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PHOTOS: State Wrestling Tournament - Individuals - March 3, 2023

Here are photos of the first day of individual competition Friday, March 3, at the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The boys' individual competition continues Saturday. The girls' individual competition begins Saturday.

NLS sophomore Isaiah Nelson, right, tries to set up a pin on St. Francis' Kyler Sherk during their 113AA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
NLS sophomore Isaiah Nelson, right, tries to set up a pin on St. Francis' Kyler Sherk during their 113AA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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Benson senior Thomas Dineen goes for the pin on Royalton/Upsala's Kaden Holm during their 195A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Benson senior Thomas Dineen goes for the pin on Royalton/Upsala's Kaden Holm during their 195A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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Minnewaska eighth-grader Miles Wildman hangs onto LCWM's Ryder Antony during their 106A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Minnewaska eighth-grader Miles Wildman hangs onto LCWM's Ryder Antony during their 106A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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Willmar freshman Cavin Carlson, top, goes for the fall on Apple Valley's Keiichi Kong during their 120AAA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Willmar freshman Cavin Carlson, top, goes for the fall on Apple Valley's Keiichi Kong during their 120AAA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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Minnesota prep wrestlers gather this week for the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The boys' individual tournament is Friday and Saturday and the girls' individual tournament begins Saturday.

Willmar sophomore Sully Anez, top, tries to roll over Rochester Mayo's Kellen Burger during their 132AAA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Willmar sophomore Sully Anez, top, tries to roll over Rochester Mayo's Kellen Burger during their 132AAA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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Paynesville senior Spencer Eisenbraun, left, hangs onto N-K/Greenway's Mason Marx during their 285A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Paynesville senior Spencer Eisenbraun, left, hangs onto N-K/Greenway's Mason Marx during their 285A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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United junior Brady Rhode, left, gains control of Grand Rapids' Clayton Danielson during their 285AA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
United junior Brady Rhode, left, gains control of Grand Rapids' Clayton Danielson during their 285AA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Joe Brown / West Central Tribune
Here is the West Central Tribune's coverage of the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament on March 3, 2023.

D-C/Litchfield senior Victor Franco, right, squares off with South St. Paul's Shane Schwab during their 120AA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
D-C/Litchfield senior Victor Franco, right, squares off with South St. Paul's Shane Schwab during their 120AA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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Minnewaska sophomore Chase Smith, back, hangs onto St. Clair's Simon Kruse during their 120A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Minnewaska sophomore Chase Smith, back, hangs onto St. Clair's Simon Kruse during their 120A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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Willmar wins the Class AAA consolation championship at state, beating Apple Valley
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ACGC junior Jevon Williams, top, looks to make a move on Kimball's Logan Kuseske during their 160A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
ACGC junior Jevon Williams, top, looks to make a move on Kimball's Logan Kuseske during their 160A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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Willmar senior Zander Miska, right, goes head-to-head with St. Michael-Albertville's Tyson Hentges during their 195AAA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Willmar senior Zander Miska, right, goes head-to-head with St. Michael-Albertville's Tyson Hentges during their 195AAA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Joe Brown / West Central Tribune
Willmar senior Braeden Erickson, top, goes for the near fall on Shakopee's Jack Ferguson during their 170AAA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Willmar senior Braeden Erickson, top, goes for the near fall on Shakopee's Jack Ferguson during their 170AAA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Joe Brown / West Central Tribune
Here is the West Central Tribune's coverage of the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament on March 2, 2023.

BOLD junior Austin Kiecker, top, gets tied up with Caledonia/Houston's Isaac Blocker during their 152A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
BOLD junior Austin Kiecker, top, gets tied up with Caledonia/Houston's Isaac Blocker during their 152A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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KMS freshman Trey Gunderson goes for the fall on Pelican Rapids' Jed Carlson during their 120A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
KMS freshman Trey Gunderson goes for the fall on Pelican Rapids' Jed Carlson during their 120A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Joe Brown / West Central Tribune
Paynesville sophomore Peyton Hemmesch, right, goes to celebrate with head coach Jeremy Reiter after winning a state quarterfinal match in overtime at 182A at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Paynesville sophomore Peyton Hemmesch, right, goes to celebrate with head coach Jeremy Reiter after winning a state quarterfinal match in overtime at 182A at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Joe Brown / West Central Tribune
Willmar sophomore Conlan Carlson, right, looks for a shot against Forest Lake's Dayton Dale during their 138AAA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Willmar sophomore Conlan Carlson, right, looks for a shot against Forest Lake's Dayton Dale during their 138AAA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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BOLD junior Austin Kiecker, right, squares off with Caledonia/Houston's Isaac Blocker during their 152A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
BOLD junior Austin Kiecker, right, squares off with Caledonia/Houston's Isaac Blocker during their 152A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Joe Brown / West Central Tribune
D-C/Litchfield senior Tate Link, left, hangs onto Aitkin's Jacob Williams during their 182AA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
D-C/Litchfield senior Tate Link, left, hangs onto Aitkin's Jacob Williams during their 182AA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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BBE senior Wyatt Engen gets his hand raised after winning his 138A match against Medford's Evan Schweisthal at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
BBE senior Wyatt Engen gets his hand raised after winning his 138A match against Medford's Evan Schweisthal at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Joe Brown / West Central Tribune
United senior Zander Clausen, right, looks for an opening against Mound-Westonka's Cooper Rowe during their 138AA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
United senior Zander Clausen, right, looks for an opening against Mound-Westonka's Cooper Rowe during their 138AA match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Joe Brown / West Central Tribune
Paynesville sophomore Peyton Hemmesch, top, goes for the takedown on BH/V/PP's Justin Koehn during their 182A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Paynesville sophomore Peyton Hemmesch, top, goes for the takedown on BH/V/PP's Justin Koehn during their 182A match at Day 1 of the state wrestling championships Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Joe Brown / West Central Tribune

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