Northwestern senior Noah Parmelee capped an outstanding season for the Raiders at the NAIA Wrestling National Championships in Wichita, Kansas, finishing the tournament with a 1–2 record while competing in a deep and talented bracket.
Entering the national tournament as the No. 9 seed, Parmelee opened against Eli Peyton of the University of the Cumberlands. After a hard-fought battle, Peyton earned the win, sending Parmelee into the consolation bracket.
Parmelee responded impressively in his next match, recording a technical fall victory over Lucas Hall of Midway University. The dominant performance kept his All-American hopes alive and showcased the aggressive offensive style that defined his season.
In the following round, Parmelee faced No. 7 seed Reese Courtney of Grand View University. The match proved to be tightly contested, but Courtney ultimately edged out the win, ending Parmelee’s tournament run.
Parmelee closes his senior season as a GPAC champion with a 21–5 record, cementing his place among the most productive offensive wrestlers in Northwestern program history. During the season, he was ranked as high as No. 7 nationally and set a new school record with 386 single-season match points.
Throughout the year, Parmelee served as a key contributor for the Raiders, consistently scoring points and delivering strong performances against top competition. His record-setting campaign and leadership helped cap a memorable senior season in a Northwestern singlet.
