Zander Ernst
Zander Ernst
  • Year:
    SO
  • Hometown:
    Aurelia, Iowa
  • High School:
    Sergeant Bluff-Luton
News mentions
Morningside sends seven to men's wrestling naionals
Two Mustangs earn All-American honors at NAIA Men's Wrestling Championship

PARK CITY, KAN. – Hunter DeJong and Zander Ernst headlined Morningside’s delegation to the 2024 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men’s Wrestling Championship, bringing a pair of All-American honors back to Sioux City. 

Eight Mustangs receive GPAC honors
Eight Mustangs receive GPAC honors

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Three Morningside wrestlers earned first team all-GPAC and five other Mustangs were honored by the conference Wednesday morning.

Morningside sends seven to men's wrestling naionals
Morningside sends seven to men's wrestling nationals

KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics revealed its list of qualifiers for the 2024 Men’s Wrestling National Championship, advancing an additional pair of Mustangs to the NAIA event, bringing Morningside’s field on the championship stage to seven men.

Morningside finishes runner-up, qualifies five for NAIA Championships
Morningside finishes runner-up, qualifies five for NAIA Championships

SEWARD, Neb. – Five Morningside wrestlers earned automatic bids to the NAIA Championships and the Mustangs placed second as a team at the GPAC Championships Friday and Saturday in Seward, Nebraska.

Morningside men's wrestling wins three of four duals at GPAC Duals
Morningside men's wrestling wins three of four duals at GPAC Duals

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – It was a busy day inside the Long Lines Family Recreation Center Saturday, as the No. 17 Mustangs battled four opponents as a part of the GPAC Duals Day 2 in Sioux City.

Mustangs defeat Dakota Wesleyan, climb to No. 17 in NAIA
Mustangs defeat Dakota Wesleyan, climb to No. 17 in NAIA

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Mustangs men’s wrestling team remained undefeated in GPAC dual competition with a 23-20 win over Dakota Wesleyan in Mitchell Wednesday night.

Morningside faces strong competition at Missouri Valley
Morningside faces strong competition at Missouri Valley

MARSHALL, Mo. – Jakob Jerabek placed second in his weight class to lead the Mustangs at the Missouri Valley Invite Friday and Saturday in Marshall, Missouri.

Mustangs rout Raiders 40-11 in 2024 dual debut
Mustangs rout Raiders in 2024 dual debut

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – The near-whiteout conditions outside of the Hindman-Hobbs Center tonight weren’t enough to cool off a Morningside men’s wrestling team that was looking to get a hot start to the second stanza of its conference slate, where the Mustangs scored a decisive victory over Northwestern’s Red Raiders, 40-11.

Morningside wrestling battles at Central
Morningside wrestling battles at Central

PELLA, Iowa – The Mustangs were back in full force Saturday, taking on competition at the Central Under Armour Invitational in Pella, Iowa. 

Mustangs open season at DWU Open
Mustangs open season at DWU Open

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Mustangs opened the 2023-24 season against a strong field that included five NCAA Division II teams ranked in the NWCA Top 25 team rankings Saturday in Mitchell.

Mustangs tabbed favorites in men's wrestling preseason poll
Mustangs tabbed favorites in men's wrestling preseason poll

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Mustangs beat out Doane for the top spot in the GPAC Men’s Wrestling Preseason Coaches’ Poll, announced by the conference Wednesday.

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Midland @ Mat 3 - GPAC Duals

1/27/2024 2:00 PM CST

#7 Doane @ Mat 3 - GPAC Duals

1/27/2024 3:30 PM CST

Hastings @ Mat 2 - GPAC Duals

1/27/2024 11:00 AM CST

(RV) Briar Cliff @ Mat 2 - GPAC Duals

1/27/2024 5:00 PM CST

Midland @ Mat 3 - GPAC Duals

1/27/2024 2:00 PM CST

#7 Doane @ Mat 3 - GPAC Duals

1/27/2024 3:30 PM CST

Hastings @ Mat 2 - GPAC Duals

1/27/2024 11:00 AM CST

(RV) Briar Cliff @ Mat 2 - GPAC Duals

1/27/2024 5:00 PM CST