Hastings high school wrestler Skylar Little Soldier Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, in Hastings, Minn. Little Soldier holds the highest national ranking of any
Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune
Skylar Little Soldier is a Hastings wrestler and proud member of the Three Affiliated Tribes who bears an Olympic dream.

Little Soldier: Minnesota's highest-regarded wrestler has big goal

February 3, 2023
A 16-year-old junior at Hastings, Skylar Little Soldier is ranked No. 1 in Minnesota at 145 pounds and No. 9 among the nation's girls wrestlers regardless of weight class. She's looking to turn her childhood dream into reality.
Forest Lake's Aspen Blasko tries to pin Fridley's Olivia Sackor in the 107lb final bout during the Minnesota State High School girls Wrestling Champio

Girls wrestling champions go 8-for-8 in winning their way back to state

February 13, 2023
Every 2022 winner who returned this season won a section title Saturday.
Audrey Rogotzke (left) and Ryder Rogotzke are siblings with state championships and high rankings to their name.

10 for 10: These wrestling siblings ranked among best at their weights

February 14, 2023
In the latest Minnesota high school wrestling rankings, you'll find pairs of brothers; brother/sister combos, and a set of Minnesota twins.
The Swenson family, from left: Amy, Jeff, Ethan, Melissa, Brett and Brady.

Reusse: Swenson family ties shine at Class 3A wrestling tournament

February 28, 2023
There are "wrestling towns'' dotted across the state, because Great Grandpa Pete and his seven brothers from the farm in southern Minnesota started wrestling before World War II.
Max McEnelly (left) and Ryder Rogotzke are likely opponents in the Class 3A 195-pound final.

Two champions will pursue one title at the wrestling state meet

March 1, 2023
Stillwater's Ryder Rogotzke stepped up a weight class, aiming at Waconia's Max McEnelly.
Lewis Yang (top wrestler in left photo) is qualified for the wrestling state meet, boosted by the coaching of his brother Peter (right photo).

Repping the city, Minneapolis wrestlers train together for state

March 1, 2023
The 10 boys who qualified for the wrestling state tournament from Minneapolis public schools know what they're doing is big for the sport in the city. That's why they're practicing together to prepare.
Blake Beissel of Hastings, right, on his way to a 3-0 decision over Chase Mills of St. Michael-Albertville in their 113 lb. match.

Hastings' stunning rally takes 3A title; Simley, Jackson Co. Central repeat

March 3, 2023
Hastings trailed defending champion St. Michael-Albertville 32-9 and then won the final five matches, including the last three by pins to win by one point.
High Schools
March 3, 2023
Mound Westonka wrestler Jack Nelson attempts to take down Grand Rapids wrestler Alex Lehman during the MSHSL wrestling state tournament Friday, March

The one still burns for Princeton wrestler Tyler Wells, 162-1 in high school

Wells, who will wrestle for his fourth state championship, dwells on a loss his sophomore year.
High Schools
March 3, 2023
St. Michael-Albertville wrestler Noah Torgerson celebrates after defeating Apple Valley wrestler Marcell Booth.

Stillwater's Ryder Rogotzke hits one goal at wrestling state meet and chases another

Rogotzke set a state record with his 45th pin. Next he wants a rematch with Waconia's Max McEnelly.
High Schools
March 5, 2023
Waconia wrestler Max McEnelly celebrates after defeating Stillwater wrestler Ryder Rogotzke in the Class 3A 195lb weight class to win his fourth state

Four New Prague wrestlers win individual state championships

Sophomore Lawson Eller got where he wanted to get after a loss in the finals last year.
High Schools
March 4, 2023
Simley wrestler Charli Raymond celebrates after defeating Fridley wrestler Olivia Sackor during the MSHSL wrestling state tournament championships Sat

Simley eighth-grader Raymond wins second girls wrestling state title

Charli Raymond is believed to be the first girl to win team points in the boys wrestling state meet.
High Schools
March 4, 2023
Waconia wrestler Max McEnelly celebrates after defeating Stillwater wrestler Ryder Rogotzke in the Class 3A 195lb weight class to win his fourth state

Waconia's McEnelly wins state grudge match vs. Stillwater's Rogotzke

Ryder Rogotzke moved up in weight class to take on Max McEnelly, pitting two of the nation's best.
High Schools
March 7, 2023
Princeton’s Tyler Wells went 162-1 in his high school years, a state-record success rate.

162-1: Princeton wrestler Wells goes out as a four-time state champ

Other Tyler Wells numbers: 162 wins, state-record .994 winning percentage, 976 takedowns. And his fans won;t have to travel far to see him wrestle in college.
High Schools
March 5, 2023
Skylar Little Soldier of Hastings is one of the top-ranked girls wrestlers in the United States and will compete in the girls state tournament on Satu

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