MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State head coach Brady Wilson has announced that he plans to welcome 21 student-athletes to the roster along with a new adjunct coach that will step into an existing role for the Maverick wrestling program in the upcoming season.

All signings are contingent upon admission to Minnesota State and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Zach Glazier will join the Maverick wrestling staff as an adjunct coach. Glazier, a native of Albert Lea, Minn., started last season as an assistant coach at St. Cloud State before exhausting his eligibility in the second semester where he went 11-1 at 285-pounds, finishing third at the NCAA Championships.

"I look forward to joining the MavFam and reuniting with Coach Wilson," said Glazier. "Brady and I are like-minded, and we are ready to win National Championships with the full support of MSU athletics behind us."

Prior to attending St. Cloud State, Glazier wrestled at South Dakota State where he went 17-8, finishing third at the Big XII Championships and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. He began his career at Iowa where he went 35-8 in three seasons. In 2023-24 he qualified for the NCAA tournament and finished second at the B1G Championships at 197-pounds. 

A three-time U20 Freestyle All American, Glazier was also a two-time state champion for Albert Lea.

"We're excited to welcome Zach to our staff," said Wilson. "He brings a high level of wrestling knowledge, toughness, and passion for the sport. Just as important, he's someone who connects well with student-athletes and will play a big role in continuing to build our culture and success here at Minnesota State."

Glazier joins Wilson, who is in his first year on staff and Trayton Anderson, who just completed his second season as an assistant coach for the Mavericks.
 

Minnesota State Recruiting Class

"We are extremely excited about this recruiting class and the future of Maverick wrestling," said head coach Brady Wilson. "This group brings a tremendous combination of talent, work ethic, character, and competitiveness. We wanted student-athletes who not only fit our culture on the mat, but who also represent the values of Minnesota State in the classroom and in the community. We believe this class has the potential to make an immediate impact on our program and continue the tradition of success that Maverick wrestling is known for."

"I also want to thank athletic director Kevin Buisman and the entire Minnesota State administration for their continued support of our wrestling program," Wilson added. "Their commitment to providing resources and opportunities for our student-athletes has been instrumental in helping us build for the future."

"I also need to commend assistant coach Trayton Anderson for the tremendous amount of work he put into this recruiting class," said Wilson. "Trayton played a major role throughout the entire recruiting process, building relationships with athletes and families and helping identify individuals who are the right fit for our program. His energy and dedication have been invaluable."
 
Aidan Carlson | Fr. | 125 lbs./133lbs | Mahtomedi, Minn. | Mahtomedi

A freshman from Mahtomedi, Minn., Aidan Carlson was a four-time state qualifier with the Mahtomedi High School wrestling team. He put together a 176-65 record and placed twice at the state tournament (3rd and 4th). Carlson claimed three all-conference honors and two All-State honors, including an All-State First Team honor in 2026. He also earned four all-academic section honors and is a member of the National Honor Society. Aidan is the son of Michael and Brooke Carlson and he intends to major in statistics and political science.

 
Jensen Dyer | Fr. | 125 lbs. | Indianola, Iowa | St. Mary's

A freshman from Indianola, Iowa, Jensen Dyer was a four-time state qualifier for the St. Mary's High School wrestling team. Dyer was a three-time district champion and put together a 152-31 record. He placed twice at the state tournament, including a fifth place finish in 2025 and a second place finish in 2026. Dyer also earned two academic All-State honors and four academic all-conference accolades. He is a member of the National Honor Society as well. Jensen is the son of Jason and Kristin Dyer and he intends to major in finance.

 
Ian Lessard | Fr. | 125 lbs. | Elk River, Minn. | Elk River

A freshman from Elk River, Minn., Ian Lessard put together a 105-19 record as a member of the Elk River High School wrestling team. He placed one time at the Minnesota state tournament. Ian is the son of Matthew and Catherine Lessard.

 
Tas Storer | Fr. | 141 lbs. | San Diego, Calif. | Poway

A freshman from San Diego, Calif., Tas Storer put together a 104-23 record as a member of the Poway High School wrestling team. He was named a Fargo All-American and a US Open All-American. Tas is the son of Tom and Megan Storer. His dad competed in wrestling at the Naval Academy (1997-01). Tas intends to major in education.

 
Rhett Koenig | Jr. | 141 lbs. | Prairie Du Chien, Wis. | Prairie Du Chien | Minnesota

A junior from Prairie Du Chien, Wis., Rhett Koenig put together a 37-25 record as a member of the University of Minnesota wrestling team during the last three seasons. At Minnesota, Koenig was named an NWCA Scholar All-American as he was named the school's valedictorian. In high school he was a four-time state champion and a two time Fargo All-American. Rhett is the son of Cory and Heather Koenig and is majoring in electrical engineering. His dad Cory played football at Upper Iowa.

 
Spencer Lee | Fr. | 149 lbs. | Apple Valley, Minn. | Eastview

A freshman from Apple Valley, Minn., Spencer Lee put together a 149-46 record as a member of the Eastview High School wrestling team. He also placed twice at the Minnesota state tournament. Spencer is the son of Travis and Heather Lee.
 

Roman Clouse | Fr. | 157 lbs. | Gardner, Kan. | Gardner-Edgerton

A freshman from Gardner, Minn., Roman Clouse posted a 158-47 record as a member of the Gardner-Edgerton High School wrestling team. He placed four times at the Kansas state tournament, including second place finishes as a junior and senior, and earned scholar All-American honors in 2025. Clouse was named to the honor roll three times and earned academic All-State honors three times. Roman is the son of Shelby and Jodi Warner and Noah and Johnna Clouse and he intends to major in aviation.
 

Dana Wickson | Fr. | 157 lbs. | Rockford, Ill. | Rockford East

A freshman from Rockford, Ill., Dana Wickson posted a 149-40 record as a member of the Rockford East High School wrestling team. He placed twice at the Illinois state meet and finished runner up at the Pre-Season National Showcase. Dana is the son of Taiveda Neal and Dathan Wickson.

 
Caden Borgen | Fr. | 157 lbs. | St. Francis, Minn. | St. Francis

A freshman from St. Francis, Minn., Caden Borgen recorded a 144-31 record as a member of the St. Francis High School wrestling team. He placed twice at the Minnesota State tournament, including a fifth place finish and a second place finish. Caden is the son of Stacey Hostetter and Derek Borgen and he intends to major in finance.

 
Luke Harrington | Fr. | 149 lbs. | Riverview, Mich. | Gabriel Richard Catholic

A freshman from Riverview, Mich., Luke Harrington posted a 164-28 record as a member of the Gabriel Richard Catholic High School wrestling team. He placed four times at the Michigan state tournament, including a pair of second place finishes during his junior and senior seasons. He earned all-academic honors as a senior and is a member of the National Honor Society. Luke is the son of Jim and Charlene Harrington and intends to major in civil engineering.

 
Grady Mortensen | Fr. | 157 lbs. | Lee's Summit, Mo. | Lee's Summit

A freshman from Lee's Summit, Mo., Grady Mortensen put together a 180-27 record as a member of the Lee's Summit High School wrestling team. He own a pair of district championships and placed at the Missouri state tournament three times, including a pair of fifth place finishes and a second place finish. Mortensen also earned a pair of all-conference honors. Grady is the son of Shandra and Mark Mortensen. His dad Mark competed in baseball and wrestling at Loras College. He intends to major in nursing.

 
Steven Kielipikowski | Fr. | 174 lbs. | Denmark, Wis. | Denmark High School

A freshman from Denmark, Wis., Steven Kielipikowski recorded a 173-33 record as a member of the Denmark High School wrestling team. He earned three all-conference first team selections and qualified for the state tournament four times. He placed three times at the state tournament. Kielipikowski also competed in football, baseball and golf. Steven is the son of Lee and Jessica Kielipikowski and he intends to major in business management.

 
Amilio Salas | Fr. | 174 lbs. | Inver Grove Heights, Minn. | Simley

A freshman from Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Amilio Salas put together a 160-58 record as a member of the Simley High School wrestling team and placed once at the state tournament. Amilio is the son of James and Brandi Salas.

 
Derek Johnson | Jr. | 174 lbs. | Hoxie, Kan. | Hoxie | St. Cloud State

A junior from Hoxie, Kan., Derek Johnson put together a 50-9 record during his three seasons at St. Cloud State and finished fifth at the NCAA Super Region V Championships in 2026. At Hoxie High School, he was a four-time state champion. Derek is the son of Heath and Casey Johnson and he is majoring in mechanical engineering.

 
Damarion Ross | Jr. | 174 lbs. | Fort Dodge, Iowa | Fort Dodge

A junior from Fort Dodge, Iowa, Damarion Ross won 10 matches during his two seasons at Northern Illinois, including seven during the 2024-25 season. At Fort Dodge High School, Ross qualified for the state tournament four times and placed three times. He was a finalist twice and claimed one state championship. Damarion is the son of Amy and Andre Ross and he is majoring in exercise science.

 
Cole Glazier | Jr. | 184 lbs. | Kasson, Minn. | Kasson-Mantorville | St. Cloud State

A junior from Kasson, Minn., Cole Glazier posted a 68-11 record during his three seasons at St. Cloud State. He claimed a pair of All-American honors as he finished eighth at the NCAA Championships in 2024 and seventh in 2026. He was named to the All-NSIC Second Team in 2024 and the All-NSIC First Team in 2026. Cole is the son of Dan and Ann Glazier.
 
 
Ben Schultz | So. | 184 lbs. | Maple Grove, Minn. | Maple Grove | North Dakota State

A sophomore from Maple Grove, Minn., Ben Schultz went 6-4 during the 2025-26 season at North Dakota State, including one pin and two tech falls. At Maple Grove High School, Schultz placed three times at the state tournament, including second and third place finishes during his junior and senior seasons, respectively. Schultz also finished in sixth place at the state tournament during his sophomore season as he finished his high school career with a 157-25 record. Ben is the son of Melissa and Christopher Schultz and intends to major in business management.

 
Macray Klohs | Jr. | 197 lbs. | Montrose, Minn. | Buffalo | St. Cloud State

A junior from Montrose, Minn., Macray Klohs posted a 12-5 record at St. Cloud State during the 2025-26 season. During the 2024-25 season, Klohs posted a 20-8 record at North Iowa Area CC. He earned IACC all-conference honors in 2025 and qualified for the 2025 NJCCA Tournament. Klohs was also named an NJCCA Academic All-American. Macray is the son of Jason and Dana Klohs and is majoring in business administration.

 
Dominic Heim | So. | 184 lbs. | Shakopee, Minn. | Eden Prairie | Northern Illinois

A sophomore from Shakopee, Minn., Dominic Heim won five matches at Northern Illinois and was named to the academic All-MAC Team. Dominic placed twice at the state tournament with Eden Prairie High School, finishing in third place as a junior and senior. He also earned four all-conference honors in wrestling and two as a member of the football team. Dominic is the son of Ryan and Sarah Heim.

 
Dominic Ducato | Jr. | 197 lbs. | Carpentersville, Ill. | Jacobs | St. Cloud State

A junior from Carpentersville, Ill., Dominic Ducato posted a 49-9 record during the last three seasons at St. Cloud State. During the 2025-26 season, Ducato was named to the All-NSIC First Team before finishing first at the NCAA Super Region V Championships. He would go on to claim All-American honors with a sixth place finish at the NCAA Championships. In high school, Ducato was a three-time state qualifier and placed twice (4th and 3rd) at the state tournament. Dominic is the son of Paul and Alana Ducato and is majoring in sport management.

 
Sam Winkels | So. | 285 lbs. | Austin, Minn. | Austin | St. Cloud State

A sophomore from Austin, Minn., Sam Winkels went 16-6 in his freshman season at St. Cloud State. At Austin High School, he posted a 141-14 record and was a three-time section champion. He qualified for the state tournament three times and placed twice (4th and 2nd). Sam is the son of Mark and Dayna Winkels and is majoring in construction management.