2021 RCTC Wrestling Season Program

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2021-22 SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT

TIME

PLACE

NOVEMBER

WRESTLING FANS...

Welcome to Yellowjacket Wrestling! As RCTC’s President, I am eager to see what this season holds for our student-athletes, both on and off the mat.

RCTC has a reputation for striving to maintain an outstanding athletic program, including setting examples of good sportsmanship, and providing personal growth opportunities for our student-athletes through both academic performance and team experiences. This is accomplished by living our values of being learner-centered, valuing excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation, and, along the way, having a little fun.

In addition to our athletic programs, our student-athletes may choose from a variety of other student life activities to assist them in developing their leadership and other life skills. We encourage you to check out what opportunities await you at RCTC by going to www.rctc.edu. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find.

Because of the continued risks around the spread of COVID-19, protocols have been put in place and we ask all students and visitors to the College to adhere to those guidelines posted on our website at www.rctc.edu/coronavirus.

11/6

Yellowjacket Open 8:00am

RCTC

11/13

Luther Open

9:00am

Decorah, IA

11/20

Auggie Open

9:00am

Minneapolis, MN

DECEMBER 12/11

Buena Vista Open

9:00am

Storm Lakes, IA

12/18

Ridgewater Open

10:00am

Willmar, MN

JANUARY 1/6-7

NJCAA National Duals TBA

Louisville, KY

1/12

MCAC Duals

TBA

Itasca

1/15

Worthington Open

9:00am

Worthington, MN

1/22

Harper Open

TBA

FEBRUARY 2/5

Northland Open

TBA

2/9 NIACC

6:00pm RCTC

2/11

TRI Duals

5:00pm

RCTC

2/20

MCAC Tournament

TBA

Willmar, MN

GO YELLOWJACKETS!

Jeffery S. Boyd President

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2020-21 Wrestling Recap 2021 NJCAA Non-Scholarship Champions 2021 Region XIII Tournament Champions

2021 Minnesota College Athletic Conference Champions

NWCA Non-Scholarship Coach of the Year: Travis Rutt

2021 NJCAA All-Americans: Gavin Christoffersen, Seth Brossard, Parker Dobrocky, Wyatt Simon

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YELLOWJACKET WRESTLING TEAM

TEAM ROSTER NAME

YR HOMETOWN/HS

FR Mora, MN/Mora HS

Giovanni Ruffo

FR Kasson, MN/Kasson-Mantorville HS

Cael Bartels

FR Chatfield, MN/Chatfield HS

DJ Saunders

FR Faribault, MN/Faribault HS

Nathaniel Bigalk

FR Cresco, IA/Crestwood HS

Dylan Schultz

FR Maple Grove, MN/Osseo HS

Antonio Davis

FR Cottage Grove, MN/Park HS

Logan Shramek

FR Blair, WI/Blair-Taylor HS

Parker Dobrocky

SO Anoka, MN/Anoka HS

Mason Smid

FR Blackduck, MN/Blackduck HS

Josh Franklin

FR Fridley, MN/Fridley HS

Sam Smith

FR Holmen, WI/Holmen HS

Anthony Hall

FR Virginia, MN/Virginia HS

Zach Stahl

SO Marshall, MN/Marshall HS

Ritchie Hammonds SO Anoka, MN/Anoka HS

Johnny Thai

FR Rosemount, MN/Rosemount HS

Walker Ingham

FR Amery, WI/Amery HS

Trillo Thornton

FR Hampton, GA/McDonough HS

Dalan Jones

FR Coon Rapids, MN/Coon Rapids HS

Jessie Tijerina

FR Pardeeville, WI/Portage HS

Tate Karver

FR Chatfield, MN/Chatfield HS

Armani Tucker

FR Kenyon, MN/Kenyon-Wanamingo HS

Colton Krell

FR Blooming Prairie, MN/ Bloom. Prairie HS

Owen Vike

FR St. Michael, MN/St. Michael-Albertville

Cameron Olsen

FR Hastings, MN/Hastings HS

Rocco Visci

FR Elk River, MN/Big Lake, HS

Mitchel Petersen

FR Byron, MN/Byron HS

Willie VonRuden

FR Owatonna, MN/Medford HS

Owen Pharo

FR Rochester, MN/Century HS

Zach Wells

FR Princeton, MN/Princeton HS

Nathan Reller

FR Mora, MN/Mora HS

NAME

YR HOMETOWN/HS

Dom Adams

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YELLOWJACKET WRESTLING STAFF

MEET THE YELLOWJACKETS DOM ADAMS is from Mora, MN. He is studying criminal justice and loves to kneeboard. Dom chose RCTC because of the reputation of the wrestling program.

Andrew Hackenmueller

Michael Schmitz

Randy Rager

HEAD COACH ANDREW HACKENMUELLER, as a high school athlete, was a three-time State Placewinner, Team State Champion 04’-06’. He wrestled in college at the DI and DIII levels before beginning to coach. Coaching in the Lacrosse, Albert Lea, and Forest Lake areas, Coach Hackenmueller has helped four student-athletes earn scholarships to the DI Level, and several to the DII level. While working at the high school level, three of his teams qualified for the State Tournament. Additionally, Coach Hackenmueller has supported youth wrestling in Albert Lea where he earned Youth State Coach of the Year Honors. While at Forest Lake, he was presented with Assistant Coach of the Year Honors. In the summer, he serves as an Assistant Coach on the Cadet National Freestyle Team and a Clinician at Thorn Wrestling Camps.

Coach Hackenmueller is excited with the opportunity to continue building upon the tradition here at RCTC. Randy Rager and Travis Rutt did a phenomenal job, and the current staff has high expectations for this group. He looks to provide the structure and support needed for these guys to earn national titles and degrees enroute to getting them to where they want to be.

ASSISTANT COACH MICHAEL SCHMITZ was a three-time state finalist and twotime state champion for Stewartville High School. He achieved a high school career record of 209-32. After high school, he briefly attended the University of Missouri on a wrestling scholarship before transferring to the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.

Coach Schmitz attended University of Wisconsin-La Crosse from 2008- 2012. During his time there, he was a four-time Conference Champion, four-time All-American, and a National Champion at 174lbs Coach Schmitz graduated from with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management. Since graduating, he has coached at the high school club-level, working with multiple state entrants, state place winners, and state champions. While working and coaching at the club-level, he earned a master’s degree in Education from Augsburg University and moved into a teaching career.

While teaching, he spent three years coaching at the high school level for John Marshall High School. This is his first-year coaching at the collegiate-level ASSISTANT COACH RANDY RAGER is in his 17th season at RCTC, and this is his second season as an assistant coach. Rager has coached 94 National Qualifiers, 24 NJCAA All-Americans, two NJCAA Individual National Champions, and many Academic All-Americans. Coach Rager has built many nationally competitive teams over the years--winning the last eight MCAC State Championships and NJCAA Region XIII/North District Championships, and the NJCAA Division III Team National Championships in 2014, 2017, and 2020. Coach Rager was voted seven times as MCAC and Region XIII Coach of the Year, 2014, 2017, and 2020 NJCAA Coach of the Year, and 2018 NJCAA Man of the Year. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota–Morris. Coach Rager was inducted into the University of Minnesota – Morris Hall of Fame in 2018 for his efforts as a Cougar: three-time NCAA DII Academic All-American, two-time University of Minnesota -Morris Wrestling MVP, and still the winningest wrestler in NCAA Division II history, with 162 wins. After his time in Morris, Coach Rager coached for St. Cloud State University from 2001-2004, where he earned two master’s degrees. He has been involved with developing local wrestlers through USA Wrestling since 2000. Rager has been involved with developing local wrestlers through USA Wrestling since 2000. Coach Rager lives with his wife Abby, and their children Carleen, Claire, and Ryder.

CAEL BARTELS is from Chatfield, MN, where he was a two-time MN Class A medalist. Cael enjoys playing video games. Cael’s family includes Travis, Kelli, Chase, and Gage. His favorite sports team is the Washington Football Team. Cael chose RCTC because he liked the coaches and the wrestling program’s atmosphere.

NATHANIEL BIGALK is from Cresco, IA and is the son of Scott and Terra Bigalk. He was eighth in the state of Iowa as a junior in high school. He loves country music and wrestling close to home.

ANTONIO DAVIS is a first-year wrestler from Park High School in Cottage Grove, MN. He is studying personal training and loves granola bars. He chose RCTC because of the academic program and wrestling.

PARKER DOBROCKY is from Anoka, MN. Parker wrestled for RCTC’s NJCAA Non-Scholarship National Championship and NWCA National Dual Runner-up team in 2020. As a freshman, Parker earned a 29-10 record with five pins at 133 pounds, leading the team with seven tech-falls and six major decisions.

In 2020, Parker became a NJCAA Wrestling All-American – sixth place, NWCA Scholar All-American, NJCAA North District Champion, and MCAC Wrestler of the Week. Academically, Parker made RCTC’s President’s and Dean’s List. Parker wrestled for Anoka High School, where he was a team captain and MN Class AAA state tournament qualifier. Parker enjoys snowboarding, strength training, rap music, and a nice jalapeno cheeseburger with tater tots. His family includes Julie, Josie, Dennis, and Bill Dobrocky. Parker chose RCTC for the quality of the nursing and wrestling programs.

JOSHUA FRANKLIN is a freshman from Fridley, MN. He was an All-Metro and State Champion. His family members include mom, brother, sister. Joshua’s major is physical therapy. His favorite movie is Remember the Titans. His favorite food is chicken alfredo. Joshua’s favorite game is Madden. His favorite tv show is Ben 10. His special talent is singing. Joshua chose RCTC because he wanted to change how he plays and to meet new people.

ANTHONY HALL is from Virginia, MN. He loves Toppers Pizza and his favorite TV show is The Walking Dead. He chose RCTC because of the wrestling program.

RICHIE HAMMONDS is a sophomore from Anoka, MN where he was a class AA state medalist. Richie enjoys staying active with friends, rap music, and steak. His family includes Renee, Richard, and John Hammonds. Richie chose RCTC to achieve team and individual goals.

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Dom Adams

Cael Bartels

Nathaniel Bigalk

Antonio Davis

Parker Dobrocky

Josh Franklin

Anthony Hall

Ritchie Hammonds

Walker Ingham

Dalan Jones

Tate Karver

Colton Krell

WALKER INGHAM is from Amery, WI and is the son of Mike and Kelli Ingham.

He was a four-time state qualifier and three-time place winner in high school.

He loves fishing, the outdoors, and pizza.

DALAN JONES is a freshman from Blaine, MN. He is a Cadet Greco AllAmerican, and a two-time state qualifier. His hobbies include gaming, watching movies, and hanging out with friends. Dalan’s favorite sports team is the Chicago Bears. He attends RCTC because he wanted to surround himself with great wrestlers and coaches.

TATE KARVER is a freshman from Chatfield, MN. He is an engineering major.

Tate loves Reese's Pieces and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. His favorite tv show is Outer Banks, and he chose RCTC to be close to home.

COLTON KRELL is from Blooming Prairie, MN, and was the Minnesota State Champion at 195 pounds in high school. He loves waffles with peanut butter.

Colton loves the people and atmosphere around RCTC. CAMERON OLSEN is a freshman from Hastings, MN. He was an AllConference wrestler and captain of his high school team.

MITCHEL PETERSON is from Byron, MN, and is planning on studying business. His parents are Amy and Tom Peterson. He does not eat fast food.

Mitchel chose RCTC due to the location.

OWEN PHARO is from Rochester, MN. He loves to fish, camp, and hike.

Owen’s favorite music is classic rock. He chose RCTC because of the great wrestling program and it offering an inexpensive, but quality education.

NATHAN RELLER is from Mora, MN. He loves to hunt and fish. His favorite sports team is the Minnesota Gophers. Nathan chose RCTC to continue his wrestling career.

GIOVANNI RUFFO is a freshman from Kasson, MN. He is planning on studying criminal justice and wrestling before transferring to a four-year university. Giovanni ultimately plans on earning a master's degree.

DJ SAUNDERS is from Faribault, MN. His family includes David and Teri Saunders. DJ’s favorite sports team is the RCTC Yellowjackets. His special talents includes back and front flips. DJ enjoys making food from Instagram videos. DJ chose RCTC because he liked the atmosphere of the wrestling program.

DYLAN SCHULTZ is from Osseo, MN. He was All-Conference selected three times and All-State selected twice. Dylan’s family members include Melissa and Chris.

LOGAN SHRAMEK is a freshman from Blair-Taylor, WI, and is studying nursing. While in high school. he was WIAA second team all-academic, as well as a two-time state place winner. His parents are Justin and Amy. He loves quesadillas and pineapple on pizza. He chose RCTC because of the program connections with the Mayo Clinic.

MASON SMID is from Blackduck, MN. Mason was a two-time MN Class A medalist. Mason enjoys hunting and fishing. Mason’s family includes Davis and Denise. He chose RCTC because he wanted to compete for a good wrestling program.

SAM SMITH is from Holmen, MN and is the son of Todd and Mary Smith. He was a world team trials finalist in Greco, and a three-time Greco All-American.

He loves to fish; his favorite team is the Seattle Seahawks. He chose RCTC as one of the best programs in the Midwest.

ZACH STAHL is a sophomore from Marshall, MN. He is studying physical education and loves gummy bears. He chose RCTC because of the academic program.

JOHNNY THAI is a second-year wrestler from Rosemount, MN. He was a fouryear letter winner Johnny is studying liberal arts. He chose RCTC because of the wrestling program.

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Cameron Olsen

Dylan Schultz

Trillo Thornton

Zach Wells

Mitchel Petersen

Owen Pharo

Nathan Reller

Giovanni Ruffo

DJ Saunders

Logan Shramek

Mason Smid

Sam Smith

Zach Stahl

Johnny Thai

Jessie Tijerina

Armani Tucker

Owen Vike

Rocco Visci

Willie VonRuden

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TRILLO THORNTON is a freshman from Union Grove, WI. He is studying business. Trillo’s favorite movie is the Polar Express. He worked closely with his high school coach in choosing RCTC. JESSIE TIJERINA is from Portage,WI. His favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys.

He is a professional gamer in his down-time, and he loves chicken tenders.

ARMANI TUCKER is a freshman from Kenyon-Wanamingo, MN. He received the Scholar Athlete Award and was a four-year letter winner. He chose RCTC because of the wrestling program.

OWEN VIKE is a freshman from St. Michael, MN. He was a 2020 state tournament qualifier and loves hunting and rap music. He loves the family atmosphere surrounding RCTC and its wrestling program.

ROCCO VISCI is a freshman from Big Lake, MN. He was a team captain.

Rocco’s family includes Fred, Amy, Freddy, and Dante.

WILLIE VONRUDEN is from Medford, MN. Willie was a five-time state tournament qualifier, three-time state tournament medalist, two-time state tournament finalist, and MN Class A state tournament champion. Willie enjoys playing Yahtzee with his family. His favorite food is chicken fried rice with yum yum sauce. Willie chose RCTC because of the coaches, culture, and atmosphere of the wrestling program.

ZACH WELLS is a freshman from Princeton, MN. His family includes Carin Stresemenn, Erik Wells, Tyler, and Noah. He chose RCTC because of wrestling and its affordable cost.

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RCTC WRESTLING ALL-AMERICANS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1964 George Ceplecha 123 1965 Don Mullenbach 130 1966 Don Mullenbach 130 1966 Jim Johnson 152 1966 Jack Radabaugh 137 1967 Rick Mihal 160 1968 Darrel Hartle 152 1982 Randy Wirtjes 167 2006 Kasey Meiners 174 2009 Devin Clark 184 SECOND PLACE FINISH 1964 Lee Aadahl 167 1965 Pete Middleton 191 1966 Rich Mihal 145 1968 Wiley Lodge 115 1975 Jeff Nelson 142 1976 Greg Moe 190 1979 John Ohly 158 1995 Karl Jones Hwt. 1998 Randy Smith 142 1999 Travis Wiuff Hwt. 2007 Nathan Clements 184 2009 Parker Brand 197 2017 Brett Bradford 157 2020 Auston Hall 141 2021 Gavin Christoffersen 133 THIRD PLACE FINISH 1963 Gary Ingalls 123 1965 Marvin Inverson 147 1967 Wiley Lodge 115 1969 Ken Stockdale 130 1978 David Bulmer 150 1999 John Lorenz 174 2013 Garret Miller 174

2014 Garret Miller 174 2018 Shane Siewert 174 2020 Richard Hammonds III 197 2021 Seth Brossard 165 2021 Parker Dobrocky 133 FOURTH PLACE FINISH 1963 Arvin Jacobson 157 1964 Wally Johnson 177 1965 Wally Johnson 157 1967 Duane Aaland Hwt. 1968 Ken Stockdale 130 1976 Keith Burke 126 1983 Dave Johnson 158 1983 Todd Praska 177 1984 Dave Meinick 142 1988 Jim Richardson Hwt. 1993 Chad Krippner 150 1993 Karl Jones Hwt. 1996 Gil Domally 126 1997 Jeremy Koch 158 2010 Devin Clark 197 2013 Joe Bunne 197 2014 Joe Munos 141 2017 Alfred Daniel 165 2020 Seth Brossard 165 FIFTH PLACE FINISH 1965 Larry Wandrow 115 1965 John McBride 123 1966 Pete Middleton 177 1967 Dave Hartle 130 1969 Al Hodedon 152 1970 Bob Hanes 118 1980 Chuck Koestler 150 1981 Randy Wirtjes 158 1998 Travis Wiuff Hwt. 2018 Mason Hawkins 197

SIXTH PLACE FINISH 1965 Lee Aadahl 167 1966 Arlan Enquist 115 1966 Leo Eckerman 191 1967 Ralph Tewksbury 137 1967 Don Ask 167 1968 Dennis Gladwin 191 1969 Dan Froiland Hwt. 1977 Scott Schmitz 190 1979 Don Dahl 190 2011 Theo Jensen-Innis 165 2017 Coltan Laganiere 149 2018 Morgen Moreno 197 2020 Parker Dobrocky 133 2020 Jeremiah Colon 174 SEVENTH PLACE FINISH 1983 Tom Dole Hwt. 1986 Dennis McNamara 150 1987 Scott Lewison 150 1991 Jeremy Pease Hwt. 1997 Jesse Hoekstra Hwt. 2001 David Miller Hwt. 2003 Mike Cunningham 197 2005 Kevin Raasch 197 2007 Nathan Clements 184 2020 Gavin Christoffersen 184 EIGHTH PLACE FINISH 1999 John Wegman 133 2003 Mitch Bunne 149 2007 Ethan Hackbarth 174 2021 Wyatt Simon 174

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