Argo's get beat by North Idaho Community College

The University of Great Falls Argo wrestling team lost its season opening dual against North Idaho this weekend.

The Argos came out cold loosing their first three matches against North Idaho. The Argo's line-up was also changed for the dual meet.

The NAIA division has strict weight certifications that must be followed by coaches and athletes. The wrestlers must qualify for a certain weight at the beginning of the season. The wrestlers are required to weight and have a skin fold test.

The NAIA certification allows the wrestler to lose weight over a scheduled period of time that is safe and appropriate. As of this first dual, many of the Argo's were not certified to be at their desired weight and therefor went up a weight class.

After the first three losses of the night, Miles Mazerkewitz came out strong and ready to battle. Miles was one of the Argo wrestlers that was wrestling up one weight. Mazerkewitz controlled and dominated the match. Michael Hader came out in the next match also ready to battle.

Although Hader was very aggressive and looking for a win, North Idaho won this match also. The Argo's would only win two more matches for the night with Ross Mosher and Michael French claiming wins.

The Argo's only won three matches out of ten Saturday night, but the season is early and long. The NAIA National tournament is held in early march.

The Argos will travel to Wyoming for their next competition in a open tournament that invites Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Junior colleges, and NAIA college teams.

Good job this weekend Argos, keep your heads up, its a long season!

Argos Travel

The University of Great Falls wrestling team had there first unofficial trip to Spirit Lake Idaho this weekend.

This dual was another inter squad match that was provided for athletes parents in a more central location vs Great Falls Montana.

With many members of the wrestling team from Idaho and Washington, Parents are able to come watch there son wrestle without driving across three states.

This is also a great opportunity for local high school and middle school wrestlers to observe and visit with college coaches and wrestlers.

With the latest NAIA coaches poll coming out last week, the Argos are looking and feeling good. The Argos came out to wrestle and put on a show Saturday night in Idaho.

The wrestlers held nothing back against each other on Saturday in the ten matches. There were many close and exciting matches throughout the night.

The Argos open this year against North Idaho college. The Argos almost shut out North Idaho last season which was a first for the Argos.

It should be a good match up this year against North Idaho, the Argos lost 12 seniors last year. This year offers a young team looking to make some waves in the NAIA division.

First NAIA Coaches Poll is out

The season's first NAIA wrestling coaches poll is out. This is the first poll or ranking of the year for collegiate wrestling.

There are four different regions that are polled. The Central Group, North Group, East group, and West group where the University of Great Falls is in. The West Group has seven colleges within it's region.

There are two colleges from Montana, one from Oregon, one from Arizona, and three from California. The west region is considered to be one of the toughest. The University of Great Falls took third place at the national wrestling tournament in the 09-10 season.

The team that took second by a point and a half ahead of the Argos is also in the west region. They are Southern Oregon University located in Ashland, Oregon.

The University of Great Falls is leading the west group with a 169.5 points. MSU Northern is in second place following the Argos with 147.5 points.

These early polls tend to change in the second semester of the season as some student's are no longer eligible due to grades, or athletes being injured.

The Argos will make their first trip this weekend to Spokane Washington where they will wrestle their second inter-squad dual of the season. This makes it easier for families to come and watch their son compete at a more central location.

Columbia & Gold Intersquad Dual

The University of Great Falls wrestling team held there annual alumni and inter squad wrestling dual this weekend in Great Falls, Montana.

The weekend started with alumni vs current team members on Saturday the 9th. With over 20 matches, the alumni team walked away with a dual win for the night.

Sunday offered 13 Argo matches that included two of the four returning All- Americans. The wrestlers come from Montana, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, New York, and Texas.

Here are the results for sunday's dual:

125 pounds, Brian Borst won over Patrick Neal

133 pounds, Scott Schlosser won over Luis Carranza

133 Pounds, Clayton Vermulum won over Eric Bergerson

141/149 Pounds, Myles Mazurkiewicz won over Anthony Varnell

141 Pounds, Ryan Martin won over Chase Burns

141 Pounds, Robert Spackman won over Kyler Briggs

149 Pounds, David Hayes won over Kent Pattison

157 Pounds, Clark Hensley won over Shawn lau

165 Pounds, Ross Mosher won over Adam Wolfe

174 Pounds, Noah Hatton won over John Burns

184 Pounds, Levi Morgan won over Brock Picard

197 Pounds, Matt Cable won over Kodie Kenfield

133 Pounds, Ryan Major won over Eric Bergerson

There were many close and exciting matches throughout the weekend. Parents and friends were invited to come and see the University of Great Falls campus and meet the coaching staff. This is an annual event that current and past wrestlers look forward to each year. 

Intersquad and Alumni wrestling action

On Saturday the 9th, 2010, the University of Great Falls will be hosting the annual Argo Alumni wrestling dual.

This is the wrestling teams biggest Alumni dual in Argo history. The dual will start at 3 p.m. at the University of Great Falls Gym.

There will be 22 matches against the current Argo wrestling team and Alumni. The Alumni team is loaded with 20 past All- American wrestlers from the Argos and four All-Americans representing the current Argo team.

Here is a list of the matches that will take place on Saturday afternoon:

Alumni                   Current

Forest Bouge vs Akmal Adilov

Ryan Montang vs Luis Carranza

Jeremy Montang vs Shawn Lau

Jason harrington vs Ryan Major

Spencer Griffiths vs Chase Burns

Brad Fraser vs Juan Enriquez

Jason Costello vs Miles Mazurkiewicz

Jeff Trafelet vs Chad Cebulski

Justin Jones vs Will McLaughlin

Eddie Bush vs Kent Pattison

Wayne French vs Michael Hader

Jon Muri vs Ryan Martin

Alex Calvi vs Sheldon Page

Brendon DeCock vs Zach Wichman

Joe Casey vs Adam Wolfe

Luke Roberts vs Cole Amende

Ryan Smith vs Scott Lucas

Justin Gardner vs Clark Hensley

Jason Pence vs Levi Morgan

Robert Hazenberg vs Brock Picard

Matt Pea vs Colt Ewing

Michael Kummer vs Michael french

These matches are subject to change, but it should be a solid performance by both sides. The alumni side includes current coaches, teachers, dads, and college students. This is a time for past friends and teammates to gather and have some fun.