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    St. Cloud State signs Sundgren

    St. Cloud, MN -- St. Cloud State University wrestling coach Steve Costanzo has announced the signing of John Sundgren to a national and North Central Conference letters of intent to attend St. Cloud State in the fall of 2006. A resident of Blaine, Sundgren is the son of Jim and Kathy Sundgren.

    A three-time overall Minnesota State High School League Tournament medalist, Sundgren placed second in 2006, fifth in 2005 and second in 2004 at 140-pounds, respectively. At Blaine High School, he tallied a prep career record of 142-32 and was named to the 2006 Academic All-State First Team. Sundgren is expected to wrestle at the 149- or 157-pounds for the Huskies this winter.

    "I am extremely excited that John has decided on St. Cloud State University," said Coach Steve Costanzo. "John is the type of individual that a coach can build his program around. Combine his character, leadership, academics and athleticism and you have a top quality student-athlete."

    An NCAA Division II affiliate, St. Cloud State is a member of the North Central Conference - widely recognized as the nation's top Division II wrestling conference. Costanzo will begin his first season as head coach at St. Cloud State in 2006-07. Costanzo previously served as head coach at Dana College from 2000 to 2006. He led Dana to four conference titles and the 2006 NAIA national championship.

    Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State University is the second largest college in the state of Minnesota with 16,000 students. SCSU's main campus is located on the banks of the Mississippi River in the city of St. Cloud, Minn. - which is located approximately one hour north of Minneapolis-St. Paul.

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