Charles Vanier

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Edina, Minn.
High School:
Eden Prairie HS
Position:
149 lbs.

2025-26: FRESHMAN (149 LBS) - Match List

Finished sixth at the Cyclone Open with a 4-2 record; three of four wins were by bonus points (one fall, one TF, one MD)
Did not place at the Soldier Salute; was 1-2 in the Gold (Championship) Bracket and 2-0 in the Silver Bracket
Went undefeated and won the Daktronics Open with a 3-0 record, including one major decision
Made collegiate debut by placing second in 149 Green at the Bison Open; got first career win with 16-11 decision over NDSU's Gabriel Gallardo before falling to teammate Jager Eisch in the finals; wrestled two extra matches with two wins, including his first major decision

HIGH SCHOOL

2025 AAA state champion at Eden Prairie at 145 pounds
Placed second at 139 pounds as a junior and third as a freshman at 106
Rated as the No. 162 overall recruit in the class and No. 19 at 149 pounds by MatScouts
Moved up to 144 pounds at the 18U USA Wrestling State Freestyle Championships and came in fourth place in 2024
Competed at the prestigious Super 32 in 2024, reaching the Round of 16 and finishing 5-2 at 138 pounds
Won the 16U USA Wrestling State Freestyle title in 2022 at 113 pounds, then placed fifth a year later at 132 pounds
Has also competed in Greco-Roman, taking third place at the 2024 Northern Plains Regional and fourth at the 2024 Junior USA Wrestling State Tournament, both at 144 pounds

PERSONAL

Majoring in nutrition

COACH EGGUM ON VANIER
""We're excited to welcome Charles to the Gopher family. He's a hardworking local talent with a ton of potential and we really like his upside. We're looking forward to helping him reach new heights and make an impact on our program."