Started in the 1965-1966 season by Jim Slyvia, the Corsairs of College of the Redwoods were quite competitive during their less than twenty season on the mat. Winners of five Golden Valley Conference team titles, Corsair wrestling came to an end after the 1983-1984 season.
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| Eric Woosley 190 lbs |
Woosley was third at the 1975 CCCAA championships, winning a CCCAA title in 1976. He transferred to Humboldt State where he won NCAA Division III titles in 1977 & 1978.
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| Dale Delaney 177 lbs |
Delaney was a CCCAA runner-up for the Corsairs in 1982. He transferred to Humboldt State where he took third at the 1984 NCAA Division III championships.
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| Stock Schlueter |
Famous artist Stock Schlueter wrestled for the Corsairs as well as played football. He continued his collegiate career at Northern Colorado.
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| Jim Schlueter |
Brother of Stock, Jim Schlueter played football, wrestled & competed in track & field during his time at College of the Redwoods. Earning a third place finish in 1969, Jim won a CCCAA title in 1970. He then transferred to Northern Colorado where he finished third at the 1972 NCAA Division II championships.
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| Jon Sylvia 150 lbs |
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| Bert Van Duzer |
Despite a lack of credentials and accomplishments, Bert Van Duzer never gave up on himself as he continued to keep wrestling at the next level. He never placed at the CCCAA championships during his time at College of the Redwoods, but he continued his wrestling career at Humboldt State anyway. His senior season, hard work finally paid off as he won a Western Regional championship.
He returned to Arcata High & took over as head coach leading the team to an impressive 263-40 dual record, including three sectional team titles & 15 League team titles.
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