Keaton Wilhelm

Keaton Wilhelm
Keaton Wilhelm
  • Hometown:
    Jacksonville, Illinois
  • Year:
    Junior
  • High School:
    Jacksonville
  • Events:
    184
Bio

2025-26: Enters second season of wrestling at Blackburn. 

Before Blackburn: Tom Carmody Award. All-Conference Team. 

Personal: Son of Frankie and Ashley White. Biology Pre-med major. 

Campus job: Math TA

Why Blackburn: I chose Blackburn because it was one of the closest colleges to home. I love the work program and its ability to help build a great resume.

News mentions
Beavers Exceed Expectations at SLIAC Conference Championships, Finish Seventh Overall
Beavers Exceed Expectations at SLIAC Conference Championships, Finish Seventh Overall

EUREKA, IL — The Blackburn College wrestling team delivered its strongest collective performance of the season this past weekend at the SLIAC Conference Championships, surpassing preseason projections to finish seventh overall — just a half point shy of sixth place.

Beavers Battle in Decatur
Beavers Battle in Decatur

DECATUR, IL — The Blackburn College wrestling team squared off against Millikin on Thursday night, facing a tough lineup that resulted in a Millikin win. Despite the final margin, Blackburn wrestlers continued to compete hard and gain valuable mat time against a deep Millikin squad.

Blackburn Heavyweights Shine at Al Hanke Invitational
Blackburn Heavyweights Shine at Al Hanke Invitational

ELMHURST, IL — The Blackburn College wrestling team competed this past Saturday at the Al Hanke Invitational hosted by Elmhurst University, taking on some of the top programs from Illinois and Wisconsin. The Beavers showed strong progress across the lineup while gaining valuable experience against elite regional competition.

Beaver Wrestling Competes at Missouri Baptist Dr. Tom Smith Open
Beaver Wrestling Competes at Missouri Baptist Dr. Tom Smith Open

ST. LOUIS, MO — Blackburn College Wrestling competed this past Sunday at Missouri Baptist University’s Annual Dr. Tom Smith Open, facing a deep and competitive field that featured wrestlers from all collegiate divisions, including NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA programs.

Beavers Battle Through Art Kraft Memorial Tournament
Beavers Battle Through Art Kraft Memorial Tournament

RIVER GROVE, IL —The Blackburn College Men's Wrestling team competed in the Art Kraft Memorial Tournament at Triton College this past weekend. Despite being shorthanded due to injuries to several starters, the Beavers were eager to compete following a demanding week of final exams.

Beavers Battle at Coe Invitational
Beavers Battle at Coe Invitational

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — Blackburn College Wrestling continued its inaugural season with a strong showing at the Coe College Invite. Several wrestlers earned wins, secured pins, and placed in their brackets as the program builds momentum heading into the end of the semester.