By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
BROOKLYN BINKLEY, Shawnee Heights
A junior, Binkley was a second-team All-Shawnee County pick last season after placing sixth in the Class 5A state tournament and helping Shawnee Heights earn the third-place team trophy in 5A. Binkley is currently ranked No. 4 in 5A at 170 pounds by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association in its preseason rankings.
Emme Blanco, Washburn Rural
EMME BLANCO, Washburn Rural
Blanco, a senior, earned first-team All-Shawnee County honors last season after posting a 35-10 record and finishing fourth in the Class 6A state tournament at 140 pounds. Blanco is ranked No. 6 in the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association All-Class preseason rankings at 145 and is ranked third in 6A.
MADI BLANCO, Washburn Rural
A senior, Blanco earned first-team All-Shawnee County recognition for the second straight season after posting a 30-8 record and finishing fourth in the Class 6A state tournament at 135 pounds. Blanco is ranked eighth in the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association All-Class preseason rankings at 140 pounds and is ranked No. 3 in 6A.
CONNIE BURNS, Highland Park
Burns, a senior, posted a 22-7 record and was a second-team All-Shawnee County selection last season at 115 pounds after finishing sixth in the Class 5A state tournament in her first season at Highland Park. Burns in ranked No. 5 in the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association 5A preseason rankings at 115.
Makayla Cadet, Highland Park
MAKAYLA CADET, Highland Park
Cadet, a senior, captured the Class 5A state championship at 190 pounds last season, capping a 23-4 season for the Scots with the school's first girls state championship. Cadet was named the Shawnee County wrestler of the year for the 2024-2025 season and is ranked No. 2 in the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association All-Class preseason rankings and is also ranked second in 5A.
Cianna Graves, Shawnee Heights
CIANNA GRAVES, Shawnee Heights
A senior 155-pounder, Graves is a three-time Class 5A state placer, including a third-place finish last season as Shawnee Heights earned the third-place team trophy in 5A. Graves, who went 39-3 on the season, was an All-Shawnee County first-season repeater. Graves is currently ranked No. 7 in the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association All-Class rankings and is No. 3 in 5A.
AVA GUTIERREZ, Shawnee Heights
Gutierrez, a sophomore 100-pounder, earned All-Shawnee County first-team recognition last season after qualifying for the Class 5A state tournament for Shawnee Heights, which posted a third-place team finish in 5A. Gutierrez posted a 19-13 record as a freshman.
AUDREY HINKLY, Shawnee Heights
Hinkly, a junior 120-pounder, was a second-team All-Shawnee County selection last season after placing fourth in the Class 5A state tournament and helping Shawnee Heights earn the third-place team trophy in 5A. Hinkly is currently ranked No. 3 in 5A by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association.
OLIVE JONES, Shawnee Heights
A sophomore, Jones was named the Shawnee County newcomer of the year last season after qualifying for the Class 5A state tournament at 135 pounds. Jones, who was named to the all-county second team, is expected to wrestle at 140 pounds for the T-Birds this winter and is ranked fifth at that weight by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association.
JANIAH MATTHIE-JOHNSON, Washburn Rural
Matthie-Johnson was a Class 6A state qualifier last season as a freshman at 190 pounds, earning All-Shawnee County second-tean recognition, but is expected to wrestle at 155 pounds this season. Matthie-Johnson is currently ranked sixth at 155 in 6A by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association.
LACEY MIDDLETON, Washburn Rural
Middleton, a senior, was named to the All-Shawnee County first team last season after posting a 37-9 record and placing fourth in Class 6A at 120 pounds. Middleton is ranked No. 5 in 6A at 120 pounds by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association in its preseason rankings.
NORA MITCHELL, Rossville
A sophomore 100-pounder, Mitchell earned second-team All-Shawnee County recognition last season after qualifying for the Class 3A-1A state tournament with a fourth-place regional finish. Mitchell is ranked No. 6 in the 3A-1A preseason rankings at 100 pounds by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association.
ELIA SMITH, Washburn Rural
Smith, a senior, was a first-team All-Shawnee County pick at 170 pounds last season after posting a 36-8 record, capped by a third-place finish in the Class 6A state tournament. A two-time all-county first-team honoree, Smith is currently ranked second in 6A in the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association preseason rankings.
Olivia Stevens, Shawnee Heights
OLIVIA STEVENS, Shawnee Heights
A senior 145-pounder, Stevens posted a 35-10 record over the 2024-2025 season, earning All-Shawnee County first-team recognition for the T-Birds. Stevens placed fourth in the Class 5A state tournament last season and is ranked No. 3 by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association at 145 in 5A and seventh in the all-class rankings.
MONICA STEWART, Topeka West
Stewart, a junior 235-pounder, was a Class 5A state qualifier last season with a sixth-place regional finish, earning All-Shawnee County honorable mention. Stewart, who placed fourth in the United Kansas Conference last season, is ranked No. 4 at 235 in the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association preseason 5A rankings.
ALIYAH TANGPRICHA, Washburn Rural
Tangpricha has yet to take the mat for Washburn Rural, but is regarded as one of the most promising freshman in the state. Tangpricha is ranked No. 6 in the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association All-Class preseason rankings at 105 pounds and is second-ranked in Class 6A.
AVERY VILLINES, Seaman
Villines, a sophomore, qualified for the Class 5A state meet last season at 115-pounds with a sixth-place regional finish and came within one win of earning a state medal. Villines received All-Shawnee County honorable mention last season and posted a runnerup finish in the United Kansas Conference.
MADELYN WONNELL, Rossville
A junior 145-pounder, Wonnell posted a 34-11 record and finished fifth in the Class 3A-1A state state tournament last season, earning All-Shawnee County first-team recognition. Wonnell is ranked ranked No. 9 in the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association's All-Class rankings and is second-ranked in 3A-1A.
Editor's note: The Shawnee County girls wrestlers to watch are primarily based on performances in the 2024-2025 season. TopSports.news is still in the process of receiving preseason information from local coaches and will update this list as needed.
