2021-22 (Redshirt Junior): Started at 141 pounds all season…. Ended with a record of 4-19, winning at his position in three duals, versus Drexel, VMI, and Arizona State…. Took 6^th by medical forfeit at the Pac-12 Championships.

2020-21 (Redshirt Sophomore): Started at 141 pounds all season…. Finished with a record of 2-11…. Finished 5^th at the Pac-12 Championships.

2019-20 (Redshirt Freshman): Started at the 141 position all year for the Trojans in their inaugural season.... Placed fourth to stand on the podium at the PAC-12 Championships.... Notched his first collegiate dual victory at Little Rock's first-ever home match against the Ozarks, winning by decision.... Went 1-2 in PAC-12 duals.... Finished with a 7-15 record.

Prior to Little Rock: A four year letterwinner at Mill Valley High School ... Four-time state finalist and 2018 Kansas state champion at 145-pounds ... Helped lead Mill Valley to a fourth-place state finish ... Notched a prep record of 153-16 with 70 pins and 30 technical falls ... Member of East Kansas and Greater Heights wrestling programs ... Represented team Kansas at the 2017 and 2018 Junior Nationals.

Personal: Son of Scott and Dana Ward.... Majoring in applied communications.