Job well done to all the seniors and their families on their entire high school careers. I know a lot of you wrestled at State this week and did quite well. Congratulations to all of you seniors for your academic and athletic accomplishments during your high school careers. Good luck to all of you in your college and future work careers. I know the Kansas wrestling community is proud of all of you.

Here is the list of seniors planning to wrestle or pursue other interests in college next year that I have compiled so far and how they did at their respective State tournaments this weekend. It is an impressive list of wrestlers who accomplished a lot in their careers and did exceptional this weekend too. Congratulations. Please correct me if any of the below information is incorrect.

2012 Kansas High School Seniors Wrestling in College Next Year:

Alex Bontz-Andover Central HS-Air Force Academy
1st Place 5A 152

Brandon Charbonneau-Emporia HS-Augustana College
1st Place 5A 138

Reece Wright-Conklin-Lawrence HS-Newman University
1st place 6A 182

CJ Ikenberry-St. Thomas Aquinas HS-Benedictine College
Did not wrestle at State due to injury

Miles Johns-Newton HS-Newman University
1st place 5A 145

Eric Mason-St. Thomas Aquinas HS-Benedictine College
1st place 5a 285

Connor Middleton-Olathe Northwest HS-Baker University
1st Place 6A 160

Bo Pursel-Lasing HS-Baker University
1st Place 5A 132
4 time State Champion

Auggie Schmidt-Bluestem HS-Benedictine College
6th Place 321A 195

Dylan Schumaker-Hays Thomas More Prep-Wyoming University
1st Place-321A 126
4 time State Champion

Darien Willis-KC Sumner Academy-Benedictine College
4th Place-4A 182

Bryan Woodward-Highland Park HS-Benedictine College
Season: 29-11 5A 152 DNP in top six Won Two Matches by Fall
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2012 Kansas High School Seniors Not Wrestling College Next Year:

Zach Callahan-Mill Valley HS-Football at NW Missouri State University
2nd Place 5A 285

Tommy Williams-St. Thomas Aquinas HS-Golf at Northern Iowa University
2nd Place 5A 138

Alex Bontz of Andover Central HS will be wrestling next season at the Air Force Academy. Alex has had an outstanding high school wrestling and academic career. I asked Lindon Bontz to provide me some details on his wrestling and academic accomplishments. Alex has had a great high school wrestling career that ended this weekend with a State Championship in 5A 152. Below is a more detailed look at Alex's wrestling and high school achievements.



Alex Bontz, Congratulations on all your wrestling and academic accomplishments in high school. Good luck next year with your wrestling and academics at the Air Force Academy.

Eric Mason of St. Thomas Aquinas High School has signed to wrestle next year at Benedictine College.

Eric Mason was 2011 5A 285 State Champion last year with a 41-4 record. Eric also placed fourth two years ago in 2010 5A 215 with a 40-8 record. This year 2012 Eric won his second state championship in 5A 285 with a 38-1 record.

Eric Mason, Congratulations on your high school wrestling career. Good luck next year with your academics and wrestling at Benedictine College.

Connor Middleton of Olathe Northwest HS has signed to wrestle next year at Baker University. Connor recently won his second state title in the 2012 6A 160 division.

Here was the announcement of Connor Middleton's signing on the Baker University wrestling website a few weeks ago.

http://www.bakeru.edu/athletics2/men/wrestling/news-archive/5341-key-signing

Wildcats ink Olathe football and wrestling standout Connor Middleton

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – Just one day after winning its first-ever Kansas Cup, the Baker University wrestling team announced the signing of Olathe Northwest High School standout Connor Middleton.

Middleton, a 5’9 dual athlete in football and wrestling has a well-decorated high school career and looks to continue to pursue two sports while attending college.

On the football field in 2011 Connor was the captain of the Ravens and was named to the All-State 6A team, All-Sunflower League first team, and All-State 6A honorable mention Topeka Capitol-Journal/Wichita Eagle squad.

On the mat, Middleton currently owns a career wrestling record of 157-11 after being named an NHSCA Jr. Nationals All-American in 2010 to go along with his state championship. He was also named to the Kansas City metro honorable mention squad and was the Olathe News Wrestler of the Year in 2010.

“Connor will be a great addition to our program,” said head Baker wrestling coach Jimmy May. “He’s a quality athlete that should come in and contribute immediately.”

Connor Middleton, Congratulations on your high school athletic career. Good luck next year with your academics, football and wrestling at Baker University.

I know. . . I know . . . this is WRESTLING forum. But, the main thread is about a wrestler. I am curious as to what position Conner plays in football. Anybody know? Thanks.

On the Olathe NW Website for Football Roster Connor Middleton is listed as a Running Back and Linebacker.

Actually to follow on my last post it appears that Connor Middleton was a very good running back. Here is a link to an article that described one of his games this year from the Kansas City Star:

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/10/29/3237653/middleton-leads-olathe-northwest.html

Auggie Schmidt of Bluestem HS will be wrestling next year at Benedictine College. Auggie recently placed 6th in the 321A 195 2012 State tournament. The below was posted earlier in the year on the Benedictine College wrestling website.

http://ravenathletics.benedictine.edu/pr...restling-season



Auggie Schmidt, congratulations on your high school athletic career. Good luck next year with your academics and wrestling at Benedictine College.

Darien Willis of KC Sumner Academy will be wrestling next year at Benedictine College.

Darien qualified for State in 2010 as sophomore, finished 4th at State 4A 189 as a junior in 2011 and this year with a 35-4 record finished again 4th at State 4A 182.

Darien Willis, Congratulations on your high school wrestling career. Good luck next year with your academics and wrestling at Benedictine College.

Dylan Schumacher of Thomas More Prep-Marian HS will be wrestling next year for the University of Wyoming. Here is a link to the announcement of his signing last Fall from the Wyoming athletics website.

http://www.wyomingathletics.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/111811aac.html




Now we could change the three years to four years, as Dylan Schumaker is now one of the few Four Time Kansas State Champions. In 2012 Dylan was 1st Place-321A 126.

Dylan Schumacher,Congratulations on all of your high school academic, wrestling and other sports accomplishments. Good luck next year with your academics and wrestling at the University of Wyoming.

Ky Biddle of Burden Central HS will be playing football for Hutchinson CC next year. Ky was State Champion this year in 321A at 152with a 40-0 record! He is also currently ranked 2nd in Chief Renegade's All Class rankings.



Ky Biddle, Congratulations on your high school football and wrestling accomplishments. Good luck next year with your academics and athletics at Hutchinson CC.

2012 Kansas High School Seniors Reported to be Wrestling in College Next Year:

Alex Bontz-Andover Central-Air Force Academy
Brandon Charbonneau-Emporia HS-Augustana College
Reece Wright-Conklin-Lawrence HS-Newman University
CJ Ikenberry-St. Thomas Aquinas HS-Benedictine College
Miles Johns-Newton HS-Newman University
Eric Mason-St. Thomas Aquinas HS-Benedictine College
Connor Middleton-Olathe Northwest HS-Baker University
Bo Pursel-Lasing HS-Baker University
Auggie Schmidt-Bluestem HS-Benedictine College
Dylan Schumaker-Hays Thomas More Prep HS-Wyoming University
Darien Willis-KC Sumner Academy-Benedictine College
Bryan Woodward-Highland Park HS-Benedictine College
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2012 Kansas High School Seniors Not Wrestling College Next Year:

Ky Biddle-Burden Central HS-Football at Hutchinson CC
Zach Callahan-Mill Valley HS-Football at NW Missouri State University
Tommy Williams-St. Thomas Aquinas HS-Golf at Northern Iowa University
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Please alert me to any additions, deletions, or other information that needs to be changed on the above list. Thank you.

I ask for a notice from the parent, wrestler, high school coach, college coach or a newspaper announcement. I want to be very careful before listing someone because the recruiting process made not be done before a wrestler actually commits.

Any information you are able to provide concerning athletic or academic accomplishments would be appreciated.

REMEMBER TO MAKE YOUR 2012 DONATION TO THE KANSAS COLLEGE WRESTLING FUND DONATION IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, THANK YOU
Make checks payable: USA Wrestling – Kansas, Inc./KCWF, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity.
Mail to: Mike Juby, Kansas College Wrestling Fund, 7208 Magnolia Way, Hutchinson, KS 67502

Tommy Williams of St. Thomas Aquinas HS is planning on attending and golfing next year at the University of Northern Iowa.

Tommy was a freshman teammate of my son Jacob during his senior year of high school in 2008-2009. It is very difficult for me to believe Tommy is already a senior. He had a stellar career at Aquinas finishing as a 3 time state placer with a career record of 150-29. The 150 career wins is an all time win record at St. Thomas Aquinas HS.

As a freshman in 2009, Tommy placed 6th at 5A 103 with a 38-12 record, he was a State Qualifier as a sophomore in 2010 at 5A 112 with a 36-5 record. In 2011 as a junior Tommy finished 3rd at State 5A 125 with a 35-5 record and this year as a Senior he had his best year with a 2nd place State 5A 138 finish and a 41-4 record.

Tommy Williams also participates on the St. Thomas Aquinas golf team and helped lead the St. Thomas Aquinas golf team to the 2011 5A team golf title with a 74 score good for 10th place individual finish that day.

Tommy Williams, congratulations on your high school wrestling and golf accomplishments. Good luck next year with your academics and golfing at the University of Iowa.

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PLEASE REMEMBER TO MAKE YOUR 2012 DONATION TO THE KANSAS COLLEGE WRESTLING FUND DONATION IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, THANK YOU

Make checks payable: USA Wrestling – Kansas, Inc./KCWF, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity.
Mail to: Mike Juby, Kansas College Wrestling Fund, 7208 Magnolia Way, Hutchinson, KS 67502

I have to delete the information from earlier this morning on Shane Goetz as I was notified that Shane is still deciding and not yet committed.

REMEMBER TO MAKE YOUR 2012 DONATION TO THE KANSAS COLLEGE WRESTLING FUND DONATION IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, THANK YOU
Make checks payable: USA Wrestling – Kansas, Inc./KCWF, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity.
Mail to: Mike Juby, Kansas College Wrestling Fund, 7208 Magnolia Way, Hutchinson, KS 67502

New post to announce my earlier post today on Shane Goetz was not correct as Shane as not made his final decision on next year yet.

I was informed today by Coach Cy Wainwright that Mason Hurla of St. Mary's HS and Caleb King of Piper HS will both be wrestling next year at Benedictine College.

Mason Hurla was a State Qualifier in 2011 with a 24-5 record. This year in 2012 3-2-1A 138 Mason Hurla placed 4th at State with a 21-7 record.

Caleb King also was a State Qualifier in 2011 and placed 4th this year at State in 4A 285 with a 39-9 record.

Mason Hurla and Caleb King, congratulations on your high school wrestling careers. Good luck next year with your academics and wrestling next year at Benedictine College.

2012 Kansas High School Seniors Reported to be Wrestling in College Next Year:

Alex Bontz-Andover Central-Air Force Academy
Brandon Charbonneau-Emporia HS-Augustana College
Reece Wright-Conklin-Lawrence HS-Newman University
Mason Hurla-St. Marys HS-Benedictine College
CJ Ikenberry-St. Thomas Aquinas HS-Benedictine College
Miles Johns-Newton HS-Newman University
Caleb King-Piper HS-Benedictine College
Eric Mason-St. Thomas Aquinas HS-Benedictine College
Connor Middleton-Olathe Northwest HS-Baker University
Bo Pursel-Lasing HS-Baker University
Auggie Schmidt-Bluestem HS-Benedictine College
Dylan Schumaker-Hays Thomas More Prep HS-Wyoming University
Darien Willis-KC Sumner Academy-Benedictine College
Bryan Woodward-Highland Park HS-Benedictine College
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2012 Kansas High School Seniors Not Wrestling College Next Year:

Ky Biddle-Burden Central HS-Football at Hutchinson CC
Zach Callahan-Mill Valley HS-Football at NW Missouri State University
Tommy Williams-St. Thomas Aquinas HS-Golf at Northern Iowa University
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Please alert me to any additions, deletions, or other information that needs to be changed on the above list. Thank you.

I ask for a notice from the parent, wrestler, high school coach, college coach or a newspaper announcement. I want to be very careful before listing someone because the recruiting process made not be done before a wrestler actually commits.

Any information you are able to provide concerning athletic or academic accomplishments would be appreciated.

REMEMBER TO MAKE YOUR 2012 DONATION TO THE KANSAS COLLEGE WRESTLING FUND DONATION IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, THANK YOU
Make checks payable: USA Wrestling – Kansas, Inc./KCWF, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity.
Mail to: Mike Juby, Kansas College Wrestling Fund, 7208 Magnolia Way, Hutchinson, KS 67502

Ben Randolph of Shawnee Mission East HS has signed to wrestle next year at Benedictine College.

Ben is a 2 time State Qualifier who placed 6th at 6A state in 2011 at 130 with a 35-15 record.

Ben Randolph, congratulations on your high school wrestling career. Good luck next year with your academics and wrestling at Benedictine College.

2012 Kansas High School Seniors Reported to be Wrestling in College Next Year:

Alex Bontz-Andover Central-Air Force Academy
Brandon Charbonneau-Emporia HS-Augustana College
Reece Wright-Conklin-Lawrence HS-Newman University
Mason Hurla-St. Marys HS-Benedictine College
CJ Ikenberry-St. Thomas Aquinas HS-Benedictine College
Miles Johns-Newton HS-Newman University
Caleb King-Piper HS-Benedictine College
Eric Mason-St. Thomas Aquinas HS-Benedictine College
Connor Middleton-Olathe Northwest HS-Baker University
Bo Pursel-Lasing HS-Baker University
Ben Randolph-SM East HS-Benedictine College
Auggie Schmidt-Bluestem HS-Benedictine College
Dylan Schumaker-Hays Thomas More Prep HS-Wyoming University
Darien Willis-KC Sumner Academy-Benedictine College
Bryan Woodward-Highland Park HS-Benedictine College
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2012 Kansas High School Seniors Not Wrestling College Next Year:

Ky Biddle-Burden Central HS-Football at Hutchinson CC
Zach Callahan-Mill Valley HS-Football at NW Missouri State University
Tommy Williams-St. Thomas Aquinas HS-Golf at University of Northern Iowa
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Please alert me to any additions, deletions, or other information that needs to be changed on the above list. Thank you.

I ask for a notice from the parent, wrestler, high school coach, college coach or a newspaper announcement. I want to be very careful before listing someone because the recruiting process made not be done before a wrestler actually commits.

Any information you are able to provide concerning athletic or academic accomplishments would be appreciated.

REMEMBER TO MAKE YOUR 2012 DONATION TO THE KANSAS COLLEGE WRESTLING FUND DONATION IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, THANK YOU
Make checks payable: USA Wrestling – Kansas, Inc./KCWF, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity.
Mail to: Mike Juby, Kansas College Wrestling Fund, 7208 Magnolia Way, Hutchinson, KS 67502
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Vince Nowak
Kansas College Wrestling Fund Supporter
Please join the fight with your contributions

Vince I think you mean University of Northern Iowa UNI is that not correct?

Bauerly



Tommy Williams-St. Thomas Aquinas HS-Golf at Northern Iowa University
2nd Place 5A 138

WOO!!!

Bauerly,

I appreciate the correction. I do make mistakes on this and I want it to be correct so I ask for everyone's assistance in making sure it is. I corrected it in the last posted list from yesterday.

Thank you