NCAA DIVISION III 157 lbs
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| Eric KinKaid Loras |
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| Aiden Smith Adrian |
29-3 on the season, the only losses Aiden Smith suffered last season were to Kinkaid. A Regional 5 champion, he was 4th in the D3 nation.
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| Peter Kane Williams |
92 career wins, here's another guy that will easily surpass 100 victories this season. Matter of fact with NCAA Division III finishes of 7th-2nd-5th, Peter Kane if he isn't already, is likely to be cemented as the best wrestler the Ephs have ever produced. 3rd-2nd-1st at Regionals, last year he won Don Parker, RIT, and Williams as well.
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| Clayton McDonough Luther |
And here's a guy that already owns 100 collegiate career victories! Is 157 lbs in D3 loaded or what? Clayton McDonough looks to end his career as a Norseman as a three-time NCAA Division III All-American, who has finished 4th & 8th thus far. He's also been 3rd the past two Regionals.
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| Ryan Smith Stevens Tech |
Ryan Smith is another 157 lbs'er looking to make history this season. 8th-6th-7th, he looks to become a three-time NCAA Division III All American & he also looks to become a very rare four-time Regional champion. On top of these accomplishments, he's been 2nd-1st-1st at the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC).
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| Tyler Rossini SUNY-Oswego |
30 wins on the season last year, Tyler Rossini made his third SUNY-AC final, winning his second title. The Regional 2 runner-up, he finished one match shy of D3 All American honors.
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| Rhenzo Augusto Elmhurst |
One of the best freshmen in NCAA Division III wrestling period, let alone 157 lbs, Rhenzo Augusto had an outstanding rookie season in '24-'25, going 34-5 overall. A Regional 5 runner-up & one match shy of D3 All American honors, Augusto won titles as both the prestigious Pete Willson invitational & the Collegiate Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW).
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| Nate Camiscioli Castleton |
3rd & 2nd thus far at Regionals, Nate Camiscioli looks to become a three-time NCAA Division III qualifier this season. He won 30 matches last year & is a two-time Roger Williams Invitational champion.
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| Jake Woodburn USCGA |
21 wins on the year, Jake Woodburn earned NCAA Division III qualification with a 3rd place showing at Regional 1.
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| Jared Lee R.I.T. |
22 wins on the season for Jared Lee, who punched his ticket to D3 nationals with a 3rd place showing at Regional 2.
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| Gavin Pascoe Gettysburg |
A member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, Gavin Pascoe didn't take to the mat much last season, but it took to it enough to earn a 3rd place finish Regional 3.
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| Casey Smith Washington & Jefferson |
23-4 on the year, Casey Smith, a NWCA Scholar All American, won a Presidents Athletic Conference (PAC) title & took 3rd at Regional 4.
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| Zaren Anderson Carthage |
A native of Texas, Zaren Anderson won 25 matches last year, winning a Regional 7 title.
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| Mike Macias Augustana (ILL) |
17 wins on the year for the Viking, who finished as the Regional 7 runner-up.
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| Jaryn Hartranft Wilkes |
5th-2nd-4th thus far as Regionals, Jaryn Hartranft looks to become a four-time Regional place-winner & a two-time NCAA Division III qualifier this season. A Blue Jay Classic champion, he was one match short of a top 8 finish at Pete Willson.
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| Tom Wagner Case Western Reserve |
A two-time NWCA Scholar All-American, Tom Wagner finished both one match shy of NCAA Division III qualification & one match shy of a top 8 finish at Pete Willson.
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| A.J. Parrish Cornell (IA) |
15 wins in '24-'25, A.J. Parrish, an NWCA Scholar All-American, finished off his sophomore season one match shy of NCAA Division III qualification with a 4th place showing at Regional 6.
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| Landon Church UW-Eau Claire |
5th at Pete Willson, Landon Church finished one match shy of NCAA Division III qualification as he finished 4th at Regional 7. Owned a 12 second fall over D3 R12'er Tyler Rossini.
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| Devin Rivet Johnson & Wales |
11 wins on the year, Devin Rivet finished 5th at Regional 1.
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| Paul Lichter St John Fisher |
An NWCA Scholar All-American Paul Lichter was 5th at Regional 2.
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| Clay Gainer Messiah |
Clay Gainer heads into his senior season with Regional finishes of 6th & 5th thus far.
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| Collin Bridges Washington & Lee |
21 wins on the season, Collin Bridges was 5th at Regional 4.
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| Carter Martinson Central |
A transfer of Iowa, Carter Martinson went 20-5 on the year, winning matches over both All American Eric Kinkaid (8-4) & R12'er Rhenzo Augusto (12-11). He was 5th at Regional 6.
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| Karsen Otis Augsburg |
21 victories in '24-'25, one of which was a 6-4 decision over qualifier Nate Camiscioli. Karson Otis was the North Central runner-up & 5th at Regional 7.
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| Zach Soda New England College |
An NCAA Division III qualifier in 2024, the Pilgrim came up a bit short last season as he finished 6th at Regional 1. He won the Rhode Island College Invite.
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| Rudy Brown Penn State Behrends |
A 20-5 season for the freshman Lion last year, who won the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) title last year & finished 6th at Regional 2.
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| Luke Dolan Otterbein |
21 wins on the season for Luke Dolan in his freshman campaign. He finished 6th at Regional 4.
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| Luke Swan UW-Whitewater |
24 wins on the season, Luke Swan finished an impressive 3rd at Pete Willson & took 6th place honors at Regional 5.
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| Jermaine Butler UW-Whitewater |
Impressive as Swan was, he'll have a hard time holding on to the spot at 157, as Jermaine Butler returns to the lineup. An NCAA DIII qualifier in 2024, Butler also won a Pete Willson title two years ago as well. This past season he was 3rd in the WIAC & he owned a 2-0 win over Zaren Anderson.
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| Tyler Russ Norwich |
Tyler Russ won 27 matches last season, and placed 7th at Regional 1.
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| Ryley Monica SUNY-Oneonta |
An NWCA Scholar All-American, Ryley Monica was 7th at Regional 2 last year, winning 21 matches.
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| T.J. Elliott Marymount |
T.J. Elliott enters his junior season of competition now a two-time Regional place-winner with finishes of 6th & 7th. He won 32 matches last year.
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| Joey Olalde Ferrum |
As said previously, Ferrum will not be eligible for the post season this year. They may very well compete in the NCWA. I'm not sure on that yet. However, be it against D3 or D2 competition, look for Joey Olalde to be one of those who stick out for the Panthers during the regular season. Olalde was 7th at Regional 4 last year.
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| Luke Christie North Central |
19 wins on the year it was bronze medal showing at CCIW & a 7th place showing at Regional 5 for Luke Christie.
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| Ty Koedam Central |
A two-time Coe Invitational champion, Ty Koedam finished 7th at Regional 6. Had a 7-3 decision over qualifier Zaren Anderson.
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| Ronnie Christolin Wesleyan |
18 wins on the season, Ronnie Christolin placed 8th at Regional 1.
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| Brian Bienus Ithaca |
19 wins on the year, Brian Bienus was 8th at Regional 2.
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| Trey Miletics Muhlenberg |
Trey Miletics placed 8th at Regional 3 in '24-'25.
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| Ayden Lutes Wabash |
20 wins on the year, Ayden Lutes was 8th at Regional 5.
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| Tim Smith Wabash |
An NCAA Division III R12'er in 2024, Tim Smith returns to the Wabash lineup having posted major decision victories over both R12'er Rhenzo Augusto (12-3) & qualifier Nate Camiscioli (11-3).
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| Mike Roberts Westminster |
With 4th-6th-8th place finishes thus far, Mike Roberts heads into his senior season looking to become a four-time Regional place-winner.
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| Michael Beers Elizabethtown |
Batting .500 last year, Michael Beers had a huge 9-6 victory over qualifier Gavin Pascoe.
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