2008-09 Wrestling Roster

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Willy Holst

  • Height 5-8
  • Weight 149
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Prescott, Wis.
  • Highschool Prescott HS

Biography

Parents: Bill and Marissa Holst
Major:
Business Management

2007-08: Compiled a 32-3 record on the season with 10 pins, eight technical falls and six major decisions...Won titles at Auggie-Brute-Adidas Open (11-17), Brute Sunshine Open (12/28-29), Red Rider Invitational (1/19, second place)...Took third at Nationals...Earned All-American Honors.

2006-07: Recorded a 4-0 record with pin and major decision before season-ending injury.

2003-04: Wrestled for the University of Minnesota at 133 and 141 pounds...Finished with a 10-5 record...Recorded two pins, two technical falls and a major decision.

High School: Participated in wrestling at Prescott HS...Was a Wrestling USA High School All-American in 2002...Had a 131-9 high school record...Was a 2001 and 2002 Wisconsin state champion and a 2000 Wisconsin state runner-up...Also, a 2001 Junior National champion.

Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Nickname: Will the Thrill.
First Job: Can smasher.
Last Summer Job: Scrap yard.
What I like about Augsburg: Location.
Biggest Thrill in Athletics: Being Junior National Champ (Greco-Roman).
Athletic Goal at Augsburg: Be a National Champion.
Athlete I most admire: Randy Coutute.
Favorite quote: "Do not be afraid to harm another for a just cause."
Favorite class: Recess.
Favorite food: Venison.
Favorite movie: Fletch.
Favorite tv show: Family Guy.
Favorite music: Led Zepplin.

Historical Player Information

  • 2007-08Sophomore

    5'8" 149 lbs
  • 2008-09Senior

    5'8" 149 lbs