University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

LOPER NOTES
48 career wins ... competed between 157-174 lbs. ... three-time Academic All-American

AS A JUNIOR (2011-12)
Honorary team co-captain ... only non-senior in that group ... went 16-12 at 174 lbs. ... five majors and five tech falls ... placed in the top five at three tournaments, including a runner up finish at the York Open in January ... Academic All-American

AS A SOPHOMORE (2010-11)
One of the starters at 174 lbs. ... began the year at 165 lbs. but bumped up to help team out ... went 20-19 (8-8 in duals) ... three falls, three majors and two tech falls ... won team's Loper Award (Most Dedicated) ... went 5-2 at the UNK Loper Open (165 lbs.) ... won three matches at the Hastings Open (165 lbs.) in January ... Academic All-American

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2009-10)
Part-time starter at 165 lbs. ... was behind All-American Taylor May ... replaced May in the lineup when he was injured ...12-18 (3-7 in duals) ... three majors and two falls ... 2-2 at the FHSU and Loper Opens and at the Lone Star Duals ... Academic All-American and Academic All-RMAC

AS A FRESHMAN (2008-09)
Took a redshirt year ...  went 12-16 at 157 lbs. ... two falls, one major and three tech falls ... quickest fall came in 20 seconds ... fourth at the Colby C.C. Open

HIGH SCHOOL
As a senior, fourth at the state tournament ... first Washington native on the Lopers since 2000 (Kurt Karjalaninen, Oak Harbor)

PERSONAL
Son of Frank & Barb ... first cousin to former Loper wrestler Keenan McCurdy ... given first name is Christian ... has three siblings in Carter, Frankie & Izzy