2017-18: UW's starter at 285 pounds ... placed second at the Roadrunner Open, going 3-1 ... recorded two pins and one technical fall ... pinned Rutgers' Razohnn Gross in the Big Ten Championships in 1:47
2016-17: Had the fastest fall on the team with a 0:37 pin … finished with an 11-3 record … started in dual against Duke, where he upset 16th-ranked Jacob Kasper by pinning him in 1:18 … tallied eight falls and one major decision … nine of 11 wins were bonus-point victories.
2015-16: Finished with a 14-12 record wrestling unattached at heavyweight ... held a 3-1 record at the Pointer Open ... went 3-2 at both the MSU Open and CUW Open ... finished in sixth place at the Pat Flash Flanagan Open ... took fourth place at the DuHawk Open with a 4-2 record
High School: As a senior, claimed the 2015 Division III State Wrestling Title ... finished senior season with a 46-1 record ... clinched sectional and regional championships ... was named Northern Badger champion ... tallied second most career wins for a Cumberland wrestler with 140 ... holds school record for most pins in a single season with 33 ... set the school record for most career team points with 1028 ... had a school record 43 wins in a single season and most team points in a season with 335 ... ended his career as the school record holder for most career pins (99) ... as a junior, awarded team MVP ... honored as team captain ... placed third in state tournament ... finished first in team points with a school record 308 points ... named Northern Badger champion ... named conference, regional and sectional champion ... most wins on team with 41 (school record) ... most take downs with 55 ... most pins (school record) ... fastest pin (5 seconds) ... won academic award with a 3.733 GPA ... as a sophomore, placed third in conference ... regional and sectional champion ... most wins by a sophomore with 36 ... third in team points with 259 ... as a freshman, finished with a record of 23-9 ... graduated with High Honors and finished in the top 10 percent of his class ... four year letter winner in soccer ... three year letter winner in track and field ... was a member of National Honor Society, the marching band, orchestra, Youth Group, Boy Scouts, Students Offering Support and drama club
Personal: Parents are Eric and Diane Stone ... has one brother, David (19) and one sister, Kate (15) ... major is undecided
Why Wisconsin?
"Ever since I was little, I wanted to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I guess there was always something very appealing about being a Badger."
Off the Mat with Ben
Before each game I: Always jog and pray. Regardless of the caliber of my opponent I still get some nerves, and praying helps me mentally prepare, while jogging preps my body.
A non-athletic talent I have is: Being musical. I play piano, cello, guitar, and participated on the drum line in high school.
One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Go surfing
Favorite quote: "No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it." -1 Corinthians 10:13
Most memorable wrestling achievement or favorite wrestling moment: Definitely winning the championship match at state. For me, it was the ultimate goal in high school wrestling. If I watch the film, my eyes start to water almost every time.
If I could change one thing about wrestling, it would be: I wouldn't change one thing about wrestling. It's a great sport that should not be tampered with.
Best UW memory: When I got to spend one night in the dorms and hang out with some of the wrestlers. I was able to find out just how popular Babcock ice cream is.
If you were stranded on an island, which two teammates would you bring with and why? I would have to go with David Chadd and Ryan Christensen. I have been able to get to know both of them and they're cool guys that wouldn't make me want to desert the island.
Greatest fear: Depth in water. The few times I've gone snorkeling I've gotten into the position where I look down and there is nothing but darkness...I hate that.
What song would you put on the sound track to your life? Don't Stop Believing by Journey
If you could be a member of any TV-sitcom family, which would it be? Friends
Favorite book? The Kite Runner
Favorite UW athlete? Connor Medbery
Favorite athlete? Eddie Lacy
Favorite road trip? Last summer I took a road trip with three of my buddies to Montana and Wyoming. Best trip of my life.
Favorite team to compete with? The Cumberland Beavers
