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Deerfield Student Earns Spot On UW-Whitewater Wrestling Team
Part of Patch's ongoing College Credits series highlighting local student achievements during the 2026-27 school year.
DEERFIELD, IL — Deerfield resident Jordan Rasof earned a roster spot on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team for the 2026-27 season.
Rasof is studying physical education at the university, which announced the roster selection Nov. 5.
The Warhawks were ranked No. 19 in the National Wrestling Coaches Association's NCAA Division III preseason team poll.
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Last season, UW-Whitewater won the NCAA Region V tournament and finished 16th at the NCAA Division III Championships. The team placed third in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Three of the team's five individual national qualifiers returned this season, including two-time All-American Brayden Peet. The Warhawks have finished among Division III's top 25 teams in each of the past 13 seasons, including a national runner-up finish in 2013-14.
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UW-Whitewater's home opener is scheduled for Dec. 5 against UW-Eau Claire.
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