Team Kansas stormed into the 2025 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals and Boys National Recruiting Showcase with fire and focus, earning dozens of podium finishes across all age groups. From grade school grit to high school heroics, Kansas wrestlers proved they’re ready to dominate the 2025–26 season.
Champions Who Set the Tone
Leading the charge were five standout champions who lit up the mats in Des Moines:
- Thunder Page (South Central Punisher WC) – Champion at 157 lbs
- Leolyn Karnowski (Wamego Wrestling Club) – Champion at 155 lbs
- Grant Lottmann (Greater Heights Wrestling Club) – Champion at 78 lbs
- Hayden Soloman (Wichita Training Center) – Champion at 77 lbs
- Thomas Delich (Greater Heights Wrestling Club) – Champion at 62 lbs
These athletes didn’t just win, they dominated, setting the tone for Kansas excellence and inspiring teammates across every division.
Girls Division Highlights
1st–2nd Grade Girls
- Rose Davidson (SlyFox Wrestling Academy) – 4th at 39.5–45.8 lbs
- Mia Benitez (JUIC3 ACAD3MY WRESTLING) – 2nd at 50.8–54.8 lbs
3rd–5th Grade Girls
- Jentry Lyden (South Central Punisher Wrestling) – 3rd at 79–83.6 lbs
- Hadleigh Ray (Lawrence Elite Wrestling Club) – 5th at 79–83.6 lbs
6th–8th Grade Girls
- Sidda Evans (Ogden’s Outlaws Wrestling Club) – 2nd at 115 lbs
- Carmen Davidson (SlyFox Wrestling Academy) – 6th at 120 lbs
9th–12th Grade Girls
- Siobhan Flanner (Raider Wrestling Club) – 6th at 170 lbs
- Elayna Evans (Team Haysville Wrestling Club) – 6th at 190 lbs
Boys Division Highlights
Showcase Standouts
- Roman Clouse (Gardner Edgerton High School) – 6th at 150 lbs
- Emerson Tjaden (Lawrence Elite Wrestling Club) – 6th at 165 lbs
1st–2nd Grade Boys
- Rhett Soetaert (Tonganoxie Wrestling Club) – 5th at 45 lbs
- Roman Taylor (Greater Heights Wrestling Club) – 8th at 45 lbs
3rd–4th Grade Boys
- Ezra Taussig (Greater Heights Wrestling Club) – 6th at 56 lbs
- Jesse Wright (Kansas City Training Center) – 8th at 63 lbs
- Eli McComb (Team of Hard Knox) – 8th at 67 lbs
5th–6th Grade Boys
- Brody Owens (Wichita Training Center) – 3rd at 63 lbs
- Ty Cox (Brawlers Wrestling Club) – 3rd at 67 lbs
- Luke Taussig (Greater Heights Wrestling Club) – 3rd at 70 lbs
- Otto Banda (Brawlers Wrestling Club) – 5th at 70 lbs
- Waylon Miller (Greater Heights Wrestling Club) – 7th at 86 lbs
- Tyson McComb (Team of Hard Knox) – 6th at 117 lbs
7th–8th Grade Boys
- Maxwell St. John (Greater Heights Wrestling Club) – 2nd at 75 lbs
- Jackson Hermann (Greater Heights Wrestling Club) – 4th at 75 lbs
- Brantley Williams (Maize Wrestling Club) – 4th at 115 lbs
- Jagger Vrana (Brawlers Wrestling Club) – 7th at 132 lbs
- Callahan Earnest (Greater Heights Wrestling Club) – 5th at 140 lbs
- Cragen Smith (Wichita Training Center) – 6th at 155 lbs
9th–10th Grade Boys
- Noah Wuthnow (Abilene Kids Wrestling Club) – 5th at 138 lbs
- Baron Rosas (Maize Wrestling Club) – 8th at 150 lbs
- Exavier Martin (Ark City Takedown Wrestling Club) – 4th at 215 lbs
11th–12th Grade Boys
- Zachary Siatka (Maize Wrestling Club) – 3rd at 113 lbs
- Tucker Verbeck (Maize Wrestling Club) – 4th at 126 lbs
- Trevor Christenson (Basehor-Linwood High School Wrestling) – 7th at 132 lbs
- Murphy Randolph (Abilene Kids Wrestling Club) – 8th at 144 lbs
Kansas Pride
From championship glory to gritty consolation battles, these athletes gave everything they had, not just for themselves, but for the clubs that shaped them. Whether representing hometown programs like Greater Heights, Maize, Wamego, or Wichita Training Center, each wrestler brought pride to their corner of Kansas. Together, they formed something even greater: a unified force that embodies the heart, hustle, and heritage of Kansas wrestling. Their performances in Des Moines reflect the strength of our community, the depth of our coaching, and the relentless spirit that defines our state. Congratulations to every wrestler, coach, and family — you are the reason Kansas wrestling continues to rise.
