Bearcat boy wrestlers podium to aid team’s seventh place finish

  • Gage Baumgarn of Webster Area gets his opponent in a hold during the Ken Ruml Tournament in Howard Dec. 13. Baumgarn finished fourth in the 165 weight class with a record of 3-2. Reporter & Farmer | Brianna Jorgenson, Captured Creations Photography
    Gage Baumgarn of Webster Area gets his opponent in a hold during the Ken Ruml Tournament in Howard Dec. 13. Baumgarn finished fourth in the 165 weight class with a record of 3-2. Reporter & Farmer | Brianna Jorgenson, Captured Creations Photography

    Webster Area varsity boys wrestlers made the trip to Howard Dec. 13 for the Ken Ruml Invitational tournament and placed seventh of 12 teams with 81.5 points.

    “It has been a good start to both boys, and the girls seasons so far. We have had some early success that is good for building on,” head coach Wade Rausch said.

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    Tayten Kurkowski placed first with a record of 3-0. Following an opening round b…