(Minot, N.D.) – The Minot State wrestling program today announced the signing of 15 student-athletes to complete the 2020 Recruiting Class.

This class brings in talent from across the country and includes three former Minot High School wrestlers and five total wrestlers from North Dakota. It's a signing class that includes student-athletes from the Midwest to the West Coast. The accomplishments of the members of this class are second to none and include the Arizona Male Athlete of the year. Jacob Swift, and a pair of 2020 Nevada State Champions Gabriel Ojeda and Noah Gallardo amongst a very deep talent-rich group.

Head Coach Evan Forde spoke about the signing class. "We are extremely excited to officially welcome this group to Minot State University! This class has a huge amount of talent and potential for the future of our program, and they have the accolades to prove it."

Coach Forde continued about the impact that these signees will have on the Minot State wrestling program. "I think we have every weight class covered with this group. They are also very accomplished in the classroom. I cannot wait to get started working with these young men. Many of these individuals have a chance to make an immediate impact on our program. I am grateful for their commitment. The future of Beaver Wrestling looks very bright!"

The student-athletes listed on the roster have signed national letters of intent. These student-athletes have been approved by the Minot State compliance office as well as verified by the NCAA.

MSU Wrestling 2020 Recruiting Class 

Jacob Swift
Glendale, Ariz. | Deer Valley High School | North Idaho College transfer
Four-time Arizona undefeated State Champion… Arizona All-Time wins leader with 179-0 career record… 2016 Arizona Male Athlete of the Year… NJCAA All-American (5^th place) in 2019… Projected at 165 lbs.

Trevon McClanahan
Minot, N.D. | Minot High School
2020 North Dakota State Finalist… Four-time ND State Place Winner… Projected at 149 lbs.

Jacob Carmichael
Minot, N.D. | Minot High School
2020 North Dakota State Champion… Two-time North Dakota State Finalist… Projected at 184/197 lbs.

Kelby Armstrong
Minot, N.D. | Minot High School
North Dakota State Champion… Two-time ND State Finalist… Three-time ND State Place winner… Projected at 133 lbs.

Shane Kennedy
West Fargo, N.D. | Sheyenne High School
2020 North Dakota State Finalist… two-time State Place winner… Projected at 197 lbs.

Skyler Ford
Kenmare, N.D. | Kenmare High School
2020 North Dakota State Place winner… Projected at 141 lbs.

Gabriel Ojeda
Las Vegas, Nev. | Sport Leadership and Management Academy
2020 Nevada State Champion… Projected at 157 lbs.

Zander Tomes
Waukesha, Wis. | Carmen High School of Science and Technology
Projected at 125 lbs.

Shane Hansen
Oceanside, Calif. | Oceanside High School
2020 California State Qualifier… Ranked No. 11 in the West Coast Regional rankings at 195 lbs… Projected at 197 lbs.

Jake Swirple
Livonia, Mich. | Livonia High School
Mich. State Finalist… Three-time Michigan State Place winner… Franklin High School Male Athlete of the Year… Projected at 285 lbs… Will also play football for the Beavers.

Noah Gallardo
Las Vegas, Nev. | Shadow Ridge High School
2020 Nevada State Champion… Three-time Nevada State Finalist… Freak show National Champion… Western States Champion… Projected at 184 lbs.

Cayden White
Lake Stevens, Wash. | Marysville Pilchuck High School
2020 Washington State Champion… Two-time State Finalist... Three-time State Place winner… Projected at 174/184 lbs.

Rourke Martin
Roseburg, Ore. | Roseburg High School
Two-time State Place winner… Four-time State Qualifier… Projected at 165/174 lbs.

Eathon Rider
Gilbert, Ariz. | Millennium High School
Projected at 125 lbs… Arizona State Finalist… Two-time State Place winner.

Brendan Barnes
Kalispell, Mt. | Flathead High School
Montana State Finalist… Two-time Montana State Place winner… Projected at 141 lbs.