The East Atchison high school wrestling team members were honored for their achievements this season at an awards assembly March 14. Pictured are, from left to right: front row – Assistant Coach Jerry Collingham, Kegen Wheeler, Brooklyn Wennihan, Dylan Drummond, and Head Coach Matt Darrah; and back row – Bo Peregrine, Alyson Wooten, Linkin Murry, Shelby McNaughton, Sammie Litherbury, and Tanner Rollins. Gavyn Irvine is not pictured.
The East Atchison junior high wrestlers honored at the awards banquet Tuesday, March 14, 2023, included, from left to right: front row – Luke Gebhards, Bella Bywater, Danni Irvine, Damon Drummond, and Conner Horstmeier; and back row – Teahen Hannah, Bailey Wennihan, Alex Martin, Brody Wennihan, and Jax Peregrine. Treyton Brown is not pictured.
The members of the junior high and high school East Atchison wrestling teams were honored for their achievements this season at an awards ceremony held Tuesday evening, March 14, 2023, in the Tarkio High School Gym.
Three high school wrestlers were presented with Missouri Wrestling Coaches Association Academic All-State honors. They are Brooklyn Wennihan, Dylan Drummond, and Bo Peregrine.
Individual awards were also presented to the wrestlers for their efforts made to better themselves and the team. Senior Tanner Rollins was presented the Wolf Award. Linkin Murry was named the Outstanding Male Wrestler. Brooklyn Wennihan was named the Outstanding Female Wrestler. Kegen Wheeler was named Rookie of the Year. Dylan Drummond was named the Most Improved Female Wrestler. Bo Peregrine was named the Most Improved Male Wrestler. “Wounded Warrior” recognition went to Aly Wooten, Sammie Litherbury, and Shelby McNaughton, who all had to deal with season altering injuries this year. Tanner Rollins earned the Captain’s Award. Letter recipients included: Brooklyn Wennihan, Aly Wooten, Dylan Drummond, Tanner Rollins, Linkin Murry, Shelby McNaughton, Sammie Litherbury, Kegen Wheeler, Bo Peregrine, and Gavyn Irvine.
Junior high certificates of participation were presented to Bailey Wennihan, Bella Bywater, Danni Irvine, Alex Martin, Brody Wennihan, Teahen Hannah, Jax Peregrine, Treyton Brown, Connor Horstmeier, Luke Gebhards, and Damon Drummond.
The East Atchison wrestlers had fantastic seasons. Every single wrestler worked hard and got better as the season progressed. For the junior high team, for most it was a learning year and for others they triumphed time and time again. For the high school team members, it was a season to remember. Most of the grapplers medaled or found success at many of their tournaments. Kegen Wheeler and Brooklyn Wennihan both qualified for and competed in the MSHSAA Class 1 State Wrestling Tournament. This was not only the first appearance at state for both of these wrestlers, but also the first time an East Atchison wrestler has qualified for state and the first time a female wrestler from either Tarkio or Fairfax has qualified. It’s a great time to be a Wolf! The teams were coached by Matt Darrah, Jerry Collingham, and Grant Turnbull.
