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Kain Killmer
Kain Killmer
  • Weight:
    197
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Hometown:
    Perry, Iowa
  • High School:
    Perry Community
  • Class:
    197
Bio

Personal:

Major: Construction Management

Parent/guardians: Holly and Kevin Killmer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: 10/30/24

 

News mentions
Cushman, Killmer Named NWCA Scholar All-Americans
Cushman, Killmer Named NWCA Scholar All-Americans

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Senior David Cushman and freshman Kain Killmer of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team were recognized as National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) 2025 NCAA Division III Scholar All-Americans this past week.

Four Pioneers Place at NCAA Region VII Regional
Four Pioneers Place at NCAA Region VII Regional

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville had two wrestlers place sixth and two place seventh in their respective weight classes at the NCAA DIII Region VII Regional, hosted Friday and Saturday at Augsburg University. 

Four Pioneers Place at Don Parker Open
Four Pioneers Place at Don Parker Open

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Four University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestlers finished in the top-six of their brackets on Saturday at the UW-Eau Claire Don Parker Open. The tournament marks the final competition before the WIAC Championships next Friday.

Pioneers Drop WIAC Dual at No. 5 UW-Eau Claire
Pioneers Drop WIAC Dual at No. 5 UW-Eau Claire

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team fell 49-3 Friday night to fifth-ranked UW-Eau Claire in the Sonnentag Event Center. Competing in their final dual of the season, the Pioneers finish 1-7 including 1-4 in the WIAC while the Blugolds finish 17-1 and 4-1 in the league. 

Pioneers Drop Road Dual to No. 24 Dubuque
Pioneers Drop Road Dual to No. 24 Dubuque

DUBUQUE, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team kept the possibility of an upset on the table going into Thursday's last match, but ultimately fell 27-18 in a hard fought battle against No. 24 University of Dubuque.

Pioneers Blank Titans on the Road
Pioneers Blank Titans on the Road

OSHKOSH, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team swept UW-Oshkosh 44-0 on the road Thursday night at the Kolf Sports Center. Five Pioneers picked up tech fall wins while one wrestler pinned his opponent and another won by major decision.

Pioneers fall to No. 2 UW-La Crosse
Pioneers fall to No. 2 UW-La Crosse

LA CROSSE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team dropped its WIAC opener on Saturday 52-0 to No. 2 nationally ranked UW-La Crosse. The dual started at 174 pounds and was hosted at Mukwonago High School. The Pioneers will return to action on Wednesday, December 11 when they host UW-Stevens Point at 7 p.m. in the home opener. 

Pioneers Drop Dual at Cornell
Pioneers Drop Dual at Cornell

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team fell 42-6 Thursday night to Cornell College. As a team, the Pioneers tallied five takedowns, eight nearfall points, and 14 escapes. 

Pioneers Wrestle at Luther Open
Pioneers Wrestle at Luther Open

DECORAH, Iowa – Members of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team competed Saturday at the Luther Open. 

Cushman’s First Place Finish Highlights Pioneers Season Opener at Jim Fox Invite
Cushman’s First Place Finish Highlights Pioneers Season Opener at Jim Fox Invite

DUBUQUE, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team opened its 2024-25 season on Saturday at the University of Dubuque's Jim Fox Invite. Senior David Cushman took first place at 157 pounds as he won four straight bouts featuring one pin, one major decision and two sudden victories.