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Gallick and Varner to Wrestle at NWCA All-Star Classic
10.21.2008 | Men's Wrestling
AMES, Iowa - Nick Gallick and Jake Varner have both been invited to the 43rd Annual NWCA All-Star Classic presented by the United States Marine Corps Nov. 24 in St. John Arena at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Gallick, a junior who placed fifth at 141 pounds at last year's NCAA tournament, will face J Jaggers of Ohio State. Varner, a two-time All-American at 184 pounds, moves up to the 197-pound weight class this season. He will face off against Hudson Taylor from Maryland.
Varner returns to the NWCA All-Star Classic after edging Roger Kish from Minnesota 2-0 at last year's event in Eugene, Ore. Varner holds the top ranking for the 197-pound class in both the W.I.N. Magazine and Amateur Wrestling News preseason rankings.
Gallick is ranked at the second spot in the 141-pound weight class in both W.I.N. Magazine and Amateur Wrestling News. His All-Star Classic opponent Jaggers is the top-ranked individual at 141 pounds.
Since the event began in 1967, 63 Cyclone wrestlers have been a part of the NWCA All-Star Classic. This is the fourth straight year that at least one Iowa State grappler is participating in the event.
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