FHSU Black and Gold Dual Friday November 7th @ 7pm.
BLACK AND GOLD MATCH UPS
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Tommy Edgmon - Goddard H.S. (Pratt CC) - junior- 3X Kansas state champion and a 2X NJCAA qualifier. Edgmon is a very powerful and quick wrestler who prefers to wrestle on his feet.
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Dustin Dooley - Concordia H.S. – red-shirt freshman – Undefeated high school state champion his senior year. Competed at 133 this past season for the Tigers as a red-shirt. Dustin is 5’8”, which is tall for his weight class, and allows him to use his length for leverage against shorter opponents. Dustin is very strong from the top position and is always looking for back points
133
Blake Fisher - Andale H.S. - sophomore - 13-14 as a freshman last season. Blake is very skilled on his feet with an unorthodox wrestling style. Expect to see a lot of motion when Blake is on the mat.
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Travis Kuhn - High Plains Community H.S. – red-shirt freshman - State medalist his senior year in Nebraska. Was 6-8 for the Tigers last season as a true freshman at 141. Travis is a hard worker who stays in very good position. You won’t see many flashy things, but Kuhn is a very strong wrestler.
141
Dylan Loyd - St. Francis H.S. - sophomore - 11-10 for the Tigers last season as a freshman. Loyd has quick shots and good cradles from the top position
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James Annon - Norton Community H.S. - senior- 24-11 last season and placed 5th at the NCAA DII national tournament to earn All American honors. James is currently ranked #2 in the country. Annon is a “gumby” type wrestler that can bend any which way. Many times he’ll look like he’s in a though spot but almost always comes out on top in scrambles.
149
Casey Hudson - Widefield H.S. - sophomore- 4-11 last season for the Tigers. Casey is a hard worker who is still learning the college wrestling style.
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Levi Younkin - Oakley H.S. (Colby CC/Wichita State) - senior- NJCAA All American for Colby and was also an NWCA All American for Wichita State. Levi came to FHSU after a year long break from the sport and has already stepped into a leadership roll for the team. Very solid on top and great duck-unders and low level shots.
157
Danny Grater - Clay Center H.S. - junior- 22-12 for the Tigers last season. Grater is a 2X National qualifier for the Tigers and is due for All American honors this season. Grater is currently ranked 7th in the country. Is a powerful wrestler with several devastating moves where opponents find themselves on their back.
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Sam Thoman - Andale H.S. - freshman - State champion as a senior at 160 lbs. Thoman is an extremely strong wrestler that doesn’t seem to be afraid of strong competition. Doesn’t have any flashy moves but gets the job done.
165
Troy Lussenhop - Loveland H.S. - senior- 7-6 last season after battling a knee injury. Troy is a 2 year starter for the Tigers.. Has several non traditional moves that he uses on top to put opponents on their backs.
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Kyle Hudgins - Spring Hill H.S. – red-shirt freshman- 7-10 at 174 lbs last season for the Tigers. Kyle is definitely a mat wrestler who has great mat savvy and likes to use several different leg rides from the top position.
174
Cody Gillespie - Amherst H.S. - sophomore - 4-10 last season for the Tigers. Laid out for a year after H.S. and made a come back last season. Cody is about 6’3 so he makes most wrestlers feel very uncomfortable with his length. Hard worker who shows promise in the room every day.
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Shawn Kuhlman - Oakley H.S. - junior - 8-14 last season for the Tigers at 184 lbs. Making the move down to 174 this season. Arguably the hardest worker on the team. Kuhlman has an amazing gas tank and always looks to push opponents to their breaking point.
184
Tyler Gonzales - Shawnee Heights H.S. – junior - 19-12 for the Tigers last season. Tyler is a 2X National qualifier at 197 lbs. Tyler has dropped to 184 lbs and is ranked 7th in the country to open the season. Very tall wrestler who gives opponents fits with his length and leverage.
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Aaron Bersheidt - Gardner Edgerton H.S. – red-shirt freshman - 4-10 for the Tigers last season at 165 lbs. Aaron is very tall and lean wrestler who uses length to turn opponents from to their back.
197
Ben Evans - Hutchinson H.S. - red-shirt freshman - 17-8 for the Tigers last season at 197 lbs with several impressive bonus point victories. Ben is very strong and has great mat awareness. Not ranked yet, but don’t be surprised to see his name in the rankings soon.
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Carl Wilkinson - Duncan H.S. (Pratt CC) - junior - 2X NJCAA national qualifier for Pratt. Carl is a big guy with a lot of heart. Doesn’t have any flashy moves but will give you his all every time on the mat.
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Roman Padilla - Chaparral H.S. - freshman- 6th place in the state of Colorado as a Senior at 189 lbs.
EXHIBITIONS
Brent Fisher vs. JT Hudson
Andre Harrison vs. Scott Markey
Blake Malloy vs. Coty Reinhart
