Zach Carnes

Height:

6-0
Weight:

285
Hometown:

Vadnais Heights, Minn.
Year:

So.
High School:

White Bear Lake
Major:

Exercise Science

Bio

Why did you pick Concordia: It has the #1 dining hall in Minnesota

Post Graduation plans: PT school

The CARNES File

Favorite food: Chicken bake

Favorite restaurant: Chipotle

Favorite Movie: Cars 1

Favorite TV/ Streaming Series: Gravity Falls

Favorite musical group: Maroon 5

Go-to Karaoke song: As She Walks Away
If I could have a super power it would be: Super speed

If I were famous it would be for: Being a big fella
Favorite professional sports team: Vikings
Favorite professional athlete growing up: Joe Mauer
My dream job is: Physical therapist

If I could play another sport (other than Wrestling) I would play: Pro jumproping

News mentions

Chris Acuna gets the upper hand in his match at 157 in the Cobbers' dual with #3 Augsburg. Acuna scored a 4-3 win over #12 Karsen Otis.

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February 13, 2026

Cobbers Close Out Dual-Meet Schedule Against #3 Augsburg

Concordia renewed its rivalry with former MIAC opponent Augsburg and the No.3-ranked Auggies were able to come away with a 44-3 win in the final dual meet of the year for both teams.

February 13, 2026

Jack Major goes for the takedown in his quarterfinal match at 141. He went 4-0 on the day and was one of two Cobbers to claim weight class titles.

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February 07, 2026

Depth Is Rewarded At Cobber Last Shot Invite

Concordia showed off its depth at the 2nd annual Cobber Last Shot Invite. CC came away with a pair of weight-class winners, 10 Top 3 finishers, 14 Top 5 places and 18 podium finishers.

February 07, 2026

Senior Aidan Ruddy was one of four Cobber wrestlers to post a pair of bonus point wins on Day 2 at the NWCA National Duals.

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January 10, 2026

Bonus Point Saturday

It was bonus point Saturday for the Cobbers on Day 2 at the NWCA National Duals Meet. Concordia posted 13 bonus point wins in their two matches as they beat Albion (Mich.) and Olivet (Mich.).

January 10, 2026

Senior Mason Swanson gets his opponent on his back on his way to a pin and the title in the 285-lb Red Division at the MSU Moorhead Dragon Open.

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December 07, 2025

Swanson And Acuna Claim Titles To Lead Cobbers At Dragon Open

Senior Mason Swanson and first-year standout Chris Acuna led the Cobber charge across 8th Steet at the annual MSU Moorhead Dragon Open. Swanson and Acuna both won their weight divisions and paced a Concordia contingent that posted four Top 3 finishes and eight podium places.

December 07, 2025

Sophomore Brody Duke was one of two Cobber wrestlers to lose by decision in Concordia's first dual meet of the year at Division I North Dakota St.

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November 13, 2025

Cobbers Open Dual Season At DI North Dakota St.

Concordia ventured across the Red River for its opening dual meet of the season and lost 46-0 to NCAA Division I opponent North Dakota State.

November 13, 2025

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