2025-26
Wrestled to a 17-14 record … 5 wins by tech fall and 2 wins by fall. 6th place finish at the Super Region 5 tournament. 3rd place finish at Jimmie Open. Mueller Revive Award Winner.
2024-25
Did not compete.
2023-24
Placed 2nd at Jimmie Open ... Placed 2nd at Younes Hospitality Open ... Finished season with a 9-7 record with 3 falls.
2022-23
Finished the season with a 12-5 record.
2021-22
Did not compete (redshirt).
2020-21
Sam went 0-2 on the season at 157 lbs. He earned Academic All-American honors from the National Wrestling Coaches Association for his effort in the classroom.
PRIOR TO UMARY
HIGH SCHOOL: A native of DePere, Wisconsin, where he attended
DePere High School. Sam will be joining his brother Max on the wrestling team in the Fall. During his time at
DePere High School where he accumulated over 120 wins; Sam was a three-time conference place winner, two time regional champion, and he qualified for the 2020 Wisconsin state tournament.
PERSONAL: He is the son of
Kenley and Anne Bruss. Sam graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and is currently enrolled in an MBA in Public Administration. Brother Max competed for Marauders Wrestling from 2018 to 2024.
