OTTAWA, Kan. – Ottawa University men's bowling is pleased to announce the signing of Kolten Powell for the 2027-28 season. Powell, a native of Ottawa, Kan., attends Ottawa High School and will join the Braves as a freshman.

Powell is a two-year letterwinner in bowling for the Cyclones. He helped lead Ottawa High School to the 2026 Kansas Class 4-1A State Championship and set a Class 4-1A state tournament record during the 2025-26 season. Powell also finished third individually at the state tournament.

In 2026, Powell earned Class 4-1A All-State honors, won a regional championship, and captured the HOA Junior Classic Championship.

Along with bowling, Powell is a four-year participant in baseball, played two years of basketball, and one year of football at Ottawa High School.

Powell is the son of Kraig and Shayleen Powell and plans to major in computer science at Ottawa University.