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University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

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2024-25 Wrestling

Shane Opatz, UWEC Photography

Sloan Welch

  • Weight 285
  • Year Sophomore
  • Hometown Arpin, Wis.
  • High School Auburndale

Biography

Awards & Honors
  • 2023-24
    • NWCA Scholar All-American
    • Hawk Classic champion (285 pounds)
2023-24
Named an NWCA Scholar All-American...Season record of 26-6 as a freshman, winning 21 times by fall to set a new single-season program record along with teammate Jared Stricker...His 21 pins are the most by a freshman in school history...Went 7-0 in dual matches...Finished with a 1-2 record against ranked opponents...Won a title at the Hawk Classic.

High School
Attended Auburndale...Wrestling: WIAA state champion at 220 pounds in 2023...Three-time state tournament qualifier...Placed fourth at state in 2021...Three-time member of the all-conference first team, and also earned second team all-conference honors once...Baseball: Three-time letterwinner...All-conference honoree...Two-time team captain...Football: First team all-conference selection on the offensive line, and a two-time second team all-conference pick as a linebacker.

Personal
Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire?

Kark.

Why do you choose to play Division III?
More community.

Who is your role model/mentor? Why are they important to you?
My dad. He has mde me the man I am today.

What is your pregame meal?
PB&J.

What is your favorite movie/show/TV series?
"Breaking Bad"

Where is your favorite place to study on campus?
My room.

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    285 lbs
  • 2024-25Sophomore

    285 lbs