2008 UGF Wrestling: Recent Recruit Signings

Scott Schlosser, Conrad High School, Conrad, Montana

Jared Foust , Arlee High School, Arlee, Montana

Jason Pence , Clackamas (OR) Community College, Bend, Oregon

Argo wrestling team adds pair of Montana athletes and Oregon transfer to their roster

GREAT FALLS, MT (Thursday, March 27, 2008) — The University of Great Falls Argo wrestling team has announced the signing of a two Montana student-athletes and an Oregon standout to an NAIA/Frontier Conference Letters of Intent.

Scott Schlosser will join the Argos from Conrad High School in Conrad, Montana for the 2008-2009 season. He is a three-time Class B-C state champion and has a career record at Conrad of 128-12. He is expected to wrestle at 133 lbs. for the Argos.  Arlee native Jared Foust, the 135 lb. Class B-C state champion this season will also join Caleb Schaeffer’s squad and is expected to wrestle at either 133 lbs. or 141 lbs. for the Argos.

Jason Pence will transfer from Clackamas (OR) Community College and will also suit up for the Argo wrestling team next season. Pence is a two-time All American at Clackamas CC. At the last two Junior College (JUCO) national tournaments, he finished in 8th place and in fifth place. He also won a high school state championship at 184 lbs. at his high school in Bend, Oregon.

Ryan Leonard, Cascade-Simms High School, Cascade, Montana

Michael Hader, Columbia Falls High School, Columbia Falls, Montana

Will McLaughlin, Jefferson County High School, Boulder, Montana

Argo wrestlers add three in-state recruits to their program

GREAT FALLS, MT (Monday, February 25, 2008) — The University of Great Falls men’s wrestling team has announced the signing of three Montana student-athletes to their program.

Ryan Leonard of Cascade-Simms, Michael Hader from Columbia Falls and Will McLaughlin from Boulder, Montana have signed NAIA letter-of-intents to join coach Caleb Schaeffer’s team for next season. “It’s the start of what I think will be the best recruiting class in UGF history,” said head coach Caleb Schaeffer.

Leonard has become only the 16th four-time state champion in Montana high school wrestling history. He recently finished up his mat career with only one loss with a record of 149-1. He won his final 91 high school matches and earned Class B-C championships in 98, 112, 125 and 130 pound weight classes.

“What Ryan Leonard brings is his will to win and his drive. He’s going to be top-notch,” said Schaeffer.

Michael Hader will join the University of Great Falls wrestling program next season from Columbia Falls High School in Columbia Falls, MT. Hader won the State A Championship as a junior and this year he finished in third place in his 152 pound weight class.

“Michael Hader knows how to wrestle. He’s a very fierce competitor. His up-side is huge.”

Will McLaughlin just finished off his prep career at Jefferson County High School in Boulder, Montana. At the recent Montana All-Class Wrestling Championships that were held recently in Billings, Montana, McLaughlin finished third in the Class B-C 125 pound weight class.

“Will McLaughlin is just starting to blossom as a wrestler. His best days are ahead of him,” said coach Schaeffer, the former Columbia Falls High star and MSU- Northern NAIA National Champion wrestler.

These are the first recruits to sign with the University of Great Falls wrestling team so far this season.