Girls Wrestling – Spartans Bring Home the Championship
It was a complete team effort for the Spartans girls, who put multiple wrestlers on the podium and crowned two champions.
Spearfish Girls Placers:
Candice Matsuda – 130 lbs – CHAMPION
Makita Raysor – 155 lbs – CHAMPION
Mathilde Matsuda – 140 lbs – 2nd
Sydney Badwound – 170 lbs – 2nd
Morgan Little – 110 lbs – 2nd
Harlow McCauley – 140 lbs – 3rd
Kimberlyn Heisler – 135 lbs – 5th
Vanorah Carlson – 170 lbs – 5th
Kimber Baker – 120 lbs – 6th
Jayden Werlinger – 125 lbs – 6th
Macey Shockey – 170 lbs – 6th
Marlee Heltzel – 185 lbs – 2nd
With depth across nearly every weight class, Spearfish outlasted a competitive field and continued to build confidence early in the season. The performance highlights the strength of a roster that returned multiple state placers and now adds fresh momentum heading into December.
Boys Wrestling – Varsity, JV Earn Placers in Montana
On the boys side, the Spartans finished 15th in the dual tournament but found individual success in the varsity brackets. Jacob Foster and Alex Cudmore both claimed 8th-place finishes in their respective weight classes, giving Spearfish two varsity medalists in a tough interstate field.
The JV squad added to the weekend’s success:
Rayce Johnner – 1st
Michael Zoller – 3rd
Rowan Handshue – 5th
The boys program continues to develop valuable mat time and experience early in the season, with young wrestlers stepping into bigger roles and showing progress.
