Eight grapplers qualify for state

Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times | Last updated Feb 16, 2023 10:4am0

Byrne Bennett | The Record-Times count

Reardan junior 170-pounder Conner Kline performs a head-and-arm during the Region 3 Tournament Saturday, Feb. 11. The Screaming Eagles had eight wrestlers, including Routh, qualify for the state Mat Classic

REARDAN - Eight Screaming Eagles earned berths in the state wrestling tournament after qualifying at the WIAA 1B/2B Region 3 Tournament, Saturday, Feb. 11. The wrestlers will vie for championship medals at Mat Classic XXXIV in Tacoma Feb. 17-18.

Preston Neufeld, Conner Kline and Tristin Burril went undefeated in their regional matches to win first place in their respective weight class. Neufeld pinned both of his opponents, Burril pinned all three of his, and Kline pinned two of his three opponents.

With their first-place finish, each wrestler earned a bye in the first round at the state tourn...