Congratulations to Blue Springs High School junior Jackson Paulsen on being named FOX4's Scholar Athlete of the Week!
This year Paulsen won the Missouri Class 4 state wrestling title at 150 pounds, becoming a fourth-generation state champion in his family. As a student, he takes multiple advanced dual credit classes and is recognized as a leader by his fellow classmates.
Congratulations to Jackson on this outstanding honor! 🎉🤼
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Wildcat, Carter Atagi, is representing Blue Springs well this spring break!!! 💜💛He took 2nd place in freestyle and Greco in the Oceania Wrestling Championship in Apia Samoa. Congrats, Carter!
Congratulations to Senior, Luke Crandall who has been accepted into the United States Naval Academy! We’re proud of you Luke and wish you all the best! @BSSDnews
Blue Springs High School's wrestling teams competed in the 2026 MSHSAA Wrestling State Championship over the weekend. Congratulations to the newest state champion and three medalists!
Junior Jackson Paulsen, who reached 100 career wins for the Wildcats earlier this year, took home the State Championship in the Class 4 boys 150-pound weight class. Paulsen ran his bracket, defeating the second, third, and fourth place finishers. Paulsen becomes a fourth-generation state champion.
Junior Aubrey Shaefer finished 5th place in the Class 2 girls 100-pound weight class and also earned All-State Honors.
Senior Carter Atagi finished 6th place in the Class 4 boys 285-pound weight class and earned All-State Honors.
Senior Ari Bartholomew finished 6th place in the Class 2 girls 155-pound weight class and earned All-State Honors.
Congratulations to the Wildcats wrestling teams on an outstanding season!
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Blue Springs High School's wrestling teams competed in the 2026 MSHSAA Wrestling State Championship over the weekend. Congratulations to the newest state champion and three medalists!
Junior Jackson Paulsen, who reached 100 career wins for the Wildcats earlier this year, took home the State Championship in the Class 4 boys 150-pound weight class. Paulsen ran his bracket, defeating the second, third, and fourth place finishers. Paulsen becomes a fourth-generation state champion.
Junior Aubrey Shaefer finished 5th place in the Class 2 girls 100-pound weight class and also earned All-State Honors.
Senior Carter Atagi finished 6th place in the Class 4 boys 285-pound weight class and earned All-State Honors.
Senior Ari Bartholomew finished 6th place in the Class 2 girls 155-pound weight class and earned All-State Honors.
Congratulations to the Wildcats wrestling teams on an outstanding season!
#WeAreBSSD