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Brainerd Warriors Advance to Wrestling Semifinals
Brainerd and Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus girls compete in Section 8 Tournament
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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The Brainerd Warriors and Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus girls wrestling teams competed in the opening rounds of the Section 8 Tournament on Friday, February 6. Several Brainerd wrestlers, including Anilyse Bundy, Elizabell Cox, Holly Bergin, Ariana Pickar, Arianna Halbert, and Serenity Krebsbach, remain undefeated and have advanced to the semifinals.
Why it matters
The Section 8 wrestling tournament is a key event for high school wrestlers in the region, as it determines which athletes will advance to the state tournament. Brainerd's strong performance in the opening rounds suggests they have a good chance of sending multiple wrestlers to the state competition.
The details
In the opening rounds, Bundy and Bergin both went 2-0 with two pins for the Warriors, while Pickar and Cox are 1-0 after receiving opening-round byes. Halbert and Krebsbach are also 1-0 after opening round victories. Several other Brainerd wrestlers, including Grace Langner, Annika Dalzell, Raegan Coonfield, Chloe Patrick, Lilana Kosloski, and Molly Bourassa, remain alive in the wrestlebacks. For Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus, Amelia Regenold and Chloe Swanson are in the wrestlebacks.
- The Section 8 final rounds will resume at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 7, in Sartell.
The players
Anilyse Bundy
A Brainerd wrestler who went 2-0 with two pins in the opening rounds.
Elizabell Cox
A Brainerd wrestler who is 1-0 after receiving an opening-round bye.
Holly Bergin
A Brainerd wrestler who went 2-0 with two pins in the opening rounds.
Ariana Pickar
A Brainerd wrestler who is 1-0 after receiving an opening-round bye.
Arianna Halbert
A Brainerd wrestler who is 1-0 after an opening round victory.
Serenity Krebsbach
A Brainerd wrestler who is 1-0 after an opening round victory.
What’s next
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The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
