Nine Britton youth wrestlers have advanced to the state tournament that runs Friday through Sunday in Rapid City.
A total of 23 local youth matmen competed in the regional tournament in Watertown last weekend. The top three placers in each division advanced to the state event.
Two grapplers won regional championships – Bennett Suther and Emersyn Eimers. Placing second were Jace Morris, Booker Hardy, and Emsley Eimers. Finishing third were Hudson Morris, Crue Jones, Corbin Dawson, and Lincoln Kilker.
Three wrestlers just missed qualifying for the state tournament, placing fourth. They included Kandrick Jones, Jarrik Jones, and Kylan Sasker. Fifth place finishers were Oliver Suther, Breven Schmieg, Henry Kilker, Carter Grobe, and Blayden Downs.
Also competing in the regional were Julian Beltran, Hayze Deutsch, Corven Schmieg, Jaxon Guy, Colton Biel, and Yadid Ortega Quezada.
