Navarro Nanpuya Crowned National Champion

PARK CITY, Kan. – Navarro Nanpuya completed his dominant run through the 184-pound bracket, becoming Georgetown College's first-ever individual champion and All-American at the NAIA National Championships on Saturday night in the Heartland Credit Union Arena.

Wrestling the No. 1 seed and 2025 national runner-up in Tyson Beauperthuy, Nanpuya was unfazed. Nanpuya got the match's first takedown just over a minute into the first round before an escape granted Beauperthuy a point with about 30 seconds remaining in the period.

The second period saw Beauperthuy, who entered the championship match an undefeated 27-0, come out more aggressive, with Nanpuya standing up to the challenge. Nanpuya recorded a second takeover with 48 seconds remaining to lead 6-1.

The third period saw Nanpuya get a quick escape to add a point and his final takedown of the evening at the 1:38 mark to build out the insurmountable 10-1 advantage. Beauperthuy added an escape with 35 seconds remaining, but Nanpuya went on to win 11-2, a major decision, becoming Georgetown College's first-ever National Finalist, National Champion, and All-American.

For his undefeated run, Nanpuya won Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament.

On Friday night, Nanpuya took down No. 3-seeded Tre Morrisette in the semifinals via a 9-5 decision to reach the finals after dismantling the No. 2 seed Kendall Norfleet in the quarterfinals.

Day One Recap
Day Two Recap

HOW IT HAPPENED – DAY THREE
184: No. 7 Navarro Nanpuya def. No. 1 Tyson Beauperthuy (Doane) (MD 11-2)

HOW HE GOT HERE
184: No. 7 Navarro Nanpuya def. Zahquel Davis (Brewton-Parker) (Fall 3:31)
184: No. 7 Navarro Nanpuya def. No. 10 August Batson (Southeastern) (MD 11-1)
184: No. 7 Navarro Nanpuya def. No. 2 Kendall Norfleet (Life) (SV 4-3)
184: No. 7 Navarro Nanpuya def. No. 3 Tre Morrisette (Life) (Dec 9-5)

W-L Record at NAIA National Championships:
Leland Reeves: 1-2
Doug Dittmer: 2-2
Navarro Nanpuya: 5-0
Marcus James: 2-2
Luke Cox: 3-2