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'''Tony Valek''' is a 149-pound wrestler for Augsburg College. He is currently ranked first in the country. He competed at the 2011 and 2010 National Championships, placing second<ref name="nats0910_final">{{Cite news |title=Auggies win D-III wrestling national title!|url=http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/3/16/wres-030609b.aspx?path=wrestling |newspaper=Wrestling |publisher=Augsburg  Athletics |date=March 6, 2010 |accessdate=July 23, 2009 }}</ref> both times and [[2009 NCAA Division III Wrestling National Championships|2009 National Championships]], where he went 1-2. Valek is the brother of former Augsburg All-American [[Ryan Valek]]. Through December 3, 2011, Valek's collegiate record is 111–24.
'''Tony Valek''' is a former 149-pound wrestler for Augsburg College and current member of the Augsburg coaching staff. He is a three-time All-American and four-time national qualifier. He competed at the 2010 and 2011 National Championships, placing second<ref name="nats0910_final">{{Cite news |title=Auggies win D-III wrestling national title!|url=http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/3/16/wres-030609b.aspx?path=wrestling |newspaper=Wrestling |publisher=Augsburg  Athletics |date=March 6, 2010 |accessdate=July 23, 2009 }}</ref> both times, while placing third in 2012. He also competed in [[2009 NCAA Division III Wrestling National Championships|2009]] as well, going 1-2.
 
Valek's collegiate record is 136–25. Valek is the brother of former Augsburg All-American [[Ryan Valek]].  


== College Career ==
== College Career ==
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=== 2011–12 season ===
=== 2011–12 season ===
Valek is currently ranked first in the country by both major polls with a 22-0 record.
Valek finished third in the country, having to wrestleback from a quarterfinal loss (his only one the season).


== Links ==
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* February 6, 2011: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh8Z1IANrOc No. 3 Tony Valek (AUG, 25-4) dec. No. 6 Matt Mauseth (UWL, 18-9) 3-0]
* February 6, 2011: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh8Z1IANrOc No. 3 Tony Valek (AUG, 25-4) dec. No. 6 Matt Mauseth (UWL, 18-9) 3-0]
== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Augsburg Wrestlers|Valek, Tony]]
[[Category:Augsburg Wrestlers|Valek, Tony]]

Revision as of 15:49, 2 May 2013

Tony Valek

Tony Valek, 2009.
General Information
Height 5' 9"
Collegiate Career
Record 136–251
Weight classes 2008–09: 141 lbs.
2009–12: 149 lbs.
1. Final

Tony Valek is a former 149-pound wrestler for Augsburg College and current member of the Augsburg coaching staff. He is a three-time All-American and four-time national qualifier. He competed at the 2010 and 2011 National Championships, placing second[1] both times, while placing third in 2012. He also competed in 2009 as well, going 1-2.

Valek's collegiate record is 136–25. Valek is the brother of former Augsburg All-American Ryan Valek.

College Career

2008–09 season

See also: 2008–09 season

Valek made his debut for Augsburg at the 2008 Auggie-Brute-Adidas Open on November 22, 2008, going 2-0 and sharing the 141 pound Gold Division title with teammate Lucas Murray.[2] Four days later, Valek had his varsity dual debut against St. John's wrestler John Vaith; Valek lost the 149-pound match 8-6.[3] On December 6, 2008, Valek went 3-1, placing third in the 141-pound Red Division at the MSU Moorhead Dragon Open.[4] On December 6, Valek earned his first collegiate victory over a Division II opponent when he defeated Southwest Minnesota State's Brandan Schunk in a 9-2 decision.[5] On December 13, Valek went 3-1 at the St. Cloud State Husky Open, sharing the third-place spot with Lucas Murray.[6] Valek closed out the year with a 4-0 record at the Sunshine Open on December 28 and 29, claiming the top spot.[7]

Valek opened 2009 at the Dickinson State (N.D.) Blue Hawk Classic, where he went 4-2, earning the fourth-place spot.[8] Valek next represented Augsburg at the 2009 NWCA Division III National Duals, going 3-1. Valek first opponent at the Duals was Buena Vista's Josh Allen, whom he pinned at the 1:36 mark in the first period before pinning Johnson & Wales University's Andrew Van Dyk.[9] Valek's next opponent was Delaware Valley's ninth-ranked Eric McCann, whom he pinned 42 seconds into the second period. Valek then faced second-ranked Zach McKray of Wartburg, who pinned Valek at 6:24.[10]

On January 13, 2009, Valek debuted in the NWCA Division III Individual Rankings in the seventh spot.[11] On January 16, Valek earned a 7-4 decision over Division I wrestler Gabriel Mooney of North Dakota State University.[12] On January 20, 2009, Valek lost to Division II opponent Jay Sherer of Augustana (S.D.) in a 6-4 decision.[13] Three days later, Valek faced off with another Division II opponent, fourth-ranked Mario Morgan (who later placed third at the 2009 Division II National Championships[14]) with a 15-10 decision victory.[15]

On January 25, Valek pinned Wisconsin-La Crosse's Alex Dahl at the 1:16 mark of the second period.[16] On January 27, Valek moved up a spot in the NWCA Division III Individual Rankings to sixth.[17] January 30, Valek lost to second-ranked Zach McKray of Wartburg in a 5-3 decision.[18]

On February 7, 2009, Valek went 3-1 at the 2009 St. John's University North Country Open, earning a second-place spot.[19] Valek closed out the regular season with a 9-6 loss to Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Chase DeCleene on February 13.[20] Valek ended the regular season with a 26-10 record.[20]

Regionals

Valek competed for Augsburg at 141 pounds, and drew the third seed at the 2009 Great Lakes Regional. Valek opened the tournament with a 1:20 pin of Charlie Deutsch of Knox College. Valek then claimed a 8-4 decision over sixth-seeded Jamie Devine of North Central College. Valek then fell in the semi-finals to St John's University's second-ranked Myanganbayar Batsukh by a 7-3 decision. In the wrestleback semi-finals, Valek defeated fifth-seeded Kory Theil of Lakeland College by pin at 4:02. In the third-place match, Valek won by decision over top-seeded Ben Anderson of Concordia College–Moorhead, 2-1. Valek advanced to Nationals by defeated fourth-seeded Virgil Pope of the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 7-3 decision.[21]

Nationals

Fourth-ranked Valek competed for Augsburg at 141 pounds and earned the seventh seed at the 2009 national tournament. Valek began the tournament with a 31-11 record and a first round bye given to all 141-pound wrestlers. In the second round, Valek defeated Kevin Donahue (Cornell) by a 17-2 technical fall (with near fall points awarded) at 7:00. In the quarter-finals, Valek fell to Wartburg's second-seeded Zach McKray by a 7-5 decision. In the second round of the wrestlebacks Valek fell by a 10-1 major decision to John Paxos (Ithaca), ending his tournament. Valek finished with a 32-13 record.[22]

2009–10 season

See also: 2009–10 season

Valek entered the season ranked fifth in the nation at 141 pounds in the both the NCWA and the d3wrestle.com preseason polls.[23][24] At the Auggie-Brute-Adidas Open on November 21, Valek went 4-0 at 149-pound gold division. In the first round, Valek defeated Matt Thoma (Morningside) by pin 24 seconds into the second period. He then earned a 5-0 decision over Southwestern Minnesota State's Brandan Schunk. In the semifinals, Valek defeated Wiscosin-La Crosse's Brady Schrupp by a 5-2 decision. Valek then earned a 5-3 decision over defending 149-pound champion Matt Mauseth (Wiscosin-La Crosse).[25] On November 25, Valek, ranked fourth at 141 pounds, defeated Nate Herda (Augustana (S.D.)) 6-4 in a 149-pound match.[26] The following day, he was named WWSport.com Wrestler of the Week by d3wrestle.com for his exploits at the Auggie-Brute-Adidas Open. [27]

On December 8, Valek earned a final-second victory over Division II opponent Derek Bomstad (Minnesota State University Moorhead) in a 6-4 decision.[28]

Regionals

Valek won the Great Lakes Regional Championship at 149 pounds with a 6-0 decision over Concordia Moorhead's Justin Berns. Berns later placed seventh at Nationals.

Nationals

Valek competed for Augsburg at 149 pounds, placing second behind Isaac Dukes of Case Western Reserve (Ohio).[1]

2010–11 season

Valek finished second in the country behind Minga Batsukh at Nationals, earning a dramatic victory over Isaac Dukes in the semifinals.

2011–12 season

Valek finished third in the country, having to wrestleback from a quarterfinal loss (his only one the season).

Links

Match Videos

References

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  2. ^ "Final results/brackets from Auggie-Brute-Adidas Open are online.". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). November 22, 2009. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/3/2/wres112208.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
  3. ^ "No. 7-ranked St. John's scores 18-13 win over No. 2-ranked Augsburg.". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). November 26, 2008. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/3/2/wres112608.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
  4. ^ "Augsburg claims 3 champs, 12 placewinners at MSU Moorhead Dragon Open.". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). December 6, 2008. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/3/2/wres120608.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
  5. ^ "Augsburg dominates in 41-3 win over D-II Southwest Minnesota State". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). December 9, 2008. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/3/2/wres120908.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
  6. ^ "Augsburg claims 2 champs, 8 placewinners at St. Cloud State Husky Open". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). December 13, 2008. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/3/2/wres121308.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
  7. ^ "Augsburg wins seven titles, claims 19 top-eight placewinners at Brute/Zac Jarzynka Sunshine Wrestling Classic!". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). December 29, 2009. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/3/2/wres122908.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
  8. ^ "Augsburg claims 6 champs/co-champs to claim title at Dickinson State (N.D.) Blue Hawk Classic.". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). January 3, 2009. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/3/2/wres010309.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
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