The 2025 MSHSAA Class 1 Wrestling Championships introduced some of the best wrestlers that the state had to offer last Wednesday and Thursday in Columbia on the campus of the University of Missouri.
After two days of wrestling, and after the smoke had cleared, the Warsaw Wildcats saw 4 of their own take the podium, including their first-ever female, while the Cole Camp Bluebirds saw their first-ever state medalist awarded.
Warsaw freshman Emmersyn Miskell (33-12) medaled for the Wildcats when she won by a 7-0 decision over Nevada's Sydnee Baldwin (38-10) in the 115 pound fifth place match, marking her place in program history.
"Emmersyn upset the #1 seed at the district tourney and carried that confidence onto the biggest stage of her career," 'Cats coach Justin Wisdom said. "She avenged 2 losses at the state tourney on her way to a 5th place medal and is the first-ever medalist for Warsaw wrestling for our girls."
In the 113 pound weight class, defending state champion, Warsaw junior Jayce Estes (41-1) was upset in a seminfinal match by Trenton's Jacob White (48-3) before battling his way through the back side of the bracket to take the third place spot with a win by fall (1:52) over Fatima's Tucker Tune (39-5).
"Jayce knew he was going to be in everyone's crosshairs," Wisdom commented. "He managed that really well. Jayce showed great maturity and overcame a difficult position by coming back to take third place in dominating fashion, claiming his second state medal."
At 165, 'Cats senior Drake Murrell (47-5) took his second consecutive medal and one-upped last year's state performance with a 14-6 major decision over Connor Menke (44-5) of Lawson in the third place bout.
"Drake was able to knock off a couple of returning medalists on his way to a third place finish and claim his second state medal," Wisdom said. "Along the way, Drake also reached another milestone, recording his 150th career victory. He is as consistent as they come, and his leadership and accomplishments will be very difficult to duplicate."
Also in the 165 pound weight class, the Bluebirds' Grant Rodriguez (47-7) solidified his place in Cole Camp lore with a sixth place finish after falling to Tipton's Paxton Pyle (33-8) by a 12-5 decision in the fifth place match.
"Grant's bracket was one of the deepest in the tournament," said Bluebirds coach Steve Hubbard. "We are proud of the way that he fought his way back to become the first-ever state medalist in Cole Camp's young program history."
In the 175 pound fifth place match, Warsaw's Josh Harvath (42-6) won by fall (2:09) over Noah Ridgel (25-12) of Lift for Life Academy Charter also staking claim to a spot on the state podium once again.
"Josh was, arguably, in the deepest weight class as there were 6 returning state medalists in the field already," Wisdom commented. "Josh wrestled a good tourney and was able to finish with a dominating performance in his fifth place match."
"All of our qualifiers were juniors," commented Hubbard. "So we are excited about the opportunity for improvement next season!"
Wisdom said, "For the second straight year, the boys finished in the top ten with a ninth place finish, up one spot from last year. That tied for the third highest finish in program history and is the highest finish for the Wildcats since 2005."
The Warsaw coach added, "Over the past three years, our Wildcats have brought home 8 state medals which is more than the previous 12 years combined. These things don't happen without the belief, hard work and support of everyone involved with the program."
Below are complete results for all participating wrestlers from both Warsaw and Cole Camp:
Boys, Warsaw:
113 Class 1
Jayce Estes (41-1) placed 3rd.
Champ. Round 1 - Jayce Estes (Warsaw) 41-1 won by fall over Cruz Stewart (South Harrison) 26-26 (Fall 0:37)
Quarterfinal - Jayce Estes (Warsaw) 41-1 won by tech fall over Hunter Hodum (St. Pius X (Festus)) 27-14 (TF-1.5 1:19 (15-0))
Semifinal - Jacob White (Trenton) 48-3 won by decision over Jayce Estes (Warsaw) 41-1 (Dec 15-9)
Cons. Semi - Jayce Estes (Warsaw) 41-1 won by tech fall over Avery Young (Macon) 33-15 (TF-1.5 4:52 (18-3))
3rd Place Match - Jayce Estes (Warsaw) 41-1 won by fall over Tucker Tune (Fatima) 39-5 (Fall 1:52)
126 Class 1
Sean Reinertsen (40-8) place is unknown.
Champ. Round 1 - Xavier Myers (Lafayette County) 34-13 won by fall over Sean Reinertsen (Warsaw) 40-8 (Fall 5:00)
Cons. Round 1 - Sean Reinertsen (Warsaw) 40-8 won by tech fall over Chris Barnhill (Lawson) 24-14 (TF-1.5 1:35 (16-1))
Cons. Round 2 - Sean Reinertsen (Warsaw) 40-8 won by fall over Kalan Fallert (Valle Catholic) 34-13 (Fall 1:41)
Cons. Round 3 - Blake Bodine (Centralia) 26-17 won by fall over Sean Reinertsen (Warsaw) 40-8 (Fall 1:50)
138 Class 1
Johrdan Decker (28-17) place is unknown.
Champ. Round 1 - Drake Coots (Lathrop) 35-16 won by tech fall over Johrdan Decker (Warsaw) 28-17 (TF-1.5 4:00 (18-2))
Cons. Round 1 - Johrdan Decker (Warsaw) 28-17 won by fall over Michael Hines (Palmyra) 29-18 (Fall 3:15)
Cons. Round 2 - Dalton Doss (Tipton) 40-8 won by tech fall over Johrdan Decker (Warsaw) 28-17 (TF-1.5 2:00 (17-1))
157 Class 1
Bostyn Wilson (26-12) place is unknown.
Champ. Round 1 - Bostyn Wilson (Warsaw) 26-12 won by fall over William Kuehn (Valle Catholic) 37-13 (Fall 2:45)
Quarterfinal - Gabe Provin (Lathrop) 28-20 won by fall over Bostyn Wilson (Warsaw) 26-12 (Fall 4:49)
Cons. Round 2 - Bostyn Wilson (Warsaw) 26-12 won by fall over William Ratliff (Lafayette County) 9-21 (Fall 1:32)
Cons. Round 3 - Bryson Whitman (Hollister) 49-3 won by tech fall over Bostyn Wilson (Warsaw) 26-12 (TF-1.5 1:00 (18-1))
165 Class 1
Drake Murrell (47-5) placed 3rd.
Champ. Round 1 - Drake Murrell (Warsaw) 47-5 won by fall over Zane Creed (St. Pius X (Festus)) 15-8 (Fall 1:00)
Quarterfinal - Rex Bryson (Centralia) 51-1 won by fall over Drake Murrell (Warsaw) 47-5 (Fall 0:52)
Cons. Round 2 - Drake Murrell (Warsaw) 47-5 won by fall over Logan Reynolds (Plattsburg) 29-20 (Fall 2:11)
Cons. Round 3 - Drake Murrell (Warsaw) 47-5 won by fall over Ethan Smith (South Harrison) 42-13 (Fall 2:53)
Cons. Semi - Drake Murrell (Warsaw) 47-5 won by decision over Paxton Pyle (Tipton) 33-8 (Dec 13-7)
3rd Place Match - Drake Murrell (Warsaw) 47-5 won by major decision over Conner Menke (Lawson) 44-5 (MD 14-6)
175 Class 1
Josh Harvath (42-6) placed 5th.
Champ. Round 1 - Josh Harvath (Warsaw) 42-6 won by fall over Brayden Draughon (Penney) 27-26 (Fall 3:45)
Quarterfinal - Wyatt Adkisson (Centralia) 8-2 won by decision over Josh Harvath (Warsaw) 42-6 (Dec 11-7)
Cons. Round 2 - Josh Harvath (Warsaw) 42-6 won by decision over Andrew Wiles (Albany) 34-20 (Dec 5-1)
Cons. Round 3 - Josh Harvath (Warsaw) 42-6 won by major decision over Benjamin Haubner (North Callaway) 32-16 (MD 9-0)
Cons. Semi - Peyton Shaver (St. Pius X (Festus)) 48-4 won by decision over Josh Harvath (Warsaw) 42-6 (Dec 6-5)
5th Place Match - Josh Harvath (Warsaw) 42-6 won by fall over Noah Ridgel (Lift for Life Academy Charter) 25-12 (Fall 2:09)
Girls, Warsaw:
110 Class 1
Izabella Schierholz (29-12) place is unknown.
Champ. Round 1 - Jayden Keller (Brookfield) 45-0 won by fall over Izabella Schierholz (Warsaw) 29-12 (Fall 0:35)
Cons. Round 1 - Izabella Schierholz (Warsaw) 29-12 won by fall over Aubrey Melber (St. Pius X (Festus)) 30-9 (Fall 1:19)
Cons. Round 2 - Olivia Weaver (Fulton) 39-13 won by major decision over Izabella Schierholz (Warsaw) 29-12 (MD 10-1)
115 Class 1
Emmersyn Miskell (33-12) placed 5th.
Champ. Round 1 - Emmersyn Miskell (Warsaw) 33-12 won by decision over Lily Pauley (Windsor (Imperial)) 18-14 (Dec 15-8)
Quarterfinal - Bailey Martin (Kearney) 26-8 won by fall over Emmersyn Miskell (Warsaw) 33-12 (Fall 2:21)
Cons. Round 2 - Emmersyn Miskell (Warsaw) 33-12 won by fall over Grace Brantley (Versailles) 33-11 (Fall 2:17)
Cons. Round 3 - Emmersyn Miskell (Warsaw) 33-12 won by fall over Alexis Missey (Potosi) 24-16 (Fall 4:48)
Cons. Semi - Carlynn Mynatt (Marshfield) 43-11 won by fall over Emmersyn Miskell (Warsaw) 33-12 (Fall 3:42)
5th Place Match - Emmersyn Miskell (Warsaw) 33-12 won by decision over Sydnee Baldwin (Nevada) 38-10 (Dec 7-0)
235 Class 1
Brooklyn Jackman (23-15) place is unknown.
Champ. Round 1 - Lainie Schumacher (Lexington) 25-15 won by decision over Brooklyn Jackman (Warsaw) 23-15 (Dec 5-2)
Cons. Round 1 - Abigail Erfurth (Sullivan) 37-9 won by decision over Brooklyn Jackman (Warsaw) 23-15 (Dec 2-0)
Boys, Cole Camp:
138 Class 1
Makiah Murguia (25-16) place is unknown.
Champ. Round 1 - Colton Wilkinson (Plattsburg) 40-12 won by fall over Makiah Murguia (Cole Camp) 25-16 (Fall 1:00)
Cons. Round 1 - Leon Lungu (Maplewood-Richmond Hts.) 34-14 won by decision over Makiah Murguia (Cole Camp) 25-16 (Dec 10-4)
144 Class 1
Teagan Sharp (34-13) place is unknown.
Champ. Round 1 - Chase Wilson (Polo) 46-7 won by tech fall over Teagan Sharp (Cole Camp) 34-13 (TF-1.5 6:00 (23-7))
Cons. Round 1 - Zachary Kloeppel (Fatima) 20-13 won by fall over Teagan Sharp (Cole Camp) 34-13 (Fall 2:06)
165 Class 1
Grant Rodriguez (47-7) placed 6th.
Champ. Round 1 - Grant Rodriguez (Cole Camp) 47-7 won by fall over Ethan Markham (Central (New Madrid County)) 19-15 (Fall 1:16)
Quarterfinal - Brayden Pillars (Palmyra) 47-5 won by fall over Grant Rodriguez (Cole Camp) 47-7 (Fall 3:02)
Cons. Round 2 - Grant Rodriguez (Cole Camp) 47-7 won by major decision over Colton Lemunyon (Maysville) 6-7 (MD 17-7)
Cons. Round 3 - Grant Rodriguez (Cole Camp) 47-7 won by decision over Ryder Herzing (Fatima) 35-11 (Dec 4-2)
Cons. Semi - Conner Menke (Lawson) 44-5 won by major decision over Grant Rodriguez (Cole Camp) 47-7 (MD 12-2)
5th Place Match - Paxton Pyle (Tipton) 33-8 won by decision over Grant Rodriguez (Cole Camp) 47-7 (Dec 12-5)
175 Class 1
Clayton Archambault (30-13) place is unknown.
Champ. Round 1 - Clayton Archambault (Cole Camp) 30-13 won by decision over Andrew Wiles (Albany) 34-20 (Dec 8-5)
Quarterfinal - Braxton Ernst (Lafayette County) 38-4 won by fall over Clayton Archambault (Cole Camp) 30-13 (Fall 3:42)
Cons. Round 2 - Clayton Archambault (Cole Camp) 30-13 won by decision over Jesse Schroeder (Fatima) 32-15 (Dec 7-4)
Cons. Round 3 - Noah Ridgel (Lift for Life Academy Charter) 25-12 won by fall over Clayton Archambault (Cole Camp) 30-13 (Fall 4:28)
