Mercyhurst (Pa.)
3. Cort Petersen, Central Oklahoma
4. Cody Henriksen, Augustana (S.D.)
5. Ross Taplin, Nebraska-Omaha - From Kansas
6. Eric Lakia, Ashland (Ohio)
7. Andy Pickar, Minnesota State-Mankato
8. Brett Hunter, Chadron State (Neb.)
174 Pounds
1. J.D. Naig, Nebraska-Omaha
2. Travis Krinke, Minnesota State-Mankato
3. Tommy Clark, West Liberty State (W.Va.).
4. Jared Hess, Central Oklahoma
5. Dusty Wilking, Augustana (S.D.)
6. Aaron Meister, Fort Hays State (Kan.) - From Kansas
7. Eli Garshnick, Pittsburgh-Johnstown (Pa.)
8. Mike Jackson, Indianapolis (Ind.)
184 Pounds
1. Gregg Nurrenbern, Truman State (Mo.)
2. John Koons, Minnesota State-Mankato
3. Mark Murphy, Shippensburg (Pa.)
4. Nate Buys, Augustana (S.D.)
5. Mike Corcetti, Pittsburgh-Johnstown (Pa.)
6. Tanner Linsacum, Nebraska-Kearney
7. Matt Allen, Ashland (Ohio)
8. Jacob Tazzi, Gannon (Pa.)
197 Pounds
1. Tim Boldt, Augustana (S.D.)
2. Plamen Paskalev, Central Missouri State
3. Jeff Sylvester, Nebraska-Kearney
4. Corey Jacoby, Shippensburg (Pa.)
5. John Goral, Wisconsin-Parkside
6. Ryan Kirst, Ashland (Ohio)
7. Mike Fowler, Pittsburgh-Johnstown (Pa.)
8. Joel Wipperfurth, Southwest Minnesota
285 Pounds
1. Les Sigman, Nebraska-Omaha
2. Jacob Linninger, Shippensburg (Pa.)
3. Tervel Dlagnev, Nebraska-Kearney
4. Andrew Ubben, Fort Hays State (Kan.) - From Kansas
5. Chris Bietz, Augustana (S.D.)
6. Tim Kraemer, Minnesota State-Mankato
7. Chris Tuchscherer, Minnesota State-Moorhead
8. Josh Uhl, Ashland (Ohio)
2/14/2006
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Final NJCAA Team/Individual Rankings - / 2/14/06
Fact Right Now: Still putting out some talent
6 or (7.5%) of the top 80 young men ranked in National Junior College Rankings have Kansas High School Diplomas (sorry if I missed anyone) not bad for a state that has less than 1% of the U.S. population

Division 1
1. Iowa Central
2. North Idaho
3. Labette, KS
4. Western Wyoming
5. North West Wyoming
6. Colby, KS
7. SW Oregon
8. Clackamas, OR
9. Ellsworth, IA
10. Neosho, KS

Individuals
125
1. Eric Hoffman - Iowa Central
2. Tim Elliot – Labette _ From Kansas
3. Jeff Hedges - North Idaho
4. Dennis Kakrah – Waubonsee
5. Derek Sharp - Gloucester
6. Mike Wilding – Western Wyoming
7. Andy McArthur – Harper
8. Josh Williams – SW Oregon
133
1. Tony Valdez - Iowa Central
2. Cody Bowers – Mercyhurst
3. Dontie Lacy – Triton
4. Maurico Benitez - Nassau
5. Cody Nicholson – North Idaho
6. Levi Younkin – Colby _ From Kansas
7. David Beagley – Western Wyoming
8. Scott Kruk - Harper
141
1. Joe Soto - Iowa Central
2. Clint Collins - Gloucester
3. Mark Fisher – Western Wyoming
4. Henrich Barnes - North Idaho
5. Jeremy Powell – Triton
6. Ross Montour – NW Wyoming
7. Daniel Prater – Colby – From Kansas
8. Toby Reese – Morrisville
149
1. Alex Binder – Gloucester
2. Paul Mayfield – Neosho
3. Henry Kofa – Lassen
4. Matt Gilland – Colby – From Kansas
5. Seth Anderson – Ellsworth
6. James Clark - Jamestown
7. Tony Martin – Lincoln
8. Seth Roy - Clackamas

157
1. Matt Schippers – Colby – From Kansas
2. Paul Collum - Iowa Central
3. Jason Layton - Nassau
4. Dallas Hesseltine - Harper
5. Luke Elmore – Labette
6. Tyson Hurst – North Idaho
7. Chris Marks – Alfred state
8. Eric Coxbill – NW Wyoming
165
1. Adam O’Neil – Harper
2. Cody Early – Western Wyoming
3. Josh Erickson – North Idaho
4. Jimmy Harris – Gloucester
5. Aaron Young – Itasca
6. Zach Bogardus - Morrisville
7. Ray Richardson - Lassen
8. Mike Vingo- Nassau
174
1. Kasey Meiners – Rochester
2. Tommy McCarthy - Labette
3. Mark Pieffer – Gloucester
4. Anthony Leon - Pima
5. Antoine Love - Iowa Central
6. Jesse Linczmaier – Harper
7. Jim Enobe - Neosho
8. Julius Rios – NW Wyoming
184
1. Alex Saunders - Labette
2. Mike Wilcox - Nassau
3. David Gleissner – Harper
4. Kyle Olson - Ellsworth
5. Dallas Mitchell - MN West
6. Brad Padgett - Highline
7. Josh Edmondson - North Idaho
8. Shawn Vincent – NW Wyoming
197
1. Jon Jones - Iowa Central
2. Joe Scioli – Nassau
3. Ethan Vogt – Ridgewater
4. Josh Barh – Neosho –From Kansas
5. Kyle Sand – North Idaho
6. Sean Evans – Harper
7. Jamie Lucott – Alfred state
8. Mike Dean - Muskegon
285
1. Jake Kallstead – North Idaho
2. Spencer Bowles - NW Wyoming
3. Marino Eatman – Waubonsee
4. David Brenner – Harper
5. Chuck Watkins – Williamson Trade
6. Jacob Combs - Iowa Central
7. Colin Thompson - Niagara
8. Dan Pownall – Clackamas

Good Job Wrestlers and Coaches