Section 1 Wrestling Tournament Heats Up: A Look at the Road to the Mayo Civic Center
The Section 1 wrestling tournament is set to unfold with first-round matches beginning Thursday, February 12th. Multiple brackets will determine who advances to the semifinals and the finals held at the Mayo Civic Center on Saturday, February 14th.
AAA Bracket Breakdown: A Competitive Landscape
The AAA bracket features several key matchups. Century will host John Marshall in the quarterfinals, even as Mayo and Owatonna will too compete at Century. Further action in this bracket will see Faribault taking on Albert Lea and Austin facing off against Northfield, both with quarterfinal matches hosted at Albert Lea.
AA Bracket: Chatfield and Kasson-Mantorville Host Early Rounds
In the AA bracket, Chatfield will be a central location for early competition, hosting the match between No. 9 Wabasha-Kellogg and No. 8 La Crescent-Hokah. The winner will then advance to face No. 1 Chatfield. Kasson-Mantorville will also host a first-round contest between No. 10 Byron and No. 7 Cannon Falls, with the victor moving on to challenge No. 2 Kasson-Mantorville.
AAA – Additional Quarterfinal and Semifinal Details
Additional AAA quarterfinal matchups include Stewartville versus Lake City (at Simley), Plainview-Elgin-Millville at Pine Island, and Waseca at Zumbrota-Mazeppa. Semifinal matches for both brackets will be held at the Mayo Civic Center on Saturday, February 14th, with the finals immediately following.
AA – More Quarterfinal Action
The AA bracket also includes Dover-Eyota at Lewiston-Altura/Rushford-Peterson, St. Charles at Caledonia/Houston, and Fillmore Central/Lanesboro/Mabel-Canton at Goodhue, all taking place on Thursday, February 12th.
Pro Tip:
Keep an eye on the official MSHSL brackets for the most up-to-date information and results.
Looking Ahead: The Road to State
These Section 1 tournaments represent a crucial step for wrestlers aiming to qualify for the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) State Wrestling Tournament. The competition is expected to be fierce as athletes battle for a chance to compete on the state stage.
FAQ
Q: Where are the Section 1 AAA semifinals and finals held?
A: The semifinals and finals for the AAA bracket will be held at the Mayo Civic Center.
Q: When do the first-round matches commence?
A: First-round matches begin on Thursday, February 12th.
Q: Where can I find the official tournament brackets?
A: You can find the official brackets at the MSHSL website.
Q: Who is covering the Section 1 wrestling tournament?
A: Alex VandenHouten of the Rochester Post Bulletin is reporting on the tournament.
Stay tuned to the Rochester Post Bulletin for continued coverage of the Section 1 wrestling tournament and the journey to state!
