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”
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”
Three champs propel Liberty North boys to Lee’s Summit North Invite title
Thanks to three individual champions, the Liberty North boys wrestling team held off the host team Saturday to win the Lee’s Summit North Invitational. Liberty North left the tournament with a trio of champions from their respective weight classes, helping the Eagles score 190.5 team points for the victory. Lee’s Summit North had a singleContinue reading “Three champs propel Liberty North boys to Lee’s Summit North Invite title”
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