2023 RCTC Wrestling Season Program

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Welcome to Yellowjacket Wrestling! As RCTC’s President, I am eager to see what this season holds for our studentathletes, both on and off the mat.

RCTC has a reputation for striving to maintain an outstanding athletic program, including setting examples of good sportsmanship, and providing personal growth opportunities for our student-athletes through both academic performance and team experiences. This is accomplished by living our values of being learner-centered, valuing excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation, and, along the way, having a little fun.

In addition to our athletic programs, our student-athletes may choose from a variety of other student life activities to assist them in developing their leadership and other life skills. We encourage you to check out what opportunities await you at RCTC by going to www.rctc.edu. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find.

2022-23 SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT TIME PLACE

NOVEMBER

11/5 Yellowjacket Open 10:00am RCTC

11/12 Luther Open 9:00am Decorah, IA 11/19 Lindenwood Open 9:00am Minneapolis, MN

DECEMBER

12/2 Augsburg 7:00pm RCTC 12/8 UWL & Iowa Lakes 4:30pm RCTC 12/10 Luther & UW-Stevens Point 11:00am Decorah, IA

JANUARY

1/5 NJCAA National Duals 10:00am Louisville, KY

1/14 MCAC Duals 11:00am Worthington, MN 1/21 Harper Open 9:00am Palatine, IL

FEBRUARY

2/4 Don Parker Open 9:00am Eau Claire, WI

2/8 NIACC Dual 6:00pm Mason City, IA 2/19 Region XIII Qualifier 11:00am Thief River Falls, MN

MARCH

3/3-4 NJCAA Championships 10:00am Council Bluffs, IA

2022 All-Americans: Parker Dobrocky Willie VonRuden

TEAM ROSTER

NAME YR HOMETOWN/HS

Ashton

Aaron

Nate

Kent

Jacob

Kyle

Antonio

YJ

Austin

Josh

Landon

Jared

Ethan

Walker

NAME

Tate

Jackson

Mitchel Nowlan

Reed Parrish

Nik

Martin

Braden

Jake

Armani

Antony

Rocco

Omar

Tiago Zwicky

YELLOWJACKET WRESTLING STAFF

ASSISTANT COACH RANDY RAGER is a long time former Head Coach for RCTC and has been here for over 15 years--several times being named the Conference Coach of the Year and NJCAA Man of the Year. Coach Rager led several teams to a National Championship while also mentoring a few individual Nationals Champions. He is currently a health and physical education and outdoor instructor at RCTC in addition to the assistant wrestling coach taking on roles such as: maintaining budget, providing study halls and grade checks, helping with mat technique and conditioning. Coach Rager has a great deal of knowledge and wisdom that continues to benefit this program in many ways.

HEAD COACH ANDREW HACKENMUELLER is entering his second season at RCTC. Andrew was the MCAC Conferene Coach of the Year and NJCAA Coach of the Year last season. Growing up in the STMA Program he was a three-time state placer and a stable part on the team winning three State Championships. After high school, he wrestled at North Dakota State University for two years and transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse. He was at Albert Lea High School where he was Youth State Coach of the Year while also serving as the Head Assistant Varsity Coach helping five athletes work to D1 and D2 scholarships. After three years in Albert Lea, Coach Hackenmueller moved to Forest Lake, MN helping that program make it back to the state tournament for the first time in 25 years. Coaching several state placers and a state champion each of the three years there. During the summer, Coach Hackenmueller is a big advocate for freestyle and Greco coaching the MN National Cadet Team. He is looking to help each athlete reach their ultimate goals, guide the team toward that National Championship, and build on the already solid foundation of the program established by the past coaches and athletes.

HEAD ASSISTANT COACH ANTHONY WESLEY is from Southern California, where he was a two-time California State Qualifier and a two-time State Greco Roman Champion. Coach Wesley wrestled 141lbs and graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in business. While in college, he was twice a Greco Roman National All-American at U20s and U23s. Most recently, he placed fifth at the African Continental Championships earning a #57 ranking in the World and a bid to the World Championships in Serbia representing Cape Verde. Coach Wesley served as a volunteer last season while earning his master’s degree from West Virginia University. This year he is taking on the Head Assistant Coach role which includes running practices, lifts, small group, and recruiting.

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ASSISTANT COACH MATTHEW PETERSEN is from the tough Petersen/Cardinal wrestling family in Byron, MN. Matt and his three brothers all became State Champions. Coach Petersen is a twotime High School National All-American (Freestyle) champion. After high school, he attended college and competed at D2 Minnesota State University Mankato, and began his pursuit of a bachelor's degree in nursing. Over the last couple of years, he has been a youth and high school coach at his alma mater Byron High School and a lead counselor at David Thorn Wrestling Camps. Matt comes in as an assistant coach helping lead the day-to-day practices, structure small group workouts as the “lightweight” coach, and is an asset as a recruiter.

HEAD ASSISTANT COACH AUSTIN GEORGEN is a two-time State Champion from Caledonia and a four-time All-American for D2 powerhouse St. Cloud State University (SCSU). He graduated with a degree in Health and Physical Education and stayed on as a graduate assistant at St. Cloud State University to help the team win the first of several National Championships. Upon leaving SCSU he became head high school coach in Wisconsin for a few years. Moving to the Rochester area and working for John Deere, Georgen is taking on a role as “heavyweight” coach.

PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS/CLUB COACHES

• Mike Schmitz (Stewartville, MN): two-time MN State Champion, D1 Recruit (University of Missouri), NCAA D3 National Champion (University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse 2011 at 174lbs)

• Cody Buchanan (Stewartville, MN): Graduate of University of Wisconsin -Lacrosse, Owner and Lead Instructor of Guerrilla Wrestling Club

• Shane Siewart (Lake City, MN): State Runner-Up, and National College All-American (RCTC 2019 174lbs)

Andrew Hackenmueller

Matthew Petersen

Randy Rager

MEET THE YELLOWJACKET WRESTLING TEAM

ASHTON ACKMAN is a redshirt freshman from Spencer, WI. In high school, he was a state place winner and earned a runner-up finish at the prestigious Bi-State Tournament. Ashton spent a season at Itasca Community College where he redshirted. Ashton is studying liberal arts.

AARON ADEKPLOVI is a freshman from Como Park, MN. He is a two-sport athlete at RCTC. Aaron is studying liberal arts.

NATE BEBERG is a freshman from Andover, MN. Nate took third in the state tournament.

KENT BEECHAM is a redshirt sophomore from Los Angeles, CA. where he wrestled at DI California Polytechnic State University for two years. Kent is studying construction management.

JACOB BLACKDEER is a freshman from Black River Falls, WI studying liberal arts.

KYLE CLOUTIER is a freshman from Zumbrota and is studying liberal arts.

ANTONIO DAVIS is a sophomore from Cottage Grove, MN and graduated from Park High School. He took fifth in the state tournament as a senior. As a Yellowjacket, he was a national qualifier and seeded eighth going into the tournament. Antonio graduates in December with a degree in Exercise and Sport Management.

YJ EVILLARD is from Owatonna, MN. YJ is a technical and athletic wrestler who was a state qualifier as a high school sophomore. YJ is studying liberal arts.

AUSTIN FRANCHINO is a freshman from Wayzata, MN. Austin has to custom order his size 15 shoes. He is studying liberal arts.

JOSH FRANKLIN is a sophomore from Fridley, MN. Josh is a two-sport college athlete competing in wrestling and football. In high school, he was a state runnerup. Josh is studying accounting.

LANDON GODE is a freshman from Long Prairie, MN. Landon placed in the top three at the state tournament three years in a row. Landon studies liberal arts.

JARED HARTER is a redshirt freshman coming up from Hixon, TN. Jared has some experience at the college level already spending a year at Kutztown College. He is a two-time high school state place winner in Tennessee. Jared is studying music.

ETHAN HENDRICKSON is a very talented freshman from Menahga, MN. Ethan was a two-time state finalist ending his high school career on top while also helping his team make their first trip to the Team State Tournament. Ethan is studying business and liberal arts.

WALKER INGHAM is a seasoned sophomore from Amery, WI. Walker is a state qualifier in Wisconsin taking third as a senior. Last year as a freshman for RCTC, he earned Conference Wrestler of the Year and seeded eighth at the National Tournament. He is one of the avid hunters in our program, “always looking for land if you know of anyone”! Walker is studying in the Facility and Service Technology Program.

TATE KARVER is a sophomore out of Chatfield, MN. Tate was a state qualifier and solid leader. He is a well-rounded athlete that can wrestle a couple different weight classes. Tate is studying business and liberal arts.

JACKSON MCCORMICK is a freshman out of Black River Falls, WI. Jackson is a lengthy, strong, and athletic wrestler. He narrowly missed qualifying for the State Tournament being stuck in a very tough section which continues to fuel him today. Jackson is studying business.

MITCHELL NOWLAN is a freshman from Denver, CO. Mitchell competed for Andover High School as a junior and took fifth before moving to Colorado and winning the state title as a senior. Mitchell is studying business and liberal arts.

REED PARRISH is a freshman from Kasson, MN. He is studying career and technical education.

NIK PETSINGER is in his first year out of New Richland, MN. Nik is a strong, scrappy, hard-working wrestler. He is studying data analysis.

MARTIN PRIETO is a freshman from Plainview-Elgin-Millville, MN. Martin was a two-sport athlete competing in football and wrestling. As a wrestler he took fifth in state his senior year of high school. Martin is studying liberal arts.

Ashton Ackman

Aaron Adekplovi

Nate Beberg

Kent Beecham

Jacob Blackdeer Kyle Cloutier

Antonio Davis

YJ Evillard

Austin Franchino

Josh Franklin

Landon Gode Jared Harter

DJ SAUNDERS is a redshirt sophomore from Faribault, MN. DJ has national tournament experience and looks to make it back and get on the podium. DJ is pursing the Nursing Program and currently works at the Mayo Clinic.

BRADEN THOM is a freshman from Long Prarie, MN. He was a three-time state qualifier placing fourth twice (‘20,’21). He was a part of his team’s two state championships. He is currently living the mullet lifestyle, studying in the Facility and Service Technology Program, and working at Scheels.

JAKE THOMPSON is from from Byron, MN in his first year at RCTC. He had a successful high school career as a three-sport athlete (wrestling, football, and clay target). He is a two-time state qualifier. Jake is studying law enforcement.

ARMANI TUCKER is a sophomore from Kenyon, MN. Armani is a national qualifier. He is studying criminal justice.

ANTONY TUTTLE is from Stillwater, MN. Anthony is a three-time qualifier and twice a state runner-up losing both times by one point to other Division I recruits. He is an All-American at some of the biggest tournaments in the country and made a World Team. Anthony is studying career and technical education.

ROCCO VISCI is from Big Lake, MN where he was a two-time state qualifier. As a sophomore, he placed fifth and during his senior year he was forced to default out due to injury. As a freshman at RCTC, he placed in several tournaments and peaked at the end of the year qualifying for the National Tournament and going 2-2. He is a team leader entering his sophomore year and ranked in the top eight in the country. He will look to get high on the podium to cap off a solid career. Side Note: If you ever need a fishing guide, Rocco is your guy! Rocco is studying in the Facility and Service Technology Program.

OMAR ZAMORA is a solid freshman from Long Prairie, MN. He initially came to RCTC to play football but has since transitioned to wrestling. Omar is studying liberal arts.

TIAGO BERTOLDO ZWICKEY is a freshman from Burnsville, MN. He got into the sport late but is making strides fast. He is one of the more focused and hardworking guys on the team. He provides depth for the Yellowjackets at 133/141 and will be pushing the guys all the way until the end of the year. Tiago is majoring in exercise science.

Walker Ingham

Tate Karver

Jackson McCormick

Reed Parrish

Nik Petsinger

DJ Saunders

Martin Prieto

Braden Thom

Jake Thompson

Armani Tucker

Antony Tuttle

Rocco Visci

Omar Zamora

Tiago Zwicky

Ethan Hendrickson

Mitchel Nowlan

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1964 George Ceplecha 123

1965 Don Mullenbach 130

1966 Don Mullenbach 130

1966 Jim Johnson 152

1966 Jack Radabaugh 137

1967 Rick Mihal 160

1968 Darrel Hartle 152

1982 Randy Wirtjes 167

2006 Kasey Meiners 174 2009 Devin Clark 184

SECOND PLACE FINISH

1964 Lee Aadahl 167

1965 Pete Middleton 191 1966 Rich Mihal 145 1968 Wiley Lodge 115

1975 Jeff Nelson 142

1976 Greg Moe 190

1979 John Ohly 158 1995 Karl Jones Hwt.

1998 Randy Smith 142

1999 Travis Wiuff Hwt.

2007 Nathan Clements 184

2009 Parker Brand 197

2017 Brett Bradford 157

2020 Auston Hall 141

2021 Gavin Christoffersen 133

THIRD PLACE FINISH

1963 Gary Ingalls 123

1965 Marvin Inverson 147

1967 Wiley Lodge 115

1969 Ken Stockdale 130

1978 David Bulmer 150

1999 John Lorenz 174

2013 Garret Miller 174

2014 Garret Miller 174

2018 Shane Siewert 174

2020 Richard Hammonds III 197

2021 Seth Brossard 165

2021 Parker Dobrocky 133

FOURTH PLACE FINISH

1963 Arvin Jacobson 157

1964 Wally Johnson 177

1965 Wally Johnson 157

1967 Duane Aaland Hwt.

1968 Ken Stockdale 130

1976 Keith Burke 126

1983 Dave Johnson 158

1983 Todd Praska 177

1984 Dave Meinick 142

1988 Jim Richardson Hwt.

1993 Chad Krippner 150

1993 Karl Jones Hwt.

1996 Gil Domally 126

1997 Jeremy Koch 158

2010 Devin Clark 197

2013 Joe Bunne 197

2014 Joe Munos 141

2017 Alfred Daniel 165

2020 Seth Brossard 165 2022 Parker Dobrocky 141 2022 Willie VonRuden 157

FIFTH PLACE FINISH

1965 Larry Wandrow 115 1965 John McBride 123 1966 Pete Middleton 177

1967 Dave Hartle 130

1969 Al Hodedon 152

1970 Bob Hanes 118 1980 Chuck Koestler 150 1981 Randy Wirtjes 158 1998 Travis Wiuff Hwt. 2018 Mason Hawkins 197

SIXTH PLACE FINISH

1965 Lee Aadahl 167

1966 Arlan Enquist 115

1966 Leo Eckerman 191

1967 Ralph Tewksbury 137 1967 Don Ask 167

1968 Dennis Gladwin 191

1969 Dan Froiland Hwt.

1977 Scott Schmitz 190

1979 Don Dahl 190

2011 Theo Jensen-Innis 165 2017 Coltan Laganiere 149

2018 Morgen Moreno 197

2020 Parker Dobrocky 133 2020 Jeremiah Colon 174

SEVENTH PLACE FINISH

1983 Tom Dole Hwt.

1986 Dennis McNamara 150

1987 Scott Lewison 150

1991 Jeremy Pease Hwt. 1997 Jesse Hoekstra Hwt.

2001 David Miller Hwt.

2003 Mike Cunningham 197

2005 Kevin Raasch 197

2007 Nathan Clements 184 2020 Gavin Christoffersen 184

EIGHTH PLACE FINISH

1999 John Wegman 133 2003 Mitch Bunne 149 2007 Ethan Hackbarth 174 2021 Wyatt Simon 174