Minot High Wins First A Title Since 1993

What seemed improbable at best for the Minot High wrestling team after a disappointing Friday at the state tournament that included two dual losses and victories in only one of seven semifinal matches, began to become more and more a reality with each wrestle-back victory Saturday morning.  The Magi, who finished Friday evenings semifinal session in third…

Metz is Class A Senior Athlete

West Fargo’s Brandon Metz won his third state title on Saturday in the Fargodome Saturday, and with it the award for Outstanding senior athlete in Class A.  Over the course of five years, Metz was a five time state placer, four times at 285, and once at 220.  He was also a state finalist four…

Burwick Gets Title #3 Over Region Foe Madrigal

The best sophomore in North Dakota nabbed his third state title over the weekend, and then promptly ran a mile to celebrate.  Kyle Burwick, who won championships as an eighth grader and freshman for his dad’s Hettinger-Scranton Night Hawk program before defeating Bowman County/Beach’s Alex Madrigal for the 120 pound state championship Saturday afternoon in the Fargodome,…

West Fargo’s Franek Wins #3

West Fargo’s Jared Franek won his third individual state championship on Saturday at the Fargodome when he made quick work of Century’s Trey Pajumula, winning by fall in 2:44.  Franek is currently ranked #18 in the country by Flowrestling, and was untested against North Dakota competition this season.  The Junior will have a lot of…

Shearer Finishes Packer Career with 231 Wins

Jesse Shearer, who has signed to wrestle at North Dakota State University in the fall, finished his career in style Saturday, racking up a multitude of takedowns on his feet before pinning Bismarck’s Justin Bergquist in 5:06.  The pin was Shearer’s 42nd of the season, tying him with former teammate Preston Lehmann for the Class A…