Benedictine College Prep Wrestling

First Team All-Metro

Royce Wetlzer (113 lbs) 2026 All-Metro Wrestler of the Year! This silent assassin doesn’t need a pep talk. He needs silence, a quick thumbs up, and 20 minutes to lock in. Once that whistle blows? It’s pure offensive dominance. Back-to-back state titles. Two-time National All-American 🏆

Nate Foldes (144 lbs) The third Foldes brother to represent Benedictine, Nate dominated his way to a VISAA state title this season. Finishing with a 20-4 record, he punctuated his junior year by rolling through the state tournament with a pin, a tech fall, and a major decision before securing the championship with a 10-4 victory.

Elliott Crews (150 lbs) A key force in the Cadets’ state championship run, Crews posted an impressive 31-9 record and advanced to the round of 12 at National Preps. He showcased his clinical efficiency at the state meet, pinning his first three opponents in a combined 3 minutes and 9 seconds before winning the title with a gritty 9-5 decision.

Jameson Burns (165 lbs) A two-time state champion and National Preps round of 12 finisher, Burns went 10-3 this season. He lived up to his “All-Metro first-teamer” status at the VISAA meet by pinning his first three opponents in lightning-fast times—27 seconds, 25 seconds, and 1:58—before finishing as the state runner-up.

Sean Boyd (Heavyweight) A dual-sport standout, Boyd earned All-American status by finishing seventh at National Preps. The No. 2 seed at the state meet, he fought through a tough bracket to set up a rivalry rematch in the finals, where he secured a tight 4-2 decision to capture the heavyweight state championship.

The following Benedictine wrestlers were recognized as honorable mentions across their respective weight classes:
106: C**t Brewer
126: Henry Jones
132: Nicholas Demyanovich
138: Emmitt Henley
157: Manny Evans
175: Harrison Byers
190: Cole Hershberger
215: Maxim Calle

Huge congratulations to Royce for being named the Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro Wrestler of the Year! A well-deserved honor for an incredible athlete.

One photo. Two eras. Same legacy.

Lane ‘25 and Zach ‘30 both earned All-American honors at the US Open in Vegas. Proud is an understatement.

Henry won the VA Team Trials and will represent Team VA wrestling at 132 Ibs at the USA Wrestling National Duals.

Let’s goooo, Henry! 👏

Congratulations to, incoming Freshman, Zach!! 🥇

Congratulations to these NHSCA All-Americans! 👏

BCP Wrestling Banquet 2026 ☘️🏆🥇

☘️ St. Thomas More Dependability award: Nicholas Demyanovich

☘️ St. Augustine Cadet Award: Maxim Calle

☘️ St. Michael the Archangel Coaches Award: Cole Hershberger

☘️ St. Peter Leadership Award: Sean Boyd

☘️ St. Benedict Most Valuable Wrestler Award: Royce Wetzler

COMING UP THIS WEEK👆

We put in the work and stayed determined 🏆 Now off to the next challenge this weekend at National Preps.

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They say wrestling is an individual sport, but nobody gets to the top of the podium alone. It’s the brothers in the room who pick you up when you’re gassed and push you when you want to quit. We’re built through adversity and sustained by a bond that can’t be broken. Resilience is a team sport.

Thank you to all the families that showed out last night! God has blessed us with an amazing BCP wrestling community. Go Cadets ☘️

ECCC 2026 🫡 ☘️