Wrestling state qualifiers

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

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

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