11 KBRX Area Wrestlers Medal at State Tournament

West Holt's Felycia Kerkman wins Class B 125-pound state title

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The NSAA Girls State Wrestling Championships saw 35 wrestlers from the KBRX listening area compete, with 11 of them earning state medals. The highlight was West Holt's Felycia Kerkman winning the Class B 125-pound state championship with a 2-1 decision in the first tiebreaker round.

Why it matters

The state wrestling tournament is one of the most grueling finishes to a high school sports season, making the accomplishments of these 11 medalists all the more impressive. The success of these young wrestlers showcases the strength of the local wrestling programs and the dedication of the athletes.

The details

In addition to Felycia Kerkman's state title, the KBRX area had two state runners-up, one third-place finisher, three fourth-place finishers, two fifth-place finishers, and two sixth-place finishers. The medalists came from schools across the region, including O'Neill, St. Mary's, West Holt, Summerland, Elkhorn Valley, EPPJ, Neligh-Oakdale, and Crofton/Bloomfield.

  • The NSAA Girls State Wrestling Championships took place on February 17th & 18th, 2026.

The players

Felycia Kerkman

A 125-pound wrestler from West Holt High School who won the Class B state championship.

Grace Drueke

A 130-pound wrestler from O'Neill High School who finished as the Class B state runner-up.

Laney Drueke

A 125-pound wrestler from St. Mary's High School who placed fourth in Class B.

Madalyn Pistulka

A 130-pound wrestler from West Holt High School who placed fifth in Class B.

Carleigh Jackson

A 235-pound wrestler from West Holt High School who placed fifth in Class B.

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The takeaway

The success of these young wrestlers from the KBRX area demonstrates the strength of the local wrestling programs and the dedication of the athletes. Their achievements at the state tournament are a testament to the hard work and determination that goes into becoming a champion.