Apland, a senior 174-pounder, went 6-2 to take fifth place at the Harold Nichols Open hosted by Iowa State. He had two falls and two major decisions and posted victories over four NCAA Division I wrestlers. Apland's only defeats came to Iowa Western's Matt Walker – a 10-0 major decision in the second round and a fall in 1:56 in the consolation semifinals.
Special mention — Steven DeWitt, sr., 157#, Loras
