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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