LIBERTY — William Jewell head wrestling coach Keenan Hagerty announced the signing of the first men’s wrestlers in 28 years and the first signing class of his career. The men’s wrestling program was officially reinstated on June 1, 2020, after being discontinued in 1993.

Athlete of the Year: Eli Ashcroft

Athlete of the Year:

Arrive. Raise Hell. Leave.

INDEPENDENCE — Liberty boys wrestling has started to make complete domination of the biggest class in the state of Missouri seem like the standard routine.

INDEPENDENCE — Kearney junior Eli Ashcroft won his third straight state title as six local wrestlers medaled during the Missouri Class 3 boys wrestling state tournament Friday, March 12 at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence.

INDEPENDENCE — Of eight locals competitors who advanced to the girls state tournament, two walked away with state medals, including a 3-time state champion.

LIBERTY — A combined 18 boys wrestlers from Liberty and Liberty North finished in the top 3 at the Missouri Class 4 Sectional 4 tournament Saturday, Feb. 27 at Staley High School.

BELTON — Six Smithville wrestlers and five Kearney wrestlers finished in the top three at the Missouri Class 3 Sectional 4 tournament Saturday, Feb. 27 at Belton High School.

LIBERTY — Eight area girls wrestlers earned a spot at the state tournament by finishing in the top 3 at the Missouri Class 1 Sectional 4 tournament Saturday, Feb. 20 at Platte County High School.

LIBERTY — Liberty boys wrestling won its third straight district title on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Liberty High School.

KEARNEY — The Kearney boys wrestling team was not able to keep its district tournament streak alive, but the Bulldogs did have a trio of wrestlers win district titles on the way to a third-place team finish.

KEARNEY — Four Kearney wrestlers advanced to the medal round of the Missouri Class 1 District 8 girls wrestling tournament Saturday, Feb. 6 at Mid-Buchanan High School.

STALEY — Three area girls wrestling teams competed in the Missouri Class 1 District 7 meet Friday and Saturday, Feb. 5-6 at Staley High School and many of their competitors battled into the top four to advance to sectionals.

LIBERTY — The Liberty and Liberty North girls wrestling teams finished up their regular-season schedule heading into the district tournament with the Liberty North Soaring Eagle Scramble Friday, Jan. 22 at Liberty North High School.

SMITHVILLE — Smithville girls wrestling defeated Kearney 45-21 during a dual Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Smithville High School.

LIBERTY — Liberty North boys wrestling took second place at the Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Staley High School.