Whitfield’s Rallo becomes 4-time champion; Matecki wins third title
COLUMBIA, Mo – AJ Rallo was already a three-time state champion when he bought into changing his wrestling style. As…
Ray finds redemption, helps Hillsboro unseat Whitfield as Class 3 champion
COLUMBIA, Mo – Griffin Ray had 365 days to think, to grow, to mature. The Hillsboro senior found trouble last…
Washington’s Bliss finds tranquility in capturing Class 2 girls state championship
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Kendra Bliss needed proof. The Washington junior knew she was a talented wrestler, but a signature victory…
North Point’s Benwell downshifts to earn back-to-back state titles at Class 1 tourney
COLUMBIA, MO – North Point junior Cassidy Benwell is not the type to sit by idly and watch, as evidenced…
St. Clair’s Meek claims back-to-back Class 2 titles, Woodcock earns a three-peat
COLUMBIA, MO – St. Clair seniors Ryan Meek, Brock Woodcock, and Cameron Simcox tried to make a pact of solidarity…
Perry-South reaches another gear to reach Class 2 title match
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Levi Perry-South wrestled for 14 years waiting for the opportunity that stood before him Thursday afternoon. He…
Festus’ Mills survives brutal draw, advances to Class 1 semifinals
COLUMBIA – Lauren Mills did everything in her power to earn a favorable draw. The Festus senior earned a Wonder…
Mascoutah’s Robinson, Civic Memorial’s Wojcikiewicz capture first state titles for schools since 2012; Waughtel goes back-to-back
CHAMPAIGN, IL – Mascoutah senior Santino Robinson rested on his knees and spent a moment in solitude prior to the…
Dowell, DeLoach shine to place Cahokia on medal stand at Illinois state championships
CHAMPAIGN, IL –Cahokia sophomore Jason Dowell credits his coaches for picking him up when he feels down. On Saturday, he…