by Wyoming Sports Information
Wyoming’s wrestling squad for the 2008-09 season has garnered yet another recognition for its incoming recruiting class. The Cowboys have been ranked 11th in the nation for the second time, most recently by the highly respected Intermat.com. The first came by W.I.N magazine in May.
“We are thrilled to get recognized by yet another highly touted organization as Intermat.com, “UW assistant coach Ben VomBaur said. “We are anxious about getting these guys onto campus next month and begin training. We are excited about the future of Cowboy wrestling.”
Before longtime grappling head coach Steven Suder resigned after a decorated 19-year career, he assembled one of the best recruiting classes in Wyoming history. Eric Jones (149-157) of Auburn, Wash., ranked seventh in the nation, L.J. Helbig (184-197) of Mason Mich., along with Idaho 215-pounders Jacob Scharbrough of Weiser High ranked eighth and Alfonso Hernandez of Blackfoot High ranked 11th, have combined for five state crowns and will add some much needed depth to the Cowboys middle and heavyweight classes.
Add to the Cowboys Jimmy Eggemeyer (125/133) of Kodiak, Alaska, top in-state recruits, Jared Hatley (141-149) of Torrington High, Kasey Garnhart (133-141) of Basin Riverside High and Laramie native Michael Poulos (184) who have combined to win eight state championships, and you have a solid recruiting class.
This year’s recruiting class ranks above every Pac 10 School and several Big Ten and Big 12 schools including national powerhouses Nebraska, Boise State, Ohio State and Missouri.
All eight student-athletes will enroll at Wyoming for the 2008 fall semester.
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