9. Warrensburg
Location: Warrensburg, MO
Enrollment: 931
Head Coach: Kacy Stuber
2016 District (Place): 7 (4th)
2016 State Place: NTS
Key Top 7 Returners: Edward Wilhite (1), Colton Palmer (2), Nathan Manning (3), Trevor Key (4), Skyler Smith (7)
Edward Wilhite and Colton Palmer are a dynamic duo for the Warrensburg Tigers and will look to bring their boys back to the state meet after a disappointing 4th in District 7. That ended a streak of 6 straight trips. The historic program - one with 6 state championships in its trophy case - has a bright future with their top 2 tandem and return 3 more from 2016's top 7. Wilhite (16:26) and Palmer (17:00) will lead the way, but they're going to need some help. If history is any indication, watch out for them when it counts.