Wrestling Fans... Welcome to another season of Yellowjacket wrestling at Rochester Community and Technical College! On behalf of the team, coaches, students, faculty, and staff, thank you for your support.

I also welcome you to the UCR Regional Sports Center, home of the Yellowjacket wrestling, volleyball and basketball teams, and a wide variety of athletic competitions and community activities. This beautiful facility is only possible because of the collaborative efforts of RCTC and the City of Rochester. RCTC has a strong history of providing rich, whole-person college experiences typically found at four-year universities, and on our campus students can choose from a variety of student life programs to make connections with other students, develop leadership and life skills, and of course, be part of the most extensive varsity sports program of any public two-year college in the state. So while on campus, feel free to tour the facilities, study in our library, view our artwork, or just walk the grounds. You’ll be amazed at what you will find at the University Center Rochester campus. Thank you for your support, and GO YELLOWJACKETS!

Gail O’KaneRCTC Interim President

RCTC Wrestling2012-2-13 Recap

• Non-Scholarship National Invite Champions

• Minnesota College Athletic Conference Tournament Champions

• Minnesota College Athletic Conference Dual Team Champions

• NJCAA Region XIII Champions

• NJCAA Region XIII Coach of the Year

• NJCAA D-III Nationals 3rd

• NWCA NJCAA Academic Team of the Year

• NJCAA All-Americans: Garret Miller 3rd, Joe Bunne 4th

• Academic All-Americans: Carson Henry, Dillon Solberg, Zach Curry, Dominic Sipe, Garret Miller, Clay Olson, Logan Barrett, Joe Bunne

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2013-14 ScheduleDATE VS TIME

11/2 Yellowjacket Open @ HOME - Rochester 10:00am

11/16 Luther Open @ Decorah, IA 9:00am

11/23 Augsburg Open @ Minneapolis, MN 9:00am

12/7 Dragon Open @Moorhead, MN 9:00am

12/14 Husky Open @ St. Cloud, MN 9:00am

1/7 RCTC @ Thief River Falls, MN 6:30pm

1/11 & 12 NWCA National Duals @ Des Moines, IA TBA

1/18 MN/IA Regional Duals @ HOME - Rochester 10:00am

1/21 RCTC @ Grand Rapids, MN 7:00pm

1/23 MN-West Dual 7:00pm

1/25 NJCAA DIII National Invite 9:00am

1/28 St. Olaf Dual @ Z-M High School 7:00am

1/30 Ridgewater Dual 7:00pm

2/1 MCAC Tournament 10:00am

2/16 North Central Regional @ Spencer, IA 10:00am

2/27 & 28 NJCAA National Tournament TBA& 3/1

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RCTC Yellowjackets Team Roster

Your 2013 Yellowjacket Wrestling Team

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NAME CLASS HOMETOWNCory Berry FR Champlin, MNMarcus Blount-McKinley FR Rochester, MN Kelsey Bocek FR Minneapolis, MNIsaac Eichmann SO Hastings, MNRyan Erdmann FR Kasson, MNJosh Farr SO Prescott, WIJordan Getschmann FR Plainview, MNJuan Gomez SO Chatfield, MNAustin Koski FR Hudson, WIGrant Kyllo SO Zumbrota, MNLabel Lewis FR Beaufor, SCDeven Loepp FR Oakes, NDGarret Miller SO Conception, MNSpencer Mueske FR Rochester, MNJoe Munos SO South Saint Paul, MNChristian Padilla FR Dexter, MNJerome Paul Jr. SO Saint Paul, MNZach Pickering FR Chicago, ILDerek Scott FR Holdingford, MNTrevor Scott FR Holdingford, MNAndrew Sweeney FR LaCrosse, WIBen Tinkham SO Hopkins, MNDakota Trom FR Apple Valley, MNJosh Vaughan SO Bloomington, MN

2013-14 OFFICIAL SEASON PROGRAM

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Athletic Director—Jean Musgjerd graduated from Bemidji State University, earning both her BS degree in Physical Education (1985) and her MS degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Sports Administration (1991), along with additional graduate work in health (2007).

For the past twenty-three years Jean has been employed at Rochester Community and Technical College serving as head volleyball coach from 1990-2007, head softball coach from 1994 – 2011, HPER Instructor from 1990 to the present, and athletic director from 2001 to the present. While at RCTC she led two volleyball teams to the NJCAA National Volleyball Tournament and four softball teams to the NJCAA National Softball Tournament. Jean has earned several honors while coaching at RCTC: two-time NJCAA Region XIII Volleyball Coach of the Year, four-time NJCAA Region XIII Softball Coach of the Year, and 2006 NFCA Jr. College Division III Coach of the Year. She also had the honor of coaching 12 NJCAA All Americans and one NJCAA Academic All American.

Since 2004, Jean has served as the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women’s Region XIII Director and serves on many national/regional/state committees under this title. In 2007, she was named to the softball coaching staff of the NJCAA Elite Softball Team that competed in the World University Game in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2009, Jean received the NJCAA Loyalty Award for her work within the NJCAA at the national and regional levels. Most recently she has been named to the National Alliance of Two Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) Executive Committee.

While her work keeps her plenty busy, she does find time for a few hobbies such as camping, backpacking, BWCA Trips, and fishing. Since 1997, she also has trained dogs to search for lost and missing people for the Southern MN Canine Search and Rescue Association. Currently Jean has two German Shepherds that are certified to do such work.

2013 Rochester Yellowjacket Wrestling Staff

As Athletic Director at Rochester Community and Technical College, I want to welcome you on behalf of the faculty, staff, and student athletes at RCTC. We are proud of the rich traditions our student-athletes have built over the years both in the classroom and in competition. Our students-athletes are expected to live by the premise: “You are a student first and an athlete second.” With this in mind, RCTC celebrates with the MCAC All Academic Award Winners each year as well as the students earning Dean’s List recognition each semester.

Wrestling has a long outstanding tradition here at RCTC and we expect nothing but continued success in the 2013-2014 season. The National Wrestling Tournament is in Spokane, Washington this year so we are excited to see how many young men will be making the trip to the great Northwest.

I would like to encourage you to join us for all of our athletic activities and continue supporting our student-athletes. The sports schedules and other information can be found on our website at rctcyellowjackets.com. Thank you for joining us today and I hope to see you again at future athletic activities.

Randy Rager – Head Coach

Coach Rager is in his 9th season with RCTC. Rager is still the All-Time Winningest Wrestler in NCAA DII History with 162 collegiate wins while wrestling for the University of Minnesota-Morris in the late 90’s. He was a three-time Academic All-American and two-time MVP for the University of Morris. Rager completed his Undergraduate Degree from the University of Minnesota-Morris and has completed 2 Master’s Degrees from St. Cloud State University. Rager was an Assistant Coach at SCSU from 2001-2004 and has been very involved in USA Wrestling Clubs since 2000. In his time at RCTC, Rager has coached 2 NJCAA National Champions, 10 NJCAA All-Americans, 51 NJCAA National Qualifiers, and several Academic All-Americans.

Nick Severson - Assistant Coach for the Wrestling Team. Coach Severson is in his 4th season with RCTC. Nick comes to RCTC from North Dakota State University, while at NDSU Nick was a two-time NCAA Division II National Champion. In 2012 Nick qualified for the Olympic Trials at 120 Kilograms and placed 4th in the qualifier.

Tom Messerli - Assistant Coach for the Wrestling Team. Coach Messerli is in his 6th season with RCTC. Tom comes to RCTC from St. Cloud State University where he wrestled under coach Steve Costanzo. While at SCSU Messerli was a 3 year starter, three-time Academic All-American, and named the 2006 Dean Weisman Wrestler of the Year Award Winner.

Ricky Ties - Assistant Coach for the Wrestling Team. Coach Ties is in his 3rd season with RCTC. Ricky is the founder of Inner Drive Wrestling in Rochester, MN. Inner Drive is an organization focused on helping wrestlers develop proper technique and maintain an edge over the competition. His college wrestling career includes competing both at RCTC and La Crosse. As a coach he has several years at the high school level and also was an Assistant at Wheaton College.

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Cory Berry is a three-time All-Conference selection and two time state entrant and placed sixth at the Minnesota State Tournament. Cory’s family includes his mom Beth and two sisters Krystin and Desi. Favorite movie: The Warrior; sports teams: Colts and MN Gophers; food: sushi. He came to RCTC to wrestle.

Marcus Blount-McKinley is a three-time letter winner, most improved twice. His family includes his parents, three brothers, and three sisters. Major: Liberal Arts. Favorite movie: Django Unchained; favorite sports teams: Wisconsin Badgers, Chicago Bears, Milwaukee Brewers, and Chicago Bulls; favorite food: chicken alfredo or mosticolli. He came to RCTC because he wasn’t ready to leave home yet.

Kelsey Bocek was Minneapolis MVP Wrestler of the Year, placed third at the Minnesota State Championship, and was a two-time team captain. His family includes his parents. He came to RCTC to have a better chance in a four-year school with sports and academics.

Isaac Eichmann is a two-time Minnesota State Runner-up. His family includes Brendan, Austin, Caleb, Faith, Dave and Andrea. Major: Business. Favorite movie: The Other Guys; favorite sports team: Minnesota Wild; favorite food: ice cream. He came to RCTC for the coach.

Ryan Erdmann is a three-time All-Conference selection and a member of the Komet 2013 Minnesota State Championship team. His family includes Randy, Kayla, and Brady. Major: Liberal Arts. Favorite movie: Hangover, Part Two; favorite sports team: Minnesota Twins; favorite food: Buffalo Wild Wings. He came to RCTC because it was affordable and he was familiar with the location.

Josh Farr is a two-time WI state qualifier, earned third place in 2012, was All-State in 2012, and three-time All-Conference. He was three-time team captain and MVP. While at RCTC Josh was an Academic All-American and on the Dean’s List. His family includes his parents and two sisters. Major: Vet Tech. Favorite movie: The Avengers; favorite sports team: Green Bay Packers; favorite food: BLT. He came to RCTC because of the coach.

Jordan Getschmann was most improved wrestler and All-Conference. His family includes his parents and one brother. Major: Nursing. Favorite movie: Act of Valor; favorite sports team: Green Bay Packers; favorite food: venison. He came to RCTC for the nursing program and wrestling.

Juan Gomez is a two-time Minnesota state entrant and 2011 All-State. While at Chatfield, Gomez was a team captain, had most Takedowns, and was MVP. His family includes his parents and two sisters. Major: Business. Favorite movie: Tommy Boy; favorite sports team: Minnesota Vikings; favorite food: Mexican and Chinese. He came to RCTC because of the coach.

Austin Koski was Freshman of the Year, Wisconsin state qualifier, and four-time letter winner. His family includes Stephanie, Dennis, Dillon, and Matt. Major: Business. Favorite movies: Stomp the Yard and Two Guns; favorite sports team: Minnesota Vikings; favorite food: anything. He came to RCTC to get an education and wrestle.

Grant Kyllo placed fifth at the Minnesota State Tournament and was selected to the All-Conference Team twice. His team was fifth in Minnesota State Tournament in 2010 and sixth in 2011. His family includes Marc and Marie Bode, Kyla Kyllo, Steven Kyllo, Shane and Shania Bode. Major: BUM. Favorite movie: The Goon; favorite food: spaghetti. He came to RCTC to wrestle.

Label Lewis was two-time South Carolina State Champion, state runner-up, four-time state placer, All-Region, four-time lower state champion, four-time region champion, MVP, Most Take Downs, Most Pins, and 3A Wrestler of the Year. His family includes Khalil, DeQuan, JoJo, Kejuan, and Shalike. Favorite movie: Toy Soldiers; Major: Sports Management; Favorite sports team: New England Patriots; favorite food is French fries. He came to RCTC to prepare himself for college and to wrestle.

Deven Loepp Deven was a two-time North Dakota State Champion and four-time state finalist. His family includes his parents and two siblings. Major: BUM. Favorite movie: Inglorious Bastards; favorite sports team: New York Yankees; favorite food: ribs. He came to RCTC to continue his academic journey.

Garrett Miller placed third at the Minnesota State Tournament twice and was a member of the P-E-M team that placed third in 2009. He was a team captain and holds the school’s win record for P-E-M (202). While at RCTC Garret was a NJCAA All-American at 174 in 2013, was an Academic All-American and on the Dean’s List. His family includes his parents and five siblings. Major: Environmental Science. Favorite movie: Miracle; favorite sports team: Minnesota Twins; favorite food: venison. He came to RCTC because of the coach.

Spencer Mueske won the New Wrestler of the Year award his se-nior year. His family includes his parents, one brother, and one sister. Major: Personal Trainer. Favorite movie: The Warrior.; favorite food: hamburger helper. He came to RCTC for the Personal Trainer program.

Joe Munos was three-time Minnesota State Champion and five-time state place winner. His family includes his parents and four siblings. Major: Education. Favorite movies: Space Balls and FMJ; favorite sports team: Minnesota Vikings; favorite food: Panda Express. He came to RCTC because it felt like a great opportunity and also the wrestling coach.

Christian Padilla wrestled in 145 and 152 weight classes. His family includes Jesse, Teresa, Erick, and Alex. Major: Biotechnology. Favorite movies: 300 and Old School; favorite sports team: Minnesota Vikings; favorite food is Italian. He came to RCTC for their bio program.

Jerome Paul, Jr. was a MN state qualifier and also won the team MVP award. Major: Engineering. Favorite movie: Dumb and Dumber; favorite food; spaghetti. He came to RCTC become a better person.

Zach Pickering placed sixth as a Junior at the Fargo Nationals. His family includes James, Gloria, John, Gahagan, Christian, and Mary. Major: Law Enforcement. Favorite movie: Borat; favorite sports team: Chicago Blackhawks; favorite food: tacos. He came to RCTC for the law enforcement program.

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Derek Scott’s family includes Joel, Devin, Trevor, Zach, Jenna, and Patty. Major: BUM program. Favorite movie: Superbad; favorite sports team: Minnesota Vikings; favorite food: steak. He came to RCTC for wrestling and the BUM program.

Trevor Scott’s family includes Joel, Patty, Devin, Derek, Zach, and Jenna. Major: Auto Mechanic Technician. Favorite movie: This is the End; favorite sports team: Miami Heat; favorite food: pizza. He came to RCTC for an education.

Andrew Sweeney was baseball team captain and received the All-School Athletic Leadership Award. His family includes his dad and brother. Major: Law Enforcement. Favorite movie: The Warrior; favorite sports team: Green Bay Packers; favorite food: Mexican. He came to RCTC for sports.

Ben Tinkham was All-Conference and earned 100 wins, most pins, MVP, and team section champions. His family includes Steve and Melanie. Major: Personal Training. Favorite movie: Ace Ventura; favorite sports team: Minnesota Twins; favorite food: Buffalo Wild Wings. He came to RCTC to wrestle.

Dakota Trom was three-time Minnesota State Champion, four-time Minnesota State Place winner. As a Cadet Dakota placed second at the Fargo Nationals. His team was five-time Minnesota State Champions. His family includes his dad and two sisters. Major: Liberal Arts. Favorite movie: Captain Ron; favorite sports team: Pittsburgh Steelers; favorite food: spaghetti pie. He came to RCTC because of the coach.

Josh Vaughan was two-time All-Conference Honorable Mention, two-time Minnesota State entrant, and earned fourth place his senior year. He was MVP Outstanding Wrestling and team captain. His family includes his mom, two brothers, and one sister. Major: Personal Trainer/ Group Fitness. Favorite movie is: Hildago; favorite sports team: Chicago Bears; favorite food is Chinese. He came to RCTC to get a new start.

Rochester Community and Technical CollegeWrestling All-Americans

National Champions1964 George Ceplecha 1231965 Don Mullenbach 1301966 Don Mullenbach 1301966 Jim Johnson 1521966 Jack Radabaugh 1371967 Rick Mihal 1601968 Darrel Hartle 1521982 Randy Wirtjes 1672006 Kasey Meiners 1742009 Devin Clark 184

Second Place Finish1964 Lee Aadahl 1671965 Pete Middleton 1911966 Rich Mihal 1451968 Wiley Lodge 1151975 Jeff Nelson 1421976 Greg Moe 1901979 John Ohly 1581995 Karl Jones Hwt.1998 Randy Smith 1421999 Travis Wiuff Hwt.2007 Nathan Clements 1842009 Parker Brand 197

Third Place Finish1963 Gary Ingalls 1231965 Marvin Inverson 1471967 Wiley Lodge 1151969 Ken Stockdale 1301978 David Bulmer 1501999 John Lorenz 1742013 Garret Miller 174

Fourth Place Finish1963 Arvin Jacobson 1571964 Wally Johnson 1771965 Wally Johnson 1571967 Duane Aaland Hwt.1968 Ken Stockdale 1301976 Keith Burke 1261983 Dave Johnson 1581983 Todd Praska 1771984 Dave Meinick 1421988 Jim Richardson Hwt.1993 Chad Krippner 1501993 Karl Jones Hwt.1996 Gil Domally 1261997 Jeremy Koch 1582010 Devin Clark 197 2013 Joe Bunne 197

Fifth Place Finish1965 Larry Wandrow 1151965 John McBride 1231966 Pete Middleton 1771967 Dave Hartle 1301969 Al Hodedon 1521970 Bob Hanes 1181980 Chuck Koestler 1501981 Randy Wirtjes 1581998 Travis Wiuff Hwt.

Sixth Place Finish1965 Lee Aadahl 1671966 Arlan Enquist 1151966 Leo Eckerman 1911967 Ralph Tewksbury 1371967 Don Ask 1671968 Dennis Gladwin 191

1969 Dan Froiland Hwt.1977 Scott Schmitz 1901979 Don Dahl 1902011 Theo Jensen-Innis 165

Seventh Place Finish1983 Tom Dole Hwt.1986 Dennis McNamara 1501987 Scott Lewison 1501991 Jeremy Pease Hwt.1997 Jesse Hoekstra Hwt.2001 David Miller Hwt.2003 Mike Cunningham 1972005 Kevin Raasch 1972007 Nathan Clements 184

Eighth Place Finish1999 John Wegman 1332003 Mitch Bunne 1492007 Ethan Hackbarth 174

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