West Central Trojans Compete at State Team Duals

Boys wrestling team falls to Aberdeen Central at South Dakota championship event

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The West Central Trojan boys wrestling team competed at the 2026 South Dakota High School State Championship Duals in Pierre on Friday, February 13. The Trojans opened the tournament against Aberdeen Central and fell 49-26, finishing the event with a 0-2 record.

Why it matters

The State Team Duals is a prestigious high school wrestling championship event in South Dakota, showcasing the top teams in the state. While the Trojans came up short, competing at this level provides valuable experience for the young wrestlers and highlights the strength of the West Central program.

The details

At the State Team Duals, the Trojans faced off against Aberdeen Central in their opening match. Despite their best efforts, West Central fell to the opposing team by a score of 49-26. The Trojans were unable to secure a win in the tournament, finishing with an 0-2 record.

  • The State Team Duals championship took place on Friday, February 13, 2026 in Pierre, South Dakota.
  • The Trojans competed against Aberdeen Central in their opening match of the tournament.

The players

West Central Trojan boys wrestling team

The high school wrestling team from West Central, South Dakota that competed at the 2026 State Team Duals championship.

Aberdeen Central

The high school wrestling team from Aberdeen, South Dakota that defeated the West Central Trojans at the State Team Duals.

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What’s next

The Trojans will look to regroup and prepare for the individual state wrestling tournament, which is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

While the West Central Trojans came up short at the State Team Duals, the experience of competing against the top wrestling programs in South Dakota will be invaluable for the team's development and future success.