MANHEIM, Pa. | National Wrestling Coaches Association - McKendree University men's wrestling added further postseason honors following the conclusion of the national championships with eight individuals collecting NWCA Scholar All-American honors. 141
Ronan Schuelke, 174
Zane Phillips, 184
Zeke Waltz, 197
Ridge Schutte, and 197
Logan Kvien all became multi-time honorees while 133
Gunnar LeGrand, 157
Cale Hoskinson, and 174
Matt Ortiz each collected the scholarly award for the first time in their careers. The Bearcats finished the 2024-25 season last month with four All-Americans at the 2025 NCAA Division II Championships in 141
Ronan Schuelke (7th), 149
Joey Semerad (7th), 165
Cory Peterson (5th), and 174
Matt Ortiz (5th).
2024-25 NWCA SCHOLAR ALL-AMERICANS
133 |
Gunnar LeGrand | R-Fr.
141 |
Ronan Schuelke | R-Jr.
157 |
Cale Hoskinson | R-Jr.
174 |
Matt Ortiz | R-Sr.
174 |
Zane Phillips | Sr.
184 |
Zeke Waltz | R-Jr.
197 |
Ridge Schutte | R-Jr.
197 |
Logan Kvien | Gr.
- All-American at the 2025 NCAA DII National Championships and 3.00 GPA
- National Qualifier to the 2025 NCAA DII National Championships and 3.25 GPA
- Competed in 4 or more events and 3.5 GPA
"The NWCA is proud to recognize these outstanding individuals who embody excellence in both athletics and academics," said NWCA Executive Director
Mike Moyer.
2024-25 SEASON FEATS
- 4 NCAA DII All-Americans | 141
Ronan Schuelke (7th, 2x AA), 149
Joey Semerad (7th), 165
Cory Peterson (5th, 4x AA), 174
Matt Ortiz (5th)
- 7 National Qualifiers
- 1 Regional Champion (197 Kvien) | Regional Team Runner-Up
- 2025 GLVC Champions
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