2025-2026 NCAA Division II Preview - 125 lbs

 

Zach Ourada
Nebraska Kearney

Zach Ourada heads into his junior season of competition now a two-time NCAA Division II All-American with finishes of 5th & 2nd.  1st & 3rd thus far in Super Region VI, he was 18-5 on the season. 

Shane Corrigan
UW-Parkside

Shane Corrigan heads into his final season of collegiate competition with the opportunity to become a four-time NCAA Division II All-American.  Thus far the Ranger has been 7th-6th-5th in the D2 nation, & 1st-1st-2nd in Super Region V.  Injury saw him not place at the Midwest Classic this past season, but he does have 4th & 3rd place finishes at the prestigious tournament. 

Anthony Aniciete
Tiffin

The Las Vegas, Nevada native went 21-6 last season winning a Super Region III title (2nd in '24) & finishing 6th in the D2 nation.  He was also 4th at the Midwest Classic. 

Dayson Torgerson
Colorado Mesa

22-7 on the year, Dayson Torgerson was 5th at the Midwest Classic & 7th at the NCAA Division II tournament.  He heads into '25'-'26 with 3rd & 1st place finishes at Super Region VI. 

Colton Drousias
Glenville State

A transfer of West Virginia, Colton Drousias won 30 matches last season.  6th at the Midwest Classic, he was 3rd at Super Region III & 8th at the D2 national tournament. 

Nathan Smith
Indianapolis

6th & 3rd thus far at Super Region IV, Nathan Smith finished one match shy of NCAA D2 All-American status this past season.  He did have a 6-3 victory over All-American Colton Drousias. 

Logan Sallot
Gannon

23-8 on the year, Logan Sallot was the Super Region I runner-up, as he finished one match shy of D2 All-American honors.  Had an 11-3 major decision over All-American Colton Drousias. 

Isaiah Gamez
Adams State

A 4th place NCAA Division II All-American in 2024, Isaiah Gamez came up one match short of AA #2 this past season.  A two-time Super Region VI runner-up, he was also the runner-up at the Midwest Classic. He went 20-5 in '24-'25. 

Kaden Kuenzi
Lander

A transfer of Oregon State, Kaden Kuenzi won a Super Region II title this past season. 

Colton Brown
Montevallo

The Florida native heads into his junior season with Super Region II finishes of 5th & 2nd.  One match shy of a top 8 finish at the Midwest Classic, Brown finished with 18 wins on the season, including a 3:37 fall over D2 R12'er Nathan Smith. 

Luke Acuna
Ashland

Heading into his junior season of competition, Luke Acuna looks to become a three-time NCAA D2 qualifier this season as he thus far has finishes of 1st & 2nd within Super Region III.  27 wins on the year, he stuck D2 R12'er Logan Sallot at the 4:15 mark. 

Conor Knopick
St. Cloud State

11 of 18 wins coming via bonus points, Conor Knopick heads into '25-'26 with back to back 3rd place showings at Super Region V.  Owns a 4-1 win over three-time All-American Shane Corrigan. 

Dom Ducato
St. Cloud State

Feel very confident that Conor Knopick will remain the starter for the Huskies this season, but want to put a word in for teammate Dom Ducato.  Ducato went 12-3 on the year, winning the Yellow Jacket Open. 

Brent Bosley
Wheeling

Brent Bosley may have had a losing record last season, but he didn't let that stop him from damn near qualifying for the NCAA D2 championships.  He was 4th at Super Region I. 

Logan Davis
West Liberty

23-5 on the year, Logan Davis was one match shy of NCAA D2 qualification with a 4th place finish at Super Region III.  He had a 4-3 victory over D2 R12'er Logan Sallot. 

Sloan Johannsen
Nothern State

22 victories on the year, Sloan Johannsen was the Dakota Wesleyan Open runner-up & one match shy of D2 qualification with a 4th place finish at Super Region V. 

Roberto Estrada
Western Colorado

Roberto Estrada finished his sophomore season one match shy of D2 qualification with a 4th place finish at Super Region VI. 

Nate Wilhem
Frostburg State

Nate Wilhem took 6th at Super Region I last season. 

Joe Bruscino
UNC-Pembroke

21 wins on the year, Joe Bruscino was 5th at Super Region II. 

Hunter McCullough
Newberry

The Georgia native heads into his junior season having placed 6th at Super Region II last year. 

Wyatt Nemitz
Findlay

15 wins on the season, Wyatt Nemitz was 5th at Super Region III last year.  Owned an 8-3 decision over R12'er Nathan Smith. 

Billy Smith
Findlay

Nemitz will be more than challenged for the varsity position this season.  Billy Smith went 17-5 last season, including a 7-3 win over Nemitz.   He also had a 4-2 decision over D2 All-American Billy Smith & an 8-3 decision over qualifier Luke Acuna. 

Orion Wilson
Grand Valley State

16 wins on the year for Orion Wilson who was 6th at Super Region III.  Had a 10-2 major over qualifier Kaden Kuenzi. 

Bryson Humphries
Drury

25 wins for Bryson Humphries on the season, including a 13-9 decision over R12'er Nathan Smith.  He was 6th at Super Region IV. 

Jacob Fitzpatrick
Minnesota State Mankato

17 wins on the year for Jacob Fitzpatrick who was 5th at Super Region V. 

Carlo Arreola 
SMSU

Carlo Arreola heads into his junior season having posted back-to-back 6th place finishes at Super Region V. 

Rhys Sellers
CSU-Pueblo

Rhys Sellers heads into his final season of NCAA DII competition looking to become a four-time Super Region VI place-winner.  Thus far he has been 5th-5th-6th. 

Hunter Jacobsen
Chadron State

Hunter Jacobsen didn't have a good Super Region VI last year, but left us with plenty of reason to think that he might this year.  7th at the prestigious Midwest Classic, Jacobsen had both a 9-3 victory over qualifier Colton Brown & an 11-6 decision over qualifier Luke Acuna. 

Braden Hahlen
Lake Erie

Things didn't work out for Braden Hahlen at last year's Super Region III, but there is reason to believe they will this season.  One match shy of a top 8 finish at the Midwest Classic, Hahlen won a 9-4 decision over D2 All-American Colton Drousias. 

Mason Gutenberger
Mary

Another wrestler who proves just how brutal & unforgivingly tough these Super Regions can be.  Mason Gutenberger had 23 wins on the season, one of which was sticking three-time All-American Shane Corrigan at the 2:06 mark. 

Guy Clevenger
Central Oklahoma

As have many great Bronchos over the years, Guy Clevenger had bid his time as a super tough backup (to Studd Morris in this particular case) & now it is his time to show what he can do as the varsity starter.