Southern Oregon University Athletics

Ken Wharry became the 11th individual national champion in SOU wrestling history when he topped the NAIA's 134-pound field as a senior in 1988. He spent two seasons (1986-88) with the Raiders, during which they combined to go 28-1 in dual meets and was a captain on the undefeated 1987-88 squad. As a junior, he won an NAIA District II championship in 1987 and went on to place fourth nationally. His outstanding senior season was marked by a 32-5 individual record and the team's second consecutive third-place showing at the NAIA Championships.