Story by UNK Athletic Communications
Nebraska Kearney head wrestling coach Dalton Jensen announced today that Cadyn Coyle of Bennington will hit the mats for the Lopers next season.
UNK has just five seniors on this year’s team in All-Americans Billy Higgins (184 lbs.) and Nick James (141 lbs.), national qualifier John Burger (149 lbs.) and brothers Jacari (184 lbs.) and Jacobi (174 lbs.) Deal.
Coyle was the 2023 Class B state champion at 113 pounds, helping the Badgers finish as state runners up. As a sophomore, Bennington won its first state title in 15 years with Coyle the runner up at 106 pounds. Out of the high school season, Coyle was a 2023 Fargo Junior Greco-Roman National Champion.
"We are beyond excited to have Cadyn join the Loper Wrestling Family,” said Jensen. “He comes from a rich wrestling family and has proven success on the national stage. His passion for the sport paired with his work ethic shows great potential for his future."
UNK begins its 2023-24 season tonight with a “B” team at Western Colorado and other non-varsity members headed to the Dakota Wesleyan Open on Saturday. The Loper varsity, ranked 18th in Division II, duals San Francisco State (Sat.) and Stanford (Sun.) this weekend in California.