Zane Wolters, a student from Riverdale Ridge High School who was actively involved in both football and wrestling, passed away in a car accident on March 3rd.
His untimely death has left the community in mourning, and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those who knew him during this challenging time.
Highlights
- A person who knew Zane Wolters, Melissa Cates, shared that she received a call from her son, Kealen, who informed her of his friend Zane’s tragic death.
- She expressed her deep sorrow for the Riverdale Ridge community, her son, and everyone who knew Zane.
- A Facebook user, Stacy Elizabeth, offered her support to the grieving mother, expressing her deep condolences and letting her know she was there if needed.
A member of the Class of 2027, Zane played Defensive End (DE) and Middle Linebacker (MLB) for the school’s football team.
Similarly, Zane competed in the 132-138 lb weight class in wrestling, and throughout the 2024-2025 season, he had a mix of wins and losses.
Family And Friends Mourn The Loss Of Student-Athlete Zane Wolters
Melissa Cates shared her heartbreak after receiving a call from her son, Kealen, who was struggling to catch his breath as he informed her of the tragic loss of his friend, Zane.
Zane had passed away in a car accident on March 3rd. Melissa expressed her deep sorrow for the Riverdale Ridge community, her son, everyone who knew Zane, and especially Zane’s family.
She asked for thoughts and prayers for all those affected by this unimaginable loss, remembering Zane with love and wishing him to “fly high.”
My heart hurts so much today…. Getting a call from your child that can’t even catch their breath is never a call that you want to get. But hearing the news on the other side of the phone is even more heartbreaking. While walking into my infusion this morning Kealen called to tell me that one of his friends passed away last night in a tragic car accident.
Melissa Cates
My heart hurts for our Riverdale Ridge community, my son, all who knew Zane, and especially Zane’s family.
Please keep everyone who knew Zane in your thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable loss.
Fly high Zane
People expressed sympathy and sorrow over Zane’s tragic passing in the comments.
Monica Culver mentioned asking her daughter, Tay, if she knew Zane, and though she didn’t, she acknowledged the heartbreaking loss.
I asked Tay if she knew him and she didn’t think so but it is such a tragic loss!!
Monica Culver
Ronda Romero shared her sadness and offered prayers for Zane’s family.
Stacy Elizabeth offered her support to the grieving mother, expressing her deep condolences and letting her know she was there if needed.
Additional Information
- He earned several key victories, including wins by fall, such as a 6-1 win in 5:44 against K. Marfo from Vista Peak at the 2025 Colorado JV State and a dominant 14-0 win in 1:46 against J. Wade from Pine Creek at the SOCO JV Metros.
- Zane also secured wins by decision, such as his 9-4 victory over P. Riebschlager from Ralston Valley.
- He had a dominant 12-2 win by technical fall (TF) against C. Picone from Eaglecrest Wrestling Club at the CUSAW Black Fox Freestyle event and a 10-0 technical fall win against N. Rodriguez from Betterman Elite Wrestling at the same event in 2024.
