Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Cassville s Faith James fought her way to a pin in the consolation quarterfinals. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com
Cassville 8th as a team with one champion
The nerves were palpable for the Cassville girls wrestling team at the 2021 MSHSAA State Championships on March 9, but that did not stop the young Lady Wildcats squad from shining at the seasons biggest tournament.
Cassville took four wrestlers and finished 8th as a team out of the 92 total competing, tallying 46 points. Lebanon won the tournament with 101, Lafayette was second with 81.5 and Washington was third with 61.
Cassville s Hailey Roark produced an 11-8 decision in the consolation quarterfinals to stay in medal contention. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com
By Kyle Troutman editor@cassville-democrat.com
Cassville sophomore Annie Moore high fives coach Nathan Fortner after he bestowed upon her a gold medal for winning state. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com
Moore becomes first state champ in Cassville wrestling history
Cassville sophomore Annie Moore came into Tuesday with only one loss on her record this year, and the number did not change, as Moore pinned her way to the gold medal at 112 pounds in the 2021 MSHSAA State Championships.
Moore went a cool three-for-three at the event, pinning quarterfinal opponent Josie Moody, of Waynesville, in 59 seconds, then semifinal opponent Aiva Meyer, of Carrollton, in 2:39, and championship opponent Chloe Sheckells, of Staley, in 3:02.
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