Kayla Batres

Kayla Batres, known for her strong will come from Milford, Connecticut. She represented Green Farms Academy. She is locally famous for her technical advantage due to harsh training and her performance at Fargo which made her the pioneer, an initial woman wrestler from East region.

Kayla Batres
Kayla Batres

Personal Basic Information

Full NameKayla Marie Batres
Nick NameMat-Queen
Weight Category110 lbs
Father’s NameEli Batres
Mother’s NameInformation not available publicly
Date of Birth (Born)Information not available publicly
Birth PlaceMilford, Connecticut
Current AgeEstimated to be 17 years old
HeightInformation not available publicly
Net worthInformation not available publicly
Marriage StatusUnmarried
Husband NameDoes not have husband
Kids NameDoes not have kids
High schoolGreens Farms Academy
NationalityAmerican
Zodiac SignInformation not available publicly
Current Team NameGreens Farms Academy (GFA) Dragons

Net Worth

While she is a national level athlete who could get benefit from NIL deals, there are no public reports of high-value deals at her side. Most of her wrestling related funding has been coming from community support like GoFundMe campaign in 2023 that already raised funds to cover her travel and training expenses for the Fargo Nationals.

Early Life and Childhood    

Kayla Batres has a family background known for athletic abilities. Kayla did not begin as a wrestler. She began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). At the age of 9, she decided to try wrestling to improve her moves for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, she get attached with wrestling like she was destined to do it. Her early days of training took place at the South Side Wrestling Club in Connecticut, where she practiced the aggressive style that has made her a top ranked bonus point player.

Education and the Beginning of Sports Career

She balanced academics along with wrestling at a national level. At GFA, she became a strong athlete and converted herself into a high profile wrestler in New England.

In July 2025, she became the first Connecticut girl to win a USA Wrestling Junior Division national championship at Fargo.

Professional Career

Despite being in high school, she is a two-time champion of the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships (2023, 2024), where she defeated established NCAA and NAIA wrestlers. In the most recent 2025 Midlands, she reached the finals again, finishing as the runner-up to Kaelani Shufeldt.

In 2025, she helped Greens Farms Academy win a New England Prep Championship by competing in the boys’ division, where she placed 2nd in her weight category.

She is a 2-times National Prep Champion (2024, 2025), in her private school circle.

Achievements/ Awards/ Medals

Batres is a Under 15 Pan-American Gold Medalist (2023). She represented the United States in Panama, defeating her international opponents by a combined 31-1.

She is recognized for her success in the boys circle. In 2025, she helped Greens Farms Academy win a New England Prep Championship by competing in the boys’ division, where she placed 2nd in her weight class.

In July 2025, she became the first girl from Connecticut to win a USA Wrestling Junior National Championship in Fargo, ND. She was also been awarded as the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler honor for her excellent performance.

Married Life and Family

Kayla Batres is not married. Her family is linked to wrestling at Milford, Connecticut.

While her parents are not mentioned publicly, they are present at her tourament ot cheer her. Kayla has given credit to her family’s support which worked as the primary motivation for her to wrestle.

The Future Ambitions

Kayla’s ambition is to represent Team USA in the 2028 Olympic Games. She aims to follow other Greens Farms Academy legends who played in the Ivy League and high-major programs.

Recruiters from top programs (Iowa, North Central, and Princeton) are currently tracking her, as she focusing to be a multi-time NCAA champion contender in 2027.

Kayla Batres-FAQs

How many of her siblings wrestle?

Wrestling is a cultural representation in the Batres house. Out of seven children, six of them are active wrestlers. The only one who doesn’t compete is currently just over a year old.

What makes her “Who’s Number One” win so significant?

In October 2025, Batres moved from rank 2nd to 1st in the nation by defeating the top-ranked wrestler, Sophia Marie Gonzales.
The victory wasn’t just a win, it was a 10-0 technical fall that she secured in just over three minutes.

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