LARAMIE, Wyo. (Nov. 10, 2021) –  Wyoming Head Wrestling coach Mark Branch announced the signing of five athletes on Wednesday. Kevin Zimmer (Orland Park, Illinois), Logan Ours (Wellsville, Ohio), David Harper (Lookout Mountain, Tennesee), Garrison Dendy (Chickamauga, Georgia) and Jore Volk (Lakeville, Minnesota) are all set to join the Cowboy roster next fall. 
 
This signing class will be one to remember for the Pokes as all five grapplers are ranked amongst the top 80 in the nation. The field features two wrestlers that are three-time state champions as well as a two-time state champion. 
 
"This recruiting class should excite every Wyoming Cowboy fan.  We were able to re-design our recruiting strategies in the face of COVID and get our product out to a larger audience.  By exposing the amazing facilities, support staff, and campus to the best kids in the country via zoom we are in a position to sign the best recruiting class ever in Wyoming wrestling history." Head Wrestling Coach Mark Branch said "Once we got into their living rooms on a zoom visit, these guys couldn't wait to get on campus on an official visit and see things in person.  This group has a chance to take our program to another level on the national scene.  Having 5 Top 80 kids sign here not only shows what a great program we have to offer, but it tells you the direction we are heading."
 
 
Kevin Zimmer – Orland Park, Illinois – Carl Sanburg HS - HWT
Zimmer is a two-sport athlete at Carl Sanburg High school excelling in both wrestling and football.  He is currently ranked as high as the No.37 prospect in the country, he was a regional champion in both 2019 and 2020 as well as a sectional champion in 2020. Finished as runner up at the 2020 Illinois State Tournament. 
 
Logan Ours – Wellsville, OH – Beaver Local HS – 157/165
After not having a state tournament his sophomore year due to covid-19, Ours had an impressive junior season that saw him post a record of 33-1 and finish as the state-runner up. He also placed third at the 2021 Central Regional Championships. Heading into his senior season ours is tabbed as the 78th best prospect in the country. 
 
David Harper – Lookout Mountain, TN – Baylor HS – 184/197
Harper is a highly touted recruit that is currently ranked as high as the 58^th best prospect in the country. Going into his senior season Harper is a three-time Tennessee State Champion. He also won the 2021 NHSCA Nationals and finished as the runner up at the 2021 National Prep Championships. His teammate, Garrison Dendy has also committed to Wyoming. 
 
Garrison Dendy – Chickamauga, GA – Baylor HS – 149/157
Coming in as the 33^rd ranked prospect in the nation, Dendy has put together an impressive prep career so far that includes winning three state titles. Dendy also finished third at the 2019 prep national championships.
 
Jore Volk – Lakeville, MN – Lakeville North High School – 125/133
Heading into his senior season Volk is ranked as high as 48th and is already a three-time state finalist and a two-time state champion winning titles in 2020 and 2021. Volk was also a 2019 USA Wrestling Cadet National Champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman. Additionally, he finished fourth at the 2021 Super 32 tournament which is one of the most prestigious high school tournaments.