Among the many positives the Patriots had last season, qualifying 12 to the NAIA championships was definitely one of them. Like some of the other top tier programs in the NAIA, Cumberlands was led by a strong core of dedicated seniors. 7 of those 12 qualifiers are now out of eligibility.
Mateo Vargo, a two-time Mid-South Conference (MSC) champion, who finished off his career twice in the NAIA R12.
Weston Melvon 3rd-3rd-1st in the MSC & also an NAIA R12'er.
Qualifiers Eli Peyton, Ty Lehman, Marc Le Gaspe, Derrick Bannister & TreyShawn White.
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| 133 Riley Bettich |
The pipeline Indian Hills has from NJCAA to the four-year institutions is strong, as in lies the proof in Riley Bettich. 3rd in the MSC last season, he was one of many Patriots who finished out 2026 one match shy of being an All-American. A runner-up at the Lucha Open, he won the Battle in the Bluegrass.
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| 157 Brice Coleman |
Yet another former Indian Hills standout, Brice Coleman made the finals of the MSC & finished 3rd at the Battle in the Bluegrass.
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| 165 Malachia Harris |
Only a junior & already looking to make his third MSC finals appearance in a row. This time in search of a gold medal, after collecting two silvers. Also a runner-up at the Lucha Open, he was a Battle in the Bluegrass champion.
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| 184 Lane Kiser |
6th in the MSC, Lane Kiser won a title at the Battle in the Bluegrass.
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| Austin Silva HWT |
Yet another NAIA R12'er for the Patriots in 2026, Austin Silva has thus far been 1st & 2nd in the MSC. He was also a runner-up at both the Lucha Open & the Oppenheim Open.
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