9 Area Wrestlers Capture State Titles

Northwest Missouri high school athletes shine at MSHSAA championships

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Nine high school wrestlers from northwest Missouri won state championships at the MSHSAA Class 1 Boys, Class 1 Girls, and Class 2 Boys state tournaments held in Columbia, Missouri. The champions include Miah Parker of Gallatin in the 235-pound Class 1 Girls division, as well as eight Class 1 Boys winners from the region.

Why it matters

The strong performance by wrestlers from the northwest Missouri area highlights the strength of the region's high school wrestling programs and the dedication of these student-athletes. State championships are a major accomplishment and showcase the hard work and talent of these young competitors.

The details

In the Class 1 Girls tournament, Gallatin junior Miah Parker won the 235-pound title with a 4-3 decision over Rockwood Summit's Kamauri Fowler. In the Class 1 Boys tournament, eight wrestlers from the region claimed state championships: Nicholas Larsen of Gallatin (106 lbs), Jacob White of Trenton (120 lbs), Garrett Beane of Lathrop (126 lbs), Eli Sperry of Gallatin (144 lbs), Conner Menke of Lawson (150 lbs), Carter Harms of Maysville (190 lbs), Crae Coffey of South Harrison (215 lbs), and Ryder Herron of Rock Port (285 lbs).

  • The MSHSAA Class 1 Girls and Class 1 and 2 Boys state wrestling tournaments were held on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Miah Parker

A junior at Gallatin High School who won the 235-pound Class 1 Girls state championship.

Nicholas Larsen

A wrestler from Gallatin High School who won the 106-pound Class 1 Boys state title.

Jacob White

A wrestler from Trenton High School who won the 120-pound Class 1 Boys state championship.

Garrett Beane

A wrestler from Lathrop High School who won the 126-pound Class 1 Boys state title.

Eli Sperry

A wrestler from Gallatin High School who won the 144-pound Class 1 Boys state championship.

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The takeaway

The impressive performance by wrestlers from northwest Missouri at the MSHSAA state championships demonstrates the strength of the region's high school wrestling programs and the dedication of these student-athletes. These state titles are a testament to the hard work and talent of these young competitors.