The Melissa High School Wrestling teams dominated the wrestling mats at the UIL State Meet on Feb. 14-15, 2025. The Melissa High School Boys Wrestling Team finished the State Meet in 4th place as a team. With the seven wrestlers that qualified for competing in the State Meet, four of those wrestlers placed in their respective weight classes. Out of the four wrestlers who placed, the MHS Boys Wrestling Team ended the meet with one State Champion, one State Champion Runner Up and two other wrestlers who placed in their respective weight class.
The Melissa High School Wrestling Team’s State Champion, Jadyn Johnson claimed his second State Champion title and his fourth time placing in the State Meet as a senior.
The Melissa High School Girls Wrestling Team had eight wrestlers that qualified to compete in the UIL State Meet. The MHS Girls Wrestling ended in a notable seventh place as a team and with one State Champion and one wrestler who took 3rd in her respective weight class.
Congratulations to the MHS Wrestling Teams for their outstanding accomplishments and to everyone who has supported them through their Road to State.
MHS Boys Wrestling Team State Placers
Jadyn Johnson (State Champion)
Jaxon Johnson (State Runner Up)
Gage Herrin (5th)
Ryan Ortega (5th)
MHS Girls Wrestling Team State Placers
Malia Griffin (State Champion)
Akeelah Moore (3rd)