Winner and Custer Boys Wrestling Advance to State Dual Tournament

Teams will compete for Class B state championship

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The boys wrestling teams from Winner and Custer, South Dakota have qualified to compete in the Class B state dual tournament. The teams will face off against other top programs from across the state in a competition to determine the overall Class B state champion.

Why it matters

The state dual tournament is a prestigious event that showcases the top high school wrestling programs in each classification. Qualifying for the tournament is a major accomplishment for the Winner and Custer teams, and winning the state title would be a significant achievement for their schools and communities.

The details

The Class B state dual tournament features the top-ranked teams in the classification competing in a head-to-head dual format to determine the overall state champion. Both the Winner and Custer teams earned their spots in the tournament through strong performances during the regular season and sectional qualifying events.

  • The Class B state dual tournament will take place on February 21, 2026.

The players

Winner High School

A public high school located in Winner, South Dakota that has a strong tradition in boys wrestling.

Custer High School

A public high school located in Custer, South Dakota that has also developed a successful boys wrestling program.

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What’s next

The winner of the Class B state dual tournament will advance to the overall state wrestling championships to compete for the individual weight class titles.

The takeaway

The qualification of the Winner and Custer boys wrestling teams to the prestigious state dual tournament highlights the strength of high school wrestling programs in rural South Dakota communities.