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2.0 years ago by Tom Bennett
The Knights entered 13 wrestlers in the D2 Individual DIstricts on Saturday at Whitehall HS....9 of which are underclassman and will return next season!
The following wrestlers advanced past the first round of the day, Jackson Pinkelman, Eugene Barrientes, Seth Peebles, Jacob Whalen, Jake Jonker, Nate Moe and Kiel VanDyken! Barrientes fought through season ending injury; while Peebles, VanDyken and Moe battled back though several tough tournament day obstacles winning 2 matches each.
At the end of the day, Sophomore Jake Jonker went 3-1 reaching the podium at 135#. Jake placed 3rd and will carry his 38-7 season record into Individual Regionals next Saturday.
The team has reached the TOP 32 in the State and will compete in the semi-finals of Team Regionals this Wednesday facing off against D2 Ranked #2 Whitehall. Winner will advance to the finals vs either Hamilton or Allendale for a chance to reach the Team State Finals!