The Gallatin USA Youth Wrestling team advanced 11 wrestlers to the regional tournament through district competition last Saturday.
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Qualifying wrestlers will compete this weekend in Excelsior Springs for the opportunity to wrestle in the Missouri USA State Wrestling Tournament to be held March 14-16 in Kansas City at Hale Arena, part of the American Royal Complex next to Kemper Arena.
The top 6 wrestlers in each age and weight category advanced from district competition. There were 18 teams in attendance and Gallatin fared well among competitors from all over Northwest Missouri. Medals were awarded for first through fourth places.
The following Gallatin wrestlers, with their district finish, advance to the regional event:
14 and under: Logan Corwin (1st), Derrick McBroom (3rd) and Riley Rains (4th). 12 and under: Cody Selby (1st), Stephen Wood (1st) and Billy Kerns (5th). 10 and under: Tyler Grooms (3rd) and Levi Michener (3rd). 8 and under: Matt Schieber (1st), Justin Taul (1st) and Dakota Porter (2nd).