Brookfield, Odessa Place Second at Girls Wrestling District Meets

Area grapplers continue march toward state podium at Mizzou Arena

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Two area girls wrestling programs, Brookfield and Odessa, finished as district runners-up over the weekend, as area grapplers continued their march toward the state podium at Mizzou Arena later this month. Several individual wrestlers from the region also qualified for the state tournament.

Why it matters

Girls wrestling continues to grow in popularity and importance in Missouri, with the state tournament providing a high-profile showcase for the sport. The district meets serve as a crucial stepping stone for wrestlers aiming to reach the state podium and cement their legacies.

The details

At the Class One, District Two tournament hosted at Mexico, Brookfield finished second as a team, led by defending state champion Jayden Keller at 110 pounds. Three other Brookfield wrestlers also finished second in their weight classes. At District Three in Buffalo, Odessa finished a half-point ahead of Adrian for second place, with defending state champions Emily Bischoff (130 pounds) and Bella Palmer (145 pounds) both winning their weight classes.

  • The Class One girls state tournament is set for Feb. 25-26, with Class Two girls competing Feb. 27-28.
  • District tournaments for boys teams will take place this weekend.

The players

Jayden Keller

A Brookfield wrestler who is the defending state champion at 110 pounds.

Emily Bischoff

An Odessa wrestler who is the defending state champion at 130 pounds.

Bella Palmer

An Odessa wrestler who won the 145-pound district title.

Lillian McCleary

A Lone Jack wrestler who is the defending state champion.

Kimber Drenon

A Windsor wrestler who repeated as district champion at 100 pounds.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The district wrestling meets showcase the continued growth and competitiveness of girls wrestling in Missouri, with several area programs and individual wrestlers making their mark and positioning themselves for potential state titles later this month.