Pictured clockwise from top left: Bradley Bones, RJ Manski, AJ Berryhill, Izaak Hendrix, Damian Fernandez, Ryder Nelson, Cheyzen Quevedo, Leonardo Michel, Hesston Likens, and Samuel Platz.

Men's Wrestling 10/29/2026 3:00:00 PM Clayton Messerle, Assistant Athletic Director

Warriors Add Championship Pedigree in Ten-Man Men's Wrestling Recruiting Class

SALEM, Ore. – Continuing to build momentum within one of the NAIA's premier wrestling conferences, the Corban University Men's Wrestling program has announced the addition of ten student-athletes as part of its 2026-27 recruiting class. The incoming group features state champions, state placers, district champions, and nationally recognized competitors from across Oregon, California, Washington, Idaho, and Arizona.

The recruiting class spans weight classes from 125 pounds through heavyweight and includes multiple state champions, all-state selections, and club wrestling standouts. The group will look to strengthen the Warriors' lineup as Corban continues its pursuit of success within the Cascade Collegiate Conference and on the national stage.

Berryhill gives the Warriors another proven heavyweight competitor. The Arizona native qualified for the state tournament in all four years of high school, placing three times and ultimately winning a state championship. In addition, he earned All-American recognition and competed in both wrestling and football throughout his prep career. Berryhill plans to major in agricultural science and pursue a career in farming and ranching.

Bones brings championship credentials to Corban after a dominant high school career in Idaho. A three-time state placer, district champion, and two-time district finalist, Bones also captured three Idaho state championships during his prep career.

He plans to major in forensic psychology with the goal of becoming a police officer.

Fernandez brings a wealth of championship experience to Corban. The Burlington-Edison product was a three-time state placer and three-time district champion while helping his team finish fourth at the state tournament in 2023. He also earned First Team All-Conference honors twice during his prep career.

Fernandez plans to major in criminal justice and pursue a future career in law enforcement.

Hendrix joins the Warriors following a successful multi-sport career at McNary High School. A two-time state wrestling qualifier and district runner-up, he also competed in football and track and field throughout his prep years. His size, athleticism, and experience competing across multiple sports give him tremendous upside entering the collegiate ranks.

Hendrix intends to study criminal justice.

Likens enters Corban as one of the most accomplished wrestlers in the recruiting class. The Medford native captured an Oregon state championship while becoming a four-time state placer and multiple-time district champion. He was also a standout pole vaulter, finishing as a state runner-up and ranking among the top performers in school history.

A valedictorian with a 4.6 weighted GPA, Likens plans to major in biomedical sciences and pursue a career as an orthodontist.

Manski joins the Warriors after competing at Umpqua Community College. Prior to his collegiate career, he established himself as one of California's top lightweight wrestlers at Folsom High School, compiling a 44-11 record, winning a conference championship, placing fourth at the Sac-Joaquin Masters Tournament, and qualifying for the California State Championships. Manski also earned state titles through both SCWAY and CAUSA competitions and qualified for the Fargo National Championships in freestyle wrestling.

He'll look to continue the pursuit of a degree in forensic psychology while competing as a Warrior.

Michel becomes part of the Warrior family following an impressive prep career at Stayton High School. A four-time First Team All-Conference selection, three-time conference champion wrestler, and three-time All-State performer, he capped his career with First Team All-State honors in 2026 after previously earning Third Team recognition in 2024 and Second Team accolades in 2025. Michel compiled an outstanding 168-22 career record while competing for Salem Elite Mat Club.

He plans to study kinesiology with aspirations of becoming an athletic trainer.

A local standout, Nelson arrives from West Salem High School after spending four years in the Titans' wrestling program. He captured the Larry Owings Invitational championship and competed for both Salem Elite Wrestling Club and West Salem Mat Club. His family wrestling roots run deep, as his father competed collegiately at NCAA DI Oregon State University.

Off the mat, Nelson plans to pursue a ministry degree with the goal of entering pastoral ministry.

Platz arrives in Salem after a remarkable athletic career at Union High School. A four-time wrestling state qualifier, he captured an OSAA state championship and finished as state runner-up twice. Beyond wrestling, Platz excelled in football and track and field, earning all-state recognition on the football field while helping his team make deep postseason runs.

He plans to study intercultural studies at Corban.

Quevedo joins the Warriors after a decorated four-year career at Lake Stevens High School. A district champion and state qualifier, he helped guide Lake Stevens to a third-place finish at the state tournament while earning multiple podium finishes at the district and regional levels. He also competed in football and baseball during his prep career and wrestled with the Lake Stevens Wrestling Club.

Quevedo plans to major in kinesiology while pursuing a career as a physical therapist.

With multiple state champions, numerous state placers, and standout competitors from across the western United States, Harris' 2026-27 recruiting class provides a strong foundation for the future of Corban Men's Wrestling as the Warriors continue their rise within the CCC and NAIA ranks.