2019 Kansas City Metro Classic

Excited to be a part of the Metro Classic planning team this year. I remember watching the event when I was younger and being really pumped about being asked to compete my senior year. Unfortunately I wrestled a horrible match and gave up a reversal and near fall to lose at the very end of the match. I still lose sleep over it. Haha. Here is some information about this years event. This page will get updated with information as we get closer to the event. Hope to see you there.



Kansas City Metro Classic

27th Annual "Battle at the Border"

Senior All-Star Wrestling Dual



Tuesday, March 5th

6:30pm - 9:00pm



Kansas City Kansas Community College

7250 State Avenue

Kansas City, Kansas 66112



$10 tickets in advance from TEAM members

$12 tickets online; (link coming soon)

$15 tickets at the door



Limited number of FREE tickets for currently-serving Military and Veterans;



Gently worn or new WRESTLING shoes can be donated at this event.

Donations support local wrestlers that may have never owned a pair of wrestling shoes.



Rosters will be announced at a later time but get your tickets today to see the best wrestlers from the Metro Area battle it out and represent their state.

Pumped to announce that Dorothy Mayabb will be announcing! She brings heat and makes an event better.

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Just for future reference, if we have wrestlers that need shoes who do we contact for this ? Thank You!!

Let me circle back with you on this process, Davies.

Any predictions as to what seniors will compete for team Kansas?  

106 - Freddy Maisberger
113 - Charles Brockman
120 - Joseph Dennison
126 - Bret Minor
132 - Curtez Riley
138 - Joseph Irwin
145 - Korbin Riedel
145 - Joe Tapia
152 - Joey Hancock
160 - Gavin Cullor
170 - Devin Beers
182 - Cameron Bates
195 - Preston Williams
220 - Caleb Willis
285 - Sean Ryan

Here is a look at some figures around past history/results. The Kansas City Metro Classic has been running every year since 1992 with the exception of 1993 in which there was no event.

1992 Missouri 30 Kansas 18
1993 NO EVENT
1994 Missouri 30 Kansas 24
1995 Kansas 39 Missouri 18
1996 Missouri 43 Kansas 18
1997 Missouri 39 Kansas 15
1998 Kansas 36 Missouri 19
1999 Missouri 37 Kansas 19
2000 Missouri 29 Kansas 27
2001 Kansas 32 Missouri 13
2002 Kansas 33 Missouri 19
2003 Missouri 39 Kansas 21
2004 Missouri 50 Kansas 7
2005 Missouri 35 Kansas 16
2006 Kansas 27 Missouri 25
2007 Kansas 27 Missouri 26
2008 Missouri 32 Kansas 24
2009 Kansas 27 Missouri 23
2010 Missouri 36 Kansas 27
2011 Missouri 41 Kansas 19
2012 Kansas 26 Missouri 25
2013 Missouri 27 Kansas 25
2014 Missouri 33 Kansas 23
2015 Missouri 30 Kansas 28
2016 Missouri 40 Kansas 17
2017 Missouri 35 Kansas 16
2018 Kansas 35 Missouri 15

Series Record 17-9 Missouri

Total points Missouri - 789 Total points Kansas 616

Kansas put a beating on Missouri last year with a score of 35-15. This snapped a 5 dual winning streak by Missouri. Who do you think goes into this years event with the stronger squad?

Looks like there will only be 13 matches this year. As usual, Missouri looks stronger on paper.

I ran into NCAA Champion, Mark Ellis, at an FCA function this morning. Snagged this interview about his experience in the Metro Classic. Did you know that Mark had to wrestle off to make the Missouri team? I am fairly certain he is a Missouri homer. He is picking Missouri to win.

https://youtu.be/9aFhfSkYMFs

Tickets are now available online for $12. They will be $15 at the door. If you purchase tickets online they will be waiting for you at will call the day of the event. The purchaser will need to show a photo ID to pickup the tickets purchased.



Link to 2019 KC Metro Classic tickets

Here is a link to the event page on the GroWrestling website. I can wait for this dual after seeing the Missouri State Championships!! Good lucky to all the Kansas wrestlers and coaches this weekend.



https://www.growrestling.org/tournaments/metro-classic/

trying to purchase tickets through this link with my AD but it is not working?
any help would be appreciated
Thanks

My bad, LC. The link was taking you to the wrong place. For some reason posting a link rather than using the PayPal button is not working. In the meantime, go to the link below. In the event page scroll down to the college coaches, spectators, and media section. You will see a "Buy Now" button. It will take you to a functional checkout. Sorry for the trouble.

https://www.growrestling.org/tournaments/metro-classic/

Below are the lineups for Missouri and Kansas in the Metro Classic.  Be ready as this will be a barn burner.  Join us on Tuesday March 5th.  Here is a link for more details.

https://www.growrestling.org/tournaments/metro-classic/



Kansas Lineup  Records Before State

113 Bobby Primers Kansas City-F.L. Schlagle, 38-6, 12

120 Evan Totty Burlington, 36-6, 12

126 Joseph Dennison Blue Valley Southwest, 39-9, 12

132 Curte`z Riley SMNW, 28-3, 12

138 Michael Daniels Bonner Springs, 33-7, 12

145 Joseph Hancock St. Thomas Aquinas, 43-5, 12

152 Korbin Riedel Tonganoxie, 42-0, 12

160 Dylan McLain Lansing, 27-6, 12

170 Mitchell Bartsch Blue Valley, 36-7, 12

182 Brett Bober Burlington, 37-4, 12

195 Cameron Bates Turner, 46-0, 12

220 Caleb Willis Bonner Springs, 36-5, 12

285 Sean Ryan Bishop Miege, 32-2, 12



Coaches:  Josh Carroll Olathe North, Travis Keal Mill Valley, Brandon Jobe Bonner Springs, Kyle Patton Wellsville

Missouri

113 Payton Moses - Van Horn 

120 Braden Bradley - Belton

126 Caleb Benshoof – Grain Valley

132 Austin Kolvek - Liberty

138 Mitchell Bohlken - Smithville

145 Blake Ackerman – Smithville 

152 Andrew Gamble - Belton 

160 Robert Weber - Belton

170 Chopper Mordecai - Kearney

182 Sam East - Harrisonville

195 Brian Boyd - Smithville 

220 Justin Leath – Lone Jack  

285 David Toese – William Chrisman

 Coaches : Bobbe Lowe – Blue Springs  Dan Dunkin – Park Hill South  John Hatfield 

Team Kansas got together for their first workout last night. Travis Keal lead the workout. They are looking good for next weeks dual against Missouri. Check it out in the link below. I will head over to see Missouri tonight.

https://youtu.be/K1MDjy8o9qM

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Is there a way to pre-purchase tickets ahead of time? We normally purchase tickets in bulk to hand out to our club prior to the event.

You can purchase tickets here. Tickets will be waiting at will call at the event. The purchaser will need to be present with a photo ID to pick up the tickets. Online ticket sales will end on Sunday, March 3rd, at 11:00PM. Thank you.

https://www.growrestling.org/tickets/

Went over to the team Missouri workout on Tuesday. They are looking tough and want that title back. Here is an interview with team leader, Bob Glasgow. Hope to see you at the event.

https://youtu.be/oXw7ELIzh0I

Shoot me an email. If you are trying to hand them out prior to the event then I am guessing picking up at will call is not ideal. Maybe we can figure out a better way.

joe@growrestling.org

Team Missouri is looking tough. See for yourself. Hope to see you all at the Metro Classic. Looking like it will be a tough event. Let me know if you have any questions. joe@growrestling.org

https://youtu.be/0ghK3UJ1sPg

Online ticket sales are over. Tickets will still be available at the door. Hope to see you all Tuesday Night.

Here is the event schedule

5:00 PM - Teams arrive, pick up gear, and take team photo
5:30 PM - Doors open to public
5:30 PM - Team Warmup (first team to arrive in full)
5:45 PM - Team Warmup
6:00 PM - Coach and wrestler interviews
6:15 PM - Veterans recognition, flag presentation, National Anthem
6:25PM - Introductions
6:30PM - LET'S WRESTLE

There will be a 15 minute intermission after the 7th match.

On Paper...…

KANSAS - 25
MISSOURI - 27


Usually when it's that close on paper, the Kansas guys are generally tougher, so expect a KANSAS WIN!!!!!!!!!!

32-14 Missouri

https://www.examiner.net/sports/20190306/eagles-benshoof-earns-redemption-at-metro-classic

Any results from this?

Here is a highlight from the event. I was impressed with the wrestling as well as the fans. Thank you to everyone who came out.

https://youtu.be/H5fPPMhLzwA

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Great video!

Thank you! I really enjoyed the Kansas kids and coaching staff. Looking forward to this event in the future. I feel like it is already exciting but has room to grow. The area is full of great wrestlers and fans. The wrestling culture in Missouri and Kansas is strong. Does anyone have some feedback about what can be done to make the event better?

Check out this preview and Recap video with a segment on the KC Metro Classic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq2n9ivJnUo&t=220s