Northern State University Athletics

Baron Blanchard was a standout wrestler for the Wolves. He qualified for the national tournament in 2001, 2003, and 2004 in the heavyweight. In 2003, he placed 7^th and in 2004, he placed 3^rd. He recorded a 30 win season and won over 100 matches throughout his Wolves career. In 2004 he was named NSIC Wrestler of the Year and received the 2004 Dr. William Britton Scholar-Athlete Award. He was named the NWCA Scholar Athlete in 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004. In his final season, he was award NSU’s Clark Swisher Award.