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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 • Edition 3
Next Event: at Cleveland State
Thursday, Nov. 19 – 7 p.m.
Cleveland, Ohio
2009-10 Wrestling Schedule Record: 1-1 (0-0 MAC) Date Opponent/Location Time/Result NOVEMBER Nov. 7 EMU OPEN (Unat.) NTS Nov. 14 Northwestern Duals • Northern Iowa L, 12-22 • St. Cloud State W, 25-24 Nov. 15 MSU Open (Unat.) NTS Nov. 19 Cleveland State 7 p.m. Nov. 22 NORTHWESTERN 2 p.m. DECEMBER Dec. 3 MICHIGAN STATE 7 p.m. Dec. 12 F.I.T.E. Duals 11 a.m. • Indiana • Southern Ill. Edwardsville • Calumet Dec. 13 Cleveland State Open (Unat.) All Day Dec. 20 Reno Tournament of Champions All Day JANUARY Jan. 8 Seton Hill 6 p.m. Jan. 9 Pitt Quad 10 a.m. • Columbia • Duquesne • Pittsburgh • Waynesburg Jan. 15 CLARION (Convocation Center) 7 p.m. Jan. 16 Spartan Duals All Day • Michigan State • Stanford • Rutgers • Findlay Jan. 21 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 7 p.m. Jan. 23 EASTERN DUALS 1 p.m. • Indianapolis • Olivet • Thiel FEBRUARY Feb. 3 BUFFALO 7 p.m. Feb. 5 NORTHRN ILLINOIS 7 p.m. Feb. 14 Kent State 2 p.m. Feb. 21 OHIO (Convocation Center) 2 p.m. MARCH Mar. 6-7 MAC Championships All Day Mar. 18-19 NCAA Championships All Day
Mid-American Conference match All home matches in BOLD CAPS
Eagle Headlines HOME BEFORE LONG: The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team continues its trek through the 2009-10 season on the road Thursday, Nov. 19, with a 7 p.m. meeting with the Vikings of Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. Last season, the Eagles rolled to a 31-10 victory over the Vikings, Jan. 11, 2008, at Bowen Field House, to claim their second straight win over their non-conference foe in as many seasons. On Sunday, Nov. 22, the Eagles return to Bowen for their first home dual of the season, when they entertain the Wildcats of Northwestern University at 2 p.m. The Green and White will look for revenge against the Wildcats, who handed EMU a 23-13 setback at the Boilermaker Challenge, Nov. 15. NO WORSE FOR THE WEAR: The dual season officially kicked-off for the Eagles Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Northwestern Duals. EMU bounced-back from an opening bout setback against the University of Northern Iowa, 22-12, to edge St. Could State University, 25-24. The day was highlighted by David Wade and Corey Phillips, who both defeated nationally ranked opponents. Wade earned a 1-0 shutout over No. 11 ranked Christian Brantley of UNI in the heavyweight bout. Phillips pulled off an 13-11 shootout win over UNI’s Trent Washington at 141 lbs.
Starters vs. Cleveland State 125 lbs.– 133 lbs.– 141 lbs.– 149 lbs.– 157 lbs.– 165 lbs.– 174 lbs.– 184 lbs.– 197 lbs.– HWT–
Chris Jenkins/Gregory Egbert Andrew Novak/Sean Clair Corey Phillips/Frank Sade J.J. Johnson Aaron Sulzer Justin Brandel Nick Hendrick/Phillip Joseph Travis Stanback Josh Lewis David Wade
Additionally, freshman Alex Ortman made his debut as an EMU starter against Jarion Beets of UNI. Ortman put up seven points but lost the match, 15-7. “Overall, I was pleased with our performance,” said Head Coach Derek DelPorto. “Even though we lost the first match I felt it was a good start to the dual season. We beat two ranked guys against NIU and persevered and made our own breaks to win the second dual.” STRONG SHOWING AT MSU OPEN: EMU once again posted several impressive performances in unattached competition, as eight Eagles earned sixth place or better in their respective weight classes at the Michigan State Open Sunday, Nov. 15. True freshmen Mike LeHolm and Nick Whitenburg each claimed first place honors, with LeHolm going 5-0 at 141 lbs. of the freshman and sophomore division, and Whitenburg going 3-0 at 184 lbs. of the same division.
Records (as of 11-18-09)
Overall 125 lbs. Gregory Egbert 3-4 Chris Jenkins*** 5-2 Jordan McGuire* 0-2 Jared Germaine 5-2 Greg Gogonas 2-2 133 lbs. Sean Clair*** Andrew Novak*
MAC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
6-4 5-2
0-0 0-0
141 lbs. Mike LeHolm Corey Phillips* Frank Sade Seth Schaner
11-1 6-2 4-4 3-3
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Other placewinners at the MSU Open included Jared Germaine (fourth place), Sean Clair (fifth place), Chris Eggert (fifth place), Khodor Hobollah (sixth place), Seth Schaner (sixth place), Phillip Joseph (sixth place), and Wes Schroeder (sixth place).
149 lbs. Cody hier J.J. Johnson* David Pienaar***
0-4 4-2 4-4
0-0 0-0 0-0
ARE YOU SURE THEY’RE FRESHMEN?: With first place finishes at the MSU Open, true freshmen Mike LeHolm and Nick Whitenburg have placed in the top three in each of their first two competitions as collegiate wrestlers.
157 lbs. Lester France Drew Lesko*** J.T. Rice Aaron Sulzer
2-5 0-0 2-4 4-3
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
165 lbs. Justin Brandel*** Nick Hendrick** Cody Mutter Alex Ortman
4-3 3-4 1-4 1-3
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
174 lbs. Chris Eggert* Khodor Hoballah Justin Joseph Phillip Joseph
4-4 5-5 1-4 8-5
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
184 lbs. Travis Stanback Nick Whitenburg
4-5 6-1
0-0 0-0
0-4
0-0
HWT Matt Pettigrew Wes Schroeder* David Wade**
2-4 6-6 4-2
0-0 0-0 0-0
LeHolm is a near-perfect 11-1 on the season with a 6-1 record at the EMU Open and a 5-0 mark at MSU. Whitenburg went 3-1 at the EMU Open and 3-0 at MSU. SUNDAY’S BATTLE AT BOWEN: Sunday’s tilt with Northwestern will mark the first of ten home duals for the Eagles this season including the Eastern Duals, Jan. 23, against the University of Indianapolis, Thiel College and Olivet College. EMU went 1-2 in home matches last season.
197 lbs. Josh Lewis**
Freshmen Nick Whitenburg and Mike LeHolm have earned records of 6-1 and 11-1, respectively, in unattached competition this season.
2009-10 EMU Wrestling Roster Name
Justin Brandel*** Sean Clair*** Gregory Egbert Chris Eggert* Lester France Jared Germaine Greg Gogonas Nick Hendrick** Cody Hier Khodor Hoballah Chris Jenkins*** J.J. Johnson* Justin Joseph Phillip Joseph Mike LeHolm Drew Lesko*** Josh Lewis** Jordan McGuire* Cody Mutter Andrew Novak* Alex Ortman Matt Pettigrew Corey Phillips* David Pienaar*** J.T. Rice Frank Sade Seth Schaner Wes Schroeder* Travis Stanback Aaron Sulzer Darin Tims David Wade** Nick Whitenburg
Weight Class 165 133/141 125 174 157 125 125 165 149 174 125 149 174 174 141 157 197 125 165 133 165 HWT 141 149 157/165 141 141 HWT 184 157 165 HWT 184
Cl.-El. Sr.-Sr.. Sr.-Sr. Fr.-Fr. So.-So. Jr.-So. Fr.-Fr. Fr.-Fr. Sr.-Jr. Sr.-Sr. Fr.-Fr. Sr.-Sr. Jr.-So. Jr.-Jr. Fr.-Fr. Fr.-Fr. Sr.-Sr. Sr.-Sr. Jr.-So. Fr.-Fr. Jr.-So. So.-Fr. Jr.-So. Jr.-So. Sr.-Sr. Fr.-Fr. Jr.-So. Fr.-Fr. Jr.-So. So.-Fr. So.-Fr. Jr.-So. Sr.-Jr. Fr.-Fr.
Hometown-High School (College)
Saginaw, Mich.-Swan Valley Turtlecreek, Pa.-Plum Ypsilanti, Mich.-Ypsilanti Dundee, Mich.-Dundee Flatrock, Mich.- Flatrock Community Saginaw, Mich.-Saginaw Valley Austin, Texas-James Bowie Columbiaville, Mich.-Powers Catholic Davison, Mich.-Davison Dearborn, Mich.-Dearborn Tecumseh, Mich.-Tecumseh Rockford, Mich.-Rockford Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East Jackson, Mich.-Jackson Northwest Tecumseh, Mich.-Tecumseh West Liberty, Ohio-Salem Miamisburg, Ohio-Miamisburg Kingsley, Mich.-Kingsley New Boston, Mich.-Huron Temperance, Mich-Bedford St. John’s, Mich.-St. John’s Canton, Mich.- Canton Trafford, Pa.-Greensburg Central Catholic Hilliard, Ohio-Hilliard Davidson Ypsilanti, Mich.-Norway Big Rapids, Mich.-Big Rapids Manitou Beach, Mich.-Addison Solon, Ohio-Solon Cleveland, Ohio-Holy Name Brownstown, Mich.-Woodhaven Beavercreek, Ohio-Beavercreek Temperance, Mich.-Bedford
* = Letter(s) Won
ead Coach: Derek DelPorto (Slippery Rock, 1999), fourth year H Assistant Coach: David Bolyard (Central Michigan, 2005), third year Assistant Coach: Joe Pflug (Heidelberg, 2009), first year
Josh Lewis
David Wade Chris Eggert
174
Justin Joseph
Phillip Joseph
Travis Stanback Khodor Hoballah
Nick Whitenburg
184
Lester France
Drew Lesko
J.T. Rice
Cody Mutter
Alex Ortman
Aaron Sulzer
157
Nick Hendrick
Justin Brandel
165
David Pienaar
Cody Hier
J.J. Johnson
149
Greg Gogonas
Jared Germaine
Seth Schaner
Gregory Egbert
Chris Jenkins
125
Jordan McGuire
Andrew Novak
Sean Clair
133
Frank Sade
Mike LeHolm
Corey Phillips
141
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Matt Pettigrew
Wes Schroeder
197
HWT
Roster Weight Class
NOTE: Roster in alphabetical order by weight class.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 • Edition 3
Next Event: at Cleveland State
Thursday, Nov. 19 – 7 p.m.
Cleveland, Ohio
2009-10 Wrestling Schedule Record: 1-1 (0-0 MAC) Date Opponent/Location Time/Result NOVEMBER Nov. 7 EMU OPEN (Unat.) NTS Nov. 14 Northwestern Duals • Northern Iowa L, 12-22 • St. Cloud State W, 25-24 Nov. 15 MSU Open (Unat.) NTS Nov. 19 Cleveland State 7 p.m. Nov. 22 NORTHWESTERN 2 p.m. DECEMBER Dec. 3 MICHIGAN STATE 7 p.m. Dec. 12 F.I.T.E. Duals 11 a.m. • Indiana • Southern Ill. Edwardsville • Calumet Dec. 13 Cleveland State Open (Unat.) All Day Dec. 20 Reno Tournament of Champions All Day JANUARY Jan. 8 Seton Hill 6 p.m. Jan. 9 Pitt Quad 10 a.m. • Columbia • Duquesne • Pittsburgh • Waynesburg Jan. 15 CLARION (Convocation Center) 7 p.m. Jan. 16 Spartan Duals All Day • Michigan State • Stanford • Rutgers • Findlay Jan. 21 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 7 p.m. Jan. 23 EASTERN DUALS 1 p.m. • Indianapolis • Olivet • Thiel FEBRUARY Feb. 3 BUFFALO 7 p.m. Feb. 5 NORTHRN ILLINOIS 7 p.m. Feb. 14 Kent State 2 p.m. Feb. 21 OHIO (Convocation Center) 2 p.m. MARCH Mar. 6-7 MAC Championships All Day Mar. 18-19 NCAA Championships All Day
Mid-American Conference match All home matches in BOLD CAPS
Eagle Headlines HOME BEFORE LONG: The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team continues its trek through the 2009-10 season on the road Thursday, Nov. 19, with a 7 p.m. meeting with the Vikings of Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. Last season, the Eagles rolled to a 31-10 victory over the Vikings, Jan. 11, 2008, at Bowen Field House, to claim their second straight win over their non-conference foe in as many seasons. On Sunday, Nov. 22, the Eagles return to Bowen for their first home dual of the season, when they entertain the Wildcats of Northwestern University at 2 p.m. The Green and White will look for revenge against the Wildcats, who handed EMU a 23-13 setback at the Boilermaker Challenge, Nov. 15. NO WORSE FOR THE WEAR: The dual season officially kicked-off for the Eagles Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Northwestern Duals. EMU bounced-back from an opening bout setback against the University of Northern Iowa, 22-12, to edge St. Could State University, 25-24. The day was highlighted by David Wade and Corey Phillips, who both defeated nationally ranked opponents. Wade earned a 1-0 shutout over No. 11 ranked Christian Brantley of UNI in the heavyweight bout. Phillips pulled off an 13-11 shootout win over UNI’s Trent Washington at 141 lbs.
Starters vs. Cleveland State 125 lbs.– 133 lbs.– 141 lbs.– 149 lbs.– 157 lbs.– 165 lbs.– 174 lbs.– 184 lbs.– 197 lbs.– HWT–
Chris Jenkins/Gregory Egbert Andrew Novak/Sean Clair Corey Phillips/Frank Sade J.J. Johnson Aaron Sulzer Justin Brandel Nick Hendrick/Phillip Joseph Travis Stanback Josh Lewis David Wade
Additionally, freshman Alex Ortman made his debut as an EMU starter against Jarion Beets of UNI. Ortman put up seven points but lost the match, 15-7. “Overall, I was pleased with our performance,” said Head Coach Derek DelPorto. “Even though we lost the first match I felt it was a good start to the dual season. We beat two ranked guys against NIU and persevered and made our own breaks to win the second dual.” STRONG SHOWING AT MSU OPEN: EMU once again posted several impressive performances in unattached competition, as eight Eagles earned sixth place or better in their respective weight classes at the Michigan State Open Sunday, Nov. 15. True freshmen Mike LeHolm and Nick Whitenburg each claimed first place honors, with LeHolm going 5-0 at 141 lbs. of the freshman and sophomore division, and Whitenburg going 3-0 at 184 lbs. of the same division.
Records (as of 11-18-09)
Overall 125 lbs. Gregory Egbert 3-4 Chris Jenkins*** 5-2 Jordan McGuire* 0-2 Jared Germaine 5-2 Greg Gogonas 2-2 133 lbs. Sean Clair*** Andrew Novak*
MAC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
6-4 5-2
0-0 0-0
141 lbs. Mike LeHolm Corey Phillips* Frank Sade Seth Schaner
11-1 6-2 4-4 3-3
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Other placewinners at the MSU Open included Jared Germaine (fourth place), Sean Clair (fifth place), Chris Eggert (fifth place), Khodor Hobollah (sixth place), Seth Schaner (sixth place), Phillip Joseph (sixth place), and Wes Schroeder (sixth place).
149 lbs. Cody hier J.J. Johnson* David Pienaar***
0-4 4-2 4-4
0-0 0-0 0-0
ARE YOU SURE THEY’RE FRESHMEN?: With first place finishes at the MSU Open, true freshmen Mike LeHolm and Nick Whitenburg have placed in the top three in each of their first two competitions as collegiate wrestlers.
157 lbs. Lester France Drew Lesko*** J.T. Rice Aaron Sulzer
2-5 0-0 2-4 4-3
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
165 lbs. Justin Brandel*** Nick Hendrick** Cody Mutter Alex Ortman
4-3 3-4 1-4 1-3
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
174 lbs. Chris Eggert* Khodor Hoballah Justin Joseph Phillip Joseph
4-4 5-5 1-4 8-5
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
184 lbs. Travis Stanback Nick Whitenburg
4-5 6-1
0-0 0-0
0-4
0-0
HWT Matt Pettigrew Wes Schroeder* David Wade**
2-4 6-6 4-2
0-0 0-0 0-0
LeHolm is a near-perfect 11-1 on the season with a 6-1 record at the EMU Open and a 5-0 mark at MSU. Whitenburg went 3-1 at the EMU Open and 3-0 at MSU. SUNDAY’S BATTLE AT BOWEN: Sunday’s tilt with Northwestern will mark the first of ten home duals for the Eagles this season including the Eastern Duals, Jan. 23, against the University of Indianapolis, Thiel College and Olivet College. EMU went 1-2 in home matches last season.
197 lbs. Josh Lewis**
Freshmen Nick Whitenburg and Mike LeHolm have earned records of 6-1 and 11-1, respectively, in unattached competition this season.
2009-10 EMU Wrestling Roster Name
Justin Brandel*** Sean Clair*** Gregory Egbert Chris Eggert* Lester France Jared Germaine Greg Gogonas Nick Hendrick** Cody Hier Khodor Hoballah Chris Jenkins*** J.J. Johnson* Justin Joseph Phillip Joseph Mike LeHolm Drew Lesko*** Josh Lewis** Jordan McGuire* Cody Mutter Andrew Novak* Alex Ortman Matt Pettigrew Corey Phillips* David Pienaar*** J.T. Rice Frank Sade Seth Schaner Wes Schroeder* Travis Stanback Aaron Sulzer Darin Tims David Wade** Nick Whitenburg
Weight Class 165 133/141 125 174 157 125 125 165 149 174 125 149 174 174 141 157 197 125 165 133 165 HWT 141 149 157/165 141 141 HWT 184 157 165 HWT 184
Cl.-El. Sr.-Sr.. Sr.-Sr. Fr.-Fr. So.-So. Jr.-So. Fr.-Fr. Fr.-Fr. Sr.-Jr. Sr.-Sr. Fr.-Fr. Sr.-Sr. Jr.-So. Jr.-Jr. Fr.-Fr. Fr.-Fr. Sr.-Sr. Sr.-Sr. Jr.-So. Fr.-Fr. Jr.-So. So.-Fr. Jr.-So. Jr.-So. Sr.-Sr. Fr.-Fr. Jr.-So. Fr.-Fr. Jr.-So. So.-Fr. So.-Fr. Jr.-So. Sr.-Jr. Fr.-Fr.
Hometown-High School (College)
Saginaw, Mich.-Swan Valley Turtlecreek, Pa.-Plum Ypsilanti, Mich.-Ypsilanti Dundee, Mich.-Dundee Flatrock, Mich.- Flatrock Community Saginaw, Mich.-Saginaw Valley Austin, Texas-James Bowie Columbiaville, Mich.-Powers Catholic Davison, Mich.-Davison Dearborn, Mich.-Dearborn Tecumseh, Mich.-Tecumseh Rockford, Mich.-Rockford Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East Jackson, Mich.-Jackson Northwest Tecumseh, Mich.-Tecumseh West Liberty, Ohio-Salem Miamisburg, Ohio-Miamisburg Kingsley, Mich.-Kingsley New Boston, Mich.-Huron Temperance, Mich-Bedford St. John’s, Mich.-St. John’s Canton, Mich.- Canton Trafford, Pa.-Greensburg Central Catholic Hilliard, Ohio-Hilliard Davidson Ypsilanti, Mich.-Norway Big Rapids, Mich.-Big Rapids Manitou Beach, Mich.-Addison Solon, Ohio-Solon Cleveland, Ohio-Holy Name Brownstown, Mich.-Woodhaven Beavercreek, Ohio-Beavercreek Temperance, Mich.-Bedford
* = Letter(s) Won
ead Coach: Derek DelPorto (Slippery Rock, 1999), fourth year H Assistant Coach: David Bolyard (Central Michigan, 2005), third year Assistant Coach: Joe Pflug (Heidelberg, 2009), first year
Josh Lewis
David Wade Chris Eggert
174
Justin Joseph
Phillip Joseph
Travis Stanback Khodor Hoballah
Nick Whitenburg
184
Lester France
Drew Lesko
J.T. Rice
Cody Mutter
Alex Ortman
Aaron Sulzer
157
Nick Hendrick
Justin Brandel
165
David Pienaar
Cody Hier
J.J. Johnson
149
Greg Gogonas
Jared Germaine
Seth Schaner
Gregory Egbert
Chris Jenkins
125
Jordan McGuire
Andrew Novak
Sean Clair
133
Frank Sade
Mike LeHolm
Corey Phillips
141
by
Matt Pettigrew
Wes Schroeder
197
HWT
Roster Weight Class
NOTE: Roster in alphabetical order by weight class.
