FZN Senior Kennedy Cox recently signed to wrestle at Lindenwood University in St. Charles. Cox was a member of the first girls wrestling team at Fort Zumwalt North. She completed the season with an 18 – 4 overall record, winning three individual tournament championships along the way. She was one of two Panthers to capture a conference title this past season. A newcomer to the sport of wrestling, Cox is a long-time cross-fit enthusiast who has competed in several cross-fit competitions as a member of the Head-Strong gym. In addition, Cox is a nationally ranked Olympic-style weightlifter. She is currently ranked 6th in the nation for her age group in Olympic style-lifting. A well-rounded student, Cox serves as the Fort Zumwalt North senior class president. An honor-student, who sports a lofty 4.2 GPA, she was placed on the GAC wrestling “All-Academic” team.
Lindenwood competes as a member of the WCWA (Women’s College Wrestling Association) and was one of the first college’s in the nation to sponsor a women’s wrestling team during the 2009/2010 school year. Cox is the first female from Fort Zumwalt North to go on to wrestle in college.
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Seated: Kerry Cox, Kennedy Cox, Hannah Cox
Standing: Ted Hickey (FZN Activities Coordinator), Andrey Rodriguez (Lindenwood Wrestling Coach), Ryan Hanmore (FZN Assistant Coach), Josh Cooper (FZN Head Coach), Matt Steinhoff (FZN Assistant Coach), Lincoln Cox, Jackson Cox, Joe Sutton (FZN Principal)