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2010 State Photos by Patrick Granger: Click on name to view Jesse Thielke Davion Willis Jake Sueflohn Alex Dieringer Justin Mudlaff Al Yde Dominic Garcia John Wells Justin Scherkenbach Zach Noel Kameron Bourgeois Bobby Nachreiner Izzy Balsiger Austin Christenson Kyle Welzen Taylor Mommaerts Zach Mommaerts Jordan Lau Casey Kenealy Ian Hackett Weston Klink Jake Stilling Chris Alexander James Miller Siven Furseth Scott VanDeLoo Tyler Quartullo Jarid Baumgartner Jackson Urso Nick Jazdzewski Wrestling_Photos/Wrestling_Photos.htmlWrestling_Photos/Wrestling_Photos.htmlWrestling_Photos/Wrestling_Photos.htmlWrestling_Photos/Wrestling_Photos.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/2010_State_-_Jesse_Thielke_at_State.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/2010_Davion_Willis_At_State_by_Patrick_Granger.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/2010_State_-_D1_135_Jake_Sueflohn_%28Arrow%29_vs_Jackson_Urso_%28Stoughton%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/2010_Alex_Dierenger_State_Photos.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/2010_State_-D3_119_Justin_Mudlaff_%28Random_Lake%29_vs_Corey_Hodowanic_%28Cornell_Gilman%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_160_Al_Yde_%28Arrow%29_vs_Eric_Walsh_%28Oregon%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/2010_State_-_D1_119_Dominic_Garcia_%28Tremper%29_vs_Justin_Enderby_%28Pulaski%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/2010_State_-_103_John_Wells_%28Milton%29_vs_Tyler_Rice_%28Tremper%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_112_Justin_Scherkenbach_%28Musk%29_vs_Izzy_Balsiger_%28Chip_Falls%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_130_Zach_Noel_%28Whit%29_vs_Josh_Dupuis_%28DC_Everest%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_103_Bobby_Nachreiner_%28Hrtfrd%29_vs_Kameron_Bourgeois_%28Whitnall%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_103_Bobby_Nachreiner_%28Hrtfrd%29_vs_Kameron_Bourgeois_%28Whitnall%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_112_Justin_Scherkenbach_%28Musk%29_vs_Izzy_Balsiger_%28Chip_Falls%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_112_Austin_Christenson_%28Wtrfrd%29_vs_Tony_Perl_%28Sheb._N.%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_135_Kyle_Welzen_%28Wilmot_U.%29_vs_Taylor_Mommaerts_%28Ocon.%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_135_Kyle_Welzen_%28Wilmot_U.%29_vs_Taylor_Mommaerts_%28Ocon.%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_125_Jesse_thielke_%28German%29_vs_Zach_Mommaerts_%28Ocon%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_140_Jordan_Lau_%28Musk%29_vs_Casey_Kenealy_%28Hrtfrd%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_140_Jordan_Lau_%28Musk%29_vs_Casey_Kenealy_%28Hrtfrd%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_152_Weston_Klink_%28Hrtfrd%29_vs_Ian_Hackett_%28Holmen%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_152_Weston_Klink_%28Hrtfrd%29_vs_Ian_Hackett_%28Holmen%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_152_Jake_Stilling_%28Elkhorn_Area%29_vs_Scott_VanDeLoo_%28Kauk%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_189_Chris_Alexander_%28Fond_du_Lac%29_vs_James_Miller_%28Milton%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_189_Chris_Alexander_%28Fond_du_Lac%29_vs_James_Miller_%28Milton%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_130_Siven_Furseth_%28Janes._Craig%29_vs_Tyler_Quartullo_%28Musk%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_152_Jake_Stilling_%28Elkhorn_Area%29_vs_Scott_VanDeLoo_%28Kauk%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_130_Siven_Furseth_%28Janes._Craig%29_vs_Tyler_Quartullo_%28Musk%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_135_Jarid_Baumgartner_%28Hrtfrd%29_vs_Jackson_Urso_%28Stoughton%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_135_Jarid_Baumgartner_%28Hrtfrd%29_vs_Jackson_Urso_%28Stoughton%29.htmlWrestling_Photos/Pages/D1_145_Nick_Jazdzewski_%28Burl%29_vs_Brad_Dolezal_%28Marshfld%29.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4shapeimage_2_link_5shapeimage_2_link_6shapeimage_2_link_7shapeimage_2_link_8shapeimage_2_link_9shapeimage_2_link_10shapeimage_2_link_11shapeimage_2_link_12shapeimage_2_link_13shapeimage_2_link_14shapeimage_2_link_15shapeimage_2_link_16shapeimage_2_link_17shapeimage_2_link_18shapeimage_2_link_19shapeimage_2_link_20shapeimage_2_link_21shapeimage_2_link_22shapeimage_2_link_23shapeimage_2_link_24shapeimage_2_link_25shapeimage_2_link_26shapeimage_2_link_27shapeimage_2_link_28shapeimage_2_link_29shapeimage_2_link_30shapeimage_2_link_31shapeimage_2_link_32shapeimage_2_link_33
State Team Tournament Summaries D1 Quarterfinals Wisconsin Rapids, 33 Wausau West 18 
125 - Ben Westover (Wisconsin Rapids) over Mitch Barnetzke (Wausau West) Dec 2-1
130 - Kasey Einerson (Wisconsin Rapids) over Joshua LaFave (Wausau West) Dec 8-3
135 - Jake Raflik (Wisconsin Rapids) over Nathan Kuehl (Wausau West) Dec 15-8
140 - Rylan Lubeck (Wisconsin Rapids) over Jacob Rusch (Wausau West) Pin 3:01
145 - Conner Monk (Wausau West) over Miqui Medina (Wisconsin Rapids) Pin 2:53
152 - Zak Benitz (Wisconsin Rapids) over Eric Kostroski (Wausau West) Dec 13-9
160 - Seth Trulen (Wausau West) over Ryan Cone (Wisconsin Rapids) Dec 6-1
171 - Devin Peterson (Wisconsin Rapids) over James Mataczynski (Wausau West) Pin 2:24
189 - Dusty Foth (Wisconsin Rapids) over Travis Teske (Wausau West) Dec 4-3
215 - Vaughn Grube (Wisconsin Rapids) over Brandon Lenz (Wausau West) Dec 12-5
285 - Evan Knutson (Wausau West) over Curt Fuller (Wisconsin Rapids) OT 2-1
103 - Joe Umlauf (Wausau West) over Jason Munoz (Wisconsin Rapids) Dec 3-0
112 - Nate Hettinga (Wausau West) over Jake Jaborek (Wisconsin Rapids) Dec 5-2
119 - Keegan Einerson (Wisconsin Rapids) over Rickie Pody (Wausau West) Dec 4-1

Milton 35, Muskego 31 125 - Kyle Hinners (Milton) over Ryan Zainer (Muskego) Maj 16-5
130 - Tyler Quartullo (Muskego) over Jeff Meyer (Milton) Dec 4-2
135 - Dillin Brissette (Milton) over Cassidy Luedtke (Muskego) Pin 4:50
140 - Jordan Lau (Muskego) over Kodah Long (Milton) Pin 1:18
145 - Chris Mellom (Milton) over Logan Simkowski (Muskego) Maj 15-5 152 - Jordan Sowinski (Muskego) over Craig Jensen (Milton) Pin 1:20
160 - Ian Johnson (Milton) over Nick Price (Muskego) Pin 1:09
171 - Roland Dunlap (Muskego) over Michael Johnson (Milton) Dec 4-3
189 - James Miller (Milton) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 
215 - Jordan Gruettner (Muskego) over Chase Letson (Milton) Maj 15-3
285 - Ryan Leighton (Muskego) over Garrod Mielke (Milton) Pin 1:42
103 - John Wells (Milton) over Tyler Dotzler (Muskego) Pin 1:09
112 - Tyler Sinda (Muskego) over Dalton Erickson (Milton) Dec 12-6
119 - Landon Shea (Milton) over Justin Scherkenbach (Muskego) Dec 5-3 West Allis Central 42, Franklin 12 125 - Colin DeClark (Franklin) over Derek Sadler (West Allis Central) Dec 6-5
130 - Chris Clapper (Franklin) over Zack Werner (West Allis Central) Pin 2:36
135 - Dylan Diebitz (West Allis Central) over Adam Stelloh (Franklin) Dec 9-3
140 - Terry Fletcher (West Allis Central) over Lee Smith (Franklin) Dec 3-0
145 - Eric Vis (West Allis Central) over Steven Andersen (Franklin) Dec 12-6 
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Willis, Kurth Lead All-Area Team By Joe Shinners There was not a more riveting story this year than that of Milwaukee Custer senior Davion Willis among area wrestlers. From his compelling life story, to his improvement in the classroom and his eventual championship run at the individual state wrestling tournament that made him a fan favorite at the Kohl Center, Willis was an easy choice as the area wrestler of the year. Pewaukee’s Ed Kurth is the area coach of the year after becoming the first area coach to lead an area team to a state final since John Mesenbrink led Arrowhead to the D1 final in 2005. The other wrestlers considered as wrestlers of the year make up the “Big Three” in the area. They are: Germantown junior Jesse Thielke, 47-0. The three-time state champion remained on pace to become only the second four-time Division 1 state champion in history by winning the 125 title this year. In the final, Thielke, already a fixture on the national scene, defeated Brookfield East senior Justin Wolfenden (43-8) by a 19-4 technical fall in 4 minutes 49 seconds. Thielke won the 112 title as a freshman and the 125 title as a sophomore. Port Washington junior Alex Dieringer, 45-1. The two-time state champion and three-time finalist won the 140-pound title by defeating Wisconsin Rapids sophomore Rylan Lubeck (48-4), Dieringer’s teammate on the state national team, by a 5-1 decision in D1. Dieringer won the D1 103 title as a freshman and finished second at 125 in D2 as a sophomore. Arrowhead junior Jake Sueflohn, 48-1. The three-time state qualifier and two-time finalist won the 135 title – his first – by defeating Stoughton senior Jackson Urso by a 7-2 decision. Sueflohn finished third as a freshman at 119. Willis, a three-time state qualifier and three-time Milwaukee City Conference champion, won over hearts and minds as he proved he belonged in the grouping of wrestlers that is the best in the state. It helped that Willis won the toughest weight class in the state – 171 pounds in Division 1 – survived a brutal regional and sectional and defeated one of the state’s top wrestlers from the state’s top team. Willis (54-1) defeated Wisconsin Rapids sophomore Devin Peterson (49-3) by 3-1 when he secured a takedown with 6 seconds to go in overtime to win the D1 171 title in one of two overtime matches at the state meet. Willis, who placed fourth at 160 a year ago, pulled off a huge upset to everyone but himself. He believed he could win, and said so. Others doubted him. Peterson, one of three sophomore stars on the Rapids team, was a three-time national champion over the summer by winning his age-group in freestlye, Greco-Roman and school boy styles. Willis won the state Greco-Roman title last summer and finished second in the state freestyle meet to Kaukauna senior Noah Budi (48-0), another top state wrestler who won the 189 D1 title this year. Custer coach Cory Husher was one of the people who didn’t doubt Willis and his focus to win a state title this year. “It’s his fire and his attitude,” said Husher. “Devin Peterson is a great wrestler. (Willis) still ended up victorious. He never let up and that’s a big thing. Honestly, it was all fire and attitude and being in good position. Wrestling is 90 percent mental as we all say and he was a fierce competitor with attitude. (Willis) hasn’t reached his plateau yet. He’s only wrestled for four years.” As for the future, Husher said Willis is entertaining several college offers from schools such as Central Michigan, Arizona State, Cleveland State and others, according to Husher. Husher is more concerned about finding a proper academic situation for Willis. “We’re all rooting for him,” said Husher. “I want him to go to a school that is going to match his needs. He’s a good kid. He’s no slouch. He’s a hard worker. He understands that it’s not going to be easy but he thinks he’s ready for the big show.” During a season where the competition between teams was close all the way, Kurth guided Pewaukee (20-3) to the state D2 final, where the Pirates lost to Oconto Falls, 38-23. Kurth also helped eight individuals reach the state tournament and had four wrestlers place. It was Pewaukee’s third consecutive trip to the state meet. “It’s a big feather in the cap for the team,” said Kurth. “It’s a big step for the program. Most of these kids have only wrestled for four years, so I’m pretty surprised with how well they did.” The other coaches to be considered were: Ted Price, Muskego. Price, the area coach of the year a year ago, led Musekgo (15-4) to a sweep of the Southeast Conference titles and a berth in the state team tournament for the third consecutive year. Muskego, however, couldn’t get past eventual state runner up Milton in the quarterfinals in a hard-fought xx-xx loss. Ranked No. 1 in the area to start the year, Muskego was plagued by injuries throughout and never was at full strength this year. Price also had a pair of finalists in sophomores Justin Scherkenbach (112) and Jordan Gruettner (189). Price coached seven state qualifiers and three-placewinners. Jason Stromberg, West Allis Central. Central (27-6) was an afterthought when the season began but emerged as one of the top dual meet teams in the area with a solid core of six seniors. Stromberg led Central to a sweep of the Greater Metro Conference titles and to the state team tournament for the first time in 10 years Central won its quarterfinal but was blown out by Milton in the semifinals. 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112


Justin Scherkenbach, so., Muskego, 45-6: Finished second at 112 in second trip to the state meet. Lost in the final to Appelton West junior Ryan McQuade (47-1), 10-3.

119


Dominic Garcia, so., Kenosha Tremper, 52-2: Two-time state qualifier split matches with Scherkenbach this year and went on to finish second in D1 this year. Lost to Pulaski senior Justin Enderby (49-0) in the D1 final

125


Jesse Thielke, jr., Germantown, 47-0:  Three time state champion in D1 makes his third appearance on the all area team. Wasn’t challenged all year and defeated Brookfield East senior Justin Wolfenden (43-8) by a 19-4 technical fall in the 125 final.

130


Nick Becker, so., Hartford, 46-6: Two-time state placewinner finished third for the second consecutive year in D1. His 3-2 victory over Muskego junior Tyler Quartullo, a three-time state qualifier, in the wrestlebacks at state was a key.

135


Jake Sueflohn, jr., Arrowhead, 48-1: Three-time state qualifier and place-winner won his first title this year by beating Stoughton senior Jackson Urso, 7-2, in the final. Lost to Thielke in 125 D1 final a year ago.

140


Alex Dieringer, jr., Port Washington, 45-1: Won his second D1 state title this year to add to the 103 title he won as a freshman. Finished second at 125 in D2 as a sophomore.

145


Joey Woppert, sr., Brookfield East, 21-5: Advanced to semifinals in D1 for second consecutive year before finishing fourth in D1. Finished sixth at 140 a year ago.


152


Derek Olson, sr., Muskego, 152, 25-1: Suffered shoulder injury midway through the season, but was still the top 152-pounder in the area. Three-time state qualifier and place-winner advanced to the finals twice before finishing second.

160


Al Yde, sr., Arrowhead, 47-7: Only loss at state was a 2-1 double overtime decision to eventual champion Matt Pennings (49-0) of Green Bay Preble/East in the D1 semis. Yde, a three-time qualifier, wrestled back to finish third in D1.

171


Davion Willis, sr., Milwaukee Custer:, 54-1: In third trip to state, Willis finally broke through by winning the D1 title with a 3-1 overtime decision over Wisconsin Rapids sophomore Devin Peterson (49-3).


189


Jordan Gruettner, so., Musekgo, 46-5: Gruettner rolled into the final in D1 by posting three consecutive pins. In the final, Gruettner lost to heavily favored Kaukauna senior Noah Budi by a 6-1 decision.


215


Patrick Bruyette, sr., Greenfield, 44-3: Bruyette was one of the biggest surprises in the area at the state tournament, advancing to the final in D1 before losing to heavily favored Beloit Memorial senior Alex Polizzi (45-0) by a 14-2 major decision.


285


Bill Mitchell., sr., South Milwaukee, 18-1: Recovered from a thumb injury last in year and still advanced to the final in D1 before being pinned by Superior senior Nikola Bogojevic (48-0) in 4:37. Mitchell finished fourth a year ago.



Second team


103: Bobby Nachreiner, fr., Hartford.


112: Sam Kortes, jr., Franklin.


119: Mitch Teeters, sr., Pewaukee.


125: Justin Wolfenden, sr., Brookfield East.


130: Tyler Quartullo, jr., Muskego.


135: Taylor Mommaerts, so., Oconomowoc.


140: Matt Gray, so., Wilmot.


145: Tyler Bauer, jr., West Allis Hale.


152: Joe Immekus, sr., West Allis Central.


160: Justin McFarland, sr., Watertown.


171: Roland Dunlap, so., Muskego.


189: Kyle Wey, sr., Oak Creek.


215: Cody Seibel, sr., Kewaskum.


285: Jake Schall, sr., Slinger.


Honorable mention


103: Gabe Grahek, fr., Milwaukee Marquette.


112: Max Nonnamaker, sr., Pewaukee; Derek Gill, so., Burlington.


119: Nate Hennes, so., Hartford; Adam Yde, so., Arrowhead;


125: Justin Meins, jr., Port Washington; Zach Mommaerts, sr., Oconomowoc.


130: Steve Edwards, jr., East Troy.


140: Jordan Lau, sr., Muskego; Jake Morrison, sr., Oconomowoc; Jake Zess, sr., East Troy.


145: Jordan Sowinski, sr., Muskego; Nick Jazdzewski, sr., Burlington; Mike Dusel, sr., Pewaukee.


152:  Ryan Apprahamian, jr., Mukwonago; Weston Klink, jr., Hartford.


160: Darvel Winfrey, sr., Wisconsin Lutheran; Bo Seibel, jr., Kewaskum


171: Shane Hughes, jr., Arrowhead; Travis Decker, sr., Pewaukee; Dan Diebiz, sr., West Allis Central.


189: Ryan Ross, sr., Racine Case.


215: Steve Sizer, jr., West Bend West; Kent Grimscheid, sr., Pewaukee.


285: Bryce Gilbert, sr., Brookfield Central; Najee Parker, sr., Kenosha Tremper; Dylan Lange, sr., Milwaukee Heritage Christian.

Ed Kurth led Pewaukee to their first State Team Tournament finals appearance.

Jesse Thielke celebrates his 3rd consecutive State Title.

Photo by Patrick Granger

Davion Willis has his arm raised after winning the 171 D1 final in Madison before a cheering crowd that gave Willis a standing ovation after he beat Wisconsin Rapids’ Devin Peterson, 3-1, in overtime.

Photo by Patrick Granger

Photo by Patrick Granger

Photo by Patrick Granger

Photo by Patrick Granger

Photo by Patrick Granger

Alex Dieringer at State. Photo by Patrick Granger

Former Custer coach Roger Quindell hugs Davion Willis after he win the 171 title while current coach Cory Husher (right) looks on.

Photo by Patrick Granger

Kurth’s Pewaukee Pirates after they won their home invite for the third year in a row.                   Photo by Ed Kurth Sr.