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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2014-15 UNK Wrestling Roster

Leandro Arias

  • Hometown Cheyenne, WY
  • Highschool Cheyenne Central
  • Prev School Chadron State
  • Class Junior
  • Major Health & P.E. PK-12

Biography

AS A JUNIOR (2013-14)
Took a redshirt year ... competing unattached, went 19-6 (4-2 vs. D2 competition) at 149 lbs. ... 13 falls and two majors ... four falls in under a minute, including one in 17 seconds ... went 4-1 with three falls at the Iowa State Cyclone Open ... 5-2 with four falls at the Ft. Hays State/Bob Smith Open ... ended the year on an eight-match win streak, placing first at the York College and Hastings College/Cusatis Opens ... in May, won two matches at University Nationals in Akron (70 kg)

PRIOR TO UNK
Spent two years at Chadron State ... as a true freshman, led the Eagles in wins (17), falls (seven) and reversals (13) ... sixth at the NCAA West Regional ... named team's Rookie of the Year ... competed mainly at 141 lbs. ... in 2013, went 12-8 (8-4 vs. D2 competition) ... seven falls ... again was at 141 lbs.

HIGH SCHOOL
Two-time state champ and one-time runner up ... two-time winner of the Ron Thon Tournament, the Wyoming All-Class championship ...153 career wins ... team MVP ..., third at the prestigious Reno Tournament of Champions ... also went undefeated at the Disney World KSA Tournament in Orlando, Fla.

PERSONAL
Son of Anthony & Valerie

Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14Junior

    149
  • 2014-15Junior

    141/149