Benjamin Schmitz
Benjamin Schmitz
  • Year:
    JR
  • Hometown:
    Mt. Carmel, Iowa
  • High School:
    Carroll (Kuemper)

Bio

Why did you choose Morningside? The atmosphere

Favorite music artist? Tyler, the Creator

Favorite place to visit? Okoboji

2021-22 Match-by-Match Results

Def. Chandler Turner (Doane), 12-3
Lost to Thomas Ivey (Concordia), 8-1
Def. Tyler Halloran (Briar Cliff), 8-0
Def. Yusef Nelson (Chadron State), 6-5
Lost to John Babineau (Augustana), 10-6
Def. Thomas Ivey (Concordia), 10-1
Def. Camden Baker (York), Fall, :42
Lost to Bishop Murray (Nebraska-Kearney), 13-3
Def. Estevan Encinias (Doane), 16-6
Def. Ethan Woods (University of Saint Mary), 5-1
Lost to Hector Serratos (Nebraska-Kearney), 10-1
Def. Carter Logue (Simpson College ), 11-9
Def. Brandon Foster (BV), 4-2, OT
Lost to Trenton McManus (Minnesota State Mankato), 6-2
Won by forfeit vs. DWU
Lost to CaRon Watson (BCU), 9-1
Lost to Zach Ouillette (MVC), 7-3
Lost to Jeremy McPherson (Tex. Wesleyan), 8-6
Lost to Eddie Daniel (Ottawa), 5-4
Lost to Seth I’nama (BC), 2-1
Lost to Isaac Agabin (Concordia), fall, 2:21

2020-21 Match-by-Match Results

Def. Anthony Aragon (York) (TF 16-0 5:00)
Lost to Shea Ruffridge (Grand View) (TF 18-2 3:53)
Def. Lane Eggen (Morningside) (Dec 5-4)
Lost to Daniel Vargas (Doane) (MD 20-8)
Lost to Kaleb Frank (Montana St.-Northern) (Fall 1:37)
Def. Isaac Stalcup (Texas Wesleyan) (MD 11-3)
Lost to Omeed Chamanzad (Grand View) (MD, 8-0)
Def. Douglas Melrose (Briar Cliff) (Fall, :15)
Def. Chase Johnson (Central Methodist) (TF, 16-0)
Lost to Johnathon Ortegon (Wayland Baptist) (Fall, 5:33)
Def. Marcelo Perez (Briar Cliff) (Dec., 7-2)
Lost to Gabe Gray (Wayland Baptist) (Dec., 5-4)
Def. Joseph Pangelinan (Jamestown) (Fall, 2:00)
Won by forfeit vs. MSU-Northern
Won by forfeit vs. Hastings
Won by forfeit vs. Midland
Lost to Seth I`nama (Briar Cliff) (Dec 9-7)
Def. Juan Lugo (Briar Cliff) (Fall 2:49)
Def. Tyler Halloran (Briar Cliff) (MD 14-5)
Def. Marcelo Perez (Briar Cliff) (Fall 1:16)
Def. Arie Reyes (Waldorf) (Fall 2:03)
Lost to Seth I’nama (Briar Cliff), (Dec., 12-5)
Lost to Kavika Aholelei (Hastings) by fall, 2:41

News Mentions

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Morningside wrestlers shine in home tournament

SIOUX CITY – Nine Morningside grapplers, highlighted by champions Benjamin Schmitz and Jakob Jerabek, placed at the Dave Edmonds Open...

February 4, 2023

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Mustangs cruise to victory over Northwestern

ORANGE CITY, IOWA – Morningside wrestling remained unbeaten in Great Plains Athletic Conference play with a 38-6 win over Northwestern...

January 25, 2023

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Partial Mustang squad competes in Central Invitational

PELLA, IOWA – While part of Morningside’s men’s wrestling team was competing in the 2023 US Marine Corps NWCA Multi-Division...

January 7, 2023

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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

Photos

Benjamin Schmitz action photo 1
  • Dakota Wesleyan University
Benjamin Schmitz action photo 2
  • Doane
  • Midland
  • Hastings