About Our Wrestling Program
Welcome to the home of Rapids Wrestling. With 21 team state championships, almost 200 individual state titles, and over 1000 dual meet wins, the Red Raiders are always one of the premier teams in Wisconsin.
Team History
2014–2015
Coach: Scott Benitz
Record: 19-1
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: State Qualifier
2013–2014
Coach: Scott Benitz
Record: 19-3
Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd
2012–2013
Coach: Scott Benitz
Record: 15-8
Finishes: 4th, 1st, 2nd
2011–2012
Coach: Scott Benitz
Record: 21-3
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
2010–2011
Coach: Scott Benitz
Record: 27-1
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
2009–2010
Coach: Scott Benitz
Record: 27-3
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
2008–2009
Coach: Scott Benitz
Record: 28-2
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
2007–2008
Coach: Scott Benitz
Record: 20-8
Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd
2006–2007
Coach: Lewie/Scott Benitz
Record: 29-2
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
2005–2006
Coach: Lewie/Scott Benitz
Record: 29-2
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
2004–2005
Coach: Lewie/Scott Benitz
Record: 29-2
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
2003–2004
Coach: Lewie/Scott Benitz
Record: 27-3
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
2002–2003
Coach: Lewie/Scott Benitz
Record: 24-1
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
2001–2002
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 23-3
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: State Runners-up
2000–2001
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 23-3
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
1999–2000
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 24-2
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
1998–1999
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 23-0
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
1997–1998
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 25-1
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
1996–1997
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 25-0
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
1995–1996
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 24-1
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
1994–1995
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 22-1
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
1993–1994
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 18-3
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: 3rd
1992–1993
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 12-4
Finishes: 2nd, 2nd, 1st
Result: 3rd
1991–1992
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 10-2
Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st
Result: 7th / Rated No. 1
1990–1991
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 12-2
Finishes: 2nd, 2nd, 1st
Result: 4th / Rated No. 1
1989–1990
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 12-2
Finishes: 2nd, 2nd, 2nd
Result: State Runners-up
1988–1989
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 14-0
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
1987–1988
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 14-0
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: 2nd / Rated No. 1
1986–1987
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 14-0
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: 2nd / Rated No. 1
1985–1986
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 15-2
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: Rated No. 2
1984–1985
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 12-1
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
1983–1984
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 12-1
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: 4th
1982–1983
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 11-2
Finishes: 2nd, 2nd, 3rd
Result: Rated No. 4
1981–1982
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 12-1
Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 1st
Result: 4th
1980–1981
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 12-1
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
1979–1980
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 11-2
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: Rated No. 6
1978–1979
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 15-2
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: STATE CHAMPS
1977–1978
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 12-1
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: Rated No. 2
1976–1977
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 9-4
Finishes: 3rd, 1st, 2nd
Result: State Runners-up
1975–1976
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 11-1-2
Finishes: Co-Champs, 1st, 1st
Result: Rated No. 2
1974–1975
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 12-1
Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 1st
Result: State Runners-up
1973–1974
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 2nd, 2nd
Result: STATE CHAMPS
1972–1973
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 12-1
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: 3rd
1971–1972
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 13-0
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: Rated No. 1
1970–1971
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 14-0
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 2nd
Result: Rated No. 1
1969–1970
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 13-0
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 2nd
Result: 7th
1968–1969
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 11-2
Finishes: 1st, 3rd, 5th
1967–1968
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 8-2-1
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 4th
1966–1967
Coach: Lewie Benitz
Record: 7-4
Finishes: 3rd, 2nd, 6th
1965–1966
Coach: Bruce Devlin
Record: 7-3
Finishes: 3rd, 5th
1964–1965
Coach: Bruce Devlin
Record: 8-2
Finishes: 1st, 1st
1963–1964
Coach: Roger Harring
Record: 7-2
Finishes: 5th, 1st, 2nd
1962–1963
Coach: Ken Hurlbut
Record: 9-1
Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd
1961–1962
Coach: Ken Hurlbut
Record: 6-5
Finishes: 4th, 2nd, 3rd
1960–1961
Coach: Ken Hurlbut
Record: 10-1
Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 1st
Result: 5th
1959–1960
Coach: Ken Hurlbut
Record: 12-0
Finishes: 1st, 1st, 1st
Result: 9th
1958–1959
Coach: Ken Hurlbut
Record: 10-0
Finishes: 1st, 2nd
Result: 19th
1957–1958
Coach: Ken Hurlbut
Record: 10-0-1
Finishes: 2nd, 3rd
1956–1957
Coach: Ken Hurlbut
Record: 4-4
Finishes: 3rd, 2nd
1955–1956
Coach: Ken Hurlbut
Record: 3-3-2
Finishes: 4th
Individual Career Achievements
Career Record
188–11 – Kevin Tritz (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)169–9 – Travis Tritz (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)154–18 – Justin Tritz (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)149–10 – Dave Gause (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990)149–23 – Jared Jaminski (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)148–23 – Josh Chappa (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)144–14 – Jere Hamel (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991)143–18 – Vance Grube (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)142–8 – Josh Hansen (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)138–13 – Paul Coates (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)137–27 – Beau Thompson (2013, 2014, 2015)135–13 – Scott Brock (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995)135–21 – Jason White (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991)134–28 – Dane Thompson (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)131–8 – Rocky Biegel (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988)128–6–1 – Jim Hamel (1982, 1983, 1984, 1985)125–11–1 – Jeff Bubolz (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988)
Career Takedowns
1,140 – Kevin Tritz (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)894 – Rylan Lubeck (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)808 – Travis Tritz (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)756 – Jake Raflik (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)642 – Zak Benitz (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)460 – Jared Jaminski (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)445 – Carl DeLuca (2006, 2007, 2008)360 – Nathan Coates (1997, 1998, 1999)359 – Devin Peterson (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)347 – Jere Hamel (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991)343 – Steve Sonnenberg (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997)334 – Jeff Bubolz (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988)327 – Nikk Leggett (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)305 – Dane Thompson (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)299 – Justin Fuller (2006, 2007, 2008)298 – Josh Plawman (1997, 1998, 1999)283 – Josh Hansen (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
Career Pins
134 – Devin Peterson (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013)103 – Zak Benitz (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)95 – Rocky Biegel (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988)94 – Dave Gause (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990)91 – Josh Chappa (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)89 – Curt Fuller (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)81 – Kasey Einerson (2010, 2011, 2012)79 – Travis Tritz (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)77 – Justin Tritz (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)75 – Kent Anderson (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)72 – Jim Hamel (1982, 1983, 1984, 1985)72 – Paul Coates (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)70 – Jere Hamel (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991)70 – Vance Grube (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)69 – Scott Brock (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995)66 – T.D. Biegel (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989)65 – Dane Thompson (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
Career Tech Falls
134 – Devin Peterson (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013)103 – Zak Benitz (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)95 – Rocky Biegel (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988)94 – Dave Gause (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990)91 – Josh Chappa (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)89 – Curt Fuller (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)81 – Kasey Einerson (2010, 2011, 2012)79 – Travis Tritz (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)77 – Justin Tritz (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)75 – Kent Anderson (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)72 – Jim Hamel (1982, 1983, 1984, 1985)72 – Paul Coates (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)70 – Jere Hamel (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991)70 – Vance Grube (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)69 – Scott Brock (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995)66 – T.D. Biegel (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989)65 – Dane Thompson (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
Individual Season Records
Season Winning % (At Least .950)
1.000 (51–0) – Dane Thompson (2004-2005)1.000 (48–0) – Josh Hansen (2004-2005)1.000 (45–0) – Kent Anderson (2001-2002)1.000 (44–0) – Kevin Tritz (2005-2006)1.000 (40–0) – Devin Peterson (2011-2012)1.000 (40–0) – T.D. Biegel (1987-1988)1.000 (40–0) – Rocky Biegel (1987-1988)1.000 (40–0) – Jere Hamel (1990-1991)1.000 (40–0) – Nathan Coates (1998-1999)1.000 (39–0) – Dave Gause (1989-1990)1.000 (38–0) – Jeff Bubolz (1986-1987)1.000 (37–0) – Rocky Biegel (1986-1987)1.000 (34–0) – Jim Hamel (1983-1984)1.000 (34–0) – Jim Hamel (1984-1985)1.000 (33–0) – Jere Turbin (1973-1974)1.000 (32–0) – Jim Rebischke (1974-1975)0.987 (22–0–1) – Melvin Weller (1960-1961)0.982 (54–1) – Beau Thompson (2014-2015)0.981 (51–1) – Vance Grube (2008-2009)0.980 (50–1) – Devin Peterson (2010-2011)0.980 (50–1) – Kevin Tritz (2004-2005)0.978 (45–1) – Martin Thunder (1999-2000)0.978 (44–1) – Travis Tritz (2001-2002)0.978 (44–1) – Travis Tritz (2000-2001)0.978 (44–1) – Adam Kolo (1997-1998)0.977 (42–1) – Rylan Lubeck (2011-2012)0.975 (39–1) – Dave Gause (1988-1989)0.975 (39–1) – Jason White (1990-1991)0.972 (35–1) – Steve Sonnenberg (1995-1996)0.970 (32–1) – Ed Vruwink (1981-1982)0.966 (28–1) – Jim Reinwand (1971-1972)0.966 (28–1) – Jeff Brundidge (1975-1976)0.963 (53–2) – Rylan Lubeck (2010-2011)0.963 (38–1–1) – Jeff Bubolz (1987-1988)0.958 (23–1) – Gary Berg (1959-1960)0.956 (43–2) – Travis Tritz (2000-2001)0.955 (42–2) – Justin Tritz (1997-1998)0.955 (31–1–1) – Jeff Brundidge (1976-1977)0.954 (41–2) – Zak Benitz (2011-2012)
Fastest Falls
:06 – Dane Thompson (2004-2005):07 – Curt Fuller (2010-2011):07 – Vance Grube (2006-2007):07 – Shane Benitz (1988-1989):08 – Steve Sonnenberg (1995-1996):08 – Kent Anderson (1999-2000):08 – Zak Benitz (2011-2012):09 – Erik Vruwink (2010-2011):09 – Brian Dupuis (1994-1995):10 – Kevin Tritz (2004-2005):10 – Rick Riemer (1981-1982):11 – Curt Fuller (2010-2011):11 – Josh Plawman (1997-1998):11 – Vance Grube (2008-2009):11 – Devin Peterson (2008-2009):12 – Matt Peeters (2005-2006):12 – Jim Rebischke (1973-1974):12 – Devin Peterson (2011-2012):12 – Brock Benitz (2014-2015)
Season Takedowns
340 – Kevin Tritz (2004-2005)332 – Kevin Tritz (2005-2006)306 – Rylan Lubeck (2009-2010)297 – Kevin Tritz (2003-2004)282 – Jake Raflik (2011-2012)265 – Travis Tritz (2001-2002)259 – Travis Tritz (2000-2001)246 – Rylan Lubeck (2010-2011)242 – Jake Raflik (2010-2011)216 – Carl DeLuca (2007-2008)195 – Carl DeLuca (2006-2007)188 – Jared Jaminski (2006-2007)183 – Zak Benitz (2009-2010)180 – Travis Tritz (1999-2000)179 – Nathan Coates (1998-1999)179 – Don Hopp (1998-1999)171 – Zak Benitz (2009-2010)171 – Rylan Lubeck (2008-2009)171 – Jordan Quinnell (2005-2006)171 – Kevin Tritz (2002-2003)171 – Don Hopp (1999-2000)164 – Josh Plawman (1998-1999)160 – Jake Raflik (2009-2010)
