MANHEIM, Pa. -- The National Wrestling Coaches' Association (NWCA) has announced its annual Scholar All-America awards for the 2025-26 season. Minnesota State Moorhead had Pedro Velazquez, Parker Benz, Damon Ferguson, Edon Davis and Jonas Anez honored. 

Velazquez earns his second Scholar All-America honor as a Business Administration major at MSUM. Benz, a finance major, also makes his second appearance on a Scholar All-America Team. The same is true for Ferguson, an elementary inclusive education major and Davis, an actuarial science major. Anez, an exercise science major, collect his third NWCA Scholar All-America Award in 2025-26. 

A total of 433 student-athletes, representing 64 of the 71 Division II institutions, were honored for their success in the classroom while competing throughout the season.This year's class includes 165 multiple-time honorees and 51 student-athletes who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA. 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.

 "These student-athletes have demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence both on the mat and in the classroom. We commend their dedication and the example they set for the sport." — NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer

Award Criteria

• All-American at the 2026 NCAA DII National Championships and 3.00 GPA
• National Qualifier to the 2026 NCAA DII National Championships and 3.25 GPA
• Competed in 4 or more events and 3.5 GPA