By FHSU Sports Information
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MANHEIM, Penn. – The Fort Hays State wrestling team had six individuals earn All-Academic honors from the National Wrestling Coaches Association. In order for a student-athlete to be nominated to the Division II All-Academic Team, he must have a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale, with that benchmark at 3.0 for those who qualified for the 2018 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships. The athlete must also be in at least a second full year at his school, and have competed in a minimum of six dates of competition.
Senior Rakim Dean, juniors Dy’Juan Carney and Micquille Robinson, sophomores Brandon Ball and Conrad Cole and true freshman Brody Lewis were all named to the All-Academic team.
Rakim Dean earned All-Academic honors for his work within the Health and Human Performance realm. The Wichita, Kan. native completed his senior season with an overall record of 33-12 and went 29-7 against Division II opponents. Dean qualified for the NCAA DII Championships and was ranked No. 12 in the 197-pound weight class.
Dy’Juan Carney earned a spot on the All-Academic team for his work within the Mathematics field. Carney completed his junior year with a 19-16 overall record, including a 12-12 clip among Division II competition.
Micquille Robinson makes the All-Academic team for his dedication in the Technology Studies field. The junior finished the season with a 15-13 overall record.
Brandon Ball earned All-Academic honors for his work within the Technology Studies realm. The Great Bend, Kan. native finished the year ranked No. 12 in the 141-pound weight class. He qualified for his second consecutive National Championships and finished the season with a 34-7 overall record and a 24-6 record against Division II opponents.
Conrad Cole makes the All-Academic team for his efforts in the Finance field. Cole finished the season with a 16-17 overall record. He also went 10-13 against Division II competition in his sophomore campaign.
True Freshman Brody Lewis earned the honor in the Agriculture realm. Lewis wrestled in the 149-pound weight class this season.