Evan Hansen (From gvvikings.com)

Exira-EHK alum Evan Hansen clinched his third straight NAIA National Wrestling Championship on Saturday and helped lead Grand View to their 8th consecutive National Championship.

Hansen won by decision in the 197 pound championship 6-4 over Isaac Bartel of MSU-Northern to complete a 19-1 season record. The Kimballton native helped Grand View rack up 219 team points, 134 points ahead of second place Lindsey Wilson.

Grand View becomes just the second university nationally to claim eight straight national titles, joining the University of Iowa in Division I. The Vikings are now one of three programs in NAIA history to possess eight total titles.

Josh Wegner was a key contributor as well for Grand View earning his second career National Championship at 149 pounds. He came into the tourney as the five seed and beat his second seeded teammate Devin Reynolds to earn the crown. He adds to his 2017 title at 141 during his freshman season. He finishes 30-4 on the season with 17 pins.

The NAIA National Championship was held in Des Moines at the Richard O Jacobson Exhibition Center at the State Fairgrounds.