Champs coming back
A glance at the returning state champions from the metropolitan area. Includes championship weight and current weight in parentheses.
120 pounds: Brent Jones, Shakopee, jr. (126, Class 3A)
126: Mitchell McKee, St. Michael-Albertville, sr. (132, 3A)
132: Adam Hedin, Rosemount, sr. (138, 3A)
145: Griffin Parriott, New Prague, sr. (152, 2A)
152: Lucas Jeske, St. Michael-Albertville, sr. (160, 3A)
170: Mark Hall, Apple Valley, sr. (170, 3A)
220: Gable Steveson, Apple Valley, soph. (220, 3A)
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