Maryville University Athletics

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL
“Kolton is a three sport athlete who has had an outstanding career at Neosho High School. We think Kolton is a great fit for our Wrestling Program and Maryville University. He has all the ‘Right Stuff’ to have success for us. We welcome Kolton to our wrestling program. We are pleased to have him and his family join our Maryville Wrestling Family”. Coach Denney

High School accomplishments:
•4 X State Qualifier
•3 X State Medalist
•State Champion as a senior at 132 lbs
•6th in State as a junior at 132 lbs
•3rd in State as a soph at 113 lbs
•2 X 2nd at Districts
•3rd and 4th at Districts
•4 X Conference Finalist
•2 X Conference Champ
•Kansas City Invitational 5th Place Finisher
•Granite City Invitational Finalist
•3 Sport Athlete
•3 X Varsity Letterman in Football
•Varsity Letterman in Golf

High School career record: 176-52
Senior: 46-8
Junior: 52-8
Sophomore: 40-14
Freshman: 38-22

ABOUT KOLTON
Parents: Kenny and Amanda Sanders
Siblings: Kyle and Keaton Sanders
HS coach’s name(s): Jeremy Phillips, Kenny Sanders, Eric Kivett, Ben Elledge, Austin Hailey, and Frank Hubert
Greatest moment in wrestling: Winning my state title senior year
People who have had the greatest influence in your life:  My dad
Favorite athlete: J.J Watt
Favorite entertainer: Ryan Reynolds
Favorite food: Mexican food
Favorite book: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
Favorite wrestling move: Broomstick or leg cradle
Favorite quote: Stay ready so I don’t gotta get ready-Bret Camerer
Craziest ambition: To be a 3x All-American
If I could meet one person: Danny Duncan
I came to Maryville because: We had a family unit at Neosho and I feel we can have the same thing here
Best sports advice ever received: Learn from your losses
Treasured possessions: My ps4 and my guns
10 years from now:  I want to have a family and a great career in cyber security