Wolves wrestling coach search over?

Jeff Harrison
The Edmond Sun

June 30, 2008 08:50 pm

— The Edmond Santa Fe wrestling program appears to have found their man. The Wolves are expected to name Tim Draper as the team’s new head coach next week, pending approval by the school board.
Draper has spent the last 12 years coaching wrestling at various levels, including stints with the Deer Creek Public Schools, where he served as the middle school head coach, and an assistant at the high school.
The former Antlers coach was also a standout wrestler in high school and college. Draper was a three-time state place high school in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and went on to enjoy a successful career at Utah State University. With the Aggies, he was a three-time NCAA Division I national tournament qualifier and three-time conference champion.
Draper’s son Cade is also a standout wrestler at Deer Creek. Last season the younger Draper won the Class 4A State title 152 pounds, after finishing third at state the previous year.
Santa Fe athletic director Barry Blagowsky declined to comment on the coaching vacancy until the school board votes on the issue. The Edmond School Board is expected to address the issue at the July 7 meeting.