2014-15 Men's Wrestling Roster
Biography
As a Senior: Posted an overall record of 34-16...was a NCAA National Qualifier at 157 pounds...was ranked in top four in the region all season, and was ranked as high as No. 4 in national rankings...won the 157 pound championship at Central Missouri Open...finished in third place at Battle of the Rockies Open, and in fourth place at Midwest Classic and NCAA Central Regional.
As a Junior: Posted an overall record of 33-14 at 157 pounds...entered NCAA Division II rankings for first time at No. 7 on Jan. 3, climbing as high as No. 4 on Jan. 29 and Feb. 12...won championship at Battle of the Rockies Open...finished in third place at Midwest Classic...finished in fourth place at Joe Parisi Open...was a fifth place finisher at Loras Open and Central Missouri Open...sixth place at NCAA Super Region II championship.
As a Sophomore: Finished in seventh place at National Collegiate Wrestling Association Championship at 157 pounds to earn All-America honor...finished season with a 34-16 overall record...had runner-up finishes at Wisconsin Open, Midwest Classic, and NCWA Regional.
As a Freshman: Was an NAIA National Qualifier at 157 pounds...posted a 27-18 record...finished in fourth place at Battle of the Rockies Open and Greyhound Open...claimed fifth place at Central Baptist College Open.
Before McK: Posted a 47-7 record as a senior at Triad High School...finished in fourth place at 145 pounds as a senior and was state runner-up at 140 pounds as a junior.
Personal: Son of Terry and Betty Ballard.
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