Rutt, Novak headed to state
Two New Prague Trojan wrestlers will compete in the State Class AAA Wrestilng Tournament Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Junior Brennan Rutt, left, and freshman NIck Novak, both placed second in their weight class at the Section 2AAA tournament Saturday, Feb. 24, in Shakopee. Rutt qualifed at 195 pounds and Novak at 106.
Eight of 13 Trojan wreslters placed in the top six of the section. Other Trojans who placed were:
At 113, Jacob Vaughan placed fourth
At 120, Simon Kajer placed sixth
At 132, Bryce Lofton placed fifth
At 138, Carter Bornholdt placed fifth
At 145, Max Scheffler placed third
At 160, Gaige Giles placed third
At 170, Jake Trachte placed fifth
at 220, Connor Scharf placed fifth