SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–Augustana wrestling closed the 2021-22 season at the Year End Banquet in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Saturday. The Vikings celebrated a successful season that saw many wrestlers earn athletic and academic accolades.
Seven Vikings earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors:
Daniel Bishop
Hunter Burnett
Jack Huffman
Kage Lenger
Cade Mueller
Jaxson Rohman
Tyler Wagener
Eight NCAA National Qualifiers:
Jaxson Rohman
Jack Huffman
Keaten Schorr
Hunter Burnett
Tyler Wagener
Miles Fitzgerald
Cade Mueller
Steven Hajas
The Vikings finished the regular season as the NSIC Runners-up. At the NCAA Super Region V tournament, two Vikings became regional champions in Jack Huffman at 133 pounds and Cade Mueller at 174 pounds. Four wrestlers took second place at the regional tournament and one wrestler finished third to qualify for the NCAA National Championships.
Augustana went 8-4 overall in dual action and 8-1 in DII dual action.
Kraig Presler Hardest Worker Award: Miles Fitzgerald
Don Lubbert Most Improved Award: Miles Fitzgerald
Brian Parlet Most Valuable: Jack Huffman
Redshirt of the Year: Connor Simmonds
Ken Bellmard Freshman of the Year: Jaxson Rohman
Viking Purple Heart: Steven Hajas
Tom Meester Intensity Award: Zach Peterson
Booster of the Year: Pete Haman
Viking Leadership Award: Brandon Carroll
Sam Herriman Most Takedowns: Jaxson Rohman
Koln Knight Most Wins Award: Miles Fitzgerald
Brent Henriksen Academic Wrestler of the Year: Daniel Bishop
Jon Lundberg Most Falls Award: Derek Werner
Senior of the Year: Keaten Schorr
Most Technical Falls: Daniel Bishop
Most Near Falls: Daniel Bishop
–GoAugie.com–
