Marshall Qualifies Two Wrestlers for Class 1 Girls State Tournament

Sian Palmer and Braylee Farr will represent the Owls at the upcoming MSHSAA event.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Two wrestlers from Marshall High School, Sian Palmer and Braylee Farr, have qualified for the MSHSAA Girls Class One State Tournament after strong performances at the district level over the weekend. Palmer captured the district title at 115 pounds, while Farr placed third at 120 pounds to earn a spot at the state competition.

Why it matters

This is a significant achievement for the Marshall High School girls wrestling program, as Palmer is only the second girl in school history to become a district champion. The team's success at the district tournament highlights the growth and competitiveness of girls wrestling in the region.

The details

At the Class One, District Tournament in Mexico, Marshall placed tenth as a team. Palmer won the 115-pound title with a 5-3 decision over Brookfield's Dylan Parn, while Farr finished third at 120 pounds to qualify for the state tournament. Head Coach Summer Young praised the entire team's performance at the district event.

  • The Class One Girls State Tournament will be held February 25-26 at Mizzou Arena.

The players

Sian Palmer

A wrestler for Marshall High School who captured the district title at 115 pounds, becoming only the second girl in school history to achieve this feat.

Braylee Farr

A wrestler for Marshall High School who placed third at 120 pounds in the district tournament, earning a spot at the upcoming state competition.

Summer Young

The head girls wrestling coach at Marshall High School, who praised her team's performance at the district tournament and is now focused on helping Palmer and Farr prepare mentally for the state tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Her entire team performed well at the event.”

— Summer Young, Head Girls Wrestling Coach (kmmo.com)

“I'm going to focus on helping the two strengthen their mental game during this week of practice.”

— Summer Young, Head Girls Wrestling Coach (kmmo.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights the growing competitiveness and recognition of girls wrestling in the region, as Marshall High School continues to develop a strong program and produce individual champions like Sian Palmer.