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TOURNAMENT CHAMPION -- Alexys Miller earned her first tournament championship at 100 lbs, while competing in Fredonia last weekend.

Chase County’s Alexys Miller earns tournament championship

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 12:55pm

The Chase County Bulldog wrestlers traveled to Fredonia for a varsity tournament Saturday. A long day in the gym netted the Lady Bulldogs 3 medals. Alexys Miller earned her first tournament championship at 100 lbs. Miller has been on a tear, placing at every meet following Christmas break. Lexi Taylor placed 2nd at 170 lbs. Lexi continues to wrestle well earning her 23rd win of the season. Vonda Danford finished 3rd in a tough 190lb field. Vonda has only suffered 2 losses to 321A wrestlers all season.

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Wed, 01/29/2025 - 2:20pm

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Bulldog Wrestler of the Week: Chase County Bulldog Wrestler Vonda Danford, placed second in the meet in Council Grove last weekend, where she went 3-1.

Bulldog Wrestler of the Week

Wed, 01/29/2025 - 2:20pm

Chase County High School Wrestling Coach Derick Budke said, “It was a busy weekend for the Bulldogs in Council Grove. The men wrestled Friday night and the women wrestled Saturday. The men were short-handed but placed 2 of the 3 wrestlers in the tournament. The women again went 4/4 on Saturday. Next Saturday there is varsity men’s and women’s competition in Fredonia. The JV will travel to Marion that day.”

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