Schnell named region's top wrestling official

Kimball's Klent Schnell has received his share of awards during his illustrious career with the sport of wrestling and the Kimball High grad was recently honored as the Western Nebraska Wrestling Official of the Year for 2013-2014. He is pictured here as the award was presented by the Western Nebraska Officials Association.

Following his graduation from Kimball High in 2000, he worked with the Kimball Federation Wrestling program, then took over the Junior High Wrestling coaching position in 2003. He is currently in his 11th year of officiating the sport, and as indicated by his most recent award, is highly respected by his peers.

The Western Nebraska Officials Association is made up of schools and towns from as far as east of Kearney to the Wyoming state line. Klent truly does an amazing job of officiating, coaching, and promoting the sport he loves.