Maryville University Athletics

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2020-21(COVID Shortened Season): Caleb gained valuable experience, and as a Varsity starter received the following awards. Most Improved, Outstanding Redshirt Sophomore, Most Falls, NWCA Scholar All American, NWCA DII All Academic National Team Champions, Dr. Lombardi Saint Award, Varsity Letter Award, DII Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award, 3X Academic All-Conference. Caleb was a big part in helping the team win its 4th consecutive NWCA DII All-Academic Team National Championship. Caleb is a “Leader by Example” on and off the mat. “Obi-Wan” brings a great attitude to the Dojo, and makes it a “Better Place”. He is a “Positive Force on our Team.
 
Word that Describe Caleb: Strong, Obi-Wan, Tilter, Improvement, Gained Valuable Experience, Determined, Focused, Young and Hungry, Academic Focus, Work Power, Attitude, Tough, Loyal.

2019-20: Caleb has been a valuable addition to the Team on and off the mat. He brings "Work Power", Commitment and a Great Attitude to the Dojo every day. He is always improving. He finished his RS-Freshman campaign with a 5-9 record. Caleb earned the Dr. Lombardi Saint Award, is an NWCA Scholar All- American, the Staying Power Award, and was elected to the Geico GLVC Team Academic All-Conference team for the second time. "Obi Wan" makes our Dojo a much “Better Place”.

2018-19: Caleb brings his best to our Dojo and to the classroom every day. “Obi-Wan” wrestled unattached at three different weight classes this season, placing at four
open tournaments and compiled a 13-11 record. Caleb placed 4th at the Kaufman/Brand/Bayly Open, 6th at the Pat “Flash” Flanagan Open, 7th at the Greyhound Open, and 6th at the Missouri Valley Open. Caleb’s positive attitude and commitment to excellence earned him the Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Warrior Award, the
Outstanding Redshirt Award, the Dr. Lombardi Saint Award. Caleb earned the Redshirt Scholar Award for having the highest GPA of all Freshmen on the team.
For his performances, Caleb earned the Wrestler of the Week and OOOSSS Award four times. The “Best is Yet to Come” for Obi-Wan.
 
HONORS & AWARDS 2020 NWCA Scholar All-American
2020 Rebounding Power Award
2020 Dr. Lombardi Saint Award
2020 GLVC All-Academic (2x)
2019 WOW & OOOSSS Award (4)
2019 Redshirt Scholar Award
2019 Outstanding Redshirt
2019 Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Warrior Award
2019 Dr. Lombardi Saint Award

HIGH SCHOOL
Caleb is a graduate of Fort Zumwalt South in St. Peters, MO where he qualified twice for the MSHSAA Class 3 State Wrestling Championships. As a senior, Caleb was a district champion and a champion at the prestigious Gateway Athletic Conference Tournament. Caleb also earned the Fort Zumwalt South Wrestling Scholar Athlete Award.

High School career record: 77-24
Freshman: 4-5 
Sophomore: 21-7 
Junior: 25-7
Senior: 27-5

ABOUT CALEB
Birthday: 5/22/00
Nickname: Obi Wan Knobel (OB1)
Parents: Andria and David Knobel
Siblings: Emily and Zack Knobel
HS coach’s name(s): Todd Sanker, Rudy Gonzalez, Kevin Moresco, Waylon Smith
Greatest moment in wrestling: Any victorious overtime
People who have had the greatest influence in your life: My coaches, friends, and parents
Favorite athlete: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Favorite entertainer: Hall and Oates
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite book: The Bible
Favorite wrestling move: Easton Tilt
Favorite quote: “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?”
Craziest ambition: Own a thriving chain of coffee shops.
If I could meet one person: Atticus Finch
I came to Maryville because: The opportunities and the culture of the Maryville Wrestling program.
Best sports advice ever received: Focus on the process not the outcome.?
Treasured possessions: My shades, ukulele, etc.
Something people don’t know about me: I'm a state champion in drafting
10 years from now: Cooking up a mean breakfast for my wife and kids.