State wrestling capsules: Tonganoxie boys win 4A title; 35 individual crowns won amongst area schools

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”

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”

Weekend recap: Blue Springs boys, Washburn Rural girls capture titles

At the Lee’s Summit Holiday Tournament, it was Blue Springs walking away with the team championship, defeating 24 other schools. Blue Springs won the boys wrestling meet with 271.5 points, while Liberty North (237) and Millard West (223) finished second and third, respectively. Lee’s Summit placed fourth with 220.5 points. The Wildcats were led byContinue reading “Weekend recap: Blue Springs boys, Washburn Rural girls capture titles”

Harrisonville girls win Lady Pirate Invitational; Area squads perform well in Council Bluffs

Nearly two dozen girls wrestling teams competed in Belton over the weekend, and Harrisonville left with a team championship.  Harrisonville had only a single champion, but the Wildcats won the team race by 15.5 points. They scored 185 to win. Belton (169.5) and Fort Osage (160) finished second and third, respectively. The lone Harrisonville championContinue reading “Harrisonville girls win Lady Pirate Invitational; Area squads perform well in Council Bluffs”

Olathe West hosts multi-squad girls wrestling competition

OLATHE – Friday night’s competition inside the Olathe West gymnasium was action packed with lots of newcomers to go along with a few experienced girls wrestlers. It was the first matches of the year for many of the competitors from the few schools that participated. Some jitters or lack of rules were on display atContinue reading “Olathe West hosts multi-squad girls wrestling competition”