2023 Girls Wrestling Finalists
Niah Hopkins
Cape Central
The freshman 170-pounder finished her debut season with a 13-11 record and qualified for the MSHSAA Class 2 State Meet after earning a fourth-place finish at the Class 2, District 1 Meet.
Gracie Metzger
Jackson
The senior 115-pounder finished with a 25-8 record and third-place finish at the Class 2, District 1 Tournament, qualifying for the MSHSAA Class 2 State Meet.
Mallorie Metzger
Jackson
The senior finished her career as the Lady Indian’s all-time leader wins. She had an impressive season with a 35-4 record and a fourth-place finish at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Meet in the 120-pound weight class. She also claimed a Class 2, District 1 crown, showcasing her dominance with two pins, a major decision, and a technical foul in the championship match.
Emma Steimle
Notre Dame
The Lady Bulldogs’ senior had a standout season with a 23-5 record, earning a second-place finish at the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Meet and a fifth-place finish at the MSHSAA Class 1 State Meet in the 190-pound weight class.
Kayleigh Dazey
Poplar Bluff
The talented sophomore had a successful season at the 105-pound weight class with a 36-10 overall record. She earned a third-place finish at the MSHSAA Class 2, District 1 Meet and although she did not place at state, she impressively win a match by pinfall.
Zoe Freeman
Poplar Bluff
The sophomore 170-pounder finished the season with a remarkable 34-6 record and a second-place finish at the Class 2, District 1 Meet. She also earned a fifth-place finish at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Meet.
Ellie Douglass
Sikeston
The promising sophomore had a great season in the 100-pound weight class, qualifying for the MSHSAA Class 1 State Meet. At the Class 1, District 1 Meet, she impressed with a quick pin in just 22 seconds during the semifinal round, ultimately finishing in second place and proving her potential.
Jasmynne Green
Sikeston
The skilled junior finished the season with a 22-16 record and a sixth-place finish at the MSHSAA Class 1 State Meet while competing in the 105-pound weight class. She also earned a Class 1, District 1 Championship after recording a pin in just 48 seconds in the title match.
Liliana Knoeppel
Sikeston
The Lady Bulldogs’ senior fought hard and finished the season with an 11-9 record and a fourth-place finish at the Class 1, District 1 Meet, qualifying for the MSHSAA Class 1 State Meet at the 140-pound weight class.
Alayna Ray
Sikeston
The senior standout dominated the 235-pound weight class with a phenomenal 37-4 record, claiming both a MSHSAA Class 1 State and MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Championship with seven straight pinfall victories to end her high school career. She claimed the state title after pinning all four of her opponents in a total of nine minutes and 13 seconds.