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Parents: Al and Jen Venz
Major: Physical Education 

2023-2024: Earned NCAA All-American honors with a seventh-place finish at 197 pounds at the NCAA Division III National Championships ... finished third at the NCAAA Upper Midwest Regional Championships ... named a NWCA Scholar All-American ... posted a record of 23-8 ... had two wins by major decision, seven technical falls, and 13 pins. 

2021-2022: Finished the season with a record of 18-11...Had season-best finishes of co-1st place at the Augsburg Invitational (Silver) and at the Milwaukee School of Engineering Invitational... Recorded 13 pins and two technical falls on the season.

High School: Attended Farmington High School... 2x AAA MN High School State Wrestling Place Winner.

Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Career Goal? Be successful and enjoy what I do. 
Why did I choose to attend Augsburg? Good school, good wrestling, good coaches, small school big city, get to know your professors better. 
Athletic Goal at Augsburg? National Champion as a team and an individual.
Biggest Thrill in Athletics? Winning.
What differentiates you from teammates or other students? I’m a great leader and I’m pretty laid back so in high school it helped me build relationships with teammates.
What is a little known fact about yourself? I almost quit wrestling in middle school.
List any interesting, non-athletic hobbies, talents or unusual facts about yourself? I’m into fishing and the demolition derby, I’ve climbed 4 14,000+ foot mountains.
What are you most thankful for? That my life has been smooth sailing so far and my parents have provided me with whatever I need.