GROVE LADY RIDGERUNNERS
Coach: BENNY STEFFENSON
2025-26 Record: N/A
OUTLOOK
Grove girls wrestling enters the season with experienced postseason contributors and sophomores preparing for a fuller varsity schedule. Head coach Benny Steffenson expects increased lineup coverage as younger wrestlers build on the opportunities they received last year.
Jadyn Majors (Jr.) supplies the returning state-placing presence after finishing fourth during a 31-7 season. Her previous results give Grove an established competitor familiar with consequential tournament matches. Majors has made a lot of progress since entering high school. Her willingness to continue improving provides a familiar example as younger teammates learn varsity expectations.
Harper Mathis (Sr.) adds another returning state qualifier after finishing 24-11 as a junior. Last season was her first full year in the sport, providing a substantial foundation in a relatively short time. Steffenson expects Mathis to build on those results as she prepares for her final high school campaign. Her previous state appearance gives her experience to apply toward another qualification pursuit and a potential medal opportunity.
Kadence Rutherford (Fr.) is a newcomer expected to receive meaningful opportunities. She experienced success as an eighth grader and now begins the transition to high school competition. Her adjustments and participation will be part of strengthening the supporting lineup around the experienced returners.
Several of last season’s freshmen also competed in varsity tournaments and are expected to take on fuller schedules as sophomores. Their progress will help determine how complete the group becomes throughout the campaign.
