Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Boise State Signs Eight Freshman Wrestlers

Forgive Bronco wrestling fans if they are constantly consulting their programs over the next few seasons, for the Boise State wrestling team just got an overhaul.

Coach Greg Randall has brought in eight freshman into the program this year:

Carson Kuhn (125 pounds)--Sandy, Utah
Kuhn originally signed with Boise State in 2009, but he trained at the U.S. Olympic Center and went on a church mission in Chile instead.  Kuhn was undefeated in each of his final three seasons at Alta High School, finishing his career with a record of 174-12 and three state championships.  Kuhn competed on the Junior FILA World Team in 2009 and won the Junior Freestyle National Championship in 2010.

Josh Newburg (125 pounds)--Kelso, Washington
Newberg was a three-time 3A WIAA Champion, winning the title at 103 pounds as a sophomore, at 113 pounds as a junior and 120 pounds as a senior.  He was named a High School All-American three times and won the 2012 Worlds Championship.  Newberg graduated from Kelso High School with a 3.9 G.P.A.

Tyler Tate (125/133 pounds)--Spring Creek, Nevada
Tate is a four-time NIAA Champion, winning the 126-pound division this year.  Tate was third at the Reno Tournament of Champions in 2012 and fourth at the Virginia Beach High School National this year.  Tate was named to the All-America Academic Team as a senior.

Blaine Invernon (141 pounds)--Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Invernon won three 3A IHSAA titles at Bonners Ferry High School and finished with a career record of 150-14.  He also was a FILA Cadet runner-up in 2012 and was named Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Dink Petrov Freestyle International Tournament in Bulgaria.  Invernon was named High School All-American by Wrestling USA and is currently ranked 18th in the nation at 138 pounds by WIN Magazine.

Lucas Somera (141 pounds)--Enumclaw, Washington
Somera captured two WIAA 3A Championships and was #1 in his weight class before suffering an injury his senior year.  Somera graduated from high school with a 3.80 G.P.A.

Jared Johnshoy (149 pounds)--Melba, Idaho
Johnshoy won two IHSAA 2A championships and finished with a career record of 167-12.  Johnshoy placed twice at the Reno Tournament of Champions and was a three-time All-American at the Vaughn Fargo Nationals.  He graduated with a 3.1 G.P.A.

Zach Lowen (174 pounds)--McCall, Idaho
Lowen was a two-time 2A champion at McCall-Donnelly High School, winning at 170 pounds both seasons.  Lowen finished second at Reno Worlds in both 2012 and 2013 and won first prize at the 2012 America's Cup.

Zach Coffman (184 pounds)--Tooele, Utah
Coffman finished sixth and second at the UHSAA Championships his first two years of high school, then won the 3A Championship at 170 pounds as a junior.  An injury prevented him from competing as a senior.  Coffman was named Outstanding Wrestler twice at the Best of the West.

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