Iowa State University Athletics
2026-27 Wrestling (W) Roster
Kailey Benson
- Weight:
- 131
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Saint Peters, Mo.
- High School:
- Francis Howell Central
- Prev School:
- Oklahoma State
Awards & Accomplishments
2026 U20 Pan American 57 kg bronze medalist
2025-26 (at Oklahoma State)
Posted a 22-6 record in her freshman season at Oklahoma State, going 4-1 in dual action, in her at 131 pounds … won titles at the Annual Women’s Viking Open and Spire Classic … placed fourth at the NC College Invite … finished eighth at the Missouri Valley Open … undefeated in duals against Fort Hays State, Colorado Mesa, Wayland Baptist and Texas Woman`s University … 2026 Pan Am team member … U20 Women’s National Finalist … Folkstyle Nationals Finalist.
High School
Wrestled at Francis Howell Central, where she was coached by Kurt Kruse, Brian Bitney, Jacob Mattson and Steve Cross … wrestled to a 162-13 record in high school, going 93-0 over her last two seasons with a pair of state titles … four-time state medalist … 2025 Missouri Tricia Saunders Award winner … three-time Junior Nationals Fargo All-American … two-time NHSCA High School Nationals All-American.
