The Predicament's
2010 Academic All-State Teams  

The Predicament has selected the 2010 Academic All-State teams based on excellence in academics and wrestling.  The following criteria was used to determine the  individuals selected for each team.
  • G.P.A. (example) 3.52 = 352 points (max. 400 points)
  •  Wins (example) 31 wins = 31 points
  • 2010 State Tournament Finish
1st place..................................10 points
2nd place..................................8 points
3rd place...................................7 points
4th place...................................6 points
5th place...................................5 points
6th place...................................4 points
7th place...................................3 points
8th place...................................2 points
State Qualifier............................1 point   
  • Grade in School
Senior........................................4 points
Junior........................................3 points
Sophomore...............................2 points   
   
We have always felt that in order for an individual to  excel in the sport of wrestling - intelligence, quickness, balance and strength are  necessary ingredients.    
   
Combine those ingredients  with a great work ethic, an excellent attitude and a big heart, and you have The Predicament's 2010 Academic All-State wrestlers.
   
Thanks to everyone who sent in nominations this year. There were 105 wrestlers nominated. Listed below are the 44 student-athletes who made the final cut.
   
The average GPA of the 44 student-athletes selected to the three teams was 3.94. The teams boast five State champions and several other State place finishers.

The list of honoress is below, which includes their name, GPA, grade and school. A certificate was sent a couple weeks ago to the schools of each athlete listed below. If you are listed below and did not receive a certificate, please contact Matt Pfiffner at pfiffner@thepredicament.com

First Team
Sam Gervase, 4.224 - Sr., Davenport Assumption
Jake Ballweg, 4.0 - Sr., Waverly-Shell Rock
Brody Grothus, 4.027 - Jr., Davenport Assumption
Chad Ryan, 3.95 - Jr., Sioux City North
Austin Kessler, 3.993 - Jr., Durant-Bennett
Tanner Scott, 4.0 - Soph., Eddyville-Blakesburg
Beau Westpfahl, 3.942 - Sr., Jesup
Matt Finch, 3.943 - Jr., HMS (Hartley)
Alex Meyer, 4.101 - Soph., Southeast Polk
Jake Crosby, 3.97 - Jr., Eddyville-Blakesburg
Phillip Laux, 3.983 - Soph., Pekin
Jake Kadel, 3.852 - Jr., New London/WMU
Will Hansen, 3.994 - Sr., Waterloo Columbus
Jase Schossow, 4.0 - Sr., East Marshall

Second Team
Jacob Kramer, 4.108 - Jr., Tri-Center (Neola)
Timothy Dougherty, 4.0 - Sr., Maple Valley/Anthon/Oto
Robert Walker, 3.889 - Soph., Martensdale-St. Marys
Nathan VanZante, 3.95 - Jr., Eddyville-Blakesburg
Tyler Ogburn, 3.891 - Jr., Corning
Matt Hoch, 4.0 - Sr., Harlan
Josh Behrendt, 4.0 - Sr., Davenport Central
Brock Haas, 3.91 - Sr., Dubuque Hempstead
Trevor Hejhal, 3.859 - Sr., Osage
Spencer Lueders, 3.979 - Sr., Northeast Goose Lake
Clay Long, 4.0 - Sr., Gilbert
Tom Meirick, 3.969 - Sr., Turkey Valley
Marcus Miller, 3.981 - Sr., West Burlington
Tom Mahoney, 3.99 - Jr., New Hampton

Honorable Mention
Dylan Peters, 3.70 - Soph., Denver-Tripoli
Levi Kellogg, 4.0 - Sr., Clear Lake
Kyle Paulsen, 3.809 - Sr. Wilton
Wesley Henry, 3.89 - Sr., Riverside (Oakland)
Sam Upah, 3.78 - Sr., East Marshall
Brent Blaser, 3.87 - Sr., Osage
Tate Klocke, 4.0 - Soph., Rockwell City-Lytton/SCAL
Austin Weisinger, 3.90 - Sr., Marion
Tony Saucedo, 4.0 - Jr., Clarke (Osceola)
Jack O'Brien, 3.80 - Sr., Belle Plaine
Ryan Randall, 4.0 - Soph., Osage
Tony Naber, 3.86 - Sr., Dyersville Beckman
Carter Oliver, 3.809 - Sr., Woodbine
Colton Van't Hof, 3.778 - Jr., Sioux Center
Cody King, 4.0 - Jr., Mason City
David Walker, 3.736 - Soph., Martensdale-St. Marys