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Wrestling Presents Awards

Wrestling Presents Awards

April 16, 2007 | Wrestling

NORMAN, Okla. -- The Oklahoma Wrestling team handed out postseason awards Sunday in the Kerr McGee Courtside Club located at the Lloyd Noble Center.

The Sooners celebrated the 2006-07 season and 2007 Big 12 Champions Sam Hazewinkel and Matt Storniolo.  Hazewinkel was also honored for his fourth straight All-American finish.

Also being honored at the event were five graduating seniors: Hazewinkel, Joe Comparin, Storniolo, Shane Seibert and Joel Flaggert.

Oklahoma finished the 2006-07 campaign with a record of 11-7 and a fifth-place standing at the Big 12 championships.  The Sooners qualified six wrestlers for the NCAA Championships and earned one All-America honor. 

Hazewinkel finished as the runner-up at 125 pounds.

Outstanding Wrestler of the Year: Sam Hazewinkel
Most Falls: Shane Seibert
Outstanding Freshman: Kyle Terry
Most Improved: Joshua Weitzel
Jimmy White Award: Joe Comparin
Outstanding Scholar Athlete: Sam Hazewinkel

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