Our Coaches

Portrait of Shane Liegel, Head Coach, River Valley Wrestling Club

Shane Liegel

Head Coach

3X WIAA State Wrestling Champion. WIAA Scholar Athlete. NCAA Division III Wrestler At Loras College. 4X NCAA Division III All-American. NWCA National Champion. NCAA Division I Wrestler At University of Wisconsin. NCAA Division I National Qualifier. Most Wins In River Valley Wrestling History.

Portrait of Seth Liegel, Assistant Coach, River Valley Wrestling Club

Seth Liegel

Assistant Coach

2X WIAA State Wrestling Champion. WIAA Scholar Athlete. NCAA Division I Wrestler At University Of Wisconsin. Most Pins In River Valley Wrestling History.

Portrait of Dustin Hatfield, Assistant Coach, River Valley Wrestling Club

Dustin Hatfield

Assistant Coach

WIAA State Wrestling Champion. WIAA State Track & Field 1600 Meter Champion. NCAA Division I Cross Country & Track Runner At Eastern Illinois University. Wisconsin State Journal All-Area Boys Athlete Of The Year.

Portrait of Elijah Alt, Assistant Coach, River Valley Wrestling Club

Elijah Alt

Assistant Coach

WIAA State Wrestling Champion. WIAA Division IV Football State Runner-Up (Team). Honorable Mention All-State Football Team. UW-La Crosse Student-Athlete (Football). AP All-America 2nd Team. D3football.com All-America 3rd Team. Strength & conditioning specialist.

Portrait of Savannah Johnson, Assistant Coach, River Valley Wrestling Club

Savannah Johnson

Assistant Coach

JV Boys State Qualifier. Ridge & Valley All-Conference Honorable Mention. WIAC Women's Scholastic Honor Roll. NWCA Scholar All-American. National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships Qualifier.

Portrait of Gavin Wipperfurth, Youth Coordinator, River Valley Wrestling Club

Gavin Wipperfurth

Youth Coordinator

WIAA State Wrestling Placewinner. 2x WIAA State Wrestling Qualifier.

State Champions

Celebrating the individual wrestlers who have achieved the ultimate goal - a WIAA State Championship title representing River Valley Wrestling.

Dennis Limmex

Class of Coming Soon

Year(s): 1979, 1980

Weight Class: 155, 167

Randy Forseth

Class of Coming Soon

Year(s): 1981

Weight Class: 145

Ralph Liegel

Class of Coming Soon

Year(s): 1981, 1982

Weight Class: 155, 167

Mike Luther

Class of Coming Soon

Year(s): 1984

Weight Class: 119

Mike Limmex

Class of Coming Soon

Year(s): 1984

Weight Class: 155

Jerold Stauffacher

Class of Coming Soon

Year(s): 1989, 1990

Weight Class: 130, 135

Mike Rohowetz

Class of Coming Soon

Year(s): 2003

Weight Class: 119

Cal Jensen

Class of 2004

Year(s): 2003, 2004

Weight Class: 152, 152

Scott Liegel

Class of 2009

Year(s): 2009

Weight Class: 160

Seth Liegel

Class of 2013

Year(s): 2012, 2013

Weight Class: 145, 152

Dustin Hatfield

Class of 2017

Year(s): 2017

Weight Class: 126

Elijah Alt

Class of 2017

Year(s): 2017

Weight Class: 170

Shane Liegel

Class of 2019

Year(s): 2017, 2018, 2019

Weight Class: 160, 170, 182

Hall of Fame (Coming Soon)

Honoring the legendary wrestlers and contributors who have shaped our program's rich history and tradition of excellence.

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Bob Loy Award Winners

The Bob Loy Award is presented annually to an individual who exemplifies extraordinary dedication and commitment to the River Valley Wrestling Program. This prestigious award honors someone who goes above and beyond, tirelessly contributing their time, effort, and passion to support our wrestlers, coaches, and community. Whether through volunteering, mentorship, or behind-the-scenes work, the recipient embodies the spirit of selflessness and excellence that strengthens our program.

2025: James Radtke
2024: Matt Brickl
2023: John Kjos
2022: Jeremy White
2021: Michele Bindl
2020: Jaimie Radtke
2019: Mary Liegel & Tara Mahoney
2018: Larry Laughery
2017: Jamie & Rhonda Licht
2016: Pretsch Family
2014: Janice Crook
2013: Todd Hogan
2012: Mike Stoddard
2011: Mike Miller
2010: Tammy Scaffer
2009: Pat Kaul
2008: Rod Mueller
2007: Bob & Marybeth Nachreiner
2006: Pat Mahoney
2005: Terry McKeown
2004: Ralph Liegel
2003: Mike Hogan
2002: Larry & Joan Morris
2001: Cindy Brickl
2000: Terry Maxwell
1999: Jamie Rodgers
1998: WRCO
1997: Ken Mertens
1996: Ethan Erdman
1995: Sue Reeve
1994: Jack Taylor
1993: Rick Oman
1992: Cari Mitchell
1991: Marcy Stauffacher
1989: Kristy Bloedow
1988: Bill & Judy Hutter
1987: Dr. Galarnyk
1986: Bernice Lemmix
1985: Steve Emerson
1984: Ronald Stoddard
1983: Rick Lawinger
1982: Pat Jennings
1981: Alice Loy