Central College sophomore wrestler Rob Areyano was named the team’s Most Valuable Performer as Coach Eric Van Kley recently released the team’s six postseason awards. Areyano was appointed MVP based on a vote by his teammates. He went 23-2 at 149 pounds and qualified for the NCAA Division III Championships. The national meet was cancelled due to COVID-19 and all of the qualifiers were awarded All-American status.

Daniel Radcliffe was chosen as the Lawrence Award winner as the team’s hardest worker by the other wrestlers. He finished his Central career with 101 wins and four all-conference honors.

The final award voted on by the team, Luke Condy was chosen as the Outstanding Freshman. The 165-pounder started in the dual lineup for most of the season and earned top-six finishes at four tournaments. He finished with a 17-15 record, including eight pins. The coaching staff appointed Duncan Lee as the program’s Most Improved Performer and selected Nathan Fritz for the Coaches’ Award. Both Lee and Fritz qualified for the national meet. Lee went 27-6 and Fritz was 24-4 this season. Senior Tanner Zimmerman was given the Academic Achievement Award as the wrestler with the highest cumulative GPA.