Opening Kickoff
The 2026 girls' wrestling season opened with a bang at the Sigourney‑Keota tournament, where three local programs — WACO, Lone Tree and Columbus/Winfield‑Mt. Union — tested their early-season mettle against a field of rising talent.
WACO’s squad distinguished itself with a trio of podium finishes: Emorry Davis fought to a second‑place showing at 115 pounds, while Mikayla Morrison matched that effort at 120 pounds, and Macy Bonebrake rounded out the haul with a bronze‑medal performance at 235 pounds.
Lone Tree’s team answered with its own firepower, as Olivia Magruder and Fay Eyler each captured first‑place finishes at 130 and 235 pounds respectively, and Carlee Sexton added a respectable second‑place result at 100 pounds.
Columbus/Winfield‑Mt. Union, competing as a combined unit, contributed two more second‑place finishes through Lizbet Herrera at 155 pounds and Jada Moats at 190 pounds, underscoring the depth of competition across the region.
Olivia Magruder’s journey did not stop at the conference podium; she earned a berth to the state tournament after winning her opening bout before bowing out in the quarterfinals, a run that highlighted the program’s growing competitiveness.
Looking Ahead
With a foundation built on strong early performances, the programs are poised to sharpen their techniques, deepen their weight classes and challenge traditional powerhouses as the schedule unfolds.