Davidson College Wrestling

Nate Carr, Jr. is in his fourth season as the head coach of the Davidson wrestling program. The 2024-25 campaign was another year of growth for the Wildcats, including Tanner Peake as a mainstay in the National Rankings. In addition to a pair of league wins for the second straight season, Davidson had eight placers highlighted by four runner ups at the Southeast Open, both program bests. In his second season, Carr guided Peake to his second consecutive SoCon final at 157 pounds as the No. 2 seed. Peake ended the season ranked No. 33 in the country and won 12 of his last 15 matches. As a result, Peake was selected as the first alternate for the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Carr also helped newcomers Tyler-Xavier McKnight (149) and Wyatt Ferguson to the SoCon's All-Freshman team. McKnight earned 21 wins including an upset win over No. 32 Derek Raike (Ohio) at the Navy Classic. Ferguson picked up 15 wins in his freshman season with an impressive 6-2 mark

Carson Walker joined the Davidson strength staff as a part time assistant strength and conditioning coach in September of 2021. Shortly after his initial sta...

Ike Byers is in his second year as an assistant coach on the Davidson wrestling staff. Byers, a local product of Mooresville, N.C. boasted a credible five-season career as a member of the Appalachian State wrestling program. Byers earned back-to-back Southern Conference Championships as a Mountaineer and most recently went 27-17 with a fourth place finish in the 141-pound division at the SoCon Championships. His 27 wins marked the second-highest on the team, highlighted by a 6-1 mark in SoCon duals. Byers also picked up a dual victory to help Appalachian State defeat the then-No. 21 UNC Tarheels 24-14.

Joey Prata is in his second season as an assistant coach with the Davidson wrestling program. Prata wrestled at Oklahoma (2021-2023) and Virginia Tech (2018-2021) as a 125-pounder during his collegiate career. Over that time, the Richmond, Va., native complied a 73-45 record, qualified for the NCAA Championships three times and placed at the ACC Championships and Big 12 Championships two times apiece. In his final two years as a scholar-athlete at OU, Prata twice earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors. He was also voted as the Most Valuable Wrestler and given the Warrior Award by his coaches at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season.

Scott Joll is in his first season as an assistant coach on the Davidson wrestling staff. Joll joins the team after serving as an assistant at his alma mater UNC Pembroke for the 2024-25 season, where he was an NCAA Championship qualifier during his career as a Brave. "We are excited to add Scott to the staff," said Carr Jr. "He brings a lot of wrestling knowledge and life experience, having had the opportunity to wrestle for WVU in the Big 12 and finish his career at UNC Pembroke. We are looking forward to Scott's immediate impact on the program." Joll wrestled four seasons at West Virginia University, before transferring to UNC Pembroke for his extra year of eligibility. Joll made his lone season as a Braves wrestler a memorable one, finishing third in the 174-pound weight class at the NCAA Championships. The Belle Vernon, Pa. native was also named a DII Most Dominant Wrestler, earned the Most Falls Award.