Spicknall, Pillars show ability to motivate each other, win individual crowns at Quincy Invitational

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | January 19, 2025
Palmyra junior Tyler Spicknall celebrates after winning the 138-pound championship of the Quincy Invitational on Saturday with a 14-11 victory over Quincy's Cooper Kamm. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — Even though Tyler Spicknall and Brayden Pillars both wrestle for Palmyra and are four weight classes apart, they have developed a friendly rivalry. That was no different on championship Saturday in the Quincy Invitational as Spicknall worked his way through the 138-pound class and Pillars likewise at 165 pounds. “We were both talking…

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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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