University of Mary Lineup Preview 197-285

Previous Mary Previews:  125-133, 141-149, 157-165, 174-184 197: Depth Chart 197 Starter  Next Man Up Keep your eye on FR  Emmitt  Brooks   RFR   SO JR SR Freshman Emmit Brooks is the only wrestler listed at 197, a problem weight for head coach Adam Aho since he took the job five years ago.  With…

Demons Ripplinger and Steidler Place at USAW Preseason Nationals

Two Bismarck High wrestlers left the UNI Dome with hardware after a long Saturday of competition.  Ryan Ripplinger, who lost week finished first first at the JJ Classic in Rochester, MN, made a strong run to the quarterfinals at 126 pounds before ultimately finishing in sixth place.  Ripplinger reeled off three victories on the championship…

Blees Wins Virginia Tech Wrestleoff Over LaPrade

Bismarck native Ryan Blees, currently in his second season with Virginia Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State, won his 157 pound wrestleoff Friday evening over teammate BC LaPrade.  Blees looked strong in all positions, scoring four takedowns including a beautiful left side hi-crotch in the closing seconds of the third period to cap a 10-3…

Minot State Lineup Preview 157-165

Previous Minot State Lineup Previews: 125-133, 141-149 157: Depth Chart 157 Starter  Next Man Up Redhsirt FR  Brandt Ackerman RFR  Stosh Sitkowski Luis Lopez   SO Zach Berry JR SR  Frank Straka Sophomore Zach Berry is the leader in the clubhouse at 157 for the Beavers. Though he should see competition for the lineup from…

Minot State Lineup Preview 141-149

Previous Minot State Lineup Previews: 125-133 141: Depth Chart 141 Starter  Next Man Up Keep your eye on FR  Marco Ramirezlazos Cade Horn RFR  Jeseb Mogen   SO  Shane Williams Jr. JR SR  Dimitrus Grivas Jered Sublet, who wrestled for Minot state last season in this slot, will not compete for the Beavers until the…

University of Mary Lineup Preview 174-184

Previous Mary Previews:  125-133, 141-149, 157-165 174: Depth Chart 141 Starter  Next Man Up Keep your eye on FR   RFR   SO  Austin Eichmann JR  Jake Green Jon Pelach SR Junior Jake Green and Sophomore Austin Eichmann will battle for this spot during the early stage of the season.  Green is entering his third…

Bismarck’s Ripplinger Wins JJ Classic Title

126 pounds was widely considered to be the toughest bracket at this year’s Intermat JJ Classic.  The weight boasted four state champions; two with two titles to their name and another that went undefeated for his first in AAA Minnesota last season.  In the end, Bismarck High junior Ryan Ripplinger bested them all, winning by…

University of Mary Lineup Preview 157-165

Previous Mary Previews:  125-133, 141-149, 157: Depth Chart 141 Starter  Next Man Up Keep your eye on FR   RFR   SO  Chris Leatherman JR Jakob Weisbrod SR  Jordan Hegel Jordan Hegel is a wrestler that Mary Head Coach Adam Aho has always felt had the talent to compete with the best wrestlers in the…

Podcast 301: North Dakotans In College

Mr. Headlock and The Coach preview the upcoming college season by examining North Dakota natives wrestling at the D1 and D2 college level. Wrestlers discussed include D1 talents Ryan Blees and Jordan Shearer, as well as NDSU grapplers Dylan Urbach, Taylor Nein, Jesse Shearer, and Brandon Metz.  We also examine the are Division 2 programs…