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White Hawks Wrestlers Look for Big Season

By Todd Munsterteiger, 11/29/22, 11:45AM CST

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The Mound Westonka White Hawks wrestling team will look to build on last year’s success and reach their team goals.

The Mound Westonka White Hawks wrestling team will look to build on last year’s success and reach their team goals. The White Hawks had a solid showing last season, with 13 dual meet wins. Individually, the White Hawks sent four wrestlers to state and had three state place winners, which included junior Jack Nelson’s second consecutive state championship. 

“We had some great accomplishments last season, and we are hoping to build on the team aspect this season,” said head coach Todd Munsterteiger. “If we fill some holes and have some kids step up, we can have the success we are capable of”. 

The White Hawks are led by seniors Luke Rodeilus and Sam Dioszeghy. Diozeghy looks to improve on his fourth-place finish at state. Nelson is looking for his third straight title, while fellow junior Drake Woodruff will anchor a spot in the upper weights. 

Returning section champion Cole Munsterteiger leads a deep sophomore class, with Eric von Holtz, John Seemann, Alan Zuniga-Lopez and Angelo Lopez all looking to fill spots and provide depth. Cooper Rowe comes off an impressive third-place finish at state and, along with fellow freshmen Mason Merritt and Dawson Leinfelder, hopes to solidify the lineup. Eighth graders Deacon Ramthun and Levi Hays, and seventh graders Brady Kirkpatrick and Noah Koski look to vie for spots in the lower weights.

“This is the most experienced group we’ve had in a while, and I’m excited to see how well we can develop throughout the year,” said assistant coach Eric Rodelius.

The wrestling squad welcomed some old faces at the annual alumni practice during Thanksgiving break. “Having those guys back in the room really meant a lot to the staff, and it is very satisfying seeing what great young men they’ve grown into,” said coach Munsterteiger.

The White Hawks will open up the season on Saturday, Dec. 3, when they travel to the Fridley Invitational. First-round action begins at 9 a.m.

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White Hawks wrestling alumni Ryan Butler, Sam Bennyhoff, Ben Schmalz, Ted Saatzer and Jake Saatzer joined the current White Hawks squad for practice.