On Jan., 13 in Tracy, the ninth grade and under wrestling team qualified to compete in the Minnesota Wrestling League 9th Grade & Under State Tournament Jan. 18 in Mora. Even though they were the smallest town there they pulled out a 10th place out of 24 teams.
Grappling toward records - At the LCWMA quad last Tuesday, two Lancer wrestlers hit career milestones. Sawyer Verhelst (above) got his 50th win and Blake Giese (below) fought for his 100th win.
Canby wrestling didn’t find things very welcoming at the Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Area Quad Tuesday, losing all three matches by substantial margins.
The Lancers fell to Kenyon-Wanamingo 44-25, then lost to host LCWM 44-19 before ending their night with a 50-18 L to New Ulm Area.
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Kenyon/Wanamingo 44
Chalking up two - At home Tuesday, Ava Danielson split the RTR defense finding her way to the net.
The Lady Lancers started last week off with a giant win against Ortonville and a home victory against RTR. Unfortunately, the week didn’t end on the same note as Canby couldn’t find a way to outscore CMCS.
Leaping to the rescue - Jace Rangaard seemed to float midair while trying to keep the ball in bounds during the Lancers home game against Ortonville Friday.
The boys basketball team couldn’t find a win this week on the road or at home, losing to both MACCRAY and Ortonville.
The K-3 wrestling team went 2-2 at the Tracy team tournament on Jan. 12 earning fourth place. They won their duals against Red Rock Central 42-21 and Marshall 39-30 and lost to Wabasso 45-26 and Fulda/ 34-32.
Coming out on top - Eli Greenman held down Adrian’s Moe Erdman at Canby’s home quad Tuesday evening, ultimately defeating him 15-13.
Canby wrestling won two of three matches at their home quad Tuesday, beating BOLD and Adrian while losing a tight match to Marshall.
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Canby 44
Adrian 26
A streaky match tipped the Lancers way in an 18 point win over Adrian.
Canby Lancers matmen handled business when they traveled to Osakis Friday afternoon, winning all three of their matches at the dual against United North Central, Pequot Lakes-Pine River, and finishing with Mound Westonka.
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Canby 40
United North Central 22
Protecting the ball - At LqPV Tuesday, Ava Danielson kept the ball away from Jalyn Lee as she worked her way into the lane to put in a pair of her 17 points.
Canby started their week off Tuesday at LqPV where they scored their way to a 21 point victory. Thursday the roles were reversed with MACCRAY taking down Canby by 21.
Last night the girls went to Ortonville but stats were unavailable at the time of print. This evening they will be hosting RTR with varsity starting at 7:15 p.m.
Hitting the floor - Will Abrahamson got down and dirty fighting LqPV for possession of the ball at the Lancers home game Friday.
The Lancer boys played some of their best ball of the year but still couldn’t find a win, dropping three games last week.
They remain on the hunt for a victory this evening in MACCRAY and at home Friday against Ortonville.
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RTR 87 vs. Canby 25
Three Lancer wrestlers reached the podium at the Rumble on the Red in Fargo Saturday.
Sam Drietz took second place at 160 pounds, Issac Guzman finished third at 114 pounds, and Eli Greenman placed sixth at 121 pounds to lead the Canby grapplers.
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