Southeast of Saline Wrestlers Repeat as State Champions

Brody Chambers and Roman Tuttle defend their titles in Class 3-1A

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Brody Chambers, a senior 285-pounder, and Roman Tuttle, a sophomore 120-pounder, both successfully defended their state wrestling championships for Southeast of Saline High School. Chambers won a close 3-1 triple-overtime match, while Tuttle dominated his final with a 20-3 technical fall. The team also saw junior Annabelle Soell finish as the runner-up in the girls' 140-pound division.

Why it matters

Southeast of Saline has established itself as a wrestling powerhouse, with multiple state champions and placers over the past few years. The repeat titles by Chambers and Tuttle cement the program's status and show the depth of talent they have developed. For the individual wrestlers, these championships cap off successful high school careers and set them up for potential college opportunities.

The details

Chambers, who has signed to play college football at Grandview University, won his final match in a close 3-1 triple-overtime battle against Smith Center's Kharson Montgomery. Tuttle, who finished the season undefeated at 31-0, won his final match by technical fall 20-3. Soell, the No. 4 seed, advanced to the girls' 140-pound final before losing by fall to the No. 1 seed from Norton.

  • Chambers and Tuttle won their state titles on Saturday, March 2, 2026 at the Class 3-1A state wrestling tournament in Hays, Kansas.
  • Tuttle entered the season after being hospitalized with a knee infection, but was able to return in early January and complete an undefeated 31-0 campaign.

The players

Brody Chambers

A senior 285-pounder for Southeast of Saline High School who successfully defended his 2025 state championship with a 3-1 triple-overtime victory. He has signed to play college football at Grandview University in Iowa.

Roman Tuttle

A sophomore 120-pounder for Southeast of Saline High School who won his second consecutive state championship, finishing the season undefeated at 31-0 and extending his career record to 73-1.

Annabelle Soell

A junior 140-pounder for Southeast of Saline High School who finished as the runner-up in the girls' state tournament, improving on her fifth-place finish the previous year.

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What they’re saying

“I figured it was going to be a rematch of last year. He's a good wrestler and the way the bracket was set up, he had a good road to the final, so getting the second one was definitely a great way to end my career and show off my abilities in the sport.”

— Brody Chambers, Southeast of Saline Senior 285-Pounder (ksal.com)

“I felt really good. I handled my diet really well and I worked on many things that I thought people could maybe do to capitalize on mistakes I could make. So, I really focused on those leading up to state and just trusted in my preparation.”

— Roman Tuttle, Southeast of Saline Sophomore 120-Pounder (ksal.com)

What’s next

Chambers will now focus on his college football career at Grandview University, while Tuttle plans to move up in weight class for his junior season as he continues to build on his wrestling success.

The takeaway

Southeast of Saline has established itself as a dominant wrestling program, with multiple state champions and placers in both the boys' and girls' tournaments. The repeat titles by Chambers and Tuttle demonstrate the program's ability to develop elite talent and sustain excellence year after year.