The addition of these five wrestlers brings the 2007-08 recruting class to eight members. They join a class that consists of Luke Heine of Vermillion, S.D., Carl Serck of Hudson, S.D., and Nate Herda of Rock Rapids, Iowa, who signed with Augustana in November.
"(Assistant coach) Tom Meester and I are very excited to begin working with this bunch of kids," Reitmeier said. "They are not only great athletes, but some of the brightest kids we have met. They all bring a special quality to our program. We can't wait until next fall to begin their college experience with them."
Carmichael is a two-time Class A state champion and a three-time state placer from Columbus High School. He went 39-1 this past season and 36-0 as a junio in capturing back-to-back state titles. Carmichael, who is expected to wrestle at 141 or 149 pounds for the Vikings, posted a 95-4 record in his final three seasons in high school
"Austin is a well round wrestle who excels on his feet," Reitmeier said. "He is explosive with a variety of offense and very excite to watch. We are excite to have Austin coming to Augie, he will be a great addition to our middle weights."
Meredith attends Lourdes Central Catholic High School, but wrestles for Nebraska City High School through a co-op program. A four-time Class B state qualifier, Meredith accumulated a 134-26 career record, setting the school record for wins. A three-time district champion, he won the 152-pound state title as a junior in 2007 before finishing fifth at 160 pounds as a senior in 2008. A two-time all-conference football player, Meredith will compete at 165 or 174 pounds in college.
"Chris is a long athlete who has a lot of room to grow," Reitmeier said. "He is again a well-rounded wrestler who is good in all positions. Once on the weights Chris could be a middle to upper weight guy for us. He will be a great addition to our squad."
Michael and Marcus Edgington, who are twins, both enjoyed stellar careers at Hinton High School in Hinton, Iowa.
Michael Edgington posted a 34-4 record during his senior campaign in 2008. He went on to a sixth-place finish at the Class 1A state tournament. He recorded 111 career victories for the Blackhawks.
"Michael is an extremely hard worker both on the mat and in the classroom," Reitmeier said. "He has a wealth of wrestling experience competing in national tournaments in all styles. He is exceptional on top and has improved on his feet. Michael is very long and could grow into a middle upper weight wrestler for us in the years to come."
Marcus Edgington was a four-time Class 1A state qualifier for Hinton. He went 44-0 as a senior in 2008 en route to a state championship. He also finished fourth as a junior and fifth as a freshman. He had a 167-22 career record.
"Marcus is coming of an outstanding senior year, winning an Iowa state title and beating some very tough competition during the year," Reitmeier said. "Marcus, like his brother Michael, does very well in the classroom. Marcus is explosive on his feet and very hard to take down. He also has a lot of national experience in all styles of wrestling."
Lensing is a four-time state qualifier at Totino-Grace High School in Fridley, Minn. He posted a 41-3 record in 2008 and was the Class AA state runner-up. As a sophomore in 2006, Lensing, who is expected to wrestle at 125 pounds at Augie, placed sixth at the Class AAA state meet. A two-time academic all-state selection, Lensing has twice placed at the Junior USA Wrestling Nationals meet.
"Cody is a little spark plug," Reitmeier said. "He brings a lot of energy to the mat. Cody has seen success at every level, placing many times nationally in Greco Roman wrestling. Cody will need to put on some size for college but is very bright and dedicated. We are excited about what Cody bring to Augie athletically and to the school academically."
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