Bio

General: Moves up a weight class in his sophomore year to the 157-pound weight class.

Freshman (2018-19): Wrestled in 11 matches ... notched a record of 4-16 in his first year.

High School: Qualified for the South Dakota State Wrestling Meet his freshman year at the 126-pound weight class ... also qualified his junior season at the 138-pound weight class ... wrestled for four years on varsity ... also participated in football for four years.

Personal: Born May 20, 2000 ... son of Joann and Mike Messersmith ... a history education major.