Aaron Schulist signs with Southern Illinois Univ. Edwardsville

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Aaron Schulist signs with Southern Illinois Univ. Edwardsville

SIUE Wrestling Announces Four Standout Newcomers
http://www.siuecougars.com/sports/m-wrestl/2017-18/releases/20171120ik61f8

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – SIUE wrestling Head Coach Jeremy Spates announced the addition of four top-flight competitors who will join the Cougars next season.

Saul Ervin (Morganfield, Ky.), Austin Macias (Burlington, Illinois), Justin Ruffin (McDonough, Georgia) and Aaron Schulist (Eagle, Wisconsin) have announced their intentions to become members of the SIUE wrestling family.

"These are great kids who are really into wrestling," said Spates. "When these guys mixed with our current wrestlers, they seemed like family right away. The next few years are going to be fun to watch for Cougar wrestling."

A 133-pounder, Schulist holds a career prep record of 115-15 at Mukwonago High School. He also was the fastest to 100 wins at Mukwonago.

He is a three-time place winner at the Wisconsin state championships earning second during the 2015 and 2016 season as well as fifth in 2017. Schulist has been named first team All-Area twice and is a two-time honoree for Academic All-State.

"Aaron placed at the junior nationals in Fargo and the Super 32, which is one of the biggest tournaments in the country," said Spates. "He just loves to work. He has been working with the Askren brothers (Ben and Max) the last few years, and you can see the influence."

He is the son of Randy and Lisa Schulist.

"So far this is our best recruiting class yet," said Spates. "We will be adding a few more big names to the list in the spring, but we are thrilled with this start."