University of Wisconsin La Crosse Athletics

Simes won the 174-pound title at the Buena Vista University (Iowa) Open on December 7, going 4-0. He received a first round bye and won by technical fall (21-6) over Jakobe Lahr of Iowa Central Community College in the second round. Simes advanced in the quarterfinals with a major decision (11-2) over teammate Jack Gillis. Simes won by decision (9-7) over teammate Leo Draveling in the semifinals and captured the crown with a win by fall (:41) over teammate Sedeeq AlObaidai.