Results for Topeka area wrestling teams to state

The second state high school winter sports tournament in Kansas took place this week, with girls and boys wrestling all over the state.

Women’s wrestling was held Wednesday and Thursday with teams from Topeka area schools including Hayden (4-1A), Highland Park (6-5A), Rossville (4-1A), Seaman (6-5A), Shawnee Heights (6 -5A), Silver Lake (4-1A), Topeka High (6-5A), Topeka West (6-5A), and Washburn Rural (6-5A)

Here’s how they did it.

Hayden

Junior Elaina Wolff (100) went 2-2 at the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Santa Fe Trail freshman Audry Johnson in a tiebreaker.

Plateau Park

Sophomore Kimberly Rodriguez (105) went 1-2 at the state tournament, losing a 3-0 decision to Topeka West junior Nephtali Lenth in her second consolation game.
Sophomore Kylisha James (170) went 0-2 in the state tournament, falling to sophomore Kyra Cole of Wichita Southeast due to a second period crash in her second consolation game.

rossville

The Rossville girls had their best finish in program history this week. After finishing 5th in 2020 and failing to place last year, the girls finished second (73 points) this year behind Chanute (88).

Junior Keera Lacock (115) went 3-1 at the state tournament, losing a 7-3 decision to Lakin senior Josiah Oritz in the state title game. Lacock finished second.
Junior Kendra Hurla (120) went 4-0 at the state tournament, defeating Columbus senior Addison Saporito in a 9-5 decision to win the state championship. Hurla won his third state title in three years.
Senior Reagan Wonnell (145) went 1-2 at the state tournament, falling in her consolation game to Columbus junior Graci Major in a 6-0 decision.
Junior Hailey Horton (155) went 4-1 at the state tournament, defeating Scott Community senior Johanna Sowers with a third period fall in her final game. Horton finished third.

Silver Lake

Sophomore Karley Holmes (110) went 1-2 at the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Chase County junior’s Kinzie Rogers in a 6-5 decision.

Topeka High School

Senior Marilena Zuniga (140) went 1-2 in the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Wichita North junior Jaycee Taylor due to a fall in the second period.

West Topeka

Junior Nephtali Lenth (105) went 2-2 at the state tournament, losing her second consolation game on a second-period fall to sophomore Liberal Isabela Gutirrez
Junior Tristyn Johnson (235) went 5-1 at the state tournament, defeating Gardner Edgerton junior Karen Rodriguez by first period fall in her final game. Johnson finished third.

Sailor Man

The Seaman Girls finished 11th out of 60 teams, with only two 5A teams ahead of them. The team broke its own state qualifying record (8) and brought only one senior to the state.

“To get all eight to regionals and then all eight to qualifiers,” said coach Jordan Best. “I am proud of the whole team.

“Koti may be disappointed, but you’ll never know. Last year she finished fourth and our goal was to finish higher than fourth. Mission accomplished.

“Kaidence is graduating and she made it to the medal table this year. Madison made it to the medal table. Going from two to three (state placers), we’re getting there.”

Junior Ellie Ayres (100) went 0-2 in the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Garden City freshman Kaira Acosta via third period fall.
Sophomore Taylie Heston (110) went 2-2 at the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Dodge City’s runner-up Ashley Alonso in a 4-3 decision.
Sophomore Natalie Smith (115) went 1-2 in the state tournament, losing her second-round consolation game to Garden City’s sophomore Alyxia Serrano by first-period fall.
Freshman Makenna Stuke (120) went 1-2 at the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Mil Valley’s runner-up Piper Wendler in a 10-5 decision.
Junior Madison Murray (125) went 2-3 at the state tournament, losing her final game to Shawnee Heights sophomore Reece Taylor in a 2-1 decision. Murray placed sixth.
Sophomore Koti Best (130) went 3-1 at the state tournament, falling to Olathe South junior Nicole Redmond in a 4-0 decision in the state championship game. Best placed second
Senior Kaidence Heston (140) went 2-3 in the state tournament, falling to Dodge City freshman Yareli Garcia in her final game by fall of the second period. Heston placed sixth.
Sophomore Abagail Soppe (190) went 0-2 at the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Kalaun Mt. Carmel senior Catie Burr.

Shawnee Heights

Shawnee Heights (73 points) finished fourth overall behind Washburn Rural (153), Garden City (141) and Dodge City (109), its second year as a top 5A team in the state.

“We ended up going 2-8 in the early rounds,” head coach Chad Parks said. “We all stopped and discussed what we needed to do. The backside round was phenomenal, all the girls were on fire and got everyone but one person to do day two. We are super proud of our girls.

“We have a lot of girls who are accepting and putting in work and listening to us.”

Freshman Connie Burns (100) went 2-2 in the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Olathe West junior Marissa Brown in a big decision 15-6.
Junior Emberlynn Phillips (105) went 1-2 at the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Topeka West sophomore Kristin Rezac by first period fall.
Junior Odessa Schmidt (110) went 1-2 at the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Seaman sophomore Taylie Heston via second period fall.
Sophomore Reece Taylor (125) went 4-2 at the state tournament, defeating junior Seaman Madison Murray in a 2-1 decision in her final game. Taylor placed fifth.
Sophomore Isabel Reyes (130) went 1-2 at the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Washburn Rural’s Laiken Clark junior via second period fall.
Sophomore Madison Freeland (135) went 3-1 in the state tournament, falling to Gardner Edgerton senior Shelby Davis due to a second period crash in the state title game. Freeland placed second.
Senior Hannah Sixkiller (140) went 0-2 in the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Garden City senior Paige Chappel.
Junior McKenna Haltom (145) went 2-2 in the state tournament, losing his second consolation game to Garden City freshman Angel Serrano via second period fall.
Freshman Cianna Graves (155) went 3-3 in the state tournament, losing her final game to Olathe Westsenior Laney Finazzo by first period fall. Graves placed sixth.
Senior Lilly Blair (190) went 1-2 in the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Blue Valley Southwest junior Morgan Miller via first period fall.

Rural Washburn

Washburn Rural (153 points) climbed the mountain once again, winning her third state title by beating Garden City (141) and Dodge City (109) in the fourth year of women’s wrestling at Kansas.

Washburn Rural broke Dodge City’s record of eight medals this year with nine and won the state title wrestlerless in the winners bracket.

“There were quotes in a Dodge City paper about how Garden City was the most physical team they would see all year,” said coach Damon Parker. “I thought it was just a mistake until I saw the second quote.

“We wanted to make sure whether we won, or lost, there was no question when people left this gym, who was the most physical team in the state of Kansas. Our girls sent a message.”

Sophomore Molly Spader (100) went 4-2 in the state tournament, defeating Olathe West junior Marissa Brown with a second-period fall in her final game. Spader placed fifth.
Sophomore Kristin Rezac (105) went 5-1 in the state tournament, defeating Garden City senior Anahi Cervantes by a 9-3 decision in her final game. Rezac placed third.
Sophomore Maddy Blow (115) went 2-2 at the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Olathe Northwest’s sophomore Emmy Keller in a 7-3 decision.
Sophomore Annie Gallegos (120) went 3-2 at the state tournament, losing her sophomore game to Shawnee Mission West junior Ella Weber in a 7-2 decision in her final game. Gallegos placed fourth.
Senior Addison Broxterman (125) went 5-1 at the state tournament, defeating Great Bend junior Daizy Gomez with a third-period fall in her final game. Broxterman placed third.
Junior Laiken Clark (130) went 4-2 at the state tournament, defeating Bishop Carroll sophomore Alexis Means with a second fall bout in his final match. Clark placed fifth.
Senior Alexis Fredrickson went 3–3 at the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Hays junior Lexi Burton in a 3–2 decision in her final game. Fredrickson placed sixth.
Sophomore Madison Davison (145) went 3-2 at the state tournament, losing her second consolation game to Dodge City senior Ashley Arroryo in a 9-3 decision in her final game. Davison finished fourth.
Sophomore Ashley Schwarz (155) went 5-2 in the state tournament, falling to Olathe Northwest junior Chloe Harris due to a second period crash in her final game. Schwarz placed fourth.
Senior Sophia Ross (235) went 3-2 at the state tournament, defeating Valley Center senior Gracie Orr by an 8-5 decision in her final game. Ross placed fifth.