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    North Dakota State signs two-time state champion

    FARGO, N.D. -- North Dakota State University head wrestling coach Bucky Maughan announced today that high school senior Casey Buchholz of Oakes (N.D.) High School is planning to continue his education and wrestle for NDSU as a recruited walk-on in 2006.

    With the addition of Buchholz, the Bison now have eleven total commitments for next year's squad.

    Buchholz is a four-time state qualifier that won state championships at 140 pounds as a junior and 145 pounds as a senior. He also finished in second place as a sophomore. A two-time Region 1 champion, Buchholz finished his high school career with a 148-31 record.

    In addition, Buchholz was named team captain his final three years, most valuable wrestler by his coaches and team for four years and a 2006 Triple Crown Winner.

    Casey is the son of Jeff and Naomi Buchholz of Oakes.

    The Bison wrestling program completed its third year of reclassification to Division I with a 6-6 record. NDSU will compete in the newly formed Western Wrestling Conference and be eligible for the NCAA tournament beginning next season.

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