As you are well aware, sometimes the most experienced wrestlers don't always compete at major events like nationals. Scheduling conflicts and financial issues prevent everyone from making the trips. This is true for both the guys and girls. Coach Ed has assembled the largest women's team ever to represent Kansas at Nationals and I know the girls have been working hard to prepare. It's unfortunate that a few others can't make the trip but we're appreciative of the girls who've worked so hard and raised the funds necessary to compete in Fargo.

Regina Ward (110#), Emma Mercer (119#), and Tina Karol (128#) are young wrestlers with experience at national events. The others are chomping at the bit to prove themselves. Chandra Engel (128#) is healthy again and ready to go. Cherasa Leak (148#) is a strong wrestler who also does a little boxing. She had a great camp at Missouri Valley College and she is ready to battle. Yaslyn Howey (160#) is our rookie - but she displays good wrestling instincts, and Libby Bowser is a tough wrestler who can dish out punishment as well as she takes it.

Team Kansas will be young and they have 4 open weight classes but we're proud of them and we're excited about the young wrestlers waiting in the wings. Ed and jenni Edison are doing a great job developing and promoting women's wrestling in Kansas.

Good Luck Ladies!