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Posted By: JJETC FHSU update - 03/11/06 08:57 PM
149 Mikel Delk got 3rd
174 Aaron Meister got 5th
157 David Nordhues in the finals vs. Becker from Wisconson Parkiside at 7:30

*Both Delk and Meister had great finishes to their tournaments
Posted By: ike Re: FHSU update - 03/11/06 11:02 PM
I am glad to hear that they went out in style with a win. Most of us don't get to do that! Remember Meister's best finish in HS was 5th! He sat out a year, and now he is a 3x All-American in college, with a Junior College title. Hard work pays off! Delk was always a warrior ready to rise to the challenge. Watching him win that RMAC title against the then #1 was something special. It was great to see those two come out with some hardware. I know they wanted the yellow medal, but we don't always get what we want. They were right there through it all though. Congratulations to the two of them on outstanding wrestling careers. Now let's see Nordhues bring it home to cap off his.
Posted By: Aaron Sweazy Re: FHSU update - 03/12/06 10:06 AM
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Originally posted by ike:
I am glad to hear that they went out in style with a win. Most of us don't get to do that! Remember Meister's best finish in HS was 5th! He sat out a year, and now he is a 3x All-American in college, with a Junior College title. Hard work pays off! Delk was always a warrior ready to rise to the challenge. Watching him win that RMAC title against the then #1 was something special. It was great to see those two come out with some hardware. I know they wanted the yellow medal, but we don't always get what we want. They were right there through it all though. Congratulations to the two of them on outstanding wrestling careers. Now let's see Nordhues bring it home to cap off his.
Meister is a testement of great work ethic, heart and desire. For those that Aaron, he is also down right humble and will be a phenomenal coach if he choses to go down that career path.

Nordhues lost a tough one tonight. He was winning and aparently "got caught" according to accounts on themat.com and was pinned with about 30 seconds to go in the match. Even in defeat, it doesn't negate the fact Mr. Nordhues is an All American and made everyone proud that supports Kansas wrestling (even if he's a transplant )

Congrats to Delk as well as the entire staff of Fort Hays State on a phenomenal year. I expect many bright things from them in years to come and this might have been the stepping stone to Bickley's Boys bringging bragging rights back (Say that 3 times fast!)
Posted By: ike Re: FHSU update - 03/12/06 11:54 PM
I have been informed that Delk has additional eligibility that he plans to use next year. Nordhues was dominating the match. He took the guy down in the first 30 seconds and rode him out for two and a half minutes to end the period. He was up 6-0 at the time of the reversal and pin. Tough way to go. The webcast froze up for the pin, but I know it was a cradle. Meister will be replacing coach Thompsons position as the graduate assistant coach next year.
I think this was a turning point year for the Tigers program. They have been steadily improving for the last 4 or 5. It should make some of the youngsters think about staying home a little more.
Posted By: Trego Wrestler Re: FHSU update - 03/15/06 07:08 AM
Wat about Ubben?
Posted By: Aaron Sweazy Re: FHSU update - 03/15/06 10:13 AM
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Wat about Ubben?
What about him specifically? He placed if that's what you want to know.
Posted By: Jon Doe Re: FHSU update - 03/15/06 11:36 AM
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Originally posted by Trego Wrestler:
Wat about Ubben?
What about him specifically? He placed if that's what you want to know.
Andrew didn't place this year, but he does have an additional year's eligibility.

This was the third time that Andrew was defeated on the front side of the DII national tournament bracket by Sigman. Then Andrew lost in overtime in the money round. A stall call against Andrew sent it to overtime. In overtime he shot in on a double leg but was neck-wrenched to his back for five.

I bet he'll be back and ready to go next year.
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