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Here is a comprehensive list of the Millard South Tradition of winning.
State Champions |
2007 |
Clayden McKim |
112 |
2007 |
Nate Stender |
160 |
2007 |
Mitch Brown |
171 |
2006 |
Clayden McKim |
103 |
2006 |
Joel Torpy |
112 |
2006 |
Stephen Medina |
152 |
2006 |
Aaron Denson |
171 |
2005 |
Jake Muirheid |
119 |
2005 |
Aaron Denson |
152 |
2004 |
Mike Santone |
130 |
2004 |
Aaron Denson |
140 |
2004 |
Jared Erspamer |
215 |
2003 |
Joe Ellenberger |
145 |
2003 |
Jared Erspamer |
189 |
1993 |
Jeff Lovell |
145 |
1992 |
Matt Golwitzer |
152 |
1986 |
Tyrone Fittje |
275 |
1982 |
Steve Jakl |
105 |
1982 |
Pat Jacobsen |
132 |
State Runner Ups |
2007 |
Kyle Conley |
140 |
2006 |
Jae Torpy |
119 |
2005 |
Greg Garcia |
125 |
2005 |
Mitch Brown |
160 |
2003 |
Aaron Denson |
119 |
2002 |
Joe Ellenberger |
140 |
2001 |
Jay Golwitzer |
171 |
2000 |
Brian Storey |
103 |
2000 |
Derrick Rimington |
275 |
1999 |
Mitch Allen |
135 |
1998 |
Steve Jakopovic |
152 |
1995 |
Taurus Williams |
185 |
1995 |
Jason Sloger |
215 |
1983 |
Steve Jakl |
112 |
1983 |
Dan Samler |
185 |
1982 |
Dave Samler |
126 |
3rd and 4th State Placers
|
| Place |
Name |
Weight |
Year |
Coach |
| 3rd |
Morgan Denson |
171 |
2007 |
Denson |
| |
Dan Pedersen |
130 |
2007 |
Denson |
| |
Kellen McKim |
125 |
2006 |
Denson |
| |
Mitch Brown |
189 |
2006 |
Denson |
| |
Mike Ramsey |
140 |
2005 |
Denson |
| |
Codee Tonjes |
160 |
2002 |
Denson |
| |
Kirk Skaggs |
152 |
2002 |
Denson |
| |
Randy Johnson |
126 |
1995 |
Denson |
| |
Jason Balzer |
151 |
1995 |
Denson |
| |
Randy Johnson |
119 |
1994 |
Denson |
| |
Brian Barnes |
125 |
1994 |
Denson |
| |
Chris Cozad |
98 |
1986 |
DeGeorge |
| |
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| 4 th |
Greg Garcia |
152 |
2007 |
Denson |
| |
Morgan Denson |
145 |
2006 |
Denson |
| |
Trever Spudich |
215 |
2006 |
Denson |
| |
Greg Garcia |
112 |
2004 |
Denson |
| |
Jake Muirheid |
119 |
2004 |
Denson |
| |
Trevor Schave |
130 |
2002 |
Denson |
| |
Jay Golwitzer |
171 |
2002 |
Denson |
| |
Jared Erspamer |
215 |
2002 |
Denson |
| |
Joe Vachal |
130 |
2000 |
Denson |
| |
Mitch Allen |
135 |
2000 |
Denson |
| |
Derrick Rimington |
215 |
1999 |
Denson |
| |
Chris Gutierrez |
100 |
1995 |
Denson |
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Josh Ballard |
189 |
1993 |
Haith |
| |
Jeff Lovell |
140 |
1992 |
Haith |
| |
Tom Wagner |
275 |
1988 |
DeGeorge |
| |
Chad Wallace |
155 |
1986 |
DeGeorge |
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John McNally |
126 |
1984 |
DeGeorge |
5th and 6th State Placers |
Place |
Name |
Weight |
Year |
Coach |
5th |
Josh Novak |
119 |
2007 |
Denson |
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Greg Garcia |
130 |
2006 |
Denson |
|
Curtis Miller |
103 |
2005 |
Denson |
|
Mitchell Jennings |
130 |
2005 |
Denson |
|
Stephen Medina |
145 |
2005 |
Denson |
|
Trever Spudich |
189 |
2005 |
Denson |
|
Curtis Miller |
103 |
2004 |
Denson |
|
Trever Spudich |
171 |
2004 |
Denson |
|
Trevor Schave |
135 |
2003 |
Denson |
|
Mike Santone |
130 |
2003 |
Denson |
|
Mike Graddy |
125 |
2002 |
Denson |
|
Nick Hike |
275 |
1999 |
Denson |
|
Earl Snider |
119 |
1999 |
Denson |
|
Rob Pilcher |
140 |
1998 |
Denson |
|
Ryan Moore |
135 |
1997 |
Denson |
|
Steve Jakopovic |
145 |
1997 |
Denson |
|
Tim Padden |
142 |
1995 |
Denson |
|
Brian Wilson |
172 |
1995 |
Denson |
|
Aaron Johnson |
275 |
1994 |
Denson |
|
Brian Wilson |
152 |
1994 |
Denson |
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Matt Golwitzer |
152 |
1991 |
Haith |
|
Rich Kulus |
189 |
1990 |
Haith |
|
Brian Zych |
112 |
1989 |
DeGeorge |
|
Scott Lovell |
130 |
1988 |
DeGeorge |
|
Brian Burki |
138 |
1983 |
DeGeorge |
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Dan Samler |
185 |
1982 |
DeGeorge |
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|
6th |
Jake Miller |
103 |
2007 |
Denson |
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Trever Spudich |
215 |
2007 |
Denson |
|
Mitchell Jennings |
140 |
2006 |
Denson |
|
Jason Magill |
160 |
2006 |
Denson |
|
Skyler Heckman |
215 |
2005 |
Denson |
|
Jason Wintersteen |
152 |
2000 |
Denson |
|
Joe Vachal |
130 |
1999 |
Denson |
|
Rob Pilcher |
125 |
1997 |
Denson |
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Scott Lovell |
130 |
1989 |
DeGeorge |
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Rich Kulus |
189 |
1989 |
DeGeorge |
|
John Coogle |
98 |
1985 |
DeGeorge |
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| Year |
Names |
| 1982 |
Dan Samler, Dave Shaul, Pat Jacobsen, Dave Samler, Steve Jakl |
| 1983 |
Steve Jakl |
| 1984 |
None |
| 1985 |
None |
| 1986 |
Tyrone Fittje |
| 1987 |
None |
| 1988 |
Scott Lovell |
| 1989 |
Rich Kulus, Brian Zych |
| Total |
DeGeorge 10 |
| 1990 |
Rich Kulus |
| 1991 |
Matt Golwitzer |
| 1992 |
None |
| 1993 |
Josh Ballard, Jeff Lovell |
| Total |
Haith 4 |
| 1994 |
Brian Wilson, Brian Barnes, Randy Johnson, Josh Ropski |
| 1995 |
Taurus Williams, Brian Wilson, Jason Balzer, Chris Gutierrez, Jason Sloger |
| 1996 |
Cody Bruckner |
| 1997 |
Cody Bruckner, Keiron Taylor, Steve Jakopovic |
| 1998 |
Steve Jakopovic, Justin Coffey |
| 1999 |
Derrick Rimington, Mitch Allen |
| 2000 |
Derrick Rimington, Brian Storey |
| 2001 |
Jay Golwitzer |
| 2002 |
Jared Erspamer, Kirk Skaggs, Michael Graddy |
| 2003 |
Aaron Denson, Joe Ellenberger, Jared Erspamer |
| 2004 |
Greg Garcia, Mike Santone, Stephen Medina, Brandon Atkinson, Jared Erspamer |
| 2005 |
Kyle Conley, Jake Muirheid, Mitchell Jennings, Josh Muirheid, Stephen Medina,
Aaron Denson, Josh Magill, Trever Spudich (State Record) |
| 2006 |
Clayden McKim, Kellen McKim, Greg Garcia, Kyle Conley, Stephen Medina,
Jason Magill, Aaron Denson, Mitch Brown (State Record) |
| 2007 |
Clayden McKim, Dan Pedersen, Nate Stender, Morgan Denson, Mitch Brown |
| Total |
Denson 52 |
State Qualifiers
|
| 2007 |
Jake Miller, Clayden McKim, Josh Novak, Branden Miklas, Dan Pedersen,
Nick Meneely, Kyle Conley, Derek Schave, Greg Garcia, Nate Stender,
Morgan Denson, Mitch Brown, Trever Spudich, Zac Christo (14 State Record) |
| 2006 |
Clayden McKim, Joel Torpy, Jae Torpy, Kellen McKim, Greg Garcia, Kyle Conley,
Mitchell Jennings, Morgan Denson, Stephen Medina, Jason Magill, Aaron Denson,
Mitch Brown, Trever Spudich, Skyler Heckman (14 State Record) |
| 2005 |
Curtis Miller, Kyle Conley, Jake Muirheid, Greg Garcia, Mitchell Jennings,
Josh Muirheid, Mike Ramsey, Stephen Medina, Aaron Denson, Mitch Brown,
Josh Magill, Trever Spudich, Skyler Heckman, Pat Doyle (14 State Record) |
| 2004 |
Curtis Miller, Greg Garcia, Jake Muirheid, Josh Muirheid, Mike Santone,
Mitch Brown, Aaron Denson, Stephen Medina, Josh Heckendorn, Josh Magill,
Trever Spudich, Brandon Atkinson, Jared Erspamer, Pat Doyle (14 State Record) |
| 2003 |
Jake Muirheid, Aaron Denson, Mike Santone, Trevor Schave, Mat Martines,
Joe Ellenberger, Jared Erspamer, Pat Doyle (8) |
| 2002 |
Jake Muirheid, Michael Graddy, Trevor Shave, Michael Santone, Joe Ellenberger,
Jeremy Friesell, Kirk Skaggs, Codee Tonjes, Jay Golwitzer, Andy Wiake,
Jared Erspamer, Kurt Ferguson (12) |
| 2001 |
Michael Graddy, Trevor Schave, Nate Nichols, Brad Krebs, Codee Tonjes,
Jay Golwitzer, Andy Wike, Kurt Ferguson (8) |
| 2000 |
Mitch Allen, Jason Wintersteen, Greg Bush, Dustin Rothe, Joe Vachal,
Nate Nichols, Jay Golwitzer, Brian Storey, Derrick Rimington (9) |
| 1999 |
Joe Vachal, Josh Rothanzl, Nick Hike, Brian Storey, Earl Snider, Dustin Rothe,
Rob Bishop, Jason Wintersteen, Cory Butler, Mitch Allen, Derrick Rimington (11) |
| 1998 |
Rob Pilcher, Joe Vachal, Earl Snider, Nick Hike, Derrick Rimington, Cory Butler,
Steve Jakopovic, Justin Coffey (8) |
| 1997 |
Ryan Moore, Rob Pilcher, Justin Coffey, Dan Vomacka, Cody Bruckner,
Keiron Taylor, Steve Jakopovic (7) |
| 1996 |
Logan Hendrickson, Jason Sloger, Adam Vacek, Scott Kohler, Steve Jakopovic,
Brent Hall, Cody Bruckner (7) |
| 1995 |
Logan Hendrickson, Tim Padden, Randy Johnson, Dylan Bestenlehner,
Adam Vacek, Aaron Johnson, Ryan Moore, Jason Sloger, Taurus Williams,
Brian Wilson, Jason Balzer, Chris Gutierrez (12) |
| 1994 |
Pat Abel, Tim Padden, Tim Trotter, Taurus Williams, Ed Ceballos, Brian Buscher,
Brian Wilson, Brian Barners, Randy Johnson, Josh Ropski (10) |
| 1993 |
Randy Johnson, J.J. Rubino, Josh Ropski, Dennis Secora, Brian Wilson,
Jason Riley, Josh Ballard, Jeff Lovell (8) |
| 1992 |
Josh Ballard, Matt Golwitzer, Jeff Lovell, Taurus Williams (4) |
| 1991 |
Tim Heller, Jeff Lovell, Nate Svobada, Dan Newcomer, Ryan Knopik, Matt Golwitzer (6) |
| 1990 |
Mike Ballard, Marty Kastens, Matt Golwitzer, Tim Heller, Jeff Lovell, Rich Kulus (6) |
| 1989 |
Brian Zych, Scott Lovell, Kelly Greenwalt, Marty Kastens, Steve So, Rich Kulus (6) |
| 1988 |
Shawn Swanson, Brian Zych, Randy Burns, Jerome Caniglia, Scott Lovell,
Kelly Greenwalt, Steve So, Bill Wiggins, Tom Mullen, Jason Wallace, Tom Wagner (11) |
| 1987 |
Max Kurz, Brian Zych, Jerome Caniglia, Randy Burns, Scott Lovell, Chris Currin, Tom Wagner (7) |
| 1986 |
Chris Cozad, Mark VanGoethen, Ron Halvorson, Mike Belcastro, Chad Wallace, Tyrone Fittje (6) |
| 1985 |
John Coogle, Mark VanGoethen, Ron Halvorson, Mike Belcastro, Pat Lovato,
Shawn Mossburg, Dave Mortensen, Tyrone Fittje (8) |
| 1984 |
John Coogle, Ron Halvorson, Jim Caniglia, John McNally, Tom NcNally,
Chad Wallace, Ryan Mossburg (7) |
| 1983 |
Steve Jakl, John McNally, Brian Burke, Ryan Mossburg, Dan Samler (5) |
| 1982 |
Jim Caniglia, Steve Jakl, John McNally, Dave Samler, Pat Jacobsen,
Dave Shaul, Byron Juma, Dan Samler (8) |
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Metro Championship Records
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| Top 5 Team Finishes |
| 1979 |
5th place |
95 points |
| 1980 |
4th place |
102.5 points |
| 1995 |
5th place |
132.5 points |
| 1998 |
5th place |
129.5 points |
| 1999 |
4th place |
136.5 points |
| 2000 |
Runner-up |
194.5 points |
| 2002 |
Champions |
219.5 points |
| 2003 |
Runner-up |
179.5 points |
| 2004 |
Champions |
227 points |
| 2005 |
Champions |
274 points ** |
| 2006 |
Champions |
263 Points *** |
| 2007 |
Champions |
290 Points *** # |
| ** Metro Record (all 14 wrestlers placed in the top 5) |
| *** Metro Record (all 14 wrestlers were in the semi-finals) |
| # Metro Conference Scoring Record |
Metro Champions Since 1970
|
1980 |
Mike Karnish |
98lbs |
1980 |
Dave Clark |
132lbs |
1981 |
Steve Jakl |
98lbs |
1983 |
Dave Samler |
185lbs |
1986 |
Tyrone Fittje |
275lbs |
1988 |
Tom Wagner |
275lbs |
1992 |
Jeff Lovell |
140lbs |
1993 |
Jeff Lovell |
145lbs |
1994 |
Randy Johnson |
119lbs |
1996 |
Logan Hendrickson |
171lbs |
1998 |
Steve Jakopovic |
152lbs |
1999 |
Nick Hike |
275lbs |
2000 |
Brian Storey |
103lbs |
2002 |
Jay Golwitzer |
171lbs |
2003 |
Joe Ellenberger |
145lbs |
2003 |
Jared Erspamer |
189lbs |
2004 |
Greg Garcia |
112lbs |
2004 |
Mike Santone |
130lbs |
2004 |
Aaron Denson |
140lbs |
2004 |
Josh Magill |
160lbs |
2004 |
Jared Erspamer |
215lbs |
2005 |
Jake Muirheid |
119lbs |
2005 |
Aaron Denson |
152lbs |
2006 |
Stephen Medina |
152lbs |
2006 |
Aaron Denson |
171lbs |
2007 |
Clayden McKim |
112lbs |
2007 |
Josh Novak |
119lbs |
2007 |
Morgan Denson |
171lbs |
2007 |
Mitch Brown |
189lbs |
2X Champions : Jeff Lovell, Jared Erspamer |
3x Champions : Aaron Denson (4x finalist) |
Metro Dual Finishes(Since 1999)
|
Year |
Tourney Finish |
Division Finish |
State Rank |
1999 |
5th Place (1-1) |
Runner-up (3-1) |
|
2000 |
Champions (2-0) |
Champions (4-0) |
1st Place |
2001 |
3rd Place (0-2) |
Champions (4-0) |
|
2002 |
No Tourney |
Runner-up (3-1) |
3rd Place |
2003 |
Champions (2-0) |
Champions (4-0) |
2nd Place |
2004 |
No Tourney |
Champions (4-0) |
1st Place |
2005 |
No Tourney |
Champions (4-0) |
1st Place |
2006 |
Champions (3-0) |
None |
1st Place |
|
| Year |
Name |
All-Star Team |
2007 |
Mitch Brown |
Border Brawl, NSWCA |
2007 |
Clayden McKim |
Border Brawl, NSWCA |
2006 |
Aaron Denson |
NSWCA |
2006 |
Stephen Medina |
Border Brawl, NSWCA |
2006 |
Jae Torpy |
NSWCA |
2006 |
Joel Torpy |
Border Brawl, NSWCA |
2005 |
Jake Muirheid |
NSWCA |
2004 |
Brandon Atkinson |
NSWCA |
2004 |
Mike Santone |
NSWCA |
2004 |
Jared Erspamer |
NSWCA |
2003 |
Joe Ellenberger |
Metro and NSWCA |
2002 |
Jay Golwitzer |
NSWCA |
2002 |
Codee Tonjes |
Metro |
2000 |
Mitch Allen |
Metro |
2000 |
Derrick Rimington |
Metro and NSWCA |
1999 |
Corey Butler |
Metro |
1999 |
Nick Hike |
Metro |
1998 |
Steve Jakopovic |
Metro and NSWCA |
1997 |
Ryan Moore |
Metro |
1996 |
Logan Hendrickson |
Metro |
1995 |
Jason Balzer |
Metro and NSWCA |
1995 |
Taurus Williams |
Metro |
1994 |
Ed Ceballo |
Metro |
1993 |
Jeff Lovell |
NSWCA |
*Note: All-Star Teams are for seniors ONLY |
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Millard South All-Star Team |
Weight |
Year |
Name |
Wins |
State Finish |
103 |
2006 |
Clayden McKim |
40 |
Champ |
|
1982 |
Steve Jakl |
30 |
Champ |
112 |
2007 |
Clayden McKim |
41 |
Champ |
|
2006 |
Joel Torpy |
42 |
Champ |
119 |
2005 |
Jake Muirheid |
40 |
Champ |
125 |
2005 |
Greg Garcia |
20 |
Runner-up |
|
1982 |
Dave Samler |
21 |
Runner-up |
130 |
2004 |
Mike Santone |
35 |
Champ |
|
1982 |
Pat Jacobson |
22 |
Champ |
135 |
1999 |
Mitch Allen |
27 |
Runner-up |
140 |
2004 |
Aaron Denson |
37 |
Champ |
145 |
2003 |
Joe Ellenberger |
33 |
Champ |
|
1993 |
Jeff lovell |
35 |
Champ |
152 |
2006 |
Stephen Medina |
42 |
Champ |
|
2005 |
Aaron Denson |
44 |
Champ |
|
1992 |
Matt Golwitzer |
29 |
Champ |
160 |
2007 |
Nate Stender |
42 |
Champ |
|
2005 |
Mitch Brown |
33 |
Runner-up |
171 |
2006 |
Aaron Denson |
42 |
Champ |
189 |
2007 |
Mitch Brown |
41 |
Champ |
|
2003 |
Jared Erspamer |
37 |
Champ |
215 |
2004 |
Jared Erspamer |
36 |
Champ |
275 |
1986 |
Tyrone Fittje |
27 |
Champ |
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| High School |
| Aaron Denson |
6th @ USA Junior Nationals |
2005 |
| Mike Santone |
4th @ Senior Nationals |
2004 |
| Clayden McKim |
7th @ USA Junior Nationals |
2006 |
| College |
| Joe Ellenberger |
3rd @ NCAA II |
2007 |
| Rob Pilcher |
4th @ Junior College |
2001 |
| Steve Jakl |
7th @ NCAA II |
1988 |
|
| Year |
Coach |
State Qualifiers |
State Placers |
| 2007 |
Denson |
14 |
10 |
| 2006 |
Denson |
14 |
12 |
| 2005 |
Denson |
14 |
10 |
| 2004 |
Denson |
14 |
7 |
| 2003 |
Denson |
8 |
5 |
| 2002 |
Denson |
12 |
7 |
| 2001 |
Denson |
8 |
1 |
| 2000 |
Denson |
9 |
5 |
| 1999 |
Denson |
11 |
5 |
| 1998 |
Denson |
8 |
2 |
| 1997 |
Denson |
7 |
3 |
| 1996 |
Denson |
7 |
0 |
| 1995 |
Denson |
12 |
8 |
| 1994 |
Denson |
10 |
3 |
| Totals |
Denson (13 years) |
134 |
78 |
| 1993 |
Haith |
8 |
2 |
| 1992 |
Haith |
4 |
2 |
| 1991 |
Haith |
6 |
1 |
| 1990 |
Haith |
6 |
1 |
| Totals |
Haith (4 years) |
24 |
6 |
| 1989 |
DeGeorge |
6 |
3 |
| 1988 |
DeGeorge |
11 |
2 |
| 1987 |
DeGeorge |
7 |
0 |
| 1986 |
DeGeorge |
6 |
3 |
| 1985 |
DeGeorge |
8 |
1 |
| 1984 |
DeGeorge |
7 |
1 |
| 1983 |
DeGeorge |
5 |
4 |
| 1982 |
DeGeorge |
8 |
4 |
| Totals |
DeGeorge (8 years) |
58 |
18 |
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