6-13-12 —     Wayne County High School senior Luke Troxell has signed a letter of intent to wrestle for the Missouri Valley College Viking men's wrestling team next season. Luke was a five-time Kentucky state finalist and state placer. He was an Asics All-American and four-time regional champion.

    "We are very excited to have Luke join our program," said MVC Head Wrestling Coach and Associate Athletic Director Mike Machholz. "We have high expectations for him, and we know that he will be an asset to Viking wrestling, and to Missouri Valley College."

    Machholz has been head coach of the Viking wrestling program since 1994. During his tenure at MVC, he has coached more than 130 all- American athletes, 15 National champions, and 30 National qualifiers while claiming three National team titles.

    Luke is the son of Wayne and Cynthia Troxell of Stearns, Ky.     

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