Missouriwrestling.com has been covering wrestling in Missouri since 2000. We’re looking for new contributors across the state, especially in girls wrestling, youth wrestling, and regional coverage. You don’t need a journalism degree. You need to be close to the action, know the kids, and care about getting the story right. What we’re looking for Writers […]
Some wrestlers find their way to the mat through youth clubs, older siblings, or fathers who never stopped watching tape. Zyan Knollmeyer found his way through a Sam’s Club water run. “I had three of those big 40-packs of water bottles, I can only carry one at a time, and I turned around and he’s carrying […]
When the dust settled at the Virginia Beach Sports Center, one thing was unmistakably clear: Missouri remains a powerhouse on the national wrestling map. At the 37th Annual NHSCA High School Nationals—the largest and most prestigious individual event in the country, athletes from the Show-Me State didn’t just show up; they commanded the podium. Facing […]
Wt Wrestler (School) Place Complete Tournament Results 125 National ChampionLuke Lilledahl (Penn St) 1st Win MD 11-2 vs. Mack Mauger (MIZZ) Win Dec 4-2 vs. J. Strickenberger (WVU) Win TB-1 2-1 vs. Dean Peterson (Iowa) Win Dec 8-3 vs. Troy Spratley (OKST) Win Dec 2-1 vs. M. McGowan (Princeton) 125 Mack Mauger (MIZZ) DNP Win […]
Wt Seed Wrestler (School) Round Opponent (Seed) Result Score 125 (1) Luke Lilledahl (PSU) R2 (17) J. Strickenberger (WVU) Win Dec 4-2 125 (32) Mack Mauger (MIZZ) Cons 1 (16) Ezekiel Witt (NDSU) Loss Dec 6-2 125 (27) Brady Roark (SDSU) Cons 1 (22) Davis Motyka (PENN) Win MD 13-4 133 (19) Gage Walker (MIZZ) […]
Wt Seed Wrestler (School) Round Opponent (Seed) Result Pts 125 (1) Luke Lilledahl (PSU) R1 (32) Mack Mauger (MIZZ) Win (MD 11-2) 2.0 125 (32) Mack Mauger (MIZZ) Prelim (33) Jace Schafer (BLOO) Win (Dec 4-1) 1.0 125 (32) Mack Mauger (MIZZ) R1 (1) Luke Lilledahl (PSU) Loss (MD 11-2) 0.0 125 (27) Brady Roark […]
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – The 2026 USA Wrestling 16U and Junior Folkstyle Nationals concluded this weekend at The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, and Missouri athletes made a massive impact. From securing national championships to filling up the podiums, local wrestlers proved their strength on the national stage. Here is a breakdown of Missouri’s top […]
At the high school state wrestling championships, the spotlight usually shines on phenoms who have been dominating the youth circuit for years. Tucker Williams took a wildly different path. The Hillsboro High School freshman recently capped off his season by finishing second in Missouri Class 3 at 106 pounds. While a state finals appearance as […]
2026 Class 2 Boys 215lb State Preview The roadmap to the state podium is here. We’ve analyzed the 2026 Class 2 Boys 215lb bracket using season-long head-to-head results and our established individual rankings to project the path to the finals. The below information is based solely on our latest round of rankings. We fully understand […]
2026 Class 3 Boys 126lb State Preview The roadmap to the state podium is here. We’ve analyzed the 2026 Class 3 Boys 126lb bracket using season-long head-to-head results and our established individual rankings to project the path to the finals. The below information is based solely on our latest round of rankings. We fully understand […]