Carter Nogle Thunders to All-America Status at 2026 NCAA Championships
3/20/2026 9:49:00 PM | Wrestling
CLEVELAND – Air Force C3C Carter Nogle battled to All-America status, becoming the Falcons' 10th All-American wrestler in program history. Nogle will battle on to the third day of the 2026 NCAA Championships with eyes set on a finish as high as third place.
In the final day of action, Nogle will square off with 2024 All-American (5) Luke Stanich of Lehigh. The winner of the match will take on the winner of (3) Brock Hardy (Nebraska) and (4) Anthony Echemendia (Iowa State) for third place. Ohio State's Jesse Mendez and Oklahoma State's Sergio Vega, the one and two seeds, respectively, will battle for the title. Nogle is the highest seeded wrestler (18) on the 141 podium.
Nogle opened day two action against Bucknell's 23 seed Dylan Chappell, outscoring the Bison, 10-3, with a takedown scored in each period highlighted by a 4-0 third period.
Carter's highlight showing came against three-time NCAA qualifier and six seed Vincent Cornella or Cornell. Nogle put the pressure on early, forcing a stall call on Cornella in the first period. Nogle started the second period in the top position and turned Cornella to his back for four near fall points halfway through the period. Cornella escaped and entered the third period trailing, 4-1. Nogle pushed the pace in the third period, scoring a pair of takedowns with a pair of escapes, the last takedown leading to the fall against Cornella making high-risk decisions at 6:43.
The win secured All-America status and etched Nogle's name in an elite club of Air Force wrestlers to earn the coveted honor.
Riding the high of All-America, Nogle remained focused and kept his eye on the next target as he squared off against four-time NCAA qualifier Wyatt Henson of Lock Haven.
Carter, for the third straight match, scored the first takedown in the first period. For the second straight match, Nogle started the second period on top and turned his opponent to his back for four near fall points. Henson, starting on top in period three, didn't effort to ride Nogle out, conceding an escape point to the Falcon. Henson managed to score a takedown with 10 seconds remaining, met with a quick escape and riding time point award to Nogle. The Falcon claimed the win, 10-5.
Nogle gave up just one takedown and one reversal in three matches at the nation's most prestigious folkstyle wrestling tournament. Nogle's tear through the 141-consolation bracket upped his tournament record to 5-1, turning a first-round loss into a five-match winning streak and NCAA Championship podium.
Day 2
(18) Carter Nogle over (23) Dylan Chappell (Bucknell), 10-3
(18) Carter Nogle over (6) Vince Cornella (Cornell), Fall 6:43
(18) Carter Nogle over (13) Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven), 10-5
Day 1
(15) Elijah Griffin (Rider) over (18) Carter Nogle, 7-4
(18) Carter Nogle over (31) Billy Dkraker (Northwestern), 3-0
(18) Carter Nogle over (17) Caedyn Ricciardi (Navy), 9-4
In the final day of action, Nogle will square off with 2024 All-American (5) Luke Stanich of Lehigh. The winner of the match will take on the winner of (3) Brock Hardy (Nebraska) and (4) Anthony Echemendia (Iowa State) for third place. Ohio State's Jesse Mendez and Oklahoma State's Sergio Vega, the one and two seeds, respectively, will battle for the title. Nogle is the highest seeded wrestler (18) on the 141 podium.
Nogle opened day two action against Bucknell's 23 seed Dylan Chappell, outscoring the Bison, 10-3, with a takedown scored in each period highlighted by a 4-0 third period.
Carter's highlight showing came against three-time NCAA qualifier and six seed Vincent Cornella or Cornell. Nogle put the pressure on early, forcing a stall call on Cornella in the first period. Nogle started the second period in the top position and turned Cornella to his back for four near fall points halfway through the period. Cornella escaped and entered the third period trailing, 4-1. Nogle pushed the pace in the third period, scoring a pair of takedowns with a pair of escapes, the last takedown leading to the fall against Cornella making high-risk decisions at 6:43.
The win secured All-America status and etched Nogle's name in an elite club of Air Force wrestlers to earn the coveted honor.
Riding the high of All-America, Nogle remained focused and kept his eye on the next target as he squared off against four-time NCAA qualifier Wyatt Henson of Lock Haven.
Carter, for the third straight match, scored the first takedown in the first period. For the second straight match, Nogle started the second period on top and turned his opponent to his back for four near fall points. Henson, starting on top in period three, didn't effort to ride Nogle out, conceding an escape point to the Falcon. Henson managed to score a takedown with 10 seconds remaining, met with a quick escape and riding time point award to Nogle. The Falcon claimed the win, 10-5.
Nogle gave up just one takedown and one reversal in three matches at the nation's most prestigious folkstyle wrestling tournament. Nogle's tear through the 141-consolation bracket upped his tournament record to 5-1, turning a first-round loss into a five-match winning streak and NCAA Championship podium.
Day 2
(18) Carter Nogle over (23) Dylan Chappell (Bucknell), 10-3
(18) Carter Nogle over (6) Vince Cornella (Cornell), Fall 6:43
(18) Carter Nogle over (13) Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven), 10-5
Day 1
(15) Elijah Griffin (Rider) over (18) Carter Nogle, 7-4
(18) Carter Nogle over (31) Billy Dkraker (Northwestern), 3-0
(18) Carter Nogle over (17) Caedyn Ricciardi (Navy), 9-4
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