For the first time in program history, the Tonganoxie High boys wrestling team brought home a team state championship. On Saturday, the Chieftains won the Kansas Class 4A state championship. They entered the tournament held in Salina, Kansas, as the No. 2 seed, but they left with the top prize. Tonganoxie scored 136 team pointsContinue reading “State wrestling capsules: Tonganoxie boys win 4A title; 35 individual crowns won amongst area schools”
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3-peat: Liberty boys run away with third-consecutive state title
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For the third-straight year, the Liberty High boys wrestling dominated the competition en route to a Class 4 team state championship. The Blue Jays locked up their three-peat after the second day of the three-day Missouri state tournament at Mizzou Arena. But, the Blue Jays were far from done competing. They had 10Continue reading “3-peat: Liberty boys run away with third-consecutive state title”
Mid-Buchanan, Pleasant Hill repeat as boys state wrestling champions
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Wade Stanton put an exclamation point on the second-straight Mid-Buchanan High boys state wrestling team championship. Just seconds into the second period of his championship match, Stanton put his opponent on his back and ended the match. The Mid-Buchanan junior capped his season and the Dragons’ state tournament with a pin and hisContinue reading “Mid-Buchanan, Pleasant Hill repeat as boys state wrestling champions”
Liberty, Pleasant Hill, Mid-Buchanan remain atop state tourney standings
Before the placing matches even begin, the Liberty High boys have all but officially won their third-straight state championship. Heading into Saturday, the Blue Jays lead the Class 4 team standings by 91.5 points over second-place Seckman. The third-place team, Hickman, is one point ahead of Park Hill and 1.5 points ahead of Staley, whichContinue reading “Liberty, Pleasant Hill, Mid-Buchanan remain atop state tourney standings”
MSHSAA Day 1 Recap: Three KC area teams lead respective classes
After just two rounds at the Missouri State High School Activities Association state wrestling tournament, a number of Kansas City area teams are sitting well in the standings. The tournament being held at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri, kicked off Thursday with the first round (round of 16) in the championship side of the bracketContinue reading “MSHSAA Day 1 Recap: Three KC area teams lead respective classes”
Holton, Santa Fe Trail lead teams at Baldwin High girls wrestling regional
BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – Holton and Santa Fe Trail left the Class 4A-1A girls wrestling regional Saturday with six qualifiers for the state tournament. Yet, it was Holton who earned the regional championship at Baldwin High. The Wildcats scored 125 team points to beat SFT by 18 points for the title. Leading the way forContinue reading “Holton, Santa Fe Trail lead teams at Baldwin High girls wrestling regional “
Olathe Northwest earns first-ever girls wrestling regional title
SPRING HILL, Kan. – Doug Newcomb made history in his first year as coach of the Olathe Northwest girls wrestling team. On Saturday, the first-year head coach of the Ravens led his team to the Kansas State High School Activities Association 6A-5A Regional championship. Not only was it the first for the girls team, whichContinue reading “Olathe Northwest earns first-ever girls wrestling regional title”
Missouri Girls Wrestling District 4 recap: Staley wins; 3 teams qualify 4 for state
The race for the team title at the Missouri State High School Activities Association Girls Wrestling District 4 tournament was a close one between Kansas City area schools. In the end, it was Staley High which brought home the team championship Saturday at Oak Park High. Staley won the meet with 119 points – three pointsContinue reading “Missouri Girls Wrestling District 4 recap: Staley wins; 3 teams qualify 4 for state”
Longtime Baldwin High coach Kit Harris wins national award
Kit Harris nearly threw away an important letter last month. He saw an envelope from the National Federation of State High School Associations, but pushed it aside for almost a week. Before it was tossed in the trash – with no intentions – Harris decided to open and read it. Good choice for the longtime BaldwinContinue reading “Longtime Baldwin High coach Kit Harris wins national award”
Baldwin High boys, girls squads victorious in duals at SFT
CARBONDALE – Like many teams at this point in the season, the Baldwin High wrestling teams are missing competitors due to injuries and sickness. Yet, despite the challenges, both BHS teams left Santa Fe Trail with dual victories last Thursday. The defending Kansas Division II state champion girls squad rolled through its dual with SFT,Continue reading “Baldwin High boys, girls squads victorious in duals at SFT”
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