Northern State University head coach Rocky Burkett announces addition of six student-athletes
Northern State University head wrestling coach coach Rocky Burkett has announced the addition of six student-athletes to the Wolves' 2023-24 roster.
The new additions include: Kaden Broer (Onawa, Iowa), Clay Gates (Collinsville, Okla.), Jason Henschel Jr. (Wichita, Kan.), Tanner Meyers (Tea), Braydon Mogle (Wellsville, Utah) and Travis Smith (Inver Grove Heights, Minn.).
Kaden Broer — 165
Broer is a 6-foot, 165-pounder out of West Monona High School. He was a 4-year starter and team captain for the Spartans under the direction of head coach Blake More. Broer tallied 168 career prep victories, including 98 victories by fall. He was a 4-time all-district and all-conference selection, winning the Western Valley Conference Championship in 2022 and 2023. In addition, Broer placed seventh in 2022 and fourth in 2023 at the Iowa State Meet. He is the son of Clint and Vonda Broer.
Clay Gates — 133
Gates is a 5-foot-7, 133-pounder out of Collinsville High School. He was a 4-year starter and teamcaptain for the Cardinal under the direction of head coach Mike Kiem. Gates was a 4-time regional andstate place winner. He won three region championships, was a 2-time state runner-up, and the 2021Oklahoma State Championship. Gates tallied 126 career victories, going 44-6 overall his senior season.Collinsville took second at the state tournament in 2022, after three state championships from 2020-22.He is the son of James and Denise Gates.
Jason Henschel Jr. — 133
Henschel is a 5-foot-10, 133-pounder out of Goddard High School and Pratt CommunityCollege. As a prep, Henschel won three Kansas State Championships from 2018-20 under the directionof head coach Brett Means. He was a 3-time all-conference performer for the Lions. Henschel finishedas the NJCAA National Runner-up in each of his seasons at Pratt CC with the team placing fourth (2021)and second (2023) at the national meet. He is the son of Jason Henschel.
Tanner Meyers — 197
Meyers is a 5-foot-9, 197-pound wrestler out of Canton High School. He is a 4-year starter andteam captain for the C-Hawks under the direction of head coach Jeremy Swenson. Meyers won the2022 and 2023 South Dakota State Championship, finishing his career as a 4-time state placer. He holdsthe Canton school record with 191 takedowns in a season. In addition, he is a Fargo All-American, GFCElite Champion, and ranked No. 1 in the state of South Dakota. He is the son of Kayleen and AndrewMeyers.
Braydon Mogle — 141
Mogle is a 5-foot-8, 141-pounder out of Mountain Crest High School and Northeastern JuniorCollege. As a prep, he was a 3-year starter and team captain with 130 career wins. Mogle was a 2-timeUtah State Finalist and 113-pound State Champion. He was a 2-time Fargo All-American, 6-time GrecoState Champion, and 5-time Freestyle State Champion. Mogle earned back-to-back All-America honorsat NEJC taking seventh in 2022 and fifth in 2023. He recorded 37 victories in those two seasons. He isthe son of Mark and Sheila Mogle.
Travis Smith — 165
Smith is a 5-foot-8, 165-pound wrestler out of Simley High School. He is a 5-year starter and 3-time place winner as a prep. Smith recorded 210 career wins and 111 career pins. Smith won the MSHSLState Championship in 2023 and was named to the all-tournament team in 2022 and 2023. In addition,he is a Fargo All-American, Cheesehead Champion, and Cadet Duals Freestyle All-Tournament teammember. Smith is a 13-time MN/USA State Champion comp.
This article originally appeared on Aberdeen News: Six more wrestlers set to join Northern State squad in 2023-24
