Will Freking

Will Freking
Will Freking
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    197
  • Hometown:
    Alpha, Minn.
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • High School:
    Jackson County Central
  • Major:
    Business & Masters in Business Analytics
Bio
Why did you pick Concordia: Amazing culture and academics 
Post Graduation plans: Law school
Volunteer activities: Dorothy Day Pantry, Ruby's Pantry, New Life Center 
 
The FREKING File
Favorite food: Pork loin 
Favorite restaurant: Sammy's pizza 
Favorite Movie: Shin Godzilla 
Favorite TV/ Streaming Series: Severance 
Favorite musical group: America 
Go-to Karaoke song: Hooked on a Feeling 
The place in the world I most want to visit: Switzerland 
If I could have a super power it would be: Be able to see into the future 
If I were famous it would be for: Being jacked 
Favorite professional sports team: MN Vikings 
Favorite professional athlete growing up: Daniel Cormier  
My dream job is: Defense contractor 
If I could play another sport (other than Wrestling) I would play: Cup stacking 
News mentions
Sam Dioszeghy, Will Freking, Zaniyan Iron Eyes, Jack Major and Mason Swanson all received NWCA Scholar All-American honors.
Cobbers Place Five On NWCA Individual Scholar All-American List

Concordia had five student-athletes receive National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Men’s Individual Scholar All-American honors.

Senior Kie Anderson was one of six Cobbers to post podium finishes at the NCAA Region VII meet. Anderson finished with three wins for the meet.
Cobbers Place Six On Podium At NCAA Region Meet

Concordia had six wrestlers finish in the Top 8 of their weight class at the NCAA Region VII Meet. First-year athlete Chris Acuna led CC with a 5th-place finish.

Chris Acuna won both of his matches on Day 1 at the NCAA Region VII meet and advanced to the semifinals in the 157-lb weight bracket.
Acuna And Major Lead Cobbers On Day 1 At NCAA Region Meet

Chris Acuna and Jack Major led Concordia on Day 1 at the NCAA Region VII Meet. Both wrestlers advanced to the semifinals of their weight classes and are one win away from qualifying for the NCAA Championship Meet.

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.
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.

Cobbers Celebrate Senior Night with Dominant Win Over Jamestown
Cobbers Celebrate Senior Night with Dominant Win Over Jamestown

After dropping the first two matches of the night, Concordia-Moorhead rattled off eight straight victories, including seven consecutive wins in contested bouts, to surge past the University of Jamestown (N.D.) in a 32–9 dual triumph on Thursday evening.

Chris Acuna led Concordia at the Pete Willson Invite (Ill.). Acuna went 4-2 over the two days and finished seventh in the 157-lb weight division.
Acuna's Podium Finish Leads Cobbers In Illinois

First-Year athlete Chris Acuna led Concordia at the prestigious Pete Willson Invite hosted by Wheaton (Ill.). Acuna went 4-2 over the two days and finished seventh in the 157-lb weight division.

Nick Ankeny gets the upper hand in his match at 165 in the Cobbers' dual at MSU Moorhead. Ankeny posted an 8-3 win in his match.
Early Deficit Costs Cobbers At MSU Moorhead

Concordia returned to dual-meet action as they renewed their rivalry with MSU Moorhead. The Cobbers couldn’t overcome an early 13-point deficit and lost 35-13.

Xander Spray gets the upper hand in his first match of the day at the North Country Open. (Photo courtesy of Jordan Modjeski, SJU Sports Info)
Collegeville Is Kind To The Cobbers

Less than 24 hours after cruising past host St. John's in a dual meet, the Cobbers came away with four weight-class titles and 17 Top 3 finishes at the annual SJU North Country Open.

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.
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.).

Senior Nate Kisgen earned one of the three Cobber victories in their dual meet at DII Univ. of Sioux Falls.
Cobbers Tamed By Cougars in Final Dual of 2025

Concordia finished off the 2025 portion of its schedule by falling 34-13 at Division II Univ. of Sioux Falls. Kie Anderson, Nate Kisgen and Will Freking picked up the wins for the Cobbers.

Senior Kie Anderson led the Cobbers at the Augsburg Invite. He went 3-1 and finished third in the gold bracket.
Return To Invite Action Brings Double-Digit Place Winner Total

Concordia returned to multi-team invitational action after a 3-week break and came away with 10 podium finishes at the annual Augsburg Invite. The Cobbers brought a contingent of 21 athletes to the meet with 13 wrestling in the gold division and eight participating in the freshmen bracket.   

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.
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.

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