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Wartburg Wins 2009 Wrestling Championship

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Men's Wrestling | 3/7/2009 12:00:00 AM

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Wartburg wrestling team totaled 117.5 points to win a second consecutive NCAA Division III Championship.

The title stands as number seven for head coach Jim Miller in his 18th season leading the Knights. 

Wartburg was led by a second consecutive national title at 157 lbs. from Aaron Wernimont, along with Justin Hanson's championship at 165. 

The Knights compiled seven All-American finishes, including four third place finishes along with a runner-up from Zach McKray at 141. 

All-Americans
125 - Mark Kist (3rd)
133 - Matt Kelly (3rd)
141 - Zach McKray (Runner-up)
149 - Jacob Naig (3rd)
157 - Aaron Wernimont (National Champion)
165 - Justin Hanson (National Champion)
HWT - John Helgerson (3rd)
 
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Players Mentioned

John Helgerson

John Helgerson

Senior
Mark Kist

Mark Kist

Senior
Matt Kelly

Matt Kelly

Senior

Players Mentioned

John Helgerson

John Helgerson

Senior
Mark Kist

Mark Kist

Senior
Matt Kelly

Matt Kelly

Senior