Maximizing their opportunities

A limited Okoboji-HMS lineup was only six points away from finishing as high as fourth place at the Sheldon girls' wrestling tournament on Jan. 4.

Only eight Pioneers competed and two did not place. One of those was Miley Appledorn of H-M-S. Wrestling at 120 pounds, Appledorn lost by fall to Sophia Villegas of East Sac County (1:37) and Brooklyn Jager of Akron-Westfield (0:59).

Those who did place were Brooke Stockdale, second at 110 pounds; Brilee Fauth, third at 125; Kaela Weston, fourth at 100; Jenessa Gates, fourth at 170; Kenadie Neavin, fifth at 105; and Kimberly Bergeson, sixth at 135.

Okoboji-HMS scored 93 points and finished seventh out of a field of 15 teams. Topping the standings were Central Lyon/GLR 200.5, Ridge View 176 and MOC-Floyd Valley 141. Just ahead of the Pioneers were Hinton 98.5, Spirit Lake 98 and Sioux Central 95.

Both Pioneer teams will compete in double duals on Jan. 9 and 16 at Milford. The boys will also complete in a tournament on Jan. 11 at Forest City and in a double dual at Algona on Jan. 14.

The Siouxland Conference girls' wrestling meet will be held on Jan. 14 at Rock Rapids.