Albert Lea wrestlers recognized in end-of-year banquet

Published 8:32 am Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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Twenty wrestlers/managers earned the Spotlight on Scholarship award, which goes to all wrestlers with a 3.0 GPA or higher: Riley Benson-Crawford, Trent Ignaszewski, Devon Groess, Dylan Groess, Maggie Olson, Malakai Olson, Brecken Wacholz, Landen Purdy, Hsa Taw, Teaghen Tolbers, Mason Attig, Mavrick Attig, Brayton Behrends, Logan Davis, Brody Ignaszewski, Nick Korman, Adrian Leegard, Evan Schroeder, Matthew Ramirez and Michael Olson. Provided

Nine wrestlers were named All-Conference wrestlers: Devon Groess, ninth; Dylan Groes, ninth; Ryan Collins, ninth; Logan Davis, 11th; Mike Olson, 12th; Brody Ignaszewski, 11th; Nick Korman, 11th; Mason Attig, 11th; and William Velazquez. Provided

Receiving varsity awards were Brecken Wacholz, Most Improved; Brody Ignaszewski, Coaches' Award; and Michael Olson, Most Valuable. Provided

The seven state qualifiers were Maggie Olson, 107 pounds, second place; Dylan Groess, 114 pounds; Ryan Collins, 121 pounds; Logan Davis, 127 pounds, third place; Michael Olson, 133 pounds, second place; Brody Ignaszewski, 139 pounds; Nick Korman, 145 pounds, fourth place; Evan Schroeder, 215 pounds. Provided

Michael Olson won four varsity awards for Most Wins (49 pins), Most Pins (25 pins), Most Takedowns (237 takedowns); and Most Team Points (255 points). Provided

Recognized as captains were Brody Ignaszewski, Logan Davis, Michael Olson and Nick Korman. Provided

Winning junior varsity awards were the following: Malakai Olson, Most Wins (26 wins) and Most Team Points (131 points); Trent Ignasewski, Most Pins (17 pins); and Aidan Gonzales, Most Takedowns (51 takedowns). Provided

The girls' youth wrestlers were recognized. The program is growing in numbers in recent years. Provided

Program celebrates several successes in the last season

The Albert Lea Area wrestling program on Sunday celebrated its recent season with a celebration at the Moose Lodge.

There was a lot to celebrate, including 20 letter-winners: Trent Ignaszewski, eighth; Ryan Collins, ninth; Dylan Groess, ninth; Devon Groess, ninth; Maggie Olson, ninth; Malakai Olson, ninth; Brecken Wacholz, ninth; Landen Purdy, 10th; Teaghen Tolbers, 10th; William Velazquez, 10th; Triton Cox, 11th; Logan Davis, 11th; Adrian Leegard, 11th; Brody Ignaszewski, 11th; Nick Korman, 11th; Mavrick Attig, 11th; Mason Attig, 11th; Skyler Sandsmark, 11th; Evan Schroeder, 11th, and Michael Olson, 12th.

Three wrestlers earned National Wrestling Coaches Association Academic All-American Honors: Michael Olson, Logan Davis and Brody Ignaszewski. Olson and Ignaszewski also earned National Wrestling Coaches Association Character and Leadership Awards.