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Wartburg Wrestling Earns Sixth National Title

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Wartburg wrestling team totaled 147 points to capture the program's sixth NCAA Division III Wrestling Championship. 

The title also stands as number six for head coach Jim Miller in his 17th season leading the Knights. 

Wartburg qualified 10 student-athletes for the national meet and were led by national champions Jacob Naig (149), Aaron Wernimont (157), and Romeo Djoumessi (184) along with a trio of second place finishes. 

Nine of 10 Orange & Black participants earned All-America status with top-eight finishes in their respective weight classes:

All-Americans
125 - Robert Struthers (4th)
133 - Jake Helvey (Runner-up)
141 - Matt Kelly (5th)
149 - Jacob Naig (National Champion)
157 - Aaron Wernimont (National Champion)
165 - Justin Hanson (7th)
184 - Romeo Djoumessi (National Champion)
197 - T.J. Miller (Runner-up)
HWT - Brian Borchers (Runner-up)
 
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Players Mentioned

Matt Kelly

Matt Kelly

Senior

Players Mentioned

Matt Kelly

Matt Kelly

Senior