Maryville University Athletics

At Maryville University: Record: 36-49

2013-2014: One of the original transfers who helped lay the
foundation for Maryville Wrestling, a 3 year starter who showed great
discipline in moving down to 197 from Hwt for the team. He has shown
discipline and perseverance in dealing with adversity during this year
and during his career, placed 5th at the Kaufman/Brand Tournament,
selected Wrestler of the Week 2 times, OOOSSS Award Winner once,
selected as top Outstanding Junior Scholar and received the Rebounding
Power Award, earned his 3rd Letter.

2012-2013 Season: went 12-16 (2-5 duals)…placed third at William Penn Open going 5-1…came up big in Lindenwood dual with a 3-1 overtime victory to help secure the Saints 21-13 win…had a match clintching 16-1 technical fall win to record 4 point to give the Saints a 22-21 comeback victory over Ouachita Baptist…was Maryville Wrestler of the Week for his performances at William Penn, Lindenwood, and Ouachita Baptist…OOOSSS Award winner for his outstanding wins in Lindenwood and Ouachita Baptists duals…went 1-2 NCAA regionals

Honors and Awards
2014 Maryville Wrestler of the Week (2 times)
2014 Maryville OOOSSS Award Winner (once)
2014 Maryville Outstanding Junior Scholar Award
2014 Maryville Rebounding Power Award
2014 Maryville Letterman
2013, Wrestler of the Week (3)
2013, OOOSSS Award Winner (2)
2012, Maryville Wrestling Inaugural Team
2012, Wrestler of Week (UCM Open)
2011-2012 Finished 1-2…Wrestler of Week for performance in UCM Open

At Nebraska Omaha:
2010-11: Did not play due to injury.

High School: A 2009 graduate of Millard South HS…a four-time place-winner in Nebraska Class A State Tournament…was state champion his junior and senior year…placed third as a sophomore and fourth as a freshman…compiled a 159-27 career record including a 86-8 mark in his last two seasons…Class A Wrestler of the Year for 2008-09…honorable mention All-American by USA Wrestling Magazine…Greater Omaha Sports Committee Wrestler of the Year…Judo Cornhusker State Champion...was coached by his father, Doug Denson…also participated in football and track…older brother Aaron is coaching wrestling at Maryville.

High School Record:     Career Record: 159-27