Five Badgers headed to NSAA State after boy’s District wins!

Will Sprenger, 126# earned first place and punched his ticket to state! Coaches Jason Kelber and Shane Allison watch Sprenger’s match in progress.

The Valentine Badger wrestling team were runners-up at Districts. Pictured are back row, L to R: Cooper Phillips, Will Sprenger, Jekhi Williams, Ashton Lurz, Trace Buechle, Gavin Sandoz, Nick Ohlmann. Front row, L to R: Managers Kaylee Hanson and Tatiana Williams, Louden Grooms, Cayden Lamb, Ethan Borer, Kadon Wenig, and Clayton Elliot. Photos by Jessica Stankoski

Ashton Lurz, 160# took first place at districts due to a medical forfeit and punched his ticket to state!

Louden Grooms, 106# earned second place at districts and punched his ticket to state!

Cayden Lamb, 170# took first place at district and punched his ticket to state!

Gavin Sandoz,138# earned fourth place at districts and punched his ticket for state!