The Grizzlies have a long & illustrious history of NCAA Division II wrestling. It's an overlooked fact & it's a shame that it is, but as to NCAA DII wrestling, the state of Colorado produces. You can go back to the days of legends like Chuck Jean, even further. Half a century later the white & green is still producing legends. Some of which are now out of eligibility & others who will be returning for action in 2026-2027.
Isaiah Gamez had an outstanding career for the Grizzlies 2nd-2nd-1st at Super Region VI, he was 4th-R12-5th in the D2 nation & 2nd-3rd at the Midwest Classic.
Kiernan Thompson ended his career an NCAA D2 qualifier, with a 2nd place finish at Super Region VI
Angel Flores ended his career a two-time NCAA D2 All-American with finishes of 4th & 6th.
Aden Valdez, a four-time Super Region VI champion & also a Midwest Classic Champion, puts himself in the category of one of the best to not make the NCAA Division II finals. 7th-3rd-3rd All American honors, 91 career wins.
Ben Tonneson, an NCAA D2 qualifier for the Grizzlies, 3rd at Super Region VI.
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| 133 Jakob Romero |
8th in the D2 nation a year ago, the two-time NCAA D2 qualifier heads into 2026-2027 with Super Region VI finishes of 3rd & 1st.
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| 165 Malachi Rider |
22 wins on the season, Malachi Rider finished 2026 both one match shy of NCAA D2 qualification & one match shy of a top 8 showing at the Midwest Classic. He won the Yunes Hospitality.
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| HWT Jaylon Ignacio |
11 wins on the year, Jaylon Ignacio was 6th at Super Region VI & 3rd at the Yunes Hospitality.
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