West Liberty University Athletics

Class: Sophomore 

Hometown: Washington, Pa.

High School: Trinity High School 

• Scholar All-American 

Prep: 

• Freestyle State Champion 

• Team Pennsylvania Team Member 

• 2x WPIAL Placer  

• Powerade Tournament Placer 

• Trinity Highschool Wrestler of the Year (2024) 

Personal:  

Parents: Emily Bland, Robert Bland, (Robert wrestled at University of Central Missouri) 

Siblings: Kai Bland 

Major: Psychology 

Minor: Exercise Physiology 

Intended Career Path: Sports Psychology 

Why West Liberty 

I chose West Liberty because the coaching staff showed me that they cared about me as a person and showed me how understanding they are. The coaches weren’t focused on my wrestling flaws but instead they were focused on my personality and the kind of person I am on and off the mat. West Liberty also has a nice campus that is close to home and a positive environment which I was drawn toward. The coaches emphasized their focus on mental health and dialing into the psychology behind wrestling, which I believe will help me strive in my career and as a college athlete.