The East Team claimed the crown at the inaugural KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals on Sunday, March 17, at Fugate Gymnasium on the campus of Newman University in Wichita. In a tightly contested dual, the East prevailed by a final team dual score of 72-62, by winning five of the final six matches in the dual. The East had a 15-13 edge in individual match wins during the dual.
In addition to the competition on the mat, the wrestlers who competed in the KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals had the opportunity to interact and hear the stories of seven Shriners Children’s Patient Ambassadors who were in attendance to share the real reason behind the event. All net proceeds from the KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals will benefit Shriners Children’s Hospitals.
For additional information, full event results and archived broadcast of the event, visit www. KansasShrineDuals.com From the area, West Elk senior Evan Coble represented the East in the 133-pound weight class. Coble, a four-time state qualifier and threetime state placer, faced twotime state champion Carson Ochs of Hoxie. Coble battled in the dual but lost a 7-15 major decision. Lady Tornado Makyla Gore was unable to compete at the Shrine Duals.
About Kansas Shrine Duals All Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. events are produced and presented to benefit Shriners Children’s. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that produces annual events and related activities, with net proceeds benefiting Shriners Children’s. Shriners Children’s is a healthcare system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to the age of 18 are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.
Final Results of 2024 KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals 191B - Karla Martinez (West) over Kara Pope (East) Fall 1:49; 101 - Sheena Kaye Gocela (West) over Ellie Ayres (East) SV-1 9-6; 118 - Ezekiel Witt (East) over Chase Johnson (West) Fall 1:56; 109 - Amara Ehsa (West) over Emma Hall (East) Fall 4:44; 125 - Kaeden McCarty (West) over Mason Gibbons (East) Maj 15-2; 116 - Keera Lacock (East) over Kinzie Rogers (West) Fall 1:32; 133 - Carson Ochs (West) over Evan Coble (East) Maj 15-7; 123 - Kendra Hurla (East) over Jill High (West) Fall 2:00; 133B - Tucker Wark (West) over Cullen Wikle (East) TF 17-1; 123B - Zoey Kessler (East) over Adrian Wynn (West) Fall 2:38; 141 - Kohen Wright (East) over Gregery Martinez (West) TF 20-3; 130 - Amanda Jaeger (West) over Gracie Oppeau (East) TF 18-2; 149 - Harley Zimmerman (West) over Colin Menold (East) Fall 3:27; 136 - Leighanna Patz (East) over Alexis Burton (West) Dec 10-5; 149B Wyatt Gardner (West) over Kasen Smith (East) Dec 8-1; 136B - Laiken Clark (East) over Isabella Keesee (West) SV-1 12-9; 143 - Hailee Crosland (East) over Jaycee Tyler (West) Fall 3:44; 157 - Noah Bailey (East) over Rhett Briggs (West) Dec 10-6; 143B - Kaydawn Haag (West) over Brooklyn Lima (East) Fall 0:35; 165 - Zach Wessley (West) over Colin McAlister (East) TF 15-0; 155 - Hailey Horton (East) over Myah Mattheyer (West) Fall 3:29; 174 - Jayden Ford (West) over Griffin Bohanan (East) Dec 15-8; 155B - Haley Flores (East) over Dylann Hoffman (West) Fall 4:28; 197 - Caleb Sharp (East) over Micah Cauthers (West) Fall 4:17; 170 - Taylor Plumley (East) over Karla Martinez (West) Maj 11-3; 197B - S`ron Hill (East) over Ronan Wunsch (West) Dec 6-3; 191 - Morgan Miller (East) over Aubrey Hunt (West) Dec 8-1; 285 Sebastian Lopez (West) over Kainen White (East) Fall 4:27.
