Chadron State College Athletics

2012-13: His third trip to the NCAA National Championships proved to be the charm as he earned All-American honors at 184 pounds … He finished fifth and had a season record of 24-13 … Coach Hunter said he’s the leader of the team … “I expect him to contend for a national championship because he’s gotten so much better and he’s tough mentally.” … Led the team in take downs with 68 and escapes (22) … He also had the most reversals of any CSC wrestler … He placed third at the regional tourney, which CSC hosted … He was named the Eagles’ Wrestler of the Year following the season … Has a career record of 54-40.
2011-12: Became the Eagles’ lone qualifier to the NCAA Division II national tournament after battling back to finish fourth at 184 pounds at the West Regional … He didn’t win a match at the national tourney … He went 15-11 during the season … He led the team with three technical falls and also had four pins … Named the Eagles’ Most Valuable Wrestler following the season.
2010-11: Qualified for the NCAA Division II national tournament as a true freshman … He didn’t finish in the top eight but wrestled well … Had a record of 15-16, with six of his wins coming by pins … Earlier in the season, he defeated the No. 2 wrestler in the country at 184 pounds … He was voted as the team’s Rookie of the Year.
High School: One of the most successful wrestlers to come out of the Scottsbluff valley in a long time … He posted a career record of 152-19 at Mitchell High School and won back-to-back state championships in Nebraska at 171 and 189 pounds … As a senior, he went 47-0 … Debus, who was a four-time district champion, also placed in the top five at the state tourney as a freshman and sophomore.
Personal: Son of Kent and Bobbi … A sports and recreation major with a 3.04 GPA … Last name is pronounced Dee-Bus … He proposed to his girlfriend, Sophie, at the conclusion of the Eagles’ scrimmage in early November … She said yes … Born Nov. 4.