By Angela Brunk
Kennedy Grizzle is a senior at Lyons High School and a leader both on and off the wrestling mat. Competing in the 105-pound weight class, Grizzle has built an impressive career as she finishes her final high school season.
The opportunity to work with underclassmen and show them the joy of being part of a wrestling team is one thing Grizzle is looking forward to this season. To her, wrestling is more than competition; it’s a family, and she takes pride in helping build that culture.
Grizzle has dedicated herself to year-round improvement. During the offseason, she trained in Great Bend with
Barton Community College head wrestling coach Nathan Broeckelman, while also attending club practices at
WTC under Noel Torres, an NCAA Division II National Champion. In addition to wrestling-specific training, she
focused on injury prevention and overall fitness at Revive Performance with Kegan Schumann.
One key area Grizzle has worked to improve is her offensive game, especially her shooting. As she looks
toward competing at the college level, she understands the importance of consistently attacking and scoring
takedowns.
Individually, Grizzle wants to wrestle her best and enjoy the season. “It’s my last time to wrestle with my brothers
in high school and have my dad as my coach. I want to enjoy every moment,” she shared. As a team,
she hopes to leave behind a legacy of hardworking, committed athletes who strengthen the program.
Grizzle accolades include a 143–23 career record with 107 pins, league and regional championships, a
state qualification and third-place finish, All-State honors, and recognition as Lyons High School Athlete of the Year.
After high school, Grizzle plans to attend Friends University in Wichita, majoring in finance. Beyond wrestling, she stays active in volleyball, cheerleading, student council, FFA, NHS, and several community organizations.
