2026 NCAA REGION VI MEN'S WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Friday, Feb. 27 – Saturday, Feb. 28 | 10 a.m.
Five Flags Center | Dubuque, Iowa | Hosted by Loras College
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The No. 1/2-ranked Wartburg College men's wrestling team (15-1 overall) returns to postseason action this weekend, competing at the 2026 NCAA Division III Region VI Championships on Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque. The regional meet is hosted by Loras College.

Beyond crowning a regional champion, the tournament serves as a direct qualifier for the NCAA postseason. The top three finishers in each of the 10 weight classes will earn automatic berths to the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships, with the Knights aiming to send a full lineup through to nationals.

PARTICIPATING TEAMS:
Blackburn College, Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, Cornell College, University of Dubuque, Eureka College, Huntingdon College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Loras College, Luther College, Lyon College, McMurry University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, University of the Ozarks (Arkansas), Schriener University, Simpson College,, Wartburg College, Westminster College.
 
REGION VI SCHEDULE – All times listed as Central Time
Friday, February 27
9 a.m. – Doors Open for Spectators
10 a.m. – Preliminary & Championship First Round (four mats)
12:30 p.m. – Consolation Preliminary, Championship Quarterfinals, Consolation First & Second Rounds
 
Saturday, February 28
9 a.m. – Doors Open for Spectators
10 a.m. – Championship Semifinals & Consolation Third Round (four mats)
There will be a 30-minute break after the consolation semifinals
12 p.m. – Consolation Semifinals
1:30 p.m. – Championship/Third/Fifth/Seventh Place Matches
3:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony
 
TICKET INFORMATION

• All session tickets (weekend pass)  - $26 for adults, $22 for students/seniors
• Single day tickets - $18 for adults, $14 for students/seniors. All spectators and those not receiving credentials are required to purchase a ticket. 
• Children 5 and under are free.

Tickets will be sold ahead of time via HUDL and in person at the gates (cash or card).
 
All Session Pass | Day 1 (Feb. 27) Pass | Day 2 (Feb. 28) Pass

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TAKE NOTE
Last season, Wartburg claimed its fourth-straight Region VI title – 11th overall -  with 169 total team points with six individuals qualifying for the NCAA Championship meet. Brett Birchman (125), Kasey Ross (184), and Mitch Williamson (285) are the Knights' returning qualifiers from last season's National Championship team.
 
Charlie Dojan (24-0), Kasey Ross (22-0), and Mitch Williamson (18-0) headline the Knights' undefeated trio this season. Dojan has compiled 14 technical falls and four major decisions, while Ross owns 12 technical falls and two major decisions. Williamson has recorded 10 pins to go along with three technical falls. Anthony Ulaszek (22-4) leads the team with a conference-best 16 falls.
 
Wartburg Regional Team Titles By Year (11)
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25
 
Wartburg Individual Regional Titles
2012-13: (5)
Gilberto Camacho, 125
Kenny Anderson, 133
Kodie Silvestri, 149
Cole Welter, 157
Landon Williams, 165

2013-14: (6)
Gilberto Camacho, 125
Kenny Anderson, 133
Connor Campo, 141
Cole Welter, 165
Landon Williams, 174
Ryan Fank, 285

2014-15: (7)
Jake Agnitsch, 125
Connor Campo, 133
Kenny Martin, 149
Andrew Steiert, 165
Devin Peterson, 184
Gerard Roman, 197
Ben Nagle, 285

2015-16 (7)
Arnulfo Olea, 125
Connor Campo, 133
Kenny Martin, 149
Drew Wagenhoffer, 157
Eric DeVos, 174
Gerard Roman, 197
Lance Evans, 285

2016-17 (5)
Kenny Martin, 149
Logan Thomsen, 157
Eric DeVos, 174
Kyle Fank, 197
Lance Evans, 285

2017-18 (8)
Brennen Doebel, 125
Brock Rathbun, 133
Cross Cannone, 149
Logan Thomsen, 157
Mike Ross, 165
Eric DeVos, 174
Tyler Lutes, 184
Kyle Fank, 197

2018-19 (4)
Brock Rathbun, 133 (Regional Outstanding Wrestler)
Kris Rumph, 149
Cross Cannone, 157
Kyle Briggs, 174

2019-20
Kris Rumph, 133
Kyle Briggs, 174

2019-20 (2)
Kyle Briggs, 174
Kris Rumph, 133
 
2020-21
No tournament due to COVID-19
 
2021-22 (3)
Zayren Terukina, 141
Kris Rumph, 149
David Hollingsworth, 157

2022-23 (4)
Kris Rumph, 149
David Hollingsworth, 157
Zane Mulder, 174
Massoma Endene, 197

2023-24 (3)
Kyler Romero, 141
Kasey Ross, 184
Massoma Endene, 197

2024-25 (3)
Kyler Romero, 149
Kasey Ross, 184
Massoma Endene, 197


Regional Outstanding Wrestler
2019      Brock Rathbun, 133
2024      Massoma Endene, 197
2025    Massoma Endene, 197
 
KNIGHTS IN THE RANKINGS
The Knights are ranked as the No. 1 Tournament team and No. 2 Dual Team ahead of the regional meet, as all ten weight classes feature a wrestler inside the top 15 by the NWCA.
 
125: Brett Birchman (10) +4
133: Patrick Mullen (5)
141: Kade Blume (3)
149: Caleb Olson (10) -1
157: Charlie Dojan (1)
165: Aiden Brosinski (15) -5
174: Mike Slade (12)
184: Kasey Ross (2)
197: Cal Dorota (5) +1
285: Mitch Williamson (1)
 
WEEKLY A-R-C HONORS
Charlie Dojan – Nov. 24 
Patrick Mullen – Jan. 19 
Kade Blume – Jan. 26 
Cal Dorota – Feb. 2 
Charlie Dojan – Feb. 9 
Jake Walker – Feb. 16