Varsity Wrestler of the Week: Reed DeFrang
PEM senior Reed DeFrang is this week’s PEM varsity wrestler of the week. Reed is the son of Kris and Kim DeFrang. Reed earns the award this week for his continued strong performance against Kasson-Mantorville. Reed currently has a team leading 23-1 record and is currently ranked #2 in the state. So far this season, he has been the champion of the Faribault, Triton, and PEM Invitationals, won his 100th career match, and was voted the outstanding wrestler of the PEM Invitational. Reed has been wrestling every season since Kindergarten and has continued to grow and improve in the sport. He is dedicated to strength and conditioning, and practices at a very high pace. In addition to wrestling, Reed maintains a strong GPA, and is also a member of the PEM football and baseball teams.
JH Wrestler of the Week: Austen Michel
Austen Michel is this week’s PEM JH wrestler of the week. Austen is the son of Dean and Alicia Michel and is a 7th grader at PEM. Austen came up through PEM youth wrestling and was positively influenced by his uncle, former PEM state finalist, Ryan Kottschade. Austen has improved steadily throughout the season, his JV record currently stands at 12-4. Austen earns this award after beating a rival JV wrestler from Kasson Mantorville that he had previously lost to. Austen is a dedicated worker, that listens well to his coaches and is always looking for ways to get better.
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