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Ryan Smales

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Bellevue, Neb.
  • High School Bellevue West

Biography

2018-19: Had his most successful season finishing his junior year with 17 victories wrestling at 133 … went 6-6 in dual matches, with a 4-4 conference record … won a match at the NCAA III Lower Midwest Regional … posted a tech fall victory in conference dual versus Dubuque … got a major decision win over Buena Vista to help NWU get a conference dual win … also had conference wins over Simpson and Coe … finished 3-1 at the Don Parker Open.

2017-18: For a second straight season was the starter at 125 pounds … won four dual matches, including two conference victories … recorded a pin against Buena Vista on Jan. 10 helping the Prairie Wolves win their first conference dual … also got a conference dual win over Dubuque … finished 6th at the Don Parker Blugold Open in 125 pound division … won a match over wrestler from Westminster at NCAA III Lower Midwest Regional.

2016-17: Was the NWU starter at 125 pounds as a freshman … finished the year with a 7-20 overall record … placed 1st at the Central College Tournament becoming the first NWU wrestler to win a tournament … placed fourth at the Doane Open.

Academic: Psychology major.

In High School: Placed sixth at the 2016 Nebraska Class A State Championships at 120 pounds during his senior season at Bellevue West HS … was the 2016 District champion … had an overall record of 83-34 during his high school career … a two-time State qualifier … a 2016 Academic All-State selection.

Personal: Born 4/11/98, son of Lee and Kalle Smales.

Historical Player Information

  • 2016-17Freshman

    125 lbs
  • 2017-18Sophomore

    125 lbs
  • 2018-19Junior

    125 lbs
  • 2019-20Senior

    141 lbs