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Wrestlers start out season strong

The Sundance wrestling team kicked off their 2024-25 season strong at the Lusk Tiger Invitational this past weekend. Five wrestlers placed in their respective weight classes. Wudzie Zaato and Kale Harless both went 2-1 for the weekend with Zaato placing second at the 157 weight class and Harless taking 5th in the 215 weight class. Tel Marchant, Lyman Halverson, and Keaton Mayberry all went 1-2 for the tournament, each placing within their respective classes as well. Cash Peterson and Kole VanHorn also participated, going 1-2 and 0-2, respectively. 

Shyla Shoun was the lone Lady Bulldog wrestling on Friday. Shoun took third place with a win by fall over Emily Plaggemeyer of Wright in 2:09.

The Sundance grapplers will be back on the mats Saturday, as they compete in the Christmas Duals in Wright. 

Individual Results:

Tel Marchant 1-2 (4th)

Lyman Halverson 1-2 (7th)

Keaton Mayberry 1-2 (4th)

Kale Harless 2-1 (5th)

Wudzie Zaato 2-1 (2nd)

Kole Van Horn 0-2

Cash Peterson 1-2

Shyla Shoun 2-1 (3rd in girls varsity)