Members of the Albert LeaHigh School wrestling team made an appearance at the State wrestling tournament on Friday. ALHS students that wrestled on Friday include Beau Johnsrud, Trevor Westerlund, Garret Wangsness, Dakota Wangsness, Lucas Hansen, Tristian Westerlund and Jacob Kunkel.

Tiger wrestling began it’s day with Beau Johnsrud, who suffered an unfortunate defeat. Johnsrud wrestled valiantly but could not get any points on the board. He was pinned with moments to spare. He lost his match 0-8.

Next up for the Tigers was Trevor Westerlund. Westerlund gained some significant points right away, and crushed his opponent with a final score of 18-3.

Garrett Wangsness wrestled next. He suffered an unfortunate loss of 11-3.

Following Garrett Wangsness was his brother Dakota Wangsness. Wangsness found himself a strong start, gaining four points. Unfortunately, this was the extent of his scoring. Wangsness lost 4-8.

Up next for the Tigers was Lucas Hansen. Hansen came out with a strong start, gaining a point, which ended up being the extent for scoring for both sides for almost the entire match. Hansen gained two more points in the closing seconds of the match and won 3-0.

Tristian Westerlund was up next. Westerlund demolished his opponent and won his match.

Next for the Tigers was Jacob Kunkel. Kunkel suffered an unfortunate 0-9 defeat. He fought valiantly to come back but couldn’t get out from under the other wrestler.

First up for the Tigers in the second round was Trevor Westerlund. Westerlund was, unfortunately pinned.

Hansen was up next. He lost his match as well. Hansen wrestled the number won wrestler in his weight class, who has only lost six matches in his entire career, during this match. Hansen lost 5-11.

Finally, Tristian Westerlund won his second round match.