Area Boys Wrestlers Earn 2026 State Tournament Spots

Regional qualifiers across South Dakota fill 14 weight classes for upcoming state tournaments.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The South Dakota high school wrestling tournaments are scheduled for February 26-28 in Sioux Falls. On Saturday, regional qualifiers across the state filled the 14 boys weight classes for both Class A and Class B divisions, securing their spots in the upcoming state tournaments.

Why it matters

The state wrestling tournaments are a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school wrestling talent in South Dakota. Qualifying for the state tournament is a significant achievement for these young athletes, as it represents the culmination of their hard work and dedication throughout the season.

The details

The regional qualifying events determined the wrestlers who will compete in the upcoming state tournaments. These regional competitions allow wrestlers to earn their spots in the 14 weight classes for both the Class A and Class B divisions.

  • The South Dakota high school wrestling tournaments are scheduled for February 26-28, 2026 in Sioux Falls.
  • The regional qualifying events took place on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

South Dakota High School Wrestling Tournaments

An annual event that showcases the top high school wrestling talent in the state.

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The takeaway

The successful regional qualifiers have earned the opportunity to compete at the prestigious South Dakota high school wrestling state tournaments, a testament to their hard work and dedication throughout the season.