SPEARFISH, S.D. — The dominance continues for the Spearfish Spartans Girls Wrestling.
On a day defined by grit, consistency, and championship-level depth, Spearfish secured its fifth consecutive Black Hills Conference Girls Wrestling TEAM title, further cementing its place as the standard for girls wrestling in the region. The Spartans once again showcased balance across the lineup, piling up points through multiple finalists and champions to bring home another conference crown.
Conference Placers for Spearfish
100 lbs – Ryder Stephens, 2nd Place
105 lbs – Morgan Little, CHAMPION 🏆
110 lbs – Madison Todd, 2nd Place
115 lbs – Haven Baker, 2nd Place
120 lbs – Kimber Baker, 3rd Place
125 lbs – Jayden Werlinger, 2nd Place
130 lbs – Candice Matsuda, CHAMPION 🏆
135 lbs – Kimberlyn Heisler, 2nd Place
140 lbs – Mathilde Matsuda, CHAMPION 🏆
145 lbs – Harlow McCauley, 2nd Place
170 lbs – Sydney Badwound, CHAMPION 🏆
190 lbs – Marlee Heltzel, CHAMPION 🏆
235 lbs – Megyn Musselman, 2nd Place
Champions Lead the Way
Spearfish crowned five individual conference champions, with Morgan Little, Candice Matsuda, Mathilde Matsuda, Sydney Badwound, and Marlee Heltzel all standing atop the podium. Their performances anchored the team race and highlighted the Spartans’ ability to win at multiple weight classes.
A Milestone Moment
The tournament was made even more special as Marlee Heltzel reached an incredible career milestone, earning her 100th varsity win on the way to a conference championship at 190 pounds. It’s a testament to her dedication, toughness, and leadership within the program.