Senior Millie Ramsey takes her shot during Hayden's sub-state win over Baldwin.

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Shawnee Heights senior Jaret Sanchez cuts down the net with Class 5A sub-state title.

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Topeka West & Jalen Foy win Class 5A sub-state title over Valley Center.

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WU men's basketball team watches the NCAA selection show for the #1 seed in the Central Region.

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Seaman wins Class 5A sub-state title & heads to 3rd straight state tournament.

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Highland Park celebrates Class 5A sub-state championship.

[Photo Rick Peterson/TSN]

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DAJIA ANDERSON, Washburn Rural

Last season Anderson, a senior, became the first city wrestler to win a girls state title and led the Junior Blues to a win in the first-ever girls state tournament. After winning the state title at 235 pounds a year ago, Anderson, 10-0, is top-ranked in Division I at 191 pounds this season.

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MARANDA BELL, Shawnee Heights

A junior, Bell is currently second-ranked behind Anderson in Division I at 191 pounds with a 9-0 record. Bell was the runner-up in the inaugural United Kansas Conference tournament last season, helping the T-Birds win the UKC team title.

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ADDISON BROXTERMAN, Washburn Rural

Broxterman, a sophomore, is third-ranked in Division I at 120 pounds with a 7-2 record. She was a state qualifier last season at 116 pounds for the state-champion Junior Blues and posted a 31-11 record on the year. Broxterman posted a runner-up finish in the Centennial League.

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ALEXANDRIA BUCE, Shawnee Heights

A junior, Buce is currently ranked second in Division I at 101 pounds with a 7-0 record. Buce was a state qualifier last season and posted a second-place finish in the United Kansas Conference tournament as the T-Birds won the team title.

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ELLINGTON HOGLE, Silver Lake

Hogle is currently ranked No. 4 in Division II at 132 pounds. A senior, Hogle posted a 21-6 record last season and qualified for the first state tournament with a fifth-place finish in regional competition. Hogle is 12-0 this season.

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JALIAH JOHNSON, Washburn Rural

Johnson is second-ranked in Division I at 170 pounds. Johnson, a junior, posted a 23-6 record last season for the state-champion Junior Blues at 191 pounds and finished third at state. Johnson placed second in the Centennial League tournament. She is 6-2 this season.

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KELLY MERCER, Washburn Rural

Mercer, a senior, is third-ranked in Division I at 235 pounds for top-ranked Washburn Rural after taking over that spot for the Junior Blues when Anderson moved to the 191-pound class after winning last year’s state title. Mercer is off to a 7-1 start this winter.

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BRIANNA RANDLES, Topeka West

A junior, Randles is second-ranked in Division I at 132 pounds despite the fact that USD 501 schools have not yet been cleared to wrestle in the ‘20-’21 season. Randles was the state runner-up last season after earning outstanding wrestler honors in the Centennial League.

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REBEKAH SMITH, Washburn Rural

Smith, a senior, is No. 1 ranked in Division I after placing third at state a year ago at 170 pounds for the state-champion Junior Blues. Smith was also a Centennial League champion and posted a 28-3 record on the season. Smith has a 5-1 record this season.

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NATALIE TIBBETTS, Washburn Rural

A sophomore, Tibbetts is currently ranked No. 6 in the state Division I rankings at 138 pounds for the Junior Blues, who are ranked No. 1 in the state. Tibbetts is 4-0 on the season.

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