Blair Oaks junior Halie Eaton was one of the Lady Falcons’ first two state qualifiers in girls wrestling last season. She needs one more win to become the program’s first state medalist this season. Eaton posted a 2-1 record in the 155-pound bracket Wednesday on the first day of the Class 1 girls wrestling state championships at Mizzou Arena.
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
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