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Topeka-area boys and girls earn All-City wrestling honors. Here's who they are.

seth kinker, topeka capital-journal
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Members of the 2023 All-City Boys Wrestling Team are, front row from left, Tony Pena, Seaman coach; Andrew Bonebrake, Shawnee Heights; Allen Baughman, Shawnee Heights; Allen Baughman, Shawnee Heights; Easton Broxterman, Washburn Rural. Second row from left are Mason Vickers, Topeka West; Landen Kocher-Munoz, Washburn Rural; Henri McGivern, Washburn Rural; and Blaine Baird, Washburn Rural. Third row from left are Brody Byrne, Washburn Rural; Sean Wunder, Shawnee Heights; Nick Freeland, Shawnee Heights; and Jaxson Johnson, Topeka High. Top row are Chase Calhoon, Washburn Rural; and Jaxon Thomas, Seaman.

Another great year for wrestling and the Topeka-area schools concluded with the winter sport season.

The Washburn Rural girls won the third state title in four years of girls wrestling in the state of Kansas while four individuals from the Topeka-area schools claimed state titles in Rossville's Kendra Hurla, Seaman's Jaxon Thomas, Washburn Rural's Easton Broxterman and Landen Kocher-Munoz.

Here are the Topeka-area boys and girls to make the All-City wrestling teams.

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All City Boys wrestling

Coach of the Year: Tony Pena, Seaman

Wrestler of the Year: Easton Broxterman, Washburn Rural

Senior of the Year: Jaxson Thomas, Seamam

Junior of the Year: Brody Byrne, Washburn Rural

Sophomore of the Year: Kristjan Marshall, Washburn Rural

Freshman of the Year: Landen Kocher-Munoz, Washburn Rural

Newcomer of the Year: Jude Krentz, Hayden

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    • 1st team: Tristan Buce, Shawnee Heights (22-18)

    • 2nd team: Ryder Harrison, Washburn Rural (26-19)

    • Honorable mention: Myles Curry, Highland Park

    • Honorable mention: Brayden Rice, Seaman

Washburn Rural's Easton Broxterman defeated Junction City's Ezekial Witt for the 6A 113-pound state title. Broxterman earned wrestler of the year honors.
Washburn Rural's Easton Broxterman defeated Junction City's Ezekial Witt for the 6A 113-pound state title. Broxterman earned wrestler of the year honors.

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    • 1st team: Easton Broxterman, Washburn Rural (49-3)

    • 2nd team: Cole Rosenberger, Seaman (23-14)

    • Honorable mention: Luis Morones, Topeka High

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    • 1st team: Landen Kocher-Munoz, Washburn Ryral (37-5)

    • 2nd team: Tyree English, Topeka High (18-18)

    • Honorable mention: Jayden Foster, Seaman

    • Honorable mention: Carson Anderson, Shawnee Heights

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    • 1st team: Henri McGivern, Washburn Rural (19-5)

    • 2nd team: Draven Bennett, Seaman (30-16)

    • Honorable mention: Malachi Kuebler, Topeka West

    • Honorable mention: Angel Vargas, Highland Park

Washburn Rural's Henri McGivern competes against Junction City's Zac Petrusky during 6A Boys Regional Wrestling.
Washburn Rural's Henri McGivern competes against Junction City's Zac Petrusky during 6A Boys Regional Wrestling.

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    • 1st team: Andrew Bonebrake, Shawnee Heights (37-12)

    • 2nd team: Cooper Stivers, Washburn Rural (29-24)

    • Honorable mention: Colin Little, Seaman

    • Honorable mention: Michael Weatherly, Topeka West

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    • 1st team: Blaine Baird, Washburn Rural (37-19)

    • 2nd team: Gavin Hartman, Shawnee Heights (27-21)

    • Honorable mention: Lain Anderson, Seaman

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    • 1st team: Mason Vickers, Topeka West (27-6)

    • 2nd team: Zach Jowers, Seaman (28-13)

    • Honorable mention: Kail Westgate, Shawnee Heights

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    • 1st team: Nick Freeland, Shawnee Heights (41-10)

    • 2nd team: Kristjan Marshall, Washburn Rural (31-16)

    • Honorable mention: Rehabiah Williamson, Topeka High

    • Honorable mention: Jacob Waldy, Hayden

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    • 1st team: Brody Byrne, Washburn Rural (39-13)

    • 2nd team: Nick Davis, Topeka High (27-11)

    • Honorable mention: Evan Johnson, Shawnee Heights

    • Honorable mention: Jude Krentz, Hayden

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    • 1st team: Jaxson Johnson, Topeka High (17-12)

    • 2nd team: Samson Tootle, Seaman (8-7)

    • Honorable mentionM: Aiden Newberry, Washburn Rural

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    • 1st team: Allen Baughman, Shawnee Heights (40-14)

    • 2nd team: Zack Adams, Seaman (20-16)

    • Honorable mention: Adrian Burney, Highland Park

    • Honorable mention: Joe Clark, Washburn Rural

    • Honorable mention: Jameson Kennedy, Hayden

Shawnee Heights' Allen Baughman followed up an incredible year on the gridiron with a sixth-place finish at state wrestling.
Shawnee Heights' Allen Baughman followed up an incredible year on the gridiron with a sixth-place finish at state wrestling.

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    • 1st team: Chase Calhoon, Washburn Rural (14-11)

    • 2nd team: Caleb Seelbach, Shawnee Heights (10-22)

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    • 1st team: Sean Wunder, Shawnee Heights (43-4)

    • 2nd team: Hunter Reno, Seaman (16-3)

    • Honorable mention: Diego De la Torre, Highland Park

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    • 1st team: Jaxon Thomas, Seaman (46-5)

    • 2nd team: Rykan Carver, Shawnee Heights (40-11)

    • Honorable mention: Myyeah Darr, Highland Park

    • Honorable mention: Vincent Redmond, Topeka West

    • Honorable mention: Hunter Diedrich, Hayden

    • Honorable mention: Nathan Miller, Washburn Rural

All-City girls wrestling

2023 All-City Girls Wrestling Team are, first row from left, Annie Gallegos, Washburn Rural; Molly Spader, Washburn Rural; and Kristin Rezac, Washburn Rural. Second row from left are Erich Singer, Shawnee Heights coach; TaAni Rhote, Washburn Rural; Ashley Schwarz, Washburn Rural; Maddy Blow, Washburn Rural; and Addi Broxterman, Washburn Rural. Third row from left are Taylie Heston, Seaman; Kaidence Heston, Seaman; Madison Davison, Washburn Rural; Kodi Best, Seaman; and Chad Parks, Shawnee Heights coach. Top row from left are Tristyn Johnson, Topeka West; and Madison Freeland, Shawnee Heights.

Coach of the Year: Chad Parks/Erich Singer, Shawnee Heights

Wrestler of the Year: Addi Broxterman, Washburn Rural

Senior of the Year: Alexis Fredrickson, Washburn Rural

Junior of the Year: Kristin Rezac, Washburn Rural

Sophomore of the Year: Koti Best, Seaman/Madison Freeland, Shawnee Heights

Freshman of the Year: Cianna Graves, Shawnee Heights

Newcomer of the Year: Ashley Schwarz, Washburn Rural

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    • 1st team: Molly Spader, Washburn Rural (36-7)

    • 2nd team: Connie Burns, Shawnee Heights (24-6)

    • Honorable mention: Ellie Ayres, Seaman

    • Honorable mention: Kim Rodriguez, Highland Park

    • Honorable mention: Elaina Wolff, Hayden

    • Honorable mention: Ingrid Cabrera, Topeka High

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    • 1st team: Kristin Rezac, Washburn Rural (36-6)

    • 2nd team: Nevaiah Martin, Topeka High (21-2)

    • Honorable mention: Nephtali Lenth, Topeka West

    • Honorable mention: Emberlynn Phillips, Shawnee Heights

Washburn Rural's Kristen Rezac wrestles against Kapaun Mt. Carmel's Taylor Barringer during 6-5A State Wrestling. Rezac earned 1st team All-City honors.
Washburn Rural's Kristen Rezac wrestles against Kapaun Mt. Carmel's Taylor Barringer during 6-5A State Wrestling. Rezac earned 1st team All-City honors.

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    • 1st team: Taylie Heston, Seaman (29-7)

    • 2nd team: Odessa Schmidt, Shawnee Heights (24-12)

    • Honorable mention: Delaney Hill, Washburn Rural

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    • 1st team: Maddy Blow, Washburn Rural (29-14)

    • 2nd team: Natalie Smith, Seaman (26-7)

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    • 1st team: Annie Gallegos, Washburn Rural (36-14)

    • 2nd team: Molly Busenitz, Shawnee Heights (15-0)

    • Honorable mention: Zoe Dawkins, Topeka High

    • Honorable mention: Ammi Miller, Washburn Rural

    • Honorable mention: Makenna Stuke, Seaman

    • Honorable mention: Addison Cooper, Shawnee Heights

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Washburn Rural's Addi Broxterman faces off against Topeka-Seaman's Madison Murray during 6-5A girls state wrestling.
Washburn Rural's Addi Broxterman faces off against Topeka-Seaman's Madison Murray during 6-5A girls state wrestling.

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    • 1st team: Addi Broxterman, Washburn Rural (45-4)

    • 2nd team: Reece Taylor, Shawnee Heights (25-11)

    • Honorable mention: Madison Murray, Seaman

    • Honorable mention: Victoria Leach, Highland Park

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    • 1st team: Koti Best, Seaman (36-6)

    • 2nd team: Laiken Clark, Washburn Rural (39-9)

    • Honorable mention: Ruby Hernandez, Highland Park

    • Honorable mention: Isabel Reyes, Shawnee Heights

    • Honorable mention: Madison Blanco, Washburn Rural

Seaman's Koti Best wrestles Olathe South's Nicole Redmond at 6-5A girls state wrestling. Best became the program's highest state placer this year and earned 1st team All-City honors.
Seaman's Koti Best wrestles Olathe South's Nicole Redmond at 6-5A girls state wrestling. Best became the program's highest state placer this year and earned 1st team All-City honors.

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    • 1st team: Madison Freeland, Shawnee Heights (32-7)

    • 2nd team: Alexis Fredrickson, Washburn Rural (38-12)

    • Honorable mention: Dadriona Anderson, Topeka West

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    • 1st team: Kaidence Heston, Seaman (28-12

    • 2nd team: Marilena Zuniga, Topeka High (31-10)

    • Honorable mention: Hannah Sixkiller, Shawnee Heights

    • Honorable mention: Emme Blanco, Washburn Rural

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    • 1st team: Madison Davison, Washburn Rural (26-14)

    • 2nd team: McKenna Haltom, Shawnee Heights (27-8)

    • Honorable mention: Raya Eilert, Washburn Rural

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    • 1st team: Ashley Schwarz, Washburn Rural (32-12)

    • 2nd team: Cianna Graves, Shawnee Heights (19-8)

    • Honorable mention: Maddie O'Brien, Washburn Rural

    • Honorable mention: Emily Funk, Washburn Rural

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    • 1st team: TaAni Rhote, Washburn Rural (23-9)

    • 2nd team: Kylisha James Highland Park (27-13)

    • Honorable mention: Alesia Alvarez, Topeka High

    • Honorable mention: Aytumn Sanchez, Washburn Rural

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    • 1st team: Lilly Blair, Shawnee Heights (20-11)

    • 2nd team: Fatima Escobar, Washburn Rural (22-13)

    • Honorable mention: Makayla Cadet, Highland Park

    • Honorable mention: Elia Smith, Washburn Rural

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    • 1st team: Tristyn Johnson, Topeka Wets (32-5)

    • 2nd team: Sophia Ross, Washburn Rural (28-11)

    • Honorable mention: Theo Ofuasia, Shawnee Heights

    • Honorable mention: Gabby Littrell, Washburn Rural

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