2017-18 Wrestling Roster

Pam Ruschell
David Stluka

Gabriel Grahek

Gabriel Grahek

  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown:
    Milwaukee, Wis.
  • High School:
    Marquette
  • Height:
    5-10

Summary

Biography

Grahek Match-by-Match

2017-18: Senior season cut prematurely due to injury ... finished with a 4-4 record ... went 3-2 at Michigan State Open ... tallied a 13-0 major decision against Lake Erie's Chayse Csondgedi

2016-17: Held a 6-5 record on the season … went 4-1 at the UNI Open … finished 2-2 at the Wolfpack Open

2015-16: Four-time starter at 141 pounds ... compiled a 4-10 overall record and 0-4 dual record ... went 1-2 at the Big Ten Championships ... tallied a 2-2 record at the MSU Open

2014-15: Compiled a 12-6 record on the season while competing at 141 lbs. ... went 3-1 at the Pat Flash Flanagan Open ... 2-2 record at the Navy Classic ... finished with a 1-2 record at the Wyoming Open ... 6-1 record at the UNI Open, with one win by major decision and one by fall

2013-14: Went 15-8 while competing unattached in open competition at 141 lbs. ... 3-2 record at the Blugold Open ... 4-2 record at the Duhawk Open ... 2-2 record at the Grand View Open ... finished second at the Jim Fox Open with a 3-1 record ... finished second at the Dan Gable Open with a 3-1 record

High School: Went 48-1 and had a third place finish at state as a senior ... two-time Greater Metro Conference Wrestler of the Year ... placed seventh at Folkstyle Nationals during senior year ... placed fifth in state in both sophomore and junior seasons ... three-time Greco-Roman state champ ... two-time Freestyle state champ ... finished fourth in state as a freshman ... placed fourth in the Folkstyle Nationals during freshman and sophomore seasons

Personal: Parents are Frank and Karen Grahek ... has two younger sisters, Abigail (15) and Grace (11) ... also played volleyball in high school and was a member of the 2011 state championship team ... enjoys hanging out with friends ... related to the first king of Norway ... major is History/ Legal Studies
 

What does it mean to be a Badger?

"It means I'm part of a strong family traditon."

Off the Mat with Gabriel

Before each match, I: Do the exact same warm-up
One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Go to Norway
Favorite Barry Davis quote: Every Barry Davis quote
Favorite quote: "I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul."
If I could change one wrestling rule, it would be: Add the pushout to Folkstyle

 

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Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14Freshman

    5'10" 141 lbs
  • 2014-15Redshirt Freshman

    5'10" 141 lbs
  • 2015-16Redshirt Sophomore

    5'10" 141 lbs
  • 2016-17Redshirt Junior

    5'10" 141 lbs
  • 2017-18Redshirt Senior

    5'10" 149 lbs