Jan. 4, 2005: Deseret Morning News

2005 Utah All-Star Wrestling Tournament Matches

103 POUNDS

• ABOUT BRADLEY: Bradley placed fourth at state as a freshman last year. This year, the sophomore has racked up a 14-2 record. He is the sophomore class president and maintains a 3.9 GPA.

• ABOUT SHEPHERD: With a 9-0 record this year, this junior finished first at both the Panguitch Tournament and Desert Storm Tournament. Shepherd maintains a 3.5 GPA, and is a two-time state placer.

112 POUNDS

• ABOUT WARREN: As a freshman last year, Warren captured the 103-pound 5A title after compiling a 33-3 overall record. His record to date this year is 13-0. He maintains a 4.0 GPA, and also participates in track and cross country.

• ABOUT MELE: The defending state champion is ranked seventh in the country by one wrestling publication. He maintains a 4.0 GPA and was a Brute National Champion.

112 POUNDS

• ABOUT WARNER: As a junior last year, Warner was crowned the 103-pound state champion in 4A after racking up a 34-2 record. His sophomore year he was a state runner-up.

• ABOUT SMITH: Sophomore has a 23-4 record this year, including a fourth-place finish at Reno Tournament of Champions, a first-place finish at the Wasatch Duals and a first-place finish at the Layton Invitational.

119 POUNDS

• ABOUT WATTS: Riverton's captain is a two-time state champion, and recently placed second at the Reno World Championships. He was named the outstanding wrestler of the Viewmont Invitational this year.

• ABOUT BONNER: A fifth-place state finisher as a freshman last year, Bonner has a 18-2 record this year, including victories at the Layton Invitational and the Wasatch Duals.

125 POUNDS

• ABOUT ROSS: As a freshman last year, Ross finished with a 30-8 record, which included a third-place finish at state, and a Region 1 individual title. His record so far this year is 12-4.

• ABOUT SAGER: Owns a career record of 74-16, including a 20-2 mark this year. The two-time state champion finished fourth at this year's Reno Tournament of Champions, and first at the Evanston Invitational.

130 POUNDS

• ABOUT PORTER: Won the 5A state title at 125 pounds last year by compiling a 38.9 record. Placed third at the Rocky Mountain Nationals last year. Was a member of Davis' state championship football team.

• ABOUT SWENSEN: The two-time state champion recently finished sixth at the Beast of the East Tournament. His career high school record is 85-7, including a 20-4 record this year.

135 POUNDS

• ABOUT LAWRENCE: A three-time state placer, and a two-time state champion, this senior recently placed eighth at the Beast of the East wrestling Tournament. His career high school record is 106-24.

• ABOUT MAU: After a third-place finish at state last year, Ogden's captain is off to an undefeated start this year. Mau was recently appointed to the Coast Guard Academy, and maintains a 3.8 GPA.

135 POUNDS

• ABOUT GEORGE: Three-time region finalists, and two-time region champion, George placed third in state last year. George is 14-0 this year, which includes wins at the Viewmont and Layton Invitationals.

• ABOUT WOODY: Finished fourth and fifth at state the last two years. Last year, he led Uintah with 29 falls. He is a two-time Millard champion and was a Region 10 champ last year.

140 POUNDS

• ABOUT DINKINS: The senior defending state champion has a second-place finish at the Reno World Championships to his credit as well. He place sixth in state as a freshman and fourth as a sophomore.

• ABOUT SANDERSON: His record the last four years is 144-8, including a perfect record the last two years. Ranked No. 1 in the country at 140 pounds by most wrestling publications. Will wrestle at Iowa State next year.

145 POUNDS

• ABOUT FROMM: Already this year, Fromm won the Layton Invitational, went undefeated at the Wasatch Duals, and finished sixth at the Reno Tournament of Champions. Last year he finished 35-13.

• ABOUT WILSON: The junior was a runner-up at state last year at 135 pounds, finishing with a 35-6 record. Wilson maintains a 3.9 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society.

152 POUNDS

• ABOUT KELSEY: With a 22-1 year-to-date record this year, Kelsey is looking to duplicate his state championship performance last year. Kelsey was a runner-up in 2003.

• ABOUT THOMPSON: His 22-0 record so far this year elevates his career high school record to 137-15. The two-time state champion recently finished first at the Reno Tournament of Champions. He was voted the Region 8 football MVP.

152 POUNDS

• ABOUT JOHNSON: Johnson is a two-time state placer, three-time region champion and recently placed first at the Layton Invitational. Johnson maintains a 3.8 GPA, and also participates in football and track.

• ABOUT CAMP: The two-time state runner-up owns a 25-0 record this year. The senior is a four-year varsity wrestler at North Sevier, and maintains a 3.91 GPA. He's also the student body vice-president.

160 POUNDS

• ABOUT KNOX: The junior was a state champion last year, and a runner-up as a freshman the year before. His high school record so far is 91-15. This past summer he placed second at the Cadet Greco-Roman National Championships.

• ABOUT SMITH: Owns a 19-3 record this year, which includes a first-place finish at the Layton Invitational and a second-place finish at the Wasatch Duals. Maintains a 3.6 GPA.

171 POUNDS

• ABOUT RUTLEDGE: The junior maintains a 4.0 GPA, and owns a 17-2 record this year. After a third-place finish at state last year, Rutledge has placed first at both the Cache and Viewmont Invitationals.

• ABOUT KEDDY: The senior owns 98-11 career record, including a 41-1 record during state title junior year. Was a state runner-up as a sophomore. Ranked fourth in the nation by some wrestling publications.

189 POUNDS

• ABOUT BOYCE: In racking up a 17-3 record this year, the senior won the Layton Invitational, went undefeated at the Wasatch Duals and placed sixth at the Reno Tournament of Champions. Finished sixth in state last year.

• ABOUT McCURDY: Finished third at state last year. This year, he's finished first at the Millard Duals and second at the Warrior Classic. Owns a career record of 80-19.

215 POUNDS

• ABOUT TAKENO: A fourth-place finisher in state last year, this first-team all-stater football player owns a 13-0 record this year — including a first-place finish at Layton Invite.

• ABOUT CLEGG: After a state runner-up finish his freshman and sophomore years, Clegg was crowned a state champion last year. He is 22-2 this year, including a second-place finish at the Wasatch Duals and third at the Desert Storm.

275 POUNDS

• ABOUT STOTLER: A first-team all-state football player this past year, Stotler owns a 16-1 record this year. He finished fourth in state as a sophomore and second as a junior.

• ABOUT NORTON: Ranked fourth nationally by some publications, this senior owns a 19-0 record this year. The two-time state champion recently finished first at the Reno Tournament of Champions.