Northfield turned in an impressive performance at the regional wrestling tournament Saturday, finishing third overall and qualifying five wrestlers for Semi-State.
The Norsemen were powered by a regional championship from Elijah Gahl and multiple podium finishes across the lineup.
Regional Highlights
• Elijah Gahl (175) dominated the field, going 3–0 with three falls to capture the regional championship, accounting for 24 team points.
• Rylan Turner (215) reached the finals and finished runner-up, scoring 18 points with two falls.
• Cail Dunphy (285) also placed second, earning 18 points after advancing to the championship match.
• Tayten Barlow (144) fought back to place third, contributing 11 points. Barlow’s quarterfinal victory marked his 132nd career win, tying the Northfield school record held by Matt Holmes since 1998.
• Brayden Rice (138) placed fourth, adding 8 points after a strong run to the semifinals.
Semi-State Qualifiers (5)
• Elijah Gahl (175) – Champion
• Rylan Turner (215) – Runner-up
• Cail Dunphy (285) – Runner-up
• Tayten Barlow (144) – 3rd place
• Brayden Rice (138) – 4th place
Several Norsemen faced tough matchups and bowed out early, including Kedryk Haecker (106), Cooper Good (120), Luke Eviston (157), and Mason Steller (165), but Northfield’s depth and top-end performances propelled the team to the podium.
We have not received any results from Wabash
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