WTC Academy

WTC Academy’s historic FIRST year is officially wrapped up — and it was a SUCCESS!!

Thank you to the parents, athletes, teachers, and coaches for the effort, sacrifice, and hard work poured into this program. Together, we made history as Kansas’ first wrestling academy, and most importantly, the kids grew. They learned, competed, had fun, and evolved into something better.

These stats are NOT posted to brag. They are posted to show what hard work, consistency, and commitment can produce. We are proud of these athletes because what they do is NOT easy. Balancing academics, training, competition, and personal growth takes discipline.

We are excited for Year 2 and what’s ahead for this group! Enrollment for next school year will officially open NEXT WEEK, so stay tuned!

🏆 WTC Academy Accomplishments 🏆

Aiden Balderas
• 1st Place Kansas State Folkstyle Championships – 8U 73
• 2nd Place Kansas State Greco Championships – 10U 77
• 2nd Place Kansas State Freestyle Championships – 10U 77
• Adidas Nationals Champion – 3rd Grade 75
• MTXE Trilogy Winner

Beau Blevins – 12U 92
• 1st Place Kansas State Greco Championships
• 1st Place Kansas State Freestyle Championships
• 2026 Triple Crown
• 3rd Place WOW Tulsa Kick Off – 10U 80
• 5th Place WOW Tulsa Nationals – 10U 85

Brody Owens – 12U 67
• 1st Place Kansas State Greco Championships
• 1st Place Kansas State Freestyle Championships
• 2026 Triple Crown
• MTXE Trilogy Winner
• WOW Tulsa Kick-Off Champion – 10U 61
• WOW Tulsa Nationals Champion – 10U 61
• 5th Place WOW Reno Worlds – 10U 64
• 4th Place USA Wrestling Folkstyle National Championships – 12U 63

Brooks Blevins – 14U 92
• 1st Place Kansas State Greco Championships
• 1st Place Kansas State Freestyle Championships
• 2026 Triple Crown
• 5th Place WOW Tulsa Nationals – 12U 88

Brooks Ewertz
• 1st Place Kansas State Folkstyle Championships – 10U 70
• 1st Place Kansas State Greco Championships – 10U 71
• 1st Place Kansas State Freestyle Championships – 10U 71
• 2026 Triple Crown
• 3rd Place USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals Championship – 10U 67

Bryson Mills
• 1st Place Kansas State Folkstyle Championships – 10U 61

Chattan Campbell
• 1st Place Kansas State Folkstyle Championships – 10U 67
• 1st Place Kansas State Greco Championships – 12U 70
• 2nd Place Kansas State Freestyle Championships – 12U 70

Grayson Mitchell
• 2nd Place Kansas State Folkstyle Championships – 10U 79
• Adidas Nationals Runner Up – 5th Grade 78

Hayden Soloman
• 1st Place Kansas State Folkstyle Championships – 10U 76
• 3rd Place Kansas State Greco Championships – 12U 78
• 2nd Place Kansas State Freestyle Championships – 12U 78
• MTXE Trilogy Winner
• USAW Preseason National Champion

Jed Holmes – 14U 126
• 2nd Place Kansas State Greco Championships
• 3rd Place Kansas State Freestyle Championships

Khylen Sanderson
• 2nd Place Kansas State Folkstyle Championships – 12U 76
• 2nd Place Kansas State Greco Championships – 14U 80
• 2nd Place Kansas State Freestyle Championships – 14U 80

Knox Vrana
• 3rd Place Kansas State Folkstyle Championships – 14U 90

Kyson Sides
• 1st Place Kansas State Folkstyle Championships – 10U 73
• 2nd Place Kansas State Greco Championships – 12U 74
• 2nd Place Kansas State Freestyle Championships – 12U 74
• 5th Place WOW Tulsa Kick Off – 10U 67
• 5th Place WOW Tulsa Nationals – 10U 70
• 6th Place WOW Reno Worlds – 10U 70

Matthew Hoag
• 2nd Place Kansas State Freestyle Championships

Rhett Crowther
• 1st Place Kansas State Folkstyle Championships – 10U 79
• 1st Place Kansas State Greco Championships – 12U 86
• 1st Place Kansas State Freestyle Championships – 12U 86
• 2026 Triple Crown
• 3rd Place Adidas Nationals – 5th Grade 85

Sedrick Ellis Jr – 12U 117
• 2nd Place Kansas State Greco Championships
• 2nd Place Kansas State Freestyle Championships
• 3rd Place Kansas State Folkstyle Championships

Year 1 was special. Year 2 will be even better.

The WTC Academy boys showed out at the Freestyle and Greco State Championships, with 5 athletes earning Triple Crown Award by winning state titles in Folkstyle, Freestyle, and Greco.

These boys have put in a TON of work on and off the mat. Congratulations, homeschool kiddos!

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🏆 2026 Triple Crown Winners

Brooks Ewertz – 10U (71)
1st Place Greco
1st Place Freestyle

Brody Owens – 12U (67)
1st Place Greco
1st Place Freestyle

Brooks Blevins – 14U (92)
1st Place Greco
1st Place Freestyle

Beau Blevins – 12U (92)
1st Place Greco
1st Place Freestyle

Rhett Crowther – 12U (86)
1st Place Greco
1st Place Freestyle

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Matthew Hoag – 12U (108)
2nd Place Freestyle

Khylen Sanderson – 14U (80)
2nd Place Greco
2nd Place Freestyle

Hayden Soloman – 12U (78)
3rd Place Greco
2nd Place Freestyle

Jed Holmes – 14U (126)
2nd Place Greco
3rd Place Freestyle

Chattan Campbell – 12U (70)
1st Place Greco
2nd Place Freestyle

Aiden Balderas – 10U (77)
2nd Place Greco
2nd Place Freestyle

Sedrick Ellis Jr. – 12U (117)
2nd Place Greco
2nd Place Freestyle

Kyson Sides – 12U (74)
2nd Place Greco
2nd Place Freestyle

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Proud of this group and the standard they continue to set.

📸: Jenna Owens Photography

Congratulations to our WTC Academy athletes for a successful season!!!

Here are some fun stats:

19 athletes entered districts

➡️ 15 punched their ticket to State — 79%

➡️ 14 stood on the podium (Top 3) — 93%

➡️ 10 finished as State Champions — 67%

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Individual Results

State Champions
• Brooks Ewertz
• Hayden Soloman
• Chattan Campbell
• Aiden Balderas
• Brody Owens
• Brooks Blevins
• Beau Blevins
• Rhett Crowther
• Bryson Mills
• Kyson Sides

Runner-Up
• Kylan Sanderson
• Grayson Mitchell

3rd Place
• Knox Vrana
• Sedrick Ellis Jr.

DNP
• Saddie Miller

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The numbers speak, but the work behind them speaks louder. Proud of this group and the standard they continue to raise.

Another day in paradise ☀️ 🌊
📍 Wichita, KS

Not every day you get to watch the Cowboy RTC in action — world champs, world medalists, and NCAA champions all training under one roof. Even better? Getting the chance to train in that same room afterward. 🔥💪

Great week in the wrestling room and classroom! 💪📚

Wrapped it up with some fun Halloween activities to celebrate all the hard work! 🎃👻

Inaugural Class of 2025–2026. Special group, big things ahead!