2009-10 UVU Wrestling Media Guide

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SCHOOL INFORMATIONSchool Name Utah Valley UniversityLocation Orem, Utah (84058)Enrollment 28,000Founded 1941Colors Green, White, and GoldNickname WolverinesWrestling Facility (Capacity) Shurian Family Activity Cnt. (2000)Affiliation NCAADivisionIConference Western Wrestling ConferenceSchool President Matthew S. HollandVPforStudentAffairs CoryDuckworthDirectorofAthletics MichaelV.JacobsenSeniorAssociateAD;InternalOperations Dr.D.J.SmithAssociateAD;SWA MeganKennedyAssistantAD;ExternalOperations BradMertzAssistantAD;CorporateSponsors NateMathisAthleticDepartmentPhone 801.863.8998AthleticDepartmentFAX 801.863.8813TicketInformation 801.863.7469Mailing Address Utah Valley University Athletics

800 West University ParkwayOrem, UT 84058-5999

TEAM INFORMATIONHead Coach Greg WilliamsAlma Mater Utah State (1985)RecordatUVU(Years) 26-26(3)OverallRecord(Years) 26-26(3)Phone 801.863.7141Email [email protected] KCRockandErkinTadzhimetovStrength & Conditioning Coach Mark FenwickPhone 801.863.7141Athletic Trainer Aaron Leavitt

2008-09Record 11-3Western Wrestling Conference Record (Finish) 4-1 (2nd)Starters Returning/Lost 8/2Letterwinners Returning/Lost 9/5Newcomers 18

SPORTS INFORMATIONSportsInformationDirector ClintBurgiPhone 801.863.8644Email [email protected]

SportsInformationAssistant(WrestlingContact) JamesWarnickPhone 801.863.6899Email [email protected]

DepartmentFax 801.863.8813Website www.WolverineGreen.com

Media Guide Credits

Produced(Content,LayoutandDesign)by:JamesWarnick,ClintBurgiandLyzaNau.

Editedby:JamesWarnick,ClintBurgi,andJayHinton

Photography:DavidIba,LukeBeachley,JoseCampo,UVUAthleticDepart-ment, and University Marketing.

CoversCreatedby:LyzaNau

1-3 • GENERAL INFORMATION1 TableofContents/QuickFacts2 Schedule/MediaInformation3 Roster/Breakdown

4-6 • COACHES4 Greg Williams5 Rock-Tadzhimetov6 Fenwick/All-timeUVUCoachesRecords7 2009-10SeasonPreview

8-20 • PLAYER BIOS8 JebClark9 BradDarrington10 Casen Eldredge11 BenKjar12 JustinMorrill13 JamisonMoss14 JeffNewby15 Flint Ray16 Abe-Bennett-Carlson-Cook-Fredrickson-Frost17 Hart-Jensen-Johnson-McAllister-Kiernan-Morgan18 Porter-T. Ray-W. Ray-Saddoris-Schmalhaus-Stadel19 Terrano-Wilson-Winger-Wood

20-21 • WWC 20 Western Wrestling Conference21 WWC Oppenents/Records

22-24 • RECORDS22 08-09IndividualRecords23 All-TimeUVUDualResults24-25 All-Time UVU Wrestlers Records

26-END • ABOUT UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY

TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK FACTS

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NEWSPAPERS

DailyHerald1555N.FreedomBlvdProvo,Utah84603Phone:(801)373-5050Fax:(801)373-5489SportsEditor:DarnellDicksonEmail:[email protected] DeseretNews30East100SouthSalt Lake City, Utah 84110(801)237-2321Fax:(801)237-2543SportsEditor:DavidSchneiderEmail:[email protected]

SaltLakeTribune143SouthMainStreetSalt Lake City, Utah 84110(801)257-8900Fax:(801)257-8950

SportsEditor:MichaelAnastasiEmail:[email protected]

UVU Review800 W. University PkwyOrem, Utah 84058-5999Phone:(801)863-8688Fax:(801)863-8601SportsEditor:MattBeaudin

RADIO

1320KFANRadio434BearcatDr.Salt Lake City, UT 84115(801)464-8593

1280 The Zone RadioTrollyCornersBuilding515S700ESalt Lake City, UT 84115(801)524-2600

TELEVISION

KSL-TVChannel5(NBC)(801)575-5593/5538/5539FAX:(801)[email protected]

KTVX-TVChannel4(ABC)(801)975-4427/4428/4209FAX:(801)973-4176

KUTV-TVChannel2(CBS)(801)973-3167/3199FAX:(801)973-3349

KSTU-TVChannel13(Fox)(801)532-1300FAX:(801)536-1325

INTERVIEW POLICIES

InterviewswithcoachGregWil-liamsorathletescanbearrangedbycontactingeithermemberoftheSportsInformationoffice.

SportsInformationDirectorClintBurgiEmail:[email protected]:801-864-8644Cell:801-362-1548

SportsInformationAssistantJamesWarnick(wrestlingcontact)Email:[email protected]:801-863-6899Cell:801-376-0814

Mailing AddressUtah Valley Athletics - MS 104800 W. University ParkwayOrem, Utah 84058-5999

Date Opponent Location TimeNov. 5 UVU Intrasquad Orem, Utah 7 pmNov.7 atNorthwestOpen Powell,Wyo. AllDayNov.14 atCowboyOpen Laramie,Wyo. AllDayNov.19 vs.Gardner-Webb Greensboro,N.C. 3:30pm atUNCGreensboro Greensboro,N.C. 5pmNov. 20 at NC State Raleigh, N.C. 5 pmNov.21 atNCStateOpen Raleigh,N.C. AllDayDec.4-5 CliffKeenLasVegasInvite LasVegas,Nevada AllDayDec.12 atUNKLoperOpen Kearney,Neb. AllDayDec.29-30 MidlandsChampionships Evanston,Illinois AllDayJan. 9 UVU Open Orem, Utah All DayJan.16 LoneStarDuals Arlington,Texas AllDay vs.TBA Arlington,Texas TBA vs.TBA Arlington,Texas TBA vs.TBA Arlington,Texas TBAJan.28 atAirForce* ColoradoSprings,Colo. 7pmJan.30 vs.NorthernIowa* Laramie,Wyo. TBA atWyoming* Laramie,Wyo. 4pmFeb. 5 #8 Boise State Orem, Utah 7 pmFeb. 6 vs. #1 Iowa Vernal, Utah 7 pmFeb. 12 South Dakota State* Orem, Utah 7 pmFeb.17 atNorthernColorado* Greeley,Colo. 7pmMarch6 WWCChampionships/Regional Brookings,S.D. AllDayMarch18-20 NCAAChampionships Omaha,Neb. AllDay

*WesternWrestlingConferenceMatch BoldeventsindicateahomematchAll Times are listed in Mountain Time Zone

Covering Utah Valley University Athletics - Media Outlets

2009-10 UVU WRESTLING SCHEDULE


Name Weight Class Hometown (High School/Previous School) IkeruAbe 141 Fr. Bountiful,Utah(ViewmontHS)TraeBennett 125 Fr. Hooper,Utah(FremontHS)MartyCarlson 141 Fr. Birmingham,Ala.(VestaviaHillsHS)JebClark 165 Jr. SpanishFork,Utah(SpanishForkHS/NorthwestCollege)AbnerCook 157 Fr. Pocatello,Idaho(PocatelloHS)BradDarrington 174 So. Shelley,Idaho(ShelleyHS)CasenEldredge 184 Jr. Monticello,Utah(MonticelloHS)JakeFredrickson 125 Fr. Orem,Utah(MountainViewHS)Clay Frost 149 Fr. Orem, Utah (Mountain View HS)BraidenHart 141 Fr. Kaysville,Utah(DavisHS)ZacJensen Hwt. Fr. WestJordan,Utah(CopperHillsHS)SylvanJohnson 149 So. CedarCity,Utah(CanyonViewHS/WilliamPenn)ColtonKiernan 174 Fr. Phoenix,Ariz.(DesertVistaHS)BenjaminKjar 125 Jr. Centerville,Utah(ViewmontHS)EricMcAllister 197 So. Sandy,Utah(HillcrestHS)ConnorMorgan 133 Fr. Rocklin,Calif.(DelOroHS)JustinMorrill 149 Jr. Logan,Utah(MountainCrestHS)JamisonMoss 157 So. Delta,Ohio(DeltaHS/OhioUniv.)JeffreyNewby 133 Sr. BrighamCity,Utah(BoxElderHS/BoiseStateUniv.)SeanPorter 141 Fr. Kaysville,Utah(DavisHS)FlintRay 133 Jr. Roy,Utah(RoyHS/BoiseStateUniv.)TuckerRay 133 Fr. Roy,Utah(BoxElderHS)Wyatt Ray 141 RS-Fr. Roy, Utah (Roy HS)BryarSaddoris 149 Fr. SpringCreek,Nev.(PaloVerdeHS)MonteSchmalhaus 165 Fr. Tooele,Utah(TooeleHS)DylanStadel Hwt. Fr. Lehi,Utah(LehiHS)GlennTerrano 133 So. LasVegas,Nev.(PaloVerdeHS/PortlandStateUniv.)JoshWilson 149 RS-Fr. Morgan,Utah(MorganHS)RichardWinger 157 RS-Fr. Centerville,Utah(ViewmontHS)JoshWood 197 Fr. Alturas,Calif.(ModocHS)

Head Coach: Greg Williams (Utah State ‘85) {Fourth Season} Assistant Coaches:KCRock&ErkinTadzhimetovStrength & Conditioning Coach: Marc Fenwick

2009-10 UVU WRESTLING ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

WOLVERINES BY YEAR

Senior (1) - JeffNewby

Juniors (5) -JebClark,CasenEldredge,BenKjar,JustinMorrill,andFlint Ray

Sophomores (5) - BradDarrington,SylvanJohnson,EricMcAllister,JamisonMoss,andGlennTerrano

Freshmen (19) - IkeruAbe,TraeBennett,MartyCarlson,AbnerCook,JakeFredrickson,ClayFrost,BraidenHart,ZacJensen,ColtonKiernan,Connor Morgan, Sean Porter, Tucker Ray,WyattRay,BryarSaddoris,MonteSchmalhaus,DylanStadel,JoshWilson,RichardWinger,andJoshWood

WOLVERINES BY WEIGHT CLASS

125 - TraeBennett,JakeFredrickson,andBenKjar*

133 - ConnorMorgan,JeffNewby*,FlintRay*,TuckerRay,and Glenn Terrano

141 - IkeruAbe,MartyCarlson,BraidenHart,SeanPorter,andWyattRay*

149 - ClayFrost,SylvanJohnson,JustinMorrill*,BryarSad-dorisandJoshWilson

157 - AbnerCook,JamisonMoss*andRichardWinger*

165 - JebClark*andMonteSchmalhaus*

174 - BradDarrington*andColtonKiernan

184 - CasenEldredge*andColtonKiernan

197 - EricMcAllisterandJoshWood*

Hwt - ZacJensenandDylanStadel**Denotes Probable Starters

Pronunciations

IkeruAbe Ah-bayBenKjar CareJustinMorrill MoralBryarSaddoris sa-Door-issMonte Schmalhaus Schmall-houseDylanStadel Sta-Dell


Entering his fourth year at the helm of Utah Valley University, head wrestling coach Greg Williams is coming off of his most successful year after he led the Wolverines to a school record in victories with an11-3clip in2008-09.Williams’UtahValleygrapplersalsoposteda 4-1 record in the Western Wrestling Conference, good enough for a secondplacefinishintheWWC.

InWilliams’threeseasonscoachingatUVUhehasatalliedanoverallrecordof26-26.Inhisfirstseason,2006-07,heposteda6-12recordandin2007-08hissquadfinishedat9-11andalsopickeduptheWol-verinesfirstdualvictoryinWesternWrestlingConferenceaction.

Willliams is the second coach in Utah Valley’s short history as theschoolwillbeginitsseventhseasonofNCAAcompetitionthisfall.

WilliamsbringstoUVUover20yearsofcoachingexperience,includ-ing13yearsastheownerandcoachoftheEliteWrestlingClubbeforecoming to Utah Valley.

He is a 14-time coach of the Utah National Wrestling Team and during hiscoachingcareerhastutoredover70highschoolAll-Americans.

Williams’pupilsincludetheformerUtahValleyassistantcoachJustinRuiz,the#1rankedGrecowrestlerat211lbs.Ruizisatwo-timeAll-AmericanatNebraskaandbronzemedalistattheWorldChampion-ships in 2005.

HebeganhiscoachingcareeratSkyViewHighSchoolinSmithfield,Utah,whereheledtheschooltoan87-8record.

Williams,anativeofSanDiego,California,graduatedfromUniversityHighSchoolin1979wherehewasaCaliforniaStateChampion.

From there, he moved on to Utah State University in Logan, Utah and wasanAll-Americanandathree-timeNCAAqualifierfortheAggies.

Williams graduated from Utah State in 1985 with a degree in Market-ingEducation.HeandhiswifeKristinhavetwochildren,AlexisandTaylor.

GREG WILLIAMSHead Coach (Utah State ‘85)Fourth Season (26-26 at UVU)


KCRockentershisfourthseasonastheassociateheadcoachatUVU.

Rock returns to the state of Utah, where he spent his high school days, after four seasons as an assistantontheUniversityofWyoming’swrestlingstaff.

PriortohisstintatWyoming,Rockspenttwoseasonscoachingathisalma-mater,BoiseState.

In2002,RockhelpedtheBroncostoaPac-10Championshipanda19thplacefinishattheNCAATournament.Rockalsohelpedcoach125-poundAll-AmericanBenVomBauertoa4thplacefinish

at the NCAA Tournament.

WhileawrestleratBoiseState,Rockwasatwo-timeNationalQualifier.HewasthePac-10Championat125-poundsin2000andwasnamedthePac-10Tournament’sMostOutstandingwrestlerafterpinningallfourofhisopponents,includingtopseedMichaelKawamuraofArizonaStateinthefinals.

PriortohistimeatBoiseState,RockwasanAll-AmericanatRicksCollegeinRexburg,Idaho.

Rock prepped at Morgan High School in Morgan, Utah, where he was a three-time Utah State Champion and High School All-American whilewrestlingforhisfather,John.

RockearneddegreeinKinesiologyfromBoiseStatein2001.Heandhiswife,Darelyn,havethreechildren;Keller,EmeryandAmelia.

KC ROCKAssociate Head Coach (Boise State ‘01)Fourth Season

ERKIN TADZHIMETOVAssistant Coach (Utah Valley ‘07)Second Season

ErkinTadzhimetoventershissecondseasonasanassistantcoachfor theWolverines in2009-10.

TadzhimetovreturnstoUVUasanassistantcoachafterwrestlingforUtahValleyfrom2003-06.Hetalliedanoverall recordof48winsand16 lossesduringhis twoseasonscompetingat133pounds.

DuringhistenureatUtahValley,Tadzhimetov’s48careervictoriesplaceshimsecondontheWol-verineall-timewinsrecordbook.Inhisseniorseason(05-06)hecollected30winswhichcurrentlyplaceshimsecondinUVUhistoryinsingle-season victories.

PriortowrestlingatUVU,TadzhimetovwrestledforColbyCommunityCollegeinColby,Kansasfortwoseasons.WhileatColbyCChewasaNJCAArunner-upin2003.

TadzhimetovgrewupinTashkent,UzbekistanwherehepreppedatOlympicSportSchool.Hewasanine-timeNationalChampionandathree-timeWorldJuniorPlacer.

TadzhimetovrecievedhisdegreeinBehavioralSciencewithanemphasisinSocialogyfromUtahValleyUniversityin2007.Heandhiswife,Lola, and their daughter Leyla reside in Orem.


MARC FENWICKStrength & Conditioning (Utah Valley ‘08)Second Season

Marc Fenwick is entering his second season at Utah Valley University as the Strength and Condi-tioning Coach in 2009-10.

Prior to coaching at UVU, Fenwick wrestled for the Wolverines under Coach Williams for two sea-sons,hisjuniorandsenioryears(06-08).Fenwicktalliedanoverallrecordof35-30atUVUwhilecompetingat174pounds.With35careervictoriesatUtahValleyFenwickiscurrentlyfifthontheWolverines all-time win list.

Prior to coming to Utah Valley, Fenwick wrestled at Western Wyoming College in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a two-year starter.

FenwickgraduatedfromViewmontHighSchoolinBountiful,Utahin2001wherehealsowrestledfortheVikings.HeplacedfifthatStateinwrestlingduringbothhisjuniorandseniorseasons.

HegraduatedfromUtahValleyUniversitywithaBachelorofScienceinBusinessManagementDecember2008.

GREG WILLIAMS CODY SANDERSON

UVU YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RECORDS

Coach Season Overall Conf. Rec.CodySanderson 2003-04 10-5 N/ACodySanderson 2004-05 3-12-1 N/ACodySanderson 2005-06 9-9 N/A

GregWilliams 2006-07 6-12 0-5(7th)GregWilliams 2007-08 9-11 1-4(6th)GregWilliams 2008-09 11-3 4-1(2nd)

The Utah Valley Wrestling NCAA program began in 2003-04.

The Wolverines joined the newly formed Western Wrestling Conference in its inaugural season in 2006-07.


UtahValleyUniversity’swrestlingprogramiscomingoffofitsbestseasonin its short seven year history as fourth-year head coach Greg Williams led hisWolverinestoaschoolrecord11-3overallrecordanda4-1clipintheWesternWrestlingConference.ThisyearWilliams’islookingforbigthingsfrom his returning starters as his goal is to help prepare his grapplers for the opportunity to wrestle at the NCAA Championships and he has put together a tough schedule that will help them get ready for it.

“We are in a good place right now,” Williams said. “Last year was a good testforustoseewhereweareandnowit’stimetoseewherewecango.Aslongaswecanfightthroughearlyinjuries,ourschedulewillhelpmen-tally and physically prepare us to get some guys to nationals this year.”

Itwillbearecord-breakingseason,asitwillmarkthefirstyearinUtahValleyUniversity’shistorythattheWolverineswillbefullyNCAADiv.ICer-tifiedandeligibleforpost-seasontournamentsandawards.Williamsalsowelcomeseightofhis10startersbackfromayearagoin2009-10.Wil-liams also welcomes a large highly touted recruiting class of 18 freshmen tothetablethatwillimmediatelyaddmuch-neededdepthtotheroster.

This year UVU will welcome the defending National Champions in the UniversityofIowatoUtahonFeb.6asthetwosquadswilllock-headsonneutralgroundinVernal.Pre-seasonNo.8-rankedBoiseState,willbeinOremthedaybeforeonFeb.5aswell.TheWolverineshavealsorequestedtowrestleagainsttop-25teamsOklahomaandArizonaStateattheLoneStarDualsinArlington,TexasonJan.16.

UtahValleywillbeginitsseasonNov.14attheWyomingInvitationalhost-edbytheUniversityofWyoming.TheWolverineswillthenhaveabusyweekendthefollowingweekontheEastCoast,astheywillbegintheirdualslate.OnNov.19,UVUwillwrestleatUNC-GreensboroinGreens-boro,N.C.,andwithGardner-Webb.ThenexttwonightstheWolverineswillhaveadualwithNCStateinRaleigh,N.C.andthentheywillfinishbycompeting at the NC State Open.

InDecembertheWolverineswillheadtotwoprestigiousearly-seasontournamentsintheCliffKeenLasVegasInvitationalandtheMidlandsChampionships.

TheWolverineswillthenlooktobuildontheirsuccessesthattheyhadinthe Western Wrestling Conference a year ago. UVU will kick-off confer-enceactionatAirForceonJan.28.AbigWWCdateontheschedulewillbetwodayslater,Jan.30,inLaramie,Wyo.,asUVUwillgohead-to-headwithWyomingandNorthernIowa.ItwillmarkthefirsttimeUVUandUNIwillcompeteasthePanthersandCowboyswilllikelybetop-25teamsalso.

UVUwillalsohostSouthDakotaStateandcompeteatNorthernColoradoinconferenceactionbeforeheadingtotheNCAAWestRegional/WWCChampionshipsinBrookings,S.D.,onMarch6.TheretheWolverineswillbelookingtogetasmanywrestlerstoqualifyfortheNCAAChampion-ships,whichwillbeheldinOmaha,Neb.,onMarch18-20.

“Thewholeteamisexcitedfortheopportunitytobeabletocompeteinthepostseason,”Williamsadded.“Itwillbegreattobeabletogotoconfer-ence and prove ourselves there and also to get some guys to nationals.”

UVU returns nine letterwinners, which includes eight of the 10 starters. LeadingthewayagainforUtahValleyagainwillbejuniorBenjaminKjarwhoisrankedNo.9inthepreseasonpollsat125-pounds.JeffreyNewbyistheloneWolverineseniorthisseason,astheWolverinesalsohavefivejuniorsandfivesophomorestogoalongwiththe18incomingfreshmen.

125 - BenjaminKjarisbackforonlyhisjuniorseasonwrestlingandisthemanat125-lbs.,forUVU.TheWolverine-StarhasalreadybecomeUVU’sAll-TimeRecordholderformostvictoriesinSchoolHistory,with68(39in07-08and29in08-09).WilliamsandKjarcouldn’tbehappierthatUVUisofficiallyeligiblefortheNCAAChampionshipsforthefirsttimeasKjarisbeginninghisquestattobecrownedUVU’sfirstNationalChampion.BehindKjarUtahValleywillhaveacoupleoftruefreshmanbackinghimupinJakeFredricksonandTraeBennett.

133 -SeniorJeffreyNewbyhasdroppeddownto133-lbs.,thisseasontobattlewithtwo-timeletterwinnerjuniorFlintRayfortheWolverinesstart-ingspot.Newbyhasdroppedaweightclassashehopinghe’llhaveaneasiertimeearningaspotatnationalsattheWestRegional.Bothwillmostlikelyseetimeat133-lbs.,aswellasmaybeevenat141-lbs.,too.Ray’syoungerbrotherTuckerwillbackthemupaswellasfreshmanConnorMorgan and the sophomore-transfer Glenn Terrano.

141 -Inaweightclassthatcouldseemultiplestarters,redshirt-freshmanWyattRaywillstrivetobetheguyat141-lbs.,thisyear.CurrentlyitlooksasthoughRaymightbesidelinedwithaninjuryforacoupleofweeksasfreshmenIkeruAbe,MartyCarlson,andSeanPorter,allmightseesomeactionat141-lbs.,too.

149 -JuniorJustinMorrillhasthemostexperienceunderhisbeltat149-lbs.,ashehas35careervictoriesintwoseasonsofactionatUVU.Morrillhadagood2008-09yearashewent23-13.Hewillbechallengedforhisstartingspotthoughwhenredshirt-freshmanJoshWilsongetsbackfromakneeinjuryinFeb.FreshmenClayFrost,SylvanJohnsonandBryarSad-dorisroundoutalarge149-lbs.,group.

157 -SophomoreJamisonMosswillbethestarterat157whenhegetshealthybutfornowUVUwilllookforredshirt-freshmanRichardWingertostepupandfillinwhilehe’sout.FreshmanAbnerCook,anIdahostatestandout high school wrestler will most likely redshirt this season.

165 -JuniorJebClarkwillbetheWolverinesgo-toguyat165wehegetshealthythisseason.Heputupa10-2clipindualslastyearwhilebattlingthrough injuries almost all season long. For now true-freshman Monte Schmalhaus, from Tooele, Utah, will get the opportunity to show Williams as well as his teammates what he can do.

174 -SophomoreBradDarringtonhadasuccessfulseasonfortheWolver-inesat174in2008-09ashewent18-12duringhisfreshmanyear.WithayearunderhisbeltWilliamshopesDarringtonwillonlygetbetter.HewillbepushedbyfreshmanColtonKiernanwhowillbackhimupat174.

184 - Casen Eldredge, the two-time letter-winner for UVU, will enter his ju-niorcampaignat184-lbs.,in2009-10.Eldredgehadaverysuccessfulsea-sonlastyearwherehewrestledhiswaytoa20-winseasonforWilliams’Wolverines.BehindEldredgewillalsobefreshmanColtonKiernan.

197-Withlastyear’ssingle-seasonwinsleadergoneonanLDSChurchmission,AdamFager,UVUwilllooktotrue-freshmanJoshWoodtostepinandtrytofillFager’slargeshoes.BehindWoodwillbesophomoreEricMcAllisterwhohimselfrecentlyreturnedfromservinganLDSChurchmis-sion.

Hwt. -TheWolverineswereverythinatheavyweightlastseason,butthisyeartheyrecruitedacoupleoftrue-freshmen,inDylanStadelandZacJensentofillthatvoid.Stadellookstohavetheearlyadvantageandbar-inginjurywillbethestarter2009-10.

2009-10 SEASON OUTLOOK WEIGHT CLASS BREAKDOWN


JEB CLARKAt Utah Valley University ... SOPHOMORE ~ (08-09):14-6overallrecord(10-2dualsand4-1WWC)...ateamcaptain...hadfourwinsviapinfallandfivebymajordecision...placedfourthattheHaroldNicholsOpeninAmes,IowaonNov.15,2008at165lbs....wonsevenofhislasteightmatchesontheyear...went3-0attheTracyBorahDualsonJan.24,2009inGunnison,Colo.,includingtwowinsbymajordecision...wasinvitedtoparticipateattheprestigiousMidlandsChampionshipsonDec.29-30inEvanston,Ill.,butwasunabletocompeteduetoinjury.

REDSHIRT ~ (07-08):Redshirted...posteda(6-4)recordwhilecom-petingat174poundsunattached.

Before Utah Valley: Wrestled at Spanish Fork High School in Spanish Fork, Utah ... posted a40-2recordhisseniorseasonfortheDons...helpedhisteamtofour region championships and two state championships ... was a two timestatechampionandfinishedthirdatseniornational...alsoplayedfootball.

Other College:WrestledatNorthwestCollegeinPowell,Wyomingduringthe2006-2007season...placedsecondatregionalsandtheNJCAANationals...helpedhisteamtoafourthplacefinishatNJCAANational.

Personal: BornAugust12,1985inPayson,Utah...sonofDavidandJoleneClark...graduatedfromSpanishForkin2004witha3.1GPA...major-inginhistory...enjoyspingpong,bowlingandwarball...servedanLDSmissiontoColoradoSprings,Colo.

165 lbs.

Junior

Spanish Fork, Utah

Spanish Fork HS


BRAD DARRINGTONAt Utah Valley University ... FRESHMAN ~ (08-09): 18-12overallrecord(6-6dualsand2-3WWC)...woneightoutofnineboutsfromNov.20,2008toJan.10,2009...placed fourth at the Northwest Wyoming Open on Nov. 8, 2008 and sixthattheHaroldNicholsOpeninAmes,IowaonNov.15,2008at174lbs. ...went2-0at theTracyBorahDuals inGunnison,Colo.onJan.24,2009...postedtwowinsbypinfallandthreebymajordecisiononthe year.

REDSHIRT ~ (07-08): Redshirted ... posted a (18-4) record while com-petingat184poundsunattached...went5-0at theCowboyOpeninLaramie,Wyo.,onNovember10,2007...finishedhisredshirtseasonbywinninghisfinal10matchesinarowwrestlingunattached.

Before Utah Valley: WrestledatShelleyHighSchoolinShelley,Idaho...posteda47-1re-cord his senior season for the Russets ... helped his team to four dis-trictchampionships...wasthe2007statechampion...twotimedistrictchampion ... and hold school records for most pins and most wins all-time ... also ran cross country in high school.

Personal: BornJune29,1989inOrem,Utah...sonofBradandValDarrington...graduated fromShelley in2007 ...majoring inhealtheducation ...enjoys running and having a good time.

174 lbs.

Sophomore

Shelly, Idaho

Shelly HS

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CASEN ELDREDGEAt Utah Valley University ... SOPHOMORE ~ (08-09): 20-10 overall record (9-5 duals and3-2 inWWC) ... named to theWWCAll-Academic Team with a 3.45 GPAstudying BusinessManagement/Entrepreneurship ... posted an eightmatchwinstreakduring themiddleof theseason ...went3-0at theTracyBorahDualsonJan.24,2009...recordedsixvictoriesbypinfall,fivemajordecisionsandonetechnicalfall...wonthe184lbs.divisionattheUVUOpenonJan.10,2009going3-0.

FRESHMAN ~ (07-08): 18-12overallrecord(12-7duals)...namedtotheWWCCommissioner’sHonorRollwitha3.43GPAwhilestudyingAviation ...went 3-1 at the JackHancock Invitational,November 17,2007inGolden,Colo.,theverynextdayalsopickedupthreevictoriesattheNorthernColoradoOpeninGreeley,Colo....finishedtheseasonoffbywinningeightconsecutivematches.

Before Utah Valley: Wrestled at Monticello High School in Monticello, Utah ... posted a 45-1 recordhisseniorseasonfortheBuckaroos...hehelpedhisteamtoathirdplacefinishatstate ...atstatehis freshmenseasonhefinishedfourth,thirdhissophomoreseason,secondhisjuniorseasonandfirsthisseniorseason...wastheMostValuableWrestler(intheupperweightdivisions)intheStateTournament...healsoplayedfootballandbase-ball,infootballwasfirst-teamAll-Statehisjuniorandsenioryears.

Personal: BornJune17,1986inLaGrange,Texas...sonofBradandCyndiEl-dredge ... graduated fromMonticello in 2004with a 3.7GPA ...wasa Honor Roll Student, on the National Honor Society, and a Sterling Scholar ... expected major isAviation Science ... enjoys motocross,snowboarding,andhunting...servedanLDSmissiontoEcuador...hiscousin Wade Eldredge also wrestled at UVU.

184 lbs.

Junior

Montic

ello, Utah

Montic

ello HS

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BENJAMIN KJARAt Utah Valley University ... SOPHOMORE ~ (08-09):29-8overall record(13-1dualsandaperfect5-0 inWWC)...finishedtheseasonranked19thNationallyat125lbs.byIntermat...nominatedfortheWesternWrestlingConferenceWrestleroftheYear,finishedthirdinthevoting...namedtotheWWCCoaches’HonorRollwitha3.08GPAwhile studying Business Management/Entrepreneurship ... a team captain ...wontheBestoftheWestOpenonNov.22,2008ashewent5-0at125lbs....placedattheCliffKeenLasVegasInvitationalandattheprestigiousMidlandsChampionshipsinEvanston,Ill.onDec.29-30...onlylossindualactionwastotheNo.8rankedTylerClarkofIowaState,ashefell4-2backonNov.13,2008...longestwinningstreakoftheseasonwas13...finishedtheyearwinninghisfinalninebouts inarow... recorded10victoriesbypinfall,sixbymajordeci-sionandonebytechnicalfall...helpedleadhisteamtoa11-3overallrecord(aSchool-Record for wins) and a 4-1 record in the WWC, good enough for a sec-ondplacefinish...afteronlytwoseason’satUVUhasnowbecometheAll-Timewinsleaderwith68.

FRESHMAN ~ (07-08):39-9overallrecord(12-2duals)...ateamcaptain...nowholdstheUVUrecordformostsingle-seasonoverallvictoriesat theDivision-Ilevelwith39...namedtheWesternWrestlingConferenceWrestleroftheWeekonJanuary30,2008aftergoingaperfect6-0duringthatpreviousweek...fin-ishedfourthattheprestigiousRenoTournamentofChampions,December18,2007inReno,Nev.,aftergoing4-2inthe125poundweight-class...tookfifthplaceattheEasternMichiganOpen,November3,2007inYpsilanti,Mich.,aftergoing6-1...placedsecondattheCowboyOpen,November10,2007inLaramie,Wyo., as he won three of his four matches on the day ... recorded 10 of his victo-riesviafall...bestwin-streakoftheseasonwasninevictoriesinarow...finishedtheseasonoffbygoinganimpressive15-2inhisfinal17matches.

REDSHIRT ~ (06-07):Redshirtedthe2006-07season.

Before Utah Valley: Is a three-timeNationalChampion in 2002 in Folkstyle,Greco-RomanandFreestyle...wrestledatViewmontHighSchoolinBountiful,Utah, helpingViewmont to its first state title in 2002 ... three-timeUtah statechampionfromsophomorethroughseniorseasons...wentaperfect38-0duringsophomoreseason,44-4asajuniorand43-2asasenior.

Personal:BornMay24,1983inPleasantGrove,Utah...sonofScottandStanaKjar...isanEagleScout...majoringinEntrepreneurshipatUtahValley...servedanLDSMissiontoTucson,Arizona...graduatedfromViewmontHSwitha3.4GPA and was named to the honor roll ... enjoys dancing, the outdoors, spray paint art and music ... his uncle, Shandell Smoot, was a national champion at Ricks College,whileanotheruncle,GregKjar,wrestledatBYU...choseUtahValleyso his family could follow his career ... one of the most highly recruited athletes signedbyUtahValley ...was recruitedbymanyschools includingOklahoma,BoiseState,Cornell,Minnesota,Missouri,Nebraska,Tennessee-ChattanoogaandArizonaState...hasnever lostahomemeet throughout juniorhigh,highschool, and college.

125 lbs.

Junior

Centerville, Utah

Viewmont HS


JUSTIN MORRILLAt Utah Valley University ...SOPHOMORE ~ (08-09): 24-13 overall record (8-6 duals and3-2 inWWC) ... was named to the Western Wrestling Conference All-Academ-icTeamwitha3.62GPAwhilestudyingSocialWork...wontheNorth-westWyomingOpenonNov.8,2008at149lbs....placedsecondattheUVUOpenonJan.10,2009andfourthattheHaroldNicholsOpeninAmes, IowaonNov.15,2008ashewent5-2...wonfivematchesbymajordecision,twobytechnicalfallandonebypinfall...begantheseasonwinningnineofhisfirst11matches.

REDSHIRT ~ (07-08): Redshirted the 2007-08 season ... posted a(10-4) record while competing at 141/149 pounds unattached ... went 4-2attheCowboyOpen,November10,2007inLaramie,Wyo.

FRESHMAN ~ (06-07):Was12-14overall(10-8duals)...hisfirstwinoftheseasoncameagainstAndrewChrisinger(Fall3:59)ofChadronStateattheCowboyOpeninLaramie,Wyoming11/11/07...hepickedupfourwinsattheTracyBorahDualsJanuary27,2007inGunnison,Colorado.

Before Utah Valley: PreppedatMountainCrestHighSchoolinHyrum,Utah...went36-10during his senior season ... helped the Mustangs to a 4A State Cham-pionship in 2002.

Personal: BornFebruary18,1985...graduatedfromMountainCrestwitha3.3GPA...amemberoftheathleticclub...isanEagleScout...servedanLDSMissioninVeracruz,Mexico...enjoysfishing,huntinganddanc-ing...sayshemakesa‘meanquesadilla’...parentsareScottandPamMorrill.

149 lbs.

Junior

Logan, Utah

Mountain

Crest H

S


JAMISON MOSSAt Utah Valley University ...FRESHMAN ~ (08-09): 4-6overallrecord(4-6dualsand2-3inWWC)...wasinjuredatthebeginningoftheseasonbutneededtocompetefor UVU when Wade Eldredge was injured as well ... went 2-1 at the TracyBorahDualsinGunnison,Colo.onJan.24,2009...beatfellowWesternWrestlingConferencefoe,MarcWermersenofSouthDakotaStatebyfall(2:21)onFeb.6,2009...wonhisfinalboutoftheseasonoverJosephStaffordofAirForce12-6.

Before Utah Valley:PreppedatDeltaHighSchool...posteda45-2recordhisseniorsea-son while competing at 145 pounds ... was a two-time State Champion (2004&2005),aStateRunner-up(2003)...afour-timeDistrictChamp,andcompileda163-16careerrecord...wastheDivision3MostOut-standingWrestlerin2005...alsoplayedfootballinhighschoolandwasathree-timeAllOhioDefensiveTackle.

Other College:RedshirtedatOhioUniversityinAthens,Ohioin2005-06.

Personal:GraduatedfromDeltaHighSchoolin2005witha3.2GPA...majoratUVU is Chemistry ... is an Eagle Scout ... served a mission for the Church ofJesusChristofJesusChristofLatter-DaySaintstoDesMoines,Iowa...alsorecruitedbyOklahomaState,Missouri,NorthCarolina,andOhio... parents are Perry and Tammy.

157 lbs.

Sophomore

Delta, Ohio

Delta HS


JEFFREY NEWBYAt Utah Valley University ... JUNIOR ~ (08-09): 20-10overllrecord(9-5dualsand2-3inWWC)...namedamemberof theWesternWrestlingConferenceAll-AcademicTeamwitha3.83GPAwhilestudyingBusinessManagement/Interna-tionalBusiness...placedfourthat theHaroldNicholsOpen inAmes,IowaonNov.15,2008ashewent5-2at141 lbs. ...went3-0at theTracyBorahDualsinGunnison,Colo.onJan.24,2009...recordedsixwinsbypinfallandthreebymajordecision...wonhisfinalmatchoftheyearbeatingTylerUntrauerofAirForcebymajordecision.

SOPHOMORE ~ (07-08):20-13overallrecord(12-7duals)...amem-beroftheWWCCommissioner’sHonorRollwitha3.78GPA,studyingBusinessManagement...tooksixthplace(141lbs.),going5-2,attheEasternMichiganOpen,November3,2007 inYpsilanti,Mich. ...wonthreeoutoffourcontests,twoofwhichwerebyfall,attheJackHancockInvitational,November17,2007inGolden,Colo....pickeduptwowinsattheLasVegasInvitational,November30,2007inLasVegas,Nev....wonhisfinaltwomatchesoftheseason,bothbymajordecision.

Other College: TransferredfromBoiseStatewherehewent11-16in2006-07.

Before Utah Valley: WrestledatBoxElderHighSchool inBrighamCity,Utah...posteda41-2 record his senior season for theBees ...was a four time statechampionandAcademicAll-State...alsoplayedbaseball.

Personal: BornDecember4,1983inBrighamCity,Utah...sonofJohnandKathyNewby...graduatedfromBoxElderin2002witha3.8GPA...majoringininternationalbusinessatUVU.

133 lbs.

Senior

Brigham C

ity, Utah

Box Elder H

S


FLINT RAYAt Utah Valley University ... SOPHOMORE ~ (08-09): 22-10 overall record (10-4 duals and 4-1 in WWC) ... named to the Western Wrestling Conference All-Academic Teamwitha3.69GPAwhilestudyingBusinessManagement/Interna-tionalBusiness...ateamcaptain...wontheBestoftheWestOpenat133lbs.whilegoing5-0onNov.22,2008...placedfifthattheHaroldNicholsOpeninAmes, IowaonNov.15,2008includingtwovictoriesovertwograpplersfromIowaState...pickedupthreevictoriesandwasonly one win away from placement at the prestigious Midlands Champi-onshipsinEvanston,Ill.onDec.29...went3-0attheTracyBorahDualsinGunnison,Colo.onJan.24,2009...finishedtheseasongoing8-1inhislastninebouts...recordedsixwinsbypinfall,fourbymajordecisionandonebytechnicalfall.

FRESHMAN ~ (07-08):16-11overallrecord(3-2duals)...namedtotheWWCCommissioner’sHonorRollwitha3.93GPA...pickedupthreevictoriesattheCowboyOpen,November10,2007inLaramie,Wyo.,ashewent3-2ontheday...finishedacombined9-2duringanimpressivetwo-daystretchNovember17-November18,2007attheJackHancockInvitationalinGolden,Colo.,andtheNorthernColoradoOpeninGree-ley,Colo.,includingwinningsixmatchesinthelatterevent.

Before Utah Valley: Wrestled at Roy High School in Roy, Utah ... posted a 40-2 record his senior season for the Lions ... was a two time state champion.

Other College: RedshirtedatBoiseStatethe2004-2005season.

Personal: BornApril25,1986inRoy,Utah...sonofRickandJanRay...gradu-atedfromRoyin2004witha3.9GPA,wasontheHonorRoll,NationalHonorSocietyandAcademicAll-State...majoringinInternationalBusi-nessatUVU...enjoyshuntingandmountainbiking...servedanLDSmissiontoBrazil...hisyoungerbrothersWyattandTuckeralsowrestlehere at UVU.

133 lbs.

Junior

Roy, Utah

Roy HS


IKERU ABE

141 lbs.

Freshman

Bountiful, Utah

Viewmont HS

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Viewmont High School ... was the 2009 Region 1 Out-standingWrestler...posteda39-3recordhissenior year ... wrestling team were two-time State Champions and two-time Region Cham-pions.

Personal: Graduated from Viewmont HS in 2009witha3.5GPA...enjoysvolleyball,camp-ing,pingpong,andbowling...alsorecruitedbyWestern Wyoming ... parents are Tsutomu and Miyuki.

MARTY CARLSON

141 lbs.

Freshman

Birmin

gham, Ala.

Vestavia H

S

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Vestavia High SchoolinBirmingham,Alabama...atwo-timeAlabamaStateChampion ... a Virginia StateRunner-up ... a Cadet Freestyle All-American ... high school team were State Champions.

Personal: Graduated from Vestavia High School in 2009 ... expectedmajor atUVU isundecided ... enjoys hunting, fishing, andhanging out with his friends ... his father Marty CarlsonplayedfootballatEastCarolina...alsorecruitedbyPurdue,Hofstra,andAppalachianState ... parents are Marty and Sherry.

TRAE BENNETT

125 lbs.

Freshman

Hooper, Utah

Fremont HS

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Fremont High School...aStateChampionin2009at119lbs.... a two-time Region 1 Champion and also a RegionRunner-up ... placedsixth inState in2007andfifthatStatein2008...posteda48-2record his senior season ... also played soccer and rodeo in high school.

Personal: Graduated from Fremont HS in 2009 ...expectedmajoratUVUisFirefighting/EMT...enjoysrodeo,soccer,snowboarding,camp-ing,andboating...alsorecruitedbyWesternWyoming ... parents are Todd and Trudy.

JAKE FREDRICKSON

125 lbs.

Freshman

Orem, Utah

Mountain

View H

S

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Mountain View HighSchool...aStateChampionat119lbs.in2009 ... a two-time State Placer ... a three-time team captain ... a four-year wrestling letter-winner ... a two-time Region Champ.

Personal: Graduated from MVHS in 2009 with a3.967GPA...anHonorRollstudentaswellas Academic All-State ... enjoys the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, and volleyball ...alsorecruitedbyWesternWyoming...parentsareShaneandJanell.

CLAY FROST

149 lbs.

Freshman

Orem, Utah

Mountain

View H

S

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Mountain View High School ... set the Takedown Record fortheBruins...posteda41-5recordhisse-nior year ... also played soccer in high school.

Personal: Graduated from Mountain View HS in2009witha3.83GPA...aHonorRollStu-dent as well as Academic All-Region ... the Se-nior Class President ... enjoys skydiving and basejumping...parentsareMikeandJanell.

ABNER COOK

157 lbs.

Freshman

Pocatello, Idaho

Pocatello HS

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Pocatello High School ... a two-time State Champion ... placed at State all four years ... set the Pocatello High SchoolWinRecordwith166,ashewent166-6in high school ... went undefeated his senior yearwitha43-0record...teamplacedthirdinStatein2009andsecondatTiger-Grizz.

Personal: Graduated from Pocatello HS in 2009 ... expected major at UVU is CriminalJustice ... his brother wrestled at WesternWyoming and was an All-American ... enjoys beatingBradDarringtonateverything ...par-entsareMarkandRobin.


BRAIDEN HART

141 lbs.

Freshman

Kaysville, Utah

Davis HS

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Davis HighSchool...aStateChampionat140lbs....aTeamMVP ... the Standard Examiner Athlete of theWeek ... won the Layton, Viewmont, and Rocky MountainRumble...posteda45-3recordhisse-nior season ... his wrestling team placed second inState...alsoplayedfootballinhighschool.

Personal: Graduated from Davis HS in 2009witha3.5GPA...wastheDavisMarketingGroupPresident...expectedmajoratUVUisBusiness...enjoys readinganddating ...his fatherBlakeHartwrestled atDixieState in 1987 ... also re-cruitedbySouthernVirginia,WesternWyoming,andKnoxCollege...parentsareBlakeandJen-nifer.

COLTEN KIERNAN

174 lbs.

Freshman

Phoenix, Ariz.

Desert Vista H

S

Before Utah Valley:PreppedatDesertVistaHighSchoolinPhoenix,Arizona...setthere-cordformostpinsandwinsatDesertVista...a State Champion his junior year and a State Runner-up his senior year ... posted a 40-2 overall record his senior season while wres-tling at 171 lbs. ... his teamwere three-timeRegion Champions.

Personal: Graduated from Desert Vista in2009...expectedmajoratUVUisBusiness...enjoysreading...alsorecruitedbyIowaLakes...parentsareJamesKiernanandLoriBell.

ZAC JENSEN

285 lbs.

Freshman

West Jordan, U

tah

Copper Hills H

S

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Copper Hills High School ... went to State as a second year wrestlerandplacedfourth...posteda34-4re-cordhissenioryear...alsoplayedfootballandbasketballinhighschool.

Personal: Graduated from Copper Hills High School in 2009 with a 3.39 GPA ... on theHonor Roll ... enjoys camping and riding mo-torcycles...alsorecruitedbySnowCollege...somethinguniqueisthat“Icandunkabasket-balleventhoughI’maheavyweightwrester”...parents are Scott and Laurie.

CONNOR MORGAN

133 lbs.

Freshman

Rocklin, C

alif.

Del Oro H

S

Before Utah Valley:PreppedatDelOroHighSchool in Loomis, Calif. ... posted a 50-5 re-cord his senior year ... placed fourth at the California State Championships ... a two-time LeagueChampion...SubSectionChampanda Masters Champ.

Personal:GraduatedfromDelOroHSin2009with a 3.8GPA ... enjoys hanging out at thebeach, longboarding, and boating ... chosetocometoUtahValleybecause“theyhaveagreat wrestling program and coaching staff and arenowNCAADivisionI”...parentsareChrisand Stephanie.

SYLVAN JOHNSON

149 lbs.

Sophomore

Cedar City, U

tah

Canyon View H

S

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Canyon View High School in Cedar City, Utah ... a two-time Fal-con Heart Winner ... wrestling team were Region Champions...alsoplayedfootballandbaseballinhigh school.

Other College: Attended William Penn University inOskaloosa,Iowain2006-07...wrestledtherehisfreshman year.

Personal: Graduated from Canyon View HS in 2006...expectedmajoratUVUisPhysicalEduca-tion ... an Eagle Scout ... served a mission for the ChurchofJesusChristofLatter-DaySaintstoDesMoines,Iowa...enjoyshiking...alsorecruitedbyWilliamPennandUpperIowa...parentsareTerryand Penny.

ERIC McALLISTER

197 lbs.

Sophomore

Sandy, Utah

Hillcrest HS

At Utah Valley University ... FRESHMAN ~ (06-07): Wrestled for the Wol-verinesthe2006-07season.

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Hillcrest High School...finishedwitha36-3recordincluding28 falls as a senior ... helped team to two re-gion championships and was a two-time state placer.

Personal: Born June 20, 1988 in Salt LakeCity,Utah...sonofDougandMaiMcAllister...enjoyshunting,fishingandsnowmobiling.


SEAN PORTER

141 lbs.

Freshman

Kaysville, Utah

Davis HS

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Davis HighSchool ... named the 2004 State Tournament Outstanding Wrestler ... a three-time Utah All-Star ... posted a 40-3 record his senior yearanda160-18overallhighschoolrecord...alsoplayedfootballfortheDartsandwastwo-timesecondAll-Regioninfootballaswellasamem-berofaStateChampionshipteamin2005.

Personal:GraduatedfromDavisHighSchoolin2007witha3.75GPA...aHonorRollstudent... received a Health and Human Service Hon-or Chord ... served a mission for the Church of JesusChristofLatter-DaySaints toLansing,Michigan ... parents are Alan and Lani.

TUCKER RAY

133 lbs.

Freshman

Roy, Utah

Box Elder H

S

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Box Elder HighSchool and Roy High School ... a State Champion andatwo-timeStateRunner-up...JuniorGrecoRo-manNationalRunner-up inFargo,N.D. in2009 ...set the Box Elder take down recordwith 187 in aseasonandtheBoxElderteampointrecordwith283... posted a 45-1 record his senior year and a overall highschoolrecordof139-27...theBeeswereRe-gion Champs in 2009.

Personal: Graduated from Box Elder HS in 2009witha3.83GPA...aHonorRollstudent...theSoph-omoreandJuniorBodyClassPresident’s...enjoysduckhunting,alltypesofhunting,andmountainbik-ing ... brothers Flint andWyatt Ray both currentlywrestleatUVU ...also recruitedbyNebraska,Co-lumbia,Wyoming,andNorthernColorado...parentsareRickandJan.

WYATT RAY

141 lbs.

Freshman

Roy, Utah

Roy HS

At Utah Valley University ...REDSHIRTED ~ (08-09): Redshirted the 2008-09 season...posteda2-3recordwhilecompetingun-attached on the year.

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Roy High School ...asaseniorposteda41-3recordcompetingat125 pounds ... was a State Champion as a junior and was second in State as a senior ... his team finishedfifthinState.

Personal: Graduated from Roy High School in 2008witha3.7GPA...aHonorRollstudentandwas on the National Honor Society ... a Student GovernmentOfficerallthreeyearsatRoy...enjoysDuckHunting...hisbrothersFlintandTuckeralsowrestleatUVU...hisparentsareRickandJan.

MONTE SCHMALHAUS

165 lbs.

Freshman

Tooele, Utah

Tooele HS

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Tooele High School ... a two-time State Champion ... four-time Region Finalist ... holds the record for the MostConsecutivePinsatTooeleHSwith16...wentundefeatedhissenioryearat43-0...went158-17overhiswrestlingcareeratTHS...alsoplayedfootballinhighschool.

Personal: Graduated from Tooele HS in 2009 witha3.5GPA...expectedmajoratUVUisEx-ercise and Sport Science ... enjoys ping pong andpoker...alsorecruitedbyWesternState...parents are Rod and Sharon.

BRYAR SADDORIS

149 lbs.

Freshman

Spring C

reek, Nev.

Spring C

reek HS

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Spring Creek High School in Spring Creek, Nev. ... a four-timeNevadaStateChampion...memberofatwo-time State Champion wrestling team ... the teamcaptain...alsoplayedfootballandbase-ballinhighschool.

Personal: Graduated from Spring Creek HS in2009...amemberoftheBBQClubinhighschool ...expectedmajoratUVU isKinesiol-ogy... enjoys camping, shooting, and snow-boarding...brotherwrestlesattheNavalAcad-emy ...also recruitedby theNavalAcademy,VMI,andCalStateBakersfield...parentsareBradandSusan.

DYLAN STADEL

285 lbs.

Freshman

Lehi, Uta

Lehi HS

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Lehi High School ... a three-time All-American ... a State Champion andaStateRunner-up ...posteda52-3 recordhis senior year while wrestling heavyweight ... also played football and track in high school ...wasAll-StateinfootballaswellasaStatePlacerinthediscus...wasfirstinRegionindiscus.

Personal: Graduated from Lehi High School in 2009witha3.8GPA...aHonorRollstudentandawrestling/footballAcademicAll-State...receivedtheHopeofAmericaAward...expectedmajoratUVU is pre-engineering ... enjoys snowboard-ing,wakeboarding,andwatchingmovies...alsorecruited byOregonState andOklahomaStatefor wrestling and Utah, Utah State, and Southern Utahforfootball...parentsareBobandMarni.


RICHARD WINGER

157 lbs.

Freshman

Centerville, Utah

Viewmont HS

At Utah Valley University ... REDSHIRT ~ (2006-07):Redshirtedthe06-07sea-son ... tore his LCL while competing unattached at thefirsttournamentoftheseason.

Before Utah Valley: Wrestled at Viewmont High School helping the Vikings to three consecutive Utah State Championships ... is a two-time individual state champion ... finished34-4during senior season ...named Most Outstanding Wrestler at 2006 StateTournament ... also played golf and ran cross coun-try at Viewmont.

Personal:BornJune23,1988inSaltLakeCity,Utah...sonofGary and Gina Winger ... is an Eagle Scout ... gradu-atedfromViewmontHighSchoolin2006witha3.6GPA ... served amission for the Church of JesusChristofLatter-DaySaintstoMalaga,Spain...en-joys80’sdancing,longboardinganddrinkingMate...alsorecruitedbyWesternWyoming.

JOSH WOOD

197 lbs.

Freshman

Alturas, Calif.

Modoc H

S

Before Utah Valley:PreppedatModocHighSchool in Alturas, Calif. ... a two-time State Placer (third and fourth) ... placed seventh at Nationals ... posted a 54-5 record his senior yearwhilewrestlingat215lbs.

Personal: Graduated from Modoc HS in 2009 ...enjoyshunting,fishing,andhangingoutwithhisfriends...alsorecruitedbymultipleschools... parents are Shaun and Patty.

GLENN TERRANO

133 lbs.

Sophomore

Las Vegas, N

ev.

Palo Verde H

S

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Palo Verde High School inLasVegas,Nevada ...holds theBestAll-Time Win Percentage at PVHS ... two-time Region Champion ... three-time State Placer and a two-time State Runner-up ... also pole vaulted on the track team in high school.

Other College: Attended Portland State Univer-sity in Portland, Oregon in 2008-09 ... wrestled at 125and133fortheVikings.

Personal: Graduated from Palo Verde HS in 2008 witha3.65GPA...wasaScholarAthlete...ma-joring inBiotechnologyatUVU ... enjoyssnow-boarding,running,andeating...alsorecruitedbyPortland State, Air Force, and the Naval Academy ...parentsareRobertandDiane.

JOSH WILSON

149 lbs.

Freshman

MOrgan, U

tah

Morgan H

S

At Utah Valley University ... REDSHIRT ~ (08-09): Redshirtedthe2008-09season...posteda11-3re-cord while competing unattached on the year.

Before Utah Valley: Prepped at Morgan High School ... posted a 41-3 record his senior seasonwhile competing at 145 pounds ... a two-time State Champion ... a State Runner-up ... three-time Re-gion Champion ... was a National Champion at the High School Nationals as a junior and placed third as asenior...wrestledforCoachWilliamsforsixyearsintheEliteWrestlingClub...alsoplayedfootballinhighschool,wassecondAll-State in footballandaRegionDefensiveMVP.

Personal: Graduated from Morgan High School in 2006witha3.9GPA...wasaHonorRollstudentandontheNationalHonorSociety...expectedmajoratUVUisBusinessManagementandBiology...servedaLDSmissiontoLeeds,England...alsorecruitedbyWyoming,UCDavis,NorthernColorado,andRider...parentsareKellyandLeisa.


TheWesternWrestlingConference(WWC),anNCAADivisionIwrestling-onlyalliance,willbeginitsfourthseasonofcompetitionin2009-10.TheWWCsent14wrestlers to the 2009 NCAA Wrestling Championships in St. Louis and saw the league’ssecondandthirdAll-AmericanscrownedwhenWyoming’sJoeLeBlancearnedAll-Americanhonorsbyplacingfifthat184-poundsandNorthernIowa’sMozaFaycapturedsixth-placehonorsinthe165-poundweightclass.

The2009NCAAWestRegional,whichwasheldattheButler-HancockHallonthecampusofNorthernColorado,servedasthecon-ferencetournamentforthethirdstraightseason.UNIwascrownedtheteamchampion,whileWyoming’sMarkBranchwasnamedtheleague’sCoachoftheYear.ThegoaloftheleagueistoreplacetheWestRegionalwiththeconferencetournament,whichwouldthenserveastheNCAAqualifier.

TheWWCenjoyedplentyofsuccessinitsinauguralyearofcompetition,whichincludedsending19wrestlerstothe2007NCAAWrestlingChampionships.ThefirstWWCtournamenttookplaceunderthetitleofNCAAWestRegionalonMarch3intheMcLeodCenteronUNI’scampus.The2009NCAAWestRegional/WesternWrestlingConferencetournamentwillbehostedbytheUniver-sityofNorthernColoradoandwilltakeplaceinButler-HancockHall.

The2007WestRegionalservedasthefirstnationalqualifierforthreeschoolsmakingthemovefromDivisionIItoDivisionI.NorthDakotaState,SouthDakotaStateandNorthernColoradoallsentwrestlerstotheNCAAChampionshipsforthefirsttimesincereclassifyingtoDivisionI.UtahValleyisalsoareclassifyinginstitutionandforthefirsttimeinschoolhistoryisnowfullyeligibleforthe postseason.

Withleaguemembersspreadoutoversixstatesandtwotimezones,schoolswillonlyberequiredtocompeteagainstfourleagueschoolsindualactiontobeeligiblefortheregularseasonconferencechampionship.Schoolswillbeencouragedtoscheduleasmanyconferenceschoolsaspossible.

TheWWCrecognizesstudent-athletesonbothaweeklyandfull-seasonbasis.IndividualawardsincludeWrestleroftheWeek;All-Conferenceteams;anAcademicAll-Conferenceteam;andWrestler,NewcomerandCoachoftheYearawards.Theleaguealso crowns a team champion following the conclusion of the regular season conference competition and the postseason tourna-ment.

ThegovernanceoftheWesternWrestlingConferencewillremainprimarilywiththememberinstitutions.Schedulingofcontests,assignmentofofficialsandcertainmediarelationsfunctionswillremainwithmemberinstitutions.Oneofthemajorbenefitsofhavingaleaguespreadoutsofaristheaddedexposure–bothintermsofmediaandrecruiting-innewdestinations.Theconferenceaffiliationisalsoexpectedtogeneratemuchinterestwithinthesevenschools’substantialalumnibase,whichnumbersnearly800,000combined.

ChartermembersoftheWesternWrestlingConferenceinclude:theUnitedStatesAirForceAcademy,NorthDakotaStateUniver-sity,theUniversityofNorthernColorado,theUniversityofNorthernIowa,SouthDakotaStateUniversity,UtahValleyUniversityandthe University of Wyoming.


Northern IowaJan.30,2010-Laramie,Wyo.

Name ........................UniversityofNorthernIowaLocation ...................................CedarFalls,IowaEnrollment ................................................13,080Nickname...............................................PanthersHead Coach.....................................BradPenrithRecordatUNI .......................... 80-63-4(9years)Career Record ............................................Same2008-09DualRecord(WWC)..............10-6(4-0)Letterman R/L ............................................... 11/6WrestlingSID .....................................Laurie WildEmail........................................... [email protected] ............................... (319)273-3783Fax.............................................. (319)273-3602Website ...................................UNIPanthers.com

Air ForceJan.28,2010-USAirForceAcademy,Colo.

Name .............. United States Air Force AcademyLocation ........................... USAF Academy, Colo.Enrollment ..................................................4,400Nickname................................................ FalconsHead Coach.....................................JoelSharrattRecord at AFA..............................19-31(3years)Career Record ............................................Same2008-09DualRecord(WWC).............. 4-12 (1-5)Letterman R/L ...............................................15/4WrestlingSID ..........................MelissaMcKeownEmail.................... [email protected] ............................... (719)333-9025Fax.............................................. (719)333-3798Website ........................ GoAirForceFalcons.com

WyomingJan.30,2010-Laramie,Wyo.

Name ............................... University of WyomingLocation ........................................Laramie, Wyo.Enrollment ................................................13,207Nickname..............................................CowboysHead Coach.....................................MarkBranchRecord at Wyoming ........................15-3(1Year)Career Record ............................................Same2008-09DualRecord(WWC)..............15-3(5-0)Letterman R/L .................................................9/4WrestlingSID .................................... Aaron VoosEmail...................................... [email protected] ............................... (307)766-2257Fax.............................................. (307)766-2346Website ...........................WyomingAthletics.com

North Dakota StateUVUandNDSUarenotcompetingthisyear.

Name ....................NorthDakotaStateUniversityLocation ............................................ Fargo,N.D.Enrollment ................................................12,527Nickname....................................................BisonHead Coach...............................BuckyMaughanRecordatNDSU .............. 443-136-12(44years)Career Record ............................................Same2008-09DualRecord(WWC)...........5-10-1 (2-4)Letterman R/L .............................................14/10WrestlingSID ...................................JennyBeamEmail............................ [email protected] ............................... (701)231-7197Fax.............................................. (701)231-8022Website .................................www.GoBison.com

South Dakota StateFeb.12-Orem,Utah

Name ...................SouthDakotaStateUniversityLocation ......................................Brookings,S.D.Enrollment ................................................12,376Nickname...........................................JackrabbitsHead Coach.......................................JasonLilesRecordatSDSU .................141-110-3(16years)Career Record .....................................230-138-42008-09DualRecord(WWC)........... 9-11-1(0-6)Letterman R/L ...............................................10-5WrestlingSID ..............................ChrisMcKeownEmail......................chris.mckeown@sdstate.eduOfficePhone ............................... (605)688-4822Fax.............................................. (605)688-5999Website .................................www.GoJacks.com

Northern ColoradoFeb.17,2010-Greeley,Colo.

Name .................University of Northern ColoradoLocation ........................................ Greeley, Colo.Enrollment ................................................10,831Nickname....................................................BearsHead Coach..................................JackMaughanRecord at UNC .................. 124-158-1 (21 years)Career Record ............................................Same2008-09DualRecord(WWC)........... 5-11-1(3-3)Letterman R/L ...............................................18/8WrestlingSID ...........................HeatherKennedyEmail.......................heather.kennedy@unco.eduOfficePhone ............................... (970)351-1065Fax.............................................. (970)351-1995Website ......................................UNCBears.com

Final 2008-09 WWC Standings

Conference OverallSchool W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Wyoming 5-0 1.000 15-3 .833NorthernIowa 4-0 1.000 10-6 .625Utah Valley 4-1 .800 11-3 .786NorthrenColorado 3-3 .500 5-11-1 .324NorthDakotaState 2-4 .333 5-10-1 .344AirForce 1-5 .167 4-12 .250SouthDakotaState 0-6 .000 9-11-1 .452


2008-09 UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINE WRESTLING INDIVIDUAL RECORDSName Overall Duals WWC Tourney Pins TF MD AkmalAdilov 6-4 0-0 0-0 6-4 0 1 3DiegoAvalon 10-14 3-5 1-3 7-9 1 0 0JebClark 14-6 10-2 4-1 4-4 4 0 5BradDarrington 18-12 6-6 2-3 12-6 2 0 3CasenEldredge 20-10 9-5 3-2 11-5 6 1 5WadeEldredge 10-9 2-3 0-0 8-7 4 0 2AdamFager 32-11 11-3 4-1 21-8 13 2 4NickFlores 6-5 0-0 0-0 6-5 2 0 1PaulJohnson 5-8 0-0 0-0 5-8 3 0 0BenKjar 29-8 13-1 5-0 16-7 10 1 6Shay Lawrence 1-4 0-0 0-0 1-4 0 0 0JustinMorrill 24-13 8-6 3-2 15-7 1 2 5JamisonMoss 4-6 4-6 2-3 0-0 1 0 0JeffNewby 20-10 9-5 2-3 11-5 6 0 3Ramsey Nijem 1-2 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 0 0JeremyNixon 2-4 0-0 0-0 2-4 1 0 0NickoParaso 3-4 0-0 0-0 3-4 2 0 1FlintRay 22-10 10-4 4-1 12-6 6 1 4WyattRay 2-3 0-0 0-0 2-3 0 0 0SkylerRobertson 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0AlexSipherd 3-12 1-2 0-0 2-10 0 0 0JoshWilson 5-3 0-0 0-0 5-3 1 1 1

2008-09 UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINE WRESTLING SCHEDULE/RESULTSDate Meet/Dual Location ResultNov. 1, 2008 Green & Gold Intrasquad Dual Orem, Utah Gold-26/Green-15Nov. 8, 2008 Northwest Wyoming Open Powell, Wyo. NTSNov.13,2008 @#2IowaState Ames,Iowa L,39-0Nov.15,2008 HaroldNicholsOpen Ames,Iowa NTSNov.19,2008 @#10BoiseState Boise,Idaho L,34-10Nov.20,2008 @PortlandState Portland,Idaho W,32-7Nov.20,2008 vs.SimonFrasier Portland,Idaho W,49-6Nov.22,2008 BestoftheWestOpen Crater,Ore. NTSDec.3,2008 vs.WesternState(Colo.) St.George,Utah W,20-19Dec.5-6,2008 CliffKeenLasVegasInvitaional LasVegas,Nev. 25thof44Dec.13,2008 NebraskaKearneyLoperOpen Kearney,Neb. NTSDec.29-30,2008 MidlandsChampionships Evanston,Ill. 32ndof47Jan. 10, 2009 UVU Open Orem, Utah NTSJan.10,2009 TracyBorahDuals Gunnison,Colo. 3-0 @ Western State Gunnison, Colo. W, 28-12 vs.MesaState Gunnison,Colo. W,40-6 vs.ColoradoState-Pueblo Gunnison,Colo. W,38-3Jan. 31, 2009 Northern Colorado* Orem, Utah W, 23-16Feb.6,2009 SouthDakotaState* Brookings,S.D. W,35-14Feb.7,2009 @NorthDakotaState* Fargo,N.D. W,18-15Feb.7,2009 vs.MinnesotaState-Moorhead Fargo,N.D. W,31-13Feb. 13, 2009 Wyoming* Orem, Utah L, 21-15Feb. 20, 2009 Air Force* Orem, Utah W, 36-6


2003-04 (10-5) Opponent Date ResultNorthIdahoCollege 11/13/03 W,23-18AirForce 12/3/03 L,3-35WesternState 12/13/03 L,18-24

LoneStarDuals(Arlington,Texas)Nebraska-Kearney 1/3/04 W,24-19Harvard 1/3/04 W,22-20#19Wisconsin 1/3/04 L,15-26MissouriBaptist 1/3/04 W,30-12

WesternWyoming 1/17/04 W,24-13Colo.SchoolofMines 1/17/04 W,28-13AdamsState 1/30/04 W,22-15

NorthernColorado 1/31/04 W,17-15BoiseState 2/14/04 L,4-31@NorthernColorado 2/26/04 L,11-26

2004-05 (3-12-1) Opponent Date ResultWolverineDuals(Orem,Utah)#5IowaState 11/20/04 L,15-41Adams State 11/20/04 L, 19-22BoiseState 11/20/04 L,12-30

So.Ill-Edwardsville 1/2/05 W,36-15Missouri 1/2/05 L, 0-48Maryland 1/2/05 L,9-35

NorthernColorado 1/7/05 L,12-27

SunDevilDuals(Tempe,Arizona)ArizonaState 1/10/05 L,3-36CSUBakersfield 1/10/05 L,3-41Embry-Riddle 1/10/05 L,21-26

PortlandState 1/13/05 W,28-21@ Western State 1/20/05 T, 18-18@PortlandState 1/28/05 W,26-16Wyoming 2/12/05 L,15-33NorthDakotaState 2/18/05 L,10-25NorthernColorado 2/18/05 L,7-38

2005-06 (9-9) Opponent Date Resultat#7IowaState 11/11/05 L,9-33WesternState 12/10/05 L,16-22

LoneStarDuals(Arlington,Texas)Harvard 1/7/06 L,9-40Navy 1/7/06 L,7-39Oklahoma 1/7/06 L,4-47CentralOklahoma 1/7/06 L,6-35

@PortlandState 1/11/06 W,30-15

Oregon ClassicPacific(Ore.) 1/13/06 W,37-12Oregon 1/13/06 L,16-31

NorthernColorado 1/16/06 L,21-23

CowboyDualsWesternWyoming 1/21/06 W,26-21@Wyoming 1/21/06 W,26-19

@AdamsState 1/28/06 W,24-15SouthDakotaState 2/4/06 WNorthDakotaState 2/7/06 L,16-19PortlandState 2/11/06 W,30-17AirForce 2/24/06 W,24-20@NorthernColorado 2/24/06 W,32-10

2006-07 (6-12, 0-5 WWC)Opponent Date ResultJackHancockDuals(Golden,Colorado)OregonState 11/18/06 L,0-49JamesMadison 11/18/06 L,12-30MesaState 11/18/06 W,26-12Newman 11/18/06 W,33-14

@PortlandState 12/9/06 W,26-19

LoneStarDuals(Arlington,Texas)NorthCarolina 1/6/07 L,9-36Army 1/6/07 L,6-41#4Oklahoma 1/6/07 L,0-47

NorthernColorado* 1/13/07 L,13-30@NorthDakotaState* 1/19/97 L,0-46@SouthDakotaState* 1/20/07 L,6-34

TracyBorahDuals(Gunnison,Colorado)MesaState 1/27/07 W,35-10@WesternState 1/27/07 L,3-41AirForce 1/27/07 W,26-9NewMexicoHighlands 1/27/07 W,30-15

Wyoming* 2/3/07 L,9-32UCDavis 2/10/07 L,12-36AirForce* 2/17/07 L,6-38

2007-08 (9-11, 1-4 WWC)Opponent Date ResultJackHancockDuals(Golden,Colorado)Oregon 11/17/07 L,13-22ColoradoSchoolofMines11/17/07 W,37-3Newman 11/17/07 W,29-13AirForcePrep 11/17/07 W,48-0

@UCDavis 12/15/07 L,15-21SouthDakotaState* 1/3/08 W,39-4

LoneStarDuals(SouthGrandPrairieDuals)#14Wisconsin 1/5/08 L,7-28Brown 1/5/08 L,30-10Oklahoma City 1/5/08 W, 21-18Eastern Michigan 1/5/08 L, 12-21

@AirForce* 1/25/08 L,6-33

TracyBorahDuals(Gunnison,Colorado)MesaState 1/26/08 W,34-6@WesternState 1/26/08 L,6-37NewMexicoHighlands 1/26/08 L,14-18GrandCanyon 1/26/08 W,33-12

NorthDakotaState* 1/28/08 L,10-23@NorthernColorado* 2/8/08 L,10-28@Wyoming* 2/9/08 L,15-20MesaState 2/15/08 W,38-7PortlandState 2/18/08 W,35-9

2008-09 (11-3, 4-1 WWC)Opponent Date Result@#2IowaState 11/13/08 L,0-39@#10BoiseState 11/19/08 L,10-34@PortlandState 11/20/08 W,32-7vs.SimonFrasier 11/20/08 W,49-6vs.WesternState 12/3/08 W,20-19

TracyBorahDuals(Gunnison,Colorado)@ Western State 1/24/09 W, 28-12MesaState 1/24/09 W,40-6Colo.State-Pueblo 1/24/09 W,38-3

NorthernColorado* 1/31/09 W,23-16@SouthDakotaState* 2/6/09 W,35-14@NorthDakotaState* 2/7/09 W,18-15vs.Minn.State-Moorhead2/7/09 W,31-13Wyoming* 2/13/09 L,15-21AirForce* 2/20/09 W,36-6

*DenotesConferenceDual


Sam Allen - 2007-2008 Year Indiv.Record 07-08 27-12Totals 1 27-12

Tyler Allen - 2003-2004 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 1-1Totals 1 1-1

Ryan Argyle - 2003-2004 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 7-10Totals 1 7-10

Diego Avalon* - 2004-Present Year Indiv.Record 04-05 1-7 08-09 10-14Totals 2 11-21

Cory Bastian - 2003-2005 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 0-1 04-05 0-3Totals 2 0-4

Ivan Bigney - 2003-2006 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 10-15 04-05 9-13 05-06 17-13Totals 3 36-41

Mark Blain - 2004-2005 Year Indiv.Record 04-05 3-7Totals 1 3-7

Jesse Breinholt - 2003-2005 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 3-7 04-05 0-0Totals 2 3-7

Kyle Burnett - 2005-2006 Year Indiv.Record 05-06 1-2Totals 1 1-2

Jeb Clark* - 2008-Present Year Indiv.Record 07-08 Redshirted 08-09 14-6Totals 2 14-6 Tanner Cowan - 2003-2006 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 7-15 04-05 15-13 05-06 14-18Totals 3 36-46

Darren Cooper - 2003-2005 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 12-13 04-05 6-12Totals 2 18-25

Brad Darrington* - 2007-Present Year Indiv.Record 07-08 Redshirted

08-09 18-12Totals 2 18-12

Mark Dennis - 2006-2008 Year Indiv.Record 06-07 2-7 07-08 12-13Totals 2 14-20

Casen Eldredge* 2007-Present Year Indiv.Record 07-08 18-12 08-09 20-10Totals 2 38-22

Wade Eldredge - 2008-2009 Year Indiv.Record 08-09 10-9Totals 1 10-9

Adam Fager - 2008-2009 Year Indiv.Record 08-09 32-11Totals 1 32-11

Marc Fenwick - 2006-2008 Year Indiv.Record 06-07 16-17 07-08 19-13Totals 2 35-30

Nathan Gardner - 2007-2008 Year Indiv.Record 07-08 12-16Totals 1 12-16

Billy Green - 2003-2008 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 6-12 07-08 17-18Totals 2 23-30

Darrin Harris - 2003-2005 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 4-5 04-05 3-10Totals 2 7-15

Brandon Kaugman - 2003-2004 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 0-1Totals 1 0-1Nate Kearsley - 2007-2008 Year Indiv.Record 07-08 10-21Totals 1 10-21

Benjamin Kjar* - 2006-Present Year Indiv.Record 06-07 Redshirted 07-08 39-9 08-09 29-8Totals 3 68-17

Brandon Meise - 2004-2005 Year Indiv.Record 04-05 1-4Totals 1 1-4

DJ Meis - 2005-2006 Year Indiv.Record 05-06 2-11Totals 1 2-11

Mitchell Morgan - 2003-2005 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 12-6 04-05 2-7Totals 2 14-13

Justin Morrill* - 2006-Present Year Indiv.Record 06-07 12-14 07-08 Redshirted 08-09 24-13Totals 3 36-27

Jesse Mortensen - 2003-2005 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 3-5 04-05 0-1Totals 2 3-6

Jamison Moss* - 2008-Present Year Indiv.Record 08-09 4-6Totals 1 4-6

Jeff Newby* - 2007-Present Year Indiv.Record 07-08 20-13 08-09 20-10Totals 2 40-23

Ramsey Nijem - 2006-2009 Year Indiv.Record 06-07 Redshirted 07-08 10-11 08-09 1-2Totals 3 11-13

Dallin Norton - 2005-2006 Year Indiv.Record 05-06 14-13Totals 1 14-13

Josh Pappas - 2005-2006 Year Indiv.Record 05-06 1-2Totals 1 1-2


Daniel Polkowske - 2005-2006 Year Indiv.Record 05-06 17-16 Totals 1 17-16

Justin Rawle - 2003-2007 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 3-13 04-05 4-10 05-06 17-18 06-07 17-16Totals 4 41-57

Flint Ray* - 2007-Present Year Indiv.Record 07-08 16-11 08-09 22-10Totals 2 38-21

Mark Ripplinger - 2004-2005 Year Indiv.Record 04-05 5-10Totals 1 5-10

Michael Robbins - 2004-2005 Year Indiv.Record 04-05 0-2Totals 1 0-2

Skyler Robertson - 2007-2009 Year Indiv.Record 07-08 1-14 08-09 0-0Totals 2 1-14

Devin Siddoway - 2005-2006 Year Indiv.Record 05-06 7-18Totals 1 7-18

Alex Sipherd - 2008-2009 Year Indiv.Record 08-09 3-12Totals 1 3-12

Mark South - 2004-2007 Year Indiv.Record 04-05 Redshirted 05-06 7-9 06-07 2-4Totals 3 9-13

Ryan Stevens - 2003-2004 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 1-2Totals 1 1-2

Garret Story - 2005-2006 Year Indiv.Record 05-06 3-14Totals 1 3-14

Nick Swenson - 2005-2006 Year Indiv.Record 05-06 0-2Totals 1 0-2

Erkin Tadzhimetov - 2003-2006 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 18-8 04-05 Redshirted 05-06 30-8Totals 3 48-16

Jamie Thornblad - 2005-2006 Year Indiv.Record 05-06 1-14Totals 1 1-14

Kellen Tsosie - 2003-2004 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 0-1Totals 1 0-1

Talon Vickers - 2004-2006 Year Indiv.Record 04-05 11-12 05-06 22-10Totals 2 33-22

Gehrhart Vuksinick 2007-2008 Year Indiv.Record 07-08 13-19Totals 1 13-19

Wayne Watts - 2003-2005 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 15-14 04-05 8-16Totals 2 23-30 Dugan Wightman - 2004-2005 Year Indiv.Record 04-05 3-7Totals 1 3-7

Zach Williams - 2007-2008 Year Indiv.Record 07-08 4-11Totals 1 4-11

Logan Wilson - 2007-2008 Year Indiv.Record 07-08 6-12Totals 1 6-12

Ben Wiscombe - 2003-2004 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 10-6Totals 1 10-6

Clayton Wolf - 2003-2007 Year Indiv.Record 03-04 3-4 04-05 7-13 05-06 4-4 06-07 5-12Totals 4 19-33 * Wrestlers on the 2009-10 Roster

Benjamin Kjar (pictured above) is the all-time record holder for the most career wins at UVU and

he is only entering his junior season.

Career Wins Record Book1. Ben Kjar (2007-09) 68

2. Erkin Tadzhimetov (2003-06) 48

3. Justin Rawle (2003-07) 41

4. Jeff Newby (2007-09) 40

5. Casen Eldredge (2007-09) 38

5. Flint Ray (2007-09) 38

Single Season Wins Record Book1. Ben Kjar (2007-08) 39

2. Adam Fager (2008-09) 32

3. Erkin Tadzhimetov (2005-06) 30

4. Ben Kjar (2008-09) 29

5. Sam Allen (2007-08) 27

6. Justin Morrill (2008-09) 23

BeginningsAs World War II loomed, the U.S. needed skilled craftsmen to produce arms

and ammunition for the Allied Forces. For this purpose, in 1941 Hyrum E.

Johnson brought vocational classes offered around Utah to one central Provo

location (now the site of the East Bay Business Park).

ExpansionAfter the war, the State Legislature made the school a permanent state institu-

tion and named Wilson W. Sorensen director in 1945. The next two decades

were filled with expansion; enrollment skyrocketed after Sorenson moved the

school to 1300 North University Avenue in Provo, overloading campus capaci-

ties. After several name changes, in 1967 the school became Utah Technical

College at Provo and began awarding associate degrees.

A New HomeThe demand for more space prompted college officials to purchase and begin

building on a large piece of farmland in southwest Orem adjacent to Interstate

15, the site UVSC occupies today. In 1982, J. Marvin Higbee became the

third president of the institution. During Higbee’s five years as president, the

College increased its offerings and in 1987 became Utah Valley Community

College.

A Foundation for the FutureKerry D. Romesburg was appointed president in 1988. He emphasized inter-

national education, arts and humanities and short-term training throughout

the College’s curriculum and improved the face of campus by adding and ex-

panding buildings. Through his efforts, voter-approved funding was obtained

for an 8,500-seat special events center (McKay Events Center) on campus as

well as the Wasatch Mountain Campus. Under his leadership, the institution

became Utah Valley State College in 1993 and began offering bachelor degrees.

Forging AheadIn 2003, College officials conducted a national search for a new president,

ultimately welcoming William A. Sederburg to the helm of UVSC. Sederburg

wasted no time in working with local and state officials to put in place a plan

for obtaining university status for UVSC. The feat was accomplished when

the Utah State Legislature and Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. unanimously

approved UVSC university status beginning July 1, 2008 and the new name of

Utah Valley University. With the change will come the addition of a handful

of master degrees, a new state of the art library/digital learning center and a

wealth of benefits for the local community.

Central Utah Vocat ional School ( 1941-63) Utah Trade Technical Inst i tute ( 1963-67 ) Utah Technical Col lege at Provo ( 1967-87 )

Utah Val ley Communit y Col lege ( 1987-93) Utah Val ley State Col lege ( 1993- 2008)

U T A H V A L L E Y U N I V E R S I T Y

Utah Valley University President

Dr. Matthew S. HollandIn March, 2009, the State Board of Regents selected

Dr. Matthew S. Holland as the 6th president of Utah

Valley University (UVU). He succeeds President William

Sederburg, who was named Commissioner of Higher

Education in August 2008. Dr. Elizabeth Hitch has been

serving as the interim president.

Dr. Holland has held several leadership positions in

higher education. He currently serves as the chairman of

the American Heritage Faculty Group at BYU, and was

the associate director of BYU's London Study Abroad

Program in 2008. Dr. Holland has taught a variety of

courses including American Heritage, Modern Political

Philosophy, and Public Ethics. Since 1996, Dr. Holland

has worked as a part- time independent management

consultant. He also worked as a special assistant to

Governor Michael O. Leavitt from 1992 to 1994 and

as Chief of Staff to the CEO of the Monitor Group in

Cambridge, Massachusetts from 1992 to 1994.

Dr. Holland holds doctorate and master degrees in

political science from Duke University and a bachelor's

degree in political science from BYU. From 2005- 2006,

he served as a Fellow in the James Madison Program in

American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton Univer-

sity, and as the Raoul Wallenberg Scholar at Hebrew

University of Jerusalem in 1991.

Dr. Holland's work has been published in several

articles, books, and presentations. He has also received

several professional awards and recognitions. He and his

wife, Paige, are the parents of four children Jake (11),

Mitzi (9), Grace (6), and Daniel (3).

Our Mission

Utah Valley University is a teaching institution which

provides opportunity, promotes student success, and

meets regional educational needs. UVU builds on a

foundation of substantive scholarly and creative work

to foster engaged learning. The university prepares

professionally competent people of integrity who, as

lifelong learners and leaders, serve as stewards of a

globally interdependent community.

UVU VP for Student Affairs

Cory L. Duckworth

Cory L. Duckworth was appointed as Vice President for Student Affairs and Strategic Planning at Utah Valley University in August 2003. His 20-year career in higher education has focused on providing students with life enriching educational experiences. Prior to his present appointment he served as Vice President for Advancement and Marketing at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Following his graduation from the University of Utah College of Law (UT), Duckworth worked as a political science instructor at Southern Utah University (UT). At that same institution he accepted the position of Assistant Director of Development.

He later worked at Minot State University (ND) as Executive Assistant to the President for Planning and Development, Director of the St. Cloud State University Foundation (MN), and Associate Vice President for Insti-tutional Advancement at Utah Valley University (UT).

Throughout his career, Duckworth has initiated a wide range of strategies for the benefit of students and the acad-emy. He has raised substantial funds from private sources in support of these efforts.

He currently serves as Chair of the UVU Strategic Direc-tions Advisory Board, Director of the Utah Valley Execu-tive Leadership Forum, Board Director for Region V of the National Association of Student Personnel Adminis-trators, and Board Director of the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority.

Utah ValleyThe Utah Valley combined the quaintness of small town life and the conveniences of a metropolitan area to create an enticing community. From the majestic Wasatch Mountains in the east to glisten-ing Utah Lake in the west, there are countless activities from which to choose.

For the outdoor enthusiasts, there are a number of scenic trails, including the Squaw Peak Trail, Alpine Scenic Backway and Stewart Falls Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding.

Deer Creek Reservor, snuggled in the heart of Provo Canyon, is a favorite spot for many water lovers.

Utah is known for its natural beauty. Several National Parks, including Zion National Park and Arches National Park in Moab, are popular spots for tourists. Lake Powell, in southeast Utah and into Arizona, is a boaters paradise.

During the cold winter months you can take to the slopes to ski or snowboard on some of the world’s greatest powder. Home of the 2002 Olympics, Utah has some of the world’s most celebrated and renowned ski resorts.

Robert Redford’s Sundance Ski Resort is just a short 15-minute drive up Provo Canyon and there are also numerous resorts in Park City, just 45 through the same canyon.

Those who shy away from Mother Nature can find shelter at comedy clubs, dance clubs and over 100 restaurants. The University Mall, in Orem, along with the Shops at Riverwoods and Provo Towne Center Mall offer Utahns a complete shopping, restaurant and movie-going experience.

Honored as one of America’s most livable cities, Orem is a strong family and community environ-ment.

Dr. DJ SmithSenior Associate Athletic Director

Megan KennedySenior Woman Administrator

Brad MertzAssistant AD; External Operations

Nate MathisAssistant AD; Corporate Partners

Director of Athletics

Michael V. JacobsenMichael V. Jacobsen is in his 26th year as the Director of Athlet-ics at Utah Valley. With Jacobsen leading the way, Utah Valley has made a successful—and unprecedented—jump from the junior college ranks to official NCAA Division I status. The Utah Valley athletic department continues to succeed as it transitions through the NCAA provisional period to full Division I status. In addition to the progress through the provisional period, Jacobsen spearheaded UVU’s new conference affiliation with the Great West Conference.

Athletic facilities have also been a major focus for Jacobsen during his years at Utah Valley. The first was the Shurian Family Activity Center, followed by the David O. McKay Center and Brent Brown Ball Park. Major renovations have taken place with the Wolverine softball field and the Wolverine soccer field. Most recently, the school announced plans for the new Hal Wing Track and Field, which is set begin construction in early 2009.

Jacobsen was named the NACDA Athletic Director of the Year for the Junior/Community College West Region in 2000 and was the recipient of the William L. Miller Award in 2001, which is the administrator of the year award for the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA).

Jacobsen has been active in the athletic community, serving on a number of local, regional and national positions. He was the Director of Region 18 of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). He has served on the NJCAA committees for Division 1 basketball and football. He is a past President of the National Alliance of Two Year College Athletic Administra-tors, and was on the Executive Committee for the NJCAA. He has served on the Executive Committee of the National Associa-tion of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, and is Past President of the Utah Chapter of the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame. He has also been the President of the Utah Football Coaches Association and President of the Professional Association of College Employees at UVSC. He has served on the Utah County Cancer Board and is a past President of the Provo Rotary Club.

Jacobsen is originally from San Diego, California. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Brigham Young University. Before coming to Utah Valley, he was at Springville High School in Springville, Utah, where he was the head football coach for 16 years and an assistant principal for three years. He and his wife, Alice, reside in Springville. They have four children and 13 grand children.

Athletic Administration

UVU Head Coaches

Sam AtoaVolleyball

Brent AndersonSoccer

Chris CurranWomen’s Golf

Todd FairbourneSoftball

Scott HouleCross Country/Track & Field

Dick HunsakerMen’s Basketball

Eric MadsenBaseball

Cathy NixonWomen’s Basketball

Clark RustandMen’s Golf; Dir. of Golf

Greg WilliamsWrestling

Get all your updated news and info at the official website of UVU Athletics:

WolverineGreen.com

Athletic Facilities

The Shurian Family Activity Center is a multi-purpose athletic complex and is

home to Utah Valley University volleyball and wrestling. The 2,000 seat facility

was named after the family of Chris and Stephanie Shurian in the fall of 2006.

The 8,500 seat McKay Center opened on February 13, 1996 when a crowd of 6,213 cheered the Wolverines to an 87-81 win over Salt Lake Commu-nity College.

Since its move to NCAA Division I athletics, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams have enjoyed tremendous success inside The McKay Cen-ter.

In the fall of 2008, the basketball locker room was renovated to include more space, larger lockers and a lounge and study area for coaches and play-ers.

Wolverine Softball Field, the softball diamond, located

west of the McKay Center has been the home of Wolverine

softball since 1996.

A new scoreboard was put up for the 2008 season. In 2000,

head coach Todd Fairbourne led the Wolverines to the

NJCAA title.

Clyde Field is the home for Utah Valley women’s soccer. An added walkway

and new bleachers were installed in 2005 to accommodate fans. During the

summer of 2007, the Utah Valley athletic department began upgrading its

facility. The field now has increased seating, a level playing field with new

sod and an improved drainage system.

Brent Brown Ballpark made its debut on March 24,

2005 when the Wolverines knocked off in-state foe

Southern Utah 5-3.

The 2,500 seat stadium also has room for 2,500 more

fans on the grass berm down the third base line and

in left field. It boasts both home and visitor clubhous-

es and batting cages, a Gold’s Gym inside the stadium

and a state of the art scoreboard that make it one of

the top college baseball facilities in the nation.

The new $1.2 million Hal Wing Track & Field

will be feature seating available for 1,500 people in

bleachers and numerous grass berms will be land-

scaped on which spectators can also sit. A press box

will also be part of the project.

In the fall of 2007, the newly remodeled 24,000 square foot Wolverine Service Center opened giving UVU athletics a new facility including a 6,000 square foot academic center and computer lab with a lounge, kitchen and offices for compli-ance, academic advising and financial aid.

The Wolverine Service Center also houses new marketing offices, classrooms and additional space for equipment, athletic training and doctor offices.

Cross country, track & field, soccer and wrestling all have coaches offices and locker rooms in the new facility. The wrestling program also boasts an 8,000 square foot practice facility, locker room and coaches offices.

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It’s Official!!!The Utah Valley University athletics department was notified on Tuesday, July 7 by NCAA Membership Services of its unanimous approval to lift the school’s provisional status and accept it as an official member of NCAA Division I. The move completes the University’s unprecedented move straight from NJCAA to NCAA athletics.

Full membership now permits all of UVU’s athletic teams and individual athletes to be eligible for NCAA postseason events.

“The lightning speed by which UVU moved from junior college to become an official member of NCAA Division I is a magnifi-cent tribute to the entire university,” said Utah Valley University President Matthew Holland. “We are especially proud of the administrators, coaches and student-athletes who have worked so hard and with such excellence to make this happen.”

“This is another great day for Utah Valley University and Wolver-ine Athletics. This has literally been a nine-year process with the final seven being mandated by the NCAA,” said UVU Director of Athletics Mike Jacobsen. “I could not be happier for our coaches and student-athletes. They have been the heroes throughout this provisional period. We look forward to what the future will bring.”

UVU’s seven-year provisional period began with an exploratory year in 2002-03, its final season in junior college athletics. In 2003-04, teams began competing with partial Div. I schedules and a year later all of UVU’s teams were competing with full Div. I slates.

In November of 2007, an NCAA Peer Review team made up of other NCAA Div. I member administrators, made an on-campus visit to assess the progress of the school’s transition. The group’s response was overwhelmingly positive.

On May 29, 2008, UVU received notification from the NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certification that the school successfully completed its first NCAA certification peer review. That notification coincided with the school’s official switch to university status on July 1, 2008.

The Great West Conference

In July of 2008, Utah Valley University Director of Athletics Mike Jacobsen announced the school’s new affiliation with the Great West Conference.

Expanding from a football-only conference, the Great West consists of seven all-sport schools in UVU. The conference held championships in cross country, indoor and outdoor track and men’s and women’s golf in 2008-09 and the full slate of conference schedules and championships begins this fall.

The schools joining UV as members of the all-sports league are Chicago State, Houston Baptist, NJIT, North Dakota, South Dakota and Texas-Pan American.

During the inaugural championship season, Utah Valley took home three Great West titles including the women’s cross country (pictured below) and both the men’s and women’s outdoor track & field championships.

Professional SuccessIn just its first six years as an NCAA Division I program, Utah Valley University

Athletics has had tremendous success in seeing its athletes move on to play or

compete at the highest levels in the world.

Former Wolverines Ronnie Price (men’s basketball), Kam Mickolio (baseball)

and Noelle Pikus-Pace (track & field) are three of those former Utah Valley

student athletes that competed at the D-I level that have found athletics success

at a professional and international level.

In August of 2008, Mickolio made his Major League debut for the Baltimore

Orioles, becoming the first Utah Valley baseball player to play Major League

Baseball.

Pikus-Pace became the first American woman to win a gold medal at the world

championship level when she placed first at the 2007 FIBT World Champion-

ships in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

NBA point guard Ronnie Price is entering his fifth year playing in professional

basketball’s highest league. After spending his first two season with the Sacra-

mento Kings, Price came to his adopted home to play for the Utah Jazz. After

the past two seasons in Utah, Price entered the summer as a free agent before

opting to re-sign with the Jazz for 2009.

On June 17, former Wolverine Mitch Jones made his debut after nine years

in the minors. Jones played at Utah Valley from 1997-98 prior to the school’s

transition from junior college to NCAA D-I. Jones was an NJCAA All-Amer-

ican during his time in Orem and then moved on to Arizona State, where he

was also an All-American and where he broke the Sun Devils’ single-season run

record of 27, a record that still stands.

Kam Mickolio Noelle Pikus-Pace Mitch Jones Ronnie Price

Community InvolvementOn March 29th, 2008, Utah Valley Athletics teamed up with the

Utah Valley University Student Association for the 1st Annual

Green Fever 5k Fun Run and Walk on the campus of UVU.

The event, held to raise money for local charities, was a huge

success and this past spring, the second annual Green Fever 5k

held with $6,000 going to the Orem Rotary charities.

Over 400 participants either ran or walk the course while over

200 volunteers, headed by the Student Athlete Advisory Com-

mittee (SAAC), help make the event a success.

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