McPherson Youth Wrestlers Crown Two State Champions in Busy Weekend
Stupka, Barrow capture 6U state titles in Salina; multiple placers at Tournament of Champions, Rookie Championships, and Larned Junior Open
McPherson youth wrestlers spread across multiple tournaments this weekend, bringing home two state championships and a host of top finishes from competitions in Salina and Larned.
Dre Stupka and Mason Barrow led the way at the 6U State Tournament in Salina, each capturing state titles. Barrow dominated the 6U 39-pound boys division while Stupka claimed gold in the 6UG 55-pound girls bracket. At the Tournament of Champions, McPherson wrestlers collected five more first-place finishes as Maverick Copeland (6U 64), Kannon Swaim (8U 49), Airalia Hulvey (10UG 55), Tristan Hicks (10U 100), and Barelyn Hicks (10UG 85) all claimed championships. The Larned Junior Open saw Jax Gerstner win twice at 8U 64-70 and 10U 67B, while Case Aichele (10U 76-79) and Channing Blake (10U 82-85) also took gold.
6U State Tournament (Salina) 1st place: Mason Barrow (6U 39), Dre Stupka (6UG 55) 2nd place: Regan Reese (6UG 55) 4th place: Bree Martens (6UG 60) 5th place: Maverick Copeland (6U 64)
Tournament of Champions (Salina) 1st place: Maverick Copeland (6U 64), Kannon Swaim (8U 49), Airalia Hulvey (10UG 55), Tristan Hicks (10U 100), Barelyn Hicks (10UG 85) 2nd place: Jhett Reazin (10U 170-190) 3rd place: Bentley Schafer (10U 70) 5th place: Aiden Barrow (12U 88), Gavin Williams (14U 125), Kambrie Fly (12UG 115-120) Represented: Demory Stupka (10UG 65), Tatem Schulz (14U 120), Reagan Ross (12U 120), Hayden Hicks (12U 96), Ryder Ross (10U 110), Drace Stupka (10U 90), Channing Blake (10U 82), Benson Gawanda (10U 76), Kip Fly (10U 76), Collin Stewart (10U 73), Roby Ross (8U 58), Wacey Boswell (8U 49)
Rookie Championships (Salina) 2nd place: Serenity Alexander (8UG 110), Karter Barnes (8UG 110) 3rd place: Iris Vance (10UG 70), Karter Barnes (8UG 110) 5th place: Major Mendoza (10U 82), Thane Foster (12U 100-105) Represented: Kairo Johnson (6U 43), Braxtyn Sundell (6U 43), Ruthie Rierson (6UG 45), Greysen Phillips (6U 51), Wyatt Fleming (6U 61), Kennedi Puhalla (6UG 65), Jayden Reazin (6UG 65)
Larned Junior Open 1st place: Jax Gerstner (8U 64-70), Jax Gerstner (10U 67B), Case Aichele (10U 76-79), Channing Blake (10U 82-85) 2nd place: Eli Wagner (8U 55), Channing Blake (12U 72-84), Laci Montano (10UG 80-85) 3rd place: Jaxson Walker (8U 58), Jaxson Walker (10U 61) 4th place: Sterling Wilkie (10U 64)
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