Joey Novak, hailing from the snow to high plains of Laraime, listed as the top-50 national recruits where he gained his name Bonus Point Machine among his mates for Cowboys. Known for his style, he avenged his past defeats and rose as a leader for Wyoming at 197 lbs.
Personal Basic Information
| Full Name | Joseph Joey Novak |
| Nick Name | Information not available publicly |
| Weight Category | 197 lbs |
| Father’s Name | Joe Novak |
| Mother’s Name | Sarah Novak |
| Date of Birth (Born) | Information not available publicly |
| Birth Place | New Prague, Minnesota (USA) |
| Current Age | Information not available publicly |
| Height | 6’0’’ (182.88 cm) |
| Weight | 61 kg (135 lbs) |
| Net worth | Information not available publicly |
| Marriage Status | Unmarried |
| Wife Name | Does not have wife |
| Kids Name | Does not have kids |
| High school | New Prague High School (New Prague) |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Information not available publicly |
| Current Team Name | Wyoming Cowboys |
Net Worth
Joey’s exact net worth is not public. Most of his financial support comes through his athletic scholarship at University of Wyoming and within NIL.
Early Life and Childhood
Born and raised in New Prague, young athlete is renowned for his competitive spirit and consistency. Besides family, he was also supported by wrestling community of New Prague. Novak through New Prague youth program joined as a recruit. Technically, he gained skill in a shorter span than most of the other recruits.
He finished as runner-up in 2020 and 22 and third in 2021. He finished his prep career on 7th place at weight class.
Education and the Beginning of Sports Career
He attended New Prague High School where he gained knowledge about education and athletic development. He had showcased his talent at an early career appearance in the year 2018. He skipped the red shirt year and finished 4th at Big-12 Championships.
He had qualified in 2023-24 season for NCAA Championships to win 2 matches. He was entitled NCAA All-American. His Academic Major is said to be Accounting.
Professional Career
During Sophomore Breakout in 2024-25, Novak became an elite wrestler who has secured 5th rank in the nation for 2025 NCAA All-American title. He was reputed as bonus point machine since he earned most bonus-points in a NCAA tournament.
In the recent times, he secured a major success in Penn State-Wyoming dual by defeating ranked 12th Conor Mirasola with a 10-2 margin. His coaching staff has told the press about the qualities of Novak that he has shown leadership role within Wyoming program.
At the Fargo Nationals in 2023, he became a Greco-Roman Junior National Champion at 195 lbs. Novak was selected to compete 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic where he faced Stephen Little of Little Rock. While he has not yet transitioned into a professional career beyong the collegiate level, he has reached the upper echelon of amateur wrestling, consistently ranking among the top competitors in the nation.
Achievements/ Awards/ Medals
Novak earned 5th rank when he secured his All-American status with a dominant 13-4 beating Michael Beard. Finished 4th place as a Freshman in the Big 12 Championship. He also entered as ranked 2 seed after 19-3 regular season and 13 match dominance journey.
Currently he is ranked 3rd in the nation among his category. Secured 7th rank when he was in his high school among his weight category. He finished as a podium finisher with 4 times state placer record. Joey has established himself as an elite competitor at high school and college levels. He earned national recognition for his aggressive style and bonus points earning ability.
Married Life and Family
He is currently single as per the records. He is not married since he is focusing on the goals. His parents continued to act as active supporters of his career who have been seen while coverage of his high school state championships along with his college matches. He has siblings who are Colton and Ryan contributing to the sports raised in New Prague.
The Future Path
Given his age and current ranking, he is likely to set his eyes for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. His aspirations include representation for the U.S. senior team in International games. His trajectory is focused on individual and team leadership with sights set on a national title. His future plans involve stepping into shoes as a leader for his senior team Wyoming Cowboys as of the end of 2025.