News Release From Husky Headlines

Wednesday, July 5, 2006

St. Cloud, Minn. - St. Cloud State University head wrestling coach Steve Costanzo has announced the signing of two Onamia High School and Itasca Community College athletes to letters of intent. Costanzo has signed Matt Steffenson and Nicholas Wilkes to National and North Central Conference Letters of Intent.

Matt Steffenson most recently placed fourth at the NJCAA Nationals in 2005 as a member of the Itasca Community College team. He wrestled at 165 lbs and earned All-American honors. While at Onamia High School, he placed third at the 2003 Minnesota State High School League Wrestling Championships. A marketing major, he is projected to wrestle at 174 lbs. at SCSU. Matt is the son of Greg and Jeanne Steffenson. "I am very excited about Matt joining the Husky wrestling program," said Costanzo. "Matt will bring a lot of experience to our middle weights and I look for strong leadership to come from him immediately."

Nicholas Wilkes was a teammate to Steffenson at Itasca Community College and was a 2003 Minnesota State High School League Championship qualifier. He is a two-time NJCAA All-American at 184 lbs. In 2005, he placed fifth at the NJCAA Nationals and placed sixth in 2004. During the 2005-06 season, he received a medical hardship from Dana College, having recorded a 19-9 record. A criminal justice major, he is projected to wrestle at 184 or 197 lbs. at SCSU. Nicholas is the son of Peter and Lori Wilkes. "Nick will add a lot of experience to our upper weights," said Constanzo. "He excels in the top position and has a lot of tools in creating fast points. I look for Nick to be one of the leaders of the Husky wrestling program.'''

More Information:
http://www.stcloudstate.edu/athletics/