Ben DeJarnett is from Wellington, Kansas, and attended Wellington High School, where he was a three-sport athlete. After high school, Ben attended Ottawa University in Kansas on academic scholarships. During his time at Ottawa, he competed on the wrestling team, earned three varsity letters, and was an all-conference wrestler in his senior season. He recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology and now is pursuing his master's in business administration with an emphasis in healthcare management.
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