McKendree University's senior Ryan Vasbinder and sophomore Cory Peterson received postseason honors from the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) in Region 4. Vasbinder was named Wrestler of the year, while Peterson was named Rookie of the year.

No.1 Ryan Vasbinder concluded the 2020-21 season with his first NCAA Division II National Championship title. In addition to his 12-0 overall record, Vasbinder was crowned NCAA Division II Super Region 4 Champion, named Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Wrestler of the year, made First Team All-GLVC, and All-American status.

Cory Peterson concluded the 2020-21 season with a third place finish in the NCAA Division II National Championship. In addition to his 9-4 record, the All-American was crowned NCAA Division II Region 4 Champion, and GLVC Wrestler of the Week on March 2.

Below are the recipients of this year's Regional Awards:
Wrestler of the Year
Region 1 – Luke Martin, Fairmont State
Region 2 – Isiah Royal, Newberry
Region 3 – James Wilmer, Findlay
Region 4 – Ryan Vasbinder, McKednree
Region 5 – Kam Teacher, St. Cloud Stats
Region 6 – Fred Green, Colorado Mesa

Rookie of the Year
Region 1 – Roland Mills, Mercyhurst
Region 2 – Christian Small, King
Region 3 – Logan Bailey, UIndy
Region 4 – Cory Peterson, McKendree University
Region 5 – Zach Ryg, Upper Iowa
Region 6 – Joe Reimers, UNK

With the regional honor, both Vasbinder and Peterson are now finalists for the National Wrestler and Rookie of the Year Awards. Those winners will be announced by the NWCA on Monday, Apr. 5.