Odessa Bulldog Signs with HLGU

Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University wrestling program is pleased to have signed Michael Boyd from Odessa, MO. Boyd will graduate from Odessa High School in May of 2012. Boyd is the second signee of the 2012 HLGU recruiting class. Boyd is wrestling at 170 lbs for the Odessa Bulldogs this season. Last season Boyd qualified for the MO State tournament with a 32-15 record on the season. This season Boyd has seen much improvement with a 26-1 record on the season and has his eyes set on a state championship this year.

“Last summer I got a chance to know Michael at our Trojan Wrestling Camp and was impressed with his character and hard work. Michael loves wrestling and he believes in our program. He has been enthusiastic about HLGU and wrestling for HLGU next year. I’m looking forward to his enthusiasm and hard work in the room”, said HLGU Head Wrestling Coach Scott Hawes. Boyd also took 2nd in the 2011 Greco State tournament. Along with Boyd’s wrestling accomplishment he has also played football, baseball and track for Odessa High School. Michael plans on wrestling 149/157 next year for the Trojans.

Boyd will be majoring in Secondary Education at HLGU.

Boyd is the son of Mike and Patty Boyd.

HLG is a Division I NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) school and a member of the American Midwest Conference

NAIA PRESEASON TOP 20

Campbellsville Tops NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Preseason Top 20 Poll
Oct. 19, 2011
Contact: Amanda Dahl, NAIA Manager of Sports Information & Media Services, adahl@naia.org
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Campbellsville (Ky.) topped the NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Preseason Top 20 Poll, the national office announced Wednesday. Despite not having a top-ranked individual, the Tigers had 11 wrestlers land among the top 12 in their respective weight class to total 94 points.
No. 2 Southern Oregon had a trio of grapplers earn a No. 1 ranking and had six other wrestlers earn recognition to total 85 points. Top-ranked Raiders are Mitchell Lofstedt at 125 pounds, Tommie Norton/Hooper at 157 and Derek Rottenberg at 184.
Only in its second year of operation as a program, Midland (Neb.) is listed third with five listed individuals, including a pair of No. 1s in 133-pounder Matt Katusin and heavyweight Leviticus Roberson, for 67.5 points.
Grand View (Iowa) sits at fourth with 63.5 points and seven raked wrestlers, followed by Great Falls (Mont.) with 62.5 points thanks to eight listed individuals, including top-ranked Anthony Varnell at 141 pounds and 165-pounder Noah Hatton.
Headlining the No. 1 grapplers is 197-pounder Evan Hinebauch of Montana State-Northern. The senior is a three-time All-American and is the reigning national champion at 184 pounds. He is the only three-time honoree among all ranked wrestlers.
Varnell tops the most decorated weight class. The senior is the defending national champ at 141 pounds and is followed by a trio of two-time All-Americans: No. 2 Tommy Pretty of Campbellsville, No. 3 Kyle Wirkuty of Southern Oregon and No. 4 Myles Mazurkiewicz of Great Falls.
The poll was voted upon by a panel of head coaches representing each of the Qualifying Groups. The first regular-season poll will be announced Dec. 23.
Rank
School
Total Team Points
1 Campbellsville (Ky.) 94
2 Southern Oregon 85
3 Midland (Neb.) 67.5
4 Grand View (Iowa) 63.5
5 Great Falls (Mont.) 62.5
6 Montana State-Northern 61.5
7 Missouri Valley 58.5
8 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) 58
9 Morningside (Iowa) 49
10 Oklahoma City 44
11 William Penn (Iowa) 29
12 Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) 24
13 Cumberlands (Ky.) 17
14 Menlo (Calif.) 15.5
14 Baker (Kan.) 15.5
16 Shorter (Ga.) 14.5
17 Jamestown (N.D.) 11.5
18 Dickinson State (N.D.) 9
19 Concordia (Neb.) 7.5
20 Northwestern (Iowa) 6.5
Others receiving votes: Cumberland (Tenn.) 5; York (Neb.) 2.5; Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) 2; Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.) 2; Wayland Baptist (Texas) 1.5.Top-Ranked Individuals Individual Rankings (PDF)125 – Mitchell Lofstedt, Southern Oregon133 – Matt Katusin, Midland (Neb.)141 – Anthony Varnell, Great Falls (Mont.)149 – Eric Burgey, William Penn (Iowa)157 – Tommy Norton/Hooper, Southern Oregon 165 – Noah Hatton, Great Falls (Mont.)174 – Joseph Sievert, Morningside (Iowa)184 – Derek Rottenberg, Southern Oregon197 – Evan Hinebauch, Montana State-NorthernHWT – Leviticus Roberson, Midland (Neb.)


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Season Preview

The 2011-12 Hannibal-LaGrange University wrestling season is just around the corner! In preparation for the start of regular practices we have ran our regular lifting and conditioning practices and have had some open mats. One highlight over the last couple of weeks was our annual Labor Day camp out. As a team we were able participate in several outdoor activities which included swimming, fishing, boating and geode hunting. This year the Trojans welcome back two sophomores Bryce Alexander and Dan Capp who both tied the HLGU season win record last season with 27 wins. Bryce Alexander, Dan Capp, Ian Taylor, Tommy Pickens and Nathan Downs all return as national tournament qualifiers for the Trojans. Pickens and Downs took a year off and are working diligently to get back into the groove. This year the Trojans will have every weight class filled and will be wrestling off at some weights to see who will claim the top spot at each weight class. This season keep an eye on our new comers like Bobby McCarl (125), Richie Nedlic (125/133),Cole Arms (133), Chucka Willis (141), Cody Bergquist (197), Tyler Cook (HWT). Jake Hare is the most improved returning wrestler for the Trojans from last season and we will see if he can claim the varsity spot at heavy weight this year. We have a few wrestlers who will be redshirting this year and they are Aaron Angel, Mason Hymer, and James Jordan.

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Cook Signs with HLGU

Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University wrestling program is pleased to have signed Tyler Cook from St. Joseph, MI. Cook will graduate from St. Joseph High School this May.

Cook’s high school coaches have commented that he is the hardest working wrestler on his team and has excellent character as well. His high school assistant coach has even stated that Cook is the only wrestler he would allow to take his little sister to prom.

“Over the last several months I’ve become well acquainted with Tyler and his parents,” commented Coach Scott Hawes. “I have been impressed with Tyler’s work ethic and desire to improve. Besides being a decent wrestler Cook has good character and that is why I believe he will be a good fit for the Trojan Wrestling Program. I believe Tyler Cook will have the mindset to work to get better every day. As a captain on his high school team, he knows how to be a leader. I’m excited about having Tyler as part of our wrestling family and I can’t wait to see how he improves as a wrestler throughout his career.”

Cook is coming to HLGU with a senior season varsity record of 30-11. He plans to wrestle in the 197 lbs. weight class.

Cook is the son of Steve and Denise and will be majoring in premedical/nursing at HLGU.

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Bobby McCarl Signs with HLGU Wrestling

Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal-LaGrange University Wrestling program is pleased to have signed Bobby McCarl from Adrian, MO. McCarl will graduate from Adrian RIII High School in May of 2011.

This season McCarl compiled an impressive record of 39-5 and an overall career record of 125-27. McCarl is a 3 time state tournament qualifier qualifying in his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. His freshmen season was cut short due to injury. McCarl had a strong showing at the 2011 Missouri State Championships making it to the finals and finishing 2nd at 119 lbs. McCarl’s previous best finish in the state tournament was 6th place. “Bobby McCarl is a tough wrestler and a hard worker. McCarl improved every season of his high school career and he knows how to work through the disappointment of injury as a result of his freshmen season experience. McCarl didn’t stay down he bounced back and continued to get better every season after that. I’m looking forward to him making this next step of wrestling for me at the college level. McCarl has what it takes to be a competitive collegiate wrestler,” said HLGU Head Wrestling Coach Scott Hawes. “Bobby will be a great addition to our program. I’m excited to see what Bobby will accomplish as a freshman." McCarl will be wrestling in the 125 lb weight class next year for HLGU.

McCarl plans on majoring in Criminal Justice at HLGU.

McCarl is the son of Robert and Trina McCarl.

HLGU is a Division I NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) school and a member of the American Midwest Conference.