Bemidji Wrestling Club brought two teams who had won Region 5 titles to Rochester, April 4-7, to compete at the Northland Youth Wrestling Association State Team Tournament. It was the first time a school had both K-6 and 7-8 grade region champions. It was also the fifth straight team championship for the K-6 team. The K-6 team finished third in its pool the first day and fourth in its bracket the second day to place 12th overall out of 32 teams. The 7-8 grade team won its pool the first day and finished fourth in bracket the second day to finish 4th overall out of 32 teams. This was the first time Bemidji, and Region 5, had a team in the top bracket the second day.
1/The USA Folkstyle State Tournament was held March 7-10 in Rochester. Pictured from Bemidji (from left) are Dane Jorgenson (3rd place), Seth Newby (1st place), Kayden Parson (1st place) and Nick Strand (3rd place).
2/Pictured is the Bemidji youth wrestling team that took first place at the NYWA Region 5 team tournament that was held on March 24 in Fosston. Coaches are Charlie Osborn, Dan Trepanier, Jay Seitz and Rob Strand. (Submitted photo)
3/Pictured are Bemidji's seventh and eighth grade NYWA wrestlers. Kneeling (from left) are Ricky Wuori III, Hunter Heim and Brody Castonguay. Standing are Rylee Roybal, Kallen Littler, Jack Solum, Thomas Paquette, Barrick Nelson, Dane Jorgensen, Blake Golden, Seth Newby and Coy Olsen. (Submitted photo)
