The Mustangs entered the state tournament with high hopes and finished 12th overall with 60 points.  Joel Kelpe paced the Mustangs and made the Walk of Champions as the club's sole finalist.  Joel came away with the 2nd place medal, joining two other teammates as medalists: Josh Heinke (112 lbs, 4th) and Stephen Wanning (119 lbs, 5th).

• Complete Results

• Thursday Photos

• Friday and Saturday Photos

• Award Photos

• Pictures Page 1

• Pictures Page 2

• Championship Round Pictures

• Full Results

The Mustangs finished as Runners-Up in the District A2 Championships at Papillion LaVista HS on February 12, 2005.  The Mustangs qualified 12 of 14 wrestlers for the State Championships in Lincoln.  Seven wrestlers went to the finals and 4 Mustangs emerged as district champs.
 

Norfolk Invitational Tournament

Creighton Prep 42 Mustangs 23

The Mustangs came up short on Parents night with a loss to powerful Creighton Prep.  The Mustangs were led by wins by Josh Heinke, Steve Wanning, Matt Clark, Cody McGee, Joel Kelpe and Matt Stom. 

• Varsity and JV Wrestling Pictures

• Parent's Night Festivities

Millard North 9th Grade Meet

On January 24th, 2005, Millard North Hosted a Freshman Tournament.  Although no team scores were kept, the team did well, going 17-15 in matches.  Two Millard North wrestlers were undefeated:  Alex Barnes (125 lbs) and Dan Anderson (140 lbs).

• Pictures

John Higgins Invitational

The Mustang varsity and JV teams made their annual pilgrimage to Lexington on January 22, 2005 for the John Higgins Invitational Tournament. The Varsity Squad was paced by Stephen Wanning (pictured above), who captured the championship at 119 lbs.  Other varsity placers included Josh Heinke 112, 5th), Matt Jeffries (130, 3rd), Matt Clarke (160, 5th), Cody McGee (171, 5th) and Joel Kelpe (189, 4th).  Millard North finished tied for 7th in a field of 16 schools.

• Varsity Results

• Pictures

The JV team was led by Eric Vance (125 lbs) and Lucas Stark (112 lbs), (pictured) who each finished with a championship.  Other placers inluded Matt Stom, Ben Heinke, Darren Demulling, Mike Wrenn, Dan Engstrom, Andy Miller, Taylor Vaughn and Mike Osborne.

• JV Results

Arlington Tournament

The JV team traveled to Arlington Team on January 15th, 2005 and finished in 8th Place overall. 

Mustangs Overpower Omaha South

Millard North did not play the role of polite guests as they defeated Omaha South 67-8 at South High on January 18, 2005.  The Mustangs got pins from Josh Heinke, Stephen Wanning, Matt Jeffries, Alex Edmonds, Matt Clark, Cody McGee, Joel Kelpe and Devin Rimington to pace the team.  Nate Elwood and Luper Akough pinned their way to victory in their JV matches. 

• Varsity and JV Match Results

• See the Pictures

Metro Tournament

Millard West Invite

The Mustangs returned from the Christmas vacation to their toughest challenge yet at the Millard West Invitational Tournament (January 8, 2005).  In a field loaded with ranked wrestlers and returning medalists the Mustangs had their work cut for them.  Mustang medalists included Steve Wanning (pictured, 3rd), Matt Jeffries (4th), Matt Clarke (4th) and Cody McGee (4th). 

• Pictures

• Results

Mustangs Break Out at the Sioux City Invite

JV Mustangs take Westside Invite

Mustangs Blast the Bunnies

Millard North took advantage of a depleted Benson team 52-12 on December 12, 2004.  Lucas Stark, Matt Jeffries, Matt Clark, Joel Kelpe and Adam Lawrence cruised to victories while Josh Heinke, Steve Wanning, Josh Koessel, Alex Edmonds and Cody McGee won by forfeit to provide the huge margin of victory.  The JV squad turned in another excellent performance in dual competition as well. 

• Match Results

• Pictures of varsity and JV

Lincoln East/Kearney  Tri-Dual

The MN Mustangs made their annual trek to Lincoln to dual Kearney and Lincoln East.  The Varsity Squad earned 7 victories in each dual but dropped both Duals in hard fought contests.  Cody McGee (pictured) paced the Mustangs with two pins. 

• Match Results

• Pictures

Bellevue East Dual

The Mustangs fought a see-saw battle with Bellevue East on December 7.  Unfortunately Millard North ended up on the losing side with a final score of 39-33.  The match featured wins by Michael Wrenn, Steve Wanning, Alex Edmonds, DJ Coleman, Cody McGee and Joel Kelpe. 

• Pictures

• Full Results

JV Team at Wymore

Norfolk Freshman Tourney

The Frosh team traveled to Norfolk on December 4th and proved that the future of Mustang Wrestling is BRIGHT!  Placers:

1st Place Finishers 125 Bracket F- Kylan Clanton 125 Bracket I- Stephan Johnson 135 Bracket Q- K.J. Heger 140- Bracket S- Derek Ulch 2nd Place Finishers 130 Bracket O- Jake Smith 145 Bracket T- Taylor Vaughn 189 Bracket BB- Brian Newton

3rd Place Finishers 130 Bracket M - Ben Gilsdorf 140 Bracket S- Ryan Grandgenett 152 Bracket V- Nick Doty 171 Bracket AA- Luper Akough 4th Place Finishers 125 bracket G - Carl Ferris 189- Bracket CC - Tyler Tews

Ekfelt Invite 2004

The Mustangs visited North High for the 59th Annual Vern Ekfelt Wrestling Tournament on December 2-3, 2004.  The Mustangs improved on their finish from a year ago to finish in 5th place.  The Mustangs came home with eight medals and Matt Jeffries was awarded the Mancuso Brothers Trophy for the most pins in the tournament (4) in the shortest amount of time (7 min, 20 sec).
 

• Pictures from Day 1

• Pictures from Day 2

• Award Stand Photos

Overall Team Results:

1. Exploradories

2. Golden Eagles

3. Grand Island WC

4. KWAA