Wrestling Banquet 2006 Seniors (l-r) Steve Wanning, Joel Kelpe, Matt Jeffries, Tim Snow and Darrin Demulling were awarded a total of $2000 in scholarships by the Millard North Booster Club The Booster Club members bid adieu to the 2005-06 season with a memorable banquet.  Five graduating seniors received scholarships from the Booster Club and the coaches distributed Varsity Letters and awards in a night filled with fun and warm memories.  Each wrestler was individually recognized by the Coaches.  Among the wrestlers receiving special recognition were Garrett Allen, Taylor Vaiskunas and Scott Quandahl who shared the Matt Graves/Grant Sather Outstanding 9th Grade Wrestler award.  Dan Engstrom was recognized as the Most Improved Wrestler of the year and also won the Mel Masek/Dan Craney Award as the Outstanding JV Wrestler.  Matt Jeffries was named as the recipient of the Shawn Busch Ironman Award.  Joel Kelpe earned the High Point Wrester Award and Stephen Wanning was named the Rick Allgood Most Valuable Wrestler Award for the second year in a row.  The Booster Club also honored our Patron of the Year, "Chef Geno" Clark.   Pictures  page 1  page 2  page 3  page 4  page 5

State Championship Millard North sent eight wrestlers to the Qwest Center and finished 10th among the 32 class A schools.  The competition was fierce and two Mustangs advanced to the finals.  Senior Steve Wanning capped off his wrestling career with a championship at 119 lbs by defeating Jae Torpy of Millard South 13-0.  Senior Joel Kelpe was the runner up at 215 lbs. Finishes by all    Mustangs are shown below. Results for all Matches Brackets for all matches Pictures:   page 1  page 2  page 3  page 4 Mustang Finishes at State Weight Wrestler Place Weight Wrestler Place 112 Ben Heinke 7th 135  Erik Vance 7th 119 Stephen Wanning 1st 145 Alex Edmonds 9th 125 Josh Heinke 9th 152 Taylor Vaughn 13th 130 Matt Jeffries 7th 215 Joel Kelpe 2nd

District A2 Championships

The District Championships were held at Millard South HS on February 11 to determine who would advance to the State Wrestling  Championships at the Qwest Center.  The Mustangs sent 5 wrestlers to the finals and advanced 8 wresters to the State Tournament in this tough District.  Stephen Wanning (119), Alex Edmonds (145) and Joel Kelpe (215) won their brackets to become District Champs; Matt Jeffries (130) and  Erik Vance (135) took second, Ben Heinke (112) and Josh Heinke (125) finished in 3rd and Taylor Vaughn (152) qualified in 4th place. 

• Medal Round Results

• Pictures:  Page 1   Page 2   Page 3

• State Pairings

Papillion-LaVista South Tournament

The JV Team competed on February 8th and we had five undefeated wrestlers: Dan Engstrom, Kylan Clanton, Derek Ulch, Jacob McClinton and David Bailey.
 

Millard South Invite 2-04-06

The 9th grade team was crowned Champion at the Millard South Invitational Tournament with 133 team points (Click picture to enlarge).

Bellevue West Tournament

The Mustang JV squad finished 5th in the Bellevue West Tournment on February 4th, 2006.  Three wrestlers finished first:  Dan Engstrom, Taylor Vaughn and Derek Ulch.  Kylan Clanton finished second and Jacob Smith finished third.

Metro Dual Championships

The Mustangs went 2-1 in the Metro Duals to finish 5th among the 8 participating schools.  After dropping the opening dual to Omaha Burke High 43-29, the Mustangs rallied to defeat Bellevue West 49-23 and District A2 foe Omaha Bryan 44-27.  Stephen Wanning picked up his 100 win by pinning Joe Grutenmeyer of Bellevue West.  

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Lost Boys: Norfolk Invite 2006

The Team took a circuitous route to Norfolk, but captured third place by placing 11 wrestlers in the medal rounds.  Seniors Stephen Wanning (119), Matt Jeffries (130) and Joel Kelpe delivered in their with 1st place finishes.
 

•  Action Pictures Page 1  Page 2   Page 3   Page 4

Creighton Prep Dual

The Mustangs took a trip to the  Birdcage and dropped the away dual to Creighton Prep 56-21.  Highlights included a pin by Stephen Wanning (119) a decision by Josh Heinke (125) and a pin by Matt Jeffries of 4th-ranked Kelsey Vaughn at 135 lbs.  Joel Kelpe picked up a default win at 275 lbs.  JV wrestlers were also in action in the dual - see their pictures below:   

• Pictures page 1

• Pictures page 2

• Results

Higgins Invite, Lexington 2006

Varsity:  The Mustangs finished sixth in a packed field of tough teams placing three in the finals. Stephen Wanning (119) and Joel Kelpe (215) were crowned champions and Matt Jeffries took 2nd at 130.  Other medalists included Josh Heinke (4th at 125), Erik Vance (6th at 135), Alex Edmonds (6th at 145), Brian Newton(4th at 171) and Wade Gilmer (6th at 189).  JV news is coming soon!

Junior Varsity:  No team score was

kept but the Mustang JV squad brought home 8 medals.  Medalists included Taylor Vaiskunas (103, 2nd), Scott Quandahl (125, 2nd), David Bailey (125, 6th), Jacob Smith (130, 4th), Dan Engstrom (135, 1st), Kylan Clanton (135, 2nd), Derek Ulch (140, 2nd) and Tyler Tews (215, 5th). 
 

• Varsity and JV Results 

• Pictures:  page 1  page 2  page 3  page 4

Plattsmouth Dual / Parents Night

The Parent's night festivities were jolly but the Mustangs fell short in their dual meet with Platttsmouth Blue Devils 51-24.  The Mustangs got wins from Taylor Vaiskunas, Stephen Wanning, Josh Heinke, Erik Vance, Alex Edmonds and Brian Newton. 

• Parent's Night Pictures

• Action Pictures:  Page 1  Page 2
   

Millard West Tournament, 1-7-07

A depleted Millard North Team finished in a disappointing ninth place finish, with Joel Kelpe leading the way with a first place finish at 215 lbs.Champion- Joel Kelpe (215); 3rd- Eric Vance (130), Alex Edmonds (145); 6th- Josh Heinke (119), Brian Newton (171); 7th- Taylor Vaughn (152).  The team was missing 5 starters from line-up.

•  Results

Metro Conference Championships

The Mustangs competed at the Metro tournament on January 13-14, 2006.  It was a tough test of team strength.  The Mustangs put 5 wrestlers in the semifinals and were paced by Stephen Wanning, who captured the Metro Championship at 119 lbs.  Other Mustang placers included Ben Heinke (112, 5th), Josh Heinke (125, 4th), Matt Jeffries (130, 3rd), Erik Vance (135, 4th), Alex Edmonds (145, 4th) and Joel Kelpe (215, 2nd).  The Mustangs earned 6th place in the Metro Conference. 

• See the pictures:  Page 1   Page 2   Page 3 (day 2)

• Medal results and team standings

Ranked Wrestlers

At the Christmas break, several Mustangs are currently ranked in the state at their respective weight classes.  The Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association (NSWCA) currently ranks the Mustangs at 10th in class A.  Huskermat rates the Mustangs 9th as a team.  Senior Joel Kelpe tops the rankings in both polls at 215 lbs. 

• NSWCA Ratings for all classes (12-28-05)

• Huskermat ratings as of 12-17-05 (need World-Herald Login)
   

Mustang individual standouts:

South Sioux City Invitational 12-17-05

The Mustangs turned in a solid performance in S. Sioux City, finishing second out of eight teams.  Seven Mustangs reached the finals with championships at 119, 130, 135 and 215.  Every Mustang that entered a bracket placed in the tournament:

• Medal Round Results Updated 12-28-05

• Results and story from the Sioux City Journal

• Action Pictures:  Page 1   Page 2

• Award stand photos

Annual Vern Ekfelt Tournament

Blue Silver Wrestle-Off

The 2005-06 season kicked off on Tuesday, November 22 with the Blue-Silver matches.  Wrestlers vied for spots on the Varsity and JV teams.  Coach White also named the Captains of the team for 2005-06.  Pictured above are (l-r) Senior Captains Joel Kelpe, Steve Wanning, Matt Jeffries, Darren Demulling, Coach White and Captain Tim Snow.  See pictures of the Blue Silver Matches HERE:  Page 1  Page 2