And That's a Career - A final salute to the Class of '25 - NCAA Division 2 HWT

 

Ryan Herman
Maryville

Here's a guy that really put it together in his final season of collegiate competition.  Ryan Herman 7th in the D2 nation a year ago & a match shy of placing at the Midwest Classic, won both tournaments this season, calling himself the best at D2's two toughest competitions.  6th-1st-1st at Super Region IV. 

Dorian Crosby
Gannon

A two-time NCAA DI qualifier for Bucknell, Dorian Crosby decided to spend his final season of collegiate competition in NCAA D2 competing for Gannon.  Representing the Golden Knights, Crosby went 27-4 on the year, placing 5th at the Midwest Classic, 1st at Super Region I & 3rd in the D2 nation. 

Jake Swirple 
Minot State

Also an offensive lineman for the Beavers, Jake Swirple earned All American status twice during his collegiate wrestling career.  8th in the D2 nation as a sophomore, he was 6th this year as a senior.  3rd-4th-1st at Super Region V, he was 4th at the Midwest Classic. 

La'Ron Parks
St Cloud State

Representing the real Notre Dame during his first three seasons, La'Ron Parks placed 3rd-3rd-3rd at the Super Region, going R12-R12-4th at the NCAA D2 national tournament.  Transferring to St. Cloud State for his senior season, Parks looked poised to be one of the top contenders for the national title.  Unfortunately injuries got the best of the former Falcon now Husky & he ended up 6th at Super Region V.   Had a win over Swirple on the year & 81 career victories in total. 

Oggie Atwood
UNC-Pembroke

Atwood was one year at Mount Olive & then spent the bulk of his career at Pittsburgh-Johnstown, wrestling his final season for the Braves of UNC-Pembroke.  The future Social Studies teacher made the most of his final season of competition winning a Super Region II title & finishing one match shy of All American honors. 

Lloyd Reynolds
UW-Parkside

Lloyd Reynolds was a two-time NCAA DII qualifier for the Rangers during his career.  2nd in Super Region V last season, he was 3rd this year.  On the year, both a 10-3 win over national champ Ryan Herman & a 2-1 tiebreaker over Jake Swirple. 

Mason Kump
Belmont Abbey

Starting his career off competing in the NAIA for Southeastern, Mason Kump transferred to Belmont Abbey to compete in NCAA Division II.  Placed 4th at Super Region IV, ending his career one match shy of D2 qualification.