Brandon Valley, Harrisburg, West Central Wrestling Eye State Duals Title

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The Class A South Dakota high school wrestling state duals tournament takes place on Friday at Pierre T.F. Riggs High School, with Brandon Valley, Harrisburg, and West Central all vying for the state crown. The first round begins at 11 a.m., with the local schools having their matches around 12:30 p.m. The semifinals start around 2 p.m. and the placement matches around 3:30 p.m.

Why it matters

The state duals tournament is a highly anticipated event in South Dakota high school wrestling, with the top teams competing for the coveted state title. These three local schools have all had strong seasons and are expected to be in the mix for the championship.

The details

Brandon Valley, the fourth-place finisher last year, will face sixth-seeded Harrisburg in the opening round, with the winner taking on either second-seeded Aberdeen Central or seventh-seeded West Central. Harrisburg, seeded sixth, lost to the top five seeds in the Class A bracket during the regular season, but has won three duals in a row heading into the postseason. West Central, seeded seventh, lost to Aberdeen, Sturgis Brown, and Harrisburg during the season, but has won four straight to end the year.

• The first round of the state duals tournament starts at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 12, 2026.
• The local schools' first-round matches are scheduled for around 12:30 p.m.
• The semifinals will start around 2 p.m.
• The placement matches will begin around 3:30 p.m.