The De Soto high school wrestling team finished the 2019-2020 season at the Kansas 5A State Wrestling Tournament. Three wildcats, Brady Huggins (126), Lane Warner (132) and Owen Nehl (170) competed against wrestlers representing schools from across the state in the two-day tournament. This was the first time sophomores Huggins and Nehi have qualified for
The De Soto high school wrestling team competed in the Kansas 5A East Regional Wrestling Tournament Friday and Saturday in Overland Park. Three Wildcats qualified to represent DHS next weekend at the KSHSAA 5A State Wrestling Tournament. Sophomore Brady Huggins (126), senior Lane Warner (132), and sophomore Owen Nehl (170) each finished in the top
The De Soto high school wrestling team hosted in the 2020 United Kansas Conference Championship Meet Saturday. Three Wildcats, Shane Humphrey (113), Owen Nehl (170), and Alejandro Heredia (182), earned All-Conference honors by placing in the top three of their weight class. Heredia lead the team with a second place finish while both Humphrey and
The De Soto high school varsity wrestling team completed the regular season with a dual at Eudora. While the Wildcats lost to the Cardinals Thursday night, DHS finished with a winning dual record of 10-6 on the year. Senior Jacob Goodin (285) won his match 6-0 to highlight the night for De Soto. Freshman Shane Humphrey
The De Soto high school wrestling team won two duals Wednesday evening at Shawnee Mission Northwest high school. The Wildcats faced F.L. Schlagle to start the night, winning 42-36, before beating the host Cougars 60-20. The pair of victories improve the team’s dual record to 10-5 on the season. Freshman Brayden Duncan won the only
The De Soto high school wrestling team honored six seniors Thursday at the inaugural Senior Night of Wrestling. Luke Barger, Jacob Goodin, Alex Macedo, Alejandro Heredia Alban, Lane Warner, and Kate Tickle were joined by family members and recognized for their dedication and commitment to DHS wrestling. These Wildcats have represented the program for a
As the school calendar changes to second semester the De Soto high school wrestling team remains focused on improving every day. The Wildcats challenged themselves over Winter break, learning new techniques while improving their strength and fitness. Their first meet of the new year was postponed due to weather, but the competition between teammates in
The De Soto high school varsity wrestling team competed in the Lee’s Summit North Invitational against teams from across Kansas and Missouri. Nine Wildcats wrestled in the two-day tournament between fourteen area schools. Lane Warner (132), Jackson Mocca (160), and Luke Barger (195) combined for a 24-6 record, including 10 by pin fall. Warner placed
