14 Junction City School Wrestlers advanced to Day 2 of the 6A Kansas State High School Activities (KSHSAA) State Wrestling Tournament. (18 Wrestlers qualified for State.)
Girls qualifying for Day 2
-- 100 lbs. Khishauna Williams (1-1)
-- 110 lbs. Isha Kagoni (1-1)
-- 115 lbs. Juliana “Bre” Villanueva (3-0) - Will Wrestle in Championship Match
-- 120 lbs. Kiera Lawton (1-1)
-- 130 lbs. Elizabeth Edgerton-Diaz - (3-0) - Will Wrestle in Championship Match
-- 135 lbs. Miracle Simon (1-1)
-- 140 lbs. Elaina Twitty (1-1)
-- 170 lbs. Myrah Gutierrez (1-1)
-- 190 lbs. Shalina Hicks (2-1) - Will Wrestle in consolation semifinals.
-- 235 lbs. Ka’Ori Herring (1-1)
Two Lady Jay wrestlers eliminated were (145 lbs) Kimaya Celestin, and (155 lbs) Ameris Blackmon.
The Junction City High School Girls Head Wrestling Coach is Carl Laughlin.
Boys qualifying for Day 2
-- 113 lbs. Riley Luckenbill (1-1)
-- 190 lbs. Christian Simmers (1-1)
-- 215 lbs. Chris Coy (2-1) - Will Wrestle in consolation semifinals.
-- 285 lbs. Avery Florence (1-1).
Two Blue Jay wrestlers eliminated were (126 lbs.) Jayden Melton, and (165 lbs.) Cody Owens.
The Junction City High School Boys Head Wrestling Coach is Rick Bazan.
Wrestling begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. Updates after each round can be heard on 107.9 FM / 1420 AM KJCK Radio.