Season Preview: Odessa Bulldogs Boys

The Odessa High School wrestling team enters the 2025 season with momentum,  confidence, and lofty expectations.

Under the guidance of head coach Jeff Brown and  assistant coaches Tyler Thompson and Dan Schrieman, the Bulldogs are preparing for  another grueling campaign as they set their sights on achieving a third consecutive state  championship.

For a program built on tradition, toughness, and pride, the chance at a  three-peat is both a challenge and a motivating force.  

The Bulldogs’ success stems from the program’s culture and preparation. Coach  Brown and his staff emphasize discipline, conditioning, and mental toughness, ensuring  their wrestlers are ready for the physical and emotional demands of the sport.

Practices  are designed not just to refine technique, but also to foster resilience and unity. That  formula has been translated into back-to-back state titles and has positioned Odessa as a  perennial contender.  

The road to another team state title will not be an easy one though. The Bulldogs  face a challenging schedule filled with tough conference matchups, invitationals, and  tournaments which will test their mettle.

Each competition provides an opportunity for  growth, with the ultimate goal of peaking in February when championships are on the line.  

This year’s roster is anchored by one of the most decorated junior classes in  Missouri and led by two-time state champions Jet Brown and Blaine Wallace, who are both  seeking to capture their third titles.

Fellow junior Kamden Hooper, a returning state finalist,  is hungry to reach the top of the podium again as he did during his freshman campaign,  while Lake Waters makes his much-anticipated return after a season-ending injury that cost him his sophomore season.  

Adding to the Bulldogs’ championship potential are juniors Michael Scott, Liam  Shippy, and sophomore, Will Scott, all of whom have valuable state tournament  experience.

Michael Scott, a two-time state placer, has his eyes on reaching the finals this  season, while Shippy and Will Scott are determined to return to Columbia and add to  Odessa’s team title aspirations.

Together, this group provides both firepower and depth,  ensuring Odessa will once again be in the mix for top honors.