| CASEY STRAND: Strand had a solid debut season at ASU — 19-15 with two NCAA wins — but has leaped into the national limelight as a sophomore. The Pleasant Hill, Calif., native is 34-3 with three 167 titles under his belt, including three methodical wins en route to the Pac-10 crown last week. Strand wrestled almost exclusively at 190 last season. He also took first at the California Open and the Midlands, and leads the squad with 13 wins by major decision. Strand had an 11-match win streak snapped by top-ranked Mark Branch (Oklahoma State) Feb. 23. Strand is now rated fourth nationally. |