Jason Kelber

Jason Kelber was undefeated for three years while wrestling for West Marshall High School in State Center, Iowa. After a runner-up finish at 98 pounds as a freshman, he won three consecutive state championships, finishing first at 105 pounds as a sophomore and junior and at 118 pounds as a senior. Kelber was a three-time All-American and a national champion for the University of Nebraska. In 1991, he was named Outstanding Wrestler at the Big Eight Tournament and a National Wrestling Coaches Association First-Team Academic All-American. Kelber currently resides in Valentine, Nebraska, and has served as a volunteer coach.

Awards:

Year
2020
Award
Glen Brand Inductee
Chapter/Region
National

All American Awards:

Season
1991
School
Nebraska
Tournament
Division I
Weight
126
Place
1
Season
1990
School
Nebraska
Tournament
Division I
Weight
126
Place
2
Season
1989
School
Nebraska
Tournament
Division I
Weight
126
Place
6

College Season Records:

Season
1991
School
Nebraska
Class
Senior
Bouts
36
Wins
34
Losses
2
Ties
0
Falls
0
Win PCT.
94.44
Place
1st
Season
1990
School
Nebraska
Class
Junior
Bouts
39
Wins
35
Losses
4
Ties
0
Falls
0
Win PCT.
89.74
Place
2nd
Season
1989
School
Nebraska
Class
Sophomore
Bouts
46
Wins
33
Losses
13
Ties
0
Falls
0
Win PCT.
71.74
Place
6th
Season
1987
School
Nebraska
Class
Freshman
Bouts
32
Wins
21
Losses
11
Ties
0
Falls
0
Win PCT.
65.63
Place
DNP
Season
Career
Bouts
153
Wins
123
Losses
30
Ties
0
Falls
0
Win PCT.
80.39

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