Ellinwood, area wrestlers compete at 3-1A Gypsum tournament

Ellinwood's Gabe Martinez and St. John's Jayce Feril among the standout performers

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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High school wrestlers from Ellinwood, St. John, Stafford, and other area schools competed in the 3-1A Gypsum tournament on February 21st. Ellinwood's Gabe Martinez, a past state qualifier, and St. John's Jayce Feril, a state qualifier, were among the notable competitors at the event.

Why it matters

The 3-1A Gypsum tournament is an important early-season competition that showcases the talent of wrestlers from smaller Kansas high schools. Strong performances at this tournament can help build momentum for the state championships later in the season.

The details

The 3-1A Gypsum tournament featured wrestlers from Ellinwood, St. John, Stafford, Bennington, Canton-Galva, Lost Springs Centre, Council Grove, Chase County, and Ell Saline high schools. Ellinwood's Gabe Martinez, a past state qualifier, competed in the 165-pound weight class, while St. John's Jayce Feril, a state qualifier, wrestled in the 113-pound division.

  • The 3-1A Gypsum tournament took place on February 21, 2026.

The players

Gabe Martinez

A past state qualifier wrestler from Ellinwood High School.

Jayce Feril

A state qualifier wrestler from St. John High School.

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The takeaway

The 3-1A Gypsum tournament provides an early-season opportunity for wrestlers from smaller Kansas high schools to compete and showcase their skills. Strong performances at this event can help set the tone for the rest of the season and build momentum towards the state championships.