LUCIO ZELL JOINS NSU GRAPPLERS

ABERDEEN, S.D.: Northern State wrestling coach Patrick Timm has announced that Lucio Zell of Shelby, Mont. has committed to wrestle with Northern State beginning in the 2003-04 season.

Zell was a three-time state placewinner at Shelby High School earning fifth place finishes in 2001 and 2002 and earning the third spot in the state in 2003. Zell also finished in the top four in his division all four years with SHS winning the division in his junior and senior seasons. Lucio holds his high school record for career and single season takedowns, career near falls and career escapes.

In addition to his excellence on the mat, Lucio also competed in football for four years. He plans on majoring in biology and business at NSU in the fall.

“Lucio has very good technique and great knowledge of the fundamentals,” commented NSU Head Wrestling Coach Patrick Timm. “I look forward to coaching him and furthering his knowledge of the sport.”