West Liberty, W.Va. - West Liberty senior Khyvon Grace continued to cement his place among the program's elite, finishing as the NCAA Division II national runner-up at 141 pounds for the second consecutive year at the 2026 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships.

Grace's performance earned him All-America honors for the third time in his career, while also making him a two-time national finalist.

The Hilltopper standout put together another strong tournament run, opening with a 3-0 decision over Colton Hush (Minnesota State) before edging Josh Taylor (Central Oklahoma), 4-3, in the quarterfinals. Grace then punched his ticket to the national championship match with another tight victory, defeating Elijah Lusk (Lander), 4-3, in the semifinals.

In the title bout, Grace battled Ronan Schuelke (McKendree) in a hard-fought match before finishing as the national runner-up following a 5-2 tiebreaker decision.

Grace's consistency on the national stage and his back-to-back appearances in the finals highlight his leadership and impact, helping guide the Hilltoppers to an 11th-place team finish while leading a trio of All-Americans.



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