NEWBERRY COLLEGE WRESTLING 2009-2010 POSTSEASON MEDIA GUIDE
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Newberry Notes............................................................................................. 1-6, 10 Season Schedule........................................................................................................ 1 Quick Facts................................................................................................................. 2 Depth Chart............................................................................................................... 3 National Team Rankings........................................................................................... 3 Super Region I Team Rankings................................................................................ 5 Team Roster............................................................................................................... 7 Administration........................................................................................................... 8 Head Coach Jason Valek.......................................................................................... 9 Assistant Coaches Matt Finley and Kelly Revells.............................................10 Matt Oliver...............................................................................................................11 Sheridan Moran.......................................................................................................12 Latra Collick.............................................................................................................13 Sean Byrnes..............................................................................................................14 Curtis Chenoweth..................................................................................................15 Bryant Blanton.........................................................................................................16 Keeno Griffin...........................................................................................................17 Records and History..............................................................................................18
Three-time Super Region I Tournament Champions
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NEWBERRYDefending COLLEGE WRESTLING national runner-up No. 2 Newberry takes seven to national tournament 2010 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL TOURNAMENT Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13 ● Omaha, Neb.
Record:............................... 18-4 in Super Region I:.......... 11-0 Head Coach...........Jason Valek 2008-09:.............................. 23-2 Ranking:................2 in NWCA 1 in Super Region I
Newberry will head to the 2010 NCAA Division II national tournament looking to build on its 2009 Runner-up finish. The scarlet and gray qualified three-time qualifier Matt Oliver (125), first-time qualifier Sheridan Moran (133), four-time qualifier Latra Collick (149), first-time qualifier Sean Byrnes (157), two-time qualifier Curtis Chenoweth (174), three-time qualifier Bryant Blanton (184) and four-time qualifier and 2009 national champion Keeno Griffin (197). Newberry ran away with its third straight Super Region I Tournament championship, placing nine wrestlers and outscoring second-place Gannon by 16.5 points. Newberry wrapped up the season with an 11-0 record in Super Region I and a 18-4 record overall, with three losses coming to Division I opponents and one to No. 1 University of Nebraska-Omaha. Members of the scarlet and gray also set several records this season, including Bryant Blanton topping the single-season pinfall (17) and career pinfall (44) lists, Keeno Griffin capturing his 100th career win and Latra Collick and Sheridan Moran climbing up the career and singleseason major decision ledgers. In addition to the team’s Super Region I Tournament title, Newberry also finished second at the Midwest Classic and second at the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals.
2009-2010 Season Schedule Date Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 27 Nov. 27 Dec. 5 Dec. 5 Dec. 5 Dec. 13 Dec. 13 Jan. 2-3 Jan. 9 Jan. 9 Jan. 10 Jan. 10 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 22 Jan. 23 Jan. 23 Jan. 23 Feb. 2 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Feb. 9 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 17 Feb. 26 Feb. 27 Mar. 12 Mar. 13
Event/Opponent Scarlet vs. Gray Wrestle-Offs Hokie Open UNCP Wrestling Classic Wolfpack Open vs. Campbell at No. 23 Virginia Tech vs. No. 19 Findlay vs. No. 3 Adams State vs. Grand Canyon at No. 15 Kent State vs. Michigan Midwest Classic vs. No. 19 Central Missouri vs. No. 8 Augustana vs. No. 16 Gannon vs. No. 1 Nebraska-Omaha at St. Andrews Presbyterian Shippensburg No. 3 Pitt-Johnstown No. 15 Kutztown No. 12 West Liberty Seton Hill at UNC Pembroke Spartanburg Methodist Open Belmont Abbey Limestone Newberry Open Gardner-Webb Anderson NCAA Super Region I Tournament NCAA Super Region I Tournament NCAA Div. II National Tournament NCAA Div. II National Tournament
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Site Time NEWBERRY Salem,Va. 4 placers Pembroke, N.C. 10 placers; 2 champs Raleigh, N.C. 2 placers Blacksburg,Va. 37-7 W Blacksburg,Va. 27-9 L NEWBERRY 36-7 W NEWBERRY 42-7 W NEWBERRY 33-15 W Kent, Ohio 9-32 L Kent, Ohio 13-22 L Indianapolis, Ind. 2nd; 6 placers; 2 champs Cedar Falls, Iowa 43-3 W Cedar Falls, Iowa 18-15 W Cedar Falls, Iowa 25-16 W Cedar Falls, Iowa 6-25 L Laurinburg, N.C. 46-0 W NEWBERRY 35-3 W NEWBERRY 18-16 W NEWBERRY 21-15 W NEWBERRY 25-9 W NEWBERRY 36-3 W Pembroke, N.C. 25-12 W Spartanburg, S.C. 25 placers, 5 champs NEWBERRY 41-9 W NEWBERRY 25-10 W NEWBERRY 19 placers; 4 champs Boiling Springs, N.C. 46-0 W NEWBERRY 31-12 W Johnstown, Pa. Johnstown, Pa. 1st; 7 qualifers Omaha, Neb. All Day Omaha, Neb. All Day
Newberry National Qualifiers Matt Oliver
5-4 125 Jr.
Toms River, N.J.
Sheridan Moran
5-5 133 Sr.
Lafayette, La.
Latra Collick
5-5
Berlin, Md.
Sean Byrnes
5-11 157 So.
149 Sr.
Jackson, N.J.
Curtis Chenoweth 5-10 174 Jr.
Clearwater, Kan.
Bryant Blanton
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Summerville, S.C.
Keeno Griffin
6-0 197 Sr.
184 Jr.
Jacksonville, Fla.
Toms River North HS Virginia Tech Stephen Decatur HS Jackson HS Newman University Summerville HS Robert E. Lee HS
Newberry Notes A Fond Farewell - The scarlet and gray sent off their seniors with a 31-12 win over Anderson for the team’s Senior Night on Feb. 17. Newberry took advantage of a technical fall and two falls in succession to win the scarlet and gray’s final dual. Hey Bulldogs - Newberry blasted the Division I Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs on Feb. 15 in a 46-0 rout in the team’s last road dual of the season. Newberry limited Gardner-Webb to only 14 points in individual matches while the scarlet and
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2009 NCAA Division II Runner-Up 2010 POSTSEASON MEDIA GUIDE gray racked up four technical falls to overpower the Runnin’ Bulldogs and secure Newberry’s second shutout of the season. Come and See How Good We Look - Newberry wrestlers took four championships and placed 19 grapplers at the inaugural Newberry Open on February 14. Clint Spencer, Sean Byrnes, Josh Tuck and Jake Elkins went undefeated through the field of more than a dozen schools from around the southeast to win titles. Newberry also placed at least one wrestler in every weight class. Two Cool for Duals - Newberry won both of its duals against Belmont Abbey and Limestone on February 9 at Eleazer Arena. Newberry blasted Belmont Abbey, 41-9, before overpowering Limestone, 25-10. Latra Collick, Curtis Chenoweth and Bryant Blanton each went 2-0 on the night to key the scarlet and Newberry Wrestling Quick Facts gray to wins. The Limestone win School Information 2008-2009 Season gave the team its eighth straight School Name: Newberry College Record: 23-2 victory and 26th consecutive win Location: Newberry, S.C. NCAA D-II Finish: 2nd over Super Region I oppponents. Enrollment: 1,000 Super Region I Finish: 1st School President: Dr. Mitchell Zais Alma Mater: US Military Academy, 1969 Director of Athletics: Brad Edwards Alma Mater: South Carolina, 1988
2009-2010 Season Newcomers: 33 National Champions Returning/Lost: 1/1 NCAA Qualifiers Returning/Lost: 4/4 All-Americans Returning/Lost: 3/3 Returning All-Americans: Matt Oliver (125, 3rd) Bryant Blanton (184, 4th) Keeno Griffin (197, 1st)
Media Relations Wrestling Contact: Ryan Real Office Phone: (803) 321-5603 Office Fax: (803) 321-5660 Email: Ryan.Real@newberry.edu Mailing Address: 2100 College St Newberry, SC 29108 Website: NewberryAthleticsite.com Team Information Head Coach: Jason Valek Alma Matter: Clemson, 1998 Overall Record: 91-37-1 (6th year) 80-29-1 (5th year, NCAA) 11-4 (1 year, NCWA) School Record: 91-37-1 Office Phone: (803) 321-5659 Best Time to Contact Coach: Through SID Assistant Coach: Matt Finley Alma Mater: Clemson, 2004 Assistant Coach: Kelly Revells Alma Mater: Eastern Illinois
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Top Returnees Matt Oliver (125, All-American) Latra Collick (157, National Qualifier) Josh Whitelock (165, National Qualifier) Bryant Blanton (184, All-American) Keeno Griffin (197, National Champion) Top Newcomers Blake Ridenour (149, Tenn. state champion) Mike Rogers (149, 2007 D-II runner-up) Braden Carter (174, Va. runner-up) Curtis Chenoweth (174, 2006 NAIA champion) Steven Butler (285, 2009 N.Y. runner-up) Joseph Grisko (197, N.J. runner-up) Program History Record: 80-29-1 All Americans: 11 Best East Region Finish: 1st, 2008, 2009, 2010 Best NCAA D-II Finish: 2nd, 2009
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Open for Business - Newberry wrestlers won five championships and placed 25 in the top six of each weight class at the Spartanburg Methodist College Open on February 6. Jonny Cronin (133), Hunter Robinson (141), Mike Rogers (157), Dustin Harvey (165) and Karl Reed (285) all earned championships for the scarlet and gray. Brave New World - Newberry won its seventh straight dual with a 25-12 win over UNC Pembroke on February 2. UNCP entered the matchup with five straight wins and the No. 2 ranking in Super Region I, but Newberry used a fall from Bryant Blanton and wins from Jake Elkins and Ernie Young to seal the win, moving Newberry to 8-0 against Super Region I teams.
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School (State) Nebraska-Omaha Newberry (S.C.) Augustana (S.D.) Wisconsin-Parkside St. Cloud State (Minn.) Western State (Colo.) Pittsburgh-Johnstown (Pa.) Gannon (Pa.) Nebraska-Kearney Upper Iowa Central Oklahoma Minnesota State Fort Hays State (Kan.) Findlay (Ohio) Adams State (Colo.) San Francisco State (Calif.) North Carolina-Pembroke Grand Canyon (Ariz.) Minnesota State-Moorhead Kutztown (Pa.)
The Host with the Most - Newberry enjoyed a 5-0 weekend at the Super Region I Duals on January 22 and 23. Newberry, which hosted the event, topped Shippensburg, 35-3, No. 3 Pittsburgh-Johnstown, 18-16, No. 15 Kutztown, 21-15, No. 12 West Liberty, 25-9, and Seton Hill, 36-3. Several Newberry grapplers went undefeated on the weekend. Matt Oliver, Latra Collick and Curtis Chenoweth went 5-0 on the weekend and Keeno Griffin compiled a 4-0 record over two days. UNC Pembroke also went 5-0 at the Duals, knocking off No. 3 Pittsburgh-Johnstown and No. 12 West Liberty en route to an undefeated weekend. The Duals bumped the Braves up six spots to No. 2 in the latest Super Region I rankings. Lighting Up the Knights - The scarlet and gray shut out their opponent for the first time since December 17, 2008, with the team’s 46-0 blanking of St. Andrews Presbyterian on January 15. Newberry won with a forfeit, three decisions, two major decisions, two falls and a technical fall and improved the school’s record to 4-0 all-time against St. Andrews. Ernie Young and Dustin Harvey both picked up their first dual wins of the season.
Leading the Region - Newberry took yet again the No. 1 ranking in the latest edition of the NCAA Division II Super Region I poll. In addition to Others receiving votes: Ashland (Ohio), Central Misthe top team ranking, Newberry has Keeno Griffin leading his souri, Chadron State (Neb.), West Liberty (W.Va.). respective weight class at 197 lbs. Seven Newberry grapplers are ranked in the poll, with Matt Oliver moving to No. 2 at 125 lbs. as Sheridan Moran stays at No. 2 at 133 lbs. Deral Brown keeps the No. 5 spot at 141 lbs., Latra Collick is ranked No. 3 at 149 lbs., Curtis Chenoweth retains the No. 2 spot at 174 lbs. and Bryant Blanton holds steady at No. 2 at 184 lbs. Climbing the Ladder - Newberry stayed at No. 2 in the newest and final edition of the NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association poll.The ranking matches the highest mark in program history, set when the team garnered the second spot on January 6, 2009. The scarlet and gray also boasted five wrestlers with individual national rankings, including
2009 Projected Depth Chart 125 Matt Oliver Steven McLeod
133 Sheridan Moran Cody Fobes
141 Deral Brown Dale DeBacco
149 Latra Collick Blake Ridenour
157 Sean Byrnes Dustin Harvey
165 Josh Whitelock Dustin Harvey
174 Curtis Chenoweth Josh Tuck
184 Bryant Blanton Karl Reed
197 Keeno Griffin Corey Sullivan
285 Jake Elkins Karl Reed
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2009 NCAA Division II Runner-Up 2010 POSTSEASON MEDIA GUIDE Sean Byrnes making his first appearance of the season at No. 7 at 157 lbs. Keeno Griffin reclaims the No. 1 ranking at 197 lbs. Sheridan Moran moves to the No. 5 spot at 133 lbs., Latra Collick climbs three spots to No. 5 at 149 lbs. and Bryant Blanton holds steady at No. 7 at 184 lbs. National Prominence at National Duals - Newberry went 3-1 at the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on January 9 and 10, giving the scarlet and gray a second place finish. Newberry first dispatched No. 19 Central Missouri by a score of 43-3 before knocking off No. 8 Augustana, 18-15. In the semifinals, Newberry edged Super Region I foe No. 16 Gannon by a 25-16 tally but fell in the championship match to No. 1 Nebraska-Omaha, 25-6. The second place win gave Newberry the team’s second consecutive runner-up finish at the Duals. Some of NewWrestlingreport.com Division I Duals Percentage Index berry’s best performances included Bryant Teams Newberry faces listed in bold Blanton going 4-0 at the event, Sean Byrnes Rank School DPI W L T winning his first match of the season with a 1 Iowa 1.000 83 0 0 fall, Curtis Chenoweth and Keeno Griffin go2 Iowa State 0.976 81 2 0 ing 3-1, Deral Brown topping the nation’s No. 2 Oklahoma State 0.976 81 2 0 2 ranked wrestler at 141 lbs. and the squad 4 Cornell 0.964 80 3 0 knocking off three ranked teams with an ab4 Minnesota 0.964 80 3 0 breviated lineup en route to second place at 6 Oklahoma 0.940 78 5 0 one of the most prestigious team events in 7 Central Michigan 0.916 76 7 0 8 Ohio State 0.904 75 8 0 collegiate wrestling. 9 10 10 12 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 30 ... 41
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Missouri Lehigh Penn State Boise State Oregon State Wisconsin Indiana Maryland Nebraska Edinboro Virginia Tech Kent State Pittsburgh Penn Purdue Wyoming Illinois Rutgers Virginia Arizona State Cal Poly Bucknell
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A Classic Performance - Newberry took second place at the Midwest Classic on January 2 and 3 in Indianapolis, Ind. The scarlet and gray earned 117.5 points with an abbreviated lineup at the 24-team tournament. Bryant Blanton and Keeno Griffin each earned individual championships for the first time in their careers. The scarlet and gray placed four more wrestlers, as Deral Brown and Josh Whitelock each finished in second, Curtis Chenoweth finished in fourth and Steven Butler finished in sixth. Latra Collick also finished in seventh for Newberry. Man of the Century - Keeno Griffin earned his 100th win en route to a 197 lbs. individual championship at the Midwest Classic. Griffin hit the century mark with his semifinal win over Dan Stevenson of Findlay. Griffin currently has a 117-34 mark for his career, second best all-time in Newberry history. He trails only Cy Wainwright’s mark of 128.
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2009 NCAA Division II Runner-Up 2010 postseason media guide Oliver Twists the Record Books - Matt Oliver’s 27 wins this season gives him 88 for his career, giving him a spot in the Newberry record books with a chance to move higher during his career. His 88 wins put him at sixth place all-time at Newberry. He trails fifth place Brandon Kelly by one. Oliver has averaged 30.5 wins a season in his first two years at Newberry and holds the sixth and eighth-most wins in a single season. Blanton Stands Tall with Falls - Bryant Blanton recorded his 34th career fall against Campbell’s Derek Tomasome on Nov. 27, overtaking Cy Wainwright atop Newberry’s career falls list. He has since extended to his career mark of 44 falls.The junior has 17 falls this year after his most recent, against Anderson on Feb. 17. The fall breaks Blanton’s previous record for most wins in a season with 16, which he set last season. Blanton’s Movin’ On Up - Bryant Blanton’s 98 career wins establishes him at third all time in Newberry history. He passed Kelly Anundson’s now-fifth place spot by with his 4-0 record at the National Duals and moved past Brandon Kelly’s mark of 89 with his two wins at the Super Region I Duals. He currently has 37 wins so far this season, which leads the scarlet and gray and moved him to second all-time with most wins in a season. He trails only Cy Wainright’s mark of 42. A Major Deal - With his most recent major decision against Anderson on Feb. 17, Sheridan Moran moved up to a tie with Keeno Griffin with most major decisions in a season, with eight. His six major decisions last year tied Matt Oliver, Brandon Kelly, Quinn Tolbert and Josh Whitelock’s mark in seventh place. He also stands tied for third with Brandon Kelly and Latra Collick for most major decisions in a career, with 14. He trails Matt Oliver and Cy Wainwright’s Super Region I Rankings all-time best of 17.
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Newberry College UNC Pembroke University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Gannon University Kutztown University West Liberty University East Stroudsburg University Shippensburg University Limestone College Mercyhurst College Anderson University Seton Hill University Belmont Abbey College American International College St. Andrews Presbyterian College
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A Senior Year to Remember for Collick - Latra Collick has made his final year special for certain, moving to fourth in career wins at Newberry with 96 and tying for third in most career major decisions, with 14. Collick also holds marks for fourth-most career falls (22) and seventh-most points in a match (21, on Nov. 17, 2007). Hail to the Chief - Head Coach Jason Valek will soon begin a two-year term as president of the Division II Wrestling Coaches Association after winning an election last year. Valek’s responsibilities will include organizing annual coaches meetings, organizing the agendas and discussions and votes for the meetings, recommending new officers and working to resolve problems and issues that arise during the year.Valek will also serve as the Division II coaches’ representative to the National Wrestling Coaches Association and over-
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2009 NCAA Division II Runner-Up 2010 POSTSEASON MEDIA GUIDE see team selection for the NWCA National Duals. Bright Spots in Ohio - The Newberry wrestling team squared off against No. 15 Kent State and Michigan on Dec. 13 and battled hard against the two Division I programs. Newberry fell to Kent State, 32-9, and Michigan, 22-13. Matt Oliver and Keeno Griffin earned wins against Kent State, including a 43-second fall by Griffin. The scarlet and gray found more luck against Michigan, as Deral Brown, Latra Collick, Bryant Blanton and Keeno Griffin all emerged victorious against the Wolverines. At the time of the duals, Kent State was ranked No. 15 in the NWCA/Division I poll, No. 18 in D1CollegeWrestling.net’s rankings, No. 20 in Intermat’s rankings and No. 21 in WrestlingReport.com’s rankings. We Must Protect this House - Newberry went 3-0 at this year’s Newberry Duals, vanquishing No. 19 Findlay, 36-7, No. 3 Adams State, 42-7, and Grand Canyon, 33-15. Keeno Griffin topped Adams State’s Kyle Sand 3-1 in overtime at 197 lbs., giving Griffin a win over last year’s national champion at 184 lbs. Sand moved up a weight class for the match. Bryant Blanton went 3-0 on the day and in impressive fashion, pinning all three of his opponents.The wins give Blanton 37 falls for his career, extending Newberry’s career record, which Blanton broke on Nov. 27 against Campbell. The scarlet and gray improved to 4-1 after the Duals sweep. Carry Me Back to Old Virginia - Newberry kicked off the dual portion of its schedule with duals against Campbell and Virginia Tech on November 27. Newberry topped Campbell, 37-7, before falling to Virginia Tech, 27-9. VT was ranked No. 23 in Division I in the NWCA rankings and No. 24 Intermat’s, as well as a No. 13 ranking in the Wrestlingreport.com’s Dual Percentage Index. Rolling in Raleigh -The scarlet and gray placed two wrestlers with an abbreviated lineup at the Wolfpack Open at NC State on Nov. 21. Bryant Blanton and Deral Brown each picked up third-place finishes at the event. Blanton went 5-1 to lock up third, while Brown dropped his first match of the day but went 6-0 through the consolation bracket for his third place finish. Carolina Dreaming - Newberry placed 10 wrestlers and took home two individual championships at the UNC Pembroke Wrestling Classic on Nov. 14. Matt Oliver and Bryant Blanton took home titles. Newberry placed second with a team score of 175.5, behind only UNC Greensboro’s unattached squad. Beginning with a Bang - Newberry placed four wrestlers at the Hokie Open on November 8. Matt Oliver (125) and Sheridan Moran (133) took second place in their weight classes and Bryant Blanton (184) and Keeno Griffin (197) took fourth. Several wrestlers made their Newberry debuts including transfer Curtis Chenoweth (174) and freshman Steven Butler (285), who went 2-2 and 3-2, respectively. Back For More - Newberry returns a defending national champion and two-time All-American in Keeno Griffin at the 197 lbs. level. Griffin also took an individual title at the Super Region I tournament in 2009, helping (cont. on page 10)
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2009 NCAA Division II Runner-Up 2010 postseason media guide Name Davis Bagwell Chad Beck James Bland Bryant Blanton Mark Blonairz Deral Brown Steven Butler Sean Byrnes Braden Carter T.J. Cayruth Eli Charles Curtis Chenoweth Channon Clamp Latra Collick Kraig Crawford Jonny Cronin Rob Day Jr. Dale DeBacco Jr. Tayler Decker Jake Elkins Marquintez Ferguson Cody Fobes John Gibson Bill Glace Keeno Griffin Joey Grisko Dustin Harvey Tyler Hayes D.J. Jules Chas McLaughlin Steven McLeod Sheridan Moran Brian Newman Dave Newman John Nichols Matt Oliver Nick Pare Brandon Proveaux Sam Rakes Karl Reed Blake Ridenour Hunter Robinson Mike Rogers Clint Spencer Drew Squires Corey Sullivan Josh Tuck Matt Wade Josh Whitelock Ernie Young
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Hometown Previous School Oak Mountain, Ala. Oak Mountain HS Rock Hill, S.C. Rock Hill HS Avon Park, Fla. Avon Park HS Summerville, S.C. Summerville HS Defiance, Ohio Tinora HS Elgin, S.C. Lugoff-Elgin HS Cuddebackville, N.Y. Port Jervis HS Jackson, N.J. Jackson HS Christiansburg,Va. Christiansburg HS Irmo, S.C. Dutch Fork HS Green Cove Springs, Fla. Florida State Clearwater, Kan. Newman University Gilbert, S.C. Gilbert HS Berlin, Md. Stephen Decatur HS Lexington, S.C. Lexington HS Las Vegas, Nev. Lassen CC Lexington, S.C. White Knoll HS Niagara Falls, N.Y. Niagara CCC Desoto, Mo. North County HS Trussville, Ala. Hewitt-Trussville HS Spartanburg, S.C. Spartanburg HS Howell, N.J. Howell HS New Castle, Del. Delaware State University Abbeville, S.C. Abbeville HS Jacksonville, Fla. Robert E. Lee HS Gloucester Township, N.J. Highland Regional HS Marietta, Ga. South Cobb HS Okeechobee, Fla. Okeechobee HS Greenville, S.C. Greenville HS Camden, S.C. North Central HS Gilbert, S.C. Gilbert HS Lafayette, La. Virginia Tech Toms River, N.J. Toms River North HS Toms River, N.J. Toms River North HS Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland HS Toms River, N.J. Toms River North HS Stewartsville, N.J. Phillipsburg HS Lexington, S.C. White Knoll HS Christiansburg,Va. Liberty University Mount Laurel, N.J. Lenape HS Maryville, Tenn. Maryville HS Opelika, Ala. Opelika HS Easton, Pa. Carson-Newman Carthage, Mo. Carthage Senior High School Stafford,Va. Colonial Forge HS Gainesville, Ga. Gainesville HS Rock Hill, S.C. Rock Hill HS Easton, Md. Easton HS Rhodesdale, Md. North Dorchester HS Baker County, Fla. Baker County HS
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2009 NCAA Division II Runner-Up 2010 POSTSEASON MEDIA GUIDE Dr. John H. Hudgens II
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Acting President of Newberry College Dr. John H. Hudgens II, was the 19th person and the eighth alumnus to occupy the Office of the President at Newberry College. He assumed the role of interim president, June 1, 1999 after the retirement of Dr. Peter French. Dr. Hudgens was elected President of Newberry College in February of 2000. Dr. Hudgens assumed the role of Acting President in February 2010 while the current president, Dr. Zais, is on a leave of absence. He will continue in this role until a new president is elected. A 1960 graduate of Newberry College, Dr. Hudgens’ commitment as an educator has spanned four decades. He began his career as a teacher and coach at Orangeburg High School in 1960, and became principal in 1969. In 1972, he entered Richland County School District Two as principal of Spring Valley High School. He spent 22 years in the district, serving the last nine as Superintendent of Education. During his tenure as superintendent, the district raised test scores, built three new schools, instituted full-day kindergarten, and maintained financial accountability.The district’s schools also won 43 state incentive awards, Blue Ribbon Awards from the U.S. Department of Education, and were recognized by Redbook magazine. Dr. Hudgens earned a master’s degree in education from Clemson University in 1964, an advanced degree in education administration from the University of South Carolina in 1975, and a doctorate in education administration from USC in 1977. He served on the adjunct faculty of USC’s Graduate School of Education. Dr. Hudgens’ many accolades include the 1996 Distinguished Service Award, a national honor from the American Association of School Administrators; the 1991 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year awards; and the 1994 Athena Award from the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. In 1993, he was one of 10 superintendents selected by the British Council to participate in a study tour of Northern Ireland. He has been active in the South Carolina Association of School Superintendents, serving as president in 1992-1993 and chair of the organization’s Legislative Committee in 1991-1992. He has also served as president of the South Carolina Association of Secondary School Principals, board member of the South Carolina Council on Economic Education, and on the faculty of the South Carolina Superintendent’s Academy. He was one of 60 “effective principals” selected nationwide by the national Association of Secondary School principals. He has served as chair of 10 Evaluation Committees in South Carolina for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and was chair of the SACS Liaison Committee for Secondary Schools and Commission on Occupational Institutions. Dr. Hudgens was chair of the Education Division and a trustee for United Way of the Midlands. He was on the board of directors of the Northeast Area Chamber of Commerce; a board member of Columbia Area Junior Achievement; and a trustee of Cities in Schools – Columbia, Inc. He is past president of the Orangeburg Lions Club, the Dentsville-North Trenholm Lions Club and the Forest Acres Rotary Club. He served as an elder at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church. Dr. Hudgens has been an alumni leader at Newberry College, serving as past president of the Alumni Association, past president of the Lettermen’s Club, former board member of the Indian Club, and former alumni representative to the Board of Trustees. He is married to Martha Eargle Hudgens, Newberry College Class of 1961. They have two children and five grandchildren.
Brad Edwards Athletics Director
Brad Edwards was introduced as Athletic Director at Newberry College on May 18, 2009. Prior to coming to Newberry, he served as vice president of IMI Resort Holdings, Inc., after five years as associate athletic director at the University of South Carolina. He served as USC’s senior associate athletic director from July 2003 to March 2006. Edwards, who played free safety for the Gamecocks and played in the National Football League for nine seasons, is currently responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of sales executives and sales directors for IMI’s resort properties across North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. He also assists with the IMI PGA Tour Player program and was responsible for the construction of IMI’s New York City office. In his time at South Carolina, he served as the athletic department’s chief financial officer and was responsible for the day-to-day oversight and management of all business functions. He oversaw the department’s budget, business operations for Williams Brice Stadium, the Colonial Center and Sarge Frye Field, new facility design, development, and construction, all venue concessions and food service, department advertising and multimedia rights, coordination of bowl travel, and many other operational aspects of the department. He also assisted in securing major financial gifts and executive suite licenses. He joined the South Carolina athletic department as assistant athletic director for development in July 1999 and was named associate athletic director in October 2001. He transitioned to senior associate athletic director in July 2003. Edwards played free safety in the NFL for nine seasons after being drafted in the second round of the 1988 draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He also played with the Washington Redskins and Atlanta Falcons and was a starter with the Redskins’ Super Bowl XXVI championship team.
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2009 NCAA Division II Runner-Up 2010 postseason media guide Jason Valek
(157), who also wrestled at the tournament. Griffin, Wainwright and Oliver won Head Coach Super Region I titles. Young finished third, Collick finished runner-up, Kelly finished Sixth Year Whitelock finished fourth and BlanClemson ‘98 third, ton finished fourth as well. At the national championships, the Head coach Jason scarlet and gray excelled as six wrestlers Valek is entering earned All-American honors. Matt Oliver his sixth season (125) finished third, Andrew Young (133) took coaching Newsixth, Brandon Kelly (165) finished eighth and berry and his fifth Bryant Blanton (184) finished fourth to join at the Division II level. He was hired in the Griffin and Wainwright as All-Americans. summer of 2004 to be the first wrestling Newberry rolled through much of its coach in Newberry history. In his four years schedule in 2008-2009, going 4-0 in the East at the helm Newberry has gone 73-30-1, inCoast Duals, 4-0 at the Newberry Duals, cluding a record of 61-18-1 against non Di In the 2007–2008 season, Newberry vision I competition. Valek has coached 33 wrestling continued its ascent upwards NWCA and Division II National Qualifiers, into the nation’s elite. Newberry garnered 11 NCAA D-II All-Americans, two Division a school best national ranking of 6th durII National Champions, two USAW Greco ing the regular season and culminated the All-Americans, an NWCA National Chamseason with a 8th place national finish. The pion and three NWCA All-Americans. In just scarlet and gray qualified eight wrestlers for five Valek has raised the Newberry wrestling the national tournament and had nine place program into one of the top handful of teams winners at the NCAA East Region Qualifying in the nation. Tournament. With the nine placers, New The 2008-2009 season established Newberry took home the first ever Region Title berry as a Division II wrestling powerhouse. for the school and broke the University of Newberry acheived the highest ranking in Pittsburgh at Johnstown 19 year stranglehold school history with its second place spot on on the title. January 9, 2009. The team took its second Newberry had two individual Region straight Super Region I title, as three won inChampions in Kelly Anundson (197) and Cy dividual titles.The scarlet and gray then made Wainwright (285), four region runner-up school history when eight wrestlers qualifinishes in Matt Oliver (125), Andrew Young fied for the national tournament, two won (133), Tony Washington (141) and Latra Colnational championships and the team finished lick (149). Bryant Blanton (174) and Keeno as national runner-up. Griffin (184) each placed 3rd in there re The season included more than just the spective weight classes and Alonso Azumendi national tournament’s accomplishments as finished 5th at 165 pounds. The NCAA DiNewberry finished the year with a 23-2 dual vision II National Tournament was held in record, which is the best in program history. Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Newberry wrestlers Coach Jason Valek’s squad brought home captured four All-American Honors with Newberry’s first national champions in any Cy Wainwright placing third, Andrew Young, sport when Keeno Griffin (197) and Cy Kelly Anundson and Keeno Griffin each placWainwright (285) won national titles at the ing seventh. Bryant Blanton, Tony Washington NCAA Division II National Championships. and Latra Collick each lost out in the All Griffin and Wainwright were two of eight American round and finished in the top 12 in that traveled to the national championships, the nation and freshmen Matt Oliver finished as they were joined by Matt Oliver (125), in the top 16 with his performance. Andrew Young (133), Latra Collick (149), Along with an eighth place showing at NaBrandon Kelly (165), Josh Whitelock (174) tionals, Newberry held a 16-3 mark against and Bryant Blanton (184). All eight placed at non-Division I competition defeating six Top the Super Region I Tournament, in addition 12 programs along the way. Newberry won to Tony Washington (141) who claimed six the East Coast Duals Tournament along with place at the tournament, and Sean Byrnes the 2008 Virginia Duals Tournament setting a
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tournament record in going un-scored and defeating their opponents by a combined score of 139–0. Newberry also finished second in the Midwest Classic in Indianapolis, Ind. with seven grapplers taking home placement honors. The team also was recognized by the Takedown Report of the Carolinas as the Top Team regardless of Division beating out the likes of NC State, UNC, Appalachian State and UNC Greensboro. Each starter on the Newberry Wrestling Team was named to the Carolinas Top 7 Team in their respective weight classes. The awards didn’t end there as Valek was selected as the 2007-2008 East Region Coach of the Year and 2007-2008 National Coach of the year finalist (Top 5). Since his arrival to Newberry in 2003, Valek has devoted his energy to form the Newberry County Parks and Recreation Commission youth wrestling league as well as heading the coaching of the Chapin Recreation Commissions Youth League. He is also an active member of the National Wrestling Coaches Association and The South Carolina Wrestling Coaches Association. Prior to Valek arriving at Newberry College, he served as head coach for Newberry High. Valek was voted the Region III-AAA Coach of the Year and received Honorable Mention for South Carolina Wrestling Coach of the Year. Under his tutelage, the program at Newberry HS jumped from one win the year before Valek’s arrival to an 11-8 season in 2003-04 and 13-5 in 2004-2005. His teams finished 4th and 5th respectively in the state. Under his supervision Newberry High had two individual state champions, two runnerup finishers, three state placers and a total of seven qualifiers. Prior to his time at Newberry High,Valek served as an assistant coach at two Columbia-area schools, A.C. Flora High School and Irmo High School. From 2000-2002, he worked as a volunteer assistant with national qualifiers in the state to prepare them for the high school national tournament in Cleveland, Ohio. During that span, Valek worked with nine state champions, five state runner-ups, and three third place finishers. Valek is a 1998 graduate of Clemson University with a bachelor’s degree in sports management. He resides in Newberry.
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2009 NCAA Division II Runner-Up 2010 POSTSEASON MEDIA GUIDE Matt Finley Assistant Coach Clemson ‘04 Fifth Season
Finley enters his fifth year as an assistant coach for the Newberry College wrestling team. He graduated from Clemson in 2004 with a B.S. in Animal and Veterinary Sciences and minors in Agricultural Business and Education. In 2008, Finley received his Master of Science in Sports Leadership degree from Duquesne University. Before he came to Newberry, Finley was the founder of the Clemson University club wrestling program where he took on the role of director of operations as well as head coach. During his time at Clemson, he pioneered the development of the Clemson Open. Prior to Clemson, Finley wrestled for the Wolfpack of North Carolina State University. He also had a successful high school career where he was a three-time state placer and a state champion.
Kelly Revells Assistant Coach Eastern Illinois Fifth Season
Revells enters his fifth year as an assistant coach for the Newberry College wrestling team. Revells brings a wealth of connections as well as experience to the mat from both his high school and collegiate careers. He was a two-time South Carolina state champion for Summerville High School. After high school, Revells went to Lassen Community College in Susanville, Calif., where he won the 1997 Junior College National Championship at 133 pounds. He then moved to Eastern Illinois where he was a twotime NCAA Division I qualifier.
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the team to win its second straight Super Region I title. Griffin will be joined by returning All-Americans Matt Oliver (125), Bryant Blanton (174) as well as national qualifiers Josh Whitelock (174) and Latra Collick (157).The team will also welcome several transfers into the fold. Among them, NCAA Division II runner-up Mike Rogers will wrestle at the 149 lbs. weight class and 2006 NAIA National Champion Curtis Chenoweth will wrestle at 174 lbs. When Divisions Collide - Newberry will meet Division I teams in five duals this year and compete in three tournaments that feature Division I teams. In addition to the Hokie Open, Newberry wrestled at the UNC Pembroke Wrestling Classic and NC State’s Wolfpack Open on November 21. The team faced Campbell and then-No. 23 Virginia Tech on November 27 as well as No. 15 Kent State and Michigan on December 13. The squad also faces Gardner-Webb on February 15. Last year, Newberry went 3-1 against D-I opponents, knocking off Davidson, No. 22 NC State and North Carolina. Eye-to-Eye with DPI - Newberry has faced three teams listed in this week’s Duals Percentage Index on WrestlingReport.com. The index lists Division I teams and compares wrestlers’ rankings through the top 33 in each weight class as listed by WrestlingReport.com, then pits those teams against each other in a dual-style format, using the rankings for a point system. Each team’s DPI is then calculated by dividing the number of wins by (wins + losses). So far, Newberry has faced wrestlers from top schools like Virginia Tech and Virginia. Newberry faced No. 19 Virginia Tech on November 27, falling 27-9. The team also squared off against No. 20 Kent State and No. 41 Michigan on Dec. 15, dropping both contests. Newberry wrestlers have also faced several wrestlers from No. 45 North Carolina.
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2010 NATIONAL QUALIFIER AT 125 LBS.
Matt Oliver 5-4 - 125 - Jr. - Toms River, N.J. - Toms River North HS - Physical Education 2008-09: NCAA D-II third place finish... earned All-American honors... won Super Region I championship... compiled 31-4 record with nine falls... compiled 20-2 dual record... finished second at Midwest Classic... went undefeated at NWCA National Duals... went undefeated at Newberry Duals... 2007-08: NCAA D-II Qualifier... NCAA D-II East Regional Second Place... had a 30-13 overall record with three falls... with a 15-8 dual record... was the Braves Open Champion... also finished second at the Harris Open and third at the Midwest Classic... High School: Career record of 131-13... 2007 N.J. State Champion... 2007 Region Champion... finished 5th in 2006 N.J. State Championships... three-time District Champion... nationally ranked tenth in Amateur Wrestling News’ 2007 All-Class rankings... nationally ranked 14th in USA Wrestling 2007 All-Class rankings... nationally ranked 12th in Wrestling 411 2007 All-Class rankings... nationally tenth in InterMat 2007 All-Class rankings... nationally ranked eighth in InterMat 2007 Senior Class rankings... Personal: Born May 25, 1989... son of John and Denise Oliver... his greatest athletic achievement is winning states... he models his style after Hulk Hogan... his most respected sports figure is Muhammad Ali... his father played soccer at Tusculum and his mother competed in gymnastics at Slippery Rock... chose Newberry College over Virginia Tech, Michigan, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro...
Overall Record: 27-6 ● Dual Record: 15-4 ● 10 Dec ● 3 MD ● 4 Tech ● 5 Fall Date
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Zach Huxford/George Mason F, 5:37 Nick Shields/North Carolina Dec, 7-2 Peter Terrezza/Duke F, 6:24 Eric Chandler/North Carolina F, 1:24 James Nichols/Old Dominion MD, 3-11 Brian Butler/Darton Tech, 19-0, 5:24 Shane Summerlin/Belmont Abbey MD, 11-3 C.J. Gittens/Campbell Tech, 15-0, 6:45 Russell Weakley/UNC Pembroke Dec, 4-2 C.J. Gittens/Campbell Tech, 16-0, 6:30 Schuyler Swanton/Virginia Tech Dec, 3-2 Nicholas Weisjahn/Findlay F, 4:00 Forfeit/Adams State Forfeit Forfeit/Grand Canyon Forfeit Troy Opfer/Kent State TB-1, 7-6 Sean Boyle/Michigan Dec, 3-6 Keaton Baker/Central Missouri Tech, 19-4 Al Meger/Augustana Dec, 4-5 John Fleming/Gannon Dec, 10-4 Terrell McKinney/Nebraska-Omaha Dec, 6-8 Justin Morris/Shippensburg MD, 15-1 Ryan Link/Pitt-Johnstown Dec, 8-1 Chris Sheetz/Kutztown SV, 4-2 Sean Jordan/West Liberty Dec, 9-4 Kenny Trumbetta/Seton Hill Dec, 3-2 Russell Weakley/UNC Pembroke Dec, 1-6 Matthew Hall/Limestone TB, 6-4 Marc Rocha/Gardner-Webb MD, 11-0 Justin Morris/Shippensburg F, 5:57 Este Lara/American International Dec, 6-0 Kenny Trumbetta/Seton Hill Dec, 1-4 John Fleming/Gannon DQ, 6:42 Ryan Link/Pitt-Johnstown Dec, 4-2
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2010 NATIONAL QUALIFIER AT 133 LBS.
Sheridan Moran 5-5 - 133 - Sr. - Lafayette, La. - Virginia Tech - Biology 2008-09: Compiled 22-8 record with eight falls... put up 7-5 dual record... finished fifth at Braves Open... finished sixth at Midwest Classic... Previous School: Placed 4th at the 2007 ACC Championships for the Hokies while completing an 11-12 record as a sophomore... career record of 18-33 while at Virginia Tech for two seasons... named rookie of the year by Tom Brands in 2005-2006…also named strength and conditioning athlete of the year in 2005-2006…won the Coaches Award in 2006-2007... High School: Wrestled four years at Lafayette HS under coach Glenn Bernard... placed first in the state his junior year and second his senior year... Personal: Born on February 14, 1987... son of Danny Moran and Margaret Mitchell... enjoys hunting and fishing...
Overall Record: 27-10 ● Dual Record: 15-7 ● 12 Dec ● 8 MD ● 2 Tech ● 5 Fall Date 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/14 11/14 11/14 11/14 11/14 11/27 11/27 12/5 12/5 12/5 12/13 12/13 1/9 1/9 1/10 1/10 1/15 1/22 1/22 1/23 1/23 1/23 2/1 2/9 2/9 2/15 2/17 2/27 2/27 2/28 2/28 2/28
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Ryan McKenzie/Cumberland MD, 11-2 Andrew Bannister/VMI Dec, 9-7 Josh Statum/Tennessee-Chattanooga Dec, 3-1 Ky Corley/North Carolina Forfeit Kyle Hutter/Old Dominion Dec, 3-8 Kekura Musa/Maryland-Baltimore County F, 2:43 Scott Ray/Davidson Tech, 17-2, 6:42 Mitchell Johnson/UNC Greensboro Dec, 4-3 Angel Garcia/UNC Greensboro Dec, 6-4 Kyle Hutter/Old Dominion MD, 5-15 Richie Apolinar/Campbell Dec, 8-2 Erik Spjut/Virginia Tech Dec, 1-3 Chris Andrews/Findlay F, 4:05 Kevin Schmitt/Adams State MD, 11-3 Todd Wilcox/Grand Canyon Dec, 3-7 Danny Mitcheff/Kent State MD, 3-13 Zac Stevens/Michigan Dec, 3-9 Kaylor Walker/Central Missouri MD, 13-1 Laramie Shaffer/Augustana Dec, 10-7 Corey Bowers/Gannon Dec, 5-3 Cody Garcia/Nebraska-Omaha Dec, 2-8 Casey Gashaw/St. Andrews MD, 13-4 Russell Davidson/Shippensburg MD, 18-5 Shane Valko/Pitt-Johnstown Dec, 4-10 Austin Williams/Kutztown F, 5:35 Nick Wykoff/West Liberty Dec, 10-4 Josh Testa/Seton Hill MD, 12-3 Timdarius Thurston/UNC Pembroke MD, 11-1 Graceson Pastirik/Belmont Abbey Dec, 8-3 Michael Magaha/Limestone Dec, 3-8 Brett Kostern/Gardner-Webb Tech, 18-1, 7:00 Cory Monteforte/Anderson MD, 17-5 Andrew Arnold/East Stroudsburg Tech, 17-0, 3:00 Simon Rice/Shippensburg Dec, 7-0 Corey Bowers/Gannon Dec, 5-7 Nick Wykoff/West Liberty Dec, 10-3 Mike Magaha/Limestone Dec, 7-5
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2010 NATIONAL QUALIFIER AT 149 LBS.
Latra Collick 5-5 - 149 - Sr. - Berlin, Md. - Stephen Decatur HS - Business 2008-09: NCAA D-II Qualifer... compiled dual record of 19-6... claimed third straight Super Region I runner-up finish... 2007-08: NCAA D-II Qualifier... NCAA D-II East Region Second Place... season record of 26-11 with seven falls... posted a tournament record of 9-6 and a dual record of 17-5... finished third at the Harris Open... made the NCAA Round of 12 going 1-2 at Nationals... 2006-07: NCAA D-II Qualifier... NCAA D-II East Region Second Place... season record of 14-12 with three falls... started his freshman campaign out at 141 lbs. going 6-4 before moving up to 149 lbs... went 8-8 while at 149 lbs... dual meet record was 12-9 and tournament record was 2-3... defeated three-time D-II All-American Willie Hilton of UNC Pembroke 9-4 in the first round at the NCAA East Regional Tournament and then revenged an early season loss to Joey Hagedorn of West Liberty State in the regional semi-finals, 10-6... High School: Finished his high school career with a record of 119-21… finished second in Maryland Class AA/A as a senior and fifth his junior year... finished third in the 2006 NHSCA National Open... finished third in the 2005 NHSCA National Open... finished third in the 2006 Ohio TOC... finished sixth in the 2005 Ohio TOC... 2006 NHSCA Senior Nationals Quarterfinalist... finished sixth at the 2005 MAWA Nationals... Personal: Born October 29, 1988... son of Lorenzo Collick and Renita Jarman... his greatest athletic achievement was qualifying for the D-II National Championships as a true freshman... his most respected sports figure is Cory Cooperman... his favorite pro team in the Baltimore Ravens...
Overall Record: 31-11 ● Dual Record: 16-5 ● 16 Dec ● 6 MD ● 4 Tech ● 4 Fall Date 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/14 11/14 11/14 11/14 11/14 11/27 11/27 12/5 12/5 12/5 12/13 12/13 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/9 1/9 1/10 1/10 1/15 1/22 1/22 1/23
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Matt Brock/VMI Dec, 6-4 Travis Sheehy/North Carolina Dec, 2-8 Nick Waldrop/Campbellsville F, 1:10 Kelly Felix/Tennessee-Chattanooga F, 2:12 Bond Davis/Tennessee-Chattanooga Dec, 5-8 Greg Todd/St. Andrews Dec, 6-1 Jake Fose/Campbell F, 5:59 Travis Sheehy/UNC Greensboro Dec, 3-7 Chris Canty/North Carolina Med. Forfeit Jake Fose/Campbell Dec, 8-6 Jake Fose/Campbell SV1, 7-5 Jesse Dong/Virginia Tech MD, 1-9 Jeremy Espinoza/Findlay Dec, 7-4 Noomis Jones/Adams State Dec, 1-5 Daniel Rubio/Grand Canyon Tech, 16-3, 7:28 Matt Cathill/Kent State MD, 2-12 Mark Beaudry/Michigan MD, 18-6 Rashaad Saunders/UNC Pembroke Tech, 22-7, 6:50 Clint Harbord/Central Missouri Dec, 5-3 Luke Miller/Ohio Northern Dec, 0-4 Ben Hitchcock/Olivet Dec, 4-3 Chase Walker/Mesa State Dec, 3-4 Brian Leggett/West Liberty Dec, 12-7 Clint Harbord/Central Missouri MD, 11-2 Marcus Edgington/Augustana Dec, 0-2 Ted Hoag/Gannon F, 1:49 George Ivanov/Nebraska-Omaha Dec, 1-4 Greg Todd/St. Andrews Dec, 7-1 William Purvis/Shippensburg MD, 11-3 Zachary Lundgren/Pitt-Johnstown Dec, 5-2 Derek Schmelyun/Kutztown MD, 11-2
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Brian Leggett/West Liberty SV, 7-5 Josh Voelker/Seton Hill Tech, 18-1, 5:40 Rashaad Saunders/UNC Pembroke Dec, 4-1 Ross Patterson/Belmont Abbey Tech, 17-1, 4:57 Theran Goodale/Limestone Dec, 3-2 Tim Burdine/Gardner-Webb MD, 12-2 Melchisedac LaVergne/Anderson Dec, 7-2 Kurt McCamley/Seton Hill MD, 9-1 Sam Gauvine/American International SV2, 7-5 Kevin McElhaney/Gannon SV2, 8-6 Mitch Smith/West Liberty Dec, 2-3
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2010 NATIONAL QUALIFIER AT 157 LBS.
Sean Byrnes 5-11 - 157 - So. - Jackson, N.J. - Jackson HS 2008-09: Went 18-12 with a 15-8 dual record... went 4-0 at Newberry Duals... went 3-1 at NWCA Duals... High School: Wrestled four years varsity under coach Scott Goodgil at Jackson HS... won the state championship his senior year... finished 3rd in the Beast of the East... also finished 3rd at the Super 32... Personal: Born on August 27, 1989... son of Steven Byrnes and Briget Perry...
Overall Record: 11-3 ● Dual Record: 5-2 ● 5 Dec ● MD ● 1 Tech ● 5 Fall Date
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Name/School
Bryan Click/Central Missouri Kyle Svendsen/Augustana Bret Terry/Gannon Ryan Pankoke/Nebraska-Omaha Zachery McKeone/Limestone Bill Glace/Newberry Justin Rice/UNC Greensboro
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F, 3:52 Dec, 3-2 Dec, 5-7 MD, 2-12 Tech, 16-0, 4:19 F, 1:59 Dec, 6-3
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Nick Pare/Newberry Alex Medved/Gardner-Webb Johnathan Jackson/Anderson William Purvis/Shippensburg Thad Frick/East Stroudsburg Andy Lamancusa/Mercyhurst Mitch Williams/UNC Pembroke
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2010 NATIONAL QUALIFIER AT 174 LBS.
Curtis Chenoweth 5-10 - 174 - Jr. - Clearwater, Kan. - Newman University - History Previous School: Wrestled two years at Newman University for coach Mark Stovall... won NAIA national championship in 2006... named All-American in 2006 and 2008... High School: Wrestled two years varsity for coaches Guy Johnson, Randy Vogel and Cameron Cooper at Clearwater High School... placed at state three times, including a second place finish... compiled career record of 137-18... also played varsity football and track... Personal: Born Dec. 4, 1986... son of Pam Jones and Tim Chenoweth... favorite food is steak... career goal is to teach and coach in high school... greatest athletic moment is winning a national title as a true freshman... cites coaches as biggest influence... would spent a day with Socrates out of anyone in history...
Overall Record: 29-13 ● Dual Record: 14-6 ● 10 Dec ● 4 MD ● 4 Tech ● 9 Fall Date 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/14 11/14 11/14 11/14 11/14 12/5 12/5 12/5 12/13 12/13 1/2 1/2 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/9 1/9 1/10 1/10 1/15 1/22 1/22 1/23 1/23 1/23 2/1 2/6 2/6 2/9 2/9
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Result
David Sweeney/Gardner-Webb Dec, 4-0 Bryan Wells/Campbellsville Dec, 8-4 Eric Decker/Old Dominion Dec, 1-3 Byron Sigmon/UNC Greensboro Dec, 3-7 Will Maegerle/Maryland-Baltimore County Tech, 17-0, 6:30 Shiheem Bryant/UNC Pembroke F, :47 Ben Wales/Duke Dec, 8-5 Casey Bradley/Limestone Dec, 3-2 Byron Sigmon/UNC Greensboro Dec, 2-4 Justin Shannon/Findlay Dec, 5-8 Forfeit/Adams State Forfeit Victor Carazo/Grand Canyon Dec, 5-11 Keith Witt/Kent State Dec, 2-9 Justin Zeerip/Michigan F, 3:39 Matt Littleton/West Liberty MD, 11-2 Luke Rynish/UW Parkside Med. Forfeit Justin Shannon/Findlay D, 2-3 Torben Walters/Adams State Dec, 10-5 Victor Carazo/Grand Canyon MD, 2-10 Chase Chavers/Central Missouri F, 6:16 Carl Serck/Augustana Dec, 8-13 Tony Petrella/Gannon MD, 10-1 Brett Rosedale/Nebraska-Omaha Dec, 8-4 Davin Morris/St. Andrews F, 6:20 Chris Barrick/Shippensburg MD, 11-2 Steve Makin/Pitt-Johnstown F, 6:08 David Zeek/Kutztown F, 5:26 Matt Littleton/West Liberty Dec, 9-4 Quade Miller/Seton Hill Tech, 15-0, 7:00 J.J. Davis/UNC Pembroke SV, 4-6 Alex Tozzolino/Spartanburg Methodist F, 5:15 Josh Hammond/Clemson Tech, 16-1 Ryan Gregory/Belmont Abbey F, 1:14 Casey Bradley/Limestone Dec, 7-2
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Tom Pennington/Gardner-Webb Jordan Lide/Anderson Jordan Lide/Anderson Lewis Spadaro/Seton Hill Christopher Barrick/Shippensburg Steve Makin/Pitt-Johnstown Anthony Petrella/Gannon Casey Bradley/Limestone
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2010 NATIONAL QUALIFIER AT 184 LBS.
Bryant Blanton 6-0 - 184 - Jr. - Summerville, S.C - Summerville HS
2009: NCAA D-II National Qualifier... 2009 All-American... compiled 31-9 record... put up 18-4 dual record including 16 falls... finished fourth at National Championships... won Ed South Invitational title... finished fourth at Super Region I Championships... went 3-1 at NWCA National Duals... finished second at Midwest Classic... 2007-08: NCAA D-II Qualifier...Third Place at NCAA D-II East Regional... made round of 12 at Nationals going 1-2... posted a season record of 27-13 with nine falls... had a dual record of 13-9... also tallied an outstanding record in tournament competitions finishing 14-4, which includes winning the Harris Open championship... finished third at the Midwest Classic... went 4-1 at the NCAA D-II East Regional... 2006-07: Redshirted after competing for the South Atlantic Conference champion Newberry football team in the fall... season record of 3-0 while competing unattached... won the championship at the Tornado Open competing unattached with a medical forfeit and two falls... High School: Finished his high school career with a record of 146-18... ranked the 78th best wrestler for 2006-07 by Intermat... a three-time South Carolina Class AAAA State Champion... South Carolina Class AAAA Runner-Up as a freshman... finished second at the 2005 NHSCA Junior Nationals... was a NHSCA Senior participant... a three-time Tiger Holiday Classic Champion (2003-05)... a WRAL Champion in 2004... Personal: Born July 12, 1987... son of Scott and Shellie Alumbaugh....
Overall Record: 37-8 ● Dual Record: 18-4 ● 15 Dec ● 2 MD ● 1 Tech ● 17 Fall Date 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/14 11/14 11/14 11/14 11/14 11/21 11/21 11/21 11/21 11/21 11/21 11/27 11/27 12/5 12/5 12/5 12/13 12/13 1/2 1/2 1/3 1/3 1/9 1/9 1/10 1/10 1/15 1/22 1/22 1/23
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Andrew Rock/George Mason Dec, 10-4 Jason McCroskey/Tenn.-Chattanooga F, :43 Jamelle Jones/Unattached Dec, 2-3 Thomas Spellman/Virginia Tech MD, 2-11 Andrew Phillips/North Carolina MD, 13-0 Melvin Jones/UNC Pembroke F, 2:14 Andrew Lloyd/Limestone F, 3:41 Diego Bencomo/Duke Dec, 5-4 Andrew Saunders/UNC Greensboro Dec, 6-4 Cedric Moore/NC State F, 4:28 Carter Downs/Applachian State MD, 10-2 Tyler Roberson/Tennessee-Chattanooga F, 4:01 Andrew Saunders/UNC Greensboro Dec, 2-7 Jonathan Becker/NC State Inj. Def. Casen Eldredge/Utah Valley F, 2:00 Derek Tomasone/Campbell F, 3:35 John Dickson/Virginia Tech Dec, 5-2 Jeff Havelka/Findlay F, 4:08 Torben Walters/Adams State F, 4:50 Kevin Treftz/Grand Canyon F, 1:36 Dustin Kilgore/Kent State F, 4:49 Hunter Collins/Michigan Dec, 12-11 Brandon Neifeld/West Liberty Dec, 4-0 Jeff Halevka/Findlay Dec, 4-2 Luke Haag/UW Parkside Dec, 6-2 Landon Hall/Limestone Dec, 8-1 Phil Witt/Central Missouri F, 2:58 Luke Heine/Augustana F, 2:29 Chris Daniels/Gannon F, 0:34 Mitch Brown/Nebraska-Omaha Dec, 3-1 Greg Polhemus/St. Andrews F, :29 Johnathan Hade/Shippensburg Dec, 2-3 Patrick Walsh/Pitt-Johnstown SV, 5-7 Tim Darling/Kutztown Dec, 2-9
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Brandon Neifeld/West Liberty Dan Matthews/Seton Hill John Sturrock/UNC Pembroke Tom McGee/Belmont Abbey Landon Hall/Limestone Jonathan Velazquez/Gardner-Webb John Hamrick/Anderson Brandon Neifeld/West Liberty Patrick Walsh/Pitt-Johnstown Landon Hall/Limestone Shane Mallory/East Stroudsburg
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2010 NATIONAL QUALIFIER AT 197 LBS.
Keeno Griffin 6-0 - 197 - Sr. - Jacksonville, Fla. - Robert E. Lee HS - Business 2009: NCAA D-II National Champion... 2009 All-American... D-II National Qualifier... Super Region I champion... compiled 33-2 record... tallied 21-1 dual record with four falls... went undefeated at East Coast and NWCA National Duals... finished third at Midwest Classic... last loss was on January 4... 2007-08: NCAA D-II All-American... NCAA D-II Tournament Seventh Place... NCAA East Regional Third Place... season record of 27-11, with a dual record of 12-3... tournament record of 15-8... finished second at the Harris Open... competed at 184 lbs... 2006-07: NCAA D-II Qualifier... NCAA D-II East Region Third Place... season record of 26-14 with eight falls... dual meet record of 15-7 and a tournament record of 11-7... went 3-2 at the 2006 Reno Tournament of Champions, placed fourth at the 2007 Midwest Classic... 2005-06: Redshirted... High School: Wrestled four years varsity under coach Brian Gilbert at Robert E. Lee HS... named team MVP... earned all-state honors... accumulated a 125-24 career record... Personal: Born August 12, 1987... favorite food is pizza... most respected sports figure is Michael Jordan... greatest moment in athletic competition was when he qualified for nationals...
Overall Record: 29-3 ● Dual Record: 20-1 ● 18 Dec ● 4 MD ● 3 Tech ● 4 Fall Date 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/27 11/27 12/5 12/5 12/5 12/13 12/13 1/2 1/2 1/3 1/3 1/9 1/9 1/10 1/10 1/15 1/22 1/22 1/23 1/23 2/1 2/9 2/15 2/17 2/27 2/27 2/28 2/28
Name/School
Kyle Sanders/Ohio Ronnie Ellsworth/VMI Zac Bennett/North Carolina Dennis Drury/North Carolina Parker Burns/Campbell Tim Miller/Virginia Tech Daniel Stevenson/Findlay Kyle Sand/Adams State Adam Barnett/Grand Canyon Adam Cogar/Kent State Erich Smith/Michigan Alex Fleet/Trine Joe McAllister/Olivet Dan Stevenson/Findlay Mitch Knapp/West Liberty Chris Harns/Central Missouri Ty Copsey/Augustana Chris Boyd Farrell/Gannon Jacob Marrs/Nebraska-Omaha Justin Hoover/St. Andrews Keith Dahlheimer/Shippensburg Andrwe Brentzel/Pitt-Johnstown Scott Snyder/Kutztown Nick Padezan/Seton Hill Shane Nolan/UNC Pembroke Mike Walsh/Limestone Evan Rhodes/Gardner-Webb Luis Audelo/Anderson Tom McGee/Belmont Abbey Luis Audelo/Anderson Mitch Knapp/West Liberty Shane Nolan/UNC Pembroke
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Result
Dec, 9-3 Dec, 8-3 Dec, 9-11 F, 1:56 Dec, 4-1 Dec, 4-2 Dec, 7-5 SV1, 3-1 F, 0:53 F, 0:43 SVI, 3-1 Dec, 13-8 Tech, 17-1, 5:14 Dec, 13-7 Dec, 2-1 F, 1:57 Dec, 2-1 Dec, 10-4 Dec, 6-8 Tech, 17-1, 5:59 Dec, 7-4 Dec, 8-4 SV, 6-4 MD, 10-2 Dec, 8-2 MD, 18-4 Tech, 15-0, 4:35 F, 4:08 MD, 16-4 Dec, 2-0 MD, 10-2 Dec, 5-2
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2009 NCAA Division II Runner-Up 2010 POSTSEASON MEDIA GUIDE
Newberry Career Records and History Most Wins in a Season 1) Cy Wainwright...................................... 42 (2007-08) 2) Bryant Blanton............................... 37 (2009-10) 3) Kelly Anundson ................................... 36 (2007-08) Cy Wainwright...................................... 36 (2008-09) 5) Keeno Griffin........................................ 33 (2008-09) 6) Matt Oliver............................................ 31 (2008-09) Bryant Blanton...................................... 31 (2008-09) Latra Collick................................ 31 (2009-10) 8) Brandon Kelly ...................................... 30 (2006-07) Brandon Kelly........................................ 30 (2008-09) Matt Oliver............................................ 30 (2007-08) Most Pins in a Season 1) Bryant Blanton............................ 17 (2009-10) 2) Bryant Blanton...................................... 16 (2008-09) 3) Cy Wainwright...................................... 14 (2008-09) 4) Kelly Anundson..................................... 11 (2006-07) Cy Wainwright...................................... 11 (2007-08) 6) Kelly Anundson..................................... 10 (2005-06) 7) Bryant Blanton........................................ 9 (2007-08) Matt Oliver.............................................. 9 (2008-09) Raleigh Abbott........................................ 9 (2008-09) Curtis Chenoweth......................... 9 (2009-10) 11) Sheridan Moran...................................... 8 (2008-09) Latra Collick............................................ 8 (2008-09) Vin Salek................................................... 8 (2008-09) Most Major Decisions in a Season 1) Cy Wainwright...................................... 10 (2008-09) 2) Kelly Anundson....................................... 9 (2007-08) Matt Oliver.............................................. 9 (2008-09) 4) Keeno Griffin.......................................... 8 (2008-09) Sheridan Moran............................ 8 (2009-10) 5) Tony Washington.................................... 7 (2008-09) 7) Brandon Kelly.......................................... 6 (2008-09) Matt Oliver.............................................. 6 (2007-08) Sheridan Moran...................................... 6 (2008-09) Quinn Tolbert.......................................... 6 (2005-06) Josh Whitelock........................................ 6 (2008-09) Latra Collick.................................. 6 (2009-10) Most Career Wins 1) Cy Wainwright....................................128 (2005-09) 2) Keeno Griffin......................... 117 (2005-pres.) 3) Bryant Blanton........................ 98 (2006-pres.) 4) Latra Collick............................ 96 (2005-pres.) 5) Brandon Kelly........................................ 89 (2005-09) 6) Matt Oliver.............................. 88 (2007-pres.) 7) Kelly Anundson..................................... 86 (2005-08)
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Sheridan Moran...................... 14 (2006-pres.) Latra Collick............................ 14 (2006-pres.) Kelly Anundson..................................... 13 (2005-08) Tony Washington.................................. 12 (2005-09) Keeno Griffin....................................12 (2005-pres.)
Fastest Pins 1) Bryant Blanton.................................... 0:21 (2/28/09) 2) Kelly Anundson................................... 0:23 (12/3/05) Cory Baudendistel................................0:23 (12/15/07) Vin Salek.............................................0:23 (11/22/08) Vin Salek............................................... 0:23 (1/30/09) 6) Bryant Blanton...........................0:29 (1/15/10) 7) Pete Matsko........................................... 0:30 (2/8/07) 8) Kelly Anundson.................................0:33 (12/18/05) 9) Bryant Blanton.................................... 0:34 (1/09/10) 10) Kelly Anundson..................................0:36 (11/22/06) Most Points in a Match 1) Brandon Kelly............................................27 (1/30/09) 2) Cy Wainwright...........................................25 (1/10/09) 3) Cy Wainwright........................................ 23 (12/17/08) 4) Cy Wainwright.............................................22 (1/3/09) Brandon Kelly......................................... 22 (11/30/05) Kelly Anundson..........................................22 (1/20/07) 7) Brandon Kelly..............................................21 (2/3/09) Brandon Kelly............................................21 (2/14/09) Dave Newman...........................................21 (1/17/09) Latra Collick........................................... 21 (11/17/07) NCAA Qualifiers Matt Oliver (125)............................... (2008, 2009, 2010) Andrew Young (133)..................................... (2007, 2008, 2009) Sheridan Moran.........................................................(2010) Tony Washington (141)............................................(2008) Latra Collick (149).................. (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) Sean Byrnes (157).....................................................(2010) Brandon Kelly (165).................................................(2009) Alonso Azumendi (165)...........................................(2006) Curtis Chenoweth (174).........................................(2010) Quinn Tolbert (174)..................................... (2006, 2007) Josh Whitelock (174)...............................................(2009) Bryant Blanton(184).......................... (2008, 2009, 2010) Keeno Griffin (184/197)........ (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) Kelly Anundson (197)................................... (2006, 2007, 2008) Cy Wainwright (285)............................ (2007, 2008, 2009)
Most Career Pins 1) Bryant Blanton........................ 44 (2006-pres.) 2) Cy Wainwright...................................... 33 (2005-09) 3) Kelly Anundson..................................... 28 (2005-08) 4) Latra Collick............................ 22 (2006-pres.) 5) Keeno Griffin........................... 17 (2005-pres.) 6) Matt Oliver........................................16 (2007-pres.) 7) Brandon Kelly........................................ 14 (2005-09)
NCAA All-Americans Matt Oliver (125).............................................. 3rd Andrew Young (133)..........................................6th Brandon Kelly (165)..........................................8th Bryant Blanton (184).........................................4th Keeno Griffin (197)........................................... 1st Cy Wainwright (285)........................................2nd Kelly Anundson (197)........................................7th Keeno Griffin (184)...........................................7th Quinn Tolbert (174)..........................................7th Cy Wainwright (285)........................................ 3rd Andrew Young (133)..........................................7th
Most Career Major Decisions 1) Cy Wainwright...................................... 17 (2005-09) Matt Oliver........................................17 (2007-pres.) 3) Brandon Kelly........................................ 14 (2005-09)
Super Region I Placewinners Kelly Anundson...........................................1st (2008), 3rd (2006),4th (2007) Cy Wainwright......................................1st (2008, 2009), 4th (2007) Latra Collick.............................2nd (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
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Matt Oliver..................... 1st (2009), 2nd (2008), 3rd (2010) Sheridan Moran..................................................3rd (2010) Sean Byrnes........................................................ 2nd (2010) Tony Washington.......................................................... 2nd (2008) Andrew Young............3rd (2009), 2nd (2008), 3rd (2007) Josh Whitelock.................................................... 4th (2009) Curtis Chenoweth............................................. 4th (2010) Bryant Blanton.............................. 4th (2009), 3rd (2008, 2010) Keeno Griffin......................1st (2009, 2010), 3rd (2007, 2008) Quinn Tolbert ..........................................3rd (2006), 4th (2007) Alonso Azumendi.....................................4th (2006), 5th (2008) Brandon Kelly......................................... 3rd (2009), 6th (2007) Newberry NCAA Team Bests Best NCAA Championship Finish................................... 2nd (2009) Best East Regional Finish..................................... 1st (2008, 2009) Most NCAA Qualifiers................................ 8 (2008, 2009) Most East Region Placewinners........................................9 (2008) Highest Team Ranking....................................................2nd (2009) NCWA Qualifiers Bobby Burgess (133)................................................... (2005) Tavian Daniels (285).................................................... (2005) Trevon Fordham (165)................................................ (2005) Corey Holcombe (133).............................................. (2005) Willie Jarman (125)..................................................... (2005) Quinn Tolbert (174).................................................... (2005) Tony Washington (141)............................................... (2005) Chris Wetmore (197)................................................. (2005) Andrew Young (125).................................................... (2005) NCWA-All Americans Tony Washington (141)............................................... (2005) Trevon Fordham (165)................................................ (2005) Quinn Tolbert (174)............................................. 1st (2005) NCWA National Champions Quinn Tolbert (174)............................................................... (2005) Mid-Atlantic Region Placewinners Trevon Fordham (165)......................................... 1st Quinn Tolbert (174)............................................. 1st Corey Holcombe (133)......................................2nd Tony Washington (141).......................................2nd Bobby Burgess (133)........................................... 3rd Chris Wetmore (197)......................................... 4th Willie Jarman (125)............................................. 5th Tavain Daniels (285)............................................ 5th
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Newberry NCWA Team Bests Highest NCWA Championship Finish......................................5th (2005) Top Finish at Mid-Atlantic Regional..........................................2nd (2005) Most NCWA Qualifiers.....................................................9 (2005) Most Mid-Atlantic Placewinners.......................................8 (2005) Top NCWA Individual Finisher..................................Quinn Tolbert 1st (2005w)
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