Herley Advances; Season Ends For Wilkinson, Roland, Garcia

Neligh-Oakdale's Louis Herley was the lone wrestler for the Warriors to come out of the second round of consolations at the state tournament in Omaha on Friday afternoon.

The wrestling season ended for Kyle Wilkinson, Colby Roland and Casey Garcia.

Herley will wrestle in the third round of consolations, beginning at 5 p.m., as will Connor Bentley, who advanced to the semifinals.

At 113 pounds, Herley defeated Keaton Meyer of Superior 8-1 to keep his quest for a medal alive. Herley will face Josh Davis of Pender, who placed second at districts. Herley was third at the same district.

At 132 pounds, Wilkinson lost to Bo Slingsby of Ansley-Litchfield by a score of 12-1 in the second round of consolations.

At 182 pounds, Roland pinned Trinity Lutz, DCS, in 2:00 to advance to the second round of consolations. Roland then lost to Austin Lampkin of Scribner-Snyder 11-6, ending his season.

At 220 pounds, Garcia forfeited his first-round consolation match.

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