Tuesday, July 29, 2025

2025-2026 NCAA DII Preview = 174 lbs

 

Lawson Losee
Upper Iowa

27 wins on the season, Lawson Losee was 5th at the Midwest Classic, 2nd at Super Region V & 6th at the NCAA D2 championships. 

Dalton Gimbor
Kutztown

After finishing one match shy of D2 All-American honors as a freshman & sophomore, Dalton Gimbor finally broke through last season, & found a place on the award stand as he finished 8th.  Heading into his final season of competition he also looks to win his first Super Region I title having finished 3rd-2nd-2nd thus far.  He was also 7th at the Midwest Classic two seasons ago. 

Patrick Jackson
Gannon

A transfer of Lock Haven, Patrick Jackson won 20 matches in '24-'25, winning a Super Region I title & placing 6th at the Midwest Classic. 

Cole Hivnor
Gannon

As good as Patrick Jackson is, he'll have a fight on his hands for the varsity position as Cole Hivnor an NCAA DII qualifier in 2024 returns to the lineup. 

Max Kiel
Belmont Abbey

Max Kiel must have watched True Grit a handful of times as a kid, because despite the fact that he's had to deal with some injuries he keeps on persevering.  The Crusader has thus far finished 1st-1st-2nd in Super Region II. 

Hayden Pummel
Glenville State

37 wins on the season, a Super Region III title, a Midwest Classic title, & wins over both the 2024 NCAA D2 champion, as well as the eventual 2025 NCAA D2 champion. It was all falling into place beautifully for the Northern Illinois transfer, but then he suffered a season ending injury in the first round of the D2 championships.  Unfortunately that is the ugly side of our sport.  The good news is, he has one more season of eligibility.  

Jeremiah Halter
Drury

Jeremiah Halter heads into his junior season of competition having yet to post a winning season.  No bother because it doesn't matter how much you win, it matters when you win.  Halter proved that by taking a 3rd place finish at Super Region IV & qualifying for the NCAA D2 championships. 

Wyatt Reisz
Colorado School of Mines

22-6 on the year, Wyatt Reisz an Iowa native, heads into his final season of NCAA D2 competition having placed 5th & 3rd in Super Region VI, as well as 5th & 7th at the Midwest Classic. 

Cole Glazier
St Cloud State

The younger brother of Iowa/South Dakota State standout Zach Glazier, Cole Glazier heads into what I believe will be his redshirt sophomore season.  He was 8th in the D2 nation as a true-freshman in 2024. 

Andrew Vogelbacher
Millersville

A two-time NWCA Scholar All-American, Andrew Vogelbacher finished one match shy of NCAA DII qualification last season, 4th at Super Region I. 

Mason Gode
Minnesota State Moorhead

19 wins on the season for the North Dakota State transfer, who finished one match shy of D2 qualification, 4th at Super Region V. 

Vinny Scaramuzzino
Lake Erie

5th at Super Region III last season, Vinny Scaramuzzino was one match shy of placing at the Midwest Classic. 

Kane Kettering
Seton Hill

An NCAA D2 qualifier in 2024, Kane Kettering came up a bit short last season as he finished 6th at Super Region I.  16 wins on the year, one of them was over All-American Dalton Gimbor by a 10-5 decision. 

Logan Hoffman
UNC-Pembroke

14 wins for Logan Hoffman in '24-'25 who was 5th at Super Region II. 

Mike McCarthy
Emmanual

The Florida native heads into his junior season of competition having posted back-to-back 6th place finishes at Super Region II. 

Tom Dolo
Bluefield State

Tom Dolo was 6th at Super Region III

Coy Gunderson
Augustana (SD)

Coy Gunderson heads into his final season of eligibility having posted back-to-back 5th place finishes at Super Region V. 

Brady Schuh
UW-Parkside

Heading into his senior season, Brady Schuh has thus far posted Super Region V finishes of 4th & 6th. 

Solomon Arnds-Volcin
CSU-Pueblo

18 wins on the season, Solomon Arnds-Volcin has been 6th & 5th in Super Region VI. 

Dallas Porter
Adams State

Dallas Porter was 5th at Super Region VI. 


Bryce Dauphin
Central Oklahoma

14-3 on the season, Bryce Dauphin had a 10-4 decision over qualifier Jeremiah Halter. 

Robert Burke
East Stroudsburg

19 wins on the year for Robert Burke, one of which was an 8-2 decision over qualifier Jeremiah Halter. 









































2025-2026 NCAA DII Preview = 165 lbs

 

David Hunsberger
Lander

4th-1st-1st in the NCAA D2 nation, a three-time Super Region II champion & a two-time Midwest Classic champion, David Hunsberger has the opportunity this season to cement himself as one of the best NCAA Division II wrestlers of all time, if he hasn't already. 

Dajun Johnson
UW-Parkside

The Northern Iowa transfer had an excellent season last year going 33-7 on the year.  A Super Region V runner-up, he was 3rd in the D2 nation. 

Nolan Gessler
Tiffin

7th in the D2 nation & a Midwest Classic runner-up, Nolan Gessler heads into his junior season of competition having posted Super Region III finishes of 5th & 2nd.  He won 18 matches last year. 

Bailey Gimbor
Kutztown

Back-to-back NCAA D2 finishes of 8th the past two seasons, Bailey Gimbor heads into his final season of competition 5th-3rd-1st in Super Region I.  He was 24-5 on the year. 

Brent Nicolosi
Mount Olive

Only a sophomore, Brent Nicolosi won 27 matches last season earning a Super Region II runner-up finish, ending his freshman campaign one match shy of D2 All-American honors & one match shy of a top 8 finish at the Midwest Classic.  What is most telling about Nicolosi is that he scored a 6-5 decision over two-time D2 champ David Hunsberger. 

Ivan Smith
New Mexico Highlands

Ivan Smith heads into his junior season having won Super Region VI & finishing one match shy of D2 All-American honors. 

Eddie Terreri
Felician

17 wins on the season & a runner-up showing at Super Region I for Eddie Terreri. 

Kole Marko
Minnesota State Mankato

4th-5th-4th in Super Region V, Kole Marko heads into his senior season probably the best wrestler at 165 lbs yet to make the NCAA D2 tournament. He won 19 matches in '24-'25 & is a two-time NWCA Scholar All-American. 

Jakob Smith
Colorado School of Mines

The Texas native finished one match shy of NCAA D2 qualification last season, as he took a 4th place finish at Super Region VI.  Had an 8-4 decision over R12'er Ivan Smith. 

Macon Myers
Pittsburg-Johnstown

A transfer of Bloomsburg, Macon Myers took 5th at Super Region I

Mason Buckler
Frostburg State

15 wins on the season for Mason Buckler, who placed 6th at Super Region I. 

Joe Betrand
King

19-5 on the year, Joe Betrand placed 5th at Super Region II. 

Christian Arrington
Belmont Abbey

'24-'25 saw 12 wins on the season for Christian Arrington & a 6th place finish at Super Region II. 

Maclain Morency
Grand Valley State

16 wins on the year & a 5th place finish at Super Region III for Maclain Morency. 

Shane Bates
Indianapolis

Shane Bates placed 6th at Super Region IV. 

Petyon Handevit
Augustana (SD)

21 wins on the season for Peyton Handevit who finished 5th at Super Region V. 

Levi Deaguero
Adams State

A 5th place showing at Super Region VI & 22 wins for Levi Deaguero in '24-'25. 

Tayten Gillette
Chadron State

Tayten Gillette was 6th in Super Region VI last year. 


Sam Richardson
McKendree

Sam Richardson went 16-4 on the year last year, including a 5:51 fall over All-American Dajun Johnson. 




















 

















Sunday, July 27, 2025

2025-2026 NCAA DII Preview - 149 lbs

 

Isham Peace
Lander

A two-time Super Region II champion & 6th in the D2 nation last year, it's pretty safe to say that Isham Peace has made some noise at the 141 lbs weight class.  Now he'll test the waters up at 149. 

Brennan Watkins
King

27-10 on the year, Brennan Watkins was 3rd in both the Super Region II & the NCAA Division II tournament. 

Gabe Onorato
Glenville State

Great season for the former Drexel Dragon last year.  25 wins on the season, Gabe Onorato finished 3rd at the Midwest Classic, 2nd at Super Region III & 8th in the D2 nation. 

Chad Ozias
Pittsburgh-Johnstown

14 wins on the year for the Super Region I champ who finished one match shy of D2 All-American honors. 

Hayden Kuhn
Ashland

An NCAA DII qualifier last season, Hayden Kuhn heads into '25-'26 with Super Region III finishes of 6th & 3rd.  Went 26-9 on the year with an 17-4 major over R12'er Chad Ozias. 

Mike Trainor
Shippensburg

17 wins on the season, Mike Trainor made the Ken Oberman Finals & finished one match shy of NCAA D2 qualification with a 4th place finish at Super Region I. 

R.J. Noble
Lander

The Florida native was both one match shy of a top 8 finish at the Midwest Classic & of NCAA DII qualification with a 4th place Super Region II showing. 

Tony Wood
West Liberty

16 wins on the season, Tony Wood finished just shy of NCAA D2 qualification as he took 4th at Super Region III. 

Garrett Lyons
Central Missouri

22 wins on the season for Garrett Lyons who was one match shy of NCAA DII qualification.  4th at Super Region IV. 

Alex Castaneda
Colorado Mesa

4th at Super Region VI, Alex Castaneda was one match shy of NCAA DII qualification, winning 18 matches on the year. 

Cody Thompson
Colorado School of Mines

An NCAA DII runner-up in 2024, Cody Thompson looked to be a forerunner for the D2 title in 2025.  Things were going smooth up until he suffered a season ending injury at the Midwest Classic & had to forfeit to 6th place. 

Dan Sinclair
Millersville


15 wins on the season, Dan Sinclair finished 5th at Super Region I. 

Nick Dempsey
Montevallo 

21 wins in '24-'25 for Nick Dempsey.  The sophomore from Alabama placed 6th in Super Region II. 

Enrique Sanchez 
Bluefield State

20 wins on the year for Enrique Sanchez who was 6th in Super Region III. 


Easton Worachek
UW-Parkside

22-9 on the season for Easton Woracheck who was 5th at Super Region V. 

Walker Bentz
Minnesota State Mankato

The North Dakota State transfer won 24 matches this past season & finished 6th at Super Region V.  He was also an NWCA All-American. 

Drew Bell
Fort Hays State

Drew Bell finished 5th at Super Region VI. 

Nico Taddy
West Liberty

Redshirting this past season, in 2024 Nico Taddy was 3rd in Super Region III & one match shy of NCAA DII All-American honors. 

Kaden DeCoteau
Mary

20-2 on the season, Kaden DeCoteau heads into '25-'26. 

Bam West
Central Oklahoma

The Broncho didn't wrestle much last season, but he wrestled enough to impress JT1Wrestle with a 10-2 decision over Ethan Doty. 

Ty Lisenbigler
Seton Hill

A Lock Haven transfer, Ty Lisenbigler owned a 12-7 victory over qualifier Haydenn Kuhn last year.