Four members of the Ellsworth High School wrestling team qualified for the Class 3-2-1A State Tournament this weekend at Hays.

The quartet punched their ticket to the competition after finishing in the top four of their respective weight categories Friday and Saturday at Russell.

Senior Brendan Tripp, 220 lbs., received 1st place leaving him with a record of 28-7.

Senior Tyler Walford, 285 lbs. brought home a 2nd place title making his record 27-8.

At 106 pounds, Junior Teagon Nienke placed 3rd in the tournament. Nienke’s record is 21-16.

Junior Tyler Romero, 195 pounds landed in 4th place. His record is 23-14.

State wrestling is this weekend. Weigh-ins begin at 8 a.m. Friday,Feb. 28, at Fort Hays State University. First rounds start at 10 a.m. Weigh-in for Saturday, Feb. 29. begins at 7 a.m. and matches begin at 9 a.m.

Go, ‘Cats

A pep rally is planned at 2:45 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 28) at Ellsworth Junior/Senior High School for wrestlers, who are headed to state wrestling at Hays this weekend and basketball players who are scheduled to leave for substate action. Their destination wasn’t known until Wednesday, after the I-R went to the printer.

Good luck to all our student athletes.