Missouri High School Wrestling: Unveiling Top Wrestlers & Must-Watch Rankings!

As the Missouri high school wrestling regular season rapidly approaches its conclusion, High School on SI and SBLive Missouri have spotlighted 50 wrestlers to keep a close watch on this postseason. This curated list features a blend of returning state champions, accomplished state medalists, and promising newcomers.

While the state boasts far more than 50 contenders for state titles this season, this selection offers a glimpse into the talent pool that fans should monitor leading up to the 95th MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships, scheduled to take place from Feb. 26-March 1 inside Mizzou Arena in Columbia.

It's important to note that the following are not rankings, but rather a compilation of noteworthy wrestlers. Weights and records are current as of January 28.

The Missouri Live Rankings offer real-time updates every Tuesday, reflecting varsity match results and pins across all four classes. This system values toughness and dominance over reputation, providing an unbiased view of wrestlers' progress.

The algorithm prioritizes varsity results, strength of schedule, quality loss forgiveness, and rewards dominance through pins, tech falls, and major decisions.

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Featured Wrestlers

Here are some of the top wrestlers to watch this season:

Jordan Bell, St. Pius X Kansas City, soph.
- Weight class: 113
- Season record: 32-2
- Career record: 72-4
Bell, a Class 1 state champion at 106 as a freshman, has continued his success at 113, winning the KC Stampede, Bobcat Classic, and MEC Boys Conference.
Gunner Dahms, Staley, sr.
- Weight class: 106
- Season record: 20-7
- Career record: 77-30
Dahms, who finished fourth at state last season in Class 4 at 106 pounds, won the GKC Conference Tournament on Jan. 18.
Daemen Duemmel, Helias Catholic, soph.
- Weight class: 106
- Season record: 34-1
- Career record: 67-11
Duemmel, coming off a fourth-place finish as a freshman, is a contender for the Class 3 crown in 2025, with victories at the Harrisonville Christmas Tournament and Branson Invitational.
Jayce Estes, Warsaw, jr.
- Weight class: 113
- Season record: 33-2
- Career record: 106-13
The reigning Class 1 champion at 113, Estes has won multiple tournaments this season and is the top-ranked wrestler in the state at 113 by FloWrestling.
Kaison Schreier, Fort Osage, jr.
- Weight class: 113
- Season record: 27-1
- Career record: 121-11
After a 50-0 season and Class 4 state championship at 106 as a sophomore, Schreier has excelled at 113, winning several invitationals.
Ava Ward, Centralia, sr.
- Weight class: 135
- Season record: 27-1
- Career record: 41-1
Ward, a top girls wrestler, has won multiple tournaments and is highly regarded this season.
Kailey Benson, Francis Howell, sr.
- Weight class: 130
- Season record: 39-0
- Career record: 157-14
Benson, the reigning Class 2 state champion at 120, is undefeated at 130 this season, winning numerous tournaments.
Ryzen Isringhausen, Branson, soph.
- Weight class: 120
- Season record: 37-0
- Career record: 84-1
Isringhausen, a state champion in Class 3 at 106 as a freshman, has been dominant this season, winning multiple tournaments.
Austin Brown, Hannibal, jr.
- Weight class: 120
- Season record: 29-3
- Career record: 118-14
Brown, a former state champion, is a top contender for the 120 crown this season.
Zoey Haney, Troy Buchanan, sr.
- Weight class: 100
- Season record: 36-2
- Career record: 148-12
A three-time state medalist, Haney is the reigning Class 2 champion at 100 pounds.
Carter Fogelsong, Carl Junction, sr.
- Weight class: 120
- Season record: 23-4
- Career record: 133-18
Fogelsong, a top wrestler in Class 3, has placed high in multiple tournaments this season.
Zayne Reynolds, Staley, sr.
- Weight class: 126
- Season record: 24-1
- Career record: 110-27
Reynolds is coming off a win at the Winnetonka Varsity Invitational.
Christopher Ankenman, Father Tolton Regional Catholic, jr.
- Weight class: 126
- Season record: 34-1
- Career record: 118-3
Ankenman, a two-time state champion, is a favorite to compete for the Class 1 state title at 126.
Garrett Beane, Lathrop, jr.
- Weight class: 126
- Season record: 27-1
- Career record: 112-4
Beane, a state champion in 2022-2023, has taken first at multiple invitationals this season.
Blaine Wallace, Odessa, soph.
- Weight class: 132
- Season record: 18-1
- Career record: 58-4
Wallace, a Class 2 state champion as a freshman, has continued his success at 132.
Devon Harrison, Liberty, sr.
- Weight class: 132
- Season record: 19-4
- Career record: 90-20
Committed to Oklahoma State, Harrison has multiple second-place finishes at the state level.
Peyton Parn, Brookfield, sr.
- Weight class: 138
- Season record: 14-0
- Career record: 146-4
A three-time state champion, Parn is ranked No. 3 in the state by FloWrestling.
Madeline Haynes, Rockwood Summit, sr.
- Weight class: 145
- Season record: 27-0
- Career record: 100-4
Haynes is a favorite to make the podium again after back-to-back runner-up finishes.
Kamden Hooper, Odessa, soph.
- Weight class: 138
- Season record: 18-6
- Career record: 67-11
Hooper, a Class 2 state champion as a freshman, has faced tough competition this season.
Jackson Tucker, Hillsboro, sr.
- Weight class: 144
- Season record: 6-0
- Career record: 123-8
A two-time state champion and three-time medalist, Tucker has swept his recent competitions.
Brant Laughlin, Seneca, soph.
- Weight class: 138
- Season record: 35-0
- Career record: 80-4
Laughlin is determined to claim gold after coming up short in the state championship match as a freshman.
Colin Rutlin, Christian Brothers, soph.
- Weight class: 144
- Season record: 29-3
- Career record: 71-11
Rutlin took second in Class 4 as a freshman and has had a strong season so far.
Drake Meyer, Ste. Genevieve, jr.
- Weight class: 144
- Season record: 29-2
- Career record: 119-7
Meyer, ranked No. 2 at 144 by FloWrestling, has placed high in multiple tournaments.
Roman Stewart, Liberty, soph.
- Weight class: 144
- Season record: 20-4
- Career record: 50-13
Stewart won the Gardner-Edgerton Invitational and the Winnetonka Varsity Invitational.
Amitria McNack, Clinton, sr.
- Weight class: 155
- Season record: 31-1
- Career record: 74-2
McNack rebounded to take third, however, and finished that season, 43-1.
Louise Juitt, Belton, sr.
- Weight class: 140
- Season record: 35-0
- Career record: 83-7
Repeating at 140 this year, she’s been untouchable - winning the Versailles Girls Tournament, Battle of the Braids, Lady Pirate Invitational, KC Stampede, The Wonder Women, GKC Conference Tournament, Harrisonville Girls Scramble, Southside Slam, and won both of her matches in the Southside Slam Duals.
Kellen Long, Butler, jr.
- Weight class: 150
- Season record: 25-0
- Career record: 113-6
Long has taken first place this season at the Ray Stockdale Invitational (at 150), Battle at the Katy Trail, Butler Invitational, Sam Martin Invitational, OHC Conference Tournament and Paola Boys Invitational.
Colby Gray, Fort Osage, sr.
- Weight class: 150
- Season record: 29-3
- Career record: 174-19
A three-time state medalist, Gray took first at the Grain Valley Invite, Lee’s Summit North Invitational and the GKC Conference Tournament.
David Gleason, Staley, sr.
- Weight class: 157
- Season record: 23-0
- Career record: 92-17
A Missouri commit, Gleason is the reigning Class 4 state champion at 144 pounds.
Gable Gross, St. Pius X (Kansas City), sr.
- Weight class: 157
- Season record: 30-6
- Career record: 153-36
A two-time state medalist, Gross won his first Class 1 state championship last season at 144 pounds, going 37-7 in the process.

Missouri High School Wrestling Rankings

The Missouri high school wrestling rankings utilize a computer formula to generate rankings based on head-to-head outcomes, performance against common opponents, last year’s state tournament finish, and this season’s overall record.

Here are the top wrestlers in the 106 pounds weight class:

Brodie Zeller (Zumwalt South) JR
Ty White (Stover) FR
Max Rowe (Lone Jack) FR
Tristan Ace (Lafayette (Wildwood)) SO
Cash Hancock (Rolla) SO

These rankings are updated every Tuesday and focus exclusively on varsity results. The algorithm rewards dominance and forgives losses to top competitors.

The MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships are scheduled to take place Feb. 26-March 1 inside Mizzou Arena in Columbia.

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