Raider Wrestling Season Ends at District Tourney

None of the three L-N wrestlers advance to state competition

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The L-N Raider Wrestling team sent three boys to the district meet at Elm Creek last week, but none of them qualified to advance to the state tournament in Class D. Anthony Beal (106 pounds) lost in the first round by fall and again in the second round. Thomas Ord (138 pounds) won one match by fall and another by technical fall, but lost in the consolation semi-finals. Leslie Corman (165 pounds) lost in the championship round by fall and the consolation round by major decision.

Why it matters

The Raider Wrestling team's inability to advance any wrestlers to the state tournament is a disappointment for the program, which was hoping to send competitors to the prestigious event. The season was hampered by injuries and illness, according to the coach, underscoring the challenges the team faced.

The details

At the district meet, Anthony Beal (106 pounds) lost in the first round by fall and received a bye in the next match before losing again in the second round by fall. Thomas Ord (138 pounds) won one match by fall and another by technical fall, but lost in the quarterfinals and the consolation semi-finals. Leslie Corman (165 pounds) lost in the championship round by fall and the consolation round by major decision.

  • The district meet took place last week.

The players

Anthony Beal

A 106-pound wrestler for the L-N Raider Wrestling team who lost in the first and second rounds of the district tournament.

Thomas Ord

A 138-pound wrestler for the L-N Raider Wrestling team who won one match by fall and another by technical fall, but lost in the quarterfinals and consolation semi-finals of the district tournament.

Leslie Corman

A 165-pound wrestler for the L-N Raider Wrestling team who lost in the championship round by fall and the consolation round by major decision at the district tournament.

Adam Theer

The head coach of the L-N Raider Wrestling team, who noted that the season was hindered by injuries and sickness.

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The takeaway

The Raider Wrestling team's inability to advance any wrestlers to the state tournament is a disappointment for the program, which was hoping to send competitors to the prestigious event. The season was hampered by injuries and illness, underscoring the challenges the team faced in reaching their goals.