St. Olaf Preview

St. Olaf takes a young team into 2007-2008 with 11 freshmen on the roster to go with 7 sophomores. 2007 graduate Steven Wood returns to his alma mater to take on assistant coaching duties under Head Coach Ahrar. St. Olaf has made steady progress in each of the last three seasons, going from zero regional placewinners in 2005 to three last season, Coach Ahrar’s 2nd. They look to continue making progress into the future, and a young team bodes well for a continually improving future.

School: St. Olaf College
Head Coach: Sean Ahrar
Years at School: 3rd Season
Assistant Coaches: Steven Wood

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 2-8
2007 NCAA Place: —
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 11th Great Lakes

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: —

Total Number of Returning Starters: 11

Notable Incoming Freshmen: Total of 11 freshmen
Notables: Landon Peppel 149, Josef Waples, 157, Justin Bain, 174, Josh Bain, 184, Jesse Stratton, 174

Projected Lineup
125: Collin Pitts/Randy Rodriquez
133: Michael Pitts/Andres Arizmendi
141: Dan Rysavy/Ian Gacheru/Greg Peabody
149: Landon Peppel
157: Josef Waples
165: Thomas Kopiez/Paul Shepard
174: Josh Bain/Jesse Stratton/Justin Turner
184: Justin Bain/
197:George Jimenez/Joseph Troche/Brian Schram
285: Nathan Steffl/Justin Luthey