605 Sports Staff

MITCHELL — With a number of highly ranked Class A teams at Saturday’s Jerry Opbroek Invitational the Sturgis wrestling team came out on top. 

Behind four individual champions Sturgis racked up 199.5 points, ahead of Pierre (191) and Watertown (189.5). Rapid City Stevens (129) and Parkston (121) rounded out the top-five. 

Teryn Zebroski (113), Reese Jacobs (182), Aiden Werlinger (195) and Zak Juelfs (220) were the individual champions for Sturgis. 

Pierre had four champions in Tristan Spencer (138), Jaxon Ducheneaux (145), Deegan Houska (160) and Joshua Rydberg (285). 

Watertown had three champions in Gage Lohr (106), Sloan Johannsen (120) and Weston Everson (126). Parkston had two champions, Wyatt Anderson (132) and Porter Neugebauer (152). 

The other individual champion was Milbank’s Barrett Schneck (170).

Individual Results:

106 1st Place Match - Gage Lohr (Watertown) 24-2, 8th. over Shea Richter (Rapid City Stevens) 23-8, Fr. (MD 15-2); 3rd Place Match - Owen Fischer (Milbank) 15-5, So. over Jacob Mason (Pierre) 15-11, So. (Dec 4-3)

113 1st Place Match - Teryn Zebroski (Sturgis) 22-4, Jr. over Alex Oedekoven (Pierre) 19-4, Fr. (SV-1 8-6); Brayden Collins (Rapid City Stevens) 17-10, So. over Leo Stroup (Watertown) 13-10, So. (Dec 5-4)

120 1st Place Match - Sloan Johannsen (Watertown) 26-0, Jr. over Tegan Zebroski (Sturgis) 26-4, Jr. (MD 12-4); Corbin Zent (Rapid City Stevens) 21-9, Jr. over Lincoln Schoenhard (Pierre) 16-11, Fr. (Dec 6-4)

126 1st Place Match - Weston Everson (Watertown) 24-3, Sr. over Kaden Holzbauer (Parkston) 21-7, So. (MD 11-3); 3rd Place Match - Conner Giedd (Howard) 21-3, 8th. over Dee Daniels (Sturgis) 16-8, Jr. (MD 11-2)

132 1st Place Match - Wyatt Anderson (Parkston) 16-5, Fr. over Caleb Hodges (Madison) 13-2, Fr. (Fall 3:35); Beau Peters (Sturgis) 20-12, Jr. over Tate Miller (Howard) 19-6, So. (Dec 5-0)

138 1st place Match - Tristan Spencer (Pierre) 17-3, Jr. over Thayne Elshere (Sturgis) 16-5, Sr. (MD 14-5); Carter Sommer (Parkston) 19-10, So. over Derek Hanson (Watertown) 10-9, Jr. (MD 11-0)

145 1st Place Match - Jaxon Ducheneaux (Pierre) 14-9, Jr. over Brayden Christensen (Milbank) 8-5, Sr. (Dec 5-4); Kash Neugebauer (Parkston) 16-10, So. over Dawson Inhofer (Sturgis) 16-8, So. (Dec 4-2)

152 1st Place Match - Jaxon Ducheneaux (Pierre) 14-9, Jr. over Brayden Christensen (Milbank) 8-5, Sr. (Dec 5-4); Kash Neugebauer (Parkston) 16-10, So. over Dawson Inhofer (Sturgis) 16-8, So. (Dec 4-2)

160 1st Place Match - Deegan Houska (Pierre) 15-4, Sr. over Graydon Bakke (Rapid City Stevens) 11-10, Sr. (Fall 5:12); Layne Hess (Madison) 11-8, Sr. over Tucker Urdahl (Watertown) 7-5, Jr. (Fall 3:22)

170 1st Place Match - Barrett Schneck (Milbank) 16-0, Sr. over Jax Kettwig (Watertown) 16-9, Sr. (Fall 1:48); Kolter Kramer (Parkston) 15-10, So. over Preston Ray (Sturgis) 15-7, Jr. (Dec 4-0)

182 1st Place Match - Reese Jacobs (Sturgis) 27-0, Sr. over Chance Carda (Pierre) 20-4, Jr. (Dec 13-6); Tanner VanScoy (Rapid City Stevens) 19-10, Sr. over Jackson Maag (Watertown) 18-9, Sr. (Dec 7-3)

195 1st Place Match - Aiden Werlinger (Sturgis) 19-2, Jr. over Brock Eitreim (Watertown) 19-5, Jr. (Dec 3-2); Gavin Stotts (Pierre) 19-6, Sr. over Landon Schurch (Beresford/Alcester-Hudson) 17-8, Sr. (Dec 5-1)

Pierre’s Gavin Stotts wrestles Watertown’s Brock Eitreim during the semifinal of the 190-pound weight class on Saturday at the Jerry Opbroek Tournament in Mitchell. Eitreim advanced to the finals with a 4-2 decision win - Rodney Haas 605 Sports

285 1st Place Match - Joshua Rydberg (Pierre) 21-3, Sr. over Kaiden Strong (Rapid City Stevens) 9-9, Jr. (Dec 3-2); 3rd Place Match - Carson Podhradsky (Mitchell) 12-11, Sr. over Dakarai Osborne (Sturgis) 17-11, Jr. (Fall 1:47)

Pierre girls claim team title at Saturday’s Harrisburg Invitational

SIOUX FALLS — With three individual champions and depth throughout the weight classes the Pierre girls racked up 218 points, ahead of Canton (157.5) and Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda (132) to win the team title at Saturday’s Harrisburg Invitational. Shawnee Northwest (107) and Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon (69) and Harrisburg (69) rounded out the top-five. 

Gianna Strangeland (132), Hattie Baldwin (154) and Ciara McFarling (285) won individual titles for Pierre. 

Sara Schroder (113), Carlee Laubach (170) and Zoe Adam (190) won titles for Canton. 

The dynamic duo of Britney Rueb (120) and Peyton Hellmann (126) won titles for Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon. 

Other individual titles went to Brandon Valley’s Mary-Katherine Joseph (106) and Yankton’s Neveah Leonard (142). 

Team Points: 1. Pierre, 218; 2. Canton, 157.5; 3. Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda, 132; 4. Shawnee Mission Northwest, 107; T-5. Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon, 69; T-5. Harrisburg, 69; 7. Aberdeen Central, 67; T-8. Brookings, 61; T-8. Central Lyon/George-Little Rock, 61; 10. Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes, 44; 11. Brandon Valley, 40; 12. Watertown, 38; 13. Yankton, 31; 14. Lisbon, 29; 15. Sioux Valley, 28.5. 

Miller/Highmore-Harrold wins team title at Tri-Valley Invitational

COLTON — Despite not winning an individual title at Saturday’s Tri-Valley Invitational team depth proved critical as the Bandits from Miller/Highmore-Harrold won the team title. 

MHH racked up 172.5 points, ahead of Tri-Valley (158) and Parker (155). Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes and Sioux Falls Jefferson (both with 150) rounded out the top-five. 

Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes had four individual champions in Gavin Braun (120), Kasen Konstanz (126), Iden Myers (132) and Carter Lenz (152).

Tri-Valley’s champions were Cole Hendrixson (113) and Isaac Nehlich (285). Bom/Homme/Avon’s champions were Jackson Caba (145) and Isaac Crownover (182). Parker’s champions were Charlie Patten (195) and Levi Wieman (220). 

Other individual titles went to Sioux Falls Jefferson’s Aidan Wells (106), Jhett Breen (138), Winner Area’s Riley Orl (160) and Elk Point-Jefferson’s Ben Swatek (170)

Team Points: 1. Miller/Highmore-Harrold, 172.5; 2. Tri-Valley, 158.5; 3. Parker, 155; T-4. Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes, 150.T-4 Sioux Falls Jefferson, 150.5; 6. Bon Homme/Avon, 144.5; 7. Winner Area, 141; 8. Elk Point-Jefferson, 113; 9. Wagner, 91.5; 10. Hamlin/Castlewood, 91; 11. Fulda-Murray City Central, 62; 12. Lennox, 56.5; 13. Sisseton, 53; 14. Aberdeen Central JV, 48.5; 15. Garretson, 36; 16. Hanson, 33; 17. Flandreau, 21; 18. Andes Central/Dakota Christian, 14; 19. Chester Area, 3 

Wessington Springs/Woonsocket/Wolsey Wessington wrestlers claim three titles at Battler Invitational

GETTYSBURG — Jacksen Carter (113), Joey Hoverson (145) and Keegan Haider (182) all won individual titles for the Warhawks at Saturday’s Battler Invitational. 

Other individual winners were Clark/Willow Lake’s Cooper Pommer (106), Lemmon/Mcintosh’s Gage Anderson (120), Stanley County’s Chase Hanson (126), Webster’s Haeden Jorgenson (132), Groton Area’s Christian Ehresmann (138).

Chamberlain had a pair of champions in Noah Hutmacher (220) and Canyon Burkard (285). 

Team points: 1. South Border, 254.5; 2. Wessington Springs/Woonsocket/Wolsey-Wessington, 196.5; 3. Chamberlain, 123; 4. Stanley County, 109; 5. Deuel, 104; 6. Potter County, 76.5; 7. Webster, 75; 8. Faulkton Area, 74.5; 9. Pierre, 71; 10. Warner/Northwestern, 69; 11. Ipswich/Bowdle, 65.5; 12. Clark/Willow Lake, 60.5; 13. Groton, 56; 14. Mobridge/Pollock, 51; 15. Lemmon/McIntosh, 47; 16. Harding County, 30; 17. Newell, 29; 18. Sully Buttes, 22.5; 19. Standing Rock, 13; 20. Sanborn Central, 11; 21. Faith, 7; T-22 CEB/Dupree, 3; T-22. Sunshine Bible Academy, 3; 24. McLaughlin, 2.  

Custer cruises to Black Hills Conference wrestling title

LEAD DEADWOOD — The Custer boys wrapped up a busy week by running away with the team title at Saturday’s Black Hills Conference Tournament. The Wildcats put up 267.5 points, ahead of Douglas/Rapid City Christian/New Underwood (156.5) and Spearfish (114.5). Lead-Deadwood (89.5) and Belle Fourche (81) rounded out the top-five. 

Custer’s nine individual champions were Tyler Trant (106), Tray Weiss (113), Landon Woodward (126), Riley Scott (132), Jonathan Lewis (160), Ryder Bailey (170), Parker Noem (182), Grady Lehrkamp (220) and Zayne Severyn (285). 

Other individual champions were Spearfish’s John Jeffery (120), Belle Fourche’s Riley Dighton (138), Lead-Deadwood’s Miles Renner (145), Douglas/Rapid City Christian/New Underwood’s Kale Crowser (152) and Grady Lehrkamp (220). 

Team points: 1. Custer, 267.5; 2. Douglas/Rapid City Christian/New Underwood, 156.5; 3. Spearfish 114.5; 4. Lead-Deadwood, 89.5; 5. Belle Fourche, 81; 6. Hot Springs, 52; 7. St. Thomas More, 47; 8. Hill City, 11. 

Results from Saturday’s Bennett County Invitational

MARTIN — The Lyman wrestling team had three champions in Tance Wagner (160), Rory McManus (170) and Louie Thiry (285) at Saturday’s Bennett County Invitational.

The Rapid City Stevens junior varsity had two champions in Max Schoenhard (106) and Aiden Callahan (126). 

Other individual champions were claimed by Bennett County’s Neil Hicks (120) and Semi Big Crow of Pine Ridge (145). 

Gordon-Rushville racked up 261 points, ahead of the Rapid City Stevens JV (150.5) and Bennett County (107) and Lyman (107) to claim the team title at Saturday’s Bennett County Invitational. 

Team points: 1. Gordon-Rushville (261), 2. Rapid City Stevens JV (150.5); T-3. Bennett County (107); T-3. Lyman (107); 5. Hay Springs, 81; 6. Lakota Tech, 64; 7. Crawford, 60; 8. Pine Ridge, 57; 9. Custer, 26; 10. Little Wound, 7. 

Harrisburg defeats Aberdeen Central to claim title at Harrisburg Dual Tournament

SIOUX FALLS — Harrisburg ran the table at Saturday’s Harrisburg Dual Tournament. The Tigers defeated Sioux Falls O’Gorman 63-9 and Sioux Falls Washington 70-6 to win their pool. 

In the first round of the Gold championships Harrisburg defeated Tea Area 45-17. 

In the final dual the Tigers defeated Aberdeen Central 39-27. 

Harrisburg 39, Aberdeen Central 27

195 - Jack Detert (Harrisburg) over Samson Flakus (Aberdeen Central) Fall 5:59

220 - Aiden Schroeder (Harrisburg) over Bryce Beitelspacher (Aberdeen Central) Dec 3-1

285 - Jacob Krenz (Aberdeen Central) over Gueibondy Doelue (Harrisburg) Fall 1:08

106 - Griffin Felder (Harrisburg) over Will Allen (Aberdeen Central) Dec 6-4

113 - Emory Johnson (Harrisburg) over Porter Lozenski (Aberdeen Central) Dec 6-2

120 - Ridley Waldo (Aberdeen Central) over Tyler Wurth (Harrisburg) Fall 1:23

126 - Rayden Zens (Aberdeen Central) over Carter Ractliffe (Harrisburg) Fall 4:42

132 - Tate Huff (Aberdeen Central) over Lincoln Peters (Harrisburg) Dec 14-8

138 - Dylan O`Connor (Harrisburg) over Brody Aesoph (Aberdeen Central) Dec 8-1

145 - Teegen Stauffacher (Harrisburg) over Noah Kramer (Aberdeen Central) Dec 9-4

152 - Logan O`Connor (Harrisburg) over Elias Biegler (Aberdeen Central) Fall 1:48

160 - Peyton Tryon (Harrisburg) over Logan Opitz (Aberdeen Central) Fall 2:50

170 - Soren Aadland (Harrisburg) over Ayden Gisi (Aberdeen Central) Fall 1:49