Fort Scott High girls wrestling team finishes 12th at regionals

Five Tigers wrestlers qualify for state tournament

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Fort Scott High School girls wrestling team placed 12th out of 30 teams at the Class 4A regional tournament in Tonganoxie, Kansas, and qualified five wrestlers to compete at the state meet on February 27-28.

Why it matters

Girls wrestling is a growing sport in Kansas, and the Fort Scott High team's strong regional performance demonstrates the program's competitiveness and the school's commitment to providing athletic opportunities for female student-athletes.

The details

At the regional tournament, Fort Scott had several strong individual performances, with Kenna Miles finishing third, Natalie Haley and Aubrey Martin placing eighth, Taylie Schaub taking fifth, and Ali Simhiser earning fourth place. These five wrestlers will now advance to the state championships in two weeks.

  • The regional tournament was held on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • The state wrestling championships are scheduled for February 27-28, 2026.

The players

Lilly Ford

A wrestler on the Fort Scott High girls team.

Kenna Miles

A Fort Scott High wrestler who placed third at the regional tournament.

Korbyn Allison

A wrestler on the Fort Scott High girls team.

Natalie Haley

A Fort Scott High wrestler who placed eighth at the regional tournament.

Addie Vaughn

A wrestler on the Fort Scott High girls team.

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What’s next

The five Fort Scott High wrestlers who qualified for the state tournament will compete for individual state titles on February 27-28, 2026.

The takeaway

The Fort Scott High girls wrestling team's strong regional performance, with five wrestlers advancing to the state championships, demonstrates the growth and competitiveness of girls wrestling in Kansas.