2022/2023 Recruiting

[PaBizon]

Current 2022 Recruits
Max Peterson Byron, MN #5 overall Recruit in MN (Guillotine Wrestling), Flo #18@138
Gavin Drexler Stratford, WI Multiple X Wisconsin D3 champ. Wrestled 145 this past summer

-Looks like both will project to wrestle 141/149 in college
-with 2021 being a larger class I’m assuming 2022 wont be very big


According to the announcers at the MN Who’s #1 the Bison are recruiting

2022 Landon Johnson Owatonna, MN #8 Overall recruit in MN/Flo #15@160
2023 Koy Buesgens New Prague, MN #5 Overall recruit in MN/Beat Max Peterson @ 2021 Who's #1

Anyone have any in-sight into who else the Bison may be looking at? What recruits were at the last home Bison football game?

[Portlandbison]

No details but on his Twitter Kish said two Minnesotans have committed today.

[Portlandbison]

Looks like Brendan Howes from Anoka is one of the new commits.

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Looks like he was runner up at 138 last year.

[PaBizon]

Looks like Landon Johnson from Owatonna has signed with the Bison. Good get!

[Big Bird]

Walker Bentz from BBE joins the 2022 class

https://twitter.com/BBEWrestling/status/1447561339048763392/photo/1

[PaBizon]

Super 32 seeds have been released.

138 lbs
#10 Max Peterson
#13 Gavin Drexler

160 lbs
#2 Landon Johnson

[Big Bird]

Some NDSU targets: Koy Buesgens may have wrestled his way out of NDSU's reach, by taking runner up at Super 32. I just hope he doesn't wind up at SDSU. Zach Hanson didn't place, which probably helps NDSU a bit. Zach Silvis only went 1-2. Finn Nadeu out of Montana didn't place either.

Verbals Peterson and Drexler didn't place but racked up nice wins. Peterson was unseeded at 145 and did alright.

Verbal Landon Johnson wound up as the 4 seed and won 3 close matches, before losing and not placing.

Not super encouraging but also not all that discouraging.

[PaBizon]

Boeden Greenley of Lisbon has committed to the Bison.

[Big Bird]

Zach Hanson is announcing his college choice in an hour on Flo. I would guess Wyoming, SDSU, or Princeton, but NDSU has been interested. He was a cadet/16U Fargo and Greco champ.

Koy Buesgens plans on announcing on Tuesday. He's a very fast rising recruit after taking runner up at Super 32 and beating some really big time recruits. I don't think he picks NDSU, but one can hope.

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[Big Bird]

Silvis is a good greco kid and was in for a visit a couple weeks ago.

Zach Hanson commits to Stanford.

Here's to hoping they get Buesgens next week.

[Big Bird]

Koy Buesgens to NC State

[Big Bird]

Drexler making it official: https://twitter.com/ZaleskiSports/status/1458461106138136581
Silvis scheduled to sign later today.
I'm really hoping Peterson does sign with NDSU.

Haven't seen anything on Bentz, Peterson, Greenley, or Johnson yet.

[Big Bird]

Peterson makes it official https://twitter.com/ByronWrestling/status/1458563749648941056
Drexler https://twitter.com/NDSUwrestling/status/1458560071294668802

[Big Bird]

With the last two classes, the potential long term lineup fits could be something like:
125- Negrete
133-
141- Drexler
149- Peterson
157-
165- Caliendo
174- Johnson
184- Parker
197- Mooberry
HWT- Mora

That's pretty good IMO and with March being in his 2nd year, 133 should be filled. Peterson and Drexler could both be up a weight class too.

One note about 2021 verbal and top 100 recruit Alex Ramirez, he is at Clackamas Community College.

[NDSU_grad]

Drexler making it official: https://twitter.com/ZaleskiSports/status/1458461106138136581
Silvis scheduled to sign later today.
I'm really hoping Peterson does sign with NDSU.

Haven't seen anything on Bentz, Peterson, Greenley, or Johnson yet.
Greenley’s a junior.

[Portlandbison]

Coaches on social media are saying they got two commits today including a top 100 recruit.

[PaBizon]

Coaches on social media are saying they got two commits today including a top 100 recruit.

I’m hoping it’s 2023 recruit Tyler Wells from Princeton, Mn.

[Big Bird]

One is another California kid in Sean Solis (class of 22), who is probably a 141/149.

California didn't have a state tourney last year, but he was a DNP in 2020. He was the #12 seed and went 2-2.

He is not a top 100 recruit

[PaBizon]

Fernando Barreto of Walnut, CA has committed to the BiZon. Flo currently has him ranked #12 at 126 pounds and #85 overall in the class of 2022. Projects at 133 in college. He was a high school teammate of 2021 BiZon recruit Alex Ramirez who ended up wrestling Junior College this season.

[PaBizon]

Barreto took 6th place in the California state Tournament at 106 as a freshman, 6th at 120 as a sophomore and 2nd last year at 128 (non sanctioned California state Tournament). He is currently ranked second at 126 in the California state rankings. He recently won a tournament up at 145 pounds majoring the 6th ranked California kid in the finals.

[PaBizon]

Bison recruit Maxwell Petersen defeated Stanford recruit Zach Hanson 7-3 in the 145 pound title at the Minnesota Xmas Tournament. Two solid takedowns and a 2pt near fall. He’s a strong kid.

Brendan Howes lost to Hanson in the semis and ended up taking 4th at 145.

Zach Silvis lost 5-4 in the 120 pound title match to a very strong Alan Koehler who’s a 2023 Nebraska Recruit

Landen Johnson is in the finals at 160. Edit: Johnson beats Anthony Tuttle of Stillwater 5-2. If you enjoy watching a scrambler wrestle you’ll like watching this guy.

Good showings for some future BiZon.

[PaBizon]

BiZon Recruit Max Petersen won the 145 pound title at the Rumble on the Red championship at the Fargodome today. He beat Stanford recruit Zach Hanson 5-1 in the final. Second time in two weeks he has defeated Hanson.

[NDSU_grad]

Brock Fettig from Bismarck High lost 1-0 in the 170# final to nationally ranked Hunter Lyden. I don’t think he’s committed anywhere. Good be a possible depth guy for NDSU.

[PaBizon]

BiZon recruit Maxwell Petersen reached 200 victories in his high school career this weekend. Congrats.

[Portlandbison]

Looks like Alex Ramirez is doing well at Clackamas. Do you think there's any shot he will be a Bison? 157 has an opening after Franek, although I hope we get another two years of Jared.

https://njcaa.org/sports/wrest/2021-22/rankings/Ranking_2_-_Individual_Rankings

[PaBizon]

Looks like Alex Ramirez is doing well at Clackamas. Do you think there's any shot he will be a Bison? 157 has an opening after Franek, although I hope we get another two years of Jared.

https://njcaa.org/sports/wrest/2021-22/rankings/Ranking_2_-_Individual_Rankings

Flo wrestling did an interview with Franek prior to this season and he said the plan is for him to wrestle two more seasons after this. I hope Ramirez still shows up next year. Next years top 100 recruit Fernando Berretto is from the same high school so hopefully they’ll want to freeze their asses off together in Fargo.

[Portlandbison]

NDSU got a commitment from Damian Mendez, from dodge city, Kansas. Looks like he's been wrestling at 132 this year and 126 last year.

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[Big Bird]

NDSU picked up a commitment from 132 pounder Damian Mendez out of Kansas. Multiple time state champ, cadet AA in Fargo, and ranked #192 by Rokfin in the class of 2022.

[Portlandbison]

With the ND high school tournament going this weekend, is there anybody to keep an eye on that we may be seeing wrestle at the d1 level in the future?

[jackrabbit1979]

With the ND high school tournament going this weekend, is there anybody to keep an eye on that we may be seeing wrestle at the d1 level in the future?

Any insight on the board re: Brock Fettig? Rumblings on the SDSU board that he may be the most recent verbal to SDSU. He looks to be having a great senior year with some good wins and a very good loss 1-0 against highly ranked gopher recruit Lyden.

Prospects for success at the next level?

[scottietohottie]

Lisbon has a stud but I belive he's a junior. Carrington also had a mean pinning machine not sure what grade he was.

The Harvey state champ and the class a heavyweight champ sure looked like football players to me. Guess the Harvey kid actually wrestled all season with a torn acl.

[scottietohottie]

And then sorry for imposing on the wrestling forum but not sure where else to talk nd state wrestling tourney but the refs missed a hell of a headgear grab in the 195lb championship match. Shitty way to lose that match. Got turned to his back because the kid twisted his headgear. Both refs were on the wrong side and couldn't see.

[NDSU_grad]

Any insight on the board re: Brock Fettig? Rumblings on the SDSU board that he may be the most recent verbal to SDSU. He looks to be having a great senior year with some good wins and a very good loss 1-0 against highly ranked gopher recruit Lyden.

Prospects for success at the next level?
Commentators during the state wrestling tournament did mention Fettig was going to SDSU. Wrestled 182 this past season but was really 170#. Probably projects at 165 in college. Long kid with good frame. Guessing he’s a guy who might take a few years to crack a starting lineup, but you never know what might happen when he gets to college.

[PaBizon]

Any insight on the board re: Brock Fettig? Rumblings on the SDSU board that he may be the most recent verbal to SDSU. He looks to be having a great senior year with some good wins and a very good loss 1-0 against highly ranked gopher recruit Lyden.

Prospects for success at the next level?



IMO jr Koye Grebel of Valley City is a kid to keep an eye on. He just won the 120 pound title. His only loss of the season was a 3-2 decision to Nebraska signee Alan Koehler in the championship match at Rumble in the Red. He also has a younger brother that just won a state title as a freshman.

[Big Bird]

Solis and Barreto are in the same 132 pound bracket at the California state tournament. Both made the blood round and needed one more win to place.

Barreto was the 4 seed and lost in the quarters to the really good Brock Bobzien. He injury defaulted out and didn't place.

Solis is the 14 seed and lost a close one to the 3 seed. He'll then lost to the 9 seed

Coach Kish and Coach Blanc are both out in California watching the action and trying to keep the California pipeline going.

[Big Bird]

I went back and watched their losses and I'm excited. Solis lead almost start to finish vs the 3 seed, but gassed bad. That's fixable. Really smooth, well timed attacks for the most part and he was ok on top and bottom.

I watched 2 of Barreto's matches and like most of what I saw. He's more solidly built than Solis, and has really good movement and explosiveness. He got jacked up and pinned in the quarters, which happens. I can't imagine upper body stuff is where he ever wants to go. The one concerning part is it was not a hard or violent throw, he came up fine, walked off fine, but injury defaulted out of the wrestlebacks.

[PaBizon]

BiZon Recruit Gavin Drexler won his third Wisconsin D3 title 11-1. Wasn’t challenged at all in the tournament.

[Big Bird]

Another poster told me that there is a new addition to the NDSU roster that is becoming official this week.

He can inform everyone when it becomes official

[IowaBison]

It is official, McGwire Midkiff, will be coming back to Fargo for his final year of competition. He will be moving back to Fargo in March and start training right away to compete in some freestyle events this summer. He and our family are ecstatic.

[Big Bird]

It is official, McGwire Midkiff, will be coming back to Fargo for his final year of competition. He will be moving back to Fargo in March and start training right away to compete in some freestyle events this summer. He and our family are ecstatic.

Awesome news!

[Portlandbison]

It is official, McGwire Midkiff, will be coming back to Fargo for his final year of competition. He will be moving back to Fargo in March and start training right away to compete in some freestyle events this summer. He and our family are ecstatic.

Great news. Any idea of what weight McGwire is looking to wrestle at?

[PaBizon]

Max Peterson wins the 145 pound AA title
Landen Johnson wins the 160 pound AAA title
Zack Silvia took second place at AAA 120 pounds. Both of his losses this season were to Nebraska commit Alan Koehler

[IowaBison]

Great news. Any idea of what weight McGwire is looking to wrestle at?

Mac is going 133.

[Portlandbison]

Looks like NDSU got a commitment from a Wisconsin wrestler today.

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[Big Bird]

NDSU has added at least 3 guys in recent weeks. They also added Macray Klohs from Buffalo MN a bit earlier.

Connor Tulechik from Pequot Lakes, Trae Thilmony from Montana, and Eddie Simes from Wisconsin.

Tulechik is a 2 time state runner up and won a title this year and probably projects as a 174.

Thilmony was a 3 time state champ and projects as a 149.

Simes was likely the Wisconsin kid Portlandbison referenced. He's from Amery Wisconsin and was a state runner up at 170 this year, while taking 2nd at Va Beach nationals, and 5th at the Cheesehead. He previously wrestled for Dassell Cokato in MN and was a state runner up there too.

Klohs committed a few months ago and took 5th in state and projects at 197.

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[RadioBison]

Flo wrestling did an interview with Franek prior to this season and he said the plan is for him to wrestle two more seasons after this. I hope Ramirez still shows up next year. Next years top 100 recruit Fernando Berretto is from the same high school so hopefully they’ll want to freeze their asses off together in Fargo.

I didn't hold out much hope for Ramirez coming here, but now that his Juco coach just went to Oregon State, I think that takes our chances to 0.

[Big Bird]

NDSU also added 4 time WI state champ Tanner Gerber to the light weights.

[PaBizon]

NDSU also added 4 time WI state champ Tanner Gerber to the light weights.

Berber’s one loss this season was a 6-3 decision to Tyler Wells from Princeton, MN. Wells is a kid I really wish the Bison get.

[PaBizon]

SDSU just picked up another top ranked Minnesota recruit in Dineen from Benson Mn. Projects at 195. Top 100 on many boards for 2023. IMO BiZon are failing in a neighboring state when compared to the bunnies from brookings

[Portlandbison]

Saw LaMont from Utah Valley is transferring to Wisconsin. Wonder if that may lead to a burwick transfer.

[Big Bird]

Saw LaMont from Utah Valley is transferring to Wisconsin. Wonder if that may lead to a burwick transfer.

ND native and Wisconsin NCAA qualifier Burwick is in the portal.

[NDSU_grad]

ND native and Wisconsin NCAA qualifier Burwick is in the portal.
I would guess SDSU but I don’t know what 133 looks like for them. I think they were #2 after Wisconsin out of high school.

[PaBizon]

I would guess SDSU but I don’t know what 133 looks like for them. I think they were #2 after Wisconsin out of high school.

Not sure SDSU has any room for him. They added Tagg from North Carolina last season and Penn States Brandon Merideth just transferred there a couple weeks ago. I think he ends up with the BiZon.

[Big Bird]

Burwick to Nebraska.

Also, NDSU has been after NHSCA champ (where he majored NDSU commit Boeden Greenley), 2 time Virginia state champ, and Willie's #126 prospect in the 2023 class, Rafael Hipolito. He's also a multiple time age level world champ in Jiu Jitsu.

[HerdBot]

SDSU just picked up another top ranked Minnesota recruit in Dineen from Benson Mn. Projects at 195. Top 100 on many boards for 2023. IMO BiZon are failing in a neighboring state when compared to the bunnies from brookings

I tend to agree. We should be so much better in Wrestling anyways just due to the fact the freakin USA Wrestling Tournament comes here. It's like the super bowl of high school wrestling

[Portlandbison]

I tend to agree. We should be so much better in Wrestling anyways just due to the fact the freakin USA Wrestling Tournament comes here. It's like the super bowl of high school wrestling

So because Fargo hosts a usa wrestling tournament NDSU should be a top 10 program? 15?

I've heard kish say they have had to explain to recruits that Fargo is where NDSU is located. There's a disconnect between the tourney in the dome and NDSU. I've also heard Kish say he's had meetings with administration to get admissions and other people from NDSU to the tournament to help make the Fargo/NDSU connection. You also have to factor in not all of the kids in the tournament enjoy their time in Fargo. I read that Pentz didn't like his experience in Fargo because of the flatness and the heat and humidity. As much as we love the area North Dakota isn't for everybody.

I would love to see NDSU be a top 20 program, but with NIL money and the way college sports are changing I don't think it's a reasonable expectation.

[Big Bird]

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Some incredibly unfortunate news. NDSU signee Damian Mendez passed away last night, reportedly from complications of heat stroke

[HerdBot]

So because Fargo hosts a usa wrestling tournament NDSU should be a top 10 program? 15?

I've heard kish say they have had to explain to recruits that Fargo is where NDSU is located. There's a disconnect between the tourney in the dome and NDSU. I've also heard Kish say he's had meetings with administration to get admissions and other people from NDSU to the tournament to help make the Fargo/NDSU connection. You also have to factor in not all of the kids in the tournament enjoy their time in Fargo. I read that Pentz didn't like his experience in Fargo because of the flatness and the heat and humidity. As much as we love the area North Dakota isn't for everybody.

I would love to see NDSU be a top 20 program, but with NIL money and the way college sports are changing I don't think it's a reasonable expectation.

I never said top 10 but we should be doing better than Brookings. I mean were in Big 12 and the tournament is on our campus. No recruit ever loves Brookings. I realize they cant really recruit kids during the tournament. It's too bad we can't have a camp the day after lol

[NDSU_grad]

Some incredibly unfortunate news. NDSU signee Damian Mendez passed away last night, reportedly from complications of heat stroke
That’s awful news. My condolences to the Mendez family.

[RadioBison]

Some incredibly unfortunate news. NDSU signee Damian Mendez passed away last night, reportedly from complications of heat stroke

Wow, that is terrible news.

[HerdBot]

Some incredibly unfortunate news. NDSU signee Damian Mendez passed away last night, reportedly from complications of heat stroke

I didn't even see the comment at the bottom. That's really fucked up. So sad

[Portlandbison]

Damn, just awful

https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/dodge-city-wrestler-dies-of-heat-stroke/

[KSBisonFan]

https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/05/dodge-city-wrestling-champion-dies-heatstroke/

Just terrible. Condolences to his family. RIP.

[PaBizon]

I just saw this on twitter. What a sad sad situation. Thoughts and prayers to his family

[WrestlingMom]

If anyone is wanting to help Damian's family there is a go fund me, or you can send money directly to his mothers venmo

https://www.gofundme.com/f/damian-mendez-medical-funeral-related-expenses?utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&fbclid=IwAR3RgcEuqrU6fwT80QGrYJuwANpJ7M-wnB288L5HaE-BMtYxr00eXXG0iuE

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[Big Bird]

On the recruiting front, Koy Hopke is a top 5/10 recruit in the 2024 class and Flo has this note from him while discussing his recruiting:

While Koy admitted there are a few programs he feels more comfortable with than others right now, he’s keeping his options open to every school moving forward and will take his time in the process. The schools he’s most comfortable with right now: Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota State, Indiana, Michigan, and Penn State. Despite listing those schools, Hopke reiterated he’ll take all of his official visits and won’t be committing any time soon.

His brother will be pitching for the Bison next season too.

https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/7891863-an-inside-look-at-koy-hopkes-recruiting-experience

[El_Chapo]

NDSU Recruiting should be so much better when they host the USA's every year. look at this awesome scene

https://twitter.com/calUSAwrestling/status/1548282702020743168?s=20&t=INZ4Amj4U2wu-u_MIA9-Cw

[Big Bird]

Man, I hope they can get Rafael Hipolito to commit. Incredible movement skills, crisp attacks, and exceptional speed.

He's already taken a visit to NDSU and Marsden, Kish and Cam have been matside for his matches.

Greenley has looked reallllly good so far today too.

[NDSU_grad]

Man, I hope they can get Rafael Hipolito to commit. Incredible movement skills, crisp attacks, and exceptional speed.

He's already taken a visit to NDSU and Marsden, Kish and Cam have been matside for his matches.

Greenley has looked reallllly good so far today too.
Greenley on to the quarters.

[NDSU_grad]

Greenley goes down in quarters to Cody Chittum, arguably the best high school wrestler in the country, 14-5.

[Big Bird]

Drexler has AAd and beat Peterson to eliminate him.

Greenley has AAd

Hipolito is into the semis. His stock is going to blow up even more. NDSU was on him early and hopefully that accounts for a lot.

[Big Bird]

Drexler got screwed vs Iowa commit Joel Jesuroga and lost 2-1. He had a single and was circling and the ref stopped it with 8 seconds left...for some reason. He'll wrestle for 7th.

Greenley up 5-0 right now

[Big Bird]

Greenley dominated and got headlocked with 20 seconds left but still won 7-4.

Hipolito coming up on mat 11 in the semis. If you haven't watched him yet, I highly recommend it.

[Big Bird]

Hipolito loses 8-1 to Iowa commit Riggins. He'll either wrestle for 3rd or 5th.

He didn't have anything going offensively after failing to convert a nice early shot. Riggins was just too long and strong.

I did see Trevor Brandvold matside for it, which I don't like. He's MNs lead recruiter and fun fact, is former NDSU MBB player Jaxon Knotek's brother in law. Met Knotek's dad at the airport on my way back to Fargo from CKLV a few years ago and he started talking to me about wrestling because I had a NDSU wrestling shirt on.

[Big Bird]

Hipolito dominates his match and advances to the third place match with dozens of college coaches matside.

Greenley lost and will wrestle for 5th.

Drexler will wrestler for 7th.

[Big Bird]

Hipolito winds up 4th.

Greenley takes 6th.

Drexler takes 7th.

[PaBizon]

Aaron Cashman of Iowa has entered the transfer portal. I believe his dad wrestled for the BiZon.

[Big Bird]

Aaron Cashman of Iowa has entered the transfer portal. I believe his dad wrestled for the BiZon.

You are correct. I'd welcome the addition, but I'm hoping Negrete is our guy for the next 4 years.

Also, appears coach Marsden had an in home visit with Dillan Johnson, a 2024 HWT out of Illinois. He's had visits from Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin too and took a football visit to MN. Looks like a big time HWT is a target for NDSU in 2024 with Johnson and Koy Hopke both being targets. Hopke is the overall #4 guy in the class and Johnson is #29, so either would be a very high profile and significant get for the staff.

https://twitter.com/DillanMJohnson1/status/1556452921679691779

Appears he has FB offers from Ball State, Illinois State, and EMU and visited MN. He's related to former Missouri State DT, and Colts 2022 draft pick Eric Johnson.

[PaBizon]

You are correct. I'd welcome the addition, but I'm hoping Negrete is our guy for the next 4 years.

Also, appears coach Marsden had an in home visit with Dillan Johnson, a 2024 HWT out of Illinois. He's had visits from Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin too and took a football visit to MN. Looks like a big time HWT is a target for NDSU in 2024 with Johnson and Koy Hopke both being targets. Hopke is the overall #4 guy in the class and Johnson is #29, so either would be a very high profile and significant get for the staff.

https://twitter.com/DillanMJohnson1/status/1556452921679691779

Appears he has FB offers from Ball State, Illinois State, and EMU and visited MN. He's related to former Missouri State DT, and Colts 2022 draft pick Eric Johnson.

I agree that Negrete is probably the man going forward. Would be a good depth move though. I saw the picture of Mardsen next to Johnson. Johnson is one big dude for his age. Would be a wonderful pick up.

[Big Bird]

NDSU got a commitment from Zane Licht out of Wisconsin. Projects at 165 and is Willie's 65th ranked prospect in the 2023 class.

[PaBizon]

NDSU got a commitment from Zane Licht out of Wisconsin. Projects at 165 and is Willie's 65th ranked prospect in the 2023 class.

He had two freestyle wins this summer against current Bison Landen Johnson. Strong kid.

[Big Bird]

Rafael Hipolito out of Virginia, who took a visit to NDSU and took 4th in Fargo, committed to Virginia Tech. Would’ve loved to get him

[Bisonfan2001]

NDSU got a commitment from Zane Licht out of Wisconsin. Projects at 165 and is Willie's 65th ranked prospect in the 2023 class.

They also picked up Luke Barker from Dodge City Kansas. 2 time Kansas State Champ & NHSCA Junior National Champion.

[larson311]

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[larson311]

Anyone know who it is?

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[PaBizon]

Flo Rankings

B Greenley 152 #8
Z Licht 160 #13
L Barker 160 #18

Licht was 4-2 at the Super 32 but did not place.

[Big Bird]

Carter Schmidt out of Montana commits to NDSU. State champ who is unranked in the national rankings and probably projects at 133.

[PaBizon]

Markell Rivera-Cain of Arizona has committed to the BiZon. He projects at 197.

[larson311]

Markell Rivera-Cain of Arizona has committed to the BiZon. He projects at 197.

#172 on the 2023 Big Board


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[Big Bird]

NDSU picked up a commitment from Amantee Mills out of Georgia. He had been in on a visit a little over a month ago. I don't see him ranked on any 2023 lists. That makes a Georgia commit in each the 2023 and 2024 class, which is very interesting.

[PaBizon]

Dominick Serrano (133) and Nathan Haas (184) of Nebraska have both entered the transfer portal. Both were highly recruited out of high school and have struggled a bit. Interested to see if the BiZon would take a look at either (especially Haas) There are no HWTS in the portal to add to the room even as a depth play. Mora better stay healthy.

[Big Bird]

2 time Montana state champion Jesse Aarness will join the herd as a preferred walk on. Probably projects at 141

https://406mtsports.com/high-school/wrestling/north-dakota-state-bound-wrestler-jesse-aarness-of-billings-west-doesnt-run-from-a-challenge/article_6cf08cd8-7f47-11ed-983f-8321d4c402cb.html

[Big Bird]

Adam Cherne from Wayzata commits. 4th place in state last year, 3rd at the recent MatBoss Open, projects at 184/197

[Big Bird]

NDSU picked up a commitment from Colby Runner out of Colorado. State champ last year and 2 x state finalist who wrestles 190.

[CrazyJoeDavola]

With ND state tournament underway its no surprise future Bison Boeden Greenley (Lisbon) is in the finals and on cruise control. Browsing the brackets a few other names to keep an eye on for potential recruits are Koye Grebel (Valley City) at 138. He is a senior multiple time state champion. Not sure if he has college plans yet. A couple Juniors in LJ Araujo (Bismarck) at 160 and Coy Okeson (Minot Ryan) at 285. I have mentioned LJ before and I think its a long shot for NDSU as I feel he will look to go B1G. Okeson is a possible target though. He won the Rumble on the Red and looks good in the short time you see him wrestle. He faces AJ Heins (New Salem and future Bison football player) tonight in the finals. And then looking farther down the road sophmore Ben Deforest (Bismarck) at 120 as well as freshman Waylon Cressel (West Fargo) at 170 and Nic Enzminger (Bismarck Legacy) at 106 are a few to keep an eye on going forward.

[Big Bird]

NHSCAs were this past week and I only saw 2 Bison recruits in the competition, and both placed.

113 Amantee Mills was the champion
160 Boeden Greenley took 4th

[NDSU_grad]

NHSCAs were this past week and I only saw 2 Bison recruits in the competition, and both placed.

113 Amantee Mills was the champion
160 Boeden Greenley took 4th
Not a 23 recruit but Bismarck Legacy’s Nicholas Enzminger took 2nd at 106. Would be class of 26.

[CrazyJoeDavola]

Not a 23 recruit but Bismarck Legacy’s Nicholas Enzminger took 2nd at 106. Would be class of 26.

And 24 recruit LJ Araujo from Bismarck High took second as well. Greenley while taking third actually beat his opponent in the third place place match earlier in the tournament.

I also saw 23 recruit Koye Grebel from Valley City has now committed to Iowa.

[NDSU_grad]

And 24 recruit LJ Araujo from Bismarck High took second as well. Greenley while taking third actually beat his opponent in the third place place match earlier in the tournament.

I also saw 23 recruit Koye Grebel from Valley City has now committed to Iowa.
I did t know LJ was there. Looks like he lost in the championship to a highly rated kid 4-3. Be interesting to see how Koye does at Iowa.

[CrazyJoeDavola]

I did t know LJ was there. Looks like he lost in the championship to a highly rated kid 4-3. Be interesting to see how Koye does at Iowa.

Yea the PA kid LJ lost to was ranked 6th in the country I believe. Enzminger lost to the #7 ranked kid in the finals. Ben Deforest and Koltyn Grebel (both 25 recruits) were also out there losing out in the consi16 round I believe.

Hopefully Koye gets a shot down the road. he is a tough wrestler and good kid from all accounts. I can't imagine a year practicing with Real Woods is going to hurt him.

[Portlandbison]

Izzak Olejnik the all-american Caliendo beat for 7th is in the portal. Sykora and Marsden are now following him on social media. With him having only one year of eligibility, I found the apparent interest notable. ASU, Illinois, Cornell, Northen Colorado and Wisconsin are also following him but it appears NDSU is interested in the 165er.

[Big Bird]

I missed this one, and it's pretty surprising, but hopefully is a good thing.

NDSU picked up a commitment from Buffalo 184 national qualifier Giuseppe Hoose.

He beat DJ 12-8 during the year. Hopefully this just means that they plan to redshirt DJ this year, and DJ is ok with that. If that is the case, this is a great addition

[PaBizon]

Izzak Olejnik the all-american Caliendo beat for 7th is in the portal. Sykora and Marsden are now following him on social media. With him having only one year of eligibility, I found the apparent interest notable. ASU, Illinois, Cornell, Northen Colorado and Wisconsin are also following him but it appears NDSU is interested in the 165er.

Looks like Oklahoma St for Olejnik. The cowboys are on a transfer spree right now in both directions

[PaBizon]

[QUOTE=Big Bird;1616526]I missed this one, and it's pretty surprising, but hopefully is a good thing.

NDSU picked up a commitment from Buffalo 184 national qualifier Giuseppe Hoose.

He beat DJ 12-8 during the year. Hopefully this just means that they plan to redshirt DJ this year, and DJ is ok with that. If that is the case, this is a great addition[/QUOTE

With Hoose being a senior this probably makes more sense than bringing in a younger guy like Rogotzke. DJ redshirts to get ready to make an AA run his last two years. Here’s to hoping that’s how it goes.

[Portlandbison]

Lools like Hoose has deleted all NDSU commitment references on social media.

[NDSU_grad]

Lools like Hoose has deleted all NDSU commitment references on social media.
If that’s the only guy we lose with Kish moving on I can live with it.

[Portlandbison]

If that’s the only guy we lose with Kish moving on I can live with it.

I think Marsden will be the key. With Kish taking more of a CEO role recently, really think blanc/Marsden/Sykora will be the important aspect of retention vs following Kish.

[PaBizon]

Lools like Hoose has deleted all NDSU commitment references on social media.

Unless DJ was planning on redshirting this year or gets hurt it’s not a loss

[BabyBison4U]

Looks like we got a half dozen guys this coming year and next right under DJ weight wise. Should be interesting to see who raises to the top when it is time. I suspect that they will be able to push D.J., learn from him and then take over in 2-3 years when he is done.

[Big Bird]

Need one of them to develop as Pentz’ replacement too. Mooberry is the only backup on the roster and I don’t see him as a future qualifier

[BabyBison4U]

Macray Klohs MN, Markell Rivera-Cain AZ, Adam Cherne MN
are the 3 guys coming in that could possibly put a little weight on to help develop each other. I don't who we would have for hwt in a few years?

[Portlandbison]

Macray Klohs MN, Markell Rivera-Cain AZ, Adam Cherne MN
are the 3 guys coming in that could possibly put a little weight on to help develop each other. I don't who we would have for hwt in a few years?

Believe Duda wrestled at heavyweight this year.

[larson311]

Believe Duda wrestled at heavyweight this year.

He also wrestled some 184, so not ideal.


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[BabyBison4U]

Might have to put a trough and chocolate milk drinking fountain put in the weight room. Just feed them and have them lift. 10209

[PaBizon]

Roman Rogotzke ends up at Indiana. Could be a fun future match up with his younger brother who’s at ohio st.

[Big Bird]

NDSU has added JUCO transfer Devon Dawson out of Pratt in Kansas. Was a National runner up at HWT

[NDSU_grad]

NDSU has added JUCO transfer Devon Dawson out of Pratt in Kansas. Was a National runner up at HWT
Well, not the portal transfer at heavyweight I was hoping for, but good luck to Devon. Hopefully he can make an impact.

[Big Bird]

Combo of 2023 and 2024 recruits competing in Junior nationals in Fargo.

In the round of 32 (most with 3 wins so far): Michael Olson (Minnesota, 126), Carter Schmidt (Montana, 132), Boeden Greenley (North Dakota, 160), Tyler Secoy (Georgia, 170)

Consolations: Zane Licht (Wisconsin, 152)

I probably missed a few, but those were the ones I saw in the brackets.

A couple others of note: Former 2024 commit Koufax Christianson lost early and is in the consolation bracket, LJ Araujo in the rd of 32, Koye Grebel (Iowa commit) in the rd of 32, and Alex Braun (From Woodbury and brother of former Bison Austin Braun) in the rd of 32

[Big Bird]

Carter Schmidt just picked up a really nice comeback win to stay alive...and I noticed Sykora matside. Quick check and I hadn't realized Schmidt also flipped his commitment to OU.

[Big Bird]

Licht and Greenley both didn't get within 2 matches of AAing...big woof.

Greenley looked slower and his defense was markedly worse. He needs to develop something other than his swing single. Very disappointing performance IMO.

Licht hasn't had a great year. He has spurts where he looks really good, but he is a guy that has been consistently falling in the rankings over the last year, and likely will again if anyone updates their 2023 rankings.

[BabyBison4U]

Are they (Greenly or Licht) doing Greco-Roman?

[Big Bird]

They are not.

Also, Carter Schmidt did wind up AAing in Jr Freestyle.

LJ Araujo from ND is in the quarterfinals in greco.

[PaBizon]

Bison recruit Tyler Secoy took second in Greco at 170 pounds. He lost 5-4 to Nick Fox of Iowa.

[Big Bird]

I didn't watch much Greco, but that's nice. LJ Araujo also got 2nd and Alex Braun got 7th.

[Big Bird]

Zane Licht and Macray Klohs are both in the portal after their first year.

Licht was a top 100 prospect at one point, but fell off his senior year and then didn't show much his freshman year. I would be very surprised if these are the only two members of this freshmen class that enter the portal.

[NDSU_grad]

Zane Licht and Macray Klohs are both in the portal after their first year.

Licht was a top 100 prospect at one point, but fell off his senior year and then didn't show much his freshman year. I would be very surprised if these are the only two members of this freshmen class that enter the portal.
Mooberry in the portal now too, which is a headscratcher to me. Maybe wants to see if he’ll have more success at a lower level?
Lathan Duda in the portal now as well. 197 getting thin, as in 0 rostered athletes at that weight.

[Big Bird]

Mooberry in the portal now too, which is a headscratcher to me. Maybe wants to see if he’ll have more success at a lower level?
Lathan Duda in the portal now as well. 197 getting thin, as in 0 rostered athletes at that weight.

Not great. Markell Rivera Cain, who was a top 150 kid in the 2023 class and a 197, never wrestled a match for NDSU after signing and hasn't been on the roster for a few weeks.

[Big Bird]

Zane Licht and Macray Klohs are both in the portal after their first year.

Licht was a top 100 prospect at one point, but fell off his senior year and then didn't show much his freshman year. I would be very surprised if these are the only two members of this freshmen class that enter the portal.

Amantee Mills in the portal too. Another top 200 recruit from the 2023 class. This team was already perilously thin and the class they're bringing in doesn't look to have immediate impacts, so maybe we see a change in portal strategy this year.