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November 11, 2026 | Wrestling
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State wrestling head coach Chris Pendleton has announced three signees to begin competing for the Beavers beginning with the 2027-28 season.
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The signees include 184-pound competitors Leif Larwin from Bend, Ore., and Brock Armstrong from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Noah Mathis, who competes at 197 pounds and who hails from Lansing, Kan.
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"We are excited to officially welcome this year's recruiting class to our program," Pendleton said. "This group brings outstanding talent, character, and a clear commitment to our standards, and we believe they will play a major role in the future of our program. These athletes in particular stand out as competitors we expect to have an immediate and lasting impact. They possess the skill, work ethic, and competitive drive to become key components of our team for years to come and carry on the Beaver Way.Â
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"We are grateful to the athletes and their families for choosing us, and to the high school coaches and mentors that prepared them. Let's Build The Dam!"
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A look at each of the three signees:
 Bend Senior High School
• Three-time state champion: at 165 pounds as a freshman, and at 175 as a sophomore and junior.
• Three-time Reser's Tournament of Champions winner (165 as a freshman, 175 as a sophomore and junior).
• Finished 48-4 with 38 pins as a freshman, 43-1 with 28 pins as a sophomore and 41-2 with 25 pins as a junior.
• Finalist at the high school folkstyle nationals.
• Two-time Rollie Lane Invitational champion.
• 16U double All-American and 18U Greco All-American at national duals.
• Three-time academic all-state selection.
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Personal
• Born in Bend, Ore.
• Son of Kirsten and Luke Larwin.
• Has two brothers, Eric and Max, and a sister, Inga.
• Intends to major in primary education.
• Served as president of the art club and the tea club at Bend Senior High School.
• Lettered three years in ultimate Frisbee.
• Chose Oregon State "to become the best possible version of myself, as I believe the team and coaching staff at OSU will help me reach my full potential."BROCK ARMSTRONG
 Coeur d'Alene High School
• Competed at 152, 165 and 190 pounds.
• Two-time state champion (sophomore and junior).
• Went 44-0 as a junior, 45-2 as a sophomore and 27-7 as a freshman.
• U.S. Open All-American as a junior.
• Named to the junior duals all-tournament team as a junior and the cadet duals all-tournament team as a sophomore.
• Named North Idaho Wrestler of the Year.
• Made the honor roll and was student of the month.
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Personal
• Born in Beaverton, Ore.
• Son of Stacey and Matt Armstrong.
• Has two brothers, Cole and Zane.
• Intends to major in secondary education.
• Great-grandfather, Lyle Speck, played baseball at Oregon State.
• Lifelong Oregon State fan.
• Chose Oregon State because of the "great environment to chase down goals. Amazing coaching staff and great overall support in the community."NOAH MATHIS
 Lansing High School
• Competed at 215 pounds.
• Finished second at state, earned U.S. Open All-American honors and was a national duals All-American as a sophomore (45-1 record).
• Finished third at state and earned Fargo All-American honors as a freshman (39-5 record).
• Went 35-0 as a junior before an injury ended the season.
• Two-time U.S. Open All-American and two-time Fargo All-American.
• Multiple-time national duals All-American.
• Letterman in football.
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Personal
• Hometown is Lansing, Kan.
• Son of Lila and Richard Mathis.
• Has four brothers, Elijah, Titus, Jonah and Lucas, and two sisters, Abby and Jordan.
• Intends to major in business.
• Chose Oregon State because "it is a really nice place for me to continue my wrestling career."
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OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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The signees include 184-pound competitors Leif Larwin from Bend, Ore., and Brock Armstrong from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Noah Mathis, who competes at 197 pounds and who hails from Lansing, Kan.
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"We are excited to officially welcome this year's recruiting class to our program," Pendleton said. "This group brings outstanding talent, character, and a clear commitment to our standards, and we believe they will play a major role in the future of our program. These athletes in particular stand out as competitors we expect to have an immediate and lasting impact. They possess the skill, work ethic, and competitive drive to become key components of our team for years to come and carry on the Beaver Way.Â
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"We are grateful to the athletes and their families for choosing us, and to the high school coaches and mentors that prepared them. Let's Build The Dam!"
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A look at each of the three signees:
LEIF LARWIN
Weight class: 184
 Bend Senior High School• Three-time state champion: at 165 pounds as a freshman, and at 175 as a sophomore and junior.
• Three-time Reser's Tournament of Champions winner (165 as a freshman, 175 as a sophomore and junior).
• Finished 48-4 with 38 pins as a freshman, 43-1 with 28 pins as a sophomore and 41-2 with 25 pins as a junior.
• Finalist at the high school folkstyle nationals.
• Two-time Rollie Lane Invitational champion.
• 16U double All-American and 18U Greco All-American at national duals.
• Three-time academic all-state selection.
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Personal
• Born in Bend, Ore.
• Son of Kirsten and Luke Larwin.
• Has two brothers, Eric and Max, and a sister, Inga.
• Intends to major in primary education.
• Served as president of the art club and the tea club at Bend Senior High School.
• Lettered three years in ultimate Frisbee.
• Chose Oregon State "to become the best possible version of myself, as I believe the team and coaching staff at OSU will help me reach my full potential."
BROCK ARMSTRONG
Weight class: 184
 Coeur d'Alene High School• Competed at 152, 165 and 190 pounds.
• Two-time state champion (sophomore and junior).
• Went 44-0 as a junior, 45-2 as a sophomore and 27-7 as a freshman.
• U.S. Open All-American as a junior.
• Named to the junior duals all-tournament team as a junior and the cadet duals all-tournament team as a sophomore.
• Named North Idaho Wrestler of the Year.
• Made the honor roll and was student of the month.
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Personal
• Born in Beaverton, Ore.
• Son of Stacey and Matt Armstrong.
• Has two brothers, Cole and Zane.
• Intends to major in secondary education.
• Great-grandfather, Lyle Speck, played baseball at Oregon State.
• Lifelong Oregon State fan.
• Chose Oregon State because of the "great environment to chase down goals. Amazing coaching staff and great overall support in the community."
NOAH MATHIS
Weight class: 197
 Lansing High School• Competed at 215 pounds.
• Finished second at state, earned U.S. Open All-American honors and was a national duals All-American as a sophomore (45-1 record).
• Finished third at state and earned Fargo All-American honors as a freshman (39-5 record).
• Went 35-0 as a junior before an injury ended the season.
• Two-time U.S. Open All-American and two-time Fargo All-American.
• Multiple-time national duals All-American.
• Letterman in football.
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Personal
• Hometown is Lansing, Kan.
• Son of Lila and Richard Mathis.
• Has four brothers, Elijah, Titus, Jonah and Lucas, and two sisters, Abby and Jordan.
• Intends to major in business.
• Chose Oregon State because "it is a really nice place for me to continue my wrestling career."
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OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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