Wrestler of the Week

(1/12/2006)

Week 4

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Just as we did last season, we are going to let the fans pick the wrestler of the week. Our weeks will start on Monday and end on Sunday. We then will give you guys a few days or so to send in nominations then begin the voting. When sending in nominations, please state why they deserve to be the wrestler of the week, who they beat, and when/where at. The voting will usually begin on Wednesday or Thursday and end on Sunday Night. If you would like to make a nomination for the following week, please send an email to bbaker@wiwrestling.com

Week 4 (12/26/05 – 1/1/06)

CO-WRESTLERS OF THE WEEK: Brad Blersch and Adam Theisen

Congratulations to Oconomowoc's Brad Blersch and Adams-Friendship’s Adam Theisen on winning the wrestler of the week award for week 4. Both wrestlers tied at 18 votes a piece when the voting ended.

Brad Blersch, Oconomowoc, 119, 12
Brad defeated two ranked wrestlers to win arguably the toughest bracket at the Lourdes on the water classic. In the semifinals, Brad defeated Winneconne’s Luke Harness 11-8 and then defeated Freedom’s Ryan Vosters 9-3 to win the 119-pound championship. Harness is ranked 5th at 119 and Vosters is ranked 4th at 125. Brad extends his record to 21-0 and remains the number one ranked 119-pounder in division one.

Adam Theisen, Adams Friendship, 103, 10
In a battle of number one ranked wrestlers, Adam came out victorious with a 4-2 decision over Lancaster’s Jase Langkamp in the 103-pound championship of the bi-state tournament. On his way to the championship, Adam defeated two more ranked wrestlers in Baraboo’s Hayden Silvers and Dodgeville’s Grant Sutter.

Other Nominees:

Aaron Kersten, Boyceville, 145, 12
Aaron defeated two ranked wrestlers on hi way to winning the 145-pound Northern Badger Championship. In the semifinals, Aaron pinned Neillsville's Luke Friemoth in 1:47. In the championship, Aaron defeated St. Croix Falls Dustin Raygor 14-2. Friemoth is ranked honorable mention in division two, where as Raygor is ranked third in division two.

William McCormick, Heritage Christian, 275, 12
William defeated Valders’ Tyler Figueroa 20-8 in the championship of the Kettle Moraine Invite. Figueroa is currently ranked 4th in division two. McCormick’s victory earned him the tournaments most outstanding wrestler award.

Justin Hartwig, Manawa, 189, 12
Justin defeated Menasha’s Tyler Roebke, the number two ranked 189-pounder in division one, in overtime to win the 189-pound championship at the Lourdes on the water classic.

Joe Vogt, Cuba City, 275, 11
Joe defeated Cashton’s Derrick Laufenberg 7-2 in the 275-pound championship of the bi-state tournament. Laufenberg is ranked 2nd in division three.

*Editors Note: The voting totals are taken from the deadline of Sunday night. Votes cast after the deadline are not considered.

Vote for Week FIVE here: http://www.wiwrestling.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?p=73001#73001

NOTE: There are many others that I understand deserve a spot at least as nominees. For future weeks, please send in your nominees by Monday night. Be sure to include the wrestlers full name, high school, coaches name and number and the wrestlers recent accomplishments, including significant recent wins/accomplishments.

You may reach Brad Baker with comments or questions at: BBaker@wiwrestling.com

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