The five new signees join three other recruits who signed with the Vikings in November. That group includes Robert Eklund of Friend, Neb., Matthew Morris of Albert Lea, Minn., and Brett LeBrun of New Ulm, Minn.
"I am excited to announce another strong recruiting class at Augustana College," Reitmeier said. "We have addressed our needs for more depth throughout our team with truly exceptional student-athletes. These spring signings, along with Brett LeBrun, Robert Eklund, and Matt Morris from last fall's signing period, have brought the kind of talent Augustana wrestling needed to compliment the rest of the team."
Elliot Bloom 141/149 Rapid City, S.D.
A four year letter-winner at Central High School in Rapid City, S.D., Bloom was the South Dakota State Champion at 140 pounds in his senior season and posted a 29-16 record. He also placed 5th in the same weight class at state in his junior year.
"Elliot is coming off an outstanding senior year were he won his first state title," Reitmeier said. "I see a lot of potential in Elliot with a big heart. Elliot is one of those kids that will outwork everyone around him in order to become the best. I am looking forward to working with this young man next fall."
Tyler Jacob Hwt Rapid City, S.D.
Jacob was a four year letterwinner at Rapid City Central High School as well as a team captain in his senior season. He won the South Dakota State Tournament this season at 215 pounds and posted a 103-40 record. He also placed third at state in his junior year in the same weight class.
"Tyler is another great student-athlete," Reitmeier said. "He brings a hard working attitude to the wrestling room and the classroom. He brings much needed depth to an inexperienced weight at Augustana. Tyler is a strong, powerful kid with a with strong desire to learn."
Jason Jeremiason 125/133 Marshall, Minn.
Jeremiason was a four year letterwinner and team captain at Marshall High School in Marshall, Minn. He posted a 40-2 record his senior season and placed 3rd at the Minnesota State Tournament at 119 pounds. He set the school record for most career wins with 154 and most pins with 66.
"We are excited to have Jason in the program," Reitmeier said. "He brings with him a great knowledge of wrestling and a lot of national experience having competed in various national tournaments. Jason has a great attitude about the sport and will add depth to the lower weights."
Casey Mouw 174 Sioux Center, Iowa
After posting a 11-8 record at West Point, Mouw comes to Augie with three years of eligibility. In his senior high school season, Mouw placed second at the Iowa State Tournament at 171 pounds and posted a 45-4 record. He was named to the Siouxland All-Conference Team.
"Casey is transferring in after a year at West Point Military Academy," Reitmeier said. "I recruited Casey out of high school and am very pleased to have him coming back to the Midwest to wrestle for Augustana College. Casey brings a year of Division I experience to our room and will look to make an impact in the upper weights."
Gavin Nelson 157 Missouri Valley, Iowa
Nelson placed second in the Iowa State Tournament in his senior season at and posted a 49-1 record. He was named to the Iowa All-State team his senior year and the Academic All-State team his junior year. He lettered all four years at Missouri Valley High School and was a team captain for three years.
"Gavin is an exceptional student-athlete," Reitmeier said. "He is a one of the most well- rounded wrestlers we have coming in, exceptional in all areas of the sport. I am excited to have Gavin in a Viking singlet. He will round out our middle weights and make an impact immediately."
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