“The team and staff are excited about this year’s class, and the talent and depth it will add to the program,” said Sharratt. “Personally, I am proud of the effort the team and coaches gave to attract such a great group of young men to the Academy. These guys offer the Academy tremendous depth in all aspects of our mission and hold great promise as future leaders.”
Following is a listing of this year’s newcomers, along with a brief summary of their previous athletic accomplishments:
- Carter Adams, Coon Rapids, Minn. – Attended the Academy Prep School … four-time state placer in high school … All-American at NCWA Nationals in 2010, finishing third … captured title at 2010 NWCA Southwest Regional … posted a 25-10 overall record at the Prep School.
- Dan Barringer, Monument, Colo. – Third-place state finisher in 2009 … state champion in 2010 … compiled a perfect record (45-0) as a senior … academic all-state honoree.
- Daniel Baucke, Bartlett, Tenn. – Three-time state champion … three-time state placer … Fargo Cadet All-American.
- Jared Broussard, Maurice, La. – State champion in 2009.
- Jonsen Crandall, Oakley, Utah – Two-time state champion … two-time state runner-up.
- Cody Davis, The Woodlands, Texas - Two-time state champion … placed third in 2008 … fifth-place at 2008 Cadet Greco Nationals.
- Brook Gosch, Orwigsburg, Pa. - Eighth place at NHSCA Junior Nationals … state qualifier in 2010.
- Evan Gros, Lake Orion, Mich. – Attended the Academy Prep School … three-time state placer in high school … two-time state runner-up.
- Devin Hightower, Colorado Springs, Colo. – Attended the Academy Prep School … finished sixth in the state in high school … NWCA Southwest Regional runner-up in 2010.
- Jarret Hoeppner, Apple Valley, Minn. – Attended the Academy Prep School … three-time state placer in high school … All-American at NCWA Nationals in 2010, finishing seventh … finished first at 2010 NWCA Southwest Regional … posted a record of 22-9 at the Prep School, including 15 falls.
- Colby Kluesner, Denver, Colo. – Placed fifth in state in 2009 … finished third in 2010.
- Joshua Kreimier, Fort Collins, Colo. – Attended the Academy Prep School … academic all-state in 2008 … two-time state runner-up in high school … state champion in 2008 … ranked 13th nationally by W.I.N. Magazine in 2008 … Fila Cadet National Greco runner-up … four-time Cadet Asics All-American … All-American at NCWA Nationals in 2010, placing third … finished first at 2010 NWCA Southwest Regional, earning Outstanding Wrestler honors … compiled a 36-8 record at Prep School.
- Garrett Manley, Holland, Ohio – Fourth place state finisher in 2008.
- Blake Mabry, Mesa, Ariz. – Attended the Academy Prep School … state placewinner and state champion in high school … state freestyle champion … runner-up at NWCA Southwest Regional in 2010.
- Justin Martinez, Henderson, Nev. – Attended the Academy Prep School … Prep School national champion and two-time Prep School All-American in high school … two-time state runner-up.
- Chris Morales, Rio Rancho, N.M. – Third-place state finisher as a sophomore … state champion in junior year … member of New Mexico Dream Team in 2009.
- Michael Osborne, Union, Ky. – Finished fourth in state in 2009 … state champion in 2010.
- Greg Rinker, Bath, Pa. – State qualifier … two-time NHSCA All-American.
- Jared Tonder, Parachute, Colo. – Four-time state placewinner … state champion in 2010.
- Jesse Stafford, Loomis, Calif. – Placed fourth in state in 2009 … state runner-up in 2010.
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