Wrestling state qualifiers

Get to know the 17 qualifiers from the Southeast Missourian's coverage area, which includes Cape Central, Jackson and Notre Dame, a little better.

Fred Lynch - Southeast Missourian

Kodi Byrd, freshman, Jackson Weight: 103 Record: 37-12 First-round opponent: James Krischke (40-9), fr., Ft. Zumwalt West Best match this season: At Jefferson City against Hunter Neighbors. I wrestled hard even though I was the underdog Best wrestler you faced: Neosho's Nate Rodriguez because he just beat me up and never ran out of air Something about you that most people don't know: I go to bed at about 9 p.m. Favorite part about wrestling: The matches because I like the one-on-one competition Least favorite part about wrestling: Cutting weight Nickname: Byrdman How long does a six-minute match seem to last: About 10 minutes Do you like professional wrestling: No, because it is fake and I don't like people comparing it to high school wrestling If you were a professional wrestler, what name would you go by: the Byrdman

Raymond Woldtvedt, senior, Central Weight: 160 Record: 33-13 First-round opponent: Phillip Perry (40-2), sr., Hannibal Best match this season: My third-place match at districts because it was a continuous battle Best wrestler you faced: Cody Lindsey from Ozark Something about you that most people don't know: I play the stand up bass Least favorite part about wrestling: Cutting weight because I really like to eat How long does a six-minute match seem to last: Too long Do you like professional wrestling: No, because it's fake

Ryan Marble, junior, Jackson Weight: 171 Record: 48-5 First-round opponent: Derek Dillaha (29-6), sr., Ft. Zumwalt South Your best match this season: Against a wrestler from Mt. Zion Best wrestler you faced: Daniel Sheerer from MICDS because he's good Your favorite part about wrestling: One-on-one competition Nickname: Marblehead Do you like professional wrestling: No, it's fake

Jawaun Howard, junior, Central Weight: 145 Record: 37-11 First-round opponent: Trenton Patterson (34-8), jr., Ozark Best match this season: against Lee's Summit because I was losing by four points and then I got a five-point takedown to win it in the last few seconds of the match Best wrestler you faced: Josh Kelleher from Farmington. He's the No. 2 ranked wrestler in the state Something about you that most people don't know: I look just like my dad Favorite part about wrestling: Getting in shape because I like the way my body looks when I'm in shape Least favorite part about wrestling: The spin drill that we do. It's so tiresome Nickname: Sideshow Bob because I have crazy hair How long does a six-minute match seem to last: It depends on the match Do you like professional wrestling: No, it seems too fake If you were a professional wrestler, what name would you go by: Wuan-Ton because it sounds foreign

Blake Hooe, junior, Jackson Weight: 145 Record: 24-6 First-round opponent: Joshua Hutching (20-5), sr., Joplin Best match this season: Bubble match at districts. I qualified for state Best wrestler you faced: Kaleb Friedly from Park Hill. He is the only person to beat me by more than eight points Your favorite part about wrestling: After weigh-ins so I can finally eat Your least favorite part about wrestling: Cutting weight. I'm always hungry and thirsty Nickname: Balkey Huey Superstitions during wrestling season: Tall Nike socks How long does a six-minute match seem to last: Six minutes Do you like professional wrestling: No, it demeans real wrestling If you were a professional wrestler, what name would you go by: Hikeem O'Kelly

Trey Grovenor, senior, Central Weight: HWT Record: 41-7 First-round opponent: Reece Berry (33-7), jr., Warrenton Best match this season: Against Evan Boehm from Lee's Summit West because I wrestled my match and beat the No. 1 ranked heavyweight in Class 4 Best wrestler you faced: Demarco Kemp from University City. He is a great athlete and doesn't make many mistakes or leave open flaws in his wrestling Something about you that most people don't know: I play the violin Favorite part about wrestling: The end of the tournament because I'm standing on the medals stand Least favorite part about wrestling: Practice over Thanksgiving and Christmas break Nickname: Grove Daddy. The Jackson wrestlers started it Superstitions during wrestling season: The senior curse How long does a six-minute match seem to last: A lot longer than six minutes Do you like professional wrestling: No, because it's fake and not the real thing like we do If you were a professional wrestler, what name would you go by: The Enforcer

Michael Riney, junior, Jackson Weight: 189 Record: 35-11 First-round opponent: Jared Johnson (46-5), so., Jefferson City Best match this season: The semifinals at the Granite City tournament because I made no mistakes Best wrestler you faced: Park Hill's John Eblen. He's ranked first in the state Something about you that most people don't know: I sing in concert choir at the high school Favorite part about wrestling: The one-on-one competition. You can't blame anyone but yourself if you mess up Least favorite part about wrestling: Getting up at 5:30 every morning Nickname: Rhino How long does a six-minute match seem to last: A long time Do you like professional wrestling: No, it's not real

Levi Rayburn, jr., Jackson Weight: 119 Record: 41-8 First-round opponent: John Wood (45-2), fr., Francis Howell Central Best match this season: Defending state champion Blayne Shockley of Rolla at the Tiger Classic in the finals because I went after him and didn't give up Best wrestler you faced: Sam Hanau from Vianney because he is amazing on his feet Favorite part about wrestling: The feeling you get when you upset someone Least favorite part about wrestling: Running Nickname: Little Buddy Superstitions during wrestling season: Always pull my right sock up before I shake my opponent's hand How long does a six-minute match seem to last: Not long at all Do you like professional wrestling: No, it's degrading to our sport

Adam Kirchdoerfer, senior, Jackson Weight: 160 Record: 40-10 First-round opponent: Meldrick Woods (41-1), sr., Hazelwood East Best match this season: Jeff Shell from Howell North because I beat him Favorite part about wrestling: It's one-on-one How long does a six-minute match seem to last: Six minutes Do you like professional wrestling: No, it's fake

Desmond Howard, senior, Central Weight: 130 Record: 41-8 First-round opponent: Jerod Brock (27-9), so., Neosho Best match this season: Northwest's Andrew Angelback because I won the match for the title at the Tiger Classic Best wrestler you faced: David Evans of Parkway North. He tech falled me and never seemed to wear out during the entire match Something about you that most people don't know: I play double string bass Favorite part about wrestling: Hurting people in school without getting in trouble for it Nickname: Funkmaster because I do some of the craziest moves during each match Superstitions during wrestling season: Bring Pop-Tarts every time for carbs and sugar Do you like professional wrestling: Yes, I want to be as great as they are If you were a professional wrestler, what name would you go by: The Comeback Kid

Trevor Foltz, freshman, Notre Dame Weight: 171 Record: 20-7 First-round opponent: James Schwank (32-2), sr., Missouri Military Academy Best match this season: My district consolation match. I took a good beating from him, but then I turned around and beat him for third Best wrestler you faced: Ryan Marble from Jackson because he was very good Something about you that most people don't know: I'm strong mentally and try not to give up Favorite part about wrestling: Whenever you beat a kid you know was better than me, it proves hard work pays off and it's a good feeling Least favorite part about wrestling: Cutting weight Nickname: Knees. Coach gave it to me from being on my knees Do you like professional wrestling: Yes, I enjoy watching it and understand it If you were a professional wrestler, what name would you go by: My regular name

Levi Hobeck, junior, Jackson Weight: 140 Record: 37-11 First-round opponent: Brannon Beck (39-7), sr., Raymore-Peculiar Best match this season: Finals match at the Tiger Classic because I won Your favorite part about wrestling: Winning in front of a big crowd because all eyes are on you Your least favorite part about wrestling: Cutting weight because you get mad and feel bad Superstitions during wrestling season: Long Nike socks How long does a six-minute match seem to last: 15 minutes Do you like professional wrestling: No, because it's fake If you were a professional wrestler, what name would you go by: The Buzz Saw

Caleb Yeargain, junior, Central Weight: 125 Record: 30-16 First-round opponent: Cody Orr (28-1), sr., Ft. Zumwalt North Best match this season: Josh Scott from Jackson. I wrestled with him during a summer camp and was not getting a single takedown. I took him on and was winning a large portion of the match until I gave it up at the end Best wrestler you faced: Cody Orr from Ft. Zumwalt North because he is just an overall good wrestler. He is great with takedowns and is very disciplined Something about you that most people don't know: I play varsity tennis at Central Favorite part about wrestling: I determine the outcome of the match. I can only blame it on myself Least favorite part about wrestling: Cutting weight and not being able to focus on practice Nickname: Little Yeargain. I am following in my older brother's footsteps Superstitions during wrestling season: I wear high black socks during every match How long does a six-minute match seem to last: If I'm matched up with an equal opponent, it feels like 10 minutes of pain Do you like professional wrestling: No, it does not portray real wrestling If you were a professional wrestler, what name would you go by: White Panther

Austin Kight, junior, Notre Dame Weight: 125 Record: 14-10 First-round opponent: Justin VanHoose (49-0), so., Kirksville Best match this season: My last match at districts because I took my opponent down several times, and it also went into overtime Best wrestler you faced: Ste. Genevieve's Kevin Leclere because he is extremely fast, strong, and has a lot of experience Something about you that most people don't know: I'm very good at double leg blasts Favorite part about wrestling: The long bus rides with my fun team Least favorite part about wrestling: Cutting weight. I have to work out extremely hard How long does a six-minute match seem to last: Over an hour Do you like professional wrestling: No, it is nothing like high school wrestling If you were a professional wrestler, what name would you go by: The Grizzly Bear

Mitchel Hazelwood, senior, Jackson Weight: 135 Record: 29-21 First-round opponent: Harold Ritchie (45-3), jr., Francis Howell North Best match this season: When I beat Allie Reagen. She's ranked eighth or ninth in the state of Illinois Best wrestler you faced: Harold Ritchie from Francis Howell North because he is a very strong and well-rounded wrestler who is quick and determined Something about you that most people don't know: I'm going to West Point Favorite part about wrestling: I like wrestling because any person can be good at it if they put hard work into it and find their style Least favorite part about wrestling: Cutting weight Nickname: "The Nut" because I'm crazy How long does a six-minute match seem to last: Six minutes Do you like professional wrestling: No, but I like "Star Wars" If you were a professional wrestler, what name would you go by: Jeramiah Scott

Kevin Flesher, junior, Central Weight: 171 Record: 38-11 First-round opponent: Kenneth Vortherms (40-5), jr., Ft. Zumwalt East Best match this season: My match against Ozark's Tim Allen. I executed the game plan down to the letter and came out with the "W" Best wrestler you faced: Ryan Marble from Jackson. He's very talented and a tough kid on the mat and an all-around guy off the mat Something about you that most people don't know: I'm a Boy Scout Favorite part about wrestling: The road trips with the team. It's a bonding experience that I wouldn't miss for the world Nickname: K-Flesh Superstitions during wrestling season: I ride in coach Brake's van every time How long does a six-minute match seem to last: It depends on the opponent If you were a professional wrestler, what name would you go by: Quadzilla

Jordan Reisenbichler, junior, Jackson Weight: 112 Record: 38-11 First-round opponent: Joshua Conquyt (25-9), so., Winnetonka Best match this season: Finals match at districts because I was more aggressive Best wrestler you faced: Park Hill's Bricker Dixon Your favorite part about wrestling: Winning in front of a big crowd Your least favorite part about wrestling: Cutting weight How long does a six-minute match seem to last: Six minutes Do you like professional wrestling: No, it brings the real sport of wrestling down

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