Moorcroft Mat Masters Shine at Junior State Tournament

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Fourteen high school wrestlers from Moorcroft, Wyoming attended the WAWA Junior State tournament in Sheridan, where they competed in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. Several Moorcroft wrestlers placed highly, with Riley DeHaven taking 1st place in freestyle and Molly Rozell winning the Greco-Roman division. Moorcroft wrestlers also participated in the Sheridan Shootout and Douglas Bear Cat Brawl tournaments over the same weekend, with more top finishes.

Why it matters

The strong performance by the Moorcroft Mat Masters highlights the town's commitment to youth wrestling and the success of its high school program. Wrestling is a point of pride for the community, and these results demonstrate Moorcroft's ability to develop talented student-athletes who can compete at the highest levels.

The details

At the WAWA Junior State tournament, Moorcroft wrestlers earned several medals, including 1st place finishes for Riley DeHaven in freestyle and Molly Rozell in Greco-Roman. Other top finishers included Tessa Farnsworth, Wudzie Zaato, Avery Richins, Rayanne DeCent, Kaylee Buckner, and Adrian Lara. The following weekend, Moorcroft wrestlers also found success at the Sheridan Shootout and Douglas Bear Cat Brawl tournaments, with Huntley Bache, Harper Critel, Memphis Critel, and Kastle Kimsey all taking 1st place finishes in various styles.

• The WAWA Junior State tournament was held on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
• The Sheridan Shootout and Douglas Bear Cat Brawl tournaments took place on March 7-8, 2026.

What’s next

The top finishers from the WAWA Junior State tournament will advance to compete at the 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16U Nationals, Women's National Duals and Men's 16U and Junior Duals events.