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Three-time NCAA Division III national champ Endene to Iowa

The No. 1 pound-for-pound NCAA Division III wrestler this past season is headed to the University of Iowa. Massoma Endene, a three-time NCAA Division III national champion at 197 pounds, announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes on Monday.

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All-American Stiles headed to Ohio State

All-American Ethan Stiles is headed to Ohio State. Stiles, a sixth-place finisher at the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at 149 pounds, announced that he will be transferring from Oregon State to Ohio State.
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Oklahoma lands All-American Kellar

Oklahoma has added All-American Peyten Kellar. Kellar, a 2024 NCAA All-American at the University of Ohio, announced on Sunday that he will be transferring to Oklahoma.
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Perez named 2025 NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Year

J.D. Perez of Life University claimed the national title at 184 pounds and finished the season undefeated. On Friday, Perez was named NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat.
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Larsen announced as 2025 NAIA Men's Freshman of the Year

Elijah Larsen of Grand View has been announced as the 2025 NAIA Men's Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Larsen, an Alaska native, won the national title at 149 pounds.
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Mitchell named 2025 NAIA Men's Coach of the Year for third straight year

Nick Mitchell of Grand View has been named NAIA Men's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat for the third straight year. Mitchell guided Grand View to its 13th national championship and did so on the strength of six national champions.
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Kolawole named 2025 NAIA Women's Wrestler of the Year, Freshman of the Year

Esther Kolawole of William Penn has been named NAIA Women's Wrestler of the Year and NAIA Women's Freshman of the Year. Kolawole, a 2024 Olympian, won a national title at 145 pounds and finished the season 23-0. Of her 23 victories, 19 came by technical fall and two by fall.

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Three-time NCAA Division III national champ Endene to Iowa

The No. 1 pound-for-pound NCAA Division III wrestler this past season is headed to the University of Iowa. Massoma Endene, a three-time NCAA Division III national champion at 197 pounds, announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes on Monday.
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Oklahoma lands All-American Kellar

Oklahoma has added All-American Peyten Kellar. Kellar, a 2024 NCAA All-American at the University of Ohio, announced on Sunday that he will be transferring to Oklahoma.
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All-American Stiles headed to Ohio State

All-American Ethan Stiles is headed to Ohio State. Stiles, a sixth-place finisher at the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at 149 pounds, announced that he will be transferring from Oregon State to Ohio State.
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Perez named 2025 NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Year

J.D. Perez of Life University claimed the national title at 184 pounds and finished the season undefeated. On Friday, Perez was named NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat.
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Larsen announced as 2025 NAIA Men's Freshman of the Year

Elijah Larsen of Grand View has been announced as the 2025 NAIA Men's Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Larsen, an Alaska native, won the national title at 149 pounds.
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Mitchell named 2025 NAIA Men's Coach of the Year for third straight year

Nick Mitchell of Grand View has been named NAIA Men's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat for the third straight year. Mitchell guided Grand View to its 13th national championship and did so on the strength of six national champions.
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Kolawole named 2025 NAIA Women's Wrestler of the Year, Freshman of the Year

Esther Kolawole of William Penn has been named NAIA Women's Wrestler of the Year and NAIA Women's Freshman of the Year. Kolawole, a 2024 Olympian, won a national title at 145 pounds and finished the season 23-0. Of her 23 victories, 19 came by technical fall and two by fall.
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Flavin announced as 2025 NAIA Women's Coach of the Year

Ashley Flavin led Life University to its first NAIA national championship in women's wrestling this past March. On Wednesday, Flavin was named 2025 NAIA Women's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat.
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McNeil commits to Michigan

Lachlan McNeil, a three-time All-American for North Carolina, commited to Michigan. He is a graduate transfer.
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Batsuuri announced as 2025 NJCAA Men's Wrestler of the Year

Otgonbayar Batsuuri of Fort Hays Tech Northwest repeated as NJCAA national champion at 174 pounds and was undefeated against NJCAA competition this season. On Monday, Batsuuri was announced as the 2025 NJCAA Men's Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat.
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Bauder named 2025 NJCAA Men's Freshman of the Year

Gavin Bauder of Clackamas won a national championship at 133 pounds as a freshman. On Monday, Bauder was named 2025 NJCAA Men's Freshman of the Year.
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Spree honored as 2025 NJCAA Men's Coach of the Year

Cole Spree of Indian Hills has been honored as the 2025 NJCAA Men's Coach of the Year. Spree guided the Indian Hills men's wrestling program to its first national title in program history. The Warriors set the national tournament scoring record with 182 points on the strength of two national champions and nine All-Americans.
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Hayden named 2025 NJCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year, Freshman of the Year

Nevaeh Hayden of Indian Hills was named 2025 NJCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year and NJCAA Women's Freshman of the Year. Hayden, a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, dominated all season long. She was undefeated this season and won the national title at 180 pounds.
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Wynn named 2025 NJCAA Women's Coach of the Year

Darren Wynn of Indian Hills was announced as the 2025 NJCAA Women's Coach of the Year by The Open Mat. Wynn, in his first season as head coach, guided Indian Hills to its fifth consecutive national title. The Warriors crowned three individual national champions and won the team title by over 100 points.
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Rutgers adds three-time NCAA qualifer Pinto

Rutgers announced the addition of three-time NCAA qualifier Lenny Pinto. He spent the past four seasons at Nebraska.
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Four-time All-American Elam commits to ISU

Iowa State has landed a four-time All-American via the transfer portal. Rocky Elam, a 197-pounder, announced on Monday that he will be transferring from Missouri to Iowa State.
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Oklahoma State lands 2024 NCAA champ Figueroa

Oklahoma State has been busy with the transfer portal. On Monday, 2024 NCAA champion Richard Figueroa announced that he will be transferring from Arizona ...
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Ferrari commits to UNC

A.J. Ferrari has committed to North Carolina. Ferrari, a 2021 national champion for Oklahoma State and 2025 All-American at CSU Bakersfield, announced that he will be a UNC Tar Heel Monday morning on Flo Radio Live.
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Three-time NCAA qualifier Peterson commits to Iowa

Dean Peterson is headed to Iowa. Peterson, a three-time NCAA qualifier at 125 pounds for Rutgers, entered the transfer portal last week. On Friday, he announced via Instagram that he will be a Hawkeye.
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Ryder transferring to Oklahoma State

A few days after entering the transfer portal, Zack Ryder announced his plans. Ryder, one of nation's top recruits from the Class of 2024, is headed to Oklahoma State.
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All-American Volk transferring from Wyoming to Minnesota

All-American Jore Volk is coming home. The Minnesota native announced on Tuesday that he is transferring from Wyoming to Minnesota.
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Facundo headed to Oklahoma State

Alex Facundo is transferring from the nation's top wrestling program to the all-time winningest wrestling program. Facundo announced on Monday that he will be transferring from Penn State to Oklahoma State.
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Hendrickson wins 2025 Dan Hodge Trophy

Wyatt Hendrickson of Oklahoma State was announced as the winner of the 2025 Dan Hodge Trophy presented by WIN Magazine. Hendrickson defeated Olympic champion Gable Steveson of Minnesota to earn the title at 285 pounds. He finished the season with a 27-0 record. He earned 30 out of 59 first-place votes. Penn State's Carter Starocci came in second in the voting.