VonOhlen, a two-time NCAA qualifier, ended his sophomore campaign with a 44-9 overall record, including a 16-1 dual mark, 14 falls and a 6-0 record in Western Wrestling Conference duals. Named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the 2011 NCAA West Regional, VonOhlen won 20 of 21 matches heading into the NCAA Championships, with none decided by less than eight points. Entering this season with a career ledger of 75-18, VonOhlen will look to be the next Air Force wrestler to reach the NCAA podium in March. As a junior, he is on track to push the Falcons' career win record of 162 matches set by Kevin Hoy from 1999-2003.
Last season, Gable finished second on the team with 27 victories, while earning third-team All-Western Wrestling Conference accolades at 165 pounds. He also earned a victory over a nationally ranked opponent. This year, he is expected to move back up to 174 pounds and should be the front-runner for the starting position there as he looks to earn a spot in St. Louis next March.
Meanwhile, Kreimier had a solid rookie campaign for the Falcons in 2011, staying entrenched in the starting lineup at 149 pounds throughout the season. Kreimier compiled a 25-19 mark on the year and placed in three tournaments during his freshman season, including a third-place finish at the All-Academy Championships in February. He also notched victories over a pair of nationally ranked opponents in his freshman campaign.
The projected starting lineup for the 2011-12 season follows:
125 - Greg Rinker, So., Northampton, Pa.: Posted a 19-7 record in freshman campaign ... earned the Falcons' starting spot at 125 pounds for the NCAA West Regional.
133 - Tyler Untrauer, Sr., Midwest City, Okla.: Compiled a 15-9 overall record at 133 pounds last season, including a 3-2 mark in dual action.
141 - Cole VonOhlen, Jr., Jackson, Minn.: Two-time NCAA qualifier ... notched a nation-leading 44 wins in 2010-11 ... NCAA West Regional champion at 141 pounds and recipient of tournament's Outstanding Wrestler Award.
149 - Josh Kreimier, So., Fort Collins, Colo.: Registered a 25-19 record as the Falcons' starter at 149 pounds during his rookie campaign.
157 - Alec Williams, Sr., Fultondale, Ala.: Compiled the best record of his career, finishing the season with a 26-18 mark as the Falcons' starter at 157 pounds.
165 - Carter Adams, So., Coon Rapids, Minn. - Posted a 13-9 overall record as a freshman, primarily in open competition.
174 - Clayton Gable, Jr., Dallastown, Pa.: Finished second on the team with 27 victories, including 20 wins as the Falcons' starter at 165 pounds ... third-team All-WWC honoree.
184 - Karl Oeser, Sr., Wichita, Kan.: Compiled a 4-3 record on the season, primarily in open competition.
197 - Josh Mohr, Jr., Pewaukee, Wis.: Posted a 14-10 record in 2010-11, primarily at 184 pounds ... registered a 5-1 dual mark as a starter at 184.
285 - Jared Erickson, Jr., Newton, Utah: Earned 23 wins as the starting heavyweight for the Falcons in 2010-11 ... third-team All-WWC honoree.
Other wrestlers expected to make an impact this season include newcomers Dylan Hyder (125) and Carter McElhany (133). Both Hyder and McElhany are two-time state champions and four-time state medalists, hailing from Yelm, Wash., and Colorado Springs, Colo., respectively. At 157 pounds, junior Gabe Martinez (Colorado Springs, Colo.) will battle for the starting position, while sophomores Daniel Barringer (Monument, Colo.) and Devin Hightower (Colorado Springs, Colo.) will factor into the competition at 165 and 174 pounds, respectively. Meanwhile, sophomore Greg Isley (Toledo, Ohio) returns after a year away from the Academy and will be a likely challenger at 184 pounds.
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