John Diener
John Diener
  • Year:
    SR
  • Hometown:
    Kaukauna, Wis.
  • High School:
    Kaukauna

Bio

Best experience you've had at Morningside? qualifying for nationals

Favorite TV show? That 70's Show

2021-22 Match-by-Match Results

Def. Colton Woods (Air Force), Fall, 6:15
Lost to Warren Carr (Wyoming), 6-3
Def. Shadi Mitwalli (Minot State), 8-1
Lost to Colton Woods (Air Force), 3-1, OT
Def. Jeaven Scdoris (Concordia), 7-0
Lost to Alek Martin (South Dakota State), 12-6
Def. Brady Earhart (Texas Wesleyan), 14-3
Def. Riley Dement (Hastings), Fall, 2:10
Def. Camden Baarda (Grand View), Fall, :49
Def. Sam Kallem (Grand View), 10-8, OT
Def. Kevon Davenport, (Nebraska), forfeit
Def. Trevor Anderson (Grand View), forfeit
Def. Jonah Siebert (BV), Fall, 1:55
Def. Josh Bower (Simpson), 14-1
Def. Isaiah Schannep (BV), 4-1
Lost to Kyle Rathman (Minnesota State Mankato), Fall, 1:20
Def. Chris Martinez (Simpson), Fall, 1:00
Def. Isaiah Schannep (BV) 2-0
Lost to DeVille Dentis (MSU-Mankato), 9-7
Def. Zach Sato (UW-Eau Claire, Fall, 2:15
Def. Tommy Klemesrud (DWU), Fall, 1:15
Def. Andrew Shea (BCU), Fall, 2:45
Def. Colin Silverthorn (MSU-Northern), by fall
Def. Andrew Shea (BCU), fall, 2:01
Lost to Andreus Bond (Southeastern), 2-1
Def. Anthony Erickson (MVC), by fall
Def. Jack Latimer (GVC), 4-2
Def. Steven Weathers (Mo. Baptist), Fall, 1:07
Lost to Keegan Luton (Oklahoma City), 3-2
Def. Erik Rodriguez (NWC), by fall, :32
Won by forfeit vs. Hastings
Won by fall over Steven Aranda (Midland), 1:12
Def. Tristan Zampila (Doane), 3-1
Def. Hunter Wagner (Ottawa), by fall, 2:19
Def. Steven Aranda (Midland), fall, 5:45
Def. Andrew Shea (BC), tech. fall, 6:47
Def. Dustin Zamilpa (Doane), 4-1
Def. Michael Murphy (Corban), 6-5
Lost to Ryan Moore (Thomas More), 12-4
Def. Jovon Mitchell (Missouri Valley), fall, 3:32
Lost to Blake Montrie (Lourdes), 5-2

2020-21 Match-By-Match Results

Def. Gage Maxwell (Hannibal-LaGrange) (Fall 1:41)
Def. Issiah Burks (Concordia) (Fall 1:43)
Def. Jacob Hamilton (Jamestown) (Fall 1:16)
Lost to Tanner Abbas (Grand View) (Dec 8-4)
Lost to Issiah Burks, Concordia, 3-2
Def. Giovanny Bonilla (Grand View) (MD, 10-2)
Def. Brock Bushfield (Montana St.-Northern) (Dec. 9-2)
Def. Jason Chambers (Texas Wesleyan) (Fall, 3:24)
Def. Andrew Mahoney (Oklahoma Wesleyan) (Dec. 10-3)
Def. Alex Newberry (Arizona Christian) (Dec. 7-2)
Def. Riley Dement (Hastings) (Dec 8-3)
Def. Trey Fischbach (Dickinson State) (Fall 6:35)
Def. Andrew Shea (Briar Cliff) (Fall 1:13)
Def. Jesus Morrillo (Jamestown) (Fall 3:00)
Def. Dylan Veis (MSU-Northern) (Dec., 5-2, OT)
Def. Riley Dement (Hastings) (Fall, 5:00)
Def. Chase Peterson (Northwestern) (2-1, 3 OT)
Won by forfeit vs. Midland
Won by forfeit vs. Dakota Wesleyan
Def. Tristan Zamilpa (Doane) (Dec. 4-2, SV)
Def. Jeaven Scdris (Concordia) (Fall, 4:36)
Def. Breckin Sperling (Northwestern) (Fall, 3:38)
Lost to Tristan Zamilpa (Doane) (Dec., 3-2)
Def. Tristan Zamilpa (Doane) (Dec., 3-2)
Lost to Jack Latimer (Arizona Christian) (Dec., 7-3)
Def. Ryan Delforge (Ottawa) (Fall, 3:39)
Lost to Marty Margolis (Grand View) (Maj. Dec., 13-0)
Lost to Trevor Anderson (Grand View) (Dec., 4-3)

News Mentions

$item.thumbnailAlt
Diener tops Mustangs' performances at NAIA championships

WICHITA, KAN. – John Diener became Morningside’s 35th All-American, placing eighth in the 149-pound bracket of the 2023 National...

March 4, 2023

$item.thumbnailAlt
11 Mustangs prepare for NAIA nationals

KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the qualifying field for the 2023 NAIA Men’s...

February 27, 2023

$item.thumbnailAlt
Morningside cleans up in GPAC men's wrestling all-conference honors

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – The accolades keep rolling in for Morningside’s men’s wrestling program, as the Great Plains Athletic...

February 23, 2023

$item.thumbnailAlt
Diener repeats as wrestler of the week

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – For the second week in a row, John Diener has been selected as the Great Plains Athletic Conference wrestler of the week.

February 22, 2023

$item.thumbnailAlt
Morningside claims fifth GPAC wrestling tournament championship

CRETE, Neb. – Half of Morningside’s 12 wrestlers in competition at the Great Plains Athletic Conference Championships are champs and...

February 18, 2023

$item.thumbnailAlt
Mustangs set for big championship Saturday after opening rounds

CRETE, Neb. – The Morningside men’s wrestling team put themselves into strong position heading into championship Saturday with big...

February 17, 2023

$item.thumbnailAlt
Diener named GPAC wrestler of the week

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – For the fourth time in five weeks, Morningside has claimed the Great Plains Athletic Conference wrestler of the week...

February 15, 2023

$item.thumbnailAlt
Mustangs split Kansas duals

OTTAWA, KAN. – The much anticipated rematch between Morningside and Ottawa finally came around today, and to Morningside’s...

February 8, 2023

$item.thumbnailAlt
Morningside takes GPAC crown following 3-0 day at GPAC Duals

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Men's wrestling went 3-0 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Duals II, starting the day by running the table...

January 28, 2023

$item.thumbnailAlt
Mustangs rout Chargers in rivalry dual

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Morningside men’s wrestling continued to have success this weekend, crossing paths with the Briar Cliff Chargers,...

January 14, 2023

$item.thumbnailAlt
Grapplers trounce Tigers

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Morningside men’s wrestling hosted Dakota Wesleyan today in its final home dual tonight, defeating the Tigers...

January 11, 2023

$item.thumbnailAlt
Morningside battles top competition at NWCA National Duals

LOUISVILLE, Kent. – The Morningside Mustangs men’s wrestling program had a busy day at the NWCA National Duals in Louisville, Kentucky...

January 6, 2023

$item.thumbnailAlt
Grapplers heat up in wins over Arizona Christian, Embry-Riddle

GLENDALE, ARIZ. – The Mustangs headed south to end 2022’s matches in Arizona, as Arizona Christian University rolled out the (welcome)...

December 17, 2022

$item.thumbnailAlt
Mustangs set aside the Jimmies in GPAC wrestling

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Morningside dominated its second-straight Great Plains Athletic Conference opponent, setting Jamestown aside 43-10 in the...

December 9, 2022

$item.thumbnailAlt
Mustangs show depth in BVU Open

STORM LAKE, IOWA – Morningside continued its bid to gain some experience against tough opponents in the Buena Vista University Open...

December 3, 2022

$item.thumbnailAlt
Morningside earns first dual win of 2022-23 season

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – The Mustangs opened up their Great Plains Athletic Conference wrestling season tonight, picking up a 35-6 dual...

November 22, 2022

$item.thumbnailAlt
Mustangs open season at Dakota Wesleyan Open

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Morningside men’s wrestling team competed in the Dakota Wesleyan University Open this weekend, getting its first...

November 12, 2022

Photos

John Diener action photo 1
  • Concordia @ Long Lines Family Rec Center, Sioux City, Iowa
John Diener action photo 2
  • Dakota Wesleyan University
John Diener action photo 3
  • Briar Cliff University
John Diener action photo 4
  • Briar Cliff University
John Diener action photo 5
  • Doane
  • Midland
  • Hastings
John Diener action photo 6
  • Doane
  • Midland
  • Hastings
John Diener action photo 7
  • Doane
  • Midland
  • Hastings