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 […]
In a sport where most athletes spend years mastering just one discipline, Talon Worden has taken a different path and it’s one that’s putting him at the top of elite contenders. The Farmington, Missouri native is currently ranked No. 1 in the country at heavyweight and, according to the MMA/Pankration. But what makes Worden’s story […]
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 […]
Girls’ wrestling is the fastest-growing sport across the country, and with that, more and more elite athletes are emerging. But even with that growth, there are still some wrestlers putting together incredible resumes who just aren’t getting the attention they deserve. Missouri heavyweight Alexis Stinson is one of them. With a 50–2 record during the […]
The Rise of a Freshman Phenom: Mabel Rogers and the Future of Missouri Women’s Wrestling There’s something special happening in the world of girls’ wrestling in Missouri. Over the last decade, the sport has exploded with opportunity, participation, and national relevance. New programs have emerged, youth numbers continue to climb, and the state has become […]
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 […]
For six years, the Rogue Dual has served as a measuring stick between two neighboring wrestling states. Year after year, Missouri has set the tone. Wednesday night at Avila University, Kansas finally broke through. Behind a lineup stacked from top to bottom with state champions and finalists, Team Kansas captured its first Rogue Dual victory […]
Staley senior Miller Sipes ended his high school career with a bang. Not only did he win his first state title following a thrilling 3-2 ultimate tiebreaker win over Liberty’s Roman Stewart last month, he got to compete in Tuesday’s Kansas City Metro Classic at the Mabee Fieldhouse on the campus of Avila University. In […]
By Michael Smith Brookfield senior Jayden Keller has had an elite high school wrestling career. She is the fourth girls wrestler to win four state titles in her career last month and finished with an astonishing 202-2 career record. Not only that, but she got to compete in the Rogue Dual – an all-star event […]
Christopher Ankenman put his name in a stratosphere that is rare in high school wrestling: 4-time state champion. The Father Tolton Regional Catholic senior capped off a 39-0 season with a 4-0 run at the MSHSAA Class 2 Wrestling Championship and won the title with a 5-3 win over Brody Winters from Ste. Genevieve. He’s […]