Dockter Sisters Named Valley City Express Wrestlers of the Week

Olivia and Piper Dockter earned 3rd place at the Aberdeen Central Youth Tournament.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

The Express Wrestling Wrestlers of the Week for the week of Feb 2, 2026, are Olivia and Piper Dockter, two young wrestlers from Valley City, North Dakota. The Dockter sisters competed in the Aberdeen Central Youth Tournament and both came away with 3rd place finishes despite facing tough competition.

Why it matters

The Dockter sisters' success highlights the growing popularity and competitiveness of youth wrestling in the Valley City area. Their dedication to the sport and positive attitudes make them role models for other young wrestlers in the community.

The details

Olivia and Piper Dockter, both 4th graders at Washington Elementary, have been wrestling for 4 years. They are described as hard workers who love the sport, ask lots of questions, and enjoy being good teammates. The girls listen to their coaches and give 100% effort in practice and competition.

  • The Express Wrestling Wrestlers of the Week were announced for the week of Feb 2, 2026.
  • Olivia and Piper Dockter competed at the Aberdeen Central Youth Tournament last weekend.

The players

Olivia Dockter

A 4th grade student at Washington Elementary School who has been wrestling for 4 years. Her favorite food is mac and cheese, her favorite subject is science, and her favorite thing to do other than wrestling is family dinners.

Piper Dockter

Olivia's younger sister, also a 4th grader at Washington Elementary who has been wrestling for 4 years. Her favorite food is spaghetti, her favorite subject is STEAM, and her favorite thing to do other than wrestling is painting.

Allyson Dockter

The mother of Olivia and Piper Dockter.

Drew and Tina Dockter

The father and stepmother of Olivia and Piper Dockter.

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The takeaway

The success of the Dockter sisters showcases the growing youth wrestling program in Valley City, North Dakota, and how dedicated young athletes can excel through hard work, coachability, and a love for the sport.