CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The Wartburg College Knights led the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) and claimed the 2025 NCAA Region VI Wrestling title. 26 A-R-C men's wrestlers are headed to Rhode Island to compete in the National Tournament.
The A-R-C claimed all ten weight class titles.
Wartburg College head coach, Eric Keller, was named Region Coach of the Year. The Knights claimed their 42nd A-R-C title earlier this season after a perfect 8-0 regular dual season.
Wartburg College 197lbs wrestler, Massoma Endene, was named the Region Oustanding Wrestler following the completion of competition.
The 2025 NCAA Division III National Championship will be held March 14-15 in Providence, Rhode Island as Johnson & Wales serves as the host.
A-R-C Advancing Wrestlers:
125lbs:
- Brayden Parke (Coe, 1st)
- Brett Birchman (Wartburg, 2nd)
- Connor Fiser (Loras, 3rd)
133lbs:
- Bryce Parke (Coe, 1st)
- Connor Kidd (Luther, 2nd)
- Aiden Evans (Loras, 3rd)
141lbs:
- Pierre Baldwin (Central, 1st)
- Tommy Thongseng (Wartburg, 2nd)
- Jalen Scropp (Loras, 3rd)
149lbs:
- Kyler Romero (Wartburg, 1st)
- Chaes Fiser (Loras, 2nd)
- Brett Back (Univ. of Dubuque, 3rd)
157lbs:
- Eric Kinkaid (Loras, 1st)
- Clayton McDonough (Luther, 3rd)
165lbs:
- Dustin Bohren (Loras, 1st)
- Carson Martinson (Central, 2nd)
174lbs:
- Zeb Gnida (Loras, 1st)
- LJ Richardson (Coe, 2nd)
- Zane Pannell (Univ. of Dubuque, 3rd)
184lbs:
- Kasey Ross (Wartburg, 1st)
- Jared Voss (Coe, 2nd)
197lbs:
- Massoma Endene (Wartburg, 1st)
- Pilo Perez (Univ. of Dubuque, 2nd)
- Ben Strehlow (Luther, 3rd)
285lbs:
- Walter West (Luther, 1st)
- Mitch Williamson (Wartburg, 3rd)
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About the American Rivers Conference
The Conference dates back to December 8, 1922, when representatives from 12 colleges got together and formed the "Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association." Honoring its heritage in Iowa and its expansion outside the state, the American Rivers Conference brand was established on August 9, 2018, to build on the academic and athletic success provided by its legacy, the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The A-R-C has nine full-time members: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College.
