Each week during the 2025-26 academic year, the WIAC will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.

Name:  Brayden Peet
Institution:  UW-Whitewater
Hometown and High School:  Sycamore, Ill. (Sycamore High School)
Year in school:  Junior 
Sport:  Wrestling
Majors:  Physical Education, Health Education, Adapted PE
Minor:  Leadership
 
Why did you choose UW-Whitewater?
I chose to continue my academic and athletic career at UW-Whitewater for several reasons. First, they have a great Education program that will help me succeed in getting my degree to be a teacher. They also have ROTC which I wanted to do while I was at college. I also chose to go to UW-Whitewater because their athletic programs are very successful in every sport, and they give you the necessary tools to succeed in your own sport. I chose to wrestle here because I love the coaches we have on staff and all the support the school gives to its athletics.
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
ROTC
 
What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I have the opportunity to compete at a high level athletically in the WIAC and Division III, while at the same time being able to get a great education at UW-Whitewater.

What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Cheese Curds
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Oreo Cookie Overload
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  University Center
TV Show?  Psych
Holiday?  Halloween
Food?  Crab
Animal?  Shark
Smartphone App?  Spotify
Musical Group or Artist?  Avenged Sevenfold
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Chicago Blackhawks
Vacation Spot?  Siesta Key, Florida
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Becoming an All-American last year and placing fourth in the country.

What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Play Spikeball
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
Jaritt Shinhoster
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and try new things. It’s okay to fail and get knocked down but always get back up and keep moving forward.

One word the describes you?
Energetic
 
What is your dream job?
College wrestling coach
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Go skydiving
---Travel the world
---Visit all 7 wonders of the world

A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Cooking
 
What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
College Football National Championship
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Listen to music