VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Four Bemidji High School wrestlers competed at the National High School Coaches Association Tournament in Virginia Beach, Va., last week.
Nick Strand took fourth place in his division, finishing the week 7-2. He won his first four matches – two by decision and two by fall – before losing to Brandt Harer of Pennsylvania by technical fall. In his first consolation match, Strand got back on track with a 6-0 decision win over New Jersey’s Joseph Petriello, then pinned Florida’s Clinton Legg in 1:30.
Strand picked up another win, beating Seach Hibbler of New Jersey by a 3-2 decision. In the third-place bout, Alabama’s John Stewart edged out an 8-2 decision win.
Gavin Osborn went 5-2 on the week. Seth Newby and Gabe Morin each went 3-2 in their respective classes. All four BHS wrestlers competed in the Class 3A Minnesota State High School Wrestling Tournament in St. Paul in March.
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