2008: 46th ANNUAL DIVISION II WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Regionals
February 29 - March 2, 2008

Midwest
March 2, 2008
Nicoson Hall
Indianapolis, Indiana
Host: University of Indianapolis

University of Central Oklahoma will be participating at this Regional!
other teams:
Ashland
Central Missouri (Several Kansas Wrestlers)
Carson-Newman
Findlay
Indianapolis
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville (Nick Shumate)
Truman State (Cameron Mitchell and Tim Wolkey)
Wisconsin-Parkside
NCAA Division II Midwest Regional - Indianapolis

North Central Wrestling Regional
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Minnesota State University • Taylor Center
Mankato, Minn.
2008 NCAA North Central Region

University of Nebraska-Omaha will be participating at this Regional!
Probable Starters
125 - No. 1, Cody Garcia, So., (18-4)
174 - No. 4, Ross Taplin, Jr., (25-5)
197 - No. 2, Jacob Marrs, So., (24-2)
285 - No. 6, Tony Lewis, Jr., (17-8)
other teams:
Augustana
Mary
Minnesota State University
Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Nebraska-Omaha
Northern State
Southwest Minnesota State
St. Cloud State
Upper Iowa

West Regional Tournament
March 1, 2008
John A. Wilson Complex
Las Vegas, New Mexico
Host: New Mexico Highlands University

Fort Hays State University will be participating at this Regional!
other teams:
Adams State
Chadron State
Colorado School of Mines
Nebraska-Kearney
New Mexico Highlands
San Francisco State
Western State
NCAA Division II West Regional - New Mexico Highlands

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Feb. 29) – Defending national champion Central Oklahoma pushed six individuals in to the finals and had a comfortable lead in the team race at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional here Saturday afternoon.

Advancing to the finals for the Bronchos were 133 Tim Elliott, 141 Kyle Evans, 149 Colby Robinson, 184 Heath Jolley, 197 Jarrett Edison and heavyweight Dustin Finn, while 165 Jason Leavitt and 174 Daniel Morrison were still alive in the consolations.

UCO, looking for its third straight regional title and the 18th in 19 years, had 106.5 points for a 20-point lead over second-place Ashland. Findlay was third in the nine-team tournament with 72.5 points, followed by Wisconsin-Parkside (70) and host Indianapolis (69).

The consolation and championship finals are set for a 3:30 p.m. (Oklahoma time) start and will be audio webcast live on UCO’s athletic website.

The top-four finishers at each weight qualify for the NCAA Division II Championships, set for March 14-15 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Elliott, seeded second here and rated sixth nationally, moved into the finals with a pair of falls in a weight that features three wrestlers ranked in the top six. He pinned No. 2 seed and fourth-rated Craig DeGreef of Wisconsin-Parkside in the semifinals and will have second-ranked Shane Perkey of Indianapolis in the championship bout.

Edison posted 18-6 and 11-1 major decisions to make the finals against third-ranked Josh Ohl of Ashland.

2008 NCAA Division II Midwest Regional – Indianapolis

1. Central Oklahoma 116
2. Ashland 101
3. Central Missouri 97.5
4. Indianapolis 95.5
5. Wisconsin-Parkside 91
5. Findlay 91
7. Carson-Newman 45.5
8. Truman State 35
9. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 24.5

Championship Round One
125 lbs.
#1 Kody Pierson (Carson Newman) dec. Caleb Hulse (Univ. of Central Missouri); 4-1
133 lbs.
#1 Shane Perkey (Indianopolis) dec. Marcus Walker (Univ. of Central Missouri); 10-4
#3 Tim Elliott (Univ. of Central Oklahoma) WBF Dan Mandara (Ashland); Fall 2:05
141 lbs.
#5 Nick Shumate (S. Illinois-Edwardsville) vs. BYE
#4 Cory Bloodgood (Univ. of Central Missouri) vs. BYE
149 lbs.
Grant Baker (Univ. of Central Missouri) vs. BYE
197 lbs.
#2 Jarrett Edison (Univ. Central Oklahoma) vs. BYE

Championship Round Two
141 lbs.
#4 Cory Bloodgood (Univ of Central Missouri) dec. #5 Nick Shumate (S. Illinois-Edwardsville); 8-3
149 lbs.
#3 Sean Dong (Findlay) WBF Grant Baker (Univ. of Central Missouri); Fall 3:57
197 lbs.
#2 Jarrett Edison (Univ. Central Oklahoma) MD Chris Flaugher (S. Illinois-Edwardsville); MD 18-6

Championship Semifinals
133 lbs.
#3 Tim Elliott (Univ. Central Oklahoma) WBF #2 Craig DeGreef (Wisconsin Parkside); Fall 4:39
141 lbs.
#1 Kyle Evans (Univ. Central Oklahoma) TF #4 Cory Bloodgood (Univ, of Central Missouri); 19-4
197 lbs.
#2 Jarrett Edison (Univ. Central Oklahoma) MD #6 Curtis Hines (Wisconsin Parkside); 11-1

Championship Finals
133 lbs.
#1 Shane Perkey (Indianapolis) MD #3 Tim Elliott (Univ. Central Oklahoma); MD 15-6
197 lbs.
#1 Josh Ohl (Ashland) MD #2 Jarrett Edison (Univ. Central Oklahoma); MD 13-5

Consolation Round One
133 lbs.
Dan Keller (Truman State) dec. Marcus Walker (Univ. of Central Missouri); 4-3

Consolation Round Two
141 lbs.
#5 Nick Shumate (S. Illinois-Edwardsville) vs. BYE
149 lbs.
Grant Baker (Univ. of Central Missouri) vs. BYE

Consolation Round Three
125 lbs.
Caleb Hulse (Univ. of Central Missouri) dec. Nick Rice (Univ. Central Oklahoma); 11-5
141 lbs.
#5 Nick Shumate (S. Illinois-Edwardsville) MD Mitchell Bainbridge (Truman State); 13-0
149 lbs.
Grant Baker (Univ. of Central Missouri) WBF Kazuyki Hashimoto (Truman State): Fall 3:32

Consolation Semifinals
125 lbs.
Caleb Hulse (Univ. of Central Missouri) dec. #3 Brandon Davis (Ashland); 3-2 TB2
141 lbs.
#3 Josh Falk (Findlay) dec. #4 Cory Bloodgood (Univ, of Central Missouri); 6-2
Matt Irwin (Indianapolis) dec. #5 Nick Shumate (S. Illinois-Edwardsville); 1-0
149 lbs.
#4 Chad Woods (Indianapolis) WBF Grant Baker (Univ. of Central Missouri); Fall 6:32

Consolation Finals
125 lbs.
Caleb Hulse (Univ. of Central Missouri) dec. #1 Kody Pierson (Carson Newman) 3-2

Fifth Place
141 lbs.
#4 Cory Bloodgood (Univ, of Central Missouri) dec. #5 Nick Shumate (S. Illinois-Edwardsville); 3-2
149 lbs.
Grant Baker (Univ. of Central Missouri) Forfeit #5 Ben Kreuzer (Wisconsin Parkside); Medical Foreit

2008 NCAA West Regional – New Mexico Highlands

Championship Round One
125 lbs.
Kyle Patton (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE
133 lbs.
Blake Fisher (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE
141 lbs.
James Annon (Ft. Hays State) dec. Keith Johnson (Mesa State); 13-8
149 lbs.
Josh Pfannenstiel (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE
157 lbs.
Danny Grater (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE
165 lbs.
Troy Lussenhop (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE
174 lbs.
Blake Malloy (Ft. Hays State) MD Tyrel Stout (Mesa State); MD 14-6
184 lbs.
Shawn Kuhlman (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE
197 lbs.
Derek Ross (Univ. of Nebr. Kearney) vs. BYE
Tyler Gonzales (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE
285 lbs.
Dustin Martin (Ft. Hays State) dec. Brandon Alexander (Mesa State); 4-3

Championship Round Two
125 lbs.
Arsenia Barksdale (Adams State) dec. Kyle Patton (Ft. Hays State); 6-2
133 lbs.
Ben Lockett (San Francisco State) dec. Blake Fisher (Ft. Hays State); 6-5
141 lbs.
Kyle Francis (Western State) T-Fall James Annon (Ft. Hays State); T-Fall 5:51
149 lbs.
Joseph Deaguero (Adams State) WBF Josh Pfannenstiel (Ft. Hays State); Fall
157 lbs.
Danny Grater (Ft. Hays State) WBF Taylor Torsik (Mesa State); Fall
165 lbs.
Cole Johnson (Mesa State) WBF Troy Lussenhop (Ft. Hays State); Fall
174 lbs.
Blake Malloy (Ft. Hays State) dec. Jesse Feinsod (New Mexico Highlands); 3-2
184 lbs.
Lars Lueders (Western State) MD Shawn Kuhlman (Ft. Hays State); MD 16-2
197 lbs.
Derek Ross (Univ. of Nebr. Kearney) dec. Brennen Knorr (Colorado School of Mines); 2-1
Tyler Gonzales (Ft. Hays State) MD Brandon Mohr (Mesa State); MD 12-3
285 lbs.
Jesse Boggs (New Mexico Highlands) dec. Dustin Martin (Ft. Hays State); 6-2

Championship Semifinals
157 lbs.
Noomis Jones (Adams State) dec. Danny Grater (Ft. Hays State); 3-2
174 lbs.
Evan Copeland (Adams State) dec. Blake Malloy (Ft. Hays State); 5-4, SV1
197 lbs.
Josh Majerus (Chadron) MD Derek Ross (Univ. of Nebr. Kearney); 8-0
Donovan McMahill (Western State) dec. Tyler Gonzales (Ft. Hays State); 7-4

Consolation Round Two
125 lbs.
Kyle Patton (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE
133 lbs.
Blake Fisher (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE
141 lbs.
James Annon (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE
149 lbs.
Josh Pfannenstiel (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE
165 lbs.
Troy Lussenhop (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE
184 lbs.
Shawn Kuhlman (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE
285 lbs.
Dustin Martin (Ft. Hays State) vs. BYE

Consolation Round Three
125 lbs.
Michael Abril (Univ. Nebr. Kearney) dec. Kyle Patton (Ft. Hays State); 9-4
133 lbs.
Blake Fisher (Ft. Hays State) dec. Donovan Troup (New Mexico Highlands); 8-3
141 lbs.
James Annon (Ft. Hays State) dec. Keith Johnson (Mesa State); 6-3
149 lbs.
Jamie Sheets (Colorado School of Mines) WBF Josh Pfannenstiel (Ft. Hays State); Fall
165 lbs.
Zach Sesar (San Francisco State) dec. Troy Lussenhop (Ft. Hays State); 13-6
184 lbs.
Sam Udell (Chadron) dec. Shawn Kuhlman (Ft. Hays State); 8-6
285 lbs.
Jed Jobe (Grand Canyon University) dec. Dustin Martin (Ft. Hays State); 6-2

Consolation Semifinals
133 lbs.
Raymond Dunning (Adams State) WBF Blake Fisher (Ft. Hays State); Fall
141 lbs.
James Annon (Ft. Hays State) dec. Kenneth Montour (New Mexico Highlands); 8-7
157 lbs.
Danny Grater (Ft. Hays State) dec. Troy Saxon (New Mexico Highlands); 8-2
174 lbs.
Blake Malloy (Ft. Hays State) dec. Marques Gale (San Francisco State); 6-1
197 lbs.
Derek Ross (Univ. of Nebr. Kearney) WBF Charles Saquil (New Mexico Highlands); Fall 1:17
Tyler Gonzales (Ft. Hays State) dec. Brennen Knerr (Colorado School of Mines); 3-1

Consolation Finals
141 lbs.
Kyle Francis (Western State) dec. James Annon (Ft. Hays State) 7-2
157 lbs.
Neil Samples (Western State) dec. Danny Grater (Ft. Hays State); 6-4
174 lbs.
Blake Malloy (Ft. Hays State) dec. Jesse Feinsod (New Mexico Highlands); 5-4
197 lbs.
Derek Ross (Univ. of Nebr. Kearney) dec. Tyler Gonzales (Ft. Hays State); 3-2

Fifth Place Match
133 lbs.
Ben Lockett (San Francisco State) dec. Blake Fisher (Ft. Hays State); 5-2

SO?? What do you have to do to qualify?

I think Hays region is top four to qualify...not sure on the others.

Does anyone have any details on Elliott's matches? Did he get caught for back in the finals?

Yes top four

Elliott wrestled well. Not his best per him, of course. He was wrestling another very accomplished wrestler. Per Tim her needed to shoot more. I think if they meet again, Tim will close the gap in the score.

Thanks for the info on Elliott. It looks like Jarrett has been wrestling well lately too.

Does anyone have any info on the NCC Region? I went to the link but nothing is up yet. Team scores?

Congrats to all our D2 qualifiers!

A little addition on the Elliott finals match. I was really tired when I posted that and didn't really think it out. After a long discussion with Coach Ed...Tim did get caught once and put to his back. Also, the biggest correction is that Tim DID shoot, actually that is how his opponent scored was from capitalizing on Tim's shots. Perkey is really strong and a formidible opponent. Again, Coach Ed and I think Tim will narrow the gap on their next meeting.

Thanks for the comments regarding Jarrett. We are very proud of his accomplishments at UCO. We are looking forward to Nationals and next year with hopefully two Edisons on varsity.

2008 NCAA North Regional – Minnesota State-Mankato

Championship Round One
125 lbs.
#1 Cody Garcia (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha) TF Alex Meger (Augustana); Tech Fall 1.5; 15-0; 7:00
174 lbs.
#1 Ross Taplin (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha) vs. BYE
197 lbs.
#1 Jacob Marrs (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha) vs. BYE
285 lbs.
#2 Tony Lewis (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha) WBF Lance Peters (Augustana); Fall 5:35

Championship Quarterfinals
174 lbs.
#1 Ross Taplin (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha) dec. Donnie Dowden (Northern State University); 2-1
197 lbs.
Matt Norton (Upper Iowa University) WBF #1 Jacob Marrs (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha); Fall 2:25

Championship Semifinals
125 lbs.
#1 Cody Garcia (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha) Forfeit. #4 Chas Welch (Northern Sate University); Medical Forfeit
174 lbs.
#1 Ross Taplin (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha) dec.. #4 Derek Scala (Southwest Minnesota State); 7-3
285 lbs.
#3 Dan Goodson (Upper Iowa University) Forfeit #2 Tony Lewis (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha); Default

Consolation Quarterfinals
197 lbs.
#1 Jacob Marrs (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha) WBF Dusty Vliem (University of Mary); Fall 1:25

Consolation Semifinals
#3 Nick Wilkes (St. Cloud State Univ.) Dec. #1 Jacob Marrs (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha); D 10-5
#2 Tony Lewis (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha) Dec. #5 Chris Schiewe (St. Cloud State University); D 8-3

Championship Finals
125 lbs.
#1 Cody Garcia (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha) Fall #2 Tyler Mumbolo (Upper Iowa University); F 1:38
174 lbs.
#1 Ross Taplin (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha) Dec. Tyler Tubbs (Minnesota State Moorhead); D 3-1

Consolation Finals
285 lbs.
Jesse Laber (University of Mary) Dec. #2 Tony Lewis (Univ. Nebraska-Omaha); D 4-1

Richard A big thanks for your time!

North Central Region Final Brackets:

http://www.msumavericks.com/stats/25a5371323d8dcdcb51954af2696ff84.pdf

I haven't found team scores...anyone know?

This UNO article says that Marrs got in to nationals through the fourth place match. I don't know if that was a true fourth match or the results bracket is wrong.

http://gomavs.unomaha.edu/full_headline.php?headline_id=3511

In college wrestling at the regionals, they wrestle for a true fourth position. I know if the regional FHSU was in, it happened twice and both of the 5th place wrestlers challenged and won their matches, SO they will be going and not the wrestler who placed 4th in the tournament.

This may have been the case because the bracket from the regional tournament shows that he was defeated before wrestling for 3rd.

Team Scores for the North Central Region

Plc Score School CH WB 1 2 3 4
1 104.5 Minnesota State 0 0 5 1 2 0
2 92.5 Nebraska-Omaha 0 0 3 1 1 4
3 72.5 Upper Iowa 0 0 0 4 2 0
4 67.5 St. Cloud State 0 0 1 2 2 2
5 38.0 Augustana 0 0 1 0 1 2
6 28.0 Northern State 0 0 0 1 0 2
7 20.5 MSU Moorhead 0 0 0 1 0 0
8 13.0 Mary 0 0 0 0 1 0
9 6.5 Southwest Minnesota State 0 0 0 0 1 0