Kansas Girls High School Wrestling Championship

For many years, if a high school girl wanted to wrestle, she was left with boys as her competition. This year, 37 schools traveled to McPherson to take part in the first ever Kansas Girls High School Wrestling Championship.

The goal of the day was to spread the word that Girls Wrestling is happening in Kansas.

For many of the competitors, this might have been one of the few times they faced another girl on the mat instead of a boy. All of the participants gave it their all and competed at the highest level they could.

Many of the girls there knew they were apart of history. While the Kansas High School Activities Association did not sanction the event, the organizers used official referees and followed every rule.

The organizers hope that by this time next year, several more schools will field not on a full boys wrestling squad, but a girls too.

Below are some of the pictures I took at the tournament:

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The competitors gather for a group photo prior to the start of the meet. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

McPherson Wrestling Coach Doug Kretzer talks to the competitors prior to the start of the meet. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

McPherson Wrestling Coach Doug Kretzer asks his team to stand up during a talk to all competitors prior to the start of the meet. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

All of the girls competing in the meet gather for a breakdown. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Shelby Kesler (Eskridge-Mission Valley HS) pulls down Hannah Moore (McPherson). The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Cassidy Anderson (Caney Valley) grabs the wrists of Natalie Garza (Great Bend). Anderson would win by fall in the match. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Cassidy Anderson (Caney Valley) tries to turn over Natalie Garza (Great Bend). Anderson won the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Cassidy Anderson (Caney Valley) tries to turn Natalie Garza (Great Bend) on to her back. Anderson won the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Wrestling Coach Nathan Brockelman talks to Natalie Garza after her match. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Delaney Cowden (Newton) pulls down Janae Spaich (McPherson). Cowden won the match in sudden victory. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Newton wrestling coach Tommy Edgmon talks to Delany Cowden during her match. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Delany Cowden (Newton) looks up to see that the score tied and going to overtime at the end of regulation. She won the match in Sudden Victory over Janae Spaich (McPherson). The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Delaney Cowden (Newton) takes down Janae Spaich (McPherson) to score a sudden victory win. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kaleigh Marbut (McPherson) tries to get out of a hold by Megan Manning (McPherson). Marbut won the match in sudden victory. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kaleigh Marbut (McPherson) waits for the whistle to restart action against Megan Manning (McPherson). Marbut won in a sudden victory. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Moriah Smith (Wichita South) tries to slip out of a hold by Haley Schafer (McPherson). Smith won the match in a 6-3 decision over Schafer. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Moriah Smith (Wichita South) puts Haley Schafer (McPherson) in a hold. Smith would win the match by a 6 to 3 decision. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The mother of Osawatomie wrestler Amanda Newcomb shouts encouragement to her daughter from the stands. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Moriah Smith (Wichita South) tries to pin Haley Schafer (McPherson). Smith took the match on a 6 to 3 decision. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Moriah Smith (Wichita South) won by 6-3 decision over Haley Schafer (McPherson). The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Moriah Smith (Wichita South) and Haley Schafer (McPherson) embrace following the match, a 6 to 3 decision won by Smith. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Wichita South Coach Brian Westhoff hugs Moriah Smith after winning her first 145 weight class match. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Katherine Shai of the US National Women’s Wrestling Team addresses the competitors and spectators at the meet. In the background, Sally Roberts of Wrestle Like a Girl waits for her turn with the mic. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Jefferson West coach Shawn Dolezilek calls out to his wrestler during a match. Fellow wrestler, Jamie Winebrenner, records the match for later review. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Anayka Besco (Rose Hill) pins Abigail Daniels (Gardner-Edgerton) to win the match. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Abigail Daniels (Gardner-Edgerton) tries to fight off a pin by Anayka Besco (Rose Hill) by pushing away her face. Besco won the match by pin fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kaleigh Marbut (McPherson) and Janae Spaich (McPherson) both grab the other by the back of the head to try and gain leverage. Marbut won the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Janae Spaich (McPherson) tries to escape the hold of Kaleigh Marbut (McPherson), who by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Mariyah Reyes (Dodge City) tosses Cheyenne Harris (Humboldt). Reyes won the match by pin fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Mariyah Reyes (Dodge City) pushes back Cheyenne Harris (Humboldt). Reyes won the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

An official checks to see if Hannah Kreutzer (Buhler) pinned Katelyn Auman (McPherson). Kreutzer would win the match by pin fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Moriah Smith (Wichita South) reacts as Mason Claibourn (Fredonia) tries to pull her down to the mat. Claiborn won the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

An official counts for a near fall as Hannah Kreutzer (Buhler) pins Kathryn Rounds (Erie). The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Nicole Winsky (McPherson) tries to cover Tia Hayworth (Lincoln), who won by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Tia Hayworth (Lincoln) lunges into Nicole Winsky (McPherson). Hayworth won the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Tia Hayworth (Lincoln) covers Dru Longbrake (Atchison-Riverbend International). Hayworth won the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Lincoln Wrestling Coach John Gardner calls out to his wrestler during the match. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Tia Hayworth (Lincoln) embraces Dru Longbrake (Atchison-Riverbend International) after winning the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Lincoln Wrestling Coach John Gardner hugs Tia Hayworth after she won her match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Hannah Moore (McPherson) pins Shyane Hodgin (Derby) to win the match. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Mya Kretzer (McPherson) tries to reverse a hold by Sunny O’Leary (Riley County). Kratzer won the match by pin fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

An official holds up the hand of Mya Kretzer (McPherson) after she defeated Sunny O`Leary (Riley County) by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Mya Kretzer (McPherson) and Sunny O`Leary (Riley County) embrace following their match. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Delaney Cowden (Newton) grabs the hand of Kaleigh Marbut (McPherson) who won the match by a 9 to 6 decision. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kaleigh Marbut (McPherson) tries to escape the hold of Delaney Cowden (Newton). Marbut won the match on a 9 to 6 decision. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Emma Curry (Hutchinson) watches her opponent, Kaelee Kimmel (Wichita South), who won the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Mya Kretzer (McPherson) spins on the mat with Alessia Cokeley (Douglass). Kratzer won the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Competitors compete inside McPherson High School’s The Roundhouse in the first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Mariyah Reyes (Dodge City) pins Abbie Jones (Altamont-Labette County) to win the match. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

An Official holds up the hand of Mariyah Reyes (Dodge City) in victory over Abbie Jones (Altamont-Labette County). The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Mariyah Reyes (Dodge City) hugs Abbie Jones (Altamont-Labette County) after their match. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Anayka Besco (Rose Hill) spins over Amanda Newcomb (Osawatomie). Besco won the match in a 11-3 major decision to take the weight class 106 State Championship. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Anayka Besco (Rose Hill) scores a near fall on Amanda Newcomb (Osawatomie) on her way to a 11 to 3 major decision. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Amanda Newcomb (Osawatomie) tries to get out of a hold by Anayka Besco (Rose Hill), who won by an 11 to 3 major decision. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Amanda Newcomb (Osawatomie) tries to score some points on Anayka Besco (Rose Hill). Besco won the match on an 11 to 3 major decision. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

An official holds up the arm of Anayka Besco (Rose Hill) for her 11-3 major decision over Amanda Newcomb (Osawatomie) to take the weight class 106 State Championship. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Amanda Newcomb (Osawatomie) greets her mother and her coach following her last match of the day. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kacie Jones (Burlingame) looks at a call from an official as she holds on to Montana Grahem (Jefferson West). Jones won the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Kacie Jones (Burlingame) tosses Montana Grahem (Jefferson West) on her way to a victory by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

An official holds up the arm of Kacie Jones (Burlingame) in victory after winning by fall over Montana Grahem (Jefferson West) to win weight class 120. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Yasmin Puentas (Wichita-Haysville Campus) tries to escape the hold of Kaleigh Marbut (McPherson). Punts would win Third in weight class 120 with a pin fall over Marbut. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Yasmin Puentas (Wichita-Haysville Campus) tries to hold down Kaleigh Marbut (McPherson). Puentas won the match by pin fall to take Thrid in weight class 120. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Yasmin Puentas (Wichita-Haysville Campus) pins Kaleigh Marbut (McPherson) to take Third Place in weight class 120. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Mariyah Reyes (Dodge City) tosses Morgan Mayginnes (Onaga). Mayginnes won the match in a 8-3 decision to take the State Championship in weight class 132-138. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Mariyah Reyes (Dodge City) tries to turn over Morgan Mayginnes (Onaga) who won by an 8 to 3 decision. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Morgan Mayginnes (Onaga) scores a near fall on Mariyah Reyes (Dodge City). Mayginnes won the match with an 8 to 3 decision. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Mariyah Reyes (Dodge City) tries to get leverage on Morgan Mayginnes (Onaga) who won the match by an 8 to 3 decision over. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

An official holds up the hand of Morgan Mayginnes (Onaga) in victory after winning by an 8 to 3 decision over Mariyah Reyes (Dodge City) to take First place in weight class 132. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Morgan Mayginnes (Onaga) receives a hug from Mariyah Reyes (Dodge City) after their weight class 132 championship match. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Katelyn Simmons (McPherson) holds down Tia Hayworth (Lincoln). Hayworth won the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Tia Hayworth (Lincoln) drives into Katelyn Simmons (McPherson). Hayworth won the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Tia Hayworth (Lincoln) pins Katelyn Simmons (McPherson) to win the match by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Tia Hayworth (Lincoln) embraces Katelyn Simmons (McPherson) following their match that Hayworth won by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Tia Hayworth (Lincoln) hugs her coach John Gardner following her final match of the day. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Shayanne Fernandez (McPherson) pins Grace Pinkerton (Caney Valley) to win the match. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Shayanne Fernandez (McPherson) pulls up Grace Pinkerton (Caney Valley) following their match. Fernandez won by fall. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Weight Class 106 placers: 1st Place – Anayka Besco of Rose Hill, 2nd Place – Amanda Newcomb of Osawatomie, 3rd Place – Cassidy Anderson of Caney Valley, 4th Place – Bailey Boyett of McPherson. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Weight Class 113 finishers: 1st Place – Mya Kretzer of McPherson, 2nd Place – Alessia Cokeley of Douglass, 3rd Place – Sunny O`Leary of Riley County, 4th Place – Maggie Goodwin of Gardner-Edgerton. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Weight Class 120-126 finishers: 1st Place – Kacie Jones of Burlingame, 2nd Place – Montana Grahem of Jefferson West, 3rd Place – Yasmin Puentas of Wichita-Haysville Campus, 4th Place – Kaleigh Marbut of McPherson. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Weight Class 132-138 top finishers: 1st Place – Morgan Mayginnes of Onaga, 2nd Place – Mariyah Reyes of Dodge City, 3rd Place – Hannah Kreutzer of Buhler, 4th Place – Abbie Jones of Altamont-Labette County. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Weight Class 145 top finishers: 1st Place – Lyric Gonsalves of Clearwater, 2nd Place – Mason Claibourn of Fredonia, 3rd Place – Moriah Smith of Wichita South, 4th Place – Haley Schafer of McPherson. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Weight Class 152 finishers: 1st Place – Kaelee Kimmel of Wichita South, 2nd Place – Emma Curry of Hutchinson, 3rd Place – Lori Liddic of Leavenworth, 4th Place – Taryn Norstrom of Canton-Galva. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Weight Class 160 1st Place – Elisa Robinson of Junction City, 2nd Place – Tia Hayworth of Lincoln, 3rd Place – Katelyn Simmons of McPherson, 4th Place – Dru Longbrake of Atchison-Riverbend International. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Weight class 170-182 finishers: 1st Place – Marissa Patterson of Shawnee Heights, 2nd Place – Emma Sanborn of Tonganoxie, 3rd Place – Jasmin Avila of Dodge City, 4th Place – Miranda Secrest of Towanda-Circle. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Weight Class 195-220 finishers: 1st Place – Makaea Forbes of Effingham-Atchison Co Community, 2nd Place – Shayanne Fernandez of McPherson, 3rd Place – Grace Pinkerton of Caney Valley. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The McPherson wrestling team accepts the Team Championship Trophy. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Lyric Conclaves of Clearwater accepts the Most Outstanding Wrestler trophy. Katherine Shai and Sally Roberts of Wrestle Like a Girl join her for a photo. The first ever Kansas High School Girls Wrestling Championship was held at the Roundhouse at McPherson High School in McPherson, Kansas on February 11, 2017. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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