A wrestler shares her experience at the Fest at the Nest Tournament, highlighting her satisfaction with her performance and her surprise at winning her first high school match. She discusses her techniques, focusing on the significance of timing and preparation. With ambitious goals for the season, she aims for a varsity position and a top […]
Lily Breeden shares her journey, highlighting her achievements and the adjustment to not having her sisters on the team. She focuses on her offseason training to enhance her technique and offense, driven by a desire to improve after a tough previous year. Lily evaluates her team’s talent, noting the potential of new members and their […]
Brianna Wu shares her experience from a recent wrestling tournament, detailing a challenging match where she initially took the lead but faced a strong comeback. She reflects on the difficulty of achieving a pin against a defensive opponent and recognizes areas for improvement in her technique. Brianna also expresses her goal of playing varsity while […]
Noah Gonzalez, a two-time state champion wrestler, focuses on off-season training that includes football and weightlifting. He aims to enhance his hand fighting skills for college wrestling at Appalachian State University. Motivated by a tough finals match last year, he strives for a third state title and considers moving up a class in competition, confident […]
Liberty wrestling, led by Dustin Brewer, seeks a sixth consecutive state championship despite losing key wrestlers. The boys’ team, featuring many freshmen and returning athletes, prepares for challenges ahead. Freshmen bring essential toughness, while Devin aims for college readiness. The girls’ team, coming off a state trophy, sees increased participation and new members ready to […]
Luke Cline joins the prestigious St. Pius wrestling program, excited to be part of a state championship team. He shares his practice routines, working with Andrew Garcia and honing various techniques. Wrestling against older competitors has prepared him for varsity challenges. Luke aims to become a state champion this year, highlighting the hard work needed, […]
Mackenzie Miller, a first-place wrestler at the Fest at the Nest Tournament, shares her journey and performance. She highlights her improvement in each match and her quick pinning ability. Mackenzie emphasizes her wrestling technique, especially her shooting skills, which are enhanced by her shorter stature. Her ultimate goal is to secure a spot on the […]
Sophie Horton from north Kansas City shares her experience at the Fest and Nest Tournament, where she wins her bracket. She reflects on her wrestling performance, identifying areas for improvement like aggression and technique. Sophie discusses effective scoring techniques, including leg riding and double leg moves, and shares her thoughts on new wrestling rules. Her […]
Jordan Bell, a defending state champion, shares his excitement for the upcoming season while reflecting on his team’s championship title. He discusses the impact of graduating key players and the integration of newcomers, highlighting the team’s strong dynamics. Jordan emphasizes his offseason training focused on hand fighting techniques and expresses his aspirations to become a […]
Jackson Rotterman, the defending state champion, shares insights about his wrestling career and team dynamics. Despite losing key seniors, he remains confident in his team’s strength. Committed to Air Force Accounting, he values connections with fellow wrestlers. Jackson identifies areas for improvement, particularly in aggression and strategy against tougher opponents, and expresses confidence in winning […]