Wrestling

Class 5A wrestling notes

When Andover Central’s Zac Gentzler won his first three Class 5A wrestling titles, he didn’t celebrate. Full Story →

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Final push pays off for Derby’s Becker

Derby’s Ben Becker told himself he failed. He questioned whether he had it in him to win a state championship after coming agonizingly close the last two seasons. Full Story →

4A, 3-2-1A wrestling: El Dorado brothers go 1 for 2

It was a family affair with nearly a perfect ending. Full Story →

Arkansas City’s Wyatt Villers joins father as state wrestling champion

When Arkansas City senior Wyatt Villers first started wrestling, it was his father’s decision. Full Story →

Class 6A wrestling notes

If the sophomore wrestling season for Sean Deshazer at Heights wasn’t perfect, his coach Mike Church would like to see something better. Full Story →

Saturday’s Kansas high school wrestling results (Feb. 23)

At Hartman Arena, Park City Full Story →

Valley Center’s Blair gets familiar motivation

Valley Center senior Chad Blair dominated the practice room during the first month of the season. An experienced senior with more than 60 wins combined as a sophomore and junior, he didn’t lose at practice. Full Story →

6A wrestling: South’s Collins reaches semifinals for first time

Wichita South’s Kalin Collins is eager to reach the final match at 160 pounds in the Class 6A wrestling tournament for one main reason — to improve on last year’s season. Full Story →

Friday’s Kansas high school wrestling tournament results (Feb. 22)

At Hartman Arena, Park City Full Story →

Bob Lutz: Unbeaten wrestlers could be headed for another meeting

Josh Goepfert has a chance this weekend to become the first Marysville wrestler to finish in the top six of four state tournaments. Full Story →

Buhler’s Gehring finds motivation in past

When Buhler’s Jake Gehring qualified for the Class 4A state wrestling tournament last season, he was sure he was going to make a run. But Gehring got a little too comfortable with his talent, and fell one match short of placing. Full Story →