Border War Reloaded: The 6th Annual Rogue Dual
On March 11th, 2026, the mat inside Avila University become the battleground once again as Team Missouri and Team Kansas collide in the 6th Annual Rogue Dual, presented by GroWrestling.
When the whistle blows at 6:30 PM, this won’t just be another wrestling event. This is the Border War of girls wrestling, a showcase built to highlight the very best athletes the region has to offer. The Rogue Dual isn’t about brackets or tournament survival, it’s about state pride, elite matchups, and the chance for the Midwest’s top high school wrestlers to prove exactly who owns the border.
Year after year, the Rogue Dual has delivered high-level folkstyle wrestling between state champions, national qualifiers, and rising stars. The format is simple: Team Missouri vs. Team Kansas, head-to-head in a dual meet spanning the traditional weight classes from 100 to 235 pounds. The result, however, is never simple; because every match has the intensity of a state final.
And if history tells us anything, Missouri has made a habit of owning this rivalry.
Missouri’s Grip on the Border
Since the Rogue Dual’s debut in 2021, Missouri has set the tone in emphatic fashion. The Show-Me State hasn’t just won; it has dominated.
Rogue Dual Results
- 2025 – Missouri 58, Kansas 15
- 2024 – Missouri 57, Kansas 27
- 2023 – Missouri 52, Kansas 16
- 2022 – Missouri 57, Kansas 27
- 2021 – Missouri 49, Kansas 25
Five straight victories. An average margin of nearly 30 points per dual.
That kind of consistency doesn’t happen by accident. Missouri has built a pipeline of elite girl wrestlers through its youth clubs, high school programs, and national-level training opportunities. When these athletes step onto the Rogue Dual stage, they’re not just representing their schools, they’re representing a state that has become a national powerhouse in girls wrestling.
Kansas always brings fighters. But the numbers tell the story: Missouri has owned the border war.
The Rise of Women’s Wrestling in America
The Rogue Dual is more than a rivalry, it’s a snapshot of a sport experiencing historic growth.
Over the last decade, girls wrestling has exploded across the United States. According to participation data from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), girls wrestling is the fastest-growing high school sport in the country.
- In 2013, fewer than 10,000 girls competed in high school wrestling nationwide.
- By 2024, participation surged to over 60,000 athletes.
- More than 45 states now sanction girls wrestling at the high school level.
At the collegiate level, the momentum continues. Programs across the country are adding teams, and in 2025 the **NCAA officially recognized women’s wrestling as an emerging sport, paving the way for full championship status in the coming years.
The Midwest, especially Missouri, has been at the forefront of this movement. With rapidly expanding youth programs and competitive high school divisions, the region has become a breeding ground for elite talent.
Events like the Rogue Dual matter because they create a stage. They give fans the chance to watch elite athletes compete in a dual meet format that mirrors the intensity of college wrestling. They also show younger wrestlers exactly what the future of the sport looks like.
When Missouri and Kansas clash, it isn’t just about the scoreboard.
It’s about building the culture and visibility of women’s wrestling.
Matchups to Watch: Fireworks on the Mat
Like years past, Missouri is bringing top-tier talent to the border showdown, and these ladies look ready to put on a show.
110 Pounds – Jayden Keller vs. Kaylee Pankey
The 110-pound bout features a collision between champions, but experience could be the deciding factor.
Missouri sends out four-time state champion Jayden Keller, a name that has become synonymous with dominance. Keller has been through every big stage imaginable during her career, and the Rogue Dual is no different.
This is the final chapter of a legendary high school career, and Keller looks poised to seal it with one more win over her Kansas rival. Expect Keller to push the pace early and ignite the Missouri crowd. If momentum starts here, it could set the tone for the entire night.
115 Pounds – Lilly McCleary vs. Bre Villanueva
Another state champion showdown awaits at 115 pounds.
Lone Jack’s Lilly McCleary, a back-to-back Missouri state champion, returns to the Rogue Dual after delivering a statement performance last year. In 2025 she stormed through her matchup with a quick fall, sending a surge of energy through the Missouri bench.
McCleary has built her reputation on aggressive offense and relentless pressure. With one more opportunity to represent Missouri on this stage, expect her to come out firing again, looking to replicate last year’s dominance and secure crucial team points.
130 Pounds – Emily Bischoff vs. Averi Counts
At 130 pounds, Missouri unleashes one of the most decorated competitors in the lineup.
Three-time state champion Emily Bischoff has made a habit of owning the Rogue Dual spotlight. Year after year she’s delivered big performances, and that history makes her an immediate favorite in this matchup.
Bischoff’s style blends technical precision with relentless mat awareness. When the pace increases, she thrives, and Kansas will have to weather that storm.
145 Pounds – Ariel Biggs vs. Audrey Lennard
A late lineup adjustment brings Fort Osage freshman Ariel Biggs into the spotlight.
While 145 pounds wasn’t her primary weight during the season, Biggs has already shown she can be dominant wherever she lands. Earlier in the year she picked up impressive wins at 145, proving size and strength won’t slow her down.
Biggs is coming off a huge freshman campaign and enters the Rogue Dual as the youngest athlete on Missouri’s roster, but make no mistake, she’s not here to play it safe.
Expect Biggs to come out scrapping from the opening whistle, eager to prove that the future of Missouri wrestling is already here. Kansas might have loaded a state champion at this weight, but she will have her hands more than full with this freshman.
155 Pounds – Lorelei Weaver vs. Leo Karnowski
Another clash of champions awaits at 155.
Lafayette County state champion Lorelei Weaver makes her Rogue Dual debut, stepping onto the mat against Kansas champion Leo Karnowski. It’s a matchup stacked with credentials.
Weaver’s run through the Missouri state tournament was one of the most impressive performances in Class 1. She scored more team points than any other wrestler in the classification, battling through what many considered one of the toughest brackets in the tournament.
Her style is built on relentless pace. She pushes the tempo, forces scrambles, and thrives in chaotic exchanges. If Weaver controls the pace, it could become a long night for Kansas.
190 Pounds – Kendall Angelo vs. Izzy Renfro-Basehor
At 190 pounds, Missouri brings one of its most physically imposing athletes to the mat.
Oak Park’s Kendall Angelo dominated her field before reaching the state finals and enters this dual as one of the most powerful wrestlers on the Missouri roster.
This will be Angelo’s first Rogue Dual appearance, but expect her to treat the stage like she’s been here before. Heavy hands, constant pressure, and explosive offense are her calling cards.
If Angelo finds her rhythm early, this match could end quickly, and loudly.
235 Pounds – Jayden Moehle vs. Lulu Kirk
The night could close with fireworks in the heavyweight division.
Missouri senior Jayden Moehle moves up to 235 pounds, a weight she’s dominated throughout her career. Her experience and mobility make her a difficult matchup for anyone at this class.
Across the mat stands Kansas state champion Lulu Kirk, who fans may remember from last year’s Rogue Dual appearance where she faced Missouri’s Alexis Stinson.
This time, she’ll meet a different Missouri star, but the challenge remains the same.
Moehle moves incredibly well for a heavyweight, and that athleticism could be the key to sealing another Missouri victory. Expect movement, pressure, and a determined effort to slam the door on Kansas once again.
The Show-Me State Standard
The Rogue Dual has quickly become one of the premier showcases for girls wrestling in the Midwest. For the athletes involved, it’s an opportunity to represent their state, their programs, and the growth of the sport they love.
For Missouri, it’s also a chance to continue building a legacy.
Five years. Five wins. And another lineup packed with champions.
When the whistle sounds inside Avila University, the message will be clear:
Missouri isn’t just participating in the rise of women’s wrestling.
They’re leading it.
And on Rogue Dual night, the border war returns to prove it once again.
The Line up:
100 –
Kansas – Madilyn Riedinger (Gardner Edgerton) *2nd
Missouri – Kinley Harker (Lee’s Summit West) *4th
110 –
Kansas – Kaylee Pankey (Tonganoxie) *1st
Missouri – Jayden Keller (Brookfield) *1st
115 –
Kansas – Bre Villanueva (Junction City) *1st
Missouri – Lillian McCleary (Lone Jack) *1st
120 –
Kansas – Autumn Wilson (Tonganoxie) *1st
Missouri – Lilly Goetz (Excelsior Springs) *6th
125 –
Kansas – Kaison Miller (Norton) *1st
Missouri – Jorgie Johnston (Winnetonka) *3rd
130 –
Kansas – Averi Counts (Russell) *1st
Missouri – Emily Bischoff (Odessa) *1st
135 –
Kansas – Olive Jones (Shawnee Heights) *1st
Missouri – Izzy Hager (Lexington)* 4th
140 –
Kansas – Maia Dolinar (Kansas City Piper) *1st
Missouri – Alexxa Storts (Polo) *2nd
145 –
Kansas – Audrey Lennard (Olathe East) *1st
Missouri – Ariel Biggs (Fort Osage) *3rd
155 –
Kansas – Leo Karnowski (Wamego) *1st
Missouri – Lorelei Weaver (Lafayette County) *1st
170 –
Kansas – Kiley Dillow (Chanute) *1st
Missouri – Adalee Pickett (Smithville) *SQ)
170 –
Kansas – Siobhan Flanner (Shawnee Mission South) *1st
Missouri – Leuia Latala (Raytown) *SQ
190 –
Kansas – Izzy Renfro-Basehor (Linwood) *1st
Missouri – Kendall Angelo (Oak Park) *1st
235 –
Kansas – Lulu Kirk (Shawnee Mission South) *1st
Missouri – Jayden Moehle (Grain Valley) *4th
