When: Friday, January 9th, 2026
Where: Kearney High School
The KMO Cowbelle Dual Tournament returns this Friday with a stacked field of Class 1 and Class 2 programs, bringing together some of the top-ranked teams and individual wrestlers in the state. With eight schools represented and dozens of ranked athletes expected to take the mat, the event promises high-level competition, meaningful duals, and postseason implications.
Team Outlook
Leading the way on the Class 1 side is No. 1 Kearney, boasting six ranked wrestlers and depth throughout the lineup. The Bulldogs will be tested by No. 3 Odessa, which brings four ranked athletes of its own, and No. 9 Brookfield, a program that continues to make noise with three ranked competitors.
In Class 2, No. 2 Fort Osage enters as one of the tournament favorites with six ranked wrestlers, including multiple athletes ranked first in their respective weight classes. No. 10 Belton adds further intrigue, fielding five ranked wrestlers and a lineup capable of swinging close duals.
Other participating schools include Excelsior Springs (Class 1), Platte County (Class 2), and Staley (Class 2), each bringing experienced competitors who could play spoiler and create momentum-shifting results.
Individual Matchups to Watch
| Weight | Class | Rank | Wrestler Name | School Name |
| 105 | 1 | 1 | Zolah Williams | Kearney |
| 105 | 2 | HM | Jaqueline Penalzoa | Belton |
| 110 | 1 | 1 | Jayden Keller | Brookfield |
| 110 | 1 | 4 | Myla Woolridge | Kearney |
| 110 | 2 | HM | Harper Golden | Platte County |
| 115 | 2 | 5 | Charley Sims | Platte County |
| 115 | 1 | HM | Dylan Parn | Brookfield |
| 115 | 2 | HM | A’Shay White | Staley |
| 120 | 2 | 1 | Sydney Stifter | Belton |
| 120 | 1 | 2 | Riley Walker | Kearney |
| 120 | 1 | 4 | Aaliyah Sanders | Odessa |
| 125 | 1 | 3 | Hadlye Sackrey | Brookfeild |
| 125 | 2 | 3 | Kylie Dunn | Fort Osage |
| 130 | 1 | 2 | Emily Bischoff | Odessa |
| 135 | 2 | 1 | Jauzlyean Gray | Fort Osage |
| 140 | 2 | 1 | Ariel Biggs | Fort Osage |
| 140 | 1 | 6 | Aida Appenfeller | Kearney |
| 145 | 1 | 1 | Bella Palmer | Odessa |
| 145 | 2 | 3 | Aryana Roberts | Belton |
| 145 | 1 | 4 | Izabella Wenzel | Kearney |
| 145 | 2 | HM | Madison Lightner | Fort Osage |
| 155 | 1 | HM | Wylie Smith | Odessa |
| 170 | 2 | 3 | Isabelle Adams | Fort Osage |
| 170 | 2 | HM | Joanna Hinrichs | Staley |
| 190 | 1 | 1 | Carli Vargas | Kearney |
| 190 | 2 | 4 | Alayna Leslie | Staley |
| 190 | 2 | HM | Emily Kilpatrick | Belton |
| 235 | 2 | 4 | Hali Windes | Fort Osage |
| 235 | 2 | 5 | Isley Harris | Staley |
| 235 | 1 | HM | Ella Chavez | Kearney |
| 235 | 2 | HM | Malena Borja | Belton |
The tournament features top-ranked wrestlers across nearly every weight class:
- 105 pounds showcases Class 1 No. 1 Zolah Williams (Kearney), while Belton’s Jaqueline Penalzoa looks to challenge the field.
- At 110, Class 1 No. 1 Jayden Keller (Brookfield) headlines a weight that also includes ranked teammate Myla Woolridge (Kearney).
- 120 pounds could be one of the most competitive brackets, led by Class 2 No. 1 Sydney Stifter (Belton) and Class 1 contenders Riley Walker (Kearney) and Aaliyah Sanders (Odessa).
- Fort Osage’s strength is evident in the middle weights, with 2 No. 1 wrestlers Jauzlyean Gray (135) and Ariel Biggs (140) anchoring the lineup.
- 145 pounds is stacked with ranked talent, including Class 1 No. 1 Bella Palmer (Odessa) and multiple ranked wrestlers from Kearney, Belton, and Fort Osage.
- Upper weights feature dominant performers such as Class 1 No. 1 Carli Vargas (190, Kearney) and Class 2 No. 4 Fort Osage’s Hali Windes (235), with Staley and Belton adding ranked depth in the heavyweight division.
What’s at Stake
With state rankings on the line and postseason positioning beginning to take shape, every dual will matter. The KMO Cowbelle Dual has long been a proving ground for teams with championship aspirations, and this year’s field is no exception.
Fans can expect intense rivalries, breakout performances, and a showcase of the continued growth and talent in girls wrestling across Missouri when the KMO Cowbelle Dual takes center stage Friday night.
This Iconic set of duals are set to take place Friday, January 9th at 3pm. You can also catch these duals LIVE at Keaney High School.