North Dakota Wrestling Teams Prepare for Class B State Tournament

The annual high school wrestling championship event kicks off this Friday at the Fargodome.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The 2026 North Dakota Class B State Wrestling Tournament is set to begin this Friday at the Fargodome in Fargo. Several area teams, including the Hettinger-Scranton Nighthawks and the Bowman County/Beach Bulldogs, are gearing up to compete in the state's biggest wrestling event of the year.

Why it matters

The Class B State Wrestling Tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school wrestling talent from across North Dakota. For many of these student-athletes, this tournament represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to their sport.

The details

The Hettinger-Scranton Nighthawks and the Bowman County/Beach Bulldogs are two of the area teams that will be competing in the 2026 Class B State Wrestling Tournament. These teams have been training and preparing for this event throughout the wrestling season, with the goal of bringing home individual and team championships.

  • The 2026 North Dakota Class B State Wrestling Tournament will take place this Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Hettinger-Scranton Nighthawks

A high school wrestling team from Hettinger and Scranton, North Dakota that will be competing in the 2026 Class B State Wrestling Tournament.

Bowman County/Beach Bulldogs

A high school wrestling team representing Bowman County and Beach, North Dakota that will be competing in the 2026 Class B State Wrestling Tournament.

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The takeaway

The 2026 North Dakota Class B State Wrestling Tournament promises to be an exciting event, as the top high school wrestling teams and individuals from across the state come together to compete for championships and bragging rights.