Finals week and a wrestling tournament are now a traditional combination among the Mexico Lady Bulldogs wrestling team. First two years they had attended the Blair Oaks tournament and then in more recent memory the Eldon Lady Mustangs Invitational. Looking for a step up in the level of competition, the Lady Bulldogs added the Battle […]
The Tigers look to continue their undefeated record with a home dual against Big 12 opponent Air Force. Last year Missouri won the dual 35-9, only losing two matches they didn’t have starters in. This time, they’re favored in every match except heavyweight. However, there are some great ranked matchups at 165 and 184 as […]
The Independence City Championships is something many local wrestlers mark on their calendar. That was the sentiment Fort Osage seniors Gavin Gallman and Rylan Mansfield expressed Wednesday at Van Horn High School. They were two of the nine wrestlers who finished the quad dual unbeaten against the Indians three rival schools – Van Horn, Truman […]
There’s a reason the St. Pius X wrestling team is ranked No. 1 in the Class 1 boys poll on MissouriWrestling.com. The Warriors certainly looked like a top team in Tuesday’s dual against Plattsburg. They won 13 out of 14 weight classes to cruise to a 77-4 victory at home. The dual was an opportunity […]
The North Kansas City girls wrestling team could be one to look out for in the high school girls wrestling landscape. The Hornets had an impressive showing in Saturday’s Coffman Girls Invitational Tournament at Truman High School. The Hornets dominated, scoring 178 points to take first place as a team. Kansas City Center was second […]
The Lee’s Summit West boys wrestling team could be on the rise. It certainly appeared that way in Saturday’s Coffman Invitational at Truman High School. The Titans saw five of its wrestlers win their weight class and four others finish in the top three as they cruised to a first-place finish with 261.5 points. “I […]
By Michael Smith/Special to The Examiner Fort Osage’s Battle of the Braids event is a unique one. It’s a girls wrestling tournament that divides individual weight brackets into five or six different divisions. Instead of there being one big bracket for a weight class, the event features multiple smaller round-robin brackets with two or three […]
After nearly two weeks of no competition, the Mexico Lady Bulldogs appeared to be up to nearly full strength in terms of their numbers and health. Having a full lineup, or as close as you can get it, is a huge advantage over teams that don’t when they are heading into a dual tournament. […]
Showcasing Talent and Tenacity: A Spotlight on Missouri Class 1 Girls High School Wrestling Rankings In the dynamic and challenging arena of Missouri Class 1 Girls high school wrestling, the latest rankings reveal not just the prowess of individual athletes but also the significant role schools play in honing future champions. This recap delves into […]
As the Missouri Class 2 girls high school wrestling season heats up, the competition has been nothing short of spectacular. With numerous challenging duals and high-stakes tournaments already in the books, the landscape of this year’s wrestling prowess is becoming increasingly clear. The team rankings, encompassing over 50 formidable teams, offer a glimpse into the […]