MSU announces 2009 recruiting class

Stellar group of freshmen comes with national credentials

EAST LANSING, 7/16/09 - Michigan State University head wrestling coach Tom Minkel has announced his 2009 recruiting class.  The features some of the Michigan's best high school wrestlers as well as one of the most successful wrestlers in Indiana high school history.  "This group of young men will undoubtedly make an impact here at MSU both on the mat and in the class room" said Coach Minkel.  "It's a terrific class".

Dan Osterman – St. Johns, MI
A four-time finalist and three-time Michigan High School State Champion, Dan Osterman competed at Carson City High School his freshman through junior years before transferring to St. Johns for his senior year. Dan broke on to the national stage when he finished third at the Asics Folkstyle National Championships in 2008. Dan will wrestle at 133 or 141 lbs. for MSU.

Josh Harper – Mishawaka, IN
Josh Harper was a stellar high school wrestler winning three Indiana High School State Championships and amassing an remarkable 175-2 career record. He likely would have won a fourth state title were it not for a serious should injury his senior year. Josh is projected to wrestle at 133 lbs. for Michigan State.

Michael McClure – West Ottawa, MI
As a senior, heavyweight Mike McClure posted a 55-0 record on his way to winning the Division 1 Michigan High School State Championship after placing third as a junior. McClure then went on to success on the national stage finishing second at the High School National Championships. McClure joins a list of former West Ottawa wrestlers who have competed for the Spartans along with Karl and Spencer Nadolsky. McClure brings great physical strength with a 420-pound bench press and a 530-pound leg squat.

Brenan Lyon – Ithaca, MI
After finishing runner-up in the State Championships as a junior, Brenan Lyon won the Michigan High School State Championship this year and posted a perfect 57-0 season record. Brenan then went on to win the High School National Championship beating wrestlers in his weight class from Connecticut, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Ohio. He is currently ranked sixth nationally in his weight class. Brenan is projected to wrestle for the Spartans at 125 lbs.

Nick Kaczanowski – Rochester, MI
Nick Kaczanowski is a two-time Michigan High School State Placer finishing sixth as a sophomore and second as a junior at 152 lbs. Nick was unable to compete at the State Championships his senior year due to a serious illness at the end of the season. However, Nick finished his career with a record of 189-22 with 130 falls. Nick is projected to wrestle at 157 or 165 lbs. for MSU.

Zach Crim – Haslett, MI
Zach Crim is a three-time Michigan High School State Placer, finishing seventh, fourth, and third at the State Championships. Zach is projected to wrestle at 125 or 133 lbs. for Michigan State.