WICHITA, Kan. — The Oklahoma Wesleyan University men's wrestling team has been awarded the KCAC Champions of Character Team of the Year honor for their sport in the 2024-25 season. Champions of Character award winners from each institution have also been chosen. The KCAC Team of Character and Champions of Character awards are sponsored by
IMA Financial Group, and both were based on the NAIA Champions of Character award. A team is recognized in each sport, as voted on by their peer coaches.
The Eagles participated in a variety of service projects throughout the year, including, but not limited to:
- Participating in the Big Brothers program
- Hang Christmas lights in city parks
- Serve as coaches for the Bartlesville and Caney Valley Wrestling Clubs
- Serve at the local homeless shelter.
- Stock food at the Concer Cares food bank
Committed to advancing character-driven athletics, the NAIA Champions of Character program aims to inspire student-athletes, coaches, officials, and fans to hold high standards and embody what character truly means in a competitive arena. By keeping the five core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership at the heart of the athletics experience, the Champions of Character program empowers participants to change the culture of sport.
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Champions of Character awards are presented by IMA Financial Group, and are awarded to the student-athletes and team who best represent the mission of the Champions of Character Program.
Your 2024-25 Men's Wrestling Champions of Character Student-Athletes are:
| NAME |
INSTITUTION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
| Tyler Johnson |
Avila University |
Sr. |
Olathe, Kan. |
| Triston Vande Velde |
Bethany College |
Jr. |
Topeka, Kan. |
| Braden Morgan |
Friends University |
Sr. |
El Dorado, Kan. |
| Cullen Glatt |
University of Jamestown |
Sr. |
Bismarck, N.D. |
| Bryan Ayala |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University |
So. |
Federal Way, Wash. |
| Spencer Rochelle |
Ottawa University |
Jr. |
Shawnee, Okla. |
| Ryker Blackburn |
University of Saint Mary |
Sr. |
Duchesne, Utah |
| Johnathon Vincent |
York University |
Sr. |
Auburn, Kan. |
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