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Location Grand Junction, CO Founded 1925 Enrollment 7.700 Nickname Mavericks Colors Maroon & White President Tim Foster Athletic Director Butch Miller Conference Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Affiliation NCAA Divison II Venues Brownson Arena Volleyball, Wrestling, Basketball
Stocker Stadium Bergman Field Football Softball
Walker Field MSC Natatorium Soccer, Lacrosse Swimming, Diving
Suplizio Field Elliott Tennis Center Baseball Tennis
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2010-2011 Mesa State College wrestling Schedule Date Opponent Location Time 11/13/2010 University of Wyoming Cowboy Open Laramie, WY All Day 11/20/2010 Old Chicago Northern Colorado Open Greeley, CO All Day 12/2/2010 Western State College of Colorado Gunnison, CO 7:00pm 12/11/2010 University of Nebraska-Kearney Open Kearney, NE All Day 1/1/2011 Newberry College Phoenix, AZ 8:00am 1/1/2011 St. Cloud State University Phoenix, AZ 10:00am 1/1/2011 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Phoenix, AZ 12:00pm 1/8/2011 Utah Valley University Open Orem, UT All Day 1/15/2011 University of Findlay Gunnison, CO 10:00am 1/15/2011 Western Wyoming Community College Gunnison, CO 12:00pm 1/15/2011 Air Force Academy Gunnison, CO 2:00pm 1/19/2011 Colorado State University - Pueblo Pueblo, CO 7:00pm 1/20/2011 Adams State College Alamosa, CO 7:00pm 1/21/2011 New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM 4:00pm 1/23/2011 Colorado School of Mines Brownson Arena 3:00pm 1/27/2011 Chadron State College Chadron, NE 7:00pm 1/29/2011 Colorado Mines Open Golden, CO All Day 2/3/2011 Western State College of Colorado Brownson Arena 7:00pm 2/9/2011 Grand Canyon University Brownson Arena 5:00pm 2/9/2011 Fort Hays State University Brownson Arena 7:00pm 2/10/2011 University of Nebraska at Kearney Brownson Arena 7:00pm 2/25-26/2011 NCAA Regionals San Francisco, CA All Day 3/11-12/2011 NCAA Championships Kearney, NE All Day
Head Coach: Chuck Pipher (4th year) Assistant Coaches: Chris Freije, Anthony Guillen
2010-2011 Mesa State College 2010-2011 Mesa State College MEN’S BASKETBALL Schedule women’s BASKETBALL Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME Nov. 19-20 CSU-Pueblo Al Kaly Classic Pueblo, CO Nov. 17 Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO 6 p.m. Nov. 19 Oklahoma Panhandle State Pueblo, CO 5 p.m. Nov. 19 Oklahoma Panhandle Goodwell, OK 6 p.m. Nov. 20 York (Neb) Pueblo, CO 5 p.m. Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving Tip-Off Classic Brownson Arena Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving Tip-Off Classic Brownson Arena Nov. 26 Dixie State vs. Nov. 26 Dixie State vs. Texas Permian Basin Brownson Arena 1 p.m. Western State College Brownson Arena 3 p.m. Nov. 26 Western Oregon Brownson Arena 5 p.m. Nov. 26 Texas Permian Basin Brownson Arena 7 p.m. Nov. 27 Texas Permian Basin vs. Nov. 27 Western State College vs. Western Oregon Brownson Arena 1 p.m. Texas Permian Basin Brownson Arena 3 p.m. Nov. 27 Dixie State Brownson Arena 5 p.m. Nov. 27 Dixie State Brownson Arena 7 p.m. Dec. 3 Chadron State Chadron, NE 6 p.m. Dec. 3 Chadron State College Chadron, NE 8 p.m. Dec. 4 Nebraska Kearney Kearney, NE 6 p.m. Dec. 4 Nebraska-Kearney Kearney, NE 8 p.m. Dec. 10 Western New Mexico Brownson Arena 6 p.m. Dec. 10 Western New Mexico Brownson Arena 8 p.m. Dec. 11 New Mexico Highlands Brownson Arena 5 p.m. Dec. 11 New Mexico Highlands Brownson Arena 7 p.m. Dec. 19 (Sun) Fort Lewis College Durango, CO 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19 (Sun) Fort Lewis College Durango, CO 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 (Mon) Adams State College Alamosa, CO 6 p.m. Dec. 20 (Mon)Adams State College Alamosa, CO 8 p.m. Jan. 2 (Sun) Metro State College Brownson Arena 5 p.m. Jan. 2 ((Sun) Metro State College Brownson Arena 7 p.m. Jan. 3 (Mon) Regis University Brownson Arena 5 p.m. Jan. 3 (Mon)Regis University Brownson Arena 7 p.m. Jan. 7 CSU – Pueblo Pueblo, CO 6 p.m. Jan. 7 CSU-Pueblo Pueblo, CO 8 p.m. Jan. 8 UC-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO 6 p.m. Jan. 8 UC-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs 8 p.m. Jan. 15 Western State College Brownson Arena 5 p.m. Jan. 15 Western State College Brownson Arena 7 p.m. Jan. 21 Colorado School of Mines Brownson Arena 6 p.m. Jan. 21 Colorado School of Mines Brownson Arena 8 p.m. Jan. 22 Colorado Christian Brownson Arena 5 p.m. Jan. 22 Colorado Christian University Brownson Arena 7 p.m. Jan. 28 Regis University Denver, CO 5 p.m. Jan. 28 Regis University Denver, CO 7 p.m. Jan. 29 Metro State College Denver, CO 5 p.m. Jan. 29 Metro State College Denver, CO 7 p.m. Feb. 4 Nebraska Kearney Brownson Arena 6 p.m. Feb. 4 Nebraska-Kearney Brownson Arena 8 p.m. Feb. 5 Chadron State Brownson Arena 5 p.m. Feb. 5 Chadron State College Brownson Arena 7 p.m. Feb. 11 New Mexico Highlands Las Vegas, NM 6 p.m. Feb. 11 New Mexico Highlands Las Vegas, NM 8 p.m. Feb. 12 Western New Mexico Silver City, NM 6 p.m. Feb. 12 Western New Mexico Silver City, NM 8 p.m. Feb. 19 Western State College Gunnison, CO 6 p.m. Feb. 19 Western State College Gunnison, CO 8 p.m. Feb. 25 Adams State College Brownson Arena 6 p.m. Feb. 25 Adams State College Brownson Arena 8 p.m. Feb. 26 Fort Lewis College Brownson Arena 5 p.m. Feb. 26 Fort Lewis College Brownson Arena 7 p.m. Head Coach: Roger Walters (2nd year) Head Coach: Jim Heaps (15th year) Assistant Coach: Mary (Psenda) Doane (2nd year) Associate Head Coach: Andy Shantz (14th year) Assistant Coach: Michael Wells (1st year) 10-11 SC H E D ULES Assistant Coaches: Jase Herl, Sean Flohr Graduate Assistant: Jenny Hardin (1st year) 2 www.mesamavs.com MESA STATE COLLEGE
Tim Foster President of Mesa State College Dear Mavericks Fan: Cross Country Coaches Association for track and field and Mike Dominguez by Daktronics and by Division II Bulletin for basketball. Whether in the classroom, playing These remarkable individuals are proving that the skills field or the hardwood, Mesa State is needed for athletic success – dedication, focus, teamwork, dealing committed to providing a student- with success and adversity, perseverance and good old hard focused, experiential learning work – are the same skills required to make significant academic environment. As part of this accomplishments. By engaging in both scholarship and the commitment, the College provides a variety of intercollegiate high ideals of sportsmanship, they are enriching their college and club competitive athletic opportunities for our students. experiences, paving the way for successful careers and serving as Making the most of these opportunities, many of Mesa positive role models for the next generation of student athletes. State’s student-athletes are excelling in both the athletic arena Thank you for supporting Mesa State College athletics and our and the classroom. Along with earning more than 60 conference high-achieving student athletes. This year promises to continue championships, our athletes, both past and present, have earned the tradition of great athletic accomplishments and we hope you’ll academic awards at the college, conference and national levels. share your enthusiasm and love of sport with the Mavericks. We’ll We had ten teams that earned regional berths in 2009-2010. Just see you at the games! this past year alone, 45 of our student-athletes were named to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference All-Academic Team, Regards, three to the All-Region Academic Team and one RMAC Academic Player of the Year. We also had two student-athletes named Tim Foster as All-Americans, Alexis Skarda by U.S. Track and Field and President of Mesa State College
Butch Miller Director of Athletics
Butch Miller enters his third year as environment that allows us the opportunity to recruit the best student the Director of Athletics at Mesa State athletes from anywhere in the country”, said Miller. College after serving as the Associate As Associate Athletic Director, Miller oversaw the athletic Athletic Director for five years. Miller’s departments’ fund raising, corporate sponsor liaison and golf card tenure began July 1, 2008. coordinator from 2003-2008. Prior to his Associate AD duties he served Last year the Mavericks enjoyed it’s as the Corporate Sponsor Sales Director from 2000-2003. most successful season ever with 10 He was named the head women’s golf coach in 2004 and guided regional appearances, including six the women’s program to numerous school and individual records. He spring sport teams advancing to regional tournaments. The men’s was twice named Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Coach of the tennis team won the central region pod and advanced to the schools’ Year (’06-07, ’07-08). With the addition of men’s golf this fall, Miller will first ever appearance in the Division II National Tennis Championships assist with both programs and oversee administrative duties. Sweet 16. A native of Sterling, Colorado he graduated from Sterling High All-America runner Alexis Skarda became the first women’s track School where he was a three sport athlete excelling in football, & field athlete to qualify for the NCAA Track & Field Championships basketball and baseball. He signed to play basketball at Northeastern and the schools’ first All-American in Outdoor Track & Field. Junior College; he transferred to Colby Community College in Colby, The men’s basketball team was crowned RMAC regular season Kansas where he was a two year starter in centerfield for the Trojans. champion advancing to the NCAA central regional tournament as Miller transferred to Mesa State College and was a two year starter the number 2 seed. MSC made school history winning its first NCAA and two-time RMAC All-Conference centerfielder. His .992 fielding DII tournament game and its first NCAA DII All-American in Mike average in 1996 is tied for 6th all time here at Mesa State College. Dominguez. Following his playing career he was an assistant coach for the January 16, 2010 marked the first home swim meet in the El Pomar Mavericks from 1997-2003. Natatorium on the MSC campus. Miller earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mesa State and his Wrestling’s Tyler Juby qualified for the NCAA National Tournament Master’s Degree from Colorado Christian University. at 149 lb. weight class. MSC’s women’s golf and tennis, baseball and An active member of the community since his arrival in the grand softball team all earned post season tournament berths. valley, Miller was on the Relay for Life committee for three years and MSC student-athletes continue to leave their mark in the classroom. served as the Chair for the 2006 Grand Junction Relay for Life. He has In 2009-’10 the Mavericks had three Academic All Americans and one served on the JUCO Committee for the past seven years and oversees RMAC Academic Player of the Year. The Mavericks placed 45 student- the annual JUCO Youth Clinic. He has worked with Partners and been a athletes on the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference All-Academics volunteer with the Special Olympics and the American Cancer Society. Teams. Butch and his wife Melissa, have two sons, Skyler (14) and Peyton “MSC President Tim Foster and our Board of Trustees have provided (12). Melissa is a Behavior Specialist for School District 51. the athletic department staff with first class facilities and a work 3 Mavericks Wrestling 2010-2011 MESA STATE COLLEGE
Administration Staff Golf – Men’s / Women’s Butch Miller 970-248-1669 Paul Brown 248-1503 Athletic Director [email protected] Men’s Golf Coach Bryan Rooks 970-248-1252 Scott Hansen 248-1503 Assistant Athletic Director [email protected] Women’s Golf Coach Kristin Mort 970-248-1908 Lacrosse – Men’s/Women’s Head Softball Coach / AJ Stevens 970-248-1305 Senior Woman Administrator [email protected] Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach [email protected] Craig Fossett 970-248-1727 Abigail Simpson 970-248-1503 Faculty Representative [email protected] Jermaine Williams 970-248-1879 Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach [email protected] Events Coordinator [email protected] Soccer - Men’s Secretary Josh Pittman 970-248-1094 Beth Schroeder 970-248-1503 Head Men’s Soccer Coach [email protected] Athletic Administrative Assistant [email protected] Nick Kirchhof 970-248-1180 Sports Information Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach [email protected] Tish Elliott 970-248-1143 Soccer - Women’s Sports Information Director [email protected] Erin Sharpe 970-248-1042 David Jahnke 970-248-1187 Head Women’s Soccer Coach [email protected] Assistant Sports Information [email protected] Andy Varns 970-248-1028 Sports Medicine Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach [email protected] Josh Fullmer 970-248-1809 Softball Head Athletic Trainer [email protected] Kristin Mort 970-248-1908 Geana Gaasch 970-248-1356 Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] Head Softball Coach / Alison MacDonald 970-248-1985 Senior Woman Administrator [email protected] Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] Cindy Cohn [email protected] Jenna Adams 970-248-1003 Christi Weiser [email protected] Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] Swimming & Diving – Men’s / Women’s Stephanie Lopez 970-248-1203 Brian Pearson 970-248-1445 Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] Head Women’s Swimming/Diving Coach [email protected] Baseball Mike Gregorich Women’s Diving Coach Chris Hanks 970-248-1891 Dan France Assistant Women’s Swimming Coach Head Baseball Coach [email protected] Tennis - Men’s / Women’s Sean McKinney 970-248-1811 Dan MacDonald 970-248-1937 Assistant Baseball Coach [email protected] Head Men’s / Women’s Tennis Coach [email protected] Steve Woytek Track & Field - Indoor/Outdoor - Women’s Assistant Baseball Coach [email protected] Katrice Thomas 970-248-1135 Basketball - Men’s Jim Heaps 970-248-1714 Head Women’s Track & Field Coach [email protected] Head Men’s Basketball Coach [email protected] Volleyball Andy Shantz 970-248-1096 Dave Fleming 970-248-1362 Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach [email protected] Head Volleyball Coach [email protected] Basketball - Women’s Maggie Chlebana 970-248-1264 Roger Walters 970-248-1870 Assistant Volleyball Coach [email protected] Head Women’s Basketball Coach [email protected] Wrestling Mary (Psenda) Doane 970-248-1278 Chuck Pipher 970-248-1460 Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach [email protected] Head Wrestling Coach [email protected] Cross Country - Women’s Chris Freije 970-248-1559 Gig Leadbetter 970-248-1194 Assistant Wrestling Coach [email protected] Head Women’s Cross Country Coach [email protected] Cheerleading Football Athena Whaley Joe Ramunno 970-248-1103 Head Cheerleading Coach [email protected] Head Football Coach [email protected] Jon Boyer 970-248-1602 Strength & Conditioning Assistant Football Coach [email protected] Dan Linsacum 970-248-1031 Darin Robidoux 970-248-1961 Head Strength & Conditioning Coach [email protected] Assistant Football Coach [email protected] Bill Stafford 970-248-1989 Assistant Football Coach [email protected]
DIR ECTO RY Miles Kochevar 970-248-2021 Assistant Football Coach [email protected] 4 www.mesamavs.com MESA STATE COLLEGE
Josh Alison Fullmer, MS, ATC MacDonald - MEd AT H LET I C T R A IN E S Josh is entering his third year Alison is entering her second year as working as the Head Certified an Assistant Athletic Trainer, working Athletic Trainer. He is starting primarily with women’s soccer, softball, his fifth year at Mesa State cheerleading, and track and field. College. He has worked as the Alison earned her Bachelor’s of Science assistant athletic trainer as well degree in Athletic Training from East as the Clinical Coordinator for Carolina University in Greenville, NC in the Athletic Training Education Program in his four years the spring of 2007. She earned her Masters of Education degree at the college. Josh will work primarily this academic in Sports Management from Wichita State University in Wichita, year with the football, baseball, men’s and women’s KS in the spring of 2009. There she worked as a graduate as- golf teams. He will also be teaching for the Department sistant Athletic Trainer for the men’s and women’s cross country of Kinesiology as an instructor in the Athletic Training and track and field teams her first year, and the softball team her Education program as well as serving as an approved second year. clinical instructor. Alison went to high school in Virginia Beach, Va and graduated Josh earned a Bachelors of Science degree in from Kempsville High School in 2003. Alison is the daughter of Athletic Training from Weber State University in Ogden, Alan and Linda. Utah in 2003. He then went on and earned a Masters of Science degree in Sports Psychology from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City in 2006, where he worked as a graduate assistant Athletic Trainer for the football team. Jenna Josh worked with the first BCS Busters as Utah earned a Adams, MS, ATC bid to the Fiesta Bowl with an undefeated season in 2004- 2005. Jenna is beginning her first year Josh has worked with two major league baseball working as an Assistant Athletic Trainer organizations; the Milwaukee Brewers in 2003 and the at Mesa State College. Her primary Los Angeles Dodgers in 2004. Josh has worked as an responsibilities this next year include Athletic Trainer for the Las Vegas All-American Classic working with the men’s soccer, wrestling, college football from 2003-2006, the final year as the Head men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. She Athletic Trainer and Medical Coordinator. will also help supervise and educate the Josh was born in San Francisco, CA and grew up students in the Athletic Training Education living in Auburn and the central California valley. He Program as an approved clinical instructor. and his wife Amberlee, have four children, Kaylee, Jenna graduated from University of New Mexico with her Scott, Allison and Carson. Josh enjoys the outdoors and Bachelors of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2006 and activities including hiking, camping, and golf. then continued on to get her Master’s of Science in Sports Administration in 2008. While working towards her master’s she worked as an Assistant Athletic Trainer with softball and rugby. Prior to coming to Grand Junction, Jenna worked as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Ferrum College in Virginia, working Geana with women’s basketball, softball, men’s and women’s soccer Gaasch, MS, ATC teams. Jenna was born and raised in Arizona.
Geana is entering her third year as the Clinical Coordinator and Stephanie Instructor in the Department of Kinesiology for the Athletic Lopez, MS, ATC Training Education Program. She is also an Assistant Certified Stephanie is entering her first year as Athletic Trainer, working primarily an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Mesa with men’s basketball and men’s and women’s tennis. State College. Throughout the year she Geana also serves as the advisor for the Athletic Training will work primarily with the volleyball, Student Club. women’s basketball, swimming and Geana earned her Bachelor’s of Art degree in Human diving, as well as spring football. She Performance and Wellness with a concentration in will also serve as an approved clinical Athletic Training from Mesa State College in 2003. Later instructor for the Athletic Training Education Program. she went to the University of Colorado at Colorado Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Springs to pursue her Masters degree in Sports Medicine, Training from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2007. graduating in 2007. While at UCCS, Geana worked as a She went on to Indiana State University to pursue her Masters Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for women’s softball, degree in Athletic Training, graduating in 2008. While at ISU, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s soccer. Stephanie worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for Geana was born and raised in Colorado. the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams. Prior to joining the Mavericks, Stephanie spent two years at North Carolina Wesleyan College working with the football and baseball teams. Her last year at NCWC, she was named the Head Football Athletic Trainer. Stephanie was born and raised in Minnesota. 5 Mavericks Wrestling 2010-2011 MESA STATE COLLEGE
M. Larry Copeland, D.O.
Dr. M. Larry Copeland received his medical degree from the University Of Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri and completed his orthopedic surgery training in Detroit, Michigan. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery and has served as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Ohio University. Dr. Copeland is past president of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and on the Governing Board of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine. He also was one of the founding directors of the Colorado Orthopedic Society. In his early training he worked with the Detroit Patrick A. Sillix, D.O. Christopher J. Copeland, D.O., Pistons, Redwings and Tigers. He is the senior partner Fellow Foot/Ankle & Ankle & Sports at Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, a team Dr. Sillix is a graduate, with honors, from Kansas Medicine physician for Mesa State and Director of Sports University. He received his medical degree from the
Medicine for Mesa State College since 1980. University Of Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Dr. Christopher J. Copeland is a graduate of Since moving to Grand Junction in 1979, Dr. Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri and completed his Colorado State University. He received his medical Copeland has been a Rotarian, served on the Mesa orthopedics surgical training at Dayton Children’s degree in 2000 from the University Of Health State College Foundation Board, the Advisory Board Hospital and a surgical hand rotation at the University Sciences College Of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas of the Mesa County Economic Development Council Of Cincinnati School Of Medicine. City, Missouri. He graduated summa cum laude and and has recently been inducted to the Hall of Honor He is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and was awarded membership in the National Osteopathic at Mesa State College. joined Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Scholastic Society. He completed his orthopedic He enjoys spending time with his wife, 3 children 1996. He has served as Chief of Staff at Community surgical training at the South Pointe Hospital in and 5 grandchildren. They enjoy ranching, sports and Hospital and Hilltop Rehabilitation Hospital. He Cleveland, Ohio. He then completed a one year outdoor activities was Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Fellowship in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery and Community Hospital and as a Board of Trustee to the Sports Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Richard A. Knackendoffel, D.O. Colorado Society of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as He joined the practice of Western Orthopedics President of the Mesa County Medical Society. & Sports Medicine in 2006 and is one of the team Dr. Richard A. Knackendoffel is a graduate of Dr. Sillix is one of the team physicians for Mesa physicians for Mesa State College and is also active in Kansas State University. He received his medical State College and has two grown sons residing in treating athletes from the Glacier Ice Arena. degree from the University of Health Sciences College California. He enjoys fishing, camping, boating and Dr. Copeland is a local graduate of Fruita Of Osteopathic Medicine Kansas City, Missouri and skiing. completed his orthopedic surgery training at Botsford Monument High School and he and his wife are General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. natives of Colorado. They have two children and enjoy Mitchell T. Copeland, D.O., He is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and has various activities including hiking, biking, camping, Fellow Sports Medicine served on the boards of The American Osteopathic fishing, and skiing. Academy of Orthopedics and Community Hospital. Dr. Mitchell T. Copeland is a graduate of Colorado He served as Chief of Staff of Community Hospital Kennan Vance, D.O., State University. He received his medical degree and department of Surgery Chairman for several years. Fellow Sport Medicine orthopedic surgical training from Ohio University He has practiced with Western Orthopedics College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed & Sports Medicine since 1987 and been a team Dr. Keenan Vance is a graduate of Brigham a one year Fellowship in arthroscopy, sports medicine physician for Mesa State College for 21 years. He has Young University, while attending the University and joint reconstruction at Michigan State. served as a member of the Board of the Powderhorn he competed on their nationally ranked volleyball He is a board certified orthopedic surgeon Racing Club as well as the medical officer for team. He received his medical degree from Western returning to Grand Junction in 1999 to join Western numerous ski racing events at Powderhorn Resort and University of Health Sciences and his orthopedic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He is currently throughout Colorado. surgical training at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic serving as Chief of Staff at Community Hospital. Dr. Knackendoffel specializes in arthroscopic Medicine. He has been one of the team physicians for reconstructive surgery of the knee, shoulder, wrist, He is a board eligible Orthopedic Surgeon who Mesa State College for the past nine years and is the ankle and elbow. He performs joint replacement recently completed a sports medicine fellowship at founder of the Western Colorado Sports Medicine arthroplasty of the hip, knee and shoulder. the Taos Orthopedic Institute in Taos, New Mexico. Foundation. He is active in treating local gymnasts He and his wife have raised three children. He There he learned the latest techniques in arthroscopic and athletes from the Glacier Ice Arena. enjoys the outdoors; skiing, fly fishing, hunting and surgery of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Copeland’s specific interests include treating hiking. Dr. Vance joined Western Orthopedics & athletes and restoring active lifestyles with expertise in Sports Medicine in 2008 and is a Team Physician surgical treatment of knee and shoulder pathology. for Mesa State. He specializes in sports medicine and His personal interests include spending time arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee. with his family and two daughters, fly fishing, archery He enjoys time with his wife and 3 children hunting, and the Colorado outdoors. TEAM P HY S I C A N exploring the outdoors while skiing, hiking, biking and 6 camping. www.mesamavs.com MESA STATE COLLEGE W R ESTL IN G
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Chuck Pipher Head Coach (5th season)
Chuck H. Pipher enters American since the reinstatement of the program. his fifth year at the helm Chase Walker placed fifth (157#) at the national of the Mesa State College tournament garnering All-America status. MSC wrestling program. Under had two national qualifiers; Walker and Rhett Breed his guidance the Mavs at 133 lbs. Walker and Breed earned RMAC All- have qualified at least one Conference honors. individual to the NCAA In 2007-2008 Coach Pipher guided his first Division II National Tournament three of the four NCAA Division II National Tournament qualifier, years since the program was reinstated. MSC boasts Cole Johnson, in just the program’s second one All-American; Chase Walker in 2009. season. Johnson took fourth place (165 pounds) Last season the Mavericks were ranked nationally with a pin over Adams State’s Michael Gallegos to for the first time under Coach Pipher. On January 5, solidify the final spot at 165 pounds at the RMAC 2010 MSC was ranked #20 by the Wrestling Coaches Championships / Regional Tournament. MSC Association Division II Poll. MSC landed two placed ninth overall in the RMAC Championships wrestlers on the RMAC All-Academic Team; Kyle / Regional Tournament with 27 points. MSC’s Taylor Brightman and Tyler Nelson. Torisk and Andy Laiminger placed sixth at 157 and Announced on March 22, 2006 as the new head 184 pounds respectively. coach, Pipher’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the In 2006-2007 Pipher guided the team to its sport of wrestling has made an immediate impact first victory on November 18, 2006 in a dual meet in the programs’ success. Mesa State had been win over Newman University. MSC’s first Rocky without a wrestling program since the 1990-91 Mountain Athletic Conference victory came on season. During that final season, MSC took third January 12, 2007 at New Mexico Highlands. in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and Prior to coming to Mesa State Pipher had been boasted two Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference the head wrestling coach at Hotchkiss High School champions. since 1996, where he led the Bulldogs to the 2000 and In 2008-2009 the Mavericks boasted its first All- 2004 Colorado High School 3A State Wrestling Team H EA D COAC 8 www.mesamavs.com MESA STATE COLLEGE
Championships. He was 3A Classification Colorado Wrestling Coach of the Year following the 2000 and 2004 seasons. In 2004, he was named the National High School Wrestling Coach of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association. A four-time NAIA All-American at Colorado State University at Pueblo (formerly University of Southern Colorado), he was a three-time NAIA National Wrestling Champion, three-time Academic All-American and two-time NAIA National Championship Outstanding Wrestler Award recipient. Pipher was the first ever NAIA wrestler to compete in the National Wrestling Coaches Association NCAA All-star Classic. In his sophomore year he defended his RMAC title compiling a 47-8 record, including 23 pins. As a junior he posted a 48-5 record and won both the RMAC and national title (167#). At the national tournament he was named Most Outstanding Wrestler and earned the Gregorian Award for pinning the most opponents in the least amount of time. In his senior season he again claimed the RMAC and national title, Most Outstanding Wrestle award while posting a 37-2 mark. Pipher ended his collegiate career with an impressive 161-29-1 overall record. Following his senior season he was invited to the National conference’s 100th anniversary. In November 2009 Wrestling Association All-star meet at the Palestra Pipher was inducted in to CSU-Pueblo’s Hall of Fame H EA D COAC in Philadelphia; only the second NAIA wrestler in 23 inaugural class. years to be granted an invitation. Before taking over the Hotchkiss High School head A western slope native, Pipher was a two-time coaching job he was an assistant coach at Hotchkiss Colorado High School State Champion and selected Middle School. His college coaching experience Class 1A Outstanding Wrestler at Hotchkiss High includes four years as an assistant at Western State School. College, one year at Arizona State University and In 1989 he was selected Colorado Sports Hall of University of Southern Colorado. Fame Amateur Athlete of the Year. He was inducted Pipher earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial into the Colorado Chapter of the National Wrestling Sciences and Technology with a teaching certificate Hall of Fame in 1995 and in 2004 inducted into the from the University of Southern Colorado in 1990 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. Chuck and his wife Deana, have four children; In January 2009 Pipher was selected RMAC All- Kendal, Charlie, Peyton and Grayson. Century Team Most Valuable Wrestler in honor of the The Pipher File
Year overall rMAC Finish 2009-2010 5-6 4-5 7th 2008-2009 5-8-1 3-6-1 7th 2007-2008 1-17 0-8 10th 2006-2007 2-15 1-7 7th Totals 13-46-1 8-26-1
2009-2010-Tyler Juby (149#) NCAA DII National Tournament Qualifier
2008-2009 Chase Walker & Rhett Breed NCAA DII National Tournament Qualifier – Walker earns All America status with 5th place finish (157#)
2007-2008 Cole Johnson NCAA DII National Tournament Qualifier 9 Mavericks Wrestling 2010-2011 MESA STATE COLLEGE
Chris Freije Assistant Coach (1st season)
Coach Freije begins A native of Mesa, Arizona he was a 5A his first season as Arizona State Champion and East Valley Region assistant wrestling Champion. coach for the Freije has over five years experience Mavericks. as a camp clinician and will assist Head Coach Freije was Chuck Pipher with the MSC wrestling camps. As an assistant coach an assistant at WSC his responsibilities included at Western State College last season and helped implementing preseason and in-season weight guide the Mountaineers to a Rocky Mountain training programs, individual workouts, film Athletic Conference/Super Region 4 Championship sessions, video coordinator and the recruitment of title. WSC boasted 1 National Champion and 3 student-athletes. NCAA Division II All-Americans. Freije earned his Bachelor of Arts degree A graduate of Western State College (2009) in Exercise and Sports Science from Western State he was an RMAC/Super Region 4 champion and a College. 2009 NCAA Division II national finalist. In 2009 the Mountaineers clinched the RMAC/Super Region 4 team title. N T COAC H ASS I STA 10 www.mesamavs.com MESA STATE COLLEGE
Rhett Breed
Year R-Sophomore Height 5-7 Weight 141 Hometown Durango, Colo. High School Durango HS
Career Stats
Rhett Breed’s Career Records As a Sophomore (2009-2010): Competed in the Ft. Hays State Open and Utah Valley Open where he placed 2nd…Finished season 8-3. Year overall rmAc falls As a Freshman (2008-2009): 2009 NCAA National Championship qualifier… 09-10 8-3 1-0 2 Went 1-2 in the tournament…All-RMAC 3rd Team selection…Placed 3rd at NCAA 08-09 18-11 9-4 5 West Region/RMAC Championships…Finished season 18-11 and 9-4 in RMAC Totals 26-14 10-4 7 competition. At Durango High School: Three-time All-Conference…Finished 3rd at State in ’07 and 2nd in ’08. Personal: Majoring in Sports Management…Son of Benny and Mindy…Chose MSC for the chance to wrestle and get a good education…Enjoys fishing and lifting…Goal is to become an All-American.
Kyle Brightman MA
Year Junior Height 5-10 Weight 174/184 Hometown Cheyenne, Wyo. High School Central HS V E RI CKS
Career Stats
Kyle Brightman’s Career Records As a Sophomore (2009-2010): RMAC All-Academic 1st Team…Competed at the Cowboy Open…Went 3-2 on the season. Year overall rmAc falls As a Redshirt Freshman (2008-2009): Finished the season with a 10-19 overall 09-10 3-2 1-0 0 record and 2-10 in RMAC competition. 08-09 10-19 2-10 1 As a Freshman (2007-2008): Redshirt Totals 13-21 3-10 1 At Central High School: Four-year letterwinner in wrestling…Two-year letterwinner in football…Four-time All-Conference wrestler…State runner-up… Three-time First Team All-State…Football State Champion…Two-time First Team All-State Football…Defensive Player of the Year…Honor Roll. Personal: Majoring in education…Son of Tim and Karen Brightman…Chose MSC for its coaches, location and atmosphere…Aspires to be a teacher and coach…Enjoys football, sports and school.
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Jared Cass
Year Sophomore Height 5-10 Weight 157 Hometown Briggsdale, Colo. High School Platte Valley
Career Stats
Jared Cass’s Career Records As a Redshirt Freshman (2009-2010): Wrestled in the Utah Valley University Open where he went 2-2. Year overall rmAc falls As a Freshman (2008-2009): Finished the season with a 3-5 record…Competed in 09-10 2-2 0-0 1 the Wyoming Cowboy Open, UNC Old Chicago Open, Ft. Hays State Open, and the 08-09 3-5 0-0 0 Rocky Mountain Invite. Totals 5-7 0-0 1 At Platte Valley High School: Four-year letterwinner…Four-time state qualifier…5th at State in ’07 and 2nd in ’08...FBLA…FCCLA vice president… National Honors Society treasurer. Personal: Son of Randy and Judy Cass…Chose MSC for its location and wrestling program…Enjoys hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling.
Matt Chavez
Year Sophomore Height 5-11 Weight 157 Hometown Ft. Morgan, Colo. High School Ft. Morgan HS
Career Stats
Matt Chavez’s Career Records As a Redshirt Freshman (2009-2010): Finished the season 4-9 overall and 3-2 in the RMAC…Wrestled anywhere from 157 to 184. Year overall rmAc falls As a Freshman (2008-2009): Redshirt...Finished season 9-6 and took 5th at the Ft. 09-10 4-9 3-2 1 Hays State Open. 08-09 9-6 0-0 1 At Fort Morgan High School: Four-year letterwinner…Placed 6th at state as a Totals 13-15 3-2 2 sophomore, 4th as a junior and was State Champion last season…4A Wrestler of the year…All-Colorado as a senior…Team took 2nd place as a senior. Personal: Son of Rudolph and Diane Chavez…Has a twin brother, Rudy…Enjoys fishing and camping. V E RI CKS MA 12 www.mesamavs.com MESA STATE COLLEGE
Greg Davis
Year Freshman Height 5-6 Weight 125 Hometown Parker, Colo. High School Ponderosa HS
At Ponderosa High School: Team won State Chad, Mari, and Ana…Chose MSC for the location and Championship. the opportunity to continue wrestling…Enjoys rock Personal: Son of Terrel and Linda Davis…Brother of climbing, lifting, and hanging out with friends.
Trevor Donarski
Year Sophomore Height 5-10 Weight 149 Hometown Powell, Wyo. High School Powell HS MA
Career Stats
Trevor Donarski’s Career Records As a Freshman (2009-2010): Finished the season with an 18-13 record overall and 3-3 in the RMAC…Placed 4th at the Cowboy Open Amateur Division and 5th at the Year overall rmAc falls Old Chicago Northern Colorado Open. 09-10 18-13 3-3 4 At Powell High School: Two-Time Wyoming State Champion…Placed 3rd in ‘06
and ’07…Team was Two-Time State Champions…Named Team MVP twice. V E RI CKS Personal: Son of Tom and Deb Donarski…Chose MSC to move to a bigger city and the wrestling program…Showed miniature horses when he was younger…Enjoys hunting, fishing, and snowboarding.
Clay Flot
Year Freshman Height 5-6 Weight 125 Hometown Kersey, Colo. High School Platte Valley HS
At Platte Valley High School: State Champion as a Society. Senior…Finished with a 42-2 record…Finished 35-9 as a Personal: Majoring in Business…Son of Jeff and Jennifer Junior and was state runner-up…Two-Time All-Patriot Flot…Brother of Kayly…Chose MSC to continue his League selection…State Champion...National Honor wrestling career…Enjoys hunting, fishing, and horseshoes.
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Jon Gappmaier
Year Sophomore Height 5-11 Weight 149 Hometown Salt Lake City, Utah High School Brighton HS
As a Freshman (2009-2010): Finished season 12-11 Outstanding Wrestler in the Upper Weights…All Star overall and 1-2 in RMAC Duals with 6 falls…Won the Team selection…Honor Roll. 141lb. Amateur Division at the Cowboy Open…Placed Personal: Majoring in Business…Son of Eduard and 2nd at the Old Chicago Northern Colorado Open. Martha Ines Gappmaier…Brother of Eddie, Victor, At Brighton High School: Two-Time State Runner Zoraya, and Andrea…Chose MSC for the Wrestling up ’05 and ’06…State Champion in ’08…Named Most Program…Enjoys boating and wake boarding.
Jake Goddard
Year R-Freshman Height 5-10 Weight 174 Hometown Queen Creek, Ariz. High School Queen Creek HS
Career Stats
Jake Goddard’s Career Records As a Freshman (2009-2010): Wrestled in the Cowboy Open, Old Chicago Northern Colorado Open, Ft. Hays Open, and the Utah Valley Open…Compiled an 8-8 record Year overall rmAc falls with 1 fall. 09-10 8-8 0-0 1 At Queen Creek High School: State Champion…Two-Time State Runner up… Three-Time Region Champ…Team was Two-Time Region Champs…Honor Roll… Student Council President. Personal: Majoring in Kinesiology…Son of Scott Goddard and Linda Okonowski… Brother of RJ and Paige…Chose MSC for the atmosphere and Wrestling Program… Enjoys playing video games and watching movies.
Derek Good
Year Freshman Height 6-1 Weight 184 V E RI CKS Hometown Parker, Colo. High School Ponderosa HS
At Ponderosa High School: Team won 8th Personal: Son of Kevin and Kammie Good…Brother of consecutive State Championship…Two-Time State Kelton and Chelsea…Chose MSC beacuase it was the Placer…74-15 over his final two high school seasons. right fit…Aspires to own his own business. MA 14 www.mesamavs.com MESA STATE COLLEGE
Dylan Granard
Year R-Freshman Height 5-11 Weight 165 Hometown Woodinville, Wash. High School Woodinville
Career Stats
Dylan Granard’s Career Records As a Freshman (2009-2010): Wrestled in the Cowboy Open, Old Chicago Northern Colorado Open, Ft. Hays Open, and the Utah Valley Open…Finished with a 13-8 Year overall rmAc falls Record. 09-10 13-8 0-0 0 At Woodinville High School: Placed in the State Tournament twice…Team won KingCo Championship in ’09. Personal: Son of Rob and Christy Granard…Chose MSC for its scenery and wrestling program…Enjoys inner-tubing, hunting and playing capture the flag.
Justin Grosse
Year Junior
Height 5-11 MA Weight 184 Hometown Gunnison, Colo. High School University of Wyoming (Gunnison HS)
Career Stats V E RI CKS
Justin Grosse’s Career Records As a Sophomore (2009-2010): Finished with a 7-14 overall record and went 0-4 in RMAC Duals…Placed 6th at the Old Chicago Northern Colorado Open. Year overall rmAc falls As a Redshirt Freshman (2008-2009): Wrestled at 174 lbs…Went 1-6. 09-10 7-14 0-4 6 At University of Wyoming: Wrestled at 165 lbs…Went 8-6 as a redshirt. 08-09 1-6 0-0 1 At Gunnison High School: Placed 3rd at State Tournament…Went 43-6 as a Totals 8-20 0-4 7 senior. Personal: Majoring in Marketing…Son of Michael and Danielle Grasse…Chose MSC for Coach Chuck Pipher…Aspires to be a Fire Fighter/EMT…Enjoys hunting, fishing, and rafting.
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Joey Hamilton
Year Freshman Height 5-8 Weight 125 Hometown Twin Falls, Idaho High School Twin Falls HS
At Twin Falls High School: Idaho State Champion… Personal: Majoring in Environmental Science…Son of Finished season 33-5...All-Region and All-Conference Jim and Debra Hamilton…Brother of Kevin and Tara… selection…Set record for pins in a season…Southern Chose MSC for the wrestling program and outdoor Idaho March Athlete of the Month. oppurtunities…Enjoys Archery, fishing and MMA.
Nick Heene
Year Freshman Height 5-9 Weight 165 Hometown Carlsbad, Calif. High School Carlsbad HS
At Carlsbad High School: All-Palomar Conference Ryne and Jake…Chose MSC for the area and coaching selection. staff…Enjoys watching movies. Personal: Son of Kevin and Patty Heene…Brother of
Christian Holcomb
Year R-Freshman Height 6-0 Weight 157 Hometown Rangely, Colo. High School Rangely HS
Career Stats
Christian Holcomb’s Career Records As a Freshman (2009-2010): Wrestled in the Cowboy Open, Old Chicago Northern Colorado Open, Ft. Hays Open, and the Utah Valley Open…Finished with a 5-8 V E RI CKS Year overall rmAc falls record with 3 falls. 09-10 5-8 0-0 0 At Rangely High School: State Runner up in ’09…Four-Time All-Conference Selection…Two-Time Academic All-State…Team Captain…FFA President. Personal: Majoring in Environmental Science…Son of Greg and Teri Holcomb… Brother of Chelsie…Chose MSC for the Wrestling Coaches and location…Enjoys hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. MA 16 www.mesamavs.com MESA STATE COLLEGE
Colten Huskey
Year R-Freshman Height 5-9 Weight 157 Hometown Dove Creek, Colo. High School University of Northern Colorado (Dove Creek HS)
At University of Northern Colorado: Competed in State Championship in 2007…National Honor Society. the University of Wyoming Cowboy Open Personal: Majoring in Exercise Science…Son of Darrel At Dove Creek High School: Two-Time State and Jamie Huskey…Brother of Jade and Jacy…Chose Champion…Four-Time Regional Champion…Team won MSC for the proximity to home…Enjoys hunting.
Korey Kennedy
Year Junior Height 6-2 Weight 197 Hometown Paonia, Colo. High School Paonia HS MA
Career Stats
Korey Kennedy’s Career Records As a Sophomore (2009-2010): Placed 3rd at the Utah Valley Open…Finished season with a 3-5 record. Year overall rmAc falls As a Redshirt Freshman (2008-2009): Wrestled Heavyweights…Finished season 09-10 3-5 0-0 1 2-4. V E RI CKS 08-09 2-4 0-0 1 As a Freshman (2007-2008): Redshirt 07-08 1-6 0-0 1 At Paonia High School: Four-year letterwinner in wrestling…State Champion… Totals 6-15 0-0 3 All-State Selection…All-Conference…Four-year letterwinner in football…FBLA. Personal: Majoring in Environmental Science…Son of Brian and Jill Deines… Chose MSC for its wrestling program, friends and location…Has the Colorado wrestling symbol tattooed on his arm…Enjoys fishing, camping and listening to music.
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Pat Lehnan
Year R-Freshman Height 5-9 Weight 157 Hometown Douglas, Wyo. High School Douglas HS
Career Stats
Pat Lehnan’s Career Records As a Freshman (2009-2010): Finished season 2-4…Wrestled in the University of Wyoming Cowboy Open and Old Chicago Northern Colorado Open. Year overall rmAc falls At Douglas High School: Team finished 2nd at State Meet four times…State 09-10 2-4 0-0 0 Champion in ’09…Record in high school was 145-23 and was 37-3 as a senior. Personal: Majoring in business…Son of Don and Phyllis Lehnen…Brother of Sean, Kris and Jennifer…Chose MSC for the prestige of the school and coaching staff… Collects sports cards…Enjoys playing golf, ice fishing, and camping.
Colby Lindfield
Year Freshman Height 5-10 Weight 149 Hometown Castle Rock, Colo. High School Castle View HS
At Castle View High School: State Qualifier… Roy and Suzy Lindfield…Brother of Gage and Kelly… Finished season with a 39-12 record…Team Won League Chose MSC for the town and the people…Enjoys the Championships and placed 2nd at Regionals. outdoors. Personal: Majoring in Secondary Education…Son of V E RI CKS MA 18 www.mesamavs.com MESA STATE COLLEGE
James Martinez
Year Freshman Height 5-10 Weight 141 Hometown Rifle, Colo. High School Rifle HS
Personal: Son of Danny Martinez and Wendi Higgins… and the coaching staff. Brother of Jessica…Chose MSC for the proximity to home
Logan McNulty
Year Freshman Height 5-9 Weight 141 Hometown Grand Junction, Colo. High School Fruita-Monument HS MA At Fruita Monument High School: Team won Personal: Majoring in Psychology…Son of Forrest and Southwestern League Championship…Two-Time Allison McNulty…Chose MSC for the coaching staff and Regional Placer…Two-Time State Qualifier…School’s the proximity to home…Enjoys camping, hunting, and Most Outstanding Wrestler Award…Three-Time fishing. Academic All-State.
Shane Miller V E RI CKS
Year Senior Height 5-11 Weight 197 Hometown Gardnersville, Nev. High School Lassen CC (Douglas HS)
Career Stats
Shane Miller’s Career Records As a Redshirt Junior (2009-2010): Finished 14-19 on the season and 2-7 in RMAC Duals…Placed 5th at the Old Chicago Northern Colorado Open and 6th at the Year overall rmAc falls Midwest Classic. 09-10 14-19 2-7 4 As a Junior (2008-2009): Redshirted…Went 5-5 as an unattached wrestler…Took 6th 08-09 5-5 0-0 0 place at Rocky Mountain Open. Totals 19-24 2-7 4 At Lassen Community College: Went 20-10 as a freshman and placed 8th in California State Tournament…As a sophomore went 27-4…California State Champion…Team was 3rd at state tournament. At Douglas High School: Went 50-1 as a senior…Athlete of the year award…Team MVP. Personal: Son of Don Miller and Jill Fuji…Chose MSC for the area and that it’s not in a big city…Has a black belt and hates mayonnaise...Enjoys eating and watching TV. 19 Mavericks Wrestling 2010-2011 MESA STATE COLLEGE
Victor Montano
Year Sophomore Height 5-4 Weight 125 Hometown Mesa, Ariz. High School Mesa HS
At Mesa High School: State Runner-up with a 40-2 Mark and Theo…Chose MSC for the coaching staff… record as a senior…State Champion with a 43-2 record as Aspires to be the head of a big business…Enjoys hanging a junior…Team was Three-Time State Champions. out in his spare time. Personal: Son of Felix and Dorothy Cobos…Brother of
Tyler Nelson
Year Sophomore Height 5-7 Weight 125 Hometown Highlands Ranch, Colo. High School ThunderRidge HS
Career Stats
Tyler Nelson’s Career Records As a Redshirt Freshman (2009-2010): RMAC All-Academic 2nd Team…Finished with a 14-16 record with 2 falls…Went 4-5 in RMAC Duals. Year overall rmAc falls At ThunderRidge High School: Qualified for the State meet all four years…Placed 09-10 14-16 4-5 2 as a Junior and Senior…National Honors Society…Academic All-State. Personal: Majoring in Mathematics…Son of Bob and Khris Nelson…Brother of Ash, Kaylin, and Kayce…Chose MSC to keep wrestling…Enjoys golfing and camping.
Coltin Ostermiller
Year Freshman Height 6-2 Weight 197 Hometown Castle Rock, Colo. High School Ridge View HS V E RI CKS
At Ridge View High School: Colorado State and Diana Ostermiller…Brother of Clint, Shelby and Champion…Finished season 41-6…All-State. Mackenzie…Chose MSC for proximity to home and the Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice…Son of Wayne outdoors…Enjoys hunting, camping, and fishing. MA 20 www.mesamavs.com MESA STATE COLLEGE
Jordan Passehl
Year Freshman Height 6-3 Weight 197 Hometown Montrose, Colo. High School Montrose
At Montrose High School: Three-Time Southwestern Personal: Majoring in Kinesiology…Son of Kevin and League Champions…Two-Time All-State selection…2010 Trudy Passehl…Brother of Amanda and Chandra…Chose Colorado State Champion at 189 pounds and was a MSC for the coaching staff and facilities…Aspires to perfect 43-0…Went 110-18 from 2008-2010…Three-Time become a teacher and coach. Academic All-State.
Paco Retanes-Quinones
Year Freshman Height 6-0 Weight 184 Hometown Longmont, Colo.
High School Niwot HS MA
At Niwot High School: Finished 33-9 as a senior… Retana and Maria Quinones…Brother of Carlos and Placed 4th at State Meet with a 33-14 record as a junior… Missael…Chose MSC for the wrestling program…Enjoys Set school record for falls in a season. the outdoors. Personal: Majoring in Sociology…Son of Francisco V E RI CKS
Daniel Romero
Year Freshman Height 5-4 Weight 125 Hometown San Diego, Calif. High School Carlsbad HS
At Carlsbad High School: Placed 8th at CIF Personal: Chose MSC for the chance to leave California Championships…All-County selection…All-CIF and the wrestling program…Enjoys surfing. selection.
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Zak Slotten
Year Freshman Height 5-9 Weight 174 Hometown Twin Falls, Idaho High School Twin Falls HS
At Twin Falls High School: Idaho State Champion… Zayne and Zaide…Chose MSC for the school itself and Finished season 30-1. coaching staff…Enjoys snowboarding Personal: Son of Dave and Kris Slotten…Brother of
Trevor Stapp
Year Junior Height 6-3 Weight 285 Hometown Tempe, Ariz. High School Corona Del Sol HS
Career Stats
Trevor Stapp’s Career Records As a Sophomore (2009-2010): Finished season 9-14 and 3-6 in RMAC Duals…Was an All-RMAC lineman during the football season. Year overall rmAc falls As a Freshman (2008-2009): Placed 6th in the NCAA West Regional/RMAC 09-10 9-14 3-6 5 Championships...Was a redshirt on the football team. 08-09 8-13 2-5 7 Personal: Son of Shawn and Kim Stapp...Chose MSC for the coaching staff...Goal is Totals 17-27 5-11 12 to become an All-American.
Telbe Storbeck
Year R-Freshman Height 5-9 Weight 149 Hometown Gillette, Wyo. High School Campbell County HS V E RI CKS Career Stats
Telbe Storbeck’s Career Records As a Freshman (2009-2010): Wrestled in the Cowboy Open, Old Chicago Northern Colorado Open, and the Utah Valley Open…Compiled a 7-6 overall record. Year overall rmAc falls At Campbell County High School: Three-Time State Champion…Three-Time All 09-10 7-6 0-0 0 State selection…Team won Wyoming State Championship three years. Personal: Majoring in Business…Son of Terry and Taenia Storbeck…Brother of Tanielle, Taezia, and Tashala…Chose MSC for the school and class size…O.W.T. Rodeo
MA Jr. King…Enjoys snowboarding, long boarding, and back packing. 22 www.mesamavs.com MESA STATE COLLEGE
Garrett Stowall
Year Sophomore Height 5-11 Weight 165 Hometown Highlands Ranch, Colo. High School ThunderRidge HS
Career Stats
Garrett Stowall’s Career Records As a Freshman (2009-2010): Went 0-2 in only competition…Wrestled at the Utah Valley Open. Year overall rmAc falls At ThunderRidge High School: Two-Time All-Region selection…Freestyle/Greco 09-10 0-2 0-0 0 Roman State Champion…Western Junior Regional Champion. Personal: Majoring in Business Management…Son of John and Toni Stowall… Brother of Emily…Chose MSC for the facilities and location…Enjoys shooting bows and running his dog.
Bery Tack
Year Junior MA Height 5-10 Weight 141 Hometown Cheyenne, Wyo. High School University of Sioux Falls (East HS)
Career Stats V E RI CKS
Bery Tack’s Career Records As a Sophomore (2009-2010): Did not compete in any events. As a Redshirt Freshman (2008-2009): Wrestled at 141 lbs…Finished season 6-4… Year overall rmAc falls Season was cut short due to injury. 08-09 6-4 0-0 2 At University of Sioux Falls: Redshirt At East High School: Four-year letterwinner…Placed 4th at state meet…Team MVP...Team Captain…Honor Roll Personal: Majoring in Accounting…Son of Tye and Maryann Tack…Brother of Brian, Brandon, and Brice…Chose MSC for its coaching staff and the area…Doesn’t eat fish except tuna…Enjoys all sports, camping, and hunting.
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Facilities
Elliott Tennis Center
Brownson Arena
Bergman Field
El Pomar Natatorium
Walker Field
Stocker Stadium Suplizio Field
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