LaCrone takes gold at Eureka Invite

Willow LaCrone continues improving week to week in hopes of making it to the state wrestling tournament at the end of February.

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January 26, 2026 - 4:32 PM

Willow LaCrone, Humboldt junior 155 lbs., pins her opponent during the Burlington Invitational earlier this month. LaCrone took first at the Eureka Invitational Saturday. Photo by Jimmy Potts / Iola Register

EUREKA — Humboldt sophomore Willow LaCrone may soon find her name in the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association rankings after taking first at the Eureka Women’s Invitational last Friday.

LaCrone joined Iola junior Zoie Hesse and Iola freshman Kailyn Rodriguez as the area’s top three finishers in a tournament loaded with talent.

LaCrone (17-5) spent less time on the mat than it takes to microwave a bag of popcorn after winning gold on a trio of first-period pins. She opened by pinning McPherson freshman Ailyn Ortiz (6-10) just before the first-period whistle but…

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