CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has a proud and historic tradition in Division III men's wrestling and the tradition continues this year with a record number 29 national qualifiers representing all ten weight classes. The A-R-C took Region VI titles in all ten weight classes. The conference will be trying to better its total of 14 All-Americans from a season ago when it was held in Providence, Rhode Island.
Wartburg won the Region VI championship and will advance a region best nine wrestlers this weekend. The Knights will be led by returning national champion Mitch Williamson at 285lbs. Loras, who finished second at the regional championship, looks to have a strong push this weekend in Cedar Rapids after advancing seven wrestlers to the national stage. The Duhawks will be led by Region VI Most Outstanding Wrestler and 157lb champion Eric Kinkaid. Coe College will advance five wrestlers to the national stage, Central and Luther will send three wrestlers, and Univ. of Dubuque will send two.
Wrestling will begin on Friday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m. (CT). The second session on Friday begins at 5:00 p.m. (CT) to determine the 80 All-Americans. Saturday's wrestling will begin at 10:00 a.m. (CT) with the finals session beginning at 6:30 p.m. (CT) will the Parade of All-Americans followed by wrestling beginning at 7:00 p.m. (CT).
A-R-C Advancing Wrestlers:
125lbs:
- Brett Birchman, Wartburg
- Brayden Parke, Coe
- Aidan Gruenenfelder, Loras
133lbs:
- Connor Kidd, Luther
- Patrick Mullen, Wartburg
- Connor Fiser, Loras
141lbs:
- Kade Blume, Wartburg
- Dresden Grimm, Coe
- Pierre Baldwin, Central
149lbs:
- Cade Siebrecht, Central
- Chase Fiser, Loras
- Caleb Olson, Wartburg
157lbs:
- Eric Kinkaid, Loras
- Charlie Dojan, Wartburg
- Colton Weiler, Univ. of Dubuque
165lbs:
- Bo Koedam, Coe
- Clayton McDonough, Luther
174lbs:
- Dustin Bohren, Loras
- Bryce McDonough, Luther
- Mike Slade, Wartburg
184lbs:
- Kasey Ross, Wartburg
- Landry Barker, Loras
- Zane Pannell, Univ. of Dubuque
197lbs:
- Cal Dorota, Wartburg
- Jean Ngoma, Coe
- Samuel West, Central
285lbs:
- Mitch Williamson, Wartburg
- Jonah Clark, Loras
- Wyatt Smith, Coe
About the American Rivers Conference
Nationally respected for excellence in NCAA Division III athletics, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has a tradition dating back to its founding in 1922 as the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association and adopted its current name in 2018 to reflect its strong Iowa roots and growing regional footprint. The A-R-C is a collaborative community that champions the holistic development of student-athletes, uniting member institutions in a shared commitment to academic achievement, athletic distinction, and leadership.
The A-R-C is home to nine full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. Luther College has announced its departure from the conference, effective at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year.
