Wrestler of the Week - 21-22
Week Event Winner
Week 1
First Week of Practice
Jack Olstad
Jack has stepped it up as a freshman with perfect attendance through the Holiday break, including his attendance to every optional morning and weekend workout. He looks to continue his hard work as the season moves along.
Week 2
Mandan/ Jamestown
Michael Jenkins
&
Draeden Prosby
Michael stepped up at the first varsity event of the season, and left the highest placer for the Spuds in Mandan, finishing 5th at 106lbs after a great week of practice.
Draeden saw his first wrestling competition ever, and left Jamestown with 2 varsity pins in Jamestown.
Week 3
Barnesville/Brainerd
David had a great week of wrestling which included a forfeit in Barnesville and leading the team in pins and team points at Brainerd.
Moayad stepped up this week and showed real maturity. He was responsible for the scale all weekend and was one of the first people warming up and preparing for his matches.
Wrestler of Week
David Krabbenhoft
&
Leader of Week
Moayad Abdi
Week 4
Fargo Davies/West Fargo
Wrestler & Leader of the Week
Jeremy Murray
Jeremy had a strong week of practice and was instructed by coaches to open up a bit on the mat and to be more aggressive. That adjustment led to Jeremy getting the job done against West Fargo. Jeremy was also recognized for a very special Naval ROTC $180,000 scholarship to any school of his choice, for excelling in his fitness testing and in the classroom.
Week 5
Alexandria & Little Falls Triangular
Wrestler of the Week
Theron Citowske
Theron followed a strong week of practice with a 2-0 record against Alexandria and Little Falls. This includes him recording his first varsity win against an in-section opponent.
Week 6
Rumble on the Red
Wrestler of the Week
Dane Ellingsberg
&
Zack Fankhanel
This week at the Rumble on the Red, the Spuds put two athletes on the podium. 8th grader, Dane Ellingsberg placed 7th at the 95lb JV weight class. Sophomore, Zack Fankhanel won the championship at 170lb JV weight class. Both are big accomplishment as there were over 70 teams in attendance.
Week 7
Bismarck Rotary
Wrestler of the Week
Zion Dyer
Zion was the lone Spud placer at the Bismarck Rotary. He finished 7th place with an exclamation point by beating a wrestler in double overtime, who had two previous wins this season over Zion.
Week 8 Awards
Varsity
Wrestler of the Week
Will Borud
JV
Wrestler of the Week
Demarco Clay
Gadberry Invitational
Leader of the Week
Griffin Quade
&
Grace Poehler
Week 9/10 Awards
Brainerd/North/Metro Duals/9th Grade & Under State
Varsity
Wrestler of the Week
Evan Fankhanel
JV
Wrestler of the Week
Dane Ellingsberg
Leader of the Week
Ashton Spieker
Week 11 Awards
Sheyenne/Detroit Lakes
Varsity
Wrestler of the Week
Dalton Humeniuk
JV
Wrestler of the Week
Carson Olschlager
Leader of the Week
Zion Dyer
