MANHEIM, Pa. — 

16 cadet-athletes from the United States Coast Guard Academy wrestling team were recognized at National Wrestling Coaches Association (NCWA) Scholar All-Americans following the conclusion of the 2026 NCAA Division III Championships. The number is a program record for the USCGA wrestling program as well as the second-highest among all NCAA Division III institutions, while the team's cumulative grade point average of 3.59 ranked 27th nationally.

A total of 473 student-athletes representing 105 institutions were honored with the distinction. To be recognized, one must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.20 over a minimum of their last two semesters, wrestle at least 15 matches on the season, and win two-thirds of those matches or place at their Regional Championship. The full list of Bears to receive the honor for this season can be viewed below.

Nikko Beato (San Diegio, Calif.)
Carl DiGiorgio (Doylestown, Pa.)
Mike Edwards (Glenpool, Okla.)
Cael Finn (Simsbury, Conn.)
Nate Fitt (Branchville, N.J.)
Mason Gourley (Clarion, Pa.)
Landon Kearns (East Brunswick, N.J.)
Nicholas Marck (Aldie, Va.)
Chase Mayes (Nolensville, Tenn.)
Gabriel Monroe (Kirkwood, N.Y.)
Dom Moyer (Milford, Pa.)
Kevin Pandorf (Elmer, N.J.)
Thomas Rhodes (Last Forest Park, Wash.)
Caden Stout (St. Clairsville, Ohio)
Daniel Williams (Wilmington, Del.)
Jacob Woodburn (Greensboro, S.C.)

The NCWA's full Scholar All-America release can be viewed here.