Kobie Blankenship wrestled in the USA 6U State Tournament on Feb. 15 in St. Joseph, MO. Blankenship placed third  in the 50-pound weight classBlankenship allowed only two points against him in the entire tournament. His only loss was to the state champion. This was a WBF pin in the second period; at the time, the score was 2-1 in favor of the champion.