SMSU Athletics

2008-09 (Junior):  Posted 11-10 record at 141 pounds ... captured first-place finish at SMSU's Captain Dan Open at 141 pounds ... placed sixth at Husky Open and Augsburg Open at 141 pounds ... had three wins by fall.

Before SMSU:  Transfer from Ridgewater College where he wrestled for current SMSU head coach Jesse Nelson and Tom Byer ... two-time NJCAA All-America ... two-time NJCAA regional champion ... placed seventh nationally in 2008 with a record of 20-9 ... placed third nationally in 2007 with a record of 20-11.

Wabasso High School:  2005 graduate of Wabasso High School ... wrestled for coach Gary Hindt ... five-year letterwinner ... four-time state qualifier ... state champion as a senior with a record of 35-2 ... placed second at state as a junior with a record of 43-1 ... qualified for state as a sophomore and finished with a record of 40-3 ... placed second at state as a freshman with a record of 43-2 ... had a 23-8 record as an eighth grader ... had a career record of 184-16 with 75 pins ... broke school record for career wins.

Personal:  Born May 27, 1986 ... son of Gary and Lisa Schunk ... business major and coaching minor.