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Parents: Mike and Brenda Vassar
Major: Exercise Science

2019-2020: Finished with an overall record of 26-9... Named NWCA All-American at 184 lbs... Finished first at Auggie Adidas Invitational (Gold), North Central Men's Invitational, Citrus Invitational, Saint John's North Country Open, NCAA Division III Upper Midwest Regional... Finished second place at UW-Eau Claire Don Parker Open... NCAA Division III National Tournament Qualifier... NWCA Scholar All-America... Recorded 17 pins, four technical falls, and two major decisions. 

2018-19: Finished with an overall record of 26-9… Recorded five major decisions, four technical falls and 10 pins… Placed second at the St. Cloud State Holiday inn/ Husky open and the UW-Eau Claire Don Parker Open at 174 pounds… Placed third at the NCAA Upper Midwest regional at 174 pounds… Qualified for second national tournament… All-American at 174 pounds… Placed fifth at NCAA National Tournament… Career record 93-29.

2017-18: Finished with an overall record of 35-10... Recorded five pins, five technical falls and nine pins... Placed first at the Citrus Open... NCAA National Championship qualifier.

2016-17: Finished with an overall record of 32-10... Recorded one major decision, one technical fall and 11 pins.

High School: Played football, track and field, cross country and wrestled at Maple Lake High School... In wrestling four time state participant placing 3rd, 2nd and 4th different years respectively at state. 4X800 team when we placed 2nd at state. 

Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Career Goal: Graduate Augsburg and become a sports nutritionist and coach wrestling.
Why did I choose to attend Augsburg? I really like the coaches and program. I also like the small school atmosphere.
Athletic Goal at Augsburg: Win nationals as a team and as an individual.
Biggest Thrill in Athletics: Winning nationals as a team last year.
What is a little known fact about yourself? I love chicken.
What are you most thankful for? My friends, teammates, family, and coaches.