Sundance Junior High Girls' Wrestling Team Finishes Second at District Tournament

The team's best showing of the season, with two individual champions and six runners-up.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

The Sundance Junior High Girls' Wrestling team competed in the Northeast District Tournament in Tongue River, Wyoming, finishing in second place overall. The team, which has doubled in size from last year, saw strong individual performances, with two first-place finishers and six runners-up.

Why it matters

The Sundance Junior High Girls' Wrestling team's success at the district tournament highlights the growth and development of the program, which has seen an influx of new wrestlers this season. The team's performance demonstrates the dedication and hard work of the athletes and coaches, and the increasing popularity of girls' wrestling in the region.

The details

The Sundance Junior High Girls' Wrestling team competed against six other teams at the Northeast District Tournament, finishing in second place overall. The team was led by individual champions Zoey Shoun and Kinley Garoutte, while Reagen Sproul, Shae Crago, Leanna Hege, and Layn Harless all placed second. Tamsin Castelli, Elanor Wood, and Alivia Arambel won bronze medals, and Kyndall Sproul placed fourth.

  • The Sundance Junior High Girls' Wrestling team competed in the Northeast District Tournament on Saturday.

The players

Zoey Shoun

A Sundance Junior High wrestler who won a first-place individual championship at the Northeast District Tournament.

Kinley Garoutte

A Sundance Junior High wrestler who won a first-place individual championship at the Northeast District Tournament.

Sundance Junior High Girls' Wrestling team

A high school wrestling team from Sundance, Wyoming that finished in second place at the Northeast District Tournament.

Coach Seamands

The coach of the Sundance Junior High Girls' Wrestling team, who praised the team's performance at the district tournament.

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What they’re saying

“This was by far the best showing the team has had all year. Every girl competed with heart and I am super proud of how much better each wrestler has become since the first day of practice.”

— Coach Seamands, Head Coach, Sundance Junior High Girls' Wrestling (Sundance Times)

The takeaway

The Sundance Junior High Girls' Wrestling team's strong performance at the Northeast District Tournament demonstrates the growth and development of the program, which has seen an influx of new wrestlers this season. The team's success highlights the increasing popularity of girls' wrestling in the region and the dedication of the athletes and coaches.