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Benson wrestlers sixth at Parkers Prairie Invite

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The Benson wrestling team placed sixth at the Parkers Prairie Invitational, Saturday, while also coming home without any individual titles.
Park Rapids Area won the meet with 208.5 points, followed by Bertha-Hewitt with 175.5, Alexandria with 165.5, LPGE-Browerville with 145, and Staples-Motley with 143.  Benson meanwhile, had 122 points to place sixth, and had two wrestlers earn runner-up finishes -- Hunter Mondor at 113 and Aaron Zosel at 145.
The pace of the schedule picks up big time from here on as Benson was set to compete at BBE, Tuesday (yesterday), host Atwater-CGC, Thursday (tomorrow), and host a triangular with Paynesville and Minnewaska Area, Friday.
 
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Pictured: Jared Knutson (left) controls his opponent on the way to a recent win.
 

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