Folkstyle Wrestling is a combative sport where one wrestler tries to physically control the opponent against their will without injuring them, according tohttps://www.indeewrestling.com/folkstyle-wrestling-rules/
When two wrestlers wrestle each other, both wrestlers must weigh within one weight class of each other. You win a match by pinning your opponent, by scoring more match points than your opponent, or by disqualification if your opponent breaks certain rules. according to the website.
“You have to qualify from your district and place top four to make it to the state tournament,” Miles said. “Luci has won District 1 five times in a row. She has been in the state finals for the past five years. She has been runner-up for the past 4 years. This year she finally broke through and won the under 90 lb. girls division.”
The 2025 Kansas Kids Folkstyle Wrestling State Championship Tournament was March 14-16 in Topeka.
The tournament features wrestlers in four age divisions, boys and girls: 8 and under (8U), 10 and under (10U), 12 and under (12U), and 14 and under (14U). This tournament aims to provide a platform for showcasing boys and girls in age groups wrestling talents. As young wrestlers from around the country gather, they will compete with the top competition around the country with hopes to becoming National Champions, according to the website.
Congratulations Luci!! Your family is a wonderful example to the sport; except it almost seems like a religion–that’s good!