Liberal’s wrestling team competed on the first day of state at Overland Park Friday. Four LHS boys and eight LHS girls participated. These wrestlers will advance to day two in pursuit of a spot in the third place match: Julian Orrantia, Oscar Pablo, Zayden Norez, Keirsie Carlile, Genesis Orrantia, Isabela Gutierrez, Evelyn Sandoval, and Aileen Figueroa. Hayleen Martinez will compete for the championship on Saturday. Julian Orrantia secured his 100th career win in the first round.
KSHSAA 6A State Championships Results for Liberal
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Julian Orrantia (33-9) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Julian Orrantia (Liberal) 33-9 won by major decision over Cohen McGill (Olathe East) 37-16 (MD 9-0)
- Quarterfinal – Antonio Guebara (Maize) 25-3 won by fall over Julian Orrantia (Liberal) 33-9 (Fall 4:50)
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AC Gomez (13-28) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Leo Blanding (Olathe Northwest) 36-14 won by major decision over AC Gomez (Liberal) 13-28 (MD 14-2)
- Cons. Round 1 – Coghlan Odom (Free State) 27-22 won by fall over AC Gomez (Liberal) 13-28 (Fall 3:51)
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Oscar Pablo (12-17) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Oscar Pablo (Liberal) 12-17 won by medical forfeit over Logan Meinheit (Blue Valley West) 18-6 (M. For.)
- Quarterfinal – John Gagen (Shawnee Mission East) 30-14 won by tech fall over Oscar Pablo (Liberal) 12-17 (TF-1.5 4:22 (17-1))
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Zayden Norez (18-19) place is unknown and scored 1.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Adam Hageman (Shawnee Mission Northwest) 49-0 won by fall over Zayden Norez (Liberal) 18-19 (Fall 3:33)
- Cons. Round 1 – Zayden Norez (Liberal) 18-19 won by decision over Landon Snyder (Topeka) 27-17 (Dec 4-1)
KSHSAA Girls 6A State Championship Results for Liberal
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Keirsie Carlile (30-7) place is unknown and scored 3.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Keirsie Carlile (Liberal) 30-7 won by tech fall over Liliana Martinez-Frias (Shawnee Mission Northwest) 11-15 (TF-1.5 3:43 (17-0))
- Quarterfinal – Nicole Abrego (Garden City) 31-16 won in tie breaker – 1 over Keirsie Carlile (Liberal) 30-7 (TB-1 3-1)
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Genesis Orrantia (27-11) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Genesis Orrantia (Liberal) 27-11 won by fall over Brylie Bussing (Shawnee Mission South) 28-19 (Fall 1:01)
- Quarterfinal – Elizabeth Ramirez (Dodge City) 37-2 won by fall over Genesis Orrantia (Liberal) 27-11 (Fall 2:25)
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Isabella Gutierrez (34-6) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Isabella Gutierrez (Liberal) 34-6 won by fall over Layla Bates (Gardner Edgerton) 16-27 (Fall 1:11)
- Quarterfinal – Emjay Marez (Garden City) 33-5 won by decision over Isabella Gutierrez (Liberal) 34-6 (Dec 10-9)
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Georgina Dominguez (9-24) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Megan Vasquez (Olathe Northwest) 38-6 won by tech fall over Georgina Dominguez (Liberal) 9-24 (TF-1.5 3:42 (18-0))
- Cons. Round 1 – Delaney Earl (Free State) 31-17 won by fall over Georgina Dominguez (Liberal) 9-24 (Fall 1:45)
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Nicole Catalan (16-23) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Hailey Arthur (Olathe Northwest) 31-7 won by fall over Nicole Catalan (Liberal) 16-23 (Fall 1:29)
- Cons. Round 1 – Jadyn Clouse (Gardner Edgerton) 32-18 won by fall over Nicole Catalan (Liberal) 16-23 (Fall 2:53)
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Evelyn Sandoval (21-18) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Evelyn Sandoval (Liberal) 21-18 won by fall over Mackenzie Farkes (Shawnee Mission Northwest) 24-21 (Fall 1:09)
- Quarterfinal – Veronica Madrid (Derby) 34-1 won by fall over Evelyn Sandoval (Liberal) 21-18 (Fall 1:48)
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Hayleen Martinez (34-0) placed 2nd and scored 24.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Hayleen Martinez (Liberal) 34-0 won by fall over Marley Shaw (Shawnee Mission South) 12-24 (Fall 0:32)
- Quarterfinal – Hayleen Martinez (Liberal) 34-0 won by fall over Nathalia Hernandez (Wichita North) 16-12 (Fall 0:23)
- Semifinal – Hayleen Martinez (Liberal) 34-0 won by fall over Korynn Roberts (Olathe West) 31-11 (Fall 1:12)
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Aileen Figueroa (26-8) placed 6th and scored 11.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Aileen Figueroa (Liberal) 26-8 won by fall over Juliya Gallemore (Gardner Edgerton) 3-4 (Fall 3:25)
- Quarterfinal – Aileen Figueroa (Liberal) 26-8 won by fall over Justice McBurney (Washburn Rural) 13-5 (Fall 5:03)
- Semifinal – Molly Marty (Olathe North) 25-9 won by decision over Aileen Figueroa (Liberal) 26-8 (Dec 5-0)
