Originally from DeKalb, Illinois, Ben Aranda brings high-level collegiate and national wrestling experience to the mat. Ben competed at the Division I level for four years at Cleveland State University before finishing his collegiate career at St. Cloud State University. During his college career, he was a three-year Division I starter at 125 pounds, a two-time MAC Conference placer, and an NCAA Qualifier.
Prior to college, Ben established himself as one of the top wrestlers in the country. He was a four-time Fargo All-American, three-time Fargo finalist, and was ranked in the Top 10 nationally by FloWrestling. He also earned Illinois State Runner-Up honors during his high school career.
Ben’s experience competing at the highest levels of wrestling brings valuable knowledge and discipline to our room.
