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2024-25 MEN'S WRESTLING NEWS

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JULIUS POLK WRAPS UP STELLAR SEASON WITH TWO WINS AT NAIA NATIONALS

March 07, 2025

Following two days at the 2024-25 NAIA Men's Wrestling National Championships, junior Julius Polk's phenomenal season came to a close, with the Warrior securing two wins out of four matches in the 174 lb. bracket. 

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WARRIORS PLACE FIFTH IN WHAC TOURNAMENT; POLK SECURES NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT BERTH

February 15, 2025

The Warriors finished up the 2024-25 Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Men's Wrestling Tournament on Saturday afternoon inside Mol Arena, placing fifth of eight teams. Leading the charge for RCU was Julius Polk in the 174-lb weight class, who placed second in the 174-lb bracket, sealing a ticket to Polk's first-ever NAIA National Tournament berth. 

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WARRIORS FALL TO #21 MARIAN ON THE ROAD

February 07, 2025

The Warriors fell 39-13 to the 21st-ranked Marian Knights on Feb. 7. Despite the scoring margin, the Warriors put up a formidable showing in the dual, with three match wins. 24 points were conceded by the Warriors in voids during the contest.

WARRIORS DEFEAT #RV LOURDES 36-17 FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE WHAC WIN
WARRIORS DEFEAT #RV LOURDES 36-17 FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE WHAC WIN

January 31, 2025

The Warriors put up a strong showing on the road against #RV Lourdes on Jan. 31, winning the dual 36-17. Two Warriors - Nick Alayan and Nate Young - won their matches by fall to help propel the Warriors to their third consecutive dual victory over a team receiving votes. 

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WARRIORS TRIUMPH OVER #RV CLEARY ON SENIOR DAY, 31-14

January 17, 2025

If you were to ask the Warriors, "How ya doin'?" following their showdown with #RV Cleary on Friday night, the program would tell you it was all smiles as the Warriors took home a 31-14 victory while celebrating the careers of seniors Nate Young, Jager Kwiatkowski, and Kirgin Tanis.

WARRIORS POWER PAST #RV SIENA HEIGHTS IN HOME DUAL
WARRIORS POWER PAST #RV SIENA HEIGHTS IN HOME DUAL

January 14, 2025

The Warriors showcased some of their best wrestling of the year in front of a home crowd on Tuesday night, defeating conference opponent #RV Siena Heights 40-15. Four Warriors won matches by fall consecutively, helping RCU get an insurmountable lead midway through the meet. 

WARRIORS FINISH INDIANA LITTLE STATE; ETCHEN EARNS PLACEMENT
WARRIORS FINISH INDIANA LITTLE STATE; ETCHEN EARNS PLACEMENT

December 07, 2024

The Warriors competed in the Indiana Little State Open on Dec. 7, with Teveieon Etchen earning the Warriors' sole placement of the event at sixth place in the 197-lb division.

WARRIORS FALL TO #7 INDIANA TECH
WARRIORS FALL TO #7 INDIANA TECH

November 22, 2024

It was not the best of days for the Warriors on the road at #7 Indiana Tech, with the team falling -1-56. 

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ADAM POLK EARNS WARRIORS' FIRST-EVER MEN'S WRESTLER OF THE WEEK AWARD

November 18, 2024

Freshman Adam Polk has earned the Warriors' first-ever Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Week award in a release by the league office on Monday afternoon. Polk earns the nomination following a 5-0 week, including a championship win in the Albion Open on Sunday, November 17. 

WARRIORS THRIVE IN ALBION OPEN; ADAM POLK EARNS FIRST CAREER CHAMPIONSHIP
WARRIORS THRIVE IN ALBION OPEN; ADAM POLK EARNS FIRST CAREER CHAMPIONSHIP

November 17, 2024

The Warriors showed out in the Albion Invitational on Nov. 17, highlighted by a championship finish by freshman Adam Polk for the first championship of his career. Three other Warriors - Julius Polk, Cristian Rojas, and Hunter Thomson - earned placements in the tournament.

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WARRIORS DEFEATED IN HOME OPENER AGAINST #20 CORNERSTONE 31-15

November 13, 2024

The Warriors fell short against the #20 Cornerstone Golden Eagles in RCU's home opener on Wednesday night. For the Warriors, three wrestlers won by decision while Julius Polk took home six points for the Warriors with a win by medical forfeit. 

WARRIORS PREPARE TO HOST #20 CORNERSTONE
WARRIORS PREPARE TO HOST #20 CORNERSTONE

November 12, 2024

The Warriors will host their first home meet of the season on Wednesday, Nov. 13, against #RV Cornerstone in an exciting conference wrestling showcase. The Warriors and Golden Eagles have had several thrilling meets in the last few seasons, with RCU emerging as the victor 32-16 last season. 

WARRIORS COMPETE IN TRINE INVITATIONAL
WARRIORS COMPETE IN TRINE INVITATIONAL

November 09, 2024

It was a quieter day for the Warriors inside the MTI Center during the Trine Invitational on Nov. 9. The Warriors weren't able to secure a placement in the event despite some gritty performances, including three match victories apiece from Cristian Rojas, Julian Rojas, and Hunter Thomson.

WARRIORS WRAP UP PEPSI PATRIOT OPEN; THOMSON EARNS FIRST OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
WARRIORS WRAP UP PEPSI PATRIOT OPEN; THOMSON EARNS FIRST OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

November 02, 2024

The Warriors competed in the Pepsi Patriot Open on Nov. 2 following their 35-9 dual victory over Midway University, finishing up their first weekend of the 2024-25 season. Multiple Warriors produced standout results, including newcomer Hunter Thomson, who took home first place in the 141-lb freshman/sophomore division to secure his first career open championship

WARRIORS SECURE DOMINANT 35-9 WIN OVER MIDWAY IN SEASON OPENER
WARRIORS SECURE DOMINANT 35-9 WIN OVER MIDWAY IN SEASON OPENER

November 01, 2024

The Rochester Christian Warriors (1-0) inaugurated their wrestling season with a commanding 35-9 victory over the Midway University Eagles in a dual meet held at Marshall Gymnasium on Nov. 2.

2024-25 MEN'S WRESTLING SCHEDULE RELEASED
2024-25 MEN'S WRESTLING SCHEDULE RELEASED

August 26, 2024

The 2024-25 edition of the Warrior men's wrestling schedule has been officially released. Featuring 19 total events, the Warriors host five home meets this season - three involving conference opponents. The Warriors kick things off with a dual against Midway University on Nov. 1.