Before SDSU: Wadsen was an All-American in Greco-Roman and Freestyle at the Fargo Nationals, finishing fourth in 2024 and fifth in 2025 in Greco-Roman and taking second at 190 pounds in Freestyle in 2025 ... three-time podium finisher at St. Michael-Albertville, finishing his high school career with a runner-up state tournament run at 172 pounds ... placed fourth at the 2024 Minnesota State Tournament at 160 pounds; the season before, he placed fourth at 152 pounds ... competed in four high school weight classes, starting at 132 pounds his freshman season before moving up to 152 pounds his sophomore year, 160 pounds his junior season and 172 pounds his senior year.