The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team will have eight members participating in the state tournament after placing in the top four of their respective weight classes at the Region 1A tournament in Watertown on Saturday, February 20th.
The Quarrier team finished third with a total of 151.0 points. Watertown won the region title with 230.5 points. Tea Area finished second with 174.0 points.
Jacob Vogel took home the region title in the 132-pound weight class. Andrew Weiland (113) finished 2-1 and placed second. Zach McKee (145) finished 2-1 and placed second. Brayden Gee (170) also finished 2-1 and placed second. Mitchell Klinkenborg (182) went 2-1 in the tournament and placed second. Weston Mason (160) finished 3-1 and placed third. Quinn Carr (195) and Sam Cavigielli (220) both finished 2-2 and had fourth place finishes.
John Mortrude (120) and Canyon Lowman (126) both had 2-2 finishes and placed fifth. Gabe Clark (152) went 0-2.
The 2021 South Dakota State A Wrestling Tournament will be held in Rapid City at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center February 25th – 27th.