Hi-Liners Place Eight at State Wrestling

Valley City wrestlers earn multiple top-eight finishes at North Dakota state tournament

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Hi-Liner wrestling program from Valley City, North Dakota placed eight boys and girls wrestlers in the top eight of their weight classes at the state wrestling tournament in Fargo. The boys team had three runner-up finishes, while the girls team had a fourth-place finish and other top-eight placements.

Why it matters

Wrestling is a major high school sport in North Dakota, and the Hi-Liners' strong performance at the state tournament showcases the strength and depth of the wrestling program in Valley City. The results highlight the hard work and dedication of the student-athletes and coaching staff.

The details

The Hi-Liner boys were led by three runner-up finishes. Simon Trapp (107 lbs), Ryer Muske (189 lbs), and Owen Hunt (285 lbs) all made it to the finals of their respective weight classes before falling to the top-seeded wrestlers. On the girls side, Deegan Kirschenmann placed fourth at 136 lbs, while Mylee Christianson (142 lbs) and Bethani Schuldheisz (112 lbs) both finished fifth. Hailey Ford also placed eighth at 130 lbs.

  • The state wrestling tournament took place in Fargo, North Dakota.
  • The tournament was held on February 21-22, 2026.

The players

Simon Trapp

A Hi-Liner wrestler who placed second at 107 lbs.

Ryer Muske

A Hi-Liner wrestler who placed second at 189 lbs.

Owen Hunt

A Hi-Liner wrestler who placed second at 285 lbs.

Deegan Kirschenmann

A Hi-Liner wrestler who placed fourth at 136 lbs.

Mylee Christianson

A Hi-Liner wrestler who placed fifth at 142 lbs.

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What they’re saying

“The Hi-Liner wrestling program continues to produce top-level talent, and these results show the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes.”

— Ryan Cunningham, NewsDakota.com reporter (NewsDakota.com)

What’s next

The Hi-Liners will look to build on their strong state tournament performance and continue developing their wrestling program for future seasons.

The takeaway

The Hi-Liners' success at the state wrestling tournament demonstrates the strength of the Valley City wrestling community and the commitment of the student-athletes and coaches to excellence in the sport.