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Men’s Wrestling
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Men’s Wrestling Season
2017-18 Men’s Wrestling Season Day Date Event Location Time (apx)
Fri Nov 3 Muskegon Duals Muskegon MI 5:30 PM
Sat Nov 4 Ben McMullen Open Muskegon MI 9:30 AM
Sat Nov 11 Trine Tournament Angola IN 9:00 AM
Sat Nov 18 Findlay Open Findlay OH 9:00 AM
Fri Dec 1 Niagara Duals - NCCC Sanborn NY 5:30 PM
Sat Dec 2 Niagara Open - NCCC Sanborn NY 9:30 AM
Sat Dec 9 Art Kraft Tournament - Triton River Grove IL 9:30 AM
Wed Jan 17 Rick Stenberg Duals at Reeths-Puffer HS, Muskegon MI 6:00 PM
Sat Jan 20 Alma Open Alma MI 9:30 AM
Sat Jan 27 Harper Open (held at Triton College) River Grove IL 9:30 AM
Sat Feb 3 GVSU Laker Classic Allendale MI 9:00 AM
Sun Feb 11 North Central District Championships River Grove IL 10:00 AM
Fri-Sat Feb 23-24 NJCAA National Championships Council Bluffs IA 9:00 AM
Home Dates In Bold
Team Cover Photo identification
Top row: Ramon Correa, Brock Johnson, Rodolfo Mendez, Adrian Vuksani, Jacob Sprickerman, Zeke Breuninger Middle row: Jared Lancaster, Bryan Jones, Sage Gonzales, JoJo Dowdell, Ronnell McGhee, Riley Tercha, Trent Roesly, Blake Ross, Dren Bartrum
Front row: Coach Trent Allen, Baker Hadwan, Corey Robinson, Colin Richey-Bilyeu, Ryan Clements, Donte Rivera-Garcia, Benny Gomez, Davian Gowens, Jake Klingaman, Jaycob Bechtol, Aris Morgan, Coach James Tietema
2017-18 Men’s Wrestling Season Day Date Event Location Time (apx)
Fri Nov 3 Muskegon Duals Muskegon MI 5:30 PM
Sat Nov 4 Ben McMullen Open Muskegon MI 9:30 AM
Sat Nov 11 Trine Tournament Angola IN 9:00 AM
Sat Nov 18 Findlay Open Findlay OH 9:00 AM
Fri Dec 1 Niagara Duals - NCCC Sanborn NY 5:30 PM
Sat Dec 2 Niagara Open - NCCC Sanborn NY 9:30 AM
Sat Dec 9 Art Kraft Tournament - Triton River Grove IL 9:30 AM
Wed Jan 17 Rick Stenberg Duals at Reeths-Puffer HS, Muskegon MI 6:00 PM
Sat Jan 20 Alma Open Alma MI 9:30 AM
Sat Jan 27 Harper Open (held at Triton College) River Grove IL 9:30 AM
Sat Feb 3 GVSU Laker Classic Allendale MI 9:00 AM
Sun Feb 11 North Central District Championships River Grove IL 10:00 AM
Fri-Sat Feb 23-24 NJCAA National Championships Council Bluffs IA 9:00 AM
Home Dates In Bold
Team Cover Photo identification
Top row: Ramon Correa, Brock Johnson, Rodolfo Mendez, Adrian Vuksani, Jacob Sprickerman, Zeke Breuninger Middle row: Jared Lancaster, Bryan Jones, Sage Gonzales, JoJo Dowdell, Ronnell McGhee, Riley Tercha, Trent Roesly, Blake Ross, Dren Bartrum
Front row: Coach Trent Allen, Baker Hadwan, Corey Robinson, Colin Richey-Bilyeu, Ryan Clements, Donte Rivera-Garcia, Benny Gomez, Davian Gowens, Jake Klingaman, Jaycob Bechtol, Aris Morgan, Coach James Tietema
2017-18 Men’s Wrestling Season Day Date Event Location Time (apx)
Fri Nov 3 Muskegon Duals Muskegon MI 5:30 PM
Sat Nov 4 Ben McMullen Open Muskegon MI 9:30 AM
Sat Nov 11 Trine Tournament Angola IN 9:00 AM
Sat Nov 18 Findlay Open Findlay OH 9:00 AM
Fri Dec 1 Niagara Duals - NCCC Sanborn NY 5:30 PM
Sat Dec 2 Niagara Open - NCCC Sanborn NY 9:30 AM
Sat Dec 9 Art Kraft Tournament - Triton River Grove IL 9:30 AM
Wed Jan 17 Rick Stenberg Duals at Reeths-Puffer HS, Muskegon MI 6:00 PM
Sat Jan 20 Alma Open Alma MI 9:30 AM
Sat Jan 27 Harper Open (held at Triton College) River Grove IL 9:30 AM
Sat Feb 3 GVSU Laker Classic Allendale MI 9:00 AM
Sun Feb 11 North Central District Championships River Grove IL 10:00 AM
Fri-Sat Feb 23-24 NJCAA National Championships Council Bluffs IA 9:00 AM
Home Dates In Bold
Team Cover Photo identification
Top row: Ramon Correa, Brock Johnson, Rodolfo Mendez, Adrian Vuksani, Jacob Sprickerman, Zeke Breuninger Middle row: Jared Lancaster, Bryan Jones, Sage Gonzales, JoJo Dowdell, Ronnell McGhee, Riley Tercha, Trent Roesly, Blake Ross, Dren Bartrum
Front row: Coach Trent Allen, Baker Hadwan, Corey Robinson, Colin Richey-Bilyeu, Ryan Clements, Donte Rivera-Garcia, Benny Gomez, Davian Gowens, Jake Klingaman, Jaycob Bechtol, Aris Morgan, Coach James Tietema
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2017-2018
Men’s Wrestling Roster
Wrestler Wt Yr Hometown High School
Dren Bartrum 149 FR Greenville, MI GreenvilleJaycob Bechtol 149 RS/SO Lansing, MI HoltZeke Breuninger 141 SO Dexter, MI DexterRyan Clements 125 FR Dexter, MI DexterRamon Correa 285 SO Holland, MI West OttawaJojo Dowdell 157 FR Whitehall, MI WhitehallBenardino Gomez 125 SO Okemos, MI HoltSage Gonzales 157 FR Alma, MI AlmaBaker Hadwan 197 SO Dearborn, MI Livonia ChurchillBrock Johnson 285 FR Muskegon, MI Muskegon CatholicBryan Jones 141 SO Warren, MI Warren LincolnJacob Klingaman 141 RS/SO Jackson, MI Jackson NorthwestJared Lancaster 197 RS/SO Spring Lake, MI Grand HavenRonnell McGhee 165 FR Ferndale, MI FerndaleRodolfo Mendez 184 RS/SO Muskegon, MI Orchard ViewAris Morgan 133 FR Mancelona, MI MancelonaDonte Rivera-Garcia 125 FR Southgate, MI Southgate AndersonCorey Robinson 125 SO Whitehall, MI WhitehallBlake Ross 165 FR Muskegon, MI Reeths-PufferJacob Spickerman 285 FR Shepherd, MI ShepherdCorey Willet 165 RS/SO Harvey, IL Richards
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Muskegon Community College Jayhawk Wrestling Coaches Archives
1967-‐68 through 1972-‐73 Coach Sid Huitema MCCAA Team Champions – 2 MCCAA Individual Champions -‐ 23 Region XII Team Champions – 0 Region XII Individual Champions -‐ 7 NJCAA All-‐Americans – 14 NJCAA National Champions -‐ 3 NJCAA-‐NWCA Academic All-‐Americans -‐ 1 1973-‐74 Coach Bob Fehrs MCCAA Team Champions – 0 MCCAA Individual Champions -‐ 0 Region XII Team Champions – 0 Region XII Individual Champions -‐ 1 NJCAA All-‐Americans – 1 NJCAA National Champions -‐ 1 NJCAA-‐NWCA Academic All-‐Americans – 0 1974-‐75 through 1986-‐87 Coach Ron Gaffner MCCAA Team Champions – 6 MCCAA Individual Champions -‐ 28 Region XII Team Champions – 5 Region XII Individual Champions -‐ 32 NJCAA All-‐Americans – 33 NJCAA National Champions -‐ 3 NJCAA-‐NWCA Academic All-‐Americans – 46 1987-‐88 through 1990-‐91 Wrestling program dropped 1991-‐92 through 2000-‐01 Coach Ron Gaffner Region XII Team Champions – 8 Region XII Individual Champions -‐ 57 NJCAA All-‐Americans – 28 NJCAA National Champions -‐ 4 NJCAA-‐NWCA Academic All-‐Americans – 40 2001-‐02 through 2004-‐05 Coach Clark Bentley Region IV/Central District Team Champions – 1 Region IV/Central District Individual Champions -‐ 7 NJCAA All-‐Americans –7 NJCAA National Champions -‐ 0 NJCAA-‐NWCA Academic All-‐Americans – 24 2005-‐06 Coach Jason Bowman Central District Team Champions – 0 Central District Individual Champions -‐ 0 NJCAA All-‐Americans – 2 NJCAA National Champions -‐ 0 NJCAA-‐NWCA Academic All-‐Americans – 6
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Muskegon Community CollegeJayhawk Wrestling Coaches Archives
2006-07through2007-08CoachClarkBentleyCentralDistrictTeamChampions–0 CentralDistrictIndividualChampions-1NJCAAAll-Americans–3 NJCAANationalChampions-0NJCAA-NWCAAcademicAll-Americans–172008-09through2009-10CoachRonGaffnerCentralDistrictTeamChampions–0 CentralDistrictIndividualChampions-2NJCAAAll-Americans–1 NJCAANationalChampions-0NJCAA-NWCAAcademicAll-Americans–192010-11CoachLarryHaughnCentralDistrictTeamChampions–1 CentralDistrictIndividualChampions-3NJCAAAll-Americans–4 NJCAANationalChampions-0NJCAA-NWCAAcademicAll-Americans-72011-12through2013-14CoachMarkBrungerCentralDistrictTeamChampions–0 CentralDistrictIndividualChampions-5NJCAAAll-Americans–7 NJCAANationalChampions-0NJCAA-NWCAAcademicAll-Americans-202014-15through2017-18CoachJamesTietemaCentralDistrictTeamChampions–2 NorthCentralDistrictIndividualChampions–13NJCAAAll-Americans-9 NJCAANationalChampions-0NJCAA-NWCAAcademicAll-Americans-15
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Men’s Wrestling
Head Coach
James Tietema is in his fourth year as head coach, after two seasons as an assistant and co-coach, for the Muskegon Community College Jayhawk wrestling team. He coached the Jayhawks to a 14th place finish at the 2017 NJCAA Tournament with 2 All-Americans – totaling 10 for the past five years. Prior to coming to Muskegon Community College, Coach Tietema spent 9 years teaching and coaching at the high school level in Florida. The last two seasons of his prep-school coaching career, his teams claimed back-to-back state titles.
Coach Tietema is a graduate of the University of Findlay with a BS in Education – Intervention Specialist. While wrestling for Findlay, he finished as an All-American at the NCAA Division II National Tournament. He wrestled for Coach Gaffner at Muskegon Community College in 1999 and finished 2nd at the NJCAA National Tournament. He had a season record of 20-1, was Team Captain and Co-MVP of the ‘99 team.
Coach Tietema spent his prep career at Holland-West Ottawa High School, wrestling for Karl Nadolsky. He was a 4x state qualifier and 2x place winner. He captured the Division 1, 160 lbs. State Title his senior year with a record of 47-2. He was a 4-year Team Captain, 2x Team MVP, and recorded 100 falls.
He lives in Spring Lake, MI with his wife Catherine, daughter Gabriella and son Braeden.
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Men’s Wrestling
Assistant Coach
Thomas Jenkins is in his fifth year as a coach with the Muskegon Jayhawks. He wrestled for the Muskegon Community College Jayhawks in 1998-1999 under Coach Gaffner. He was a Freestyle/Greco-Roman National Team Qualifier and holds the career escape and reversal record at Wayland Union High School, where he was a two-time MVP and All-State wrestler.
Coach Jenkins has over 15 years of coaching and motivational experience at all age levels and received a BS in Behavioral Psychology from Western Michigan University. He also served six years in the United States Marine Corps.
Coach Jenkins lives in Whitehall with his wife Jess and two sons, Ira and Wyatt.
Trent Allen is in his first year as an assistant coach with the Muskegon Jayhawks. In addition to his coaching, Trent runs the Jayhawk Wrestling Club at Muskegon Community College. The wrestling club meets on Monday and Wednesday and runs throughout the year.
Coach Allen began his wrestling career in Southport, North Carolina. His career record at South Brunswick High School was 158-7. Wrestling
at 215/220 lbs., he was 3X All-State, high school national champion, ranked 11th in the country, 7X All-American, and 3X Super 32 place winner.
After high school, Trent attended one year at North Idaho College and two years at Notre Dame College in Ohio. While attending college, he placed first in various open tournaments. In addition to his college career, he was a wrestling coach at PCSP Wrestling Club in Wilmington, North Carolina for 6 years.
Coach Allen lives in Muskegon.
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Men’s Wrestling Team2017-2018Men’sWrestlingTeam DrenBartrum Wt149 FR Hometown GreenvilleMI HighSchool Greenville 2018NorthCentralDistrictChamp 2018NJCAANationalQualifier 2018NJCAA-NWCAAcademic All-American Collegerecord21-8
Name JaycobBechtol Wt149RSSO Hometown LansingMI HighSchool Holt 2017NJCAANationalQualifier Collegerecord12-16 ZekeBreuninger Wt141SO Hometown DexterMI HighSchool Dexter Collegerecord8-9
RyanClements Wt125 FR Hometown DexterMI HighSchool Dexter 2016TrineTournament RamonCorrea Wt285 RSSO Hometown HollandMI HighSchool WestOttowa Collegerecord38-10 2015ConcordiaOpen JojoDowdell Wt157 FR Hometown WhitehallMI HighSchool Whitehall Collegerecord18-15 2016TrineTournament
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Men’s Wrestling Team2017-2018Men’sWrestlingTeam
Benardino‘Benny’Gomez
Wt125 SO Hometown HoltMI HighSchool Holt 2018NorthCentralDistrictChamp 2018NJCAAAll-American2nd
2017&2018NJCAA-NWCAAcademicAll-American
Collegerecord47-13
SageGonzales
Wt157 FR Hometown AlmaMI HighSchool Alma 2018NJCAANationalQualifier 2018NJCAA-NWCAAcademic All-American Collegerecord24-17 BakerHadwan Wt197 RSSOHometown DearbornMI HighSchool LivoniaChurchill 2018NJCAAAll-American3rd 2018NJCAA-NWCAAcademic All-American Collegerecord45-23 Collegerecord19-14
BrockJohnson Wt285FR Wt285 FR Hometown MuskegonMI HighSchool MuskegonCatholic Collegerecord10-13 2015BenMcMullenOpen BryanJones Wt141 RSSO Hometown WarrenMI HighSchool WarrenLincoln 2017NJCAANationalQualifier 2017NJCAA-NWCAAcademic
All-American Collegerecord13-5 JacobKlingaman Wt141 SO Hometown JacksonMI HighSchool JacksonNorthwest 2017NJCAANationalQualifier
2017&2018NJCAA-NWCAAcademicAll-American
Collegerecord17-9
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Men’s Wrestling Team2017-2018Men’sWrestlingTeam
JaredLancaster Wt197 RSSO Hometown GrandHavenMI HighSchool GrandHaven 2017NJCAA-NWCAAcademic All-American Collegerecord10-13 RonnellMcGhee Wt174 FR Hometown FerndaleMI HighSchool Ferndale Collegerecord8-22 RodolfoMendez Wt197 RSSO Hometown MuskegonMI HighSchool OrchardView Collegerecord1-14
ArisMorgan Wt133 RSFR Hometown MancelonaMI HighSchool Mancelona 2017HarperOpen CoreyRobinson Wt133 SO Hometown WhitehallMI HighSchool Whitehall 2017NJCAANationalQualifier 2018NationalQualifier Collegerecord31-28 BlakeRoss Wt165 FR Hometown MuskegonMI HighSchool ReethsPuffer 2018NJCAA-NWCAAcademic All-American Collegerecord17-21
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Men’s Wrestling Team2017-2018Men’sWrestlingTeam JacobSpickerman Wt285 RSFR Hometown ShepherdMI HighSchool Shepherd
CoreyWillet Wt165 RSSO Hometown HarveyIL HighSchool Richards
2018NJCAANationalTournamentFebruary23-24CouncilBluffs,Iowa
CoreyRobinson,DrenBartrum,BryanJones,CoachJamesTietema,SageGonzales,CoachTomJenkins,BennyGomez,BakerHadwan,CoachTrentAllen
2018 NJCAA National Tournament - February 23-24 - Council Bluffs, IowaCorey Robinson, Dren Bartrum, Bryan Jones, Coach James Tietema, Sage Gonzales,
Coach Tom Jenkins, Benny Gomez, Baker Hadwan, Coach Trent Allen
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Muskegon Jayhawk Tournament Results2017-18TournamentResults
BenMcMullen-MuskegonOpenNov.4,2017BennyGomez 125lbs 1stCoreyRobinson 133lbs 2ndJojoDowdell 157lbs 2ndSageGonzales 157lbs 4thBakerHadwan 197lbs 4thRamonCorrea 285lbs 1st
EasternMichiganOpenNov.11,2017BennyGomez 125lbs 4th
TrineUniversityOpenNov.11,2017BakerHadwan 197lbs 3rdRamonCorrea 285lbs 1st
ThunderwolvesOpen-NiagaraDec.2,2017BennyGomez 125lbs 3rdZekeBrueninger 141lbs 3rdDrenBartrum 149lbs 1stJojoDowdell 157lbs 3rdSageGonzales 165lbs 3rdRonnellMcGhee 174lbs 6thBakerHadwan 197lbs 2ndRamonCorrea 285lbs 2ndBrockJohnson 285lbs 5th
ArtKraftTournamentDec.9,2017BennyGomez 125lbs 1stJojoDowdell 157lbs 4th
AlmaOpen
Jan.20,2018BennyGomez 125lbs 1stDrenBartrum 149lbs 4thJojoDowdell 157lbs 5th BakerHadwan 285lbs 2nd
HarperOpen
Jan.27,2018BennyGomez 125lbs 1stZekeBrueninger 141lbs 4thDrenBartrum 149lbs 7th
JojoDowdell 157lbs 7thBlakeRoss 165lbs 7thRonnellMcGhee 174lbs 7thBakerHadwan 197lbs 6thBrockJohnson 285lbs 7th
GVSULakerClassic
Feb.3,2018CoreyRobinson 133lbs 2ndJaycobBechtol 149lbs 1stBlakeRoss 174lbs 4thRodolfoMendez 197lbs 4th
NJCAANorthCentralDistrictChampionshipsFeb.11,2018BennyGomez 125lbs 1stCoreyRobinson 133lbs 4thZekeBrueninger 141lbs 5thDrenBartrum 149lbs 1stSageGonzales 165lbs 5thBlakeRoss 174lbs 6thBakerHadwan 197lbs 2ndBrockJohnson 285lbs 5th
TeamFinish 4th
NJCAANationalChampionshipsFeb.23/24,2018BennyGomez 125lbs 2ndBakerHadwan 197lbs 3rd
TeamFinish 14th
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NJCAA National Tournament2017–2018
NJCAANationalTournament
BakerHadwan197lbs3rdPlace
RonGaffner,JamesTietema,MikeShearer,TomJenkins,TrentAllen
BennyGomez125lbs2ndPlace
bs2ndPlace
NJCAANationalWrestlingHallofFameInduction
February24,2018
MikeShearer123lbs
1969NJCAANationalChampion
Ron Gaffner and Mike Shearer
Mike Shearer, Benny Gomez, Baker Hadwan
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Muskegon Jayhawk Wrestling Final Statistics
MuskegonJayhawkWrestling2017-18FinalStatistics
Name Year FallMedFor Dfault DQ
ByeForfeit Dec5 Dec4 Dec3
DrenBartrum FR 21 8 4 0 10 1 4 3 3
ZekeBreuninger SO 8 9 2 0 4 1 1 2
RamonCorrea SO 14 2 2 0 3 1 1 1 8
JoJoDowdell FR 18 15 2 2 9 1 5 1 2
BennyGomez SO 27 4 4 0 6 1 5 3 12
SageGonzales FR 24 17 3 0 10 2 1 1 2 2 6
BakerHadwan SO 26 9 4 0 5 1 1 19
BrockJohnson FR 10 13 2 0 6 1 3
RonnellMcGhee FR 8 22 0 4 1 1 1 1 4
CoreyRobinson SO 11 15 1 1 5 2 2 2
BlakeRoss FR 17 21 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 10
Name Year FallMedFor Dfault DQ Forfeit Dec5 Dec4 Dec3
RamonCorrea SO 38 10 10 0 12 2 2 6 16
BennyGomez SO 47 13 5 1 8 1 5 6 4 23
BakerHadwan SO 45 23 5 2 10 2 2 1 30
JacobKlingaman SO 17 9 3 0 2 4 6 3 2
CoreyRobinson SO 31 28 3 1 16 1 2 5 4 3
MuskegonJayhawkWrestling2016-182-YearCareerRecords
OverallRecord
DualsWL
OverallRecord
DualsWL
MuskegonJayhawkWrestling2017-18FinalStatistics
PtTotal
115
48
53
110
119
137
105
64
56
69
92
PtTotal
168
194
199
93
195
MuskegonJayhawkWrestling2016-182-YearCareerRecords
MuskegonJayhawkWrestling2017-18FinalStatistics
PtTotal
115
48
53
110
119
137
105
64
56
69
92
PtTotal
168
194
199
93
195
MuskegonJayhawkWrestling2016-182-YearCareerRecords
MuskegonJayhawkWrestling2017-18FinalStatistics
PtTotal
115
48
53
110
119
137
105
64
56
69
92
PtTotal
168
194
199
93
195
MuskegonJayhawkWrestling2016-182-YearCareerRecords
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Top Single Season Dual Meet RecordsNAME RECORD PCT YEAR HIGH SCHOOL COACHChad Mast 20-0 1.000 1995-96 Clovis CA R. BalchSeth Holt 17-0 1.000 2008-09 Grand Haven J. RichardsonDarnell Ruffin 16-0 1.000 1998-99 Flint Northern A. CollinsRuss Swanson 15-0 1.000 1977-78 Fruitport A. SchauFelix Perez 13-0 1.000 1998-99 Lakeview R. MarshallJason Holmes 13-0 1.000 1997-98 Millington S. NiswanderMike Snyder 11-0 1.000 1979-80 Bedford B. RegnerCorry Royal 11-0 1.000 1994-95 Oak Park B. WellsFred Schmitt 10-0 1.000 1975-76 Reeths Puffer B. HuitemaJohn Lucas 10-0 1.000 1980-81 Dearborn Robichaud S. EllisJames Tietema 9-0 1.000 1998-99 Holland West Ottawa C. NadolskyMashal Foster 9-0 1.000 1995-96 Kenowa Hills B. CarpenterJordan McKiernan 9-0 1.000 2007-08 Richmond G. HamblinDonavan Fouchey 8-0 1.000 2014-15 Oscoda T. LopezChad Friend 8-0 1.000 2008-09 Leo IN J. DommerLarry Biundo 8-0 1.000 1979-80 Wyandotte J. RossowRyan L’Amoreaux 8-0 1.000 1999-00 Clarkston M. DeGainElijah Troost 8-0 1.000 2007-08 Comstock Park J. OlsonZachary Cooper 8-0 1.000 2013-14 Whitehall C. SandeeRamon Correa 8-0 1.000 1015-16 Holland West Ottawa R. LandcasterJason Holmes 7-0 1.000 1996-97 Millington S. NiswanderTom Bolday 7-0 1.000 2012-13 Capac J. KlinkLuke Faultersack 6-0 1.000 2010-11 Coloma T. IshTrent Flegel 6-0 1.000 2010-11 Alma B.J. TomanekZane Corey 6-0 1.000 2015-16 Allegan M. RoseClaudell Ruffin 15-1 .937 1997-98 Flint Northern A. CollinsLloyd Cogswell 14-1 .933 1975-76 Ravenna L. NordlundMark Brunger 13-1 .928 1992-93 Williamston J. MooneyTobias Barnes 12-1 .923 2014-15 Summit Academy P. GrzeckiJoe Johnston 11-0-1 .920 1991-92 Port Huron R. JohnsonAnton Hall 11-1 .917 1999-00 Forest Hills Northern T. MaczinskiTim Smelser 11-1 .917 1979-80 Owosso G. WeeksJeff Steele 11-1 .917 1985-86 Plainwell J. TeachoutJoe Berube 11-1 .917 1993-94 Escanaba T. DuvalChris Kirby 11-1 .916 2000-01 Ann Arbor Pioneer D. BernardinZachary Cooper 11-1 .916 2014-15 Whitehall C. SandeeGreg Worthem 10-1 .909 1977-78 Mt Clemens L. WaltersJoe Hadley 10-1 .909 1977-78 Mt Clemens L. WaltersAnton Hall 10-1 .909 2000-01 Forest Hills Northern T. MaczinskiEric Butler 10-1 .909 1983-84 Williamston WV B. PickensJim Daniels 10-1 .909 1985-86 Lake Central IN B. EmerickJohnnie Thornsberry 10-1 .909 1996-97 Ida D. GerthRafael Rodriguez 10-1 .909 2010-11 Adrian B. ChesherTom Nuttall 20-2 .901 1984-85 Southgate P. CemateJerry Hill 18-1-1 .900 1974-76 Fruitport A.SchauJeff Davis 9-1 .900 1977-78 Adrian B. EsterlineSean Turner 9-1 .900 2010-11 Monroe D. MayesTrent Flegel 8-1 .888 2010-11 Alma B.J. TomanekDevan Richter 8-1 .888 2015-16 L’Anse Creuse K. WeilandTyler Blagg 8-1 .888 2015-16 Ogemaw Heights D. Goulette
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Top Single Season Records
NAME RECORD PCT YEAR HIGH SCHOOL COACHMashal Foster 21-0 1.000 1995-96 Kenowa Hills B. CarpenterChad Mast 28-1 .966 1995-96 Clovis CA B. BalchZachary Cooper 27-1 .964 2013-14 Whitehall C. SandeeRyan L’Amoreaux 26-1 .963 1999-00 Clarkston M. DeGainJames Tietema 20-1 .952 1998-99 Holland West Ottawa C. NadolskyClaudell Ruffin 36-2 .947 1997-98 Flint Northern A. CollinsZachary Cooper 31-2 .939 2014-15 Whitehall C. SandeeDarnell Ruffin 42-3 .933 1998-99 Flint Northern A. CollinsTim Smelser 38-3 .927 1979-80 Owosso G. WeeksAnton Hall 33-6 .916 1999-00 Forest Hills Northern T. MaczinskiJason Holmes 31-3 .912 1997-98 Millington S. NiswanderFred Schmitt 29-3 .908 1975-76 Reeths Puffer B. HuitemaSeth Holt 38-4 .904 2008-09 Grand Haven J. RicharsonJeff Steele 27-3 .900 1985-86 Plainwell J. TeachoutSean Turner 27-3 .900 2010-11 Monroe D. MayesCorry Royal 17-2 .894 1994-95 Oak Park B. WellsAnton Hall 41-5 .891 2000-01 Forrest Hills Northern T. MaczinskiJordan McKiernan 24-3 .888 2007-08 Richmond G. HamblinTrent Flegel 30-4 .882 2010-11 Alma B.J. TomanekTerrence Bovian 15-2 .882 2000-01 Orangeburg NC R. DonlickRamon Correa 14-2 .880 2017-18 Holland West Ottawa R. LanchesterLukas Gilmore 28-4 .875 2013-14 Greenville P. JohnsonBenny Gomez 27-4 .870 2017-18 Holt R. ShaftRuss Swanson 32-5 .865 1976-77 Fruitport A. SchauChris Salisbury 32-5 .865 1983-84 Mt Pleasant R. RappOmar Scruggs 32-5 .865 1999-00 West Cincinnati OH R. StegmierDevan Richter 38-6 .864 2015-16 L’Anse Creuse K. WeilandMike Cribbs 37-5-1 .860 1979-80 Mona Shores D. MosleyTobias Barnes 35-6 .854 2015-16 Summit Academy P. GrzeckiRuss Swanson 41-7 .854 1977-78 Fruitport A. SchauDavid Wyper 29-5 .853 2007-08 Perrysburg OH J. BucherDave Andrus 28-5 .848 1991-92 Sparta R. HelmboltElijah Troost 16-3 .842 2007-08 Comstock Park J. OlsonGreg Worthem 32-6 .842 1977-78 Mt Clemens L. WaltersTom Nuttall 36-7 .837 1984-85 Southgate P. CemateKurt Laroy 20-4 .833 1998-99 Monroe Catholic S. ZombrowskyTrent Flegel 15-3 .833 2009-10 Alma B.J. TomanekSteven Ruppert 38-8 .826 2012-13 Reed City R. SteigJason Todaro 28-6 .823 1994-95 Clintondale A. BrockChad Friend 23-5 .821 2008-09 Leo IN J. DommerJoe Berube 32-7 .820 1993-94 Escanaba T. DuvalJohn Lucas 36-8 .818 1976-77 Dearborn Robichaud S. EllisLloyd Cogswell 18-4 .818 1976-77 Ravenna L. NordlandChris Mast 35-7-1 .814 1983-84 Delton Kellogg R. Heethuis
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Top Single Season Records (Continued)
NAME RECORD PCT YEAR HIGH SCHOOL COACHGreg Worthem 35-8 .814 1976-77 Mt Clemens L. WaltersJason Holmes 26-6 .812 1996-97 Millington S. NiswanderDan Yoder 30-7 .811 1979-80 Tecumseh P. ConnersGreg Presler 39-8-1 .808 1975-76 Fruitport A. SchauMike Conflitti 25-6 .806 1994-95 Troy Athens B. WildeGuy Redinger 24-5-1 .800 1974-75 Fremont T. McDougalCody Groeneveld 20-5 .800 2009-10 Allendale D. WatsonJoe Gould 31-8 .795 1980-81 Mona Shores D. MosleyDavon Jackson 30-8 .789 2015-16 Bay City Central B. BishopMark Lee 30-7-1 .789 1976-77 Fruitport A. SchauTrent Ward 15-4 .789 1994-95 Carson City Crystal M. KarazinskiRay Stanley 25-7 .781 1997-98 Southgate Anderson K. GarlandRafael Rodriguez 25-7 .781 2010-11 Adrain B. ChesherDamian Short 25-7 .781 2015-16 Archbold OH B. BecherDevane Dodgens 29-9 .763 2013-14 Remus Chippewa Hills N. EthridgeTobias Barnes 35-11 .760 2014-15 Summit Academy P. GrzeckiMark Brunger 25-8 .758 1992-93 Williamston J. MooneyMason Courtright 22-7 .758 2014-15 Shelby E. FeltRamon Correa 24-8 .750 2015-16 Holland West Ottawa R. LancasterBaker Hadwan 26-9 .742 2017-18 Livonia Churchill M. Altunia
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Top 2-Year Career Dual Meet Records
NAME RECORD PCT YEAR HIGH SCHOOL COACHMike Shearer 35-0 1.000 1967-69 Dowagiac J. LewisJason Holmes 20-0 1.000 1996-98 Millington S. NiswanderRamon Correa 10-0 1.000 2016-18 Holland West Ottawa R. LanchesterClaudell Ruffin 21-1 .954 1996-98 Flint Northern A. CollinsZachary Cooper 19-1 .950 2013-15 Whitehall C. SandeeJohn Lucas 17-0-1 .944 1979-81 Dearborn Robichaud S. EllisLarry Biundo 15-0-1 .937 1979-81 Wyandotte Roosevelt J. RossowTrent Flegel 14-1 .933 2009-11 Alma B.J. TomanekRuss Swanson 24-2 .923 1976-78 Fruitport A. SchauKurt LaRoy 12-1 .923 1996-99 Monroe Catholic S. ZombrowskiJerry Hill 32-5-1 .920 1974-76 Fruitport A. SchauTom Nuttall 23-1 .920 1982-85 Southgate P. CemateAnton Hall 21-2 .913 1999-01 Forest Hills Northern T. MaczinskiLloyd Cogswell 19-2 .904 1975-77 Ravenna L. NordlundTobias Barnes 19-2 .904 2014-16 Summit Academy P. GrzeckiJim Daniels 17-2 .895 1984-86 Lake Central IN B. EmerickKevin Akin 15-2 .882 1985-87 Alma J. TrumbleDave Andrus 15-2 .882 1991-93 Sparta R. HemboldtCody Groeneveld 15-2 .882 2008-2010 Allendale D. WatsonChad Friend 20-3 .869 2007-09 Leo IN J. DommerJason Todaro 26-4 .866 1993-95 Clintondale A. BrockGreg Worthem 19-3 .863 1976-78 Mt Clemens L. WaltersTyler Stenberg 12-2 .857 2014-15 Reeths Puffer M. BrinkDarnell Ruffin 22-4 .846 1997-99 Flint Northern A. CollinsMike Snyder 11-1-1 .846 1979-81 Bedford B. RegnierChris Leyrer 16-3 .842 1984-86 Holt R. ShaftMark Starr 21-3-1 .840 1975-77 Charlotte R. SchulteisChad Guilford 25-5 .833 1997-99 Portland M. HoldrenFred Schmitt 20-4 .833 1974-76 Reeths Puffer B. HuitemaTim Smelser 15-3 .833 1978-80 Owosso G. WeeksDan Holt 15-3 .833 1977-79 Spring Lake R. Hine Joe Gould 13-3 .813 1979-81 Mona Shores D. MosleyTom Webster 21-5 .807 2008-10 Leroy Pine River T. JonesDavon Jackson 16-4 .800 2014-16 Bay City Central B. BishopChris Salisbury 12-3 .800 1982-84 Mt Pleasant R. RappDonavan Fouchey 15-4 .789 2013-15 Oscoda T. LopezChris Mast 17-4-1 .739 1982-84 Delton Kellogg R. Heethius
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Top 2-Year Career RecordsNAME RECORD PCT YEAR HIGH SCHOOL COACHZachary Cooper 58-3 .950 2013-15 Whitehall C. SandeeMike Shearer 80-6 .930 1967-69 Dowagiac J. LewisClaudell Ruffin 46-4 .920 1996-98 Flint Northern A. CollinsAnton Hall 74-11 .870 2000-01 Forrest Hills Northern T. MaczinskiTrent Flegel 45-7 .865 2009-11 Alma B.J. TomanekJason Holmes 57-9 .863 1996-98 Millington S. NiswanderRuss Swanson 73-12 .858 1976-78 Fruitport A. SchauDarnell Ruffin 71-14 .835 1997-99 Flint Northern A. CollinsGreg Worthem 67-14 .826 1976-78 Mt Clemens L. WaltersDavid Wyper 41-10 .820 2006-08 Perrysburg OH J. BucherGuy Redinger 57-11-1 .808 1974-76 Fremont T. McDougallChad Friend 55-13 .808 2007-09 Leo IN J. DommerMike Conflitti 29-7 .805 1993-95 Troy Athens B. WildeTobias Barnes 70-17 .804 2014-16 Summit Academy P. GrzeckiMike Cribbs 56-13-1 .800 1978-80 Mona Shores D. MosleyTom Nuttall 52-13 .797 1983-85 Southgate P. CemateJohn Lucas 67-17 .796 1979-81 Dearborn Robichaud S. EllisFred Schmitt 51-13 .795 1974-76 Reeths Puffer B. HuitemaLloyd Cogswell 39-10 .795 1975-77 Ravenna L. NordlundRamon Correa 38-10 .791 2016-18 Holland West Ottawa R. LanchesterTyler Stenberg 47-13 .783 2013-15 Reeths Puffer M. BrinkBenny Gomez 47-13 .783 2016-18 Holt R. ShaftSean Turner 42-12 .777 2010-12 Monroe D. MayesJason Todaro 47-14 .770 1993-95 Clintondale A. BrockDonavan Fouchey 40-12 .769 2013-15 Oscoda T. LopezDavon Jackson 58-18 .763 2014-16 Bay City Central B. BishopJeff Steele 67-21 .761 1982-86 Plainwell J. TeachoutTim Smelser 64-20 .759 1978-80 Owosso G. WeeksJoe Gould 41-13 .757 1979-81 Mona Shores D. MosleySteven Ruppert 67-22 .752 2011-13 Reed City R. SteigChris Salisbury 53-17 .743 1982-84 Mt Pleasant R. RappChris Mast 55-18-1 .743 1982-84 Delton Kellogg R. HeethuisJim Daniels 37-12-1 .740 1984-86 Lake Central IN B. EmerickMason Courtright 37-13 .769 2013-15 Shelby E. FeltLarry Biundo 51-17-1 .739 1979-81 Wyandotte Roosevelt J. Rossow Cody Groeneveld 52-20 .722 2008-10 Allendale D. WatsonEugene Johnson 36-14 .720 1992-94 Clewiston FL M. EspinozaTom Webster 58-23 .716 2008-10 Leroy Pine River T. JonesRiley Boomer 25-10 .714 2010-13 Carson City Crystal R. EwaltKevin Neuendorf 27-11 .710 1999-01 Milford Lakeland D. UrbanChad Gilford 53-22 .706 1987-89 Portland M. HoldrenJoe Johnston 42-18 .700 1991-94 Port Huron R. JohnsonMark Brunger 37-16 .698 1991-93 Williamston J. Mooney
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1970-71 TeamNJCAA Tournament .......................................................7thNJCAA All-Americans 1st 118 lb. Doug Lee 2nd 150 lb. Larry ArnoldRegion XII Tournament ................................................. 2ndRegion XII Champions 118 lb. Doug Lee 142 lb. Everett Seay 150 lb. Larry Arnold 177 lb. Ken CorrMCCAA State Tournament .......................................... 2ndMCCAA Champions 118 lb. Doug Lee 134 lb. Bob Knoll 158 lb. Tom Ridgon 177 lb. Ken CorrMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ................Doug Lee
1971-72 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................24thNJCAA All-American 2nd 142 lb. Tom RigdonRegion XII Tournament .................................................. 4thRegion XII Champions 142 lb. Tom Rigdon 167 lb. Gary LandstraMCCAA State Tournament ...........................................3rdMCCAA Champions 142 lb. Tom Rigdon 167 lb. Gary LandstraMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ............Tom Rigdon
1967-68 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................30th MCCAA State Tournament .......................................... 2ndMCCAA Champions 115 lb. Mike Shearer 123 lb. Paul Betts 137 lb. Andy TejchmaMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ..........Mike Shearer
1968-69 TeamNJCAA Tournament .......................................................7thNJCAA All-Americans 1st 123 lb. Mike Shearer 1st Hwt. Chris TaylorMCCAA State Tournament .......................................... 2ndMCCAA Champions 123 lb. Mike Shearer 137 lb. Henry Tejchma Hwt. Chris Taylor NJCAA-NWCA Academic All-American .. Bob LuptonMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ..........Mike Shearer Chris Taylor
1969-70 TeamNJCAA Tournament ........................................................1stNJCAA All-Americans 2nd 118 lb. Doug Lee 3rd 134 lb. Bob Knoll 2nd 142 lb. Larry Arnold 2nd 150 lb. Roger Duty 3rd Hwt. Chris Taylor MCCAA State Tournament ............................................1stMCCAA Champions 118 lb. Doug Lee 126 lb. Aaron Doroff 142 lb. Bob Knoll 150 lb. Larry Arnold 158 lb Roger Duty 177 lb. Ken Corr Hwt. Chris TaylorNJCAA Most Falls/Least Time Award .........Chris TaylorMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ............Chris Taylor
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1972-73 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................10thNJCAA All-Americans 5th 142 lb. Tim McDonald 2nd 167 lb. Dan BrinkRegion XII Tournament .................................................. 4thRegion XII Champion 167 lb. Dan BrinkMCCAA State Tournament ............................................1stMCCAA Champions 142 lb. Tim McDonald 150 lb. Tom Thiass 158 lb. Gary Jonseck 167 lb. Dan Brink 190 lb. Doug DygaMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ............... Dan Brink 1973-74 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................10thNJCAA All-American 1st 150 lb. Tim McDonaldRegion XII Tournament ..................................................7thRegion XII Champion 150 lb. Tim McDonaldMCCAA State Tournament ...........................................7thMCCAA Champion 150 lb. Tim McDonaldMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award .......Tim McDonald
1974-75 TeamNJCAA Tournament ..................................................... 41stRegion XII Tournament .................................................. 4thRegion XII Champions 158 lb. Guy Redinger Hwt. Jerry HillMCCAA State Tournament ............................................1stMCCAA Champions 158 lb. Guy Redinger Hwt. Jerry HillNJCAA – NWCA Academic All-Americans Marty Espinoza Kim Zavits Fred SchmittMCC Outstanding Wrestling Award ........Guy Redinger Jerry Hill
1975-76 TeamNJCAA Tournament .......................................................3rdNJCAA All-Americans 6th 126 lb. Mark Starr 5th 134 lb. Greg Pressler 2nd 150 lb. Fred Schmitt 3rd 158 lb. Guy Redinger 6th Hwt. Jerry HillRegion XII Tournament ................................................. 2ndRegion XII Champions 150 lb. Fred Schmitt 158 lb. Guy RedingerMCCAA State Tournament ............................................1stMCCAA Champions 126 lb. Mark Starr 134 lb. Greg Pressler 150 lb. Fred Schmitt 158 lb. Guy Redinger 167 lb. Lloyd Cogswell Hwt. Jerry HillNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Marty Espinoza Mark Starr Greg Pressler Kim Zavits Fred Schmitt Paul Murray Greg Leider Chuck Fritz Paul RobinsonMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ...........Fred Schmitt
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1976-77 TeamNJCAA Tournament ....................................................... 9thNJCAA All-Americans 1st 118 lb. Russ Swanson 6th 126 lb. Mark Starr 5th 142 lb. Greg WorthemRegion XII Tournament ................................................. 2ndRegion XII Champions 142 lb. Greg Worthem 158 lb. Mark Lee 177 lb. Lloyd Cogswell MCCAA State Tournament ............................................1stMCCAA Champions 126 lb. Mark Starr 142 lb. Greg Worthem 158 lb. Mark Lee 167 lb. Greg Lieder 177 lb. Lloyd Cogswell 190 lb. Ed Kleinfeldt NJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Mark Starr Dan Spoelman Mark Lee Greg LeiderNJCAA Jr Pan American Team 136.5 lb. Russ Swanson 163 lb. Greg WorthemMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ........ Russ Swanson
1977-78 TeamNJCAA Tournament ....................................................... 8thNJCAA All-Americans 3rd 126 lb. Russ Swanson 5th Hwt. Dan HoltRegion XII Tournament ...................................................1stRegion XII Champions 142 lb. Greg Worthem 167 lb. Joe HadleyMCCAA State Tournament ............................................1stMCCAA Champions 142 lb. Greg Worthem 167 lb. Joe HadleyNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Paul Turner Toney HenryNJCAA Sportsmanship Award ................. Russ SwansonNJCAA Jr Pan American Team ..........................Dan HoltMCC Student Athlete of the Year ............ Russ SwansonMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ........ Russ Swanson
1978-79 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................15thNJCAA All-Americans 6th 177 lb. Randy Cevora 3rd Hwt. Dan HoltRegion XII Tournament ..................................................3rdRegion XII Champion 158 lb. Ken LiupakkaMCCAA State Tournament ............................................1stMCCAA Champions 126 lb. John Dingledine 134 lb. Tony Clark 158 lb. Brian Simms 167 lb. Mike Cribbs 177 lb. Randy Cevora 190 lb. David Hosey Hwt. Dan HoltNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Tim Smelser John Dingledine Ken Liupakka Dave HarperNJCAA Jr Pan American Team 114.5 lb. Tim Smelser 180.5 lb. Mike Cribbs Hwt. Dan HoltMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award .................Dan Holt
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1979-80 TeamNJCAA Tournament ...................................................... 2ndNJCAA All-Americans 1st 118 lb. Tim Smelser 6th 134 lb. Toney Henry 3rd 150 lb. Dan Yoder 2nd 177 lb. Mike Cribbs 6th Hwt. John LucasRegion XII Tournament ................................................. 2ndMCCAA State Tournament ............................................1stMCCAA Champions 118 lb. Tim Smelser 126 lb. John Dingledine 150 lb. Dan Yoder 158 lb. Lonnie Thornsberry 177 lb. Mike CribbsNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Tim Smelser John Moore Perry MitchellNJCAA Jr. Pan American Team 149.5 lb. Dan Yoder Hwt. John LucasMCC Student Athlete of the Year ...............Tim SmelserMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ...........Tim Smelser
1980-81 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................23rdNJCAA All-Americans 7th 142 lb. Larry Biundo 6th Hwt. John LucasRegion XII Tournament ...................................................1stRegion XII Champions 134 lb. Rick Coleman 142 lb. Larry Biundo 167 lb. Mike SnyderNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans John Moore Larry Biundo Mitch Cribbs Blade Grable Bob Harabedian Joe Gould Matt VondrasekNJCAA Hall of Fame InducteesChris Taylor...............................1969 National ChampionRon Gaffner ......Muskegon Community College CoachMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ...............John Lucas
1981-82 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................35thNJCAA All-American 8th 190 lb. Bruce CarrollRegion XII Tournament ................................................. 2ndRegion XII Champion 190 lb. Bruce CarrollNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Blade Grable Tim Cooper Matt Vondrasek Joe BurrMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award .........Bruce Carroll
1982-83 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................14thNJCAA All-Americans 8th 118 lb. Marty Foote 4th 126 lb. Jeff Dawes 6th 150 lb. Jeff SteeleRegion XII Tournament ...................................................1stRegion XII Champions 126 lb. Jeff Dawes 134 lb. John Sanderson 142 lb. Chris Salisbury 150 lb. Jeff Steele Hwt. Chris Mast NJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Russ Beebe Eric Hebestreit Jeff SteeleMCC Student Athlete of the Year ................... Jeff DawesMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ............... Jeff Dawes
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1983-84 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................15thNJCAA All-Americans 5th 142 lb. Chris Salisbury 7th Hwt. Chris MastRegion XII Tournament ...................................................1stRegion XII Champions 126 lb. Russ Beebe 142 lb. Chris Salisbury 158 lb. Gregg Whitley 177 lb. Paul Ringler Hwt. Chris Mast NJCAA-NWC Academic All-Americans Russ Beebe Chris Salisbury Matt VanStrate Jeff SteeleMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ...... Chris Salisbury Chris Mast
1984-85 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................12thNJCAA All-Americans 6th 118 lb. Don Vanmourik 2nd 126 lb. Tom NuttallRegion XII Tournament ...................................................1stRegion XII Champions 126 lb. Tom Nuttall 158 lb. Buddy David 177 lb. Mark Allen Hwt. Kevin StewardNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-American ..Tom NuttallMCC Student Athlete of the Year ................Tom NuttallMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ............Tom Nuttall
1985-86 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................12thNJCAA All-Americans 8th 134 lb. Brian Jones 5th 142 lb. Jim Daniels 1st 158 lb. Jeff Steele 8th 167 lb. Andy ConantRegion XII Tournament ................................................. 2ndRegion XII Champions 158 lb. Jeff Steele 167 lb. Andy ConantNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Brian Jones Doug Krukowski Jeff SteeleNCAA Jr Pan American Team 163 lb. Jeff SteeleMCC Student Athlete of the Year .................... Jeff SteeleMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ................ Jeff Steele
1986-87 TeamNJCAA Tournament ..................................................... 21stNJCAA All-Americans 5th 158 lb. Kevin Akin 5th 177 lb. Doug KrukowskiRegion XII Tournament ................................................. 2ndRegion XII Champions 158 lb. Kevin Akin 177 lb. Doug KrukowskiNJCAA-NWCA All-Americans Brian Jones Doug Krukowski Jim JohnsonMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ...............Kevin Akin Doug Krukowski
1987-88NJCAA Hall of Fame Inductee Russ Swanson ...........................1977 National Champion
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1991-92 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................27thNJCAA All-American 7th 190 lb. Dave AndrusRegion XII Tournament ................................................. 2ndRegion XII Champion 190 lb. Dave AndrusNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-American ......Bill PrieseMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ...........Dave Andrus
1992-93 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................37thNJCAA All-American 8th Hwt. Chandar RicksRegion XII Tournament ................................................. 2ndRegion XII Champions 190 lb. Dean Heath Hwt. Chandar RicksNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Joe Berube Craig Christensen Mark BrungerMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ....... Chandar Ricks
1993-94 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................14thNJCAA All-Americans 7th 134 lb. Eugene Johnson 5th 142 lb. Joe Berube 7th 177 lb. Joe JohnstonRegion XII Tournament ...................................................1stRegion XII Champions 134 lb. Eugene Johnson 142 lb. Joe Berube 167 lb. Eric Whinnery 177 lb. Joe Johnston 190 lb. Chad Kik NJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Pat Daniels Aaron Viau Brian Whinnery Mike Conflitti Eric Whinnery Leif Rothoff Joe BerubeMCC Student Athlete of the Year ..................Joe BerubeMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ..............Joe Berube
1994-95 TeamNJCAA Tournament ..................................................... 21stNJCAA All-Americans 8th 134 lb. Jeremy Harris 5th 177 lb Corey RoyalRegion XII Tournament ...................................................1stRegion XII Champions 118 lb. Doug Parrish 126 lb. Jason Todaro 134 lb. Jeremy Harris 167 lb. Cliff Arnold 177 lb. Corey RoyalNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Cliff Arnold Aaron ViauNJCAA Hall of Fame InducteeTim Smelser .............................1980 National ChampionNJCAA Sportsmanship Award .................... Corey RoyalMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ...........Jason Todaro Corey Royal
1995-96 TeamNJCAA Tournament .......................................................5thNJCAA All-Americans 6th 118 lb. Doug Parrish 1st 134 lb. Mashal Foster 2nd Hwt. Chad MastRegion XII Tournament ...................................................1stRegion XII Champions 118 lb. Doug Parish 134 lb. Mashal Foster 158 lb. Roger Cain 177 lb. Kendall Trim Hwt. Chad MastNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Corey Aune Kendall Trim Tim Scooros Ben WendtNJCAA Outstanding Wrestler Award 134 lb. Mashal FosterMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award .........Mashal Foster Chad Mast
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Jayhawk Wrestling Archives1996-97 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................10thNJCAA All-Americans 4th 118 lb. Claudell Ruffin 5th 158 lb. Jason HolmesRegion XII Tournament ...................................................1stRegion XII Champions 118 lb. Claudell Ruffin 126 lb. Wayne Kingman 134 lb. Brett Peterman 142 lb. Joel Ramos 150 lb. Jason Lecreux 158 lb. Jason Holmes 167 lb. Johnnie Thornsberry 177 lb. Corey Aune Hwt. Gordon CambellNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Chad Lavey Shawn Martin Andrew GyorkosMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award .......Claudell Ruffin Jason Holmes
1997-98 TeamNJCAA Tournament ....................................................... 4thNJCAA All-Americans 1st 118 lb. Claudell Ruffin 7th 126 lb. Darnell Ruffin 4th 150 lb. Ray Stanley 5th 158 lb. Jason Holmes 7th 190 lb. Adam CookRegion XII Tournament ...................................................1stRegion XII Champions 118 lb. Claudell Ruffin 134 lb. Jon Richards 142 lb. Shaun Martin 150 lb. Ray Stanley 158 lb. Jason Holmes 177 lb. Chad Guilford 190 lb. Adam Cook Hwt. Lawrence BumphusNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-American Greg Schultz Colin NorthNJCAA Wrestling Hall of FameJeff Steele ...................................1986 National ChampionMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award .......Claudell Ruffin
1998-99 TeamNJCAA Tournament ....................................................... 9thNJCAA All-Americans 5th 133 lb. Darnell Ruffin 2nd 165 lb. James Tietema 3rd Hwt. Kurt LaroyRegion XII Tournament ...................................................1stRegion XII Champions 125 lb. Felix Perez 133 lb. Darnell Ruffin 141 lb. Winston Ruffin 149 lb. Robert Isom 165 lb. James Tietema 174 lb. Ryan Frost 184 lb. Chad Gilford 197 lb. Adam Cook 285 lb. Kurt LaroyNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Brett Weist Mike Briggs John Bollenbaugh Tim Schalm Doug Heisner James StrickerMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ........ Darnell Ruffin James Tietema
1999-2000 TeamNJCAA Tournament .......................................................6thNJCAA All-Americans 1st 125 lb. Ryan L’Amoreaux 6th 133 lb. Felix Perex 3rd 149 lb. Omar Scruggs 2nd 165 lb. Anton HallRegion XII Tournament ...................................................1stRegion XII Champions 125 lb. Ryan L’Amoreaux 133 lb. Felix Perez 149 lb. Omar Scruggs 157 lb. Ryan Ruddy 165 lb. Anton Hall 184 lb. Chris BettridgeNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-American Vince Gervais Anton Hall Derek Vos Ben Schmitt Jason Bowman Levi RiceNJCAA Wrestling Hall of Fame InducteeDoug Lee...................................1971 National ChampionMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ..Ryan L’Amoreaux
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Jayhawk Wrestling Archives2000-01 TeamNJCAA Tournament .......................................................7thNJCAA All-Americans 7th 125 lb. Bo Wallace 4th 141 lb. Terrence Bovina 6th 149 lb. Kevin Neuendorf 1st 165 lb. Anton HallRegion XII Tournament ...................................................1stRegion XII Champions 125 lb. Bo Wallace 133 lb. Ben Sutton 141 lb. Terrence Bovian 149 lb. Kevin Neuendorf 157 lb. Tommie Harris 165 lb. Anton Hall 174 lb. Chris KirbyNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Keegan Bowden Eric Coleman David Koster Jason Bowman Brett Gerber Nathan OliverNJCAA Wrestling Hall of Fame InducteeTim McDonald .............................. 1974 National ChampNJCAA Most Falls/Least Time Award . Terrance BovainMCC Student Athlete of the Year ..................Anton HallMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ..............Anton Hall
2001-02 TeamNJCAA Tournament ....................................................... 8thNJCAA All-Americans 8th 165 lb. Omar Ortiz 5th 197 lb. Mike Walden 6th 285 lb. John WebbRegion IV Tournament .....................................................1stRegion IV Champions 133 lb. Bo Wallace 149 lb. Chris Henry 197 lb. Mike WaldenNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Chris Henry Rory Lancaster Omar Ortiz Jason Johnson Jason Makosky Nathan OliverMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award .......... Mike Walden
2002-03 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................12thNJCAA All-Americans 4th 165 lb. Omar Ortiz 7th 174 lb. Tony HarmerRegion IV Tournament ....................................................3rdRegion IV Champion 165 lb. Omar OrtizNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-AmericansJason Dibbern Billy Johnson Chuck Purcell Justin Dibbern Omar Ortiz William TercellMatt Elkins Michael PaulMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ............Omar Ortiz
2003-04 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................12thNJCAA All-American 8th 149 lb. Ken Thomas 3rd 165 lb. Nate SturgisCentral District Tournament ........................................3rdCentral District Champions 157 lb. Billy Johnson 165 lb. Nate SturgisNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-AmericansKory Cavanary Jeremy Jackson Aaron OlsenMatt Elkins Billy Johnson Micheal PaulWilmar Esteban Tom Lyon Frank RytlewskiMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ...........Billy Johnson Nate Sturgis
2004-05 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................17thCentral District Tournament ........................................3rdCentral District Champion 197 lb. Aaron OlsenNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-AmericansChad Mobley Jon Schaffer John VanderbergMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award Daron Cruickshank
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Jayhawk Wrestling Archives2005-06 TeamNJCAA Tournament ....................................................... 9thNJCAA All-Americans 2nd 165 lb. Daron Cruickshank 3rd 285 lb. John WebbCentral District Tournament ........................................6thNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-AmericansShane McKerchie Nate Mosley Mike DeanChris Mason John Vanderberg John WebbMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award Daron Cruickshank John Webb
2006-07 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................18thCentral District Tournament ........................................6thNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-AmericansJubran Nassar Todd Barton Marwan FarajRobert Espinoza Wayne Leonard Luke DobbChad Johnson Mike Leonard National Academic Team Award WinnerMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award . Jordan McKiernan
2007-08 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................10thNJCAA All-Americans 8th 125 lb. Jeremy Szekely 5th 165 lb. Jordan McKiernan 2nd 197 lb. Chad FriendCentral District Tournament ....................................... 2ndCentral District Champion 285 lb. David WyperNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-AmericansWayne Leonard Joshua Short Chris HarrisMike Leonard James Dietrick Cederic JohnsonChad Friend Todd Barton Patrick MehanMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ........... Chad Friend
2008-09 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................17thNJCAA All-American 6th 197 lb. Chad FriendCentral District Tournament ....................................... 2ndCentral District Champions 184 lb. Seth Holt 197 lb. Chad FriendNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-AmericansTom Webster Cody Groeneveld William MachutaCody Carpenter David Brandon Jacob BlackmerNovric Reese Justin Leonard Patrick MehanMCC Student Athlete of the Year ............... Chad FriendMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ........... Chad Friend
2009-10 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................20thCentral District Tournament ........................................ 4thNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-AmericansBrad Jones Russell Burgdorf Cody GroeneveldTom Webster Sean White Jacob BlackmerJovan Highbaugh William Machuta Nathan BazanBenjamin BreslinMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ......... Tom Webster
2010-11 TeamNJCAA Tournament ....................................................... 9thNJCAA All-Americans 4th 141 lb. Sean Turner 6th 157 lb. Eric Telford 5th 197 lb. Trent Flegel 8th 285 lb. Ryan SteversonCentral District Tournament .........................................1stCentral District Champions 133 lb. Luke Faultersack 141 lb. Sean Turner 197 lb. Trent FlegelNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-AmericansJarred Lilyhorn Sean Turner Jacob BrownBrad Jones Kyle Windquist William StarkLuke Faultersack NJCAA Most Falls/Least Time Award .......... Eric TelfordMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award .............Trent Flegel
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Jayhawk Wrestling Archives2011-12 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................17thNJCAA All-American 4th 149 lb. Sean TurnerCentral District Tournament ........................................3rdCentral District Champion 174 lb. Jacob BrownNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Jarred Lilyhorn Trevor Curtice Luke Faultersack Jacob BrownNJCAA Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee Anton Hall ................................2001 National ChampionMCC Student Athlete of the Year ................ Sean TurnerMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ............ Sean Turner
2012-13 TeamNJCAA Tournament .....................................................15thNJCAA All-American 4th 141 lb. Steven Ruppert 5th 174 lb. Riley Boomer 5th 285 lb. Brett MartinCentral District Tournament ....................................... 2ndCentral District Champion 141 lb. Steven Ruppert 174 lb. Riley Boomer 197 lb. Tom BoldayNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Tyler Gibson Trevor Curtice Steven RuppertBryce Jacobs Tom Bolday Alex DrewNJCAA Wrestling Hall of Fame InducteeClaudell Ruffin ..........................1998 National ChampionMCC Student Athlete of the Year ........Steven RuppertMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award ......Steven Ruppert
2013-14 TeamNJCAA Tournament ....................................................... 9thNJCAA All-American 3rd 133 lb. Zachary Cooper 6th 149 lb. Tyler Stenberg 4th 197 lb. Donavan Fouchey Central District Tournament .......................................2ndCentral District Champion 133 lb. Zachary Cooper NJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Devane Dodgens Zachary Cooper Lukas Gilmore Steven Malloy Elvis Peacock Jason Peacock Mason Courtright Chad Max Darian Holmes Brett MartinMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award.....Zachary Cooper
2014-15 TEAMNJCAA Tournament .......................................................6thNJCAA All-American 3rd 133 lb. Zachary Cooper 6th 165 lb. Davon Jackson 7th 174 lb. Mason Courtright 6th 184 lb. LaVonte Perdue 5th 197 lb. Donavan Fouchey Central District Tournament ..........................................1stCentral District Champion 133 lb. Zachary Cooper 141 lb. Tyler Stenberg 165 lb. Davon Jackson 174 lb. Mason Courtright 184 lb. LaVonte Perdue 197 lb. Donavan FoucheyNJCAA-NWCA Academic All-Americans Zachary Cooper Christopher Root Davon Jackson Donavan FoucheyMCC Student Athlete of the Year...... .. Zachary CooperMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award.. . Zachary Cooper
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Jayhawk Wrestling Archives2015-16 TEAMNJCAA Tournament – 11th NJCAA All-Americans 4th 157 lb. Tobias Barnes 3rd 174 lb. Devan Richter Central District Tournament –1stCentral District Champions 125 lb. Damian Short 157 lb. Tobias Barnes 165 lb. Davon Jackson 174 lb. Devan Richter 184 lb. Tyler BlaggNJCAA – NWCA Academic All-Americans – Davon Jackson MCC Outstanding Wrestler Award – Tobias Barnes and Devan Richter
2016-17 TEAMNJCAA Tournament – 26th Central District Tournament –3rdNJCAA – NWCA Academic All-Americans Bryan Jones Christopher Root Jacob Klingaman Jared LancasterMCC Outstanding Wrestler Award – Benny Gomez
2017-18 TEAMNJCAA Tournament – 14th NJCAA All-Americans 2nd 125 lb. Benny Gomez 3rd 197 lb. Baker Hadwan North Central District Tournament – 4thNorth Central District Champions 125 lb. Benny Gomez 149 lb. Dren BartrumNJCAA – NWCA Academic All-AmericansBenny Gomez Blake Ross Dren BartrumBaker Hadwan Sage Gonzales Jacob KlingamanNJCAA Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee – Mike Shearer ...........................1969 National Champion MCC Outstanding Wrestler Award – Benny Gomez
Muskegon Community CollegeNJCAA Top Ten Team Finishes
1968-69 7th 1969-70 1st 1970-71 7th 1972-73 10th 1973-74 10th 1975-76 3rd 1976-77 9th 1977-78 8th 1979-80 2nd 1995-96 5th 1996-97 10th 1997-98 4th 1998-99 9th 1999-00 6th 2000-01 7th 2001-02 8th 2005-06 9th 2007-08 10th 2010-11 9th 2013-14 9th 2014-15 6th
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Mike Shearer 1968-‐69 123 lb
Dowagiac MI
Muskegon Community College NJCAA National Champions
Chris Taylor 1968-‐69 Heavyweight Dowagiac MI
Doug Lee 1970-‐71 118 lb
Fruitport MI
Tim Smelser 1979-‐80 118 lb
Owosso MI
Jeff Steele 1985-‐86 158 lb
Plainwell MI
Anton Hall 2000-‐01 165 lb Ada MI
Mashal Foster 1995-‐96 134 lb
Walker MI
Claudell Ruffin 1997-‐98 118 lb Flint MI
Tim McDonald 1973-‐74 150 lb
Fremont MI
Russ Swanson 1976-‐77 118 lb
Fruitport MI
Ryan L’Amoreaux 1999-‐00 125 lb
Clarkston MI
Muskegon Community CollegeNJCAA National Champions
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MCC Founded ..................................................................................1926Nickname ....................................................................................JayhawksColors ..........................................................................Royal Blue & GoldGym .................................................................Bartels-Rode GymnasiumAffiliation ......NJCAA Region XII - MCCAA Western ConferencePresident ......................................................................Dr. Dale NesbaryChairman of the Board ......................................... Dr. Don CrandallVice President of Student Services ................... Dr. John SelmonAthletic Director ....................................................Marty McDermottHead Athletic Trainer .............................................Jennifer SteigengaSports Medicine Center ..........MHP Sports Medicine at HackleyTV Announcers ..................... John Arter & Tom Kendra (Basketball) Dan Potts & Scott VanderWerp (Volleyball) Mike Michelli Jr & Craig Christensen (Wrestling)Team Photographer ....................................................Nadine GaffnerTelevision Producer ...............................................Rod VanNortwick