Teams from all across the Kansas City area participated in various meets last weekend, but three of those were the most prominent. It started last Friday with the Roy Griak Invitational in Minnesota, where a handful of teams competed in one of the largest meets in the nation. Each race saw more than 450 runners,Continue reading “Busy weekend across three states”
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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”
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”
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”
Expectations high for Park Hill wrestling programs this winter
Last year, the Park Hill boys wrestling team finished seventh as a team in Class 4, while the girls squad had a pair of state placers. The Trojans return some key pieces on both teams, and should contend with the best at the state level. With the 2021-22 season about to start, Park Hill coachContinue reading “Expectations high for Park Hill wrestling programs this winter”
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