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Missouri Girls Wrestling Doesn’t Follow the Wave; It’s Creating It
2026 Missouri USA Freestyle/Greco State Tournament Recap *results at the bottom Springfield, Missouri | May 2–3, 2026Wilson Logistics Arena There are tournaments… and then there are moments that feel like a shift. This weekend in Springfield wasn’t just another stop on the calendar. It was a statement about where women’s wrestling in Missouri is, and where it’s going. And if you were inside Wilson Logistics Arena, you felt it immediately. The energy was different. The d

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From DNP to Dominance: Natalie Edmisson’s Championship Climb
Nixa, Missouri; There are seasons that feel big, and then there are seasons that change everything. What Natalie Edmisson did in her senior year wasn’t just a jump, it was a statement. A year removed from a DNP at the state tournament, Edmisson didn’t just come back better. She came back different. By February, she stood alone at the top of the podium, 2026 Missouri Class 2 State Champion at 155 pounds, finishing a season that felt inevitable only because of the work nob

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Alex Waitsman and the Rise of William Jewell Women's Wrestling
There’s something real building at William Jewell, and Alex Waitsman is right in the center of it. Originally from Woodland Hills, California, Waitsman took a chance on Missouri , and in a short time, made it home. Now finishing her junior year, she’s become more than just a name in the lineup. She’s been a steady piece in what Coach Dez Ramos is putting together, and you can feel her impact in that room. On the mat, she’s tough in a way that doesn’t need much explanation. Sh

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Alex Waitsman and the Rise of William Jewell Women's Wrestling
There’s something real building at William Jewell, and Alex Waitsman is right in the center of it. Originally from Woodland Hills, California, Waitsman took a chance on Missouri , and in a short time, made it home. Now finishing her junior year, she’s become more than just a name in the lineup. She’s been a steady piece in what Coach Dez Ramos is putting together, and you can feel her impact in that room. On the mat, she’s tough in a way that doesn’t need much explanation. Sh

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