DES MOINES, IA – Menlo College Wrestling was represented on the national stage as Tyger Taam (149) and Javier Martinez (285) competed at the Collide All-Stars Showcase in Des Moines, Iowa, earning invitations to an elite event celebrating national champions from across collegiate wrestling. Hosted by Portillo Bros Wrestling, the showcase brought together national champions and top collegiate competitors from the NAIA, NCWA, NCAA and junior college landscapes. Both Taam and Martinez earned their invitations following their NCWA National Championship performances last season.

Taam, competing at 149 pounds, faced No. 1-ranked Colton Hush of Minnesota State-Mankato, an NCAA Division II All-American who finished third nationally last season. Hush earned NSIC Rookie of the Year honors during his freshman campaign before establishing himself among the nation's top wrestlers. Taam was pinned in the matchup. Martinez took the mat at 285 pounds against No. 1-ranked Zaman Anwar of Iowa Central, the NJCAA's top-ranked heavyweight entering the season and a fourth-place finisher at the 2026 NJCAA National Championships. Martinez battled Anwar throughout the match before dropping a 6-2 decision.

Both Oaks brought impressive résumés into the showcase. Taam made history at Moanalua High School as Hawaii's first four-time undefeated state champion in nearly 40 years, capturing four consecutive state titles from 2022-25. Martinez previously claimed the 2024 CCCAA State Championship at Fresno City College before continuing his success at Menlo, where he captured the 2026 NCWA heavyweight national title with a 13-3 major decision in the championship bout. The Oaks are proud of Taam and Martinez for representing Menlo among an elite field of collegiate champions.