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Ben Hoover takes Silver at the NCAA DIII National Championship and NCAA DIII All-American
March 10, 2008
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Maranatha’s 165 pounder, Ben Hoover took 2nd Place and the Silver Medal at the 2008 NCAA DIII Wrestling Championship on Saturday, March 9, 2008. Ben entered the tournament as the No. 4 seed in the nation, qualifying for the tournament by winning the 165 Championship at the Great Lakes Region Champion at 165. During the season, Ben has been ranked in the top five win percentages in the NCAA DIII for the 2007-08. In addition to his individual success, Ben is one of two wrestlers from the state of Indiana competing for a national title.
As the No. 4 seed, Hoover received a bye in the first round of the tournament. Ben’s first actual opponent was Jason Wozniak (UW Stevens Point). Ben grappled his way to an 11-6 decision over Wozniak to advance to the quarter-final round. In the quarter-finals, Ben faced Justin Bonitateas (College of New Jersey). Hoover narrowly defeated Bonitateas with an 8-7 decision, advancing him into the semi-final. In the semi’s, Ben took on No. 1 seeded Tim Palmer ((UW LaCrosse). Once again, Ben prevailed with a 6-2 decision over Palmer, advancing to the National Championship bout.
In the Championship bout, Ben matched up with the No. 2 seeded Tyler Burkle (Coe College). In the match, Ben fell behind Burkle, giving up a 9-4 decision, taking the Silver Medal and earning NCAA DIII All-American recognition.
Ben ends completes the 2007-08 season with a 36-2 overall record. Maranatha Head Coach Scott Hawes says of Ben, “He is a tremendous athlete…but it goes way beyond that. Ben is a great young man. He has a heart to achieve great success as a wrestler, but more importantly, he has a heart to serve God. Ben is always conscience of those around him, and he desires to set a good example…we need more young men like him on our campus. It has been a real joy to coach him this year…and we look forward to see what he can do next season!”
Click on the following links to read more about Ben Hoover's success in the NCAA DIII regional and national statistics.FINAL RESULTSNCAA DIII Tournament InformationNCAA DIII Tournament BracketsNCAA 165 Pound PreviewNCAA DIII Win PercentagesIndiana WrestlersNCAA DIII National Rankings
Ben Hoover captures NCAA DIII Regional Title, advances to NCAA National Tournament!
COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Maranatha’s outstanding 165 pounder Ben Hoover blazed through the field at the NCAA DIII Great Lakes Regional Tournament, hosted by Saint Johns College.
Hoover and Greg Taylor were the only Crusaders to experience wins in the tournament, but despite their own personal losses, the entire Maranatha team rallied around Ben as he swept through the field en-route to the Regional title by defeating Ben Youel of North Central College with a pin at 2:27. Youel is the only person to have defeated Hoover this season. The other Crusader who experienced victory was Greg Taylor as he pinned Chad Asato (Pacific University) in just 34 seconds in his attempt to wrestle back. Taylor then lost by Technical Fall to Greg Horn (Elmhurst College) to end his chances at advancing to the finals.
 Maranatha head coach Scott Hawes is thrilled with the success of his entire team, not just Hoover. “We have worked hard all season, and have seen significant improvement with this group of men…several, actually all but two of them didn’t even wrestle in high school, but began their career at Maranatha. We are proud of all the team…and the team can take credit for pushing Ben to this level. With the help of assistant coach Trevor Hall, and Maranatha’s former coach Ben Peterson, we have achieved this level of success.”
Hoover will compete at the NCAA DIII National Wrestling Tournament in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 7-8 at the US Cellular Center. Full story...
Hoover leads Maranatha at NWA Tournament
FEBRUARY 16, 2008
WATERTOWN, Wis. – The Maranatha wrestling team competed in the Northern Wrestling Association Tournament on Saturday, hosted by Maranatha Baptist Bible College. The Crusaders entered six wrestlers into the tournament, but only Ben Hoover managed to make it to the Championship round. In the Championship, Ben pinned his opponent, Danny Safford (Knox College) in 3:52 to take the NWA Title at 165. Hoover was also named as the tournament’s OUTSTANDING WRESTLER. Full story...
Maranatha grapplers fall to MSOE
Maranatha 8, MSOE 42February 8, 2008
WATERTOWN, Wis. – In their final home match of the season, the Maranatha Crusader wrestling team took on the Raiders of Milwaukee School of Engineering. The Crusaders put up a good fight, but fell to MSOE 42-8. Ben Hoover and Ben Lavicka were bright spots for the Crusader grapplers as Hoover defeated Scott Ison, 15-0, in just four minutes. Lavicka’s match was the most exciting dual of the evening as Ben defeated Ryan Baird in an 11-5 decision. Maranatha’s squad continues to improve as they progress towards the end of the season, looking forward to the NWA and NCAA tournaments. Full story...
Crusaders toppled in triple-dual
Maranatha 6, Northland 50Maranatha 12, Concordia-Wis 42
WATERTOWN, Wis. – In their first home match of the season, the Maranatha Crusader wrestling team was toppled by both Northland and Concordia University-WI in a triple-dual event. In the first match of the evening, Concordia slipped past the Pioneers of Northland 32-24. Next, Maranatha lost to Northland 50-6, with the only win for the Crusaders coming from a pin by Ben Hoover over Ryan Wass in just 3:19. Hoover, who moved up a weight class for the evening took just seconds into the second period to put away Wass. With the evening finale to be the match between Maranatha and Concordia, the inexperience of the Crusader team revealed itself once again as the Falcons dominated the match. Maranatha’s two win came both on forfeits at 174 and 184. Ben Hoover and Ben Lavicka record the wins. Full story...
Ben Hoover ranked No. 4 in NCAA DIII
February 2, 2008
WATERTOWN, Wis. – Ben Hoover, Maranatha’s 165 pound wrestling standout has just been ranked to the No. 4 spot in the NCAA Division III, by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.
Hoover, who sat out this past weekend of the Pete Willson Invitational Tournament at Wheaton College due to a minor injury, advanced to the No. 4 spot from the No. 6 ranking. Hoover defeated No. 5 Ben Youel, who also sat out this past weekend. Youel had defeated current No. 6 Jake Wozniak of UW Stevens Point, thus elevating Hoover to the No. 4 spot.
The Crusader team will host a triple-dual this Thursday as Northland and Concordia University-WI come to Watertown. The first match is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in the Maranatha Fitness Center Gym.
Ben Hoover tabbed No. 6 in NCAA DIII
January 15, 2008
WATERTOWN, Wis. -Ben Hoover, Maranatha’s outstanding 165 grappler has been selected as the No. 6 ranked wrestler in the NCAA Div III by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III.
Hoover, a transfer from Manchester College has dominated each event he has entered this season. Ben has also been selected as tournament OUTSTANDING WRESTLER three times this season and is favored to win the Northern Wrestling Association (NWA) tournament hosted by Maranatha Baptist Bible College on February 16.
During the Christmas break Hoover participated in the prestigious Midlands Tournament which is predominantly made up of nationally ranked wrestlers in all three divisions of the NCAA. At that tournament, Ben pinned a NCAA Div I wrestler, and knocked off the defending tournament champion at 165 pounds.
Maranatha wrestling Coach Scott Hawes says of Hoover, “Ben is special…one of those unique wrestlers that combines a very special talent in wrestling with a great desire to serve the Lord. Ben has been a great addition to the team this season…and we are excited to see how far he can go in the NCAA.”
 Ben Hoover earn top honors at Al Hanke Invite
January 19, 2008
ELMHURST, Ill. – Ben Hoover, Maranatha’s outstanding 165 grappler dominated the competition at the 2008 Al Hanke Invitational at Elmhurst College on Saturday. Hoover, the No. 1 seed in the tournament and currently ranked No. 6 in the NCAA Div III nation-wide swept through the field en-route to his third recognition this season as the Tournament’s OUTSTANDING WRESTLER.
Maranatha entered just four wrestlers in this week’s event, but despite the limited number of wrestlers entered, the Crusader grapplers finished in ninth place among the twelve teams competing as Ben Hoover led the way for Maranatha. Neither of the other two wrestlers was able to record a win in Saturday’s tournament.
In a total of four matches, Ben Hoover allowed a combined total of just four points to be scored against him at the 165 weight class. In his final match for the tournament championship, Hoover recorded a fall (pin) in just thirty-five seconds over the No.3 seeded Tony Doan of Elmhurst. Full story...
Ben Hoover named Outstanding Wrestler at North Central Invitational
January 12, 2008
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - For the second time this season, Maranatha’s Ben Hoover was named as the Tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler as the Crusader grapplers competed Saturday at the North Central College Wrestling Invitational. Hoover came into the tournament as the No. 2 seed, defeating the No. 1 seeded Ben Youel (North Central) in the Championship match by an exciting 5-4 decision.  Hoover led the Crusader team to a 13th place finish, out of 16 teams represented. Granted the team finish doesn’t sound all that impressive, that is until you consider that Maranatha finished above two teams with 10 or more wrestlers each. Full story...
Mike Houck to be inducted to Hall of Fame
Mike Houck, a 1989 graduate of Maranatha Baptist Bible College has been announced as a 2008 recipient of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguised Member
STILLWATER, OKLA. - The National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum has announced the selection of the Class of 2008 Distinguished Members, as well as its special award honorees for the year.
They will be inducted during the Honors Weekend Banquet and Induction Ceremony in Stillwater, Oklahoma, May 30-31, 2008. The event will mark the 32nd anniversary Class of the Hall of Fame & Museum. Full story...
Hoover dominates at UW Oshkosh
December 8, 2007
OSHKOSH, Wis – On Saturday, the Maranatha Baptist Bible College men’s wrestling team competed at the UW Oshkosh Invitational Tournament. Three Crusader grapplers entered the tournament, featuring duals against other institutions, three matches in all for the day. The Crusaders took on UW Oshkosh, Wheaton College and Lakeland College.
Maranatha 165 pounder Ben Hoover continued his dominance as he defeated all three opponents, two of which were favored against Hoover. Maranatha wrestling Coach Scott Hawes says, “Ben is one of those rare finds…he has had considerable experience before coming to Maranatha, and is quite capable of going to the NCAA National Tournament this year..Ben is both a great wrestler and a great young man”. Full story...
Maranatha graduate Jim Gruenwald attempts Olympic comeback in wrestling
Jim Gruenwald, a 1994 Maranatha graduate and standout wrestler is attempting a comeback in the wrestling arena. After two attempts at the Olympics, and a devasting injury, Gruenwald looks to take his third shot at an Olympic medal.
Ben Hoover named Outstanding Wrestler at MSOE Invitational
December 1, 2007
MILWAUKEE, Wis – Maranatha 165 pounder Ben Hoover was the No. 2 seed in the tournament behind St. Olaf’s Thomas Kopeitz. Kopeitz, the defending tournament champion was heavily favored, but as Hoover progressed easily in his first two matches with pins, the excitement built as tournament goers anxiously awaited the Championship match. Hoover stunned the crowd as he pinned Kopeitz in the second period at 3:44. Full story...
Ben Hoover leads Maranatha grapplers at Concordia Open
November 17, 2008
MEQUON, WI - The 2007 Maranatha Baptist Bible College men’s wrestling program got underway on Saturday as MBBC Head Coach Scott Hawes took the team to Mequon for the 2007 Concordia Open. Junior transfer Ben Hoover led the Crusader effort as he took third place in the 165 weight class. Hoover’s only loss came against #1 seeded, and No. 5 in the country Ben Youel from North Central College. Full Story...
2007 Wrestling Clinic opens for applications
Olympian Champion and Silver Medalist Ben Peterson, assisted by college students, will provide instruction for the wrestlers. Wrestlers will learn about attacking and defending at all levels, riding and pinning the opponent with the legs, nasty pins, and mental preparation for State level competitions. Read more and sign up online.
Walton bright spot as Maranatha wrestlers end season at NCAA Great Lakes Regional
Elmhurst, IL – February 17, 2007The men’s wrestling team completed their season as they participated in the 2007 NCAA Great Lakes Regional Tournament, hosted by Elmhurst College. Maranatha Head Coach Scott Hawes took a relatively young and inexperienced Crusader team to a tournament that has been dominated by institutions with a long history of wrestling excellence. Despite the lack of experience and depth, the Crusaders represented themselves well, but fell well short in the final standings. Maranatha finished a distant 15th place as the final team standings were presented. Augsburg College, the perennial favorite, won the tournament by a landslide as their wrestlers were seeded #1 in every weight class, and won all but the heavyweight division. Read more...
 Maranatha wrestlers defeat Northland for second time
Dunbar, WI – February 13, 2007The Maranatha Baptist Bible College wrestling team traveled to northern Wisconsin to wrestle the Pioneers of Northland Baptist Bible College for the second time in less than a week. After defeating NBBC 30-24 at Maranatha last Thursday, the Crusaders increased the pressure, knocking off the Pioneers 28-15. Read more...
Hall takes second at Northern Wrestling Association Tourney
Sheboygan, WI - February 10, 2007The newly established Northern Wrestling Association held its first ever tournament on the campus of Lakeland College in Sheboygan, WI. Maranatha, along with Lakeland, MSOE, Concordia University, Knox College and Lawrence University made up a field of six teams for the newly formed association. Maranatha, with its young squad finished sixth, but made surprising progress from their earlier meetings with NWA institutions, gaining some much deserved respect among their peers. Read more...
Scott Hawes, Wrestling CoachNorthern Wrestling Association Tournament
Milwaukee--College wrestling is alive and well in Wisconsin as the members of the newly formed Northern Wrestling Association come together to host one the Midwest’s toughest conference tournaments on Saturday, February 10 at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
The NWA, which includes Concordia University - Wisconsin, Lakeland College, Maranatha Bible Baptist College and the Milwaukee School of Engineering will compete along with new associate members Knox College and Lawrence University to crown the team champion for the 2006-07 season. Each team brings some of the region’s top wrestlers, all vying for the first NWA title. Read more...
Maranatha grapplers hold off Northland for win
Watertown, WI – February 8, 2007The Maranatha Baptist Bible College wrestling team outlasted the Pioneers of Northland Baptist Bible College (Dunbar, WI) to win their first team match of the season, 30-24. As the Rivalry Week continues across the nation, the Crusaders and Pioneers squared off for the second time this week, first in basketball on Tuesday, then tonight as the wrestling team evened the score.
As was demonstrated on the court on Tuesday, the wrestling mat was no different this night as both Maranatha and Northland wrestlers put forth their best competitive effort, and when the match was over, the competition ended. Coaches, wrestlers and fans met together to catch up, build new friendships and renew old ones. What a delight to see good competition followed by great sportsmanship and respect for their opponents.
Hall wins two matches as Maranatha drops double-dual
Mequon, WI – February 2, 2007The Maranatha Baptist Bible College wrestling team visited Concordia University on Friday for a double-dual meet with CUW and Lawrence University. Despite losing both team duals, Maranatha wrestlers showed marked improvement as they battled the much more experienced squads. Maranatha’s 157 pound grappler, Trevor Hall, was the lone standout as he defeated both of his opponents, defeating Aaron Bergen (CUW) 7-5 and pinning Ryan Dummann (LU) in 2:02. Maranatha Head Coach Scott Hawes said after the matches, “I am pleased with the efforts of our team as they continue to develop and improve with each match. Trevor had outstanding day as he won both matches and stuck the wrestler from Lawrence. You can feel the momentum build as we look forward to our match with Northland here next week!” Read more...
Walton records pin, Maranatha wrestlers do well at MSOE
Milwaukee, IL – February 1, 2007The Maranatha Baptist Bible College men’s wrestling team demonstrated marked improvement as they battled the Raiders of MSOE in Milwaukee on Thursday. Despite the 33-18 loss to MSOE, the Crusaders were in every match. Maranatha Head Coach Scott Hawes remarked, “We did a great job, every wrestler showed improvement since their last outing, we are close to turning the corner. We lost a number of wrestlers from first semester, but these guys are tough, and they won’t give up or give in to their opponents. I am really excited about the future of our program. Chad Walton came up big for the Crusaders as he pinned his man in the third period.” Read more...
Maranatha wrestlers come up empty Pete Willson / Wheaton Invitational
Wheaton, IL – January 27, 2007The Maranatha Baptist Bible College wrestling team came up empty at the Pete Willson / Wheaton College Invitation this past weekend at Wheaton College. Despite only having four wrestlers available to compete in this tournament, Maranatha Head Coach Scott Hawes remains optimistic. “We work hard everyday to prepare for matches…we continue to improve…but the competition we face at each event is tough”. With 29 teams entered into this year’s event, the Crusaders place at the bottom, winless in the tournament. Read more...
Maranatha grapplers take ninth at North Central Invite
Naperville, IL – January 20, 2007The Maranatha Baptist Bible College men’s wrestling team returned to action Saturday at the North Central College Wrestling Invitational in Naperville, IL. This was the first meet since December 2, 2006, as the Crusader’s last opportunity to wrestle at Lincoln Christian College was cancelled due to lack of participants at LCCS. Read more...
Maranatha wrestles at MSOE Invite
Milwaukee, WI – December 2, 2006The Maranatha Baptist Bible College men’s wrestling program competed Saturday at MSOE Invite in Milwaukee. Though the Crusader’s finished eighth in a field of eight, Maranatha Head Coach Scott Hawes was pleased with the progress that his young team is making. “We are a very young team, but we continue to improve daily through hard work, practice and determination. I know we will reap the benefits of our labors…if we stay the course.” Read more...
Maranatha grapplers compete at Concordia Open
Mequon, WI – November 18, 2006The 2006 Maranatha Baptist Bible College men’s wrestling program got underway on Saturday as MBBC Head Coach Scott Hawes took the team to Mequon for the 2006 Concordia Open.
“This year’s team is very inexperience at the collegiate level”, says Hawes, “but they work hard and are determined to improve every practice and every meet. We are excited about the possibilities of this squad, and what they have the ability to do.”
Considering the fact that Coach Hawes is rebuilding the program from the bottom up, the wrestlers that were eligible to compete in this tournament represented Maranatha well. Read more...
First Practice of the Season
Any men who are not in a fall sport and who are interested in wrestling this winter, please meet in the Fitness Center Gym Monday, October 23, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. for practice.
Wrestling Flyer 2006.pdf Fall 2005 Wrestling Clinic Photos
Collegiate teams create the new Northern Wrestling Association
Milwaukee, Wis. – The four wrestling programs from the Lake Michigan Conference announce the forming of the new Northern Wrestling Association. The Association is comprised of Concordia University-WI, Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Lakeland College, and Milwaukee School of Engineering.
The history for these four collegiate wrestling programs goes back to 1994 with the inaugural season of wrestling in the Lake Michigan Conference. While members of the LMC, Concordia (WI) held seven conference titles, including last year, MSOE has won five titles and Maranatha Baptist, one.
The four schools wanted to continue their wrestling tradition despite not having a conference to join at this time. Concordia University-WI, Maranatha Baptist Bible College and Lakeland College are also members of the new Northern Athletics Conference (NAC). MSOE is currently a provisional member of the NAC and will compete as a full voting member in the 2007-2008 school year. Currently, the Northern Athletics Conference does not recognize wrestling as a conference sport.
All four schools will face each other in dual matches during the season, leading up to the NWA tournament to be held, Saturday, Feb.10, at Lakeland College. The teams will continue to compete at the Great Lakes Regional on Saturday, Feb. 17, with eyes set on the NCAA Division III championships to be held Friday, March 2 in Dubuque, Iowa.
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