Manheim, Pa. - The 2025-26 Scholar All-American list, which is sent out annually by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has been released and includes seven athletes from the University of Findlay wrestling team. For athletes who did not qualify for nationals, the criteria requires that an athlete has competed in four events during the year and has a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

From Findlay, junior Billy Smith, sophomore Nate Knowlton, senior Ashton Anderson, senior Gary Nilson, freshman Zachary Taylor, junior Chase Stein, and freshman Ronnie Thomas III were all named.

A total of 441 student-athletes, representing 64 of the 71 Division II institutions, were honored for their success in the classroom while competing throughout the season. Leading the nation with 19 honorees was Nebraska-Kearney, followed by McKendree and Colorado Mesa with 15 selections each.

This year's class includes 167 multiple-time honorees, 51 student-athletes who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA, and one five-time honoree in Logan Kvien of McKendree.

The Scholar All-American selections follow the conclusion of the NCAA Division II Men's Wrestling Championships, held March 13–14. Nebraska-Kearney claimed the team title with 83 points, finishing with three finalists and one individual national champion.