WICHITA, Kan. – Friends University freshman Benedict Holthaus has been selected as the KCAC Men's Wrestling Co-Newcomer of the Year (Ernest Grant, York University), as announced today (May 29) by the conference office.

Holthaus claimed the 174 pound KCAC conference championship this season to earn a berth to the NAIA National Championship, where he went 1-2 that included an upset victory over No. 13-seeded Tyson Stover of Corban University.

A native of Nephi, Utah, Holthaus posted an overall record of 30-9 in the 2024-25 campaign and won 12 of 13 dual matches. His victory total included 12 wins by fall and 12 more wins via technical fall.

Click HERE for the complete KCAC Men's Wrestling Postseason Honors release.