Blaine County Wrestlers shine in front of hometown fans, in Malta Saturday
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Craig Lowham
Chinook Sugarbeeter senior Tate Niederegger. Niederegger claimed the 145 pound championship.
The Week of wrestling exploded in Blaine County by bringing over one hundred wrestlers to the mats here in the county.
On Thursday Hays Lodge Pole opened the week with a long overdue mixer on their home turf. This was the first time in over thirty years that Hays/Lodgepole has been able to host a wrestling mixer.
Malta, Chinook, and Harlem all converged for the historic event in the Thunder Dome at Hays Lodge Pole to celebrate bringing wrestling back to the southern end of the county. Hays Lodge Pole is looking forward to many more years of hosting a mixer.
Friday, thirteen teams came together bringing just over one hundred wrestlers to Chinook. They wrestled two rounds for a night exceeding one hundred matches.
Friday saw the last home match for the season, bringing with it Senior night. Chinook celebrated their one senior, Tate Niederegger, a one-time state runner up and a two-time state champion that is looking to add a third state title to his name this year in Billings.
Saturday saw the wrestlers converging on Harlem at their annual invitational. Thirteen teams also participated in Harlem with ninety-six wrestlers competing. Each of the Blaine county schools saw success on the stand as Harlem placed five in the top four, Chinook placed three, and Hays placed one.
Seniors, Reece Hutton and Tate Niederegger both found their way to the top of the podium at the end of the day. Tate snatched the quick pin award, wrestling for a total of two minutes and twenty seconds against three opponents.
Craig Lowham
Harlem Wildcat senior Reece Hutton was outstanding on the mat over the weekend in front of the hometown fans. Hutton was victorious at 205 pounds.
The coaches voted for their picks of the outstanding wrestlers at the tournament. That honor was shared by two individuals, Tate Niederegger of Chinook and Justin Pfifer of Cut Bank. This was the first time that Lyle Faulkinberry could remember there ever being a tie for this award.
Saturday Harlem celebrated their senior night with five seniors graduating from their team this year. Kinsey Cornell, Tyus Hammett, Reece Hutton, Challence Jackson, and Khey'Shawn Skidmore.
Check out our photos section for Senior Night Photos.
Harlem Placers: Reece Hutton - 1st 205lbs; Zach Jackson - 3rd 103lbs; Gavin Horn - 4th 113lbs; Alex Kirkaldie 4th - 120lbs; Khey'Shawn Skidmore 4th - 285lbs.
Chinook Placers: Tate Niederegger 1st - 145lbs; Ross Reed 3rd - 138lbs; Reubin Swenson - 4th 205lbs.
Hays/Lodge Pole: Isaiah Runs Above 4th - 152lbs
