Plains Hosts Successful Little Guy Wrestling Meet

Hundreds of young wrestlers from five teams compete in annual event honoring late coach

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Plains School hosted the 2nd Annual KLM Little Guy Wrestling Mixer over the weekend, drawing hundreds of young wrestlers from five teams across western Montana. The event, named in honor of the late coach Kenny L. Marjerrison, featured matches in middle, junior, novice, and beginner classes, with high school wrestlers serving as referees and community members volunteering. Several young wrestlers had standout performances, including undefeated runs by Paisley French, Dillyn Dolby, and Maverick Mull of the host Plains team.

Why it matters

The Little Guy Wrestling Mixer provides an important introduction to the sport for young wrestlers, many of whom are just starting out. It allows them to gain valuable match experience and gives coaches an early look at their talent pool for the upcoming high school seasons. The event also honors the legacy of longtime local wrestling coach Kenny L. Marjerrison, who passed away in a tragic accident in 2017.

The details

The two-day event featured over 200 matches across the different age and skill levels, with wrestlers from Superior, St. Ignatius, Thompson Falls, Hot Springs, and the host Plains team competing. The beginner classes, ranging from 45 to 156 pounds, had the largest turnout on Saturday. Several young wrestlers stood out, including Plains' Paisley French and Dillyn Dolby going undefeated on Friday, and Maverick Mull winning two pins and a technical fall on Saturday. Coaches were pleased with the performance of their young wrestlers, many of whom were competing in their first official matches.

  • The 2nd Annual KLM Little Guy Wrestling Mixer took place on Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6, 2026.
  • The Libby Kootenai Klassic Little Guy Invitational Wrestling Tournament and the Mission Little Guy Tournament are scheduled for the following weekend.

The players

Plains School

The host venue for the 2nd Annual KLM Little Guy Wrestling Mixer, where hundreds of young wrestlers from five teams competed.

Kenny L. Marjerrison

The late wrestling coach who the event is named after, having coached both high school and Little Guy Wrestling for several years before his tragic passing in 2017.

Paisley French

A wrestler from the host Plains team who went undefeated with three victories on Friday.

Dillyn Dolby

A Plains wrestler who also went undefeated with two wins on Friday.

Maverick Mull

A Plains wrestler who won two pins and a technical fall to go undefeated on Saturday.

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What they’re saying

“It was a good turnout.”

— Scott Brown, Event Announcer (scledger.net)

“Some of our beginners did get their first win. This tournament that we put on really serves as an intro to the season.”

— Michael Chenoweth, Assistant Coach, Plains (scledger.net)

“They won the majority of their matches.”

— Jesse Jermyn, Head Coach, Plains (scledger.net)

“They all have a good mindset and are positive no matter what the turnout was.”

— Garrett Jones, Head Coach, Thompson Falls (scledger.net)

“His excitement for the sport is contagious for everyone. This is shaping up to become a breakthrough for Hans.”

— Andrew Leichtnam, Head Coach, Hot Springs (scledger.net)

What’s next

The Libby Kootenai Klassic Little Guy Invitational Wrestling Tournament and the Mission Little Guy Tournament are scheduled for the following weekend, providing additional opportunities for the young wrestlers to compete.

The takeaway

The Plains Little Guy Wrestling Mixer demonstrates the strong community support and enthusiasm for youth wrestling in western Montana, as evidenced by the large turnout, volunteer efforts, and standout performances by young grapplers. These early-season events play a crucial role in developing the next generation of high school wrestling talent.