For fans in the eastern part of the state that want to take advantage of catching some Kansas collegiate wrestling:

Baldwin High School will host the Neosho CC vs. Labette CC dual on Tuesday, Feb. 4, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 adults and $2 students. Baldwin is located about 10 minutes south of Lawrence.

Both teams are and/or have been nationally ranked this year (Neosho between 3rd and 9th and Labette as high as 7th). Both rosters have a good number of Kansas kids on them as well.

Contact me at (kharris@usd348.com) with any questions.

Kit Harris
Baldwin HS

This will be a great dual to go watch. There is a lot of talent on both teams. They are big rivals as well, so you will see a show. Neosho has beaten labette twice this year.

Line up for both teams

Neosho County Community College

125-  Hector Mendez-  East Chicago, IN.

133-  Chad Willard- Collinsville, OK.

141-  Kevin Artis-  Baltimore, MD.

149-  Aurel Ciufulescu-  Calarisi, Romania

157-  Blane Sanderford-  Valley Center, KS.

165-  Joe Blackwolf, El Reno, OK.

174-  Steve Hurla, Paxico, KS.

184-  Jesse Sydebotham-  Columbus, OH.

197-  Golden Smith-  El Reno, OK.

285-  Chris Johnson-  Leavenworth, KS.

Labette Community College

125    Greg Smith                Concordia, KS

133    Emery McReynolds    Columbus, KS

141    Mikel Delk                 Skiatook, OK

149    Colby Crawford           Pawhuska, OK

157    Brad Lies                   Andale, KS

165    Ryan Phillips              Holton, KS

174    Aaron Meister             Holton, KS

184    Brett Bolinger             Carl Junction, MO

197    James Williams          Savannah, GA

HWT  J.J. Shields                McPherson, KS

Did Hurla wrestle for Wabaunsee High? What year is he?

Yes he did. He is a sophomore.

At this time Aaron Meister is 22-2 and ranked 4.

I hope there is a good turn out for this dual. We have a good backing in this state for the sport of wrestling at the high school level, and need to support the few college programs that are still in existance. It has been fun following Colby Community College this season. I wish that I could have watched Hays wrestle at some point too. Best of luck to the Kansas college kids as they prepare for national qualifying.

The first time the Neosho and Labette wrestled the score was 22-20. Look for another good dual.