South Dakota High School Activities Board Mulls Ending Wrestling Duals Tournament

Scheduling challenges and other factors may lead to the elimination of the state's annual wrestling duals event.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:21am

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The South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors recently discussed the potential demise of the state's wrestling duals tournament, citing scheduling difficulties and other factors as reasons for potentially ending the annual event.

Why it matters

The state wrestling duals tournament is a long-standing tradition in South Dakota high school sports, drawing crowds and providing a unique team-based competition format. Its potential elimination would be a significant change for the state's wrestling community.

The details

At their March meeting, the SDHSAA board members discussed various challenges facing the duals tournament, including scheduling conflicts that make it difficult for some schools to participate. Other unspecified factors were also cited as reasons the board is considering discontinuing the event.

  • The SDHSAA board met in March 2026 to discuss the future of the wrestling duals tournament.

The players

South Dakota High School Activities Association

The governing body for high school sports and activities in the state of South Dakota.

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What’s next

The SDHSAA board will likely make a final decision on the future of the wrestling duals tournament in the coming months.

The takeaway

The potential elimination of the state wrestling duals tournament highlights the ongoing challenges facing high school sports organizers as they balance scheduling, participation, and tradition in an evolving landscape.