Category: Results

USA Wrestling Cadet Freestyle Nationals

Results:

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Champ. Round 1: Michael Majerus (Minnesota) over () (Bye)                 Champ. Round 2: Ronan Marino (Connecticut) over Michael Majerus (Minnesota) (TF 15-4)
Cons. Round 2: Michael Majerus (Minnesota) over Ty Smidt (Minnesota) (TF 14-4)
Cons. Round 3: Ryan Haynes (Illinois) over Michael Majerus (Minnesota) (TF 10-0)

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Michael got the 1st Cougar win on the new mat!

 

Cadet FS – 182

Champ. Round 1: Caden Steffen (Minnesota) over () (Bye)
Champ. Round 2: Caden Steffen (Minnesota) over Mason Maulding (New York) (TF 10-0)
Champ. Round 3: Jake Thompson (Ohio) over Caden Steffen (Minnesota) (Dec 5-2)
Cons. Round 4: Caden Steffen (Minnesota) over Jaden Sonner (Indiana) (Dec 12-9)
Cons. Round 5: Caden Steffen (Minnesota) over Josh Nowak (Wisconsin) (TF 11-0)
Cons. Round 6: Caden Steffen (Minnesota) over Jackson Mckinney (Washington) (TF 14-4)
Cons. Round 7: Tyler Buesgens (Minnesota) over Caden Steffen (Minnesota) (Fall 2:27)

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Cadet Greco-Roman Nationals

Congratulations to Caden Steffen, National Cadet 182 lb. runner-up! Caden wrestled a great tourney, earning the silver medal and All-American status. Great job, Caden, the ZM Wrestling community is very proud of your accomplishments!

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Champ. Round 1 – Caden Steffen (Minnesota) won by decision over Brodey Beckman (Texas) (Dec 6-4)
Champ. Round 2 – Caden Steffen (Minnesota) won by fall over Dylan Lozeau (Illinois) (Fall 0:58)
Champ. Round 3 – Caden Steffen (Minnesota) won by fall over Avery Jaramillo (Oregon) (Fall 5:15)
Quarterfinal – Caden Steffen (Minnesota) won by decision over Drake Barbee (Oklahoma) (Dec 4-2)
Semifinal – Caden Steffen (Minnesota) won by decision over Lucas Davison (Indiana) (Dec 5-2)
1st Place Match – Ryan Karoly (New Jersey) won by decision over Caden Steffen (Minnesota) (Dec 6-3)

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Michael Majerus also took part in the Fargo Cadet Greco-Roman Nationals, going 1-2 for the tourney at 94 lbs. Nice job, Michael, we are looking forward to following your high school wrestling career!

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Champ. Round 1 – Michael Majerus (Minnesota) won by tech fall over Garret Donahue (West Virginia) (TF 10-0)
Champ. Round 2 – Brenden Chaowanapibool (Washington) won by fall over Michael Majerus (Minnesota) (Fall 2:21)
Cons. Round 2 – Dayton Cary (Oklahoma) won by fall over Michael Majerus (Minnesota) (Fall 4:10)

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The Cadet National Freestyle Tournament begins tomorrow and runs through Friday. Michael and Caden are also wrestling that style and take to the mat at 9:30am. Stay tuned for updates…Good luck to the MN Storm!

And, Cougar Fans, take a peek below at our sweet new mat that made its debut on the floor of the Fargodome!

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Caden Steffen Repeats as MN/USA Freestyle State Champion

Eight ZM wrestlers took part in the MN/USA Kids & Cadets State Greco and Freestyle Tournament last weekend in Monticello.  Caden Steffen led the way with a state title in Freestyle.  Also competing were Cain Lexvold (2nd/2nd),  Ryan Lexvold (DNP) , Michael Majerus (3rd/3rd), Ben Roberts (2nd in Greco), Jack Haglund (2nd/2nd), Jacob Bennett (5th in Freestyle), and Tyler Soltau (6th/DNP).

If you know Cain, it comes as no surprise he is wearing his headgear in each of these pictures.  Always ready to throw down, even with Tyler!

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A reminder that the ZM wrestling camp for any student grades K–12 (2015-2016) will be held June 6-9 in Mazeppa.

Jarret Haglund Places 6th at Junior State Freestyle

Jarret Haglund wrestled in the MN/USA Junior State Freestyle Tournament at Augsburg College this weekend.  Jarret earned 6th place at 195 lbs and continues to build on his successful folkstyle season.  Congratulations Jarret!

ZM Wrestling has also been putting in work off the mat and giving back to the community.  Many wrestlers and volunteers helped with the Adopt-a-Highway cleanup on a 2 mile stretch of Highway 52 north of Zumbrota.  ZM Wrestling also donated 2 hours of yard work in the silent auction for the Kelsey Bradley benefit.  Matt Biever was the highest bidder and Caden Steffen, Spencer Defrang, Jacob Bennett, and Jack Haglund all pitched in on Sunday to help with Matt’s to-do list.

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Upcoming Events

Friday/Saturday- Greco/Freestyle tournament in Simley.

 

3 Individual Placewinners at NYWA State; K-6 Team Finishes Strong

Lots of wrestling this weekend at the Mayo Civic Center where the NYWA State Tournament was held.  Individually, Owen Lexvold led the way for the Cougars with a 2nd place finish at Kindergarten 65 lbs.  Gunner Mancilman and Jack Krier also earned a spot on the podium, each earning 5th place.  Also competing were Sam Moore (1-2), Cain Lexvold (2-2), Dalton Hall (0-2), Andrew Banitt (0-2), and Nathan Halton (0-2).

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Wrestling in the NYWA Invite were Cole Poncelet (1st), Mason Edstrom (3rd), Isaiah O’Reilly (4th), and Lucas Schiell (DNP).

The K-6 team was able to take home the Pool 8 Championship, finishing with an overall record of 2-3 for the weekend.  ZM fell to a tough Waconia team to open the tournament, followed by losses to MAHACA and St. Peter.  The group came storming back on Sunday to defeat both Marshall/LV/RTR and Perham to win the Pool 8 Championship.

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We will celebrate our season with a party on Friday, April 8th at the school.  See you there!

Upcoming Events

Friday/Saturday: Apple Valley Greco and Freestyle Qualifier

Youth Team Qualifies for NYWA State! 8 Individuals Advance

What a great weekend of wrestling for our club!  The youth team earned 6th place at Regions to advance to the NYWA State Tournament.  The kids were able to knock off 2 teams they had lost to earlier in the year in Caledonia and Chatfield.  They also earned a victory over Owatonna while falling to GMLOK, Dover-Eyota, and Cannon Falls.  Great effort and sportsmanship was shown by each wrestler.  The coaches couldn’t be more proud of this group!

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21 wrestlers competed at NYWA Regions with 8 advancing to the State Tournament by placing in the top 3.  Earning a trip were Owen and Cain Lexvold, Sam Moore, Gunner Mancilman, Jack Krier, Gabe Tupper, Andrew Banitt, and Nathan Haltom.  Congratulations to all!

Freestyle/Greco Practices

Rochester Wrestling Club

Schoolboys and under  (born 2002 and later):
-Practices held at Mayo High School every Monday night through May 16th from 6-7 PM.
-Cost $30

Cadets and Juniors (born 2001 and earlier):
-Practices held at RCTC every Thursday night through May 19th from 6-7 PM.
-Cost $30

Southern MN Training Site

Cadets and Juniors only
-Practices held at RCTC every Monday night through May 23rd from 7-8:30 PM.
-No cost

Upcoming Events

Tuesday- Youth open mat at 6:00.
Thursday- Youth open mat at 6:00.
Saturday- Freestyle/Greco Open in Mankato.

3 Cougars Place at MN/USA Kids State Folkstyle

11 ZM wrestlers took part in the MN/USA Kids State Folkstyle Tournament this weekend.  Jent Beyer and Cain Lexvold both reached the podium and placed 4th in their weight classes.  Jack Haglund had a 6th place finish.  Also competing were Leo Beyer, Cole and Lucas Schiell, Samuel Moore, Owen and Ryan Lexvold, Laiken Copemen, and John Poulin.

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Many Freestyle and Greco practices are underway.  See last week’s post for more details.

Upcoming Events

Monday- Youth open mat at 6:00.
Tuesday- Youth open mat at 6:00.  Register on-line for NYWA Individual Region Tournament by 5 PM (if qualified).
Thursday- Youth open mat at 6:00.
Friday- NYWA Region in Byron for 5th-8th grade.
Saturday- NYWA Region in Byron for PreK-4th grade.
Sunday- NYWA Team Region Tournament in Eyota.

Luke Tupper is MN/USA State Folkstyle Champion!

8 ZM wrestlers squared off in Anoka today at the MN/USA Juniors and Cadets State Folkstyle Tournament.  Leading the way was Luke Tupper with a 1st place finish in the Junior division at 138 lbs.  Also placing were Maverick Jackson (2nd, Junior 152), Jacob Bennett (2nd, Cadet 182), Michael Majerus (4th, Cadet 94), Tyler Soltau (5th, Cadet 160), Jarret Haglund (5th, Junior 220).  Andrew Banitt and and Sam Nordquist each went 1-2.

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Freestyle and Greco Practices

There are several places to attend Freestyle and Greco wrestling practices this spring.  For Schoolboy and under (born 2002 or later), there will be practices held Monday nights at Rochester Mayo High School starting March 21st.  For Cadets and Juniors (born 2001 or earlier), there will be practices held Thursday nights at RCTC led by Matt Mauseth, Monday nights at RCTC led by Jim Richardson, and Monday and Wednesday nights at Augsburg led by Dan Chandler and Jayson Ness.

Good Luck to the 6 State Qualifiers; Junior Team Finishes Season Strong

Good luck to Hayden Stensland (126), Hayden Voxland (152), Jacob Bennett (160), Devin Manzy (170), Caden Steffen (182), and Jarret Haglund (220) tomorrow at the State Tournament!  Class A individual first round starts at 1:00 PM.  You can access full brackets and schedule here.

The youth junior team finished 3-1 last weekend in Waseca, earning the Pool B Championship.  The boys were able to top Rochester Mayo, New Prague, and Waseca while falling to STMA.  Great team effort!

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Upcoming Events

Tonight- Youth open mat at 6:00.  Get your Plainview registrations in the mail!
Friday/Saturday- MSHSL State Tournament at Xcel.
Monday, Feb 29- Youth open mat at 6:00.