(Atlantic) Darrian Schwenke and the 2008-2009 wrestling team will be inducted into the Atlantic Wrestling Hall of Fame at the 16th Annual Banquet on November 20 at the Venue in Atlantic. The Public is invited to attend. The free-will donation dinner starts at 6:00 p.m.
The 2008-2009 Atlantic Wrestling team will be inducted into the Atlantic Wrestling Hall of Fame in recognition of its place in program history as the first Trojan team to qualify for the state duals.
This is the second year a team will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Last year the 1974-1975 squad was honored for its many accomplishments, including sending 10 wrestlers to the state wrestling tournament. Atlantic Head Coach Tim Duff says the group helped establish a culture of hard work and commitment that continues to define Atlantic wrestling today.
The 2008-2009 team finished the season with a 21-and-6 record, qualifying for the state duals for the first time in program history. The Trojans also sent four wrestlers to the individual state tournament, with Josh Perkins and Casey Jewell earning medals. Jim Swanson and Derek Stork also qualified.
The Juniors included Ross Baier, Kody Havens and Jimmy Swanson.
The sophomore class included Dylan Christensen, Jared Coder, Billy Peck, Josh Perkins, Andrew Poore, Brad Schwenke, and Gage Zellmer.
The freshmen class included Gunnar Blum, Austin Conrad, Tyler Doll, Christian Holzapfel, Paul Honkey, Zach Koch, Cole Lowary, Anthony Lucas, Rob Nichols, Chris Putnam, AJ Richter, Derek Stork, Ethan Westering and Rob Young.
The coaching staff included, Head Coach Tim Duff, Chase Roller, Evan McCarthy, Rex Mehrhoff, Kip Harris, Nate Piekin, Al Sorensen, Terry Sponheim and Nick Hackman.
The team will be recognized at the Wrestling Hall of Fame banquet, where these former wrestlers will share memories of the historic season.
Darrian Schwenke, a 2014 State Champion at 126 pounds, with the highest all-time winning percentage will also be inducted into the Atlantic Wrestling Hall of Fame. We will have more on Schwenke’s storied career tomorrow morning.
