Missouri Wrestling

Team Preview: Monett Cubs

With four returning state medalists, including two state champions, and a deep, talented roster it is easy to see why Coach Bradley’s Cubs are my pick for the pre-season number one in Class 2 Missouri high school wrestling.

Team Preview: Odessa Bulldogs

The Bulldogs paced themselves in 2017-2018 with a 22-4 dual record. Their 6th place finish at the Missouri State Wrestling Tournament might have been a slight underachievement for the Bulldogs.

Moberly looks to keep momentum rolling in 2018-19

The potential for Moberly should be evident to everyone in Class 2. Last season, the Spartans captured the Class 2 District 2 title and posted a top-10 team finish at state.

Team Preview: Logan-Rogersville Wildcats

Leading the way for the Wildcats will be junior Jay Strausbaugh. Strausbaugh won three matches by a combined six points on route to winning the Class 2 State Championship at 132 lbs. last season.

Team Preview: Bolivar Liberators

This season Coach Jeff Davis has two returning place-winners and one impact transfer that will solidify his team in 2018-2019

Team Preview: Eldon Mustangs

Head Coach Ryan Bird added “We have three medalists coming back...and these guys have put in work in the weight room and on the mat during the offseason."

Team Preview: Cameron Dragons

Head Coach Phil Limb adds, “we are a young team and have a lot of room to grow throughout the season. We are excited to put in the work and get the most out of the 2018-2019 season.”

Team Preview: Mexico

The cupboard is not bare for Coach Adams as he returns fours state qualifiers and one state champion to the mat in 2018-2019.

Thoughts & Predictions: #9 Virginia Tech vs #8 Mizzou

This should be a fantastic dual and the team score could end up a lot closer than I predicted. Wrestlestats predicted a 20-14 Virginia Tech win here. I am really excited to see how the team comes out and handles a really solid Hokie line-up.

Team Preview: Oak Grove

Tyler Curd has been wrestling overseas, looks to lead team.

Pre-Season Returning Class 2 Points at the State Tournament

Monett has positioned itself to compete again in 2018-2019 as they return two-state champions, a runner-up, and a fourth place medalists. Logan-Rogersville has the most state medalists of Class 2 teams across the state...

Maryville Kaufman/Brand/Bayly Open Results

TONS of Missouri wrestlers at this tournament. Check out the results here.

Mary Belle Harrell: Georgia born to Show Me Champ

“Mary-Belle is the Doug Flutie of wrestling. Never have I ever seen someone throw more ‘Hail Marys’ that work than her. No matter the score she is always in the match and her ability to scramble makes every match entertaining.”  

New MSHSAA Wrestling District and Class Assignments

Who dropped a class? Who went up a class?

USA Wrestling announces age-division name changes, effective immediately

Drury University opens up season at Dan Harris Open

Drury University came away with 3 individual champions, a runner-up, a third place and fourth place finishes making a total of 6 placers

Mizzou vs Illinois Dual: Post match analysis

Really big NCAA tournament quality wins for Eierman and Elam. Really proud of the team, as they look like they have a lot of potential for positive improvement moving forward.

Missouri Results: Harold Nichols Cyclone Open

#8 Mizzou vs. #17 Illinois Dual Preview

Rumor around the water cooler is that Elam is likely to burn his redshirt and start on Saturday. Elam is incredibly long and slick for the weight and is already tough on top at a college level.

Drury Wrestling Intrasquad Results

The Panthers will continue to prepare for their season opening tournament in Baldwin City Kansas hosted by Baker University on November 4th. Drury starts its third season in NCAA Division II competing in the competitive GLVC conference.

Brooke-Lynn Rush

Brooke-Lynn Rush finished the 2017-2018 season ranked #12 in the country at 127 lbs. according to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame ranking released July 3rd, 2018.

Fall Brawl Results

Fall Brawl results are in, view them here!

MSHSAA Wrestling Districts

With the release of the enrollment numbers there is “speculation’ on the district breakdowns. That can change with the drop of a hat as schools add or drop wrestling before the November 9th release.

Gayle Adams of Mexico was awarded Coach of Year

MSHSAA staff has selected Gayle Adams as the NFHS Coach of the Year for the sport of Wrestling