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Heidelberg University Student Princes
Head Coach: Jason Miller
Years at School as head coach: 7
Career Record at school: 73-37
Assistant Coaches: Nathan Shearer, Ryan Riggs

2008-2009 Dual Meet Record: 10-3
2008-2009 National Qualifiers: Jerrad Hoxie (125), Zach Mizer (157), Tony Lawler (133), Craig Fechko (141), Matt Curley (165), Tony Carothers (285
Returning Qualifiers: Zach Mizer, Tony Lawler, Matt Curley
Number of returning wrestlers who competed in 2009 national qualifier: 7

Top returning starters:
Tony Lawler (Jr) NCAA National Qualifier
Zach Mizer (Sr) 2X NCAA National Qualifier
Matt Curley (Jr) NCAA National Qualifier
Ed Bizorik (Sr) 4th OAC
Brad Rice (Sr) 3rd OAC

Heidelberg took six to the NCAA championships last year, and three of those return for 2009-2010.  Two time qualifier Zach Mizer leads the way and is joined by OAC champs Tony Lawler and Matt Curley.  Two other OAC placewinners are back as part of the seven returning starters.  Heidelberg always brings impressive depth to the table and should be able to fill in as needed for the three starters lost.  A large roster of mostly Ohio wrestlers makes the team strong and has them poised to win their 5th straight OAC championship.  2009 was the first year since 2005 that Heidelberg missed out on an All-American, and head coach Jason Miller hopes to get a new streak going in 2010.