The Kirksville boys wrestling team sent four athletes to Columbia for the Class 2 Boys State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 21 and 22. Sophomore Austyn Hunter and junior Jaden Crisp wrestled deep into the final day of the tournament and earned medals, with Hunter placing third at 138 and Crips placing sixth at 113.
The Kirksville boys wrestling had a strong showing at the Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Feb. 16 and 17 in Boonville. They left the tournament with two district champions, a fourth-place team finish and a group of four wrestlers heading to the State Tournament.