2024 Men's Wrestling Honors Released
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) released its conference honors for men's wrestling in conjunction with the league tournament on Saturday, Feb. 10. All 'of the year' honors are selected via a vote by head coaches.
Wrestler of the Year – Logan Wagner, Marian
Marian junior Logan Wagner was named Wrestler of the Year after winning the 141-pound weight class. He was the top-seed in the weight class and won twice by pin and once by decision to win at 141 pounds. Wagner won the weight class for the second-consecutive year and is now a three-time NAIA qualifier.
Newcomer of the Year – Jonathan Kervin, Indiana Tech
Jonathan Kervin of Indiana Tech earned Newcomer of the Year. The redshirt sophomore entered the tournament as the top-seed in the weight class and cruised through his day with a tech fall and two major decision victories to earn the title.
Outstanding Wrestler of the Tournament – Will Speight, Lourdes
Will Speight of Lourdes was named the Outstanding Wrestler of the Tournament for his title at 184 pounds. The top seeded senior from Lourdes used two tech falls and a major decision to secure the title and punch his ticket to nationals.
Coach of the Year - Wesley Maskill, Rochester
Rochester head coach Wesley Maskill was selected by conference coaches as the WHAC Coach of the Year award after leading the Warriors to their best finish in program history in 2023-24. Rochester finished second in the WHAC regular season standings with a 5-1 dual record.
Champion of Character Coach - Derrik Marry, Siena Heights
Siena Heights head coach Derrik Marry was voted by his peers as the Champions of Character Coach.
In addition to the individual honors above, winners of each weight class at the conference tournament were named First-Team All-Conference and runner-ups were awarded Second-Team All-Conference. The WHAC also released its All-Academic Team (juniors or above in academic standing, in attendance one full year, minimum 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale) and Champions of Character Team (best exemplifies the five core character values of integrity, respect, responsibility, servant leadership, and sportsmanship).
First Team All-Conference
(Based on finish at the conference tournament)
Weight Class | Wrestler, Institution |
125lb | Trevor Marsman, Cornerstone |
133lb | Randy Frailey, Siena Heights |
141lb | Logan Wagner, Marian |
149lb | Aundre Beatty, Marian |
157lb | Elijah Chacon, Indiana Tech |
165lb | Jonathan Kervin, Indiana Tech |
174lb | Sam York, Indiana Tech |
184lb | William Speight, Lourdes |
197lb | Nathan Critchfield, Indiana Tech |
285lb | Braydon Erb, Indiana Tech |
Second Team All-Conference
(Based on finish at the conference tournament)
Weight Class | Wrestler, Institution |
125lb | Allen Calderon, Indiana Tech |
133lb | Cole McKinley, Lourdes |
141lb |
Conner Kimbrough, Indiana Tech.
|
149lb | Seth Johnson, Marian |
157lb | Nate Wheeler, Indiana Tech |
165lb | Elliott Rodgers, Marian |
174lb | Noah Hollendonner, Marian |
184lb |
Trevor Stuyvenberg, Indiana Tech
|
197lb | Carter Kroll, Lourdes |
285lb | Jackson Schenk, Rochester |
Champions of Character Team
(Best exemplifies the five core character values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership)
Ty Johnson | Cleary |
Luke Jaworski | Cornerstone |
Nate Wheeler | Indiana Tech |
Carter Kroll | Lourdes |
Seth Johnson | Marian |
Nate Young | Rochester |
Chase Packard | Siena Heights |
Champions of Character Coach – Derrik Marry, Siena Heights
All-Academic Team
(Sophomore or above in academic standing with cumulative 3.25 GPA and in attendance at nominating school for one full year)
Ryan Weaver | Cleary |
Daniel Countryman | Cornerstone |
Luke Jaworski | Cornerstone |
Cooper Mansfield | Cornerstone |
Trevor Marsman | Cornerstone |
Thade Radosa | Cornerstone |
Jackson Turner | Cornerstone |
Thomas Zielinski | Cornerstone |
Nate Wheeler | Indiana Tech |
Jacob Brandt | Indiana Tech |
Nathan Critchfield | Indiana Tech |
William Critchfield | Indiana Tech |
Elijah Chacon | Indiana Tech |
Michael Tharpe | Indiana Tech |
Landon Buchanan | Indiana Tech |
Trevor Stuyvenberg | Indiana Tech |
Derick Coleman | Lourdes |
Joe Driesbach | Lourdes |
Carter Kroll | Lourdes |
Nick Rodriguez | Lourdes |
Zach Wilson | Marian |
Seth Johnson | Marian |
Jeff Dunasky | Marian |
Dylan McKelvey | Marian |
Jared Brown | Marian |
Cristian Rojas | Rochester |
Dillon Coulter | Rochester |
Connor Crinigan | Rochester |
Durell Kline | Rochester |
Kyle Scott | Rochester |
Kirgin Tanis | Rochester |
Peyton Frederick | Rochester |
Zach LaPlante | Siena Heights |
Brandon Rau | Siena Heights |