Benilde's Oftedahl is State Wrestling Champion

Benilde St. Margaret's senior Jarred Oftedahl won a state championship Saturday night, and he handed two elite wrestlers their only losses of the season to earn his title.

Oftedahl entered the tournament with just one loss on the season, but was ranked first in the state at 113 pounds. Two other wrestlers—Skyler Petry of WEM/JWP and Abbot Aho of Fergus Falls—advanced to state unbeaten and ranked second and third respectively.

The BSM senior beat Petry 1-0 to reach the finals, where he earned an 8-6 decision over Aho and the title.

Another Red Knights wrestler also advanced to the championship match at 182 pounds, but Christian DuLaney had to settle for second place after a 3-0 loss to Jamison Evans of Grand Rapids. DuLaney, a junior, beat Mitch Robinson of Zimmerman 9-4 in the semis to reach the finals.

Two other wrestlers also competed on the final day of the season and brought home medals. Jake Allar won three more matches at 106 pounds Saturday to get to the third-place match, where he lost 4-2 to finish fourth. Logan Kass also won three straight matches Saturday to earn a shot at third place at 132 pounds, but he also came up short in his final match to finish fourth.

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