 Despite falling in the Section 8-2-A semifinals as a team, the Bemidji wrestling team is still sending a few wrestlers to state as individuals. After three-section runner-up finishes and one-section champion, the Jax will send four to the state tournament. Bryce Golden, John Solom, Chance Heinrichs and Xavier Whalen will represent Bemidji in the 106, 126, 145 and heavyweight classes respectively, all for the first time in their careers. This year to have three underclassmen make it to the state tournament, one of our seniors make it to the state tournament. We're excited about that. And I feel like we're prepared for that moment. I'm just excited for the new experience. It's going to be a first time. See what it's all about. I'm going to go from there. I'm just going to try to win my first two matches would be the biggest goal because then you'd place. And my goal for this year was to place at the state tournament. I mean, I was the state tournament. I'm wrestling with the top 16 people in state, but I have a tough first round match, but I'm not going to sweat it. I'm just going to treat it like every other match and go out there and score points, have fun. It's a pretty big deal, especially my senior year. I feel like hopefully I can bring something home for the team and provide a good influence for the next group of kids going down there next year, hopefully. Wrestling for the Class 2A State Individual Tournament will begin at 11am Friday morning. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.