Augustana University Athletics

Previous School: Spent 2025 with Northern State ... Struck out 43 in 39 innings of work ... went 2-3 with a 6.00 ERA.

High School: Harrisburg High School graduate ... three-year starter for the Tigers under the direction of head coach Mark Abrahamson ... In the spring of 2023, Kusler threw 22.1 innings, notching a 4-1 record ...  tallied a 1.25 ERA, 35 strikeouts, and a .224 opponent batting average ... all-state team, following a runner-up finish by Harrisburg in 2023 ... member of the 2023 Class A State Legion Champions Harrisburg Post 45 ... A two-time all-state performer, Kusler notched a 2.41 ERA, 4-1 record, 44 strikeouts, and .211 opponent batting average in the summer of 2023

Personal: Son of Jay and Connie Kusler ... majoring in physical education