Palmyra’s Pillars battles back to take fifth place at state wrestling tournament

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | February 23, 2024
Palmyra junior Brayden Pillars, left, finished fifth at 165 pounds in the Class 1 state tournament at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. | Photo courtesy Will Johnson

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The loss that sent Palmyra junior wrestler Brayden Pillars to the blood round and jeopardized a spot on the podium wasn’t easy to shake. “It was a little stressful at first,” said Pillars, who suffered a quarterfinal loss to Maysville senior Brendan Barton in the 165-pound weight class in the Class 1…

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Panthers’ Pillars rallies in third period to position himself to chase spot on podium

By Muddy River Sports | February 22, 2024
Palmyra's Brayden Pillars, left, looks to gain control of Cole Camp's Grant Rodriguez during their match in the Class 1 state tournament Wednesday at Mizzou Arena. | Photo courtesy Will Johnson

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Palmyra junior Brayden Pillars is one victory away from the podium. Pillars went 2-1 on Wednesday’s opening day of the Missouri Class 1 boys state wrestling tournament at Mizzou Arena and will need to win a blood round match Thursday morning to guarantee himself a top-six finish. Pillars (37-10) will face Tipton’s…

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