Neilson qualifies for state wrestling tourney at Ft. Hays State

The Rock Hills High School wrestling team competed at the 3-2-1A regional ,match at Hillsboro High School Saturday.

Three wrestlers competed for a place at the stated meet. The team finished in 14th place, with 28 points, in the 21 team field.

Coe Neilson finished in third place in the 106 pound weight bracket. He earned a berth at the state meet along with 17 team points for the Grizzlies.

Conner Cosand wrestled at 126 pounds where he earned four team points as he worked his way through the consolation round. He failed to qualify for the state meet.

Jacob Barry earned seven team points in the 136 pound weight bracket.

Neilson will compete at the state 3-2-1 wrestling tournament Saturday. The event is being held at Gross Memorial Coliseum located on the campus of Ft. Hays State University at Hays. Matches begin at 10 a.m. Friday and conclude with consolation and final rounds on Saturday.

 

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