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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2025-26 UNK Wrestling Roster

Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications
Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications
Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

Zach Ourada

  • Hometown Omaha, NE
  • Highschool Skutt Catholic
  • Class Redshirt Junior
  • Major Exercise Science (Dietetics)

Biography

CAREER NOTES
2-time All-American ... 1-time Region Champ ... 1-time All-MIAA ... 2-time NWCA All-Academic ... 43-12 ... 14 majors, nine techs, and six falls

AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2024-25)
National runner up at 125 pounds ... 18-5 overall with six majors, four tech falls and three falls ... rallied to finish third at regionals, then won first three matches at nationals ... won the Younes Hospitality Open in November ... missed some time due to injury ... started year on an eight-match win streak ... MIAA Academic Honor Roll ... NWCA All-Academic

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2023-24)

NWCA Division II Rookie of the Year ... All-American at 125 pounds for a fifth place finish at the NCAA Championships ... first in Super Region VI and first-team All-MIAA ... 25-7 with a team-best eight majors, five tech falls and three falls ... runner up at the Younes Hospitality Open ... 4-2 at nationals ... win streaks of six and seven during the regular season ... MIAA Scholar Athlete ... MIAA Academic Honor Roll ... CSC Academic All-District ... NWCA All-Academic

AS A FRESHMAN (2022-23)
MIAA Academic Honor Roll ... took a redshirt season ... posted an 18-5 record at 133 pounds ... four falls and three tech falls ... competed in five open tournaments ... first place at Doane with a 5-0 mark ... won 2-1 (tie-breaker) in the finals ... third at the Bob Smith Open in Hays ... beat an Air Force foe, 3-1, in sudden victory in the placing match ... shared first place honors with teammate Hector Serratos at Hastings 

HIGH SCHOOL
Was the 2021 Class B state champ at 120 pounds ... third as a senior at 132 lbs. ... also third in both 2020 and 2019 (106 lbs.) ... went 36-1 in 2022 and 35-1 as a junior ... helped the Skyhawks finish as state runners up in 2020 and 2019 ... NCPA Academic All-State

PERSONAL
Son of Dwayne & Lori

Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23Freshman

    133
  • 2023-24Redshirt Freshman

    125
  • 2024-25Redshirt Sophomore

    125
  • 2025-2026Redshirt Junior

    133