Alexus Johns conquered the field on Jan. 30 at the Lady Dragon Wrestling Classic.

In the sixth tournament in Desoto, the Mexico senior won the 235-pound bracket after winning both of her matches. Five other Lady Bulldogs medaled.

Abby Bowen was second at 140 after winning two of her three matches, and Lilly Cuno at 100, Ruby Lopez at 120 and Cassius Williams at 170 each were fourth. Williams won four of her six matches.

Centralia boys runner-up at Highway 13 Throwdown

The Centralia boys were among the best among 12 schools on Jan. 31.

At the Highway 13 Throwdown in Higginsville, the Panthers finished second with 135.5 points behind Richmond’s 166.5 points. Three won their weight class, including Waylon Adkisson at 113, Rex Bryson at 175 and Marshall Kable at 285. 

Adkisson won all three of his matches, Bryson won all three of his matches via pinfall and Kable won all three of his matches. 

Gradon Hedberg was second at 120 after winning two of three, Kameron Unger was second at 138 after winning two of three, and Jaden Decker was third at 215 after winning three of four.

Centralia girls have three medal in Liberty

Three Centralia girls made the podium on Jan. 30 at the George Hoover Invitational in Liberty.

Avery Adams and Avery Griggs were each second in their weight class, and Harper Mahan was fourth. 

Adams won two of her three matches at 100, Griggs won three of her four matches at 110 and Mahan won three of her four matches at 135. 

North Callaway duo medal at Lindbergh

Two North Callaway girls were on the podium on Jan. 31.

Ella Baker was second at 135 pounds after winning three of four matches, and Elka Endres was fourth at 140 after three of five matches at the Lindbergh Flyers Invitational.