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University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

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2024-25 Wrestling

Zach Jacobson, UWEC Photography
Zach Jacobson, UWEC Photography
Zach Jacobson, UWEC Photography

Drew Kested

  • Weight 141
  • Year Junior
  • Hometown Sterling, Ill.
  • High School Sterling

Biography

Awards & Honors


2023-24
Season record of 21-16, including a 6-9 mark in dual matches...Won five times via fall, three times by technical fall and four times by major decision.

2022-23
Season record of 16-10, earning one win via fall and three by technical fall...Placed sixth at the Roger Williams Invitational.

High School

Attended Sterling...Wrestling: Two-time state qualifier in Illinois, finishing fifth in 2A as a junior and sixth as a senior...Finished career with 132-32 record...Two-time team MVP...Team captain as a senior...Winner of Roscoe Eades award as a senior, given to the top male student-athlete in the school's class...First team all-conference as a junior and second team as a senior.

Personal

Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire?

Atmosphere.

Why did you choose Division III?

I wanted to pursue wrestling and an education and I felt Eau Claire gave me the best opportunity to do that.

Who is your role model? Why are they important to you?

My role model is my dad because he's someones who's always pushed my to be my best self.

What is the best sports movie/show/series?

"Vision Quest"

Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23Freshman

    141 lbs
  • 2023-24Sophomore

    141 lbs
  • 2024-25Junior

    141 lbs